Stonewater Grill

Excellent food, excellent service, great family feel and a beautiful site by the lake. We had a great experience our first time. This place is great for the whole family and it's not expensive. The food was amazing and everything had perfect portions. We shared the crab rangoons appetizer and were not disappointed, order them. Our waiter was great, he was very attentive, so much so that he would see when we looked like we needed something, he would show up. All of our orders were perfect, much better than other places. The desert was equally amazing. Oh, and let's not forget how beautiful the lake looks. Do pay attention to the signs when going out onto the dock, there are alligators in the lake... Lol. Just go and enjoy!

From the minute you walk in the front door you will know you entered a special and unique restaurant! It's mid November and the Holiday decorations were mind blowing and unexpected. Wow! Everyone we encountered was so friendly and happy to help especially our absolutely fabulous server Gia! She is one of the best professionals we've ever encountered who catered to our every need without us ever having a chance to ask. Gia was on top of everything despite an extremely busy crowd. She helped with menu selections, wine, and was one of the best parts of our wonderful afternoon! The views were spectacular! Really felt we were on vacation.

Always love stopping by here when I am in town. Great service always. Yada our server was a pleasure to meet. He made our day perfect. He also made me a phenomenal Greek salad. My daughter had the Chicken parm and it also was delicious. The chicken was tender, the past cooked perfectly, the sauce was delicious and it was nice a cheesy. If yiu like a nice glass of ice tea or a cocktail with a delicious meal on a beautiful lake, then this is the place for you.

Great experience even though very busy lunchtime. Food was fresh and prepared in a timely manner. Drinks were delicious. Friendly staff stayed on top of our needs. We will definitely return. Too cold to sit outside but the large patio overlooks a lake. Very nice place.

We have been here MANY times and it has become our regular dinner spot. We love the variety of dishes and atmosphere…plus you can sit either inside or outside with a view of the lake. They even have tables on the dock. Don’t let the parking lot fool you- it may look like you will have a long wait to be seated, but the place is huge! We rarely have to wait and if we do, it is a couple minutes at the most. We absolutely love the staff, the food and beautiful location at Stonewater. Plus- it’s so nice to go to a restaurant that isn’t a chain…it’s family owned. Love how they decorate for all the holidays….especially Christmas.

We really enjoyed this place! Our waitress Jennifer was so kind and helpful. Everything was scratch made and DELICIOUS. We got the crab rangoons, street tacos and the buckingham. But the best part was the beautiful atmosphere and views of the lake. They had so much seating so it didn’t feel Crowded.

This place is beautiful. We came on a Saturday for dinner, ate on the deck by the lake, beautifully lit with the moon and all the lights from the outside dinning. Food was delicious! Bre was our server and made sure our glasses were never empty. The live band was a vibe. We had a great time!

So here's the rundown of our experience. Sasha and I decided to celebrate a pretty special day by checking out a new restaurant we’d been looking forward to. The place had a nice view over a lake, which set a great vibe at first. Our waiter tried to be funny—kind of that cheeky, passive-aggressive humor—but we rolled with it. (I forgot to take the pics b4 we started eating, lol, my bad) We started with crab rangoon, which was actually pretty good, and Sasha got a seafood pasta that she enjoyed. I ordered a ribeye that honestly needed a bit more seasoning, but hey, nothing a salt shaker couldn’t fix. Now, the service was where things kind of fell apart. The waiter recommended a drink for Sasha, but when she didn’t love it and asked for a different one, he disappeared and never brought the replacement. We sat there for quite a while, finished our meal, and the guy never came back until we had to flag someone down. To top it off, they tried to charge us for that drink we never got. So overall, I’d say it’s a 3 out of 5 experience. The view and some of the food were good, but the service really dropped the ball.

