Tierra Verde’s best place to drink, dine, dock, and play is The Island Grille, a waterfront treasure. Acclaimed restaurateur Steve Westphal has polished the menu and the sensational fare at lunch and dinner is mouth-watering. Not surprising, as Westphal knows a thing or two about running a successful restaurant having owned Aqua Prime, The Pub, 400 Beach, Parkshore Grill, The Hangar and Café Gala at The Dali.
Steve and wife Nancy love to research new dishes, from the Caribbean to Hawaii. The Island Grille’s updated menu benefits from their culinary travels. Best of show is the fish spread, tuna poke bowl, shrimp tacos, fresh grouper, lobster, pasta, lobster sliders and lobster bisque as well as the hand-cut steaks and audacious burgers. Want a light meal? Go with the delicious Caesar, Greek and chopped salads. There’s also an early trio dinner special 3-6pm, Mon.-Fri. Choose an entrée and two sides for only $16.
With a cool, relaxed vibe, The Island Grille also features the best raw bar menu with oysters raw, roasted, or chargrilled. Wash down the amazing food with a full liquor bar featuring hand-crafted cocktails, marvelous martinis, Island Oasis frozen drinks, boutique wines by the glass and craft beers or bottles.
Sip at the indoor/outdoor bar (40 seats) or at the fun patio tiki bar. Enjoy happy hour 11am-6pm daily. There’s live music seven nights a week and as well as daily on Saturday and Sunday with a rotating lineup of your favorite artists, from acoustic to island tunes and steel drum. Add to your fun day with $5 wristbands for entry to the pool area for a refreshing dip and comfy loungers while ordering from the full food menu and tiki bar beverage service poolside.
Come by boat and tie up at The Island Grille’s docks with room for up to 20 boats or by car: there’s ample free parking (300 spots). You can even book a room overnight at the adjacent hotel for you or visiting guests. It’s just minutes away from award-winning Fort DeSoto beach, voted America’s best beach.
“Perfect place to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions.”
Parties of 10 or more can reserve in the inside dining rooms or outside patio space.
The experienced, attentive staff and management make every meal memorable. Take home a souvenir from the gift shop: adorable shirts, hats, beach towels, flip flops, sunglasses, even sunblock for alfresco pool time.
Best of all, every meal you eat at The Island Grille helps support Feeding Tampa Bay and the effort to end hunger, one of the Westphals’ many philanthropic projects.
Make today an Island Grille day!
Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10 pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm.
210 Madonna Blvd., Tierra Verde, FL
727-767-0020
IslandRawBar.com