“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.“
“My new favorite spot is an absolute delight! The gelato was simply amazing, and the customer service was truly spectacular. Plus, I had the pleasure of being served by a friendly and sweet Brazilian staff member, which added to the wonderful experience. I can't wait to return for more of their delicious gelato! Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fantastic time and irresistible treats.“
“I went there for lunch today and the food was delicious. I had the pork shank and it was like butter it just melted in your mouth. I also got some Wienerschnitzel to go and a lot of desserts for later. the staff was very nice and they even wrote Happy Birthday on my dessert box.“
“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!“
Brazilian • $$
“How very fun! We thoroughly enjoyed our first experience at Rodizio. Beautiful place, very clean and an absolutely gorgeous salad bar. We ordered the whole experience that came with 3 beef choices, 2 chicken choices, a lamb, a sausage, pork, and grilled pineapple. Everything was delicious. The meat servers were courteous and helpful. Our main server Raemond was exceptional, humorous and very knowledgeable. I do believe we have found our new favorite place to dine out.“
“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!“
“I called in 2 days before a birthday celebration ! And BAM !!!! They had everything ready and it was Absolutly perfect. From the Cakeballs to Cupcakes , Cookies and more. SWEET DOCTORS WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN. EVERY SINGLE BITE WAS MOIST AND DELICIOUS. THANK YOU TO THE Sweet Doctor and his wonderful staff !!!“
“An absolute delight! Last minute birthday cupcakes were needed and when I walked in, I was greeted with amazing service! I met one of the owners and he was so very sweet and informative about all of the sweet treats they had and made it extra special with the birthday signs for the cupcakes! They even have tons of Gluten Free options as well which is always a great find. Cupcakes were absolutely delicious and a hit. Thank you so much! Will be back when I need my next sweet treat :)“
“Lived in Ohio around Amish country.This location outside of Sarasota is the mirror image of the location in Bellevue Ohio.What a great place!Good was excellent and affordable.Staff was very attentive and friendly.Gift shop employees were very knowledgeable of the company and both areas in Ohio and Sarasota.I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone.We will be back!“
“A lovely little cafe in Sarasota with service and food that matches the pretty exterior. SlI stopped by on a Monday morning whilst on vacation, and though the place was quite busy, the staff was handling it very well, and the vibe was fast but comfortable. My experience when ordering was pleasant and bright, and that was an idiom kept by all staff working at the time.I got a stuffed croissant with egg and cheese and spinach, which was quite delicious. My wife got a stuffed everything bagel with ham, egg, cheese and spinach and commented it was tasty enough that she couldn't stop eating it. I got my children elephant ears that they both liked, and my wife and I split a maple pecan croissant that was decadent and enjoyable. Overall, it's definitely a spot I'd say to stop at if you're in Sarasota, as they also had dozens of other beautiful looking pastries, a vast drink menu and lunch options.“
“Quite possibly the best crafted coffees you will find anywhere,, very informative barista ,,quite pricey if you buy whole beans and such .. but the per cup charge for what you get of lattes etc is actually almost cheap for the quality of the drink “
“Arrived early and got a prime spot on the outdoor patio yesterday. The service is fast for how busy it is and the food is AMAZING! from the shrimp and grits, to the lemon blueberry pancakes to just coffee even...this is a must stop while in Siesta Key! Worth the wait!“
“Moved here 1.5 years ago from LI, NY. We had some of the best pizzas so we are very picky. As a family we have found a few places that were ok for most of us. We have an autistic 19 yr old that is super picky about everything and was not willing to compromise. One day we went for a drive, stopped at a few places in search for a pizza he would actually eat. Thank you D. Americo’s, you’ve made a picky eater very happy. You are now our go to place. On another note, delivery was quick and driver was professional.“
Sushi Bar • $$
“Another neighborhood family-owned hit. Don't hesitate to visit this awesome place. I am a customer and have no problems refunding your money if I send you there and you're not happy. That's how much we enjoyed the entire experience. KUDOS to the owners and their team.“
“It's been years since I had one of their pies when they were on Swift Rd. I thought they were out of business and while searching Google maps for something I saw the Bee Ridge store. To say they're awesome still falls short. There goes my waistline.“