My wife and I went back to Stone Water Grill last night, and sat on the dock surrounded by the beauty of nature Stillwater on the lake and Pleasant temperatures. We always ask for our favorite server Gia and she never fails to deliver. We met her sister who also works there whose name of Kyra(sp). I ventured away from my usual spicy Thai shrimp appetizer and had the Gorgonzola salmon. Very good choice served with a large baked potato. The salmon is smothered with delicious spinach and Gorgonzola sauce, which is to die for. We set next to a table where we were actually entertained by little girl named Aria. She was adorable and had a lot to say, and we left with many smiles on our faces. As we dined, I had a smoked old-fashioned prepared to perfection while my wife enjoyed a Kendall Jackson Chardonnay. She had a chicken salad dish, which you really enjoyed. The staff here is beyond amazing. They make you feel so special and welcomed we love to come here. I've enclosed a couple of pictures one of which is Gia and her sister Keira. While others are just of our view of the birds swooping into the water and of Sheila the alligator on patrol. Obviously we will be back.

Holiday evening dinner with family in a beautiful setting. The interior had every square inch decorated as well as the outside seating/dining area. Festive boats circling around the huge lake for added entertainment. Parking lot is packed! Arrived on time for our dinner reservations. Our table had not cleared because of the previous occupants still there. After waiting approximately another 40 minutes they found a table for our party of seven. Our server came with menus ( which we had already memorized!) and took our beverage orders. We put our dinner orders in right away and fortunately a bread order and a Charcuterie board order. The Charcuterie board arrived about 20 minutes later with only one of the two bread basket orders. This kept everyone going until one of the seven orders arrived an hour after placement. About 32 minutes later, the other six entrees arrived. Don't order the Chicken Marsala... Burger dishes were good. Other pasta dishes were OK. As we were finishing up, our second bread basket order arrived. We were asked if anyone wanted dessert, and our table gave a polite "timely" decline. Ambiance and the family company were wonderful!

So holidays are challenging for restaurants, but this experience was crazy. We have been meeting family for Christmas Eve dinner for more years than I can remember. So far this was the absolute worst experience in the Tampa area in over 15 years. First off, they way overbooked. And the desk told us that they had done so when we checked in. We were finally seated and immediately told the kitchen was running an hour behind. We got drinks and waited. Shortly after that our server told us the kitchen was even slower. We decided to order some appetizers. Those too would be at least another half hour to an hour, but if we ordered cold appetizers, it would be better. So we decided to share a charcuterie board and a bread basket. A half hour later, we got the charcuterie board. We were starving so it was very good. And actually turned out to be the best item of the evening. At about 7:30 (we had been there since 6 pm), ONE person in our party of seven got their order of a chicken sandwich with fries. About 45 minutes later, the rest of us were served. My meal was inedible. They gave me the wrong veggies which they did replace; the mixed mashed potatoes were disgusting; the chicken in the chicken Marsala was tough and hard on the edges. The whole plate was drowned in a sticky brown sauce. Yuk!! I told the server to discourage anyone else from ordering this. From the other comments, the burgers were decent and the chicken piccata good (although her food was served on a smaller sized plate with what appeared to be a half a portion size). We did enjoy the picturesque setting and the Christmas decorated boats that passed by. But 2 and half hours is a long time for older folks to sit -- as well as for the kids. And we left unsatisfied on so many levels.

Another really good experience. The french toast was really good! My kiddo loved her spaghetti too. Noodles look housemade. The food here has been a home run each time. No doubt we will be back. Also, we love the options for indoor or outdoor seating my the water. It is beautiful!!!

I came here for a friends private 40th birthday party which was held all the way outside. I have never been here before but the place is very nice and the menu looks very promising. The staff was very nice and pleasant. It was a buffet style event and the items they had was a Cauliflower app, Hummus, Greek Salad, Alfredo pasta, and spicy vodka Rigatoni pasta. All the food was amazing and they were making the drinks the right way. If you are ever thinking of having a private event outdoors, I would certainly give this place a look. I plan on coming here next month with the family to explore the rest of their menu

The food was delicious , the atmosphere was amazing, but the service we received from Kelsey & Mae was superb, professional, friendly, and just plain good.

