Our 5 Star Reviews - Magnolias on the Bay

Thinking of giving us a try? Check out these reviews from our many happy customers.

Pl S.

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Just drove by. They are open! So glad to see another great restaurant open!! Cars in the parking lot & the valet sign out front.

Kathleen O.

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This is a place you want to go for a special occasion. The evening atmosphere is romantic. The food is great ( a little higher priced) but worth it.
Service was great. On the water, so nice to take a little walk after dinner.
Will definitely return!

Marguerite Law B.

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Spent an incredible evening here with family. Food was delectable and the drinks perfect. Such a treat to eat outside enjoying the gorgeous view while being warmed by one of their glass fire pits. Can’t wait to return!

Lenny D.

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Had a delicious dinner with my honey last night. Atmosphere here is great, drinks well prepared and food was great, our server and all the extra help all night long was really showing their support for service. We will be back to try other dinner selections.

1726530577

This is the best restaurant in the area, hands down! Excellent views and food to match. Very high end sushi, cocktails, and other dinner fare. My favorite local spot! I bring all of my guests here.

David W.

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One of the best restaurants in englewood

Brandon O.

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Great food, amazing service, and wonderful atmosphere! Our server Chris brought his A game! He knew the menu inside out and made great recommendations. I'll definitely be back!

Jillian S.

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My boyfriend and I dined at Magnolias on the Bay this past Fourth of July while on vacation, and it was an unforgettable experience. We enjoyed a beautiful dinner on the patio with fireworks lighting up the sky. From the food to the service and atmosphere, everything was perfect. The dishes were delicious, and the service was exceptional. A special thanks to our server, Brandon, who was attentive, kind, and offered great recommendations. After dinner, we watched more fireworks and had a lovely conversation with Sam, the manager, who gave us some great local tips. Huge thanks to the entire staff for making our evening so memorable. We’ll definitely be back!

Hollie H.

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Great food great service. They mixed up our steaks and gave my less cooked one to someone else at the table. But it was still good even tho it was cooked a little more than I asked. We will be back for sure. Updating today to 4 stars for food because last night I had the worst meal I've had out in a long time. All the salt was in there bites. I only ate half my meal. The cabbage with the grouper was not good and the grouper had NO flavor other than a couple piles of coarse salt. Not sure I'll be back anytime soon. (I should have just got the steak)

Mike A.

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Absolutely the finest food we have experienced. The portions were surprisingly very large especially for fine dining options. My seabass was hands down the largest piece ever served. Literally could of had leftovers but it was so good there wasn’t any. Sushi is very creative and flavorful. Great drinks. Service was great but be prepared as food does take longer than traditional restaurants to arrive. Arrived very fresh and obvious it is not prepared beforehand. Highly recommend!!!

Eric R.

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Been here several times and food is always top notch. Special shout out to our server Joey G. He served us our past 2 visits and he deserves every customer service award there is. The guy is so personable and hilarious. Nit to mention very attentive. Can't recommend Magnolias enough.

Nat I.

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Can't go wrong at Magnolias

jessica M.

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Fantastic dinner, friendly and accommodating. Would come back!!

Chris N.

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Great experience! Food, atmosphere, and service were amazing!! Highly recommended!

Amy M

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First time visit for our party of 4. Greeted by a smiling hostess- phenomenal drinks and sushi rolls served by Heather at the bar. Then a 5+ star experience at our table with very attentive service by our fun and informative waiter- Joe. Two of us had the Ribeye Steak, one of us the Sea Bass and the other Grouper. All were served at the perfect temperature and seasoned perfectly. Joe never let our drinks get empty and always had a smile on his face. His dinner suggestions were spot-on delicious. The manager checked in with our table and thanked us for coming. As if this all wasn't enough- we had dessert!! Two orders of the Blondie w/ice cream, one chocolate flour-less cake and one key lime bar. One more delicious than the next.

I highly encourage you to visit Magnolias on the Bay- phenomenal food and top notch-friendly service. Thank you Heather and Joe for a wonderful experience.

Marci D.

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Wonderful food. Sushi was great too. Joe and Heather made our experience fantastic!

Tyler J

1722733971

Best waiter ever!

Laura Z

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Wonderful in every way except a bit warm.

Bill S.

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We had the pleasure of having dinner at Magnolias on the Bay Sunday evening. We were absolutely thriller from the moment we were greeted by the Valet parking attendant in the parking lot. I might add that there is also a boat dock on the bay in the rear of the restaurant for the seafaring visitors to Magnolias on the Bay.

A pleasant greeting by the hostess before being seated. We decided to do the special dinner for the two as did our friends. We tried the " snake river roll sushi, the shishito pepper skewers and the Charcuterie board which was more than enough for the four of us to share. For the main entree, two of us had the pork chops and two had the salmon. The food was delicious with a beautiful presentation on each plate. Almost didn't want to ruin the picture but then again, we were there to eat. What a pleasure the meals were.

Temperature was perfect, seasoning was not over done and the speed of service from placing the orders to delivery was perfect timing. We were treated as valued customers by everyone. Heather, our server was very attentive while she also tended to the bar and we never had to wave her down for any request. Of course, what is a great night with wonderful friends unless you have a satisfying dessert. That is exactly what we had, a sampler of chocolate cheese cake, key lime pie, creme brulee and something like flan. We were not disappointed and will return to sample more of their diverse menu. Give yourself a treat and make a reservation at Magnolias. There is limited inside dining and covered outside dining with fire pits and a view of the bay. You will be pleased.