“I have had the pleasure of sampling several cakes (and cupcakes) by Ron at various events, and they never disappoint. Most recently was a lemon blueberry birthday cake - just as beautiful as it was tasty! I highly recommend these confections for any occasion, or no occasion at all - because sometimes you just deserve a decadent treat.“
“Great vegan pizza and regular cheese option for the kiddos! The cashew cheese was yummy! Also, don’t forget to try the fried artichoke app. And the espresso and tiramisu was excellent! We’ll be back for sure! Looking forward to trying it all!“
“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!“
“Bonjour is a not so hidden gem in Siesta Key. The perfect way to start your morning. Crepes that are crispy, warm and soft paired with a fresh side and a latte. We stopped in twice during our stay on the key and enjoyed both visits. The patio is really relaxing in the shade and the inside is charming.Hope to visit again!“
“heard many great reviews and so glad we finally had a chance to try them. Cozy comfortable pet friendly outdoor seating was a very welcome alternative to the busy bustling inside. Fast service and a menu to die for. Delicious waffles, french toast and their special mango butter is a real treat. The fresh baked mango muffins are, seriously OH MY GAWD! Cannot wait for our next visit and try other dishes from their very creative menu and.... of course bring home more muffins.“
“Omg, go here, I'm not exaggerating, comment me back if I'm wrong. Ok my taste, do you ?, I went with BOWL: Kayla, they have two different once, I chose the one that is not the kayak Ceaser only cause I'm on restrictive diet aka losing weight,then I added Spinach, then topped with garbanzo beans, it's mild spicy but in a good way, then brousals, I added broccoli but they charge 2.70 for additional sides, protein I went with blackened chicken, all the avocado I can get(that's free ? and healthy), and all the additional sides tomato, and well you get the picture, finally I went with balsamic dressing, amazing, came out to 20.00 with tip at the most may have been two or three dollars less not exact on it but not over 20.00. And I got a free up of water and yes I got water, the soda/water machine is in the corner, a little hidden. Then before I left I refilled with water and mixed some soda as a sweeter, just because I love sweets. You will love this place. Also you can order online which is much faster and no stress about rushing to order cause the place can get full. Plenty of seating inside and outside place is very clean will be back and give it 5 stars easy would give ten if it were a star option“
“We love this restaurant! It’s always great food. We had dinner there last night and shared the meatball app. Unfortunately they no longer serve the meatballs with garlic bread.They serve it with toast which was a huge disappointment. Actually they don’t offer garlic bread at all which really shocked us.I’m just hoping they return to the garlic bread because it was a winner! Ans“
“I have lunch at the University Park location every week for my networking group meeting. Andie has been our server and I cannot say enough great things about her. She has a great memory and has our drink orders set up before we are even seated. She reminds us to include our membership information so we get credit for our meals, remembers our meals (and if we make a mistake in our orders, reminds us what we really want). She is terrific and makes our weekly visits so much better. ask to be placed in Andie's section!“
“One day last week the girls finally had a day out shopping. We stopped in the afternoon to check out this bakery and market. After some cookies I asked about bagels and they only had frozen ones left. I brought a half dozen bag of cinnamon raisin bagels home. Just like the cookies and cakes, the bagels are to die for. They are brought in from New York every morning and baked in the store. I knew my fiancé would love it here. We rode our bikes using the legacy trail from Venice, and since Sarasota has wonderful bike lanes, we easily found our way to the bakery. Now to back up to the beginning of our ride, I took a nasty spill in the first mile and just tried to keep my wound clean along the way and continued my ride. When we rolled up to the market, I cleaned it with water again. Before I knew it, a sweet employee came out to ask me if I needed a bandage. We went in to get the first aid and they fixed me up. It was so nice to see humanity at its best. I really want to thank them for their hospitality. We then went to the bakery and enjoyed their fresh Fruit Tarts. Yummy! Planning another trip with our car to be able to shop the market properly. I highly recommend the gourmet food and the bakery but especially the customer service.“
“This place not only has delicious food and provides gluten free and vegan options. It also has yummy boba and the interior is gorgeous! Sit in or out with lots of plant friends! Such a vibe and great place to get with friendly staff! Cant wait to go back!“