I've heard some buzz recently from friends about Stone Water Grill, so I finally gave it a try. The service was friendly and responsive, which set a great tone from the start. I ordered the short rib melt with fries. As for the sandwich itself those short ribs were seriously delicious. Generous portion, tender meat, and yes, it even fell out of the sandwich at one point (always a good sign in my book). The fries were solid too. I'm curious to explore more of the menu next time. If the short rib melt is any indication, there's more goodness waiting.

Incredibly shocked with how amazing our experience was at Stonewater Grill. We came in about an hour before close expecting to have short and forgettable service. That was so far from the truth! The food came out quick and was fresh and delicious. We didn't feel rushed to leave which really added to our amazing experience. Stonewater has stepped up their game and we will definitely be back!

Food was good Service was good Ambience is amazing! Lovely night out with live music!

I am actually so upset with my experience at Stonewater. I'm not one to come on here and make a bad review about a restaurant but I just feel like I have to warn others before they go. I'm going to make a very long experience as short as possible... Having a foodie instagram, I saw how beautifully decorated Stonewater was for the holidays and I just HAD to get there and feature them on my page. I made a reservation a week in advance knowing it could be busy. My husband and I get there and the parking lot was a hot mess. No big deal though. I go to the front desk and let them know we're here, they looked lost. They seat us outside, totally fine, however, right next to the door that people are going in and out of all night. About 5 minutes in, we order our drinks and 15 minutes later they come out. Right there and there we ordered our TWO entrees. One hour later, still no food. We asked our waiter and he said 7-10 more minutes. He came back after 10 minutes and food wasn't out so we asked for a manager. Manager comes over, goes to check the kitchen and says 10 more minutes. Comes back 10 minutes later and says we moved down two spots on the queue. I let the manager know that we have been sitting for TWO HOURS with no food. She offered us bread and a round of comped drinks, we denied. I told her if the food wasn't out in 10 minutes that we were leaving. Unfortunately, that's what it came down to an we left. Hungry and pissed off. I understand it being busy during the holidays but you have to be able to keep up with the people you're seating. Oh and while I was sitting at my table, the front desk called me 20 minutes into my dinner and asked me where I was. One star for the decorations

They have good food and service plus a beautiful view. Only thing I found wrong was I felt it was a little overpriced.

Love the atmosphere and staff was great. I have been waiting on my food for 2 hours now. So entirely not happy with this place.

Great atmosphere! Good location! Nice outdoor seating. Food is average. Go for the ambiance and music

What a great place! Indoor and outdoor seating. The food is very tasty and the service is friendly and attentive. You can even dine out on the dock.

Tried this place out tonight my son had the chicken Parm with linguine and then a side of fries because he's 12 so why not my husband had the seafood pasta that was in a type of Alfredo sauce and I had the salmon with a side salad. My son loved his dish. He said the chicken was huge and well cooked. The sauce was good. The noodles were cooked perfectly, not mushy or too firm. The only downside was that there was a whole lot of cheese. Husbands dish was good a bit to much parmigiana for my taste. My cedar plank salmon was supposed to come with a bourbon glaze which I requested on the side. I didn't get the side so I don't know how the glaze taste tasted. I had the Caesar salad salad and the dressing was just you know kind you buy in the grocery store so nothing special there and it was almost flooded the salad so maybe get the sauce on the side. The ambience was very nice. They had a singer guitar player so they have live music but it's not so loud that you can't talk.

First time here, and won't be the last. Great service, and very flavorful food! The spicy Thai shrimp was my favorite.

Local restaurant with a lot of seating. The night we came, there seemed to be some new staff but everything was still good. I ordered the duck pasta special which had a lot of duck, pappardelle pasta, portobello mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and asparagus. It was good but the pasta wasn't al dente.

Great food. Service depends on the server. They don't assign wait staff by section which can result in inattentive or slow service of your server's tables are scattered all over the restaurant. Nice outdoor seating, live music and excellent bar.