Terri R.

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Another fantastic experience.

Sheila F.

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WOW!
Incredible food.
There are no seasonings at the table...salt...pepper...you don't need it!
Don't let "upscale restaurant" scare you away...
They include a small portions menu and happy hour, that is very competitive with your mainstream restaurants.
A must!

Marty F.

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Great fine dining on the bay.
Wonderful staff and food.

Genevieve T.

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Amazing dinner, great atmosphere and the most phenomenal waiter we’ve had! Daniel was nothing short of amazing! Thank you for a wonderful experience for our party of 12.

Rosanna C.

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I love it!
Food: Delicious.
Service: Excellent.
View: Beautiful.

Hannah M.

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Service is amazing, we have one specific male server whom we absolutely love! He is absolutely wonderful, funny, attentive and kind ! Food is a spectacular ! Such a charming place! We will continue to come back every chance we can year round!

Leigh M.

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Overall, it was a lovely dinner with some delicious sushi (the highlight of the meal).

5-star: the atmosphere, service, snow crab rangoon sushi, seabass, plaintains, and complimentary bread,

4-star: entree I ordered (jerk chicken) and my boyfriend's entree accompaniment (under cooked black beans)

They offer fly fans and complimentary valet parking. Be aware that it can be very hot on the patio unless you are directly under a fan - we weren't. I left a sweaty mess.

Alicia F.

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Beautiful place!!! Went for my birthday with family and friends. Waitress was super great! Food was amazing! My rye less manhattan was amazing! As were the...

Purify V.

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Beautiful place, it was nice and breezy and sushi was delicious!

Rick S.

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Wow, the best restaurant in town… let’s start with the ambiance, the place is beautiful and has great views of the bay! The Food was amazing, from the best Filet I’ve ever had to the sushi my family ordered, everyone was super pleased with their dish. And then the service was top notch, super professional, bright smiling faces, and went out of their way to make sure the night was special. Shout out to our server Jenny and the manager Montana Marjorie, Thanks for the hospitality. We will be back for sure!!

Celeste J.

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Celebrated my 40th birthday and it was amazing. Our server, Joey G, made the experience so much fun with his personality, jokes, and food recommendations. I personally had the special, which was a NY Strip with potatoes, carrots, green beans and a lovely sauce which I’m kicking myself got not remembering. Steak was cooked perfectly at medium and melted in my mouth. Everyone at the table loved their meals as well.

Sangria was delicious as it wasn’t sweet and the Magnolia Spritzer was refreshing for the warm June late afternoon.

Deserts were Key Lime pie (of course), coconut cake, and a blueberry lemon cobbler. We all loved them, with the coconut cake Joey G recommended being my personal favorite.

Will definitely be back and recommend to anyone.

Mikelle M.

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We only stopped in for a drink and enjoyed the atmosphere out back

John D.

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incredible gem! this chef got lost on his way from NYC or vegas and luckily landed here. we were looking for a great meal not deep fried and stumbled on this wonderful restaraunt. five stars and great pricing

Lori D.

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We are staying on the Key for a long weekend and I've been wanting to visit Magnolia's on the bay for over a year! Everything about the evening was great!...

Shelley R.

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We had an awesome time here recently! The food was delicious and the location and ambience were amazing! It's a beautiful location and very upscale food!...

Jason S.

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We had an amazing dinner! Valet parking, wonderful cocktails, great service, beautiful atmosphere and casual chic dining. They had everything from sushi to...

Kyle V.

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We were able to get a last minute reservation for a date night and had a fantastic dinner. Our server stopped by about 5 minutes after we sat down and gave...

Lee B.

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Just such a incredible place! We went there last night for our 40th wedding anniversary, us and the kids! It was just incredible and amazing, right on the...

Angela R.

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Hands down the best place we've eaten in Florida! Everything from service to food to atmosphere was PERFECT! We've tried to get last minute reservations the...

Cujo S.

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Phenomenal and such a great location with great decor. Will come again when we come back. Thanks!

Kristan Renee Q.

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Magnolias is by far the best restaurant in Englewood! My husband and I love this place as every experience has been beyond excellent. We love getting Daniel as our server as he is highly energetic, knowledgeable about the menu, and ensures we leave looking forward to coming back. The food is incredible and their smoked whiskey drinks are phenomenal. The venue is set up beautifully as it offers an unforgettable experience dining by the water. You could never go wrong choosing this place!
Definitely 5 ⭐️'s

Kristen M.

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Came down from Sarasota- wow were we impressed! Food was delicious, drinks refreshing & staff was attentive & friendly. Looks like a little house from the...

Jodi H.

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We had a wonderful evening. Great service and the food was delicious! We will definitely be back. Thank you for being here in Englewood and offering such...

John F.

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Excellent overall experience by everyone in our family group. Service was friendly and efficient.

Peter N.

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Really nice environment, great food, and good people. The front of the property undersells the beautiful restaurant inside - don't just this book by its...

Roger B.

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Only did appetizers and drinks at 3 before dinner service began. Didn't have a reservation and none were available. Everything was excellent! Very friendly...

Phillip E.

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Outstanding everything! One of the finest restaurants in the area with a beautiful view

Chanda K.

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Great food, wait staff and ambiance...very romantic. We took a drink down to the dock for a beautiful peaceful evening.

Mike F.

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Had a wonderful experience celebrating a family birthday. The valet parking made arrival simple and inviting. Reception staff welcomed us immediately and...