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Stan's Idle Hour Seafood Incorporated

221 W Goodland Dr, Goodland, FL 34140
(239) 394-3041
Ranked #3 of 5 restaurants in Goodland
4.0 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Lunch Spot
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Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Lunch Spot
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Rayland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

This is a very laid back place with good bar food and free entertainment almost every night of the week except Monday when they are closed. On the weekends they are so crowded you have a hard time finding a place to park. It is a very fun and crazy place to have a good time. More

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Canada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Have visited Stan's on many occasions and have never been dissapointed with the food or in the fun atmosphere. Weekdays at lunch are a bit quieter than the evening or the weekends, but if Billy is providing the entertainment you are in for a good time. Check out you tube for some great clips. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
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We had a fun time at Stan's on a Sunday. The music starts at 1 pm. Stan was not performing the day we went but the Hot Damn Band was great. The music is outdoors and you sit at picnic tables or plastic tables and chairs. There is shelter over most of the tables. Many people are dancing. My big... More

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Cleveland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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We ate here 8 years ago and found the food decent. This time my wife ordered Stone Crab and the waitress asked her to point out her selection on the menu. The waitress served her Alaskan King Crab [hardly a local Florida dish]. When I pointed out the error we were told two things: Stone Crab is not in season... More

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Berwyn, Pennsylvania
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

We could hardly find a person to take our order on the Sunday we were there, but it was fun watching the people dance, watching the boaters come in, and listen to the live music. Very casual atmosphere, on the water, of course. When we finally got a wait person, she was cheerful and promptly brought our order. We only... More

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Ocean City
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

I visited Stan's in January with my wife and grandparents. We went for happy hour on Satuday and on Sunday we were lucky enough to be there for the "Mullet Fest." That festival is an all day party with live music, food, and drinks that they have every year. Stans is located right on the water in Goodland, Fl, about... More

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Marco Island, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

Lots of fun! People from all over America and Canada visit Stan's on Sunday afternoons. It's a big party and everyone is there to have a good time! You never know what you'll see at Stan's! More

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Galena, Ohio
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

Stan's offers a wonderful local flavor. On the weekends they have bands and the food is outstanding. You will want to be sure to visit the Island Woman gift shop also. This is an outside restaurant and bar and it is right on the water. More

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Springfield, IL
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Don't really go to Stan's for the food but for the atmosphere and the people watching. It's a great way to spend Sunday afternoon in SW Florida. The burgers are pretty good and most of the food is just ordinary bar food. However, on this trip I had clam chowder and sweet potato fries. Both were excellent. Mixed drinks are... More

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Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

I love the casual atmosphere -not at all stuffy which for me is a bonus. If you aren't pet friendly go elsewhere. There was this cute dog sitting on a bar stool watching the singer who was walking around singing. Every once and awhile the dog started howling softly to the music never loosing sight of the singer. This was... More

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