My FORMERLY favorite restaurant. As other reviewers have mentioned; the ambience, the view, the friendliness of the servers have always been second to none. The food is pricey, but this fact can be overlooked when the quality warrants it . Why have they let this quality go down so suddenly and completely at the same time the prices have gone up?I was there recently and the usual 2 sides with your entree have been reduced to one. Rice , and vegetables are considered upgrades ! The one included side is a basket of bread, or a salad or some horrible mashed potatoes. I need to find a new go to restaurant. A great restaurant is no longer even mediocre.

Great place. Nice view of the lake, good service and awesome food. Big portions, properly prepared and absolutely delicious. We will be back.

It was pretty good. Give it a 3.5... because of the beautiful interior & lake view. Menu has a variety but is expensive and not really worth it. Our server was sweet, food took some time to come out. Grouper sandwich: the bun overpowered the fish but it tasted fresh; fries weren't hot/crispy. Short rib melt: greasy bread & it tasted like just pot roast; side Caesar didn't love the dressing. Not sure I'll return but they did say they're redoing the menu.

Been wanting to try this place for some time. My wife and I went for lunch. They had a good crowd for a weekday. We were greated unpon entering by the hostess and shown to our seats. The main dining area was festivly decorated. We both ordered the chicken tacos. I got the coleslaw as a side and my wife got the burbon carrots. We got the grilled chicken tacos and they very bland. Not much flavor, probably should have ordered the blackened chicken. My wife loves carrots but did not like them cooked like they were. The coleslaw turned out to be the best item we ate. Our waitress also was taking care of a large group so we did not get our drinks refilled until we were ready to leave. Pretty disappointing first visit but I think we will have to try again before eliminating this place as an option.

What can you say about a place where all the help who have been there for years is no longer there. Dillon, Jason, Reagan all bartenders-all gone. Can't count the numbers of waiters who have gone through this place.

Went on Wednesday 9/17/25 for the all you can eat Florida lobster for $52.95. Three of us were seated immediately (had reservations) and server Claire greeted us immediately. Lobster was very good and as soon as you finished one another arrived. We could not have been happier with the food, service and atmosphere. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

Well...I am very disappointed and upset with this restaurant. We had dinner reservations for THANKSGIVING and the manager called us to let us know they ran out of FOOD! How does that happen??? We just can't go to any restaurant on Thanksgiving without reservations!!! They offered no compensation, just sorry

I've been here three times. Atmosphere is great, setting is beautiful. Service is hit or miss. The food has torn my stomach up each time, ordering something different and taste wasn't even great. Not sure what they're putting in the food but it can't be real. This place needs a major management overall before it tanks. People have been complaining since day one.

We had reservations for a family dinner for 11 people. Sadly this restaurant is horrible at caring for their customers. We ordered and then waited for 90 minutes and never got food. Our waitress was unable to even give us an estimate of how much longer we needed to wait. The manager could have cared less. No apology. We had to leave. I totally understand that things happen, people call out & there can be unforeseen circumstances however the manager should have been at every table apologizing. They also should have been telling the customers arriving that they were going to be waiting for at least 2 hours for food. Very unfortunate that such a cool spot is poorly managed.

An all around great experience and restaurant! The selection is varied but not too overwhelming. Price is right, food was very well executed and the outdoor seating offers excellent water view. The burger was very well cooked (bonus points for asking us how we wanted it cooked!). It was sweet and savory, juicy and left us wanting more. The seafood pasta was outstanding. Al dente, seasoned to perfection and the seafood was not overcooked! Kids menu has good options at fair prices too. Leave room for dessert. We had one serving of chocolate cake for 3 people and didn't even finish it. Highly recommend for date night or family outing.

Food, drinks, ambience was all amazing. My friends and I are planning a girl get together there for the Christmas pop up! Can't wait!

Massive bar/restaurant situated right on Bell Lake with tons of outdoor, lakeside seating, live music and multiple bars. The food wasn't anything special, but the overall setup makes it worth visiting.

Great food and drinks! Service was surprisingly great albeit a very busy environment. The location is really beautiful.

