Cortez Kitchen

We decided to stop here for lunch based on a recommendation from a friend. We ordered a fried mahi sandwich that came with fries and a bowl of their daily special which was Fisherman's Stew. Add a coke and a beer and the bill came to $40 before the tip. The sandwich was very oily like the filet hadn't been drained properly after coming out of the deep fryer. It was edible but only after removing most of the breading. The fries were pretty good. The Fisherman's stew was a small bowl of soup with a few small chucks of fish and some cut up vegetables. It didn't make for much of a lunch and I left hungry. Overall it was a disappointing experience and we won't be going back. They have a full bar, inside and outside seating and free parking. The service was OK and even though they advert

Carter the chef always serves perfection. My husband usually has to drive to the Keys to get anything close to as good! I had the shrimp bowl. Unbelievable! Forced myself to save some for later. Service was great too.

Cortez Kitchen is truly a hidden gem! When you first pull up, it might look like a little hole-in-the-wall spot, but don’t let that fool you—it ended up being the best restaurant I visited on Anna Maria Island. Our server, Michael, was absolutely amazing—friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond. I had never tried clams before, and she made a special effort to bring me a couple just so I could experience them. Turns out…they were delicious! Every single bite of food was excellent. The grouper was fresh and perfectly prepared, the drinks were top-notch, and you can tell everything is fresh caught right there. The entire meal was outstanding from start to finish. If you’re in the area, don’t miss this spot. Cortez Kitchen completely exceeded my expectations, and I can’t wait to come

Our first, and definitely not out last time here. Our food was FRESH and DELICIOUS! Kira was our amazing server and took good care of us. Definitely a must try!

This is one of my favorite places on the west coast of Florida. It is part of the old Florida that seems to be disappearing as more and more of our waterfront is developed with condominiums. The setting is great 😃 it is adjacent to a fish packing house and occasionally. If your timing is right, you'll see the fish being loaded onto semi trucks. It is set back a little from the bay. That is actually a benefit because it means there are fewer tourists. Not that I have anything against tourists, it's just that during the season all of my favorite places tend to get rather busy. I'm not used to the long wait to be seated and so forth. Cortez kitchen does not get overcrowded during the season because it is adjacent to the water but it does not have a full view of the bay . I mostly come h