Went to this place on April 10, my wife's birthday. Sure, the gift shop on the way in looks a little tacky and takes away from the main purpose of the place, but the service (Kevin, thanks) was first rate, and the views are absolutely sensational. The live music (one bloke, guitar and background tape) was OK, even played Galway Bay (my wife's favourite) which was a surprise as we would have settled for anything Irish. He needn't have called it an "Irish ditty, now for something different" afterwards, but hey.
The food was very nice, reasonably priced, arrived on time, and the kids were given something to do. Usual beachfront fare, shrimp, chicken etc. but very nice. The birthday dessert was accompanied by a birthday song thingy with all of the crew, they remembered her name, and the dessert must have been 2,000 calories on its own!
BUT, the main reason is to watch the sunset, which is like nowhere else. Quite a few people actually applauded the second it actually went down, which might sound a bit over the top, but you have to see it to believe it. Will definitely return and recommend.

Great atmosphere - but food is hit and miss as is the service.

got married here!

My wife and I went to the Beach House twice during our brief stay in Longboat Key FL. I had the grouper wrap for lunch and my wife enjoyed the house salad with house (raspberry island something or other) dressing. We went back for dinner a few nights later and had the Chicken Tropicale and a sirloin steak, both of which were very good. The location is great, right on the beach with both inside/outside seating. They have daily live music outside as well. They also offer complimentary valet parking during the dinner hours. Good place for couples or families. We will definitely go back.