Vue on 30a

Attempted to eat here tonight. Had a reservation for 4. Ended up having a child that was joining us. We called 45 minutes before our reservation to update the additional person. The hostesses we spoke to were very brash and borderline rude us. Made it seem like it was a huge inconvenience to add an additional person. Put us on hold several times. I let them know the additional person was a child and we could share a side of the table if needed. Was told “This is a country club and we have strict rules, so no” they did offer the lounge which was said to be first come first serve, except we already had a reservation and couldn’t bring a child in there. Was also told they had a bunch of walk-ins and were trying to seat guests. So let me understand this, you can seat walk-ins but not people with a reservation?
Was placed on hold for a total of 15 minutes and was told a manager would come speak to us. I was on hold so long it rang back into the restaurant twice where I had to reexplain my story again with them saying they could no longer accommodate us. Waited on hold until they finally just hung up on me.
Called Ambrosia who was able to get us the same time reservation for the correct amount of people were we were actually treated with respect and great service. Your restaurant has no sense of customer service or hospitality.

My assessment of the Vue on 30A is that I do not think that they’re focused on returning business or locals. Most restaurants in tourist areas are busy regardless of food or services so I think the Vue on 30A falls into that category. Looking at pricing on the menu is high serving mediocre food. The atmosphere is good for I think fine dining. When it comes to food it doesn’t fit what this establishment should be.
From food plating to some of the items on the menu.
Also is there a different in class in terms of service?
If you are seated outdoor they serve you plastic water cups versus if they sat you indoor your water will be served in glasses.
I found that is so odd.
Plating for food that is served on is just regular household round plates?
Are they trying to missed the market internationally?
The price is high for the food that they offer on the menu.
The shrimp and scallops dish as an example. The shrimp are battered and fried hard like southern
fried batter on a bed of carrots and peas pod? YIKES!!!
Also their tomahawk pork grilled served with barbecue source?
Look like a 20 year old trying to be
a chef working in that kitchen.
Music wise using Sonos wireless speaker placing it on the dinning chair for music? Really!!! Come on management!
Their service and the atmosphere is good and decent.

The view have so much potential if management focused on food with the type of client they trying to capture.

Surprised we never heard of this restaurant. Really great view of the beach and Gulf waters and the bonus is a great sunset view with dinner if the timing is right.

We started with a couple of drinks at the bar and right away noticed a great bourbon selection. We were then escorted to our table for our reservation time.

Chris was our waiter and was great letting us know about the menu items and he and the staff were very attentive ensuring all was good and anything we needed was taken care of.

The better half had the lamb and lobster which were perfectly cooked as requested and I had the fish of the day which was Crusted blackened Snapper with a bed of red potatoes and really good chili based sauce again perfect and so tasty.

To cap off my evening I spoiled myself with a Pappy Van Winkle 10 year (yes they have a great bourbon selection as mentioned).

Recommended and if reservations needed use Open Table.

Great restaurant for a fancy night out on 30A that is off the beaten path. Reservations are recommended. The best time is before sunset and the table to covet is the one in the corner with all of the windows!

We had a great time and our waitress was a delight! It was like a bougie dinner without the snobs for staff - the venue was very clean and nice and our waitress was warm, friendly and genuine - just like a long lost friend - (Sandra was her name I think) The lobster was great and the deserts were even better! They have a 1 pound lobster! We opted for steak and lobster and it was delicious!

Excellent food, service and view! I had the steak of the day (ribeye and lobster tail), delicious. Also pictured is the shrimp and scallops, delicious as well!

The ambience is great, service is on point, food is delicious, and our favorite of all was meeting and interacting with Chef Isley Whyte. He really put the bow so to speak on the whole experience. We WILL be back!

We had an amazing anniversary meal here tonight. We did the 2 for 1 special and got the Shrimp and Scallops and the Cath of the Day (Mahi Mahi). We also started with calamari and cocktails. Everything tasted great.
The best thing about our experience though was our waitress, Melinda. She was so kind, wished us a happy anniversary, bought us a crème brûlée and suggested we take our picture by the water. We will definitely be back for a date night on our next trip.

Make reservations for around 7 and enjoy the beautiful sunset. Enjoy a drink and stroll on the beach. Venison rolls were delicious. They were extremely busy during our visit but food was good.