“I've been trying to put things off the menu, and I am really impressed with their ribeye steak, their prime rib, and their breakfast buffet on the weekends of filet mignon Benedict. Theirwedge salad is to die for.I don't care for their desserts, And I don't care for their fried foods, like their chicken fried steak or fried chicken, which are chicken breasts. I've had five different servers, and all of them were really professional and quite good. I've become a regular.“
“We tried Vernona Gourmet - Authentic Hungarian Restaurant earlier this week and we were very impressed and happy with the whole experience. Definitely in the rotation now. I have a new favorite comfort food now too - chicken paprikash - yum!!“
“Make a reservation, this place is busy. We went later on a Sunday night and still had a to wait.The food was excellent! I got the sesame tuna with baby bok choy and was not disappointed. The tuna "melted" in my mouth and everything is was seasoned to perfection. We took a gamble at a place we've never been and it was worth it.To be fair the place is beautiful inside. I really would like you to know that the inside seating is rather "intimate" with others around you. Our table was unusually close to the tables next to us. I imagine the reason for this is to maximize the amount of people who they can provide service to at the same time. One can't help but overhear conversations at the table next to them, and be sure that they hear yours.“
“If you come to this delicious place, make sure Justin is working as your server! He will help plan out your meal to fit what you are looking for. The food has such good, authentic flavor, I can promise you won’t be disappointed. Thank you for the excellent service, Justin!“
“The food is delicious! If you are looking for drinks, burgers, or pizza highly recommend. The staff is amazing. Tell Dave, David and D’Ann sent you. And don’t forget you can take your furry friends if their vaccinations are up-to-date and the have been spade or neutered.“
“99 Bottles is THE local spot in Sarasota for a terrific selection of beer and wine, delicious small bites, and the friendliest staff in town. The team is knowledgeable about everything they serve. Owner Mark makes a point to speak with everyone and chef Eddy makes amazing food. We spend more nights here than anywhere else, and we highly recommend for a great local vibe!“
“Sarasota and Manatee have a serious lack of small venues for local and traveling bands, artists, etc. I am so thrilled to have Oscura exists. They constantly have great shows and events, including those for local residents to perform with open mics and poetry reading. Also, the drink menu is carefully and thoughtfully curated. The coffee is fantastic. The cocktails are fun and delicious. The non-alcoholic options are more extensive than anywhere I’ve been in our area. I absolutely love checking out shows here. In my hometown up north, there was a local or traveling bands playing original music somewhere nearly every night of the week and I’m from a town of 100k. Oscura brings me back to those days and the vibes are immaculate.“
“Sinbad was amazing! He made our time at the tiki bar so much fun. The Jell-O shots were so tasty (and strong) and he made very good suggestions about what drink to order. He’s so friendly and sitting at his bar was a such a good time. He is a siesta key staple! Go visit him!“
“The atmosphere was great. Our waitress Ashley was so sweet. But! the only dish that they know they're dead wrong for even throwing on a plate were the lettuce wraps. Lettuce wraps were trash. Chewy kabob-like meat with soft ass lettuce that felt closer to a rose petal than anything I'd see in the produce section. LOL. With all that said, everything else was pretty good considering. Thanks for the hospitality!“
“There Bands every Friday.Friendly people what smiles on their face and very Easily to be friendly people. Great drinks, bartender on her toes and always smiling ?. Had a great time, meant some new people,Really easy and very friendly people, they take you as the person that you are, and that's a rare thing now a days. Had a blast! And will definitely go back there with a safe feeling & a SMILE..,“
“everything is wonderful ! we had lunch there, ordered the Brussel sprouts(a must) the bao bao buns and the chicken Tikka also a goat cheese pie for dessert. every single thing was perfect ! our server Ethan was great, very attentive and knowledgeable about every item. ! will definitely go back !“
“Nice friendly staff. The food is delicious and has large portions.. Two people can split one dinner if you want. The chips are fresh and hot and some of the best salsa around.Has a nice counter bar at the back. Drinks and food are reasonably priced. They also have happy hour. My new favorite Mexican restaurant in the area even though they've been there for a while I just found them.“
“As always, the ambiance, food and service were delightful. This restaurant is an oasis of comfort, grace and uniquely prepared flavors and components. Scratch cooking always takes longer than par cooked bulk cooking found elsewhere, plan on sitting back, savoring your companions, the atmosphere, and cocktails-you can always hear yourself think and have great conversation. A unique experience.“
“I've seen so many different versions of "dive bar" I never know what to expect. Overall, I very much recommend this one. This is a nice bar with a dark yet cozy interior. It's comfortable, and there's a good bit of seating inside with a little more outside. There's one unisex bathroom here that was clean and stocked.The crowd seems to be "older" couples and tourists with some college kids from Ringling stopping by from time to time. Friendly bartenders and staff.It's got decent prices for the area and honestly the food is quite good. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the potstickers and poutine. I haven't gotten the wings yet, but everytime someone at my table orders them, I regret not getting any myself because they look very good.Parking: There's a parking lot around back. I've never had an issue finding a spot.“
