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Island Way Grill

Island Way Grill

Clearwater Beach, FL
4.8 out of 5 rating, 53 reviews
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    Sheri was great! The room was set beautifully and the food was excellent. Sheri did everything I had asked of her. I highly recommend the Island Way Grill.

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    Aubrey Sent on 11/23/2022
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    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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    Julie H. Sent on 01/23/2020
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    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!
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    Elaine D. Sent on 05/16/2021
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    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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    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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    Audrey Sent on 09/13/2019
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    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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    Rhea Sent on 06/13/2019
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    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!
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    Ashley Sent on 06/26/2019
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    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
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    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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    Elizabeth Sent on 09/05/2018
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    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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    Alix Sent on 05/27/2018
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    We could not have been more pleased with the Island Way Grill, Amber, and her staff. Our reception was literally better than we imagined because of Amber and her team. We were in close communication with Amber about 3 months before the wedding date. She was incredibly accommodating, flexible, and understanding of our many requests and wishes throughout the entire planning process and made it all happen without a hitch! The venue was set up exactly how we imagined and discussed, but somehow more beautiful. The staff helped set up the decorations and tables, and even boxed them up for us at the end of the night. The food was exactly what we wanted, but tastier and came out in perfect time. Our guests were commenting on how this was the best menu they had ever seen at a wedding, and the some of the best food they ever had, period. They even boxed up our leftover cake at the end of the night for us to take home. The drinks/cocktails were delicious and kept everyone happy all night. The servers and all the staff were so delightful and friendly and really wanted to make sure we were having a great time—and we absolutely did. We love the Island Way Grill and would recommend this venue to any couple who is looking for a beautiful reception space (we used the tiki deck), delicious food and beverages, and an incredibly professional and flexible team to work with!
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    Amanda Sent on 11/19/2018
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    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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    Ramona Sent on 11/17/2017
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    What an awesome Reception we had, small and Intimate but big on Quality and Service. Amber was a charm to work with and mad everything work out perfectly.

