Longboat Key restaurant updates: Who's open for dine-in?

As Florida begins to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, restaurants can allow dine-in guests for the first time since March 20. On May 4, Phase I of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to reopen the state went into effect and restaurants can now open for dine-in, provided they stick to 25% capacity and space out seating to at least six feet to encourage social distancing. 

Some opened as soon as allowed, and others took some extra time. Still others remained closed.

Chiles Group, which operates Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub, opened dining facilities on Monday.

“We’re trying to be sure that we are following the protocols we need to make sure the store and restaurants are safe and clean for everybody,” Mar Vista events manager Jim Harwood said. 

Those who are open in any capacity are still utilizing takeout and delivery orders, an aspect of restaurant life that seems to be sticking around for the foreseeable future. Dry Dock Waterfront and Grill, which is reopening its dining room, typically does not offer to-go meals in the evenings, when dine-in meals are the focus, said dining room manager Stacey Karas. Since they can only seat 25% of their normal capacity, they’ll still have the bandwidth to continue with evening to-go meals for a while yet. 

Here’s a list of who’s open and who’s staying the course on Longboat Key.  

Chart House

Chart House has reopened its dining room with a limited 25% capacity as of May 4. Current hours are 4-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. For Mother’s Day, the restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Takeout and pickup will continue. Call 383-5593. 

Longboat Key Club 

For members of the Longboat Key Club, Portofino plans to open on May 13. Spike N’ Tees has limited takeout for now. Call 383-8821.

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill 

Dry Dock reopened its patio and dining room with 25% capacity as of May 4. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. They plan to continue evening to-go orders. Call 383-0102.

Maison Blanche

Maison Blanche has reopened with a 25% seating capacity as of May 5. The restaurant will be open Tuesdays through Sundays and remain closed on Mondays. According to the restaurant’s Facebook page, they will continue with takeout and delivery orders. Call 383-8088. 

Turtle Coffee Bar

Now under new ownership, Turtle Coffee Bar will open May 18. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 702-8526. 

Lazy Lobster

The Lazy Lobster will reopen its dining room with 25% capacity on May 11. Hours will stay the same, with the restaurant open from noon to 8 p.m. Recently, the restaurant has been closed on Wednesdays, but going forward will be closed on Sundays. Takeout services and online ordering will continue. Call 383-0440. 

Blue Dolphin Cafe

Blue Dolphin Cafe has reopened its dining room with 25% capacity as of May 4. Takeout and delivery will continue. Hours will remain the same, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 383-3787. 

La Norma 

La Norma Ristorante will reopen its indoor and outdoor dining space with 25% capacity and six feet between tables. Hours are  4-8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, said Sarah Depuis. Takeout and delivery will continue. Call 383-6262. 

Euphemia Haye

For now, Euphemia Haye will stick to curbside pickup and takeout, which will be available from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday beginning May 13.  Call 383-3633. 

Harry’s Continental Kitchens 

Harry’s Restaurant reopened its dining room and patio with 25% capacity as of May 4. Dine-in breakfast, brunch and lunch will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily and dine-in dinner will be available 5-8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Curbside pickup and to-go orders will still be available. Harry’s Deli is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Harry’s Corner Store is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Call 383-0777. 

Solarzano’s Pizzeria

Solarzano’s has reopened its indoor and outdoor seating with 25% capacity as of May 4 and are taking reservations. Hours will remain the same, 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Their Italian market is also open. Takeout and delivery will continue. Call 383-5551. 

Longbeach Cafe

Longbeach Cafe will reopen on May 13. Their hours will be 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Shore

The Shore restaurant reopened its dining area with a 25% capacity as of May 4. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and reservations are encouraged. The menu will be limited and the restaurant encourages guests to wear masks around when not seated. Curbside and dockside takeout will still be available with a limited menu. Call 259-4600. 

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub

Mar Vista is opened its indoor and outdoor dining areas Monday, May 11 with 25% capacity. Order-ahead takeout services will continue. Current hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 383-2391. 

Whitney’s

Whitney’s is now open for 25% capacity dine-in at its indoor and outdoor spaces. Hours for the bodega, donuts and coffee are 9 a.m. to noon and the full kitchen is open noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, and signs around the restaurant encourage social distancing. Takeout services will continue. Call 383-4606. 

Viento Kitchen and Bar

Viento Kitchen and Bar at Zota Beach Resort is now open for 25% capacity dine-in, only on the weekends. Current hours are 8-11 a.m. for breakfast and 5-8 p.m. for dinner on Saturdays and Sundays. Takeout will continue. Call 855-335-1102.