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Island Way Grill is the perfect location to host your next corporate event, wedding, social sorie or holiday party. With a private room that seats 150 guests and a view of the inter-coastal, Island Way Grill is a must see!

Our parent company Baystar aims to provide both a delicious experience and an excellent value. Baystar restaurants have a warm tropical feel, and feature menus dominated by fresh seafood, much of which is provided by Chivas' own fleet of dayboats. This source of fresh local seafood combined with creative chefs has established a strong reputation for Baystar’s restaurants as excellent dining destinations within the Tampa Bay area.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Transportation

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Catering Services
Event Planner

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

July
August
September

Reviews of Island Way Grill

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88411Ced5Cdd9Efbaaecdf76C18D033746027694 Sent on 11/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception

Venue- Island way is a gorgeous venue for a wedding reception, I fell in love with the Harbor room and the waterfall backdrop. The Harbor room is clean and elegant. It was absolutely perfect for us.

Food-We did a brunch buffet and it was AWESOME! The buffet was kept clean and stocked quickly if needed. The food was also kept warm. Our guest were very pleased with the food and said it was some of the best food they ever had at a wedding reception! We were also able to do a mimosa bar for our guest which was fun and matched our brunch theme!

Service-Island way provided us with a few servers throughout the reception and they were wonderful, they all had smiles on their faces and were really approachable! They were also very attentive to the groom and I ensuring we had everything we needed. They made our even run so smoothly!

Venue coordinators-We contacted through emails and a few phone calls because we are from out of state, but every question I had big or small it was answered within an appropriate time frame. Both Amber and Sheri are very relaxed and I felt comfortable talking with them. I cannot thank Amber and Sheri enough for making our reception come to life. Amber checked-in with me a couple times throughout the reception to ensure everything was to my standards, they were exceeded.

I cannot recommend this establishment enough! If you want a beautiful atmosphere, great food, and a wonderful staff visit Island way! Thank you again for making my dream reception a reality!
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Elaine Sent on 05/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Most perfect venue!!

Hands down best decision we made (before the decision to get married haha) was choosing Island way for our venue. We wanted our wedding not on the beach but a place where we could see the water and we went there and knew this was the place. Amber was so amazing through the whole process and made sure everything was perfect. She knows what she is doing and we would have been lost without her. The whole team was beyond amazing! Our guests could not get over that they were able to get steak and lobster tail at a wedding! Number one thing is the food is not like any other wedding food. Our guests were able to relax and order and not one person had a complaint. The staff made sure my husband and I were eating and drinking water and went above and beyond. The price is amazing for what you get!
Thank you Amber and team for the most perfect day!
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User1442819 Sent on 03/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was perfect!

Amazing Day. Perfect location. Amber and her staff go above and beyond. I truly felt like a queen all day!
I did not worry about anything! Food was amazing as per usual at Island Way.
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Julie Sent on 01/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Dinner!

I had a destination Wedding with just the 2 of us. I picked this restaurant online and could not have been any happier! The service was great and the food was amazing. I believe they also host large weddings, I would not hesitate to use them for any function!
Audrey
Audrey Sent on 09/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Venue

Amber and Island Way Grill made our day absolutely perfect! Not only did her team set up the entire venue, but she made the ceremony and reception run perfectly. We had so many compliments on the food and the venue was fantastic. We would definitely recommend for an outdoor ceremony and inside reception. The sunset is breathtaking!
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Ashley Sent on 06/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding was absolutely perfect!

It was truly a perfect night that would not have been possible without Amber and the staff at the Island Way Grill. We had family come in from Chicago and NY, and everyone was blown away by the food, the setting, and our service. We received so many compliments; over a dozen people told me it was one of the best weddings they’ve ever been to. IWG made it all possible. They provided guest shuttles, they took care of setup and breakdown, they provided a lovely ceremony space for free, they added amazing decorations (they brought in an ACTUAL BOAT into the reception hall as a raw bar for a sea-themed wedding!) and they served as day-of coordinators. Best prices around too! We had top-shelf open bar, a full food spread and a dessert bar for 70+ people on a Saturday night and paid less than $11,000 for all of it. Honestly the best spread I’ve ever had at at a wedding. Every bite of food and every drink was incredible. If you don’t start your venue search here, you are missing out. We couldn’t have had a better wedding experience. Thank you again to everyone at the IWG for our perfect night!
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Emma Sent on 06/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception Catering

The entire process was wonderful! We worked directly with Amber to create a menu that was just right for our wedding reception. The “fiesta” package was delicious. Our guests raved about the food! The staff was professional, helpful and very accommodating. I highly recommend!
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Rhea Sent on 06/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception

Island Way Grill staff was absolutely wonderful throughout us planning and holding our reception there! They were so quick to answer all of our questions. The venue was beautiful and the food was delicious. I would definitely recommend future brides look into Island Way Grill for their wedding festivities!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 11/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience

Amber at Island Way was wonderful to work with. The room was perfect and the food was outstanding, as was the service. They took care of everything and it all came out perfect. I had several seating changes at the last minute due to cancellations and Amber was patient and worked with me to make sure everything went smoothly. So many of our guests complimented the food. For the price for steak and lobster at Island Way, other venues wanted to charge just as much or more for chicken. We are VERY pleased with our decision to have our cocktail hour and wedding reception here. I would highly recommend this venue for a wedding or other party. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience then the one we had at Island Way.
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Elizabeth Sent on 09/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Amber and her team were incredible. Amber was a pleasure to work with. She was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. The food was to die for and the service was impeccable. My guest raved about the food all weekend long. The staff was attentive- they cleared plates and kept our drinks refilled throughout the evening. I couldn't have asked for anything else to be different. The outside patio is such an elegant place to have a small reception. My wedding was for 45 guests and the space couldn't have been more perfect. It was romantic and a perfect size. Kayla and another server ( I cant remember her name) were phenomenal- beyond phenomenal. The weather the day off was not ideal- a huge storm came through the area and Amber did a wonderful job accommodating the guests for the weather- she also kept in touch with me about any changes. Do not hesitate to have your function here they are amazing!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

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Island Way Grill frequently asked questions

Island Way Grill includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Transportation
The space offered by Island Way Grill for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Restaurant
Island Way Grill offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Island Way Grill offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Island Way Grill offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
Island Way Grill is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in value and 4.6 in average response time.

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