First Watch

3706 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota
(941) 894-3765

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Heather Coltman

Wonderful service, wonderful food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

SRQ Jones

Heather was fantastic!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Allen Charlton

The wait staff was awesome and the food was delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Doxa Doxa

Prices are too high. 2 eggs breakfast is $14. It should be more like $10.
Hash browns were too salty. Coffee is the cheapest you can get. I don't even buy coffee anymore.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Suz Gabay

Server was friendly and welcoming. Food took forever and was cold when it arrived. Butter didn't melt on the waffle. There were some adorable doggos out on the patio- that was a plus.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Mark

So.....wife got me a salad for lunch and brought it to me. What restaurant puts cold chicken on a salad? Its not even like it was cooked then had cooled off. Its cold like out of the fridge cold. Why? I'm sure she paid way too much for whatever this salad is or was. If I wanted cold chicken on a salad I'd go to Publix and buy a cold salad for the half the price and eat it.

Kevin Piazzisi

Clean, great customer service, food was delicious. Absolutely love the servers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jane Ahern-DeFillippi

Delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tess

Love First Watch!! I never know what I'm going to eat when I go out, but the server made it much more easier on me. I ordered the avocado toast! Let me tell you that this is the best avottoast I have ever had! Hands down the best!

You can taste just how fresh the food is! I will be definitely be coming back again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Arsy Upshaw

I would come back it was awesome 😎 💜💜

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anton Ianakiev

Not a big fan. Good service. Bad food.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 4

Michelle Clox

I'm not usually someone who writes reviews, but I felt it was necessary to share my experience.

I visited this restaurant with my entire family on Sunday, the day before Labor Day. I understand it was a busy day, but I truly didn’t expect such a disappointing experience—not because of the kitchen staff or the food, but because of the demeanor and attitude of the managers currently running the floor.

We were actually seated fairly quickly, which was a pleasant surprise. However, things went downhill soon after.

While we were eating, it became impossible to fully enjoy our meal because one of the female managers was loudly yelling at the kitchen staff. The shouting was harsh and unprofessional, completely disrupting the atmosphere. It felt uncomfortable—not only for us, but clearly for other tables too, as we exchanged awkward glances with the group next to us. We didn’t catch any names, but we could clearly see that two women in charge were the ones creating the tense environment.

What made us feel even more certain about sharing this review is that everyone in my family felt the same way—we all left with the same impression. We've been to this restaurant several times in the past (about five months ago), and the experience was always pleasant. The food came out smoothly, the energy was positive, and that’s what kept us coming back.

Sadly, this time was different, and it strongly felt like a change in management might be the reason. It’s not enjoyable to witness that kind of internal conflict, especially in a place we once appreciated so much.

We’re sharing this with the hope that the right people see it and that it leads to a healthier, more respectful environment for both the staff and future guests.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 3

Rachel Faulkner

Everything at First Watch is delicious! As someone with food sensitivities it’s really nice to have a restaurant where I can eat at and have more than 2 options to pick from.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Laszlo Mayer

This is the second time and second location I visited. Same experience. Great food, great service. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Johan Badenhorst

Best First Watch by far.. and I have been to alot of them.
This labor day weekend 2025 I see we have new updated menu's.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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