Sunset Bar & Grill

Reviews

• DP

  Damon Peirce

  1 day ago
  5.0
  We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Sunset Bar and Grill in Ruskin, FL! On January 8th, we brought a large party of 27 friends and family members from all over the country to celebrate my father’s 80th birthday. He lives in Sun City, and Sunset Bar and Grill was the perfect place to celebrate such a special milestone. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by a friendly and welcoming hostess who seated our large group quickly and smoothly. The wait staff was incredibly attentive, organized, and responsive throughout the entire visit. Our appetizers came out promptly, drinks were refilled without us ever having to ask, and everything ran seamlessly despite the size of our party. The food was delicious across the board. Highlights included the blackened mahi mahi tacos, the grouper fingers, and several other dishes that everyone at the table thoroughly enjoyed. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. Most importantly, the entire team helped make my father’s 80th birthday a truly memorable and joyful celebration. We are so grateful for the excellent service and warm hospitality. We will absolutely be back the next time we travel to South Florida. Thank you, Sunset Bar and Grill, for such a wonderful experience!
• KW

  K W

  1 day ago
  5.0
  This place has a place a good view across Tampa Bay and you can see the city. We were there at night and it was a very nice view. Sat at the bar and the bartenders were very attentive and social. Had mixed drinks and they were good. My sister had the meatloaf and it was fabulous and a very good portion. I had the snapper and the corn on the cob was out of this world. Definitely came back next time in town seeing my sister.
• JP

  Justice Pink

  2 days ago
  1.0
  I’ve been to Sunset many times and tonight had to be the worse experience yet. I don’t usually write reviews… I understand restaurants get busy, short staffed and backed up… but the experience was completely off from the very beginning. Keep in mind I used to work at Sunset and I never remember the service being this off putting. Megan, the host made the experience overall unwelcoming. I came with my one year old daughter, and God sister for the first time. I feel extremely embarrassed for the waste of time. Not only did we feel like she completed chose to not acknowledge us (after standing there for about 5 minutes and multiple people stepping in front of us to be sat) the customers approaching to be sat noticed us first as Morgan approached us not with a smile or a welcoming hello. She simply asked if we just walked up (indicating we cut the line) first red flag… again, very unwelcoming. After 45 minutes to a hour of being on the wait list our table was finally ready. Finally. We requested to sit by the beach. Not in the parking lot nearly. We were given the very last table in the middle of the walkways, and near trash cans. I absolutely hate to pull the race card but this experience was very discouraging, distasteful and very disappointing. The vibes definitely gave “you’re not welcome here” which was very very hurtful. Me being a people pleaser I still insisted we sat because we were hungry and had already waited over a hour on the waiting list. We should have left right then and there. Our server? Amazing. The food? lol a joke! Again, I understand restaurants get busy and backed up… and very aware the world doesn’t revolve around me my daughter or god sister. But, I feel like we weren’t welcome the whole time we were at sunset. I’m NOW hearing about shots at sunset for free? Our food took over a hour and when it finally came? It was cold… AFTER OUR SERVER TOLD US THE FOOD WAS SITTING THERE AND THAT SHES SORRY BUT STILL PROCEEDED TO BRING THE FOOD. WE W A L K E D OUT!!! I didn’t even want my money back or a free meal. I had full intentions on paying and tipping as I do all the time. This review is for the future. And a beware announcement. Sunset is a beautiful restaurant, but I wish this specific experience? On no one!!
• WL

  Wendy Lambert

  6 days ago
  5.0
  Right on the beach with beach bar and outdoor as well as indoor seating. Food was very good. Grouper fingers and shrimp. Service was ok. Cocktails available as well as some mocktails. I had a virgin pina colada.
• JJ

  Jessica Jackson

  Dec 23, 2025
  3.0
  I wish I could give this place a better review. The views are genuinely beautiful, but the food itself was inconsistent. The location is the main draw. The sunset is the reason to come, and there’s a small beach nearby that’s nice for a walk after eating. They were also offering holiday cocktail specials. The mojito was excellent and easily a 5/5. The second cocktail, a martini with amaretto, RumChata, and vodka, was very strong, which some may like, but the sweetness and salted rim didn’t quite work for me. As for the food, everything looks exactly as pictured on the menu. The fried green tomatoes had good texture and crispiness, but they were under-seasoned and missing flavor overall. The habanero glazed snapper had a great sauce with solid heat, but the fish itself seemed under-salted. The grilled pineapple was a nice touch. The rice pilaf tasted like it came from a freezer bag and was not impressive. I substituted corn for tater tots, which ended up being the best thing on the table. Crispy, well-seasoned, and very satisfying. Overall, I’d give this place a 3 out of 5. I would return with lower expectations and stick to something simple like a burger and tater tots. If you’re coming mainly for the sunset, drinks, and a casual bite, this is a good spot.

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