    Alan and Ramona
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    Ashley Sent on 10/28/2017
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    We had our reception at island way grill on the front patio about 80 people and it was spectular. Absolutely beautiful amber and her staff were amazing. working with her always made me feel calm the food was amazing best experience
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    Susy Sent on 10/23/2017
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    We just had our wedding reception at Island Way Grill and could not be any happier with how everything turned out. Island Way Grill truly exceeded our expectations in all aspects of our wedding. Amber was great to work with she went above and beyond to make my wedding wonderful. The food was delicious..., with the most popular dish being the salmon. Amber and her team were very responsive throughout the planning process and were also great at ensuring that my wedding reception flowed smoothly. The staff really knows how to make an event successful which allowed us to be able to relax and have fun throughout the event. All Of my guest love the venue and food. With everything included and the quality of the food provided, Island Way Grill definitely offers a tremendous value for a wedding venue. Thank you Amber, and team for making our wedding day perfect! I would definitely highly recommend them
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    Stephanie Sent on 05/25/2017
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    We had the reception for our 50 person wedding on the Front Tiki Deck at the Island Way Grill and I would absolutely book them again if I had to do it all over! Communication in the beginning (many months out, via email) sometimes seemed a little slow (I'll attribute that to me "needing" instant answers) but definitely picked up in the couple months leading up to the wedding. Day of service was INCREDIBLE! All of my guests raved about the food and Amber, Brian, and all their servers made sure that my husband and I were never without a drink in our hands throughout the entire night. Closing down after the wedding (something you would never really think of) was a breeze as they made sure that I went home with all of items that I needed and they even handled storing my leftover flowers so that they could be donated the next day. Honestly, they only complaint that anyone had was that there seemed to be no breeze on the deck (90 degrees in April!) and that there were no outdoor fans that they could cool off by. I would 100% recommend the Island Way Grill to any bride on her wedding day!
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    Howard Sent on 01/04/2017
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    Event planner, Amber had the best "can do" attitude in all the planning and implementation for my daughter's wedding. The event proceeded seamlessly and Amber kept things moving smoothly and made sure all the guests were having their needs met. The site was also beautifully decorated with Christmas lights. Food there has always been great, but the quality and value was even better than expected.
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    Jeff Sent on 05/19/2016
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    We had our dinner/reception at IWG, and it was absolutely fantastic! The staff and service was impeccable. Every single guest at my wedding raved about the food and said "It was by far the BEST wedding food they've ever had!". We did the ultimate wedding package menu with them and the food was phenomenal. You can't go wrong by booking them for your reception.
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    Kerry Sent on 07/08/2016
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    We had our rehearsal dinner on Friday April 22nd at Island Way grille, which initially was planned for the outside deck. Without our fabulous two servers, we would not have been able to make the smooth transition inside-minutes before a storm rolled in! We cannot say enough about how FANTASTIC and professional our 2 servers were. I apologize for not remembering their names, but hope they get the recognition they both TRULY deserve! Both were very attentive, and our male server was in constant communication with us about the possible storm and did everything to make sure we were both happy and at ease. They handled our large party of 30 guests fabulously, and continued to do so after having to move us all inside! On top of the service, the food was absolutely outstanding. We had no concerns about having our destination wedding rehearsal dinner at Island Way, after eating dinner there the year before while visiting. We knew our guests would be getting a five star meal, and they were all so impressed by the service and food! The shuttle service was on time and helped us get all of our out of town guests there without any hassle. We are so grateful of the wonderful service and would recommend your location to anyone planning an event or looking for a fabulous meal on the water!
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    Megan Sent on 05/15/2015
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    We recently had our ceremony and reception at Island Way Grill and could not be happier with how everything turned out. Island Way Grill truly exceeded our expectations in all aspects of our wedding. The outdoor patio looked amazing with the uplighting and our decor that Amber and team setup for us. The food was delicious... so many of our guests said it was the best they had eaten at a wedding, with the most popular dish being the Filet Mignon and Lobster. Amber and team were very responsive throughout the planning process and were also great at ensuring the ceremony and reception flowed smoothly. The staff really knows how to make an event successful which allowed us to be able to relax and have fun throughout the evening. An added bonus were the shuttles provided that transported our guests between the restaurant and our hotel. With everything included and the quality of the food provided, Island Way Grill offers a tremendous value for a wedding venue. Thank you Amber, Sheri, and team for making our wedding day perfect!
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    Rebekah Sent on 04/29/2015
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    Island Way Grill was the perfect venue to work with! Amber and the rest of the team was top-notch. The venue is beautiful, and we didn't even add anything to the ceremony area. It was naturally beautiful. The food was wonderful, and all I heard was how awesome everything was. The service was excellent, and I was never hungry or thirsty (and I don't think anyone else was either!). Everything was absolutely perfect, and I couldn't have been happier! My husband and I love this place and were so happy to have our wedding here.
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    Mary Sent on 05/16/2014
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    Sheri, Amber and the team at Island Way Grill were wonderful to work with! I planned everything from out-of-state, and it turned out perfectly. We had an outdoor ceremony for about 115 people and it was beautiful - we didn't add decorations, special chairs, outdoor florals, etc... but it all looked wonderful. A beautiful backdrop/space - and we didn't have to worry about a thing!

    The indoor cocktail hour and reception were also great. Sheri recommended a great list of vendors including 2BirdsEvents (flowers) and the Matt Winter Band - both of which worked out perfectly. The team at Island Way also set everything up - which was super helpful!

    Everything from the ceremony chairs to the dinner linens were perfect and we weren't charged for them (a treat - considering most venues do). The prices were very fair, the food was delicious and the service was great. They also provided two 11 passenger mercedes vans to transfer guests to/from their hotels -- such a great touch!

    We had a wonderful wedding and all of our guests had a blast! I definitely recommend!
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    Domenic Sent on 10/24/2013
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    Island Way Grill provided phenomenal food, service and bartending skills. Everyone was amazed at the food quality, and Brian at Island Way was instrumental in organizing the entire affair. He definitely helped make our lives easy that day.
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    Erica Sent on 09/26/2013
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    The staff did an amazing job setting up the room with our decorations: they brought my daughter's wedding vision to light. The room looked beautiful and we greatly appreciated the attention to detail.

    The food was outstanding and my guests were thrilled with their choices and the attentiveness of the staff.

    Every step of the process of planning my daughter’s wedding reception at the Island way Grill was a pleasure, and most of the communication was done from afar via email!
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    Tonia Sent on 10/18/2013
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    IWG was a wonderful venue!! Brian and Sheri were great to work with and SO helpful and more than flexible!!! Bobby and I had our wedding there on a beautiful Thursday morning at 10:00AM, with our reception following. The food was beautifully presented and tasted even better! For those couples on a budget who want to keep it classy, intimate, and memorable, Island Way Grill is definitely the way to go!!
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