Backwaters on Sand Key serves exceptional steaks, fresh local seafood and sandwiches on the waterfront. Locals hangout for food and drinks for almost 20 years. Beautiful views and friendly service. Full bar and lounge. Lunch or Dinner. Happy Hour 2:30 to 6:30 PM Reservations not necessary, but recommended.Backwaters on Sand Key serves exceptional steaks, fresh local seafood and sandwiches on the waterfront. Locals hangout for food and drinks for almost 20 years. Beautiful views and friendly service. Full bar and lounge. Lunch or Dinner. Happy Hour 2:30 to 6:30 PM Reservations not necessary, but recommended.
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David D.

10/25/2016

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On the decline. Had been going for over 10 years 3 times a week or so as I live almost across the stree. Quality down, prices up then years ago. Great Servers but poor management and customer service. Owner is terrible and insulting. No class or customer skills. It's still a good place to grab a beer or relax next to the water but much better options at their price point for Dinner. If you go I recommend the Lunch Sirloin, burger, or Tuna Sandwich. Be cautious with any coupons, they re-interpret them when you go to use them.

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Henry K.

07/29/2016

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We had a terrible experience. Despite the waitress being nice and the food decent, the restaurant manager was incredibly impolite to us before we were seated for no apparent reason and ruined the overall atmosphere on the onset. We were all perplexed by his lack of courtesy and unprofessional conduct. The entire table agreed that none of us will ever step a foot again in this restaurant.

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alexander06

06/23/2008

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the best sirloin in town

Me and my girl friend are from Missouri and are used to getting great steaks. We moved to Florida four years ago and have tried to find a steak that would come close to what we could get back home, with no results. We decided to try Backwaters and not only was the service and drinks outstanding, but the butter blackened sirloin was amazing. I thought we were at a steakhouse in Kansas City. The Tilapia was great as well. So if you are looking for a great steak or sea food with comfortable atmosphere the head to Sand Key and enjoy.

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jesseeats

06/23/2008

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Still licking my fingers

We recently stop by and ate at here. It was my first time, but my honey had eaten here before. We took our son and my younger and picky brother! We have a good time, the food was excellent. I had the special, French dip, not always on the menu(BUT it should be), my honey had a wrap, and my brother had the fresh tuna salad sandwich. We started with some onion rings that our son loved! We will definitely be going back again! Enjoy, and ask for the "New Ben" a great server!

More Business Info

Hours
Regular Hours
Mon - Sun:
Extra Phones

Phone: 727-474-7363

Payment method
all major credit cards
Price Range
$$
Location
Shoppes on Sand Key
Neighborhood
Sand Key
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Backwaters on Sand Key

Categories
Seafood Restaurants, American Restaurants, Bars, Caterers, Hamburgers & Hot Dogs, Night Clubs, Restaurants, Steak Houses, Taverns
Other Information

Parking: Free

Wi-Fi: Free

Bike Parking: No

Attire: Casual

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Cuisines: Burgers, Caterers, American, Hot Dogs, Steakhouse, Seafood

Alcohol: Beer, Full Bar, Wine

Takes Reservations: Yes

Outdoor Seating: Yes

Price Range : Average

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