“one of the best decisions I have made in this new year was stopping by and checking this shop out while on a walk through downtown Sarasota.... amazing donuts and the lady who served me was as friendly as a person could be. Definitely will be driving two hours to stop by again from time to time. #Dunkinwho“
“Two great meals and amazing staff to boot. Weary from travel this restaurant delivered the best dirty martini thank you Tobias, and pan seared Cod with Marsala sauce topping and a tomatoe Pearl onion with capers lemon butter sauce. Mmmmmmmm don’t miss this right off Hwy 75 outside Sarasota.“
“This place is a little dive bar gem! The High side is connected to Precision Cycle, so it's basically the biker bar. That being said, the people are super nice, the food is cheap and the service is fast. My sandwich was tasty enough that I ate the whole thing and got a $3 glass of wine to top it off. Seriously, where else can you get a giant sandwich and a drink for $11? They've even got a pool table.“
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
“Lots of great flavors and toppings are particularly impressive for the variety. Is your standard self serve yogurt fare. I appreciated that you could try the flavors. They have free waffle cones on Wednesday but the woman working the task wouldn't give it to us because we didn't put it in 1st. That was annoying and frustrating. The yogurt itself was good.“
“Very yummy ice cream! They have my favorite toppings! Gummy bears, chocolate chips and Strawberry Boba (strawberry flavored balls that explode in your mouth)! They also have this thing where you Mix, Weigh, Pay and it has great prices! Only 71 cents an ounce? Count me in! It also has great service and the place was so clean! I'd rate this place 10/10 if I could!“
French • $
“The ability to speak French isn’t required. Tucked away in the massive UTC 4 corner mall madness complex is a small slice of France. Stopped for lunch but ended up ordering a delicious Eggs Benedict on a melt-in-your-mouth, buttery croissant with salmon. OMG it was amazing!Will need to go back to drool over the back goods.“
“Stopped in and was instantly drawn to the birthday cake donut as I'm a huge sucker for sprinkles. The donut was fantastic and the guy working the counter was just as sweet as the donut. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town! Thanks Five-O! ??“
“Might not be the best pizza I've ever had- but it is definitely one of the better ones. Truly adhering to the New York style pizza making tradition, this is a very thin pie, but one that manages to be both crunchy and chewy, as opposed to just cracker like.I ordered takeout and got the 3 cheese, with the addition of lump ricotta taking the flavor of the pizza to another creamy level. The sauce was good,and it's the kind of pizza where the crust is possibly the best part, as opposed to an afterthought. Definitely deserves the fanfare it has gotten on review sites and notably from Dave Portnoy.“
“Coming from Buffalo, we had to try the fish fry. The fish was flakie and tasty. The breading was a little burnt, and I picked the fish out of the breading. My broccoli was cooked great. The service was great. Our server was friendly, and he was very knowledgeable.“
“Absolutely the best ice cream and service in Sarasota! Gentleman behind the counter took his time sharing information about the different ice creams and happily dishing up samples. Extremely generous portions and even better tasting ice cream! We will be back!“
“Our group of old guys having lunch ate at CPK today. They had a nice but smallish menu including lunch specials. Very decent prices for very nice selections. So, that is a good value situation. Isabella of the waitstaff took good care of us today.“
“The food here is just delicious - carefully prepared, very clean food. The bowl was amazing -- really good quacamole (which they should tell you costs extra) and excellent pico de gallo. My bowl was a bit expensive ($13) for fast food, but the quality of the ingredients makes it worth it. We ordered tortilla chips and they made them fresh immediately -- sooo good. And they serve cold beer! Can't beat this place.“
“I've been here plenty of times over the years, but the last visit missed the mark compared to other times and feels very much like shrinkflation to me. Perhaps one of the most important things I consider next to taste is if the meal is satisfying, and my lunch did not fill my stomach. I got the larb kai, like a hot salad dish with ground chicken. It certainly did taste good, but I would have liked the portion to be bigger for it to be about $15 after tax. The complimentary soup and egg roll are also a smaller amount/shorter roll than ever before. I don't believe my soup bowl was filled even 1/4 of the way up the sides. Would come back again but it'll be a while. I hope the value evens out, if a little more could be served. People don't like leaving hungry.Parking: The San Marco plaza may have limited parking at peak meal hours since it's not very big. Might have to drive around to find a spot“