Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar

Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar: fresh seafood and live music in Cortez, Florida

Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar is a restaurant and tiki bar located in Cortez, a town on Florida's Gulf Coast that the company itself describes as one of the last remaining fishing villages in the area. The venue combines fresh seafood cuisine with live entertainment and views of Sarasota Bay.

Food offerings

The menu revolves around fresh seafood, which the company says arrives daily. The establishment advertises daily specials and offers an online menu for local pickup orders, with an estimated preparation time of 30 to 35 minutes. Among the items mentioned in its communications is crab chowder.

Live music and atmosphere

The venue hosts performances by local musicians on its deck, with space for music and dancing. The company maintains an events calendar accessible from its website and provides a form for bands and musicians to submit their information.

Happy hour and tiki bar

Happy hour is held Monday through Saturday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, with promotional drink prices: $3 for Busch Lite, $4 for wells, $5 for house wine, and $6 for Tito's. The tiki bar is one of the establishment's distinctive spaces.

Reservations, events, and additional services

The restaurant accepts dinner reservations in advance through its website. It also offers catering and event planning services, and sells gift cards with online balance lookup. The company posts job openings and maintains an accessibility page.

Location and access

The establishment is located in Cortez, Florida, at Mile Marker 49, and notes that it is accessible by boat. Its deck offers views of Sarasota Bay and local wildlife such as pelicans, herons, and other birds. The venue is open seven days a week from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Local products and community presence

The company makes pickles on-site that are sold at the nearby Cortez Bait & Seafood fish market, made by a member of its team. The restaurant is also mentioned in a travel publication about Bradenton restaurants.

Location and contact

4628 119th St W., Cortez, FL 34215 · Phone: 941-798-2035