50 Best American Restaurants near Osprey

“It took a few minutes for my husband and I to be waited on, but it was quite busy, which told us it must be worth the wait. It definitely was worth it! The Florentine Eggs Benedict was the best I've ever had. My husband had Corn Beef Hash and eggs, made in house not out of a can! It was truly delicious! Hope we make it back that way again soon. We will be back. The waitress was very attentive and kept your coffee cup filled. Bravo for that!!“

“Came From Ohio. to eat with the mother in law. I bring down every year.. 1st time here Excellent. Food and service.... And Drink are on point“

“We are locals and eat here regularly. You can't beat the view or service, And the food is great! Some fine dining selections and plenty of good ole fried seafood! They could do some things to update the restaurant and facility. But that won't keep us away. They also have a huge tiki-bar next to the restaurant, and the views are great. You can watch boats going under the famous swing bridge. Awesome!“

“I loved this place. I had the Philly and it was huge and delicious The onion ring tower was to die for. Crispy and beer battered. And this place is pet friendly! Will be back. It’s so chill. I forgot to take pics of my food. But here is a pic of my awesome deaf dog Rambo. Savannah was a great waitress and we really appreciated her great service.“

“Amazing!!!!Christian was our server and he went above and beyond.He is a delightful young man and his service was teriffic.It was my daughters last day of vacation and Christian made it a night to remember.He engaged and chatted with us and recommended the blueberry vodka drink and it was so yummy❤️ The grouper was delicious with that lemon sauce, but also want to just take a minute to applaud Christian for what a delightful evening we had and we will definitely be back SOON!!TY“

“Meal was great. Susan was awesome. One of our meals came a late to the table. Manager wanted to comp a dessert as an apology. We obliged him but 20 min later after we had already paid and decided to leave we were still waiting for the dessert. I appreciate the mangers effort, but if wanting to recover the feeling of waiting, maybe stay on the ticket that you’re comping.Susan again was awesome. Meals were also great. Manager could use some work. Had we not waited for the dessert I would have rated the experience higher.“

“Found this restaurant by accident. It was really good. Mike and Quin are a dynamic duo. They made our experience so much fun.“

“Fresh seafood and great service“

“This is truly a very special place. The food, wine, service and ambiance is exceptional!“

“Michael's on East (MOE) is one of the best fine dining establishments in Sarasota and has been in business for nearly 40 years. Ive been a customer for nearly 30 of those 40 years and despite its maturity, MOE is still hot, hopping and a crowd pleaser for those who enjoy great food, wines and service. During its nearly four decades, MOE has been wowing patrons with its fine cuisine, decor, and outstanding service. Don't be surprised if you see actors, comedians and musicians who might be performing at the Van Wezel during the winter season, sitting next to you because the concierge at their hotel recommended MOE as one of the desirable restaurants for a sensational meal, wine and service. MOE is rich in Sarasota heritage and is the perfect choice to celebrate a special occasion with that very special guest or guests. It's a delight in every way.“

“The food was delicious!!!“

“Nice atmosphere & food was delicious“

“Great lunch, drinks and service“

“We found this little place on line and were missing our Greek places from back in NY. We picked a day that someone hit a power pole so no lights. That did not stop them from serving, all but the soda machine. Amazing Gyro and Chicken Slovakia. Our server was a sweetheart and made sure everyone was taken care. Best Pita we have had in a while!!!! Thank you for making lemonade of or lemons!!!!“

“Just had your lunch specials of chicken curry soup and the 1/2 wrap of turkey BLT. Very good! Soup had great flavor but not spicy. The turkey, bacon, tomato and arugula in the wrap were perfect!“

