Cortez Kitchen

05/29/2026

Gang’s all here. Where are you spending your Friday night?

🎶 Friday: Justin Layman 6-9PM

🎸 Saturday: Tim Chandler & GNU 7-10PM

🎷 Sunday: Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones 5-8PM

🎵 Monday Night Blues w/ Zack Pomerleau 5-8PM

Cold drinks, fresh seafood, waterfront views, and live music all weekend long. See you at the Kitchen!

05/23/2026

Saturday plans = handled 🎶 🍻

Kitchen Specials:

🐟 Tuna tartare tossed in our house poke sauce, served with crispy wonton chips
🍌 Banana pudding tres leches for dessert 🤤

Drink specials:
$3 Busch Lights
$5 Marker 49

Live music tonight from 7 to 10 with Tim Chandler & Wayne Delair, plus music all day long tomorrow and Monday Night Blues.

Come hungry. Stay awhile.

05/16/2026

Do we really need to make a post about this? You already know where to spend your weekends. 😎 🐟🎶🍻

Sat: Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones 7-10
Sun: Terry Helm 5-8
Mon: Monday Night Blues 5-8

See you at the dock!

05/09/2026

The fishing tournament weigh-in kicks off at 3 PM today at Cortez Kitchen, and Concrete Edgar hits the dock tonight from 7 to 10 PM 🎶

Plus, the Sweet Heat Burger and Tres Leches Tiramisu are on special 🔥🍔🍰

There’s so much happening this weekend that you do not want to miss. Come hang out with us on the waterfront!

05/08/2026

🎣 Tomorrow’s the big day! 🎣

The 2nd Annual Reel for Rotary Fishing Tournament weigh-in is happening right here at Cortez Kitchen tomorrow at 3 PM!

Come check out the catches brought in from local waters, support a great cause, and enjoy an afternoon of live music, community fun, raffles, and more. The tournament benefits the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island and supports important local programs, including the AMI Beach Patrol Drone Water Rescue Program.

Whether you’re fishing, cheering on the anglers, or just looking for something fun to do on a Saturday, we’d love to see you here!

📍 Cortez Kitchen
⏰ Weigh-in starts at 3 PM
🎶 Live music, raffle prizes, silent auction, and waterfront fun!

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Event Schedule: Captain’s Meeting — Friday, May 8, at 5 p.m. at Cortez Kitchen; Fishing Tournament — Saturday, May 9, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. across Anna Maria Island and Cortez waters, including Sarasota Bay, Tampa Bay, and the Gulf.

05/05/2026

Happy Cinco de Mayo!!! 🎉

Josh has muddled up some tasty Cinco de Mayo cocktails! 🍹

🥃 Cabo Reposado Old Fashioned
Reposado tequila, bitters, and a touch of citrus. Smooth, bold, and meant to be sipped.

🍋‍🟩 Agave Skinny Margarita with Tajín Rim
Fresh lime, agave, and a kick of Tajín. Light, crisp, and easy to crush.

Come on in for tacos, cold drinks, and a little Cinco de Mayo… Cortez style!

04/17/2026

Live Music Weekend Lineup:

🎶🎸🥁🍻

Friday 6-9 Zack Pomerleau
Saturday 7-10 Eric Von
Sunday 5-8 Cam Stockton
Monday Night Blues 5-8 Zack Pomerleau

Flavor packed menu, with specials every weekend.

$3 Busch Light all day everyday.

Come for the music. Stay for a drink. Eat where the locals eat.

04/16/2026

Okay, all that crab talk is so yesterday… let’s TACO ’bout today! 🌮🔥

Taco Thursday: 3 tacos for $20

Your choice to mix & match:
🍤🔥 Kickin’ Shrimp
🥩🤤 Ropa Vieja
🐟🥑 Mahi-Mahi

AND

$5 Margaritas! 🍋‍🟩

04/15/2026

The crowds are gone… the crab is not 🦀
Snow Crab Wednesday - 3 or 6 clusters, no judgment here. Available 3-9PM, every Wednesday!

03/24/2026

It’s a gorgeous day in Cortez ☀️

Come say hi to our guest bartender Amber and let her mix you something delicious behind the bar 🍹

Good vibes, great drinks, and that Old Florida view waiting on you 💛