37 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Sarasota

“Absolutely phenomenal food! An Iowa family visiting for vacation and was NOT disappointed! We tried the Al pastor taco, the shrimp taco, asada tacos, a classic all American, and a quesadilla… all were absolutely fantastic! The salsa… SO GOOD 👏🏻 Even though we’re only here for a few days we will definitely find ourself coming back before heading back home! The staff were extremely kind and helpful on answering questions as well! 10/10 highly recommend!! Thanks for a great experience!“

“Stopped in today while driving by. What an amazing spot. I could not have a higher recommendation for Lady Lola Food Truck. The staff was awesome and very helpful. The food was over the top amazing. Well prepared and creative. 11/10“

“Tony’s Chicago Hot Dogs in Sarasota is the real deal. The hot dogs are deep-fried and cooked over hot coils, giving them a crisp bite and smoky flavor you don’t get anywhere else. Toppings are classic Chicago-style, fresh, and piled high. It’s a fun, casual spot that delivers exactly what you want from a hot dog stand.“

“I went through the drive thru today around 11:30 -12 in the afternoon. A simple order or a single deluxe burger combo meal. The young man who took my order was so kind and respectful! Asked me questions and said thank you! Wow! I love amazing customer service and that is what I got. So appreciated.“

“Love their food“

“Love the food and the service“

“Chicken tenders were awesome need to learn how to Cook sweet potato fries they were overcooked“

“Fresh, fast and tasty! They don’t hassle you about wearing a mask either!“

“love the food and of course, they have excellent Sweet Tea ! Employee's are pleasant and respectful and the place is clean, very important!“

“Fantastic restaurant with fantastic employees. They always provide excellent customer service, that’s half the reason I enjoy coming out. Keep up the good work!“

“Ordered the grilled chicken and egg white sandwich yesterday morning with the minis and the bacon egg cheese buisciit for my boys. We love breakfast here before school. Makes the Day better!!!“

“As always. Hot, fairly quick.. don’t eat it a lot but when I do I really enjoy it. 😁😁“

“Gets busy.
Like real busy and loud. But that's fine this pizza is amazing. Fire kissed fresh goodness 😍
HEY!

BRING👏 BACK👏GARLIC👏DOE-KNOTS!

And you must've forgot Tabasco sause on the grocery list because I didn't see any....“

“Hello I just wanted to share I have been there twice so far and I have had the same girl her name tag said lya I remember because I told her her name was weird , she was so amazing and sweet and professional , and fast . Both times she was so sweet I just wanted to say she's an awesome employee and I come here all the time .“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I had an excellent experience at Checkers on Lockwood Ridge Road in Sarasota! From the moment I arrived, the team was friendly, welcoming, and professional. The food was fresh, hot, and made exactly as ordered. The burgers were delicious, the fries were perfectly seasoned, and the service was surprisingly fast even during a busy time.
What really stood out was the attention to customer service. The staff worked efficiently while maintaining a positive attitude, making the entire experience enjoyable. The restaurant was clean, well-maintained, and clearly focused on providing a great experience for every guest.
This is by far one of the best Checkers locations I’ve visited. If you’re looking for great food, fast service, and a team that truly cares about its customers, I highly recommend this location. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“I used my app to order. It stated a 5-12 minute wait. I waited 20 minutes to go get my food, when I got there I waited another 20 minutes for my order to be completed. They were very busy as usual, however, I felt like the online orders were not being given priority. Especially with the estimated completion time posted after my order. I love the restaurant and the food is excellent.“

“Today was my 1st time at Culvers, I came to the one on Fruitville Rd in Sarasota, FL and I went to order on the drive thru, a young man greeted me and I told him this was my 1st time here and I didnt know what to order then he told me he could help me, I placed my order for a burger, fries and a drink. Went to pay and I saw the young man who took my order, Donovan was his name. I asked for a manager and I told him what a pleasant and great experience I had with Donovan. His customer service skills are phenomenal and management needed to know about it. We definitely need more people like Donovan to work in Customer Service.
Keep up the good work and the awesome attitude.
Thank you.
Alex.“

“Food was great the store whatsoever understaffed. I felt bad for the sales, Clark.“

“Sometimes they can be quick, other times they take too long. I have ordered a few times and they don't put the mobile orders on the rack like other locations do and I have to go up and ask about my order. They tell me they didn't know if I wanted my food in a bag. I thought that was the point of mobile orders? To grab your food and go.“

“First time here with my family it was really yummy burger it taste fresh and I love their fries too!“

“This is truly a best kept secret of Sarasota. The food portions ,Quality and service are amazing. Oh i forgot to mention how clean thi.s restaurant is. This is the best of the best“