Never a bad meal. Service is fantastic and the bar/wait staff friendly, knowledgeable, polite and quick service. This is very close to our house and we frequent often. Come and dine here. You will not be disappointed.

Best family run restaurant in the land o lakes/ connerton area. In a sea of chain food restaurants it's so refreshing to have restaurants like stonewater! I enjoy their seafood options and they've added gluten free pasta and buns which I appreciate! Although the parking lot always appears full, we've never had to wait for a table. Outside seating can sometimes take longer for the service as the waitstaff is on a rotation for the tables outside, so I find they can't be as attentive when the majority of their other tables are inside.

Our server was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. Gave great recommendations. We had the shrimp appetizer, and each in our group had pasta dishes. The seafood pescatore was the best! Lots of TV's for sports, and plenty of seating.

Went back twice in a week for dinner as we love the food, service, atmosphere and most importantly they allow my dog outside with us. My husband loved his ribeye so much he ordered it both times we went. I ordered the buffalo chicken in Mac and cheese the first night and WOW it was good. You also have to try their crab Rangoon for an appetizer; amazing! Great place to sit outside with friends and watch the people swim in the alligator infested lake.

I really wanted to like Stone Water Grill, but the entire meal missed the mark from start to finish. The meatball appetizer was just OK, but it came with only three tiny pieces of bread, which felt a bit odd. The $6 side salad was extremely small for the price. The Mac and Cheese with "short rib" was the biggest disappointment--what I received was clearly boiled chuck roast, not short rib. The meat had zero seasoning, the Mac and Cheese was overcooked, and the sauce tasted like plain roux with no actual cheese flavor. I also ordered the grouper special, which unfortunately had no seasoning either. The butter sauce was mixed with orange sushi-style caviar, creating a strange and unpleasant texture. Even the mashed potatoes continued the theme of the night: no flavor at all. Overall, the food lacked seasoning, balance, and basic execution. For the prices, I expected much better. I hope the restaurant takes this feedback seriously because the potential is there--but my experience fell far short.

Wow! Was not expecting all the amazing Holiday decorations and beautiful views of the lake! This restaurant was super busy and most tables were occupied on a week day we were there, but were able to secure a table by the water.Our friendly server Gia was one of the most professional,friendly, accommodating, people we have ever encountered. She catered to our every need before we could even ask. She was absolutely amazing! Wow! The food was fresh and prepared well from the new chef. The lake views made us feel like we were on vacation.

Stonewater Restaurant -- 10/10, would eat myself into a coma again. Let's start with the crab rangoon: hands down the best on planet Earth. Crispy, creamy, and straight-up addictive. I'd commit light theft to get more. I had the steak frites, and I swear the French would give it a standing ovation. Fries were crispy perfection, and the steak? Chef's kiss. Shoutout to Jimmie D, our server--a little spicy (in a fun way), super knowledgeable, and on point with every detail. Bravo, sir. Bravo. And the banana foster... come on, man. That should be illegal. It's dessert and a life experience. Oh, and did I mention it's right on the lake? Gorgeous views, incredible food, and vibes for days. Book a table. Order everything. Thank me later.

We go there all the time the food is delicious. The atmosphere is wonderful and a beautiful view of the lake on the patio. Staff are very friendly.

Came here on Sunday Oct. 19th. We pulled in the parking lot and it looked full. Walked in and saw how much seating they had. We were seated right away by the water. We got the Poke Nachos.....super good. I was going back and forth between the Shortrib mac and chesse and the Porterhouse Porkchop. The waitress recomended the mac and cheese which I ordered. It was great, so now I need to back and get that Chop. Yes this place was good and we will be back.

We visited on a Saturday afternoon. We were seated immediately (party of 10). Food was served quickly. Tasty and fresh. Good portion sizes. Service was on point! Chill vibe. Very clean. I will be back.

