Originally built in 1912, and spared when a hurricane in 1921 wiped out large parts of the island, this old Florida style restaurant is considered one of the twelve oldest surviving structures on Longboat Key. Thankfully, it was spared again this past September when Hurricane Irma veered inland and saved these beautiful barrier islands. One of our favourite places to enjoy fresh Florida seafood on the key, no trip to would be complete without a pilgrimage to this absolutely charming dockside gem and sitting under the canopy of majestic Buttonwood trees enjoying a steaming basket of stone crab claws and a cold beer. A taste of old Florida for our first evening on Longboat Key, there's nothing else that even compares.
Waterside table overlooking Sarasota Bay at dusk
The Mar Vista menu of local fish and seafood
Glass of Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio under the Buttonwood Trees
Warm fresh baked coconut rolls with whipped butter
Fried calamari with parmesan cheese and served with marinara sauce
1/2-pound steamed Florida stone crab claws
Good to the last bite
Mar Vista Burger topped with a fried egg and basket of fries
Grilled Grouper with vegetables and rice
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