Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill

05/07/2008 Posted by pearlgirl84

Everything I've ordered here has been amazing. Highly recommended for the crab cakes. The bar also whips up some tasty drink creations or they have a good selection of beer. Parking is of course a problem (like everywhere else on miracle mile) but it's worth it and they are open pretty late on the weekends.

04/22/2008 Posted by travelbugg1980

Now you know 2 for 1 always leads to a good time!! I have not tried the food at Tarpon Bend as of yet, but I will say they put on one heck of a good Happy Hour!! I love my Mojitos, and I will admit I am a huge snob on what I consider a good drink, (as all Connoisseurs should be.) One bartender made a very good drink, and one of the other gals did not. In conversation with the first gentleman I mentioned he made a better drink, and not only did he swap out the glass in front of me free of charge (and without a formal request I might add) but he made sure to personally serve my entire party for the rest of the night!! Excellent customer service on his part. I only wish I had thought to get his name!!

Pros: Great drinks, great value--fun but not too fancy atmosphere

Cons: Very crowded even very early

01/10/2008 Posted by gemmab

Whenever I want to eat somewhere that looks nice, but inexpensive I like coming here. The food is good, the service can be a little better. The place in general is pretty, its a very chill enviornment without the cost of somewhere pricey. The food is very good, despite not having a very large menu.

Pros: price, food

Cons: service

01/01/2008 Posted by mikarpanen

PRETTY GOOD TO HANG OUT WITH COMPANIES, TO DRING SOMETHING IN THE HAPPY HOURS, BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE, BEAUTIFUL PLACE. THE FOOD IS NORMAL FOOD, NOTHING WOW... THE SERVICE IS AVERAGE... AND SOMETIMES THE BARTENDER (VERY RUDE, HE SHOULDN'T WORK WITH PEOPLE BUT WITH HIMSELF ONLY) LOOKS UPSET DURING THE HAPPY HOURS WHEN YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO DRINK 2 FOR 1... INCREDIBLE...

Pros: HAPPY HOURS.

Cons: VERY RUDE SERVICE.

05/14/2007 Posted by texansinmiami

We just took some friends here and really enjoyed the fare. Fish was fresh and the menu had a lot of options, from burgers to salads to the more elegant herb seared tuna (what we chose). Portions were good, we shared an entree and had room for the amazing banana coconut cream pie. Everyone in our party said the seafood was really excellet, so we all left very happy!

Pros: good range of options, service, laid-back atmosphere

Cons: parking on miracle mile

10/31/2006 Posted by yanik

This is a nice place to go on the weekends. The food is very good and offers surprisingly good burgers (since it is a primarily a seafood place). Full bar with a large variety of martinis which makes it a good weekend spot. They usually offer a nice selection of oysters. There is a nice area outside with tables and couches which makes it an ideal location to gather with friends. And the prices are good. We really enjoy this place.

Pros: Nice weekend place, casual ambience

Cons: Parking

08/07/2006 Posted by shaylalin

I love this place! I had no idea what to get for dinner but was told that anything would be a winner...and so I ordered the Montego Bay Salad and was not disappointed. There wasn't a wait for our seats or the martini's.

Pros: Martinis, Food

Cons: Parking anyone?

03/20/2006 Posted by burgerafficionado

A great place to be during happy hour. Especially with the buy-one-get-one-free drink incentive!! Even Martinis!! When it gets busy, it takes a while to get service.. but well worth the wait. This restaurant should be known for its delicious burgers, instead of its seafood.. Looking around the restaurant, burgers seem to be all that everyone was ordering. Very delicious and great portions as well.

Pros: delicious food, great martinis, good crowd

Cons: slow at the bar, crowded at the bar, service

07/07/2005 Posted by jqbug2002

Great place to hang out on a Friday (Happy Hour) It can get really full but overall its a nice place to be on a Friday night. Be prepared to wait a long time for a drink on a Friday night from the bar.

Pros: Food, Mamasita Martini

Cons: Service, Staff is pretty rude