“Amazing restaurant with excellent service and food! Service was great! Kyra, our waiter was the absolute best! Definitely recommend coming between 3-6 for half price apps and happy hour! Appetizers were amazing and very large portions for a great price!“
“We enjoy the food and service at The Tamiami Tap - and mostly appreciate the local, neighborhood spirit. Mark and his team make everyone welcome, whether it is a beautiful evening or the day after the hurricane… oh, and the nachos, sliders, pork sandwich, small little salad… and… and.. are great!“
Mexican • $
“The food is incredible. This is last nights dinner being enjoyed for breakfast. Shrimp fajitas! I sub the corn tortillas for flour, and at home this morning, I added sautéed mushrooms and Greek yogurt to sub sour cream. The birria tacos, chicken quesadillas, Reynas plate, suedero taco’s, chicken tacos, and fish tacos are all delicious. We add all the hot sauces and smokey salsa. Diana is probably the biggest treat of all. She’s upbeat, helpful, explains the specials throughly and will make you smile for sure. Be sure to tip her well, as she works hard! Thanks Diana for being awesome. Sitting outside enjoying beautiful Sarasota weather while dining on fantastic food with my hubby and laughing and making a friend! Love this place. ❤️“
“My favorite bar is Sarasota/Bradenton. The food reminds me of back home in Pennsylvania. The people remind me of a combination of the best people from the Eagles, Moose, and Elks combined with a family reunion of my favorite family members. I love this place.“
“Just had the nicest time at the Elixir Tea House. My friend surprised me with a birthday high tea. I didn't know what to expect as I'm not a big tea drinker. When we got there, we were escorted to a cute little room with sofas and chairs and a table full of tapas sized sandwiches and desserts. We had great conversation in a cozy little room while we sampled six different teas (they had 80) and had a glass of champagne. The service was wonderful, the food was fantastic and the teas were absolutely lovely. What a special little place. I will definitely return!“
“Biker bar located off of 9th St W in Bradenton. Just what you'd be looking for in a good dive - super friendly patrons, really cold beer and a nice dark place to just hang out. Beers are mostly $3-$4 (no liquor here). No food served, but they've got local places that come around for BBQ/food stops out back - check their Facebook page.“
“This is a great place for karaoke I love the people! Unfortunately I have to make people aware of somebody who’s there on a regular basis. Tui is looking for another couch to sleep on. He’s abusive and he’s left my dogs with no food or water let them go to the bathroom all of my house all weekend while I was out of town. He’s looking for another place to squat. I had to kick him out. Buyer beware i’m sure a lot of you know him Tui. He can be a really nice guy but there’s a whole Nother side to that. He’s destroyed my relationship with my daughter. He is not a good person and he was somebody that I trusted“
“Definitely a nice little place, don't know how I really feel about it being that there were some questionable individuals there. However the bartender was very nice and definitely keeps watch over her bar and definitely cpuld tell she kept an eye out for the women which is a really good bartender if you ask me.But To be fair about seeing the questionable dudes I was there briefly to pick up my "lady":) ? after she had some drinks with some friends. So I highly doubt that's the Norm. Bar is clean and doesn't smell like a or look like a hole in the wall next time I will spent a little more time there .“
“Quaint little place on Osprey Avenue. The small interior leads to a very intimate atmosphere with a side bar available if you want to just stop in for a few drinks. Outstanding service with quick attention paid by the server. The burger was very good and cooked well, along with generous pieces of bacon. Seasoning on the fries was delicious, as well. A definite hidden hole-the-wall gem that should not be missed.“
Sports Bar • $
“We absolutely love FOOD+BEER SRQ Rosemary District. Dom the manager is absolutely awesome especially leading his staff to success! Kat by far is OUR favorite we specifically go and see her at least 2/3 times a week. Her energy is contagious she is a huge asset to this company 100%. If your looking for great food friendly servers and a fantastic atmosphere support our local friends here at FOOD+BEER! - Sarasota Salvage“
“You know I have NOTHING bad to say about this jawn. We came in here looking to grab a "last"drink after leaving the Zac Brown concert in Tampa and this was in route (home). The bar keeps were friendly, had a good sense of humor and the drinks were good & cheap! They've got the Touchtunes jukebox so you can play DJ at your leasure, plenty of Pool tables and Dart games all around. It's definitely a dive, but one I'd go back to for sure! Did not have a chance to try the food, but heard it was good.Parking: The parking lot infront of the bar is rather small, but we parked in the lot right next to it (attached almost) and it was fine, there may be parking around back as well, so it shouldn't be a problem“
