Our 5 Star Reviews

My favorite restaurant in Manasota Key/Englewood! Every dish I’ve had was delicious. Thank you to Dontressa for the great service 🙂

Absolutely delicious. My autistic son had the torched salmon roll which he devoured it. The smile on his face said it all. I had the ahi tuna tataki which was out of this world. The bok choi with sweet mashed potatoes on the side of the ahi tuna tataki was perfectly paired. We also had the chicken on skewers, which so tender and delicious. It was served with crispy pineapples. Our waitress was so nice, she explained exactly how everything was cooked and knowledgeable on the menu. Definitely one of the best restaurants around here.

I can't say this loud enough: 🤌 GO. FOR. DINNER.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our mocktails were soooo delicious! We had them made without NA alcohol and they were yummmm! The teriyaki chicken appetizer set the tone of deliciousness! Tuna Titaki 💣 Torched Salmon Roll 💣diggity, Green Cirry Chicken💣! Excellent service, adorable outdoor seating area, phenomenal bay views! Put on a sun dress and go!⛱️🩵☀️

Service and food were amazing!! 5 stars

5 Stars!! Pre-Birthday night dinner, my Husband and I (last night of week long amazing vacation in area) had best dinner of the trip! Greeted in parking lot with valet with umbrellas to get us to door (pouring rain), early to reservation, host had no problem seating us, Server (Sidney "Like Australia) was attentive and literally everything you wish a Server could be! THANK YOU.. Yes, all pricey but what isnt anymore, and I would rather pay and have great food and Service like this anyday. Scallops, wasabi mashed potatos, sushi roll, ribeye...ALL PERFECT! LOVE THIS PLACE...

Wonderful evening! Most delicious food and Chad was awesome!!

We’ve been coming to Englewood from Atlanta twice a year for the past 7 years and this is BY FAR the best dining experience we’ve ever had. Englewood has its charms (clearly, we keep coming back) but as Foodies we’ve never been blown away before at any restaurant we’ve tried. We were tonight!! We came for happy hour planning on just Oysters and some drinks but our server MJ and the ambiance were so lovely we stayed for a full meal and it was DEVINE. MJ was so attentive and personable- I’d put her up against any of our starred restaurants in Atlanta. I normally don’t go for swordfish but I did on her recommendation and I’m so glad I did, it was utterly perfect. My only regret is that we just found this place and won’t be coming again until next year!!!! We’ll be back and will ask for MJ! An absolutely must visit!

We had a wonderful dinner, out on the patio, in the middle of a thunderstorm. The view of the bay was beautiful! The food was even better. My sangria was the best. Our waitress, Donatessa, was friendly, informative and attentive.

Best Sea bass I’ve ever had with wasabi mash potatoes. Sushi was top notch ! We had server Chad, super attentive!

Chad is a great server and the ambiance was lovely!

First time trying out and we will definitely come back. The service was great!! Elexis was our server and she did a phenomenal job. She recommended some goodies and her recommendations were delicious we tried the snow crab Rangoon roll and for dessert we had the Georgia coconut cake with peaches and peach purée among other meals and appetizers

The food was fresh, hot and delicious. Sydney gave us amazing service. And you can’t beat the view!

Elexis was 10/10. We brought 2 kids and she made us feel special yet like at home.

Had a great experience here! The food was delicious. Chris was my server and he was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was really enjoyable. Everything came out perfect, and you can tell the staff cares about providing a great experience. I’ll definitely be back!

Chris is the best!!

Amazing happy hour experience at the bar at Magnolias! Rebecca, Marley and Sally were so welcoming and great bartenders. Friendly service and tasty cocktails. What more could you ask for?

Magnolias on the bay is such a wonderful experience every time I go. I absolutely love the atmosphere! Their outdoor patio was pleasantly comfortable, the fans made for a nice light breeze. Chad was our server last night. He was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The sushi was soooo good! Can’t wait to go back!

Our favorite spot! Excellent food as always and excellent service from Ashlyne!

We had Ashlyne as our waitress and she was amazing! Provided a great environment for our group and was very friendly’

Food was AMAZING! Our waiter Chris made us feel so special! I would give them 10 stars if Google would let me 😍

The food was outstanding though we only got rolls 3 uncooked 1 cooked all great tasting! Ashlyne was the perfect server and very friendly!!

Love the new indoor bar for the daily happy hour. Sushi and raw oysters were great.

Quiet, relaxing atmosphere Great food Excellent service Snapper, Swordfish

We always love coming here! Year round residents! Waiter was terrific, told him I can’t have pepper, everything was done to perfection! Very pleasant evening as always!

We went here for our anniversary a couple of weeks ago and had a great time. Pretty atmosphere, great drinks and food! Our server Grace was awesome.

Food was great, atmosphere was spot on, Marley was awesome!

Chad was our sever and he was excellent!! Efficient and kind. The food and atmosphere was amazing!

The sushi is always phenomenal, as well as their different creme brûlées when they're available. Sally and Charles made us wonderful cocktails at the bar. We'll be back to try happy hour!

First time here and we really enjoyed the food 👏🏻

Our waitress was AWESOME!!!

Excellent meal from start to finish

Food was delicious! Service was impeccable! The view was gorgeous

Thank you Dontressa ! You were awesome!!

We sat at the new bar for the first time since they reopened. Our app - the calamari was good, but different. If you are looking for a traditional calamari you probably won’t like this. Then we each got a sushi roll - incredible!!!! The speciality cocktails were also amazing along w/ the service. Highly recommend - we had a great evening.

Had the best evening at the bar celebrating a birthday for a friend. Service was great at the bar and my Espresso Martini made by Sally was delicious. Lucas and Charles gave us great service all evening. Will definitely return!

Great meal and Elexis was over the top friendly and met all of our dining needs!!! Great experience

Elexis was so amazing!!

Sydney was our waitress; Sshe was so attentive and went above and beyond making our dinner a wonderful night. The food was high quality and well priced. We sat outdoors and had a great view of the bay.

Rebecca and Chef Ron were amazing! Sat at the bar and had an amazing experience. Warm company. Delish food. 10/10 cocktails

First time at Magnolias this evening and I cannot say enough good things about my families experience. From the bar to the patio/dock, to the quaint interior of the restaurant, the vibes are impeccable. Our sever, Ashlyn, was delightful and very knowledgeable about the menu. I have several food allergies (gluten/wheat, cow’s milk, eggs, and peanuts). They took all of my allergies very seriously and were able to modify the grouper entree to meet all my allergy needs. It was delicious and I didn’t feel like I missed out on a high quality meal due to my restrictions. I’m visiting from Mississippi and can’t wait to come back when I’m in town. My parents, who are local, have already dubbed Magnolias as their new favorite place. They each had a sushi roll and raved about how good they were. Thanks for making our visit amazing!