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Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill
Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Ellenton
"Nice view, good atmosphere, tasty food and very courteous service."(16 Tips)
"fantastic and the karaoke"(4 Tips)
"The fried pickles are the best around."(2 Tips)
"The views are great, try the grouper bites and the shrimp!"(7 Tips)
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Dalton SpearMarch 2, 2015Magnificent view and atmosphere, mostly outdoor so it is nicest when the weather is nice. The service was friendly, valet parking offered, the salmon burger was delicious
Caitlin LawlerJanuary 18, 2017The grilled shrimp are delicious! Get here early to get a seat out by the water and then relax, listen to the band and enjoy the view with a refreshing punch bucket!
- Túlio GermanoNovember 11, 2015Don't share, or you'll be charged. Apart of that, service is great, prices are great, view is fantastic and the karaoke is awesome! Must go place
Taylor SMarch 2, 2015Amazing atmosphere and service. Good was delicious. Lots of space. Don't let the cars and crowd scare you.
Marlon AlaanApril 27, 2015I ordered their Fish Roo-Ben but I ended up with their Kanga Roo-Ben which is beef. It's still good. I ordered the rice as side coz I'm Filipino. 😆
MAugust 1, 2016Great location! On the water, tons of outdoor seating. Bar-food type menu. Had a great experience. My server was Alyssa.
Old Florida all the way. Clean and weathered. Good food (mostly fried) loud music great people watching. No other place like it.
Penny MillerNovember 17, 2013Always GREAT FOOD & drink. Wait staff is fantastic - very attentive to your needs. Will always stop here when in Ellenton.
Best cat fish ever. Great staff. Beautiful energy. Nice friendly clientele .
Nancy MartinAugust 13, 2014Some of the bands I've heard here are great, and the view of the river is awesome. The service is good, but the food is standard.
Tori Farrell was our server she was awesome!! We will be back and asked for her!! Wings are really good!!
Laurie RashApril 17, 2016Grouper sandwich woody burger both excellent great service wonderful atmosphere
Patrick WillsSeptember 3, 2014Awesome staff! Great view! Delicious simple bar food. Unbeatable atmosphere.
Dave NevillJuly 22, 2013Its nice to sit by the water in the shade. Usually a good breeze coming off the water.
Great views on the river, relaxed atmosphere, delicious food, and nice staff
- Taylor SMarch 3, 2015Service seems to be a hit or miss. Margarita tonight was awful & could not finish. Tasted like water & alcohol. Wahoo fish & chips special was great but they had a different celery coleslaw. Not a fan
Richard AndradeAugust 31, 2013Great little place by the water with live music and great customer service
George R.February 14, 2019Never have I had bad service or unsatisfactory food. Great place with a great water view.
Walter PickelJuly 17, 2013If you want to get away from the noise on karaoke night, head to the back outside.
Diego NaranjoOctober 22, 2010This place is a hole in the wall with the best view of the sunset and the bridge. The food looks ok but wow on the views.
Jim RosatiJuly 30, 2011Lightly blackened grouper roo-ben literally one of the best sandwiches I've ever had.
Tara JanegoJanuary 21, 2013The entertainment is terrible... Wear your earplugs... but the food and environment are great!
Fried pickles and sweet tea, mmmm.....P.S. beer is good too.
Bryan RAugust 16, 2011Good bar food and great views of the river. Beware of the terrible karaoke though! lol
JasonJuly 4, 2014Crappy service. Food was good, view was nice. But "Kyle T" was horrible. Rude and unhelpful, constantly mumbling under his breath, such as "oh great, HERE we go..." when we asked for split checks.
Skip the wings, they're lousy. Have the gator bites - yum!
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
(941) 722-2391
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Reservations
No
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
TouchTunes Jukebox
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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