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Friendly Fisherman Restaurant: Traveler Reviews

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#11 of 24 restaurants in Madeira Beach
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  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Price range*: $20-$35
  • Special features: Child-friendly

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( 5-9 of 27 )
“bad management”

Friendly Fisherman Restaurant

May 31, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Went to the friendly fisherman while on vacation. We decided on this place because on the brochure for the place it said that sides were included with meal. On the menu the prices were reasonable. This was a big draw in our decision to eat there. We sat down and ordered drinks and discovered on their menu that all sides were $2 extra. We asked management why the menu he was displaying outside his restaurant was different then the one inside. He could not give us a direct answer. He said the menu out front was old and that he could not honor it. The management here is very misleading and rude to its customers. While there, the table behind us complained about the quality of the food. When we got up and left , the table behind us said that was the best decision we could make. If you want good food go to indian rocks beach, the restaurant Shell's is great, the clam chowder is awesome, and they have a wonderful waitress named Deborah C.

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“no more platters”

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2 of 5 stars
Maderis Beach
May 20, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Friendly Fisherman Restaurant has changed their menu.
NO more sides with the so called PLATTERS.
Meals are now a great deal more expensive than just a few days ago.
NO MORE PLATTERS: EVERYTHING IS NOW AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
If U eat here bring plenty of MONEY. You will need it!

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“Long Waits, Poor Service and Bugs in the Food”

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1 of 5 stars
Shady Hills, Florida
May 19, 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

Did I say bugs in the food? Yes, if you like little worms with your entree, if you enjoy explaining to your 4-year old why their food is still moving and if you like poor attitudes from "manager" down to the wait staff, you have found your haven. Not only were there worms in the food, but the manager said that it happens "from time to time". How about this for an idea, wash the food before you prep it, maybe have a QC person checking entrees before they are served, or better yet how about not buying insect-laden food in the first place?

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“great view of John's...”

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 6, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

great view of John's pass, good food, cold drinks, but the breakfast is great!

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“Rude Fisherman”

Friendly Fisherman Restaurant

Apr 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The Friendlay fisherman was anything but! Four adults crammed into a tiney booth. When our wiatress (trish) showed up she was very abrupt and scowling at us. After we placed our order our waitress was non existant. Our appetizer arrived after our main course and then only when we said we never received them, the mozzerella sticks were still cold in the center. Trish slammed our plates down and rushed away before she asked if we need anything else. The chicken was dleicious but the two fish entrees ordered (2 differnet dinners) were overcooked and tasteless. When we asked to speak to the manager Trish suddenly appeared and crabbed the check form our hands and yelled at us. WHen the manager finally arrived he did take off the mozzerella sticks and apologized. Too little too late. WE have had better shrimp at Red Lobster! We will NEVER go back and let all our friends know to steer clear.

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Friendly Fisherman Restaurant Address

150 Johns Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach, FL 33708-2625
Tel: (727) 391-6025
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.