“Went to the new Sarasota, FL location.***The only recommendation I have is to supply the restaurant with more full meal menus for customers who like to read the full menu and not be bothered looking on line from the QR code... YES, we're old, but we tip well! ?) ***Went there for the first time and I have to say that the food was delicious! The restaurant is very clean and the atmosphere is comfortable, and reminds me of many of the restaurants out west. We were there on a Monday around 4:30p and we were disappointed that they were out of the ribs, but the WONDERFUL Manager (Scott) improvised and had us taste the fried spicy ribs with the BBQ sauce instead of the spicy sauce... They were absolutely amazing! We ordered the $2.00 tacos before talking with Scott and we're very happy with them too. Lisbeth and Kara were our waitresses and they were both very sweet, attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. We'll deffinately be back... Lisbeth says we have to try the apple turnover... AND we're still looking forward to those ribs! I do wish we could find the menu with the prices on line... They only had 3 regular munues in the restaurant so I want to be able to prepare for what I want to order before we go back.“

“Corned beef sandwiches are excellent, as well as onion rings all the fries. Service is excellent - highly recommend.“

“Quality and tasty vegan alternative. The tofu Reuben was savory without the gut-curdling grease with most deli-fare. The falafel tahini appetizer was cheap and “worth” the price. Ho-hum offering. Nice white tablecloth setting and friendly staff.“

“Our favorite restaurant when we come to Siesta Key. Had dinner last night, my husband had the skirt steak, I had the pork tenderloin..Both were perfection. Be sure to make a reservation.“

“Food was excellent...so many great choices ! The only thing better was our server Sara ! Very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive ! Looking forward to returning soon !“

“Love this place ! It’s a must if you want great food and craft cocktails with cozy atmosphere!“

“How does this place only have a 4.1 out of 5 rating, 4.8 MINIMUM!!! We come here three to four times a year every time we come on vacation in Sarasota and I’ve never had more of a consistently perfect meal anywhere. Prime rib is literally perfection. Professional waitstaff and excellent bartenders. Manager has always right before your meal has finished stopped at the table to make sure you’re happy. A+“

“Gigantic portions of excellent food. Highly recommend sitting at the outdoor patio.Parking: Unlike many restaurants in this area, this place actually has 10-15 spaces which they share with the My Village Pub. Early in the morning there are usually spaces, but these fill quickly as the day goes on. Get there early, or take the free trams to breakfast.“

“i had breakfast this late morning and i must say the breakfast was just what you would expect, but the service by, "Victoria" was nothing short of excellent! Skillets should let her train all servers how to treat the customers. This is a "Hip Hip Hooray" for Victoria!!!!“

“We went with family while in Sarasota on vacation. The restaurant was not busy at all because the tourist season is starting to wind down which will last only about a month. Staff was friendly. The menu had some great choices. From fish to ribs to fried chicken. All were well prepared and not too salty. Everything came out hot. The specialty drinks were very good too with a good variety. A little pricier than some other restaurants on St. Armand’s circle, but not by much. I highly recommend this establishment for an excellent meal.“

“Energy is fantastic, food excellent, service was good, everyone is friendly.“

“Wonderful meal and fun atmosphere in the village part of Siesta Key. Friendly and attentive service. The mussels, short rib appetizer, garlic bread and salad were all great. The calamari were a bit overcooked and we weren't wild about the dipping sauces. But otherwise it was great.“

“Locally owned by good people, the service is outstanding, the food is consistently delicious and hot. Would recommend to anyone who asks and everyone I know! I would give them 6 stars if I could ?Kid-friendliness: Kid and pet friendly ? Seating is available inside and outside!“

“Shelby was our server and did a great job. Also the breakfast menu and many options and our food was very good!!“

“Really sublime, refined restaurant with divine food!“

“Great food, great service!“

“We play Monday night trivia and the large menu has something for every mood and palette. The food is good and the bar is well stocked. Wonderful waitresses and staff. Every week we compliment Geckos.“

“My husband and I ate dinner together here today. Our waiter was David. What a delightful person he is! The service and food was outstanding. I had a sirloin steak and roasted brussel sprouts that were delicious! I will definitely get them again.“

“Friendly staff! My wife and I will go out of way to visit again!“

“My husband and I were visiting from Illinois and decided to try your restaurant. We were extremely happy with the food and service. Quinn was super nice and very knowledgeable about the menu. He deserves a raise!!!! Kathy & Robert Miller Peoria Il“