My daughter and I went to Stonewarer about 2 on Saturday. I got Caesar salad with salmon and daughter ordered short rib. Waitress was sweet. My salmon was raw. Just raw. I don't like to complain but I did ask to take off the salmon. The salad was overdressed and I didn't eat it. Short rib was okay. Potatoes seemed old? Not quite right. And the veggies were giant chunks of hard broccoli and carrots. Just all around not good. Waitress noticed we barely ate and they took 25 off the 75 dollar bill. Again that was nice. We won't be back.

We came in with a large party of 22, and from start to finish the experience was excellent! Our servers Gia and Jordy went above and beyond, keeping everything organized and making sure each of us was taken care of. Our food was delicious and all brought out at the same time. They even allowed us to bring in a cake and kept it refrigerated until we were ready for it. We loved where they seated us and even took great photos outside with the beautiful lake behind the restaurant. Highly recommend!

Great experience, great views with a nice outdoor ambiance by the lake, general speaking the restaurant itself is well distributed the bar is well equipped and the bartender was really efficient. Prices are fantastic and they have enough space to park.

This is a very large restaurant on the water. The parking lot was pretty full when we arrived so I thought that we would have a long wait for a table. We were seated immediately. Our server Savannah was excellent. The food was very good. I took off a star because it took a long time to get our food after we ordered it. We were told that they had two large parties that backed up the kitchen. My Cedar Plank Salmon was excellent. The wife really liked her Grouper sandwich. We'll definitely be back.

What a fabulous place! Great restaurant, outdoor seating on the lake and live music! They have a new chef and iit sounds like they will be adding more creative and perhaps a bit more expensive than the current menu. We had an updated specials menu and that seemed to be the case. Such an amazing restaurant with spectacular crafted drinks. Though I'm a huge old fashioned fan I changed it up to the mojito with lavender water and Prosecco! What an amazing combination!!! My boyfriend had the meatloaf entree and it was more than two meals for him! Mashed potatoes had a few potato skins so you definitely knew they were homemade. His only suggestion was to have more Sauze. Jim our waiter from Naperville, Illinois! He gave us great suggestions on both the drink and food menus. To stay away from any body of water in Florida because of the alligators! The outdoor area looks over a lake. Large outdoor bar, TV's, lights and a stage for live music. Highly recommend!

We went here for a late dinner on New Year's Eve and had an awesome experience. The decor was absolutely fantastic. The food was great, and the wait staff were all friendly and attentive. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Stonewater Grill is a Water front- restaurant on one of Florida's many lakes and rivers. Upon entering my favorite thing to see was the Christmas tree decorated for Halloween. It's up year-round! If you sit outside, you can smell the bbq restaurant down the road which is a win-win for me. Inside there is tons of space for singles eaters, families, and parties. I believe I noticed two bars being used and a third bar that was closed outside. The weather was too nice to not sit outside and admire the location. Food & Drinks: Apple Pie Mule : caramel vodka , ginger beer, lime juice, apple butter and a sugared rim 10/10 Tastes like a drink that should be at Hogsmeade! This is one of their Fall Specialty Cocktails. It's also how I wished every Moscow mule tasted. The drink was crisp and not overtly sweet or syrupy. Originally I was debating between the Mule and the Hot Cider. Next time, I'll go when the sun is down to attempt the Fall Hot Cider. Chicken Parmesan : Ordered CRISPY served over linguine with sauce Great flavor, huge portion of food that came out nice and hot! The cutlet was bigger than my hand and the breading didn't morph into mush. The linguine was cooked slightly over al dente. Ordered a small bread bowl to dip with the sauce from the parm and the bread was alright. A bit too hard, however I wasn't pressed about the bread because it's ultimately just a side and everything else was so good. My only regret was not ordering dessert!

This seems to be a local favorite as it's one of the only fancy restaurants in our area. They have a very large menu. Unfortunately, there are not many gluten-free or dairy free options. The bar is extremely busy as this is their main attraction. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The service is nice, though my server struggled with remembering several things to do with my order. The views are great of the lake, and the parking lot is large. Located right off of 41. It has easy access.