Woody's River Roo

Been here a few times and typically it's been a nice experience. Usually pretty good live music, excellent service, and the food is good. Can't go wrong with the Fish and Chips or Grouper basket, although the latter was nowhere near as good last time. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu.

We went there after a long day of shopping at outlets Ellenton. This was Sunday, live music was on, that’s why I am giving 5 for atmosphere. This place however is ok to eat, food is ok, but expect heavy, fried, most of the menu. We found dishes we converted into wraps, not fried, which was good. They are flexible to change menu original dishes to your liking, which is a big plus. Especially the place is rather busy. What I find unacceptable is serving drinks in flexi plastic cups. My Guinness came in a plastic cup. Shame they serve it that way. Service is quick and efficient. Price ok to quality, but not for the way of serving. Plastic all around, with a paper on it. Generally ok, but not for me. If you are paying 150+ for a lunch, I’d expect not a “grill” like serving.

First timers..my husband and I enjoyed our time, live band and water front scenery. I didn't get our waitress name but we enjoyed having her and learning about her 4 beautiful pups and foster pups!

I've been here several times. It's a local hidden gem. Every time I come to Bradenton, I stop in. The food is excellent. The wait staff is very nice and professional. They have live bands at night. You can sit right on the water. You can come by boat or by automobile. It's definitely a bar that you will come back to many, many times. - MK

A nice to place to stop and sit a bit along the river and enjoy some beverages and decent grub.

Be aware that Woody's gets extremely busy at times.

It's more of the party along the water atmosphere than a destination for food. So keep that in mind when ordering.

Food is decent. Nothing that had a "wow" factor.

Service is usually pretty decent, as well.