“Layout/atmosphere*Exterior of building looks like a red barn; horseshoe bar in center of room; nine TVs; internet jukebox; pool table; foosball table; golf arcade game; five seat window counter; smoking permitted; parking in front; tables outsideFood/drink*No food menu*Snack food (chips, pretzels)*“
“Good local hang out. Nice patrons. No crazy, drunken, stumbling, spilling drinks on you types. Drunk, yes. Frat party atmosphere, no. Late 20s through mid 40s crowd. It's Sarasota, so a few older. Beer and wine only. Fridge full of Twisted Tea, White Claw, those types of drinks. Let's you bring in food--we brought in pizza. No smoking inside. Outside high top tables, inside table area and bar, and one FREE pool table in the back. Wish the music was a little louder, but with all the fun talking you have to talk loud anyway. Concrete floor, bathrooms sanitary. Let's you run a tab. Overall chill, good ol' boy, welcoming, local spot.“
“Visited for St Patrick's Day. They handled the crowd very well and with good humor. It's a small pub and most people stayed outside in the parking lot or in back. Nobody got rowdy and the atmosphere was fun. They provided a limited menu of corned beef sandwiches and Reuben sandwiches plus a kid's menu. They had music, including an excellent piper. Shamrock is a soccer-focused pub and is probably Ground Zero for big tournaments. My only suggestion would be to have plastic bags on hand for those of us who did carryout (five sandwiches + chips). The sandwiches were very tasty!“
“If you're looking for a bar that's outdoors, with great drink prices (and strength), where everyone seems to know your name and gets along like an episode of Cheers, and that's operated by some of the nicest bartenders in the area, then look no further. Too drunk to drive home? Well, you're in luck, because it's located at a hotel. HahaAn outdoor, smoking acceptable, bar, with warm greetings, great prices, friendly patrons and occasionally a dog or two.Parking: There's plenty of parking, so if you're having trouble, perhaps you're drunk. Haha“
“Was visiting from out of town when we stumbled into this establishment. The bartenders and patrons were very friendly. I had inquired about a specialty drink (Surfer on Acid) and instead of brushing me off, they took the time to look up the recipe and delivered on my request. Thanks for the hospitality!“
“LGBTQ means,more than what most people think.look up the true meaning of each category qnd you will find out how the words mean more than just what most people really know what they mean LGBTQ is a way people want to be inside of life without the crude qnd senseless meanings others think.being one of these is more about love.respect honor and friendship. Example QUEER mean ====HAPPY PEOPLE SO before you judge someone else think before you speak .you'll find probly a little of these in yourself somewhereParking: They need more spaces“
“Large selection of draft beers, good selection of hamburgers etc. if you are a Ford fan, they have old model A (I think) chassis inside, Ford server uniforms, cloth napkins held with a hose clamp and washrooms using car parts for sinks and urinals, very cool !“
“This place was awesome! Food was excellent and service was good. You can sit right on the water which is nice. We had the seafood stuffed oysters, seafood stuffed shrimp, and fried seafood platter (they let us have a few of the items blackened instead of fried). All the food was excellent! The best seafood stuffing I have ever had. Best meal of our trip.“
“Place is very nice! Every Thursday they hold Smash Tournaments and it gets pretty busy. Service is great! Although it is somewhat slow compared to other places as there is only one person manning the entire operation, but the place is nice so I didnt mind the wait and it is not too long. I highly recommend it if you like anime as well! The decoration is great and they have anime running in the TV.The food is good, especially the fat boy ramen, and the coffee is great!“
“Loved this little place! A little unconventional as you order your food up front and then pick it up yourself... But it was so kid friendly right on the bay where the kids can look and play in the sand! My kids loved this place as well! Drinks were absolutely spot on. get the Pina colada with the shooter on top you won't be disappointed ?Kid-friendliness: They are on the bay and the kids can play in the sand and watch the water without you being nervous about them falling in and hurting themselves...“
“Took a unplanned roadtrip up north, and decided to try out this upscale Mexican restaurant off of Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. It was an inspiring experience as I made friends at the bar and great conversation with Nancy, the bartender. The ambiance, the food, the wine, and good conversation made my day!“
“ive been a regular of manna tea & kava for 3 years now. this is a community of love and acceptance, and there is no place for hate speech or discrimination. +100 points to staff for banning people who cultivate a potentially dangerous and hostile environment. love u guys ?“
“Anytime I'm in the area I have to stop by. Been drinking at that bar for 20 years and it's changed owners but my feeling toward the place hasn't. Shot n a beer with a good conversation and you may catch a game on. Even got offered pizza last time I was there. Great place.“
“We continue to enjoy our time at Owen’s each time. The service both times we have been has been superb - such friendly and attentive staff who are friendly and helpful and understand and answer questions. This most recent time we had several appetizers - all stunning. The fish was entree made your way or choice is always good, but I have to say I was impressed by the lobster roll also.The ambiance is so cool and I don’t even mind when there’s a wait since there’s the “backyard” with a bar and snacks and sometimes music.“