“We (my family) loved the meals we ate here recently- the availability of personal pizzas made sure all could be satisfied and explore whatever they wanted to taste. The mixed green salad was so fresh, cold and nicely dressed with a citrus vinaigrette! Liked that a chicken breast could be added for protein and that the sliced radishes, cucumbers and strawberries were artistically arranged and tasted wonderful... Our server, Cameron, was friendly, knowledgeable and made excellent suggestions. The setting was clean, cool and music was at a reasonable level. Staff members were kind and polite. Outside of restaurant was clean and parking more than adequate. Good experience!“

“The Clever Cup is an authentic coffee shop that will surely satisfy the coffee lovers in the area.“

“My wife & I visited Joseph's for the first time this evening and it was a great way to kick off Super Bowl weekend! We each enjoyed Caesar salad, Chicken Parmesan entrees and red wine. The food, beverages and service by Cara were excellent! We also took home two cannolis for dessert and they were fabulous! We will return soon with friends and neighbors and look forward to trying many more items on their great menu! Please be sure to visit Joseph's when you are in the Venice & Nokomis area, and you will be glad that you did.“

“Delicious Pizza!!! Delicious Wings!! Delicious Salads!! Delicious Blackened Shrimp!!“

“Wanted a beer & food after work, that’s what I got. Chill atmosphere, good music and attentive bartenders. Good place to unwind after a 12 hour shift. New to the area so this may be my new after work spot.“

“Just had lunch here for the first time after wanting to try this place for 5 yrs. It didn’t disappoint. The ladies I was with had the lobster roll and loved it. I had the grouper tacos and they were sensational. What a fun place to go on a beautiful winter day in Florida‼️“

“Friendly service and awesome dogs.“

“We love it here. We come, about once a month, usually following our Turtle Patrol session. The food is great, the atmosphere is great. Very accessible location. The highlight is AnnMarie--always smiling, such positivity. She's pretty good at remembering some of our 'usual' orders, but we do throw in a few curve balls.Earlier this week, one of the specials was a Canadian Bacon Omelet with pineapple -- both of my teammates enjoyed it, and made sure to let the owner know on our way out. :)“

“Had a party of eleven. Put in a request for a table to accommodate and when we got there it was ready. Great variety to choose from on the menu...everyone enjoyed their meal. Server Lindsey was fantastic, she kept our refills without having to ask and was extremely pleasant.“

“My daughter lives in the area and wanted me to try breakfast at First Watch. It was nicely decorated and had a great outside porch to enjoy the sun. We sat outside and enjoyed watching the Turtles and Birds in the pond. Our food came quickly and we had great service. I would definitely eat again here. I got the Everything Omelette--So good, along with the fried potatoes.“

“A busy Saturday morning, at such a fantastic establishment, you can expect a wait, but it is well worth it. Hands down the best breakfast we've ever had, outside of my own kitchen! The brioche French toast was light and fluffy, the option to get real maple syrup is a perfect pairing. The apple wood smoked bacon is absolutely fantastic. Veggie omelette, was so delicious and full of veggies! The home fried potatoes are seasoned and cooked perfectly. My absolute favorite was the marble rye toast, the most delicious bread I've ever had. And our server Ken was great!“

“What an enjoyable night. The risotto was outstanding. Very busy and a little noisy but our server Traci made the night so fun and and enjoyable. Her attentiveness was outstanding“

“Great leadership , great staff, great service, great food, live music, indoor/outdoor choice, friendly, and just a very cool place to hang. It’s great!“

“Always well staffed. Wait times for food and drink are minimal. Have been going there for years. Never disappointed.“

“We loved our anniversary meal where each dish provided a fantastic balance of flavors (pork belly, mushroom bisque, and 2 amazing burgers). The service was wonderful: from the hostess who happily reseated us to accommodate our preference for the quieter room, to our waitress Olivia's attention to detail. We enjoyed the entire evening and hope to make Indigenous an anniversary tradition.“