“Sofia and the Manager (who was visiting from the Ana Maria Island location) were absolutely terrific. Sophia recommended some healthy choices, and the manager refilled my iced tea three times. Then, as I was leaving, he retrieved a large cup and filled it up with half-and-half tea. Perfect!“

“The staff was friendly and my Italian sub was perfect, which is the kind of quality I expect from Jersey Mike's. But I have to ding at least one star here because I was the only one in the shop and although I only ordered one sub, the person preparing my sandwich was also preparing three other sandwiches at the same time. I understand phone in and app orders need to be filled, but I believe a customer standing there waiting for their subs should be given at least some deference. I had somewhere to be, and this almost made me late.“

“Picked up company at the airport and they were hungry. So, we went to the drive-thru at Culvers and got 4 butter burgers with the works, onion rings, French fries, iced teas and strawberry parfaits. The bill was over 50.00 so we also received a free pint of Culver's custard. Everything was great!“

“I can’t say enough good things about this Pizza Hut location. Their customer service is truly above and beyond every single time. They always make you feel valued as a customer, but the last visit really stood out they actually created a custom pizza just to make me happy. That level of care and attention is rare these days. Great food, great people, and amazing service. Highly recommended!“

“Great subs!! Love the Grilled Italian!! Great Staff!!“

“Wawa has always been my go to in a.m. for coffee ☕️ they make any speciality & self serve & the food is pretty good @ the grill. Not to shabby for a gas station/ convenient store. Out of all wawa is best by far [ plus their bathrooms are always clean) the one I go to always is. On honore& Clark. Gas is a lot lower than most.“

“Food = best sandwiches out of all Jersey mikes
Service = all the women are phenomenal and I look forward to being here every time!

Atmosphere = amazing, we all just laughed while they made my sandwich.

Thank yall so much“

“The Jersey Mike on Fruitville in Sarasota are unbelievable. The people were great there. The sandwiches are fantastic and the managers are so professional !!! I’ll go there every day for different types of sandwiches and they are all delicious one Employee named Josh. It was very helpful but they all are love going to Jersey Mike’s on Fruitville Road in Sarasota, Florida.“

“McDonald's isnt what it used to be when I was young, but this particular store has made me a fan again.
I will usually stop in everyother weekend through their drive through (my occasional guilty pleasure). A couple of weeks ago, as I was being handed my food through the pickup window, I'd asked the young man if he were the Manager (he was dressed for the part) and when he replied that he was, I gave him a very extended compliment on how impressed I've been, every time I came through. The food quality was much better than others in town. I specifically mentioned this to him, and explained that there was another location one mile from my house, and I will always go two miles out of my way to this one.

The difference is obvious. This Manager is not only good at his job, but he is obviously doing his job very well. From the final package (the food) back to entering the drive thru, to the crew members, with politness and even being attentive.
Sorry that I dont remember the mangers name, but if he is reading this, he'll remember this breif conversation we had 😉“

“First time trying Culvers
I don't know why I hadn't tried it before. Service was fantastic. Food was really good. Prices were the same as McDonald's but better quality food. I will be having culvers more often. I would recommend this location and Culvers for anyone wanting a quick bite to eat. 5 stars“

“I tried this last night and by far the best food! i had the Quesabirria. Absolutely delicious. the meat melts in your mouth.“

“Hot zamn, this place was AWESOMEEE! They embodied “freaky fast” before my eyes. Shoutout Christy!!!! My sandwich was so good, I can say that because I have gotten the same sandwich at every Jimmy John’s from here to Colorado, and this was the best. They also didn’t mind my friend doing my hair really quick. Such a positive energy in there!“

“The location was very clean and well stocked. Food was prepared well and as ordered (one order has many mods). Ingredients tasted fresh. Team members friendly and helpful. There was a young man working the front counter and I didn't believe he stopped cleaning and organizing the entire time we were there. It seems like they actually care about the restaurant. Very nice!“

“Let me start by saying Wow. I am absolutely floored by the level of customer service provided in this location. My daughter is very picky, but has some how come to love the club sub from Jersey Mikes and refuses to get a sandwich from anywhere else. In particular she loves this location. Generally, every store we visit provides a great food experience, but there is something or should I say someone this location has, that others don’t. This gentleman’s name is Todd. Todd provides exemplary service. He recognizes my daughter and to a T remembers her exact order, and even got her to try a different bread. If this man doesn’t run this store he SHOULD. I cannot say enough positive words about what I experienced as I watched him interact with our whole family. Thank you Todd, for going above and beyond. Thank you for being a shining example of what it means to make a difference in somebodies day.“

“I've only ever visited this location's drive through for breakfast but have always had a good experience. The people are actually friendly and seem like they care. The food is always fresh and I appreciate that they use real eggs.“