Accidentally found this bar because we had some time to waste waiting for an appointment. We are so glad we did! Food was delicious, service was attentive, but my night cap martini was seriously the best espresso martini i have ever had!!!! We will definitely go back for dinner and more espresso martinis!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joan Dedolph
We had a reservation for 12, they were ready for us when we arrived. Big plus! They were very busy so it was a bit of a wait for our food but it was worth the wait! All 12 of us were served at the same time, which impressed me! We had salmon and whiskey chicken. Vegetables were cooked to perfection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Luca Lazzari
I was served by a young handsome man who gave me the best service I could ever ask for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
KAREN BEATTY
Wow loved this place! Came for happy hour and had dinner at a table in the bar. Nice happy hour prices, food was delicious and affordably priced. Luca was our server, he was pleasant, friendly, and attentive. Music was amazing. We will defiantly be returning. They also have a speak easy in the back offering tastings of whiskey and such that we will explore at a later date. Loved it, put it on your list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TERI DUNCAN
We come whenever one of our favorite performers is scheduled. Our first time was amazing. Food was great! Staff was attentive. A fun evening.Unfortunately, every visit since has been a little worse. The dishes aren't prepared consistently from week to week. The staff seems less and less caring.Tonight, our waiter took our drink order, then waited until 3 minutes after happy hour so we were not able to order from that menu...though we'd been sitting for 30 minutes. He said "I'm sorry" and didn't bother trying to make it right.All in all, I am pretty disappointed. I know others who feel the same. Pity.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Kevin Bulmann
Great, drinks, food, and reasonable price for the excellent quality ingredients and preparation. Thank you Neat ownership and staff for a job well done!!! We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janice Baynai
Loved it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kellymarie Lima
We go to first watch often and decided to try Neat with the raving reviews. We sat at the bar and Mike's service was spectacular. He recommended a lavender oasis martini. I was skeptical because I'm not a gin drinker but his recommendation did not disappoint. To pair perfectly Mike also recommended the Mahi special with a devine blueberry chutney. We snacked on some house made chips while enjoying the good music and admiring the unique decor while waiting for our food. 5 out of 5 stars for every sense possible and we will definitely be back and looking forward to having Mike take care of us for sure!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael
FYI from other prior patrons, this restaurant has a not so neat policy which will add a 20% service fee to your tab which results in putting you in a rather uncomfortable position when it comes time to pay. It is not clearly displayed on the website or online menu. This can result in an awkward experience with the server, giving you a pressured feeling into double tipping and question a return visit. I’d like to visit this establishment but will not do so at this time. Please help spread the word.
Pat Sproehnle
This is the best secret in Sarasota!!!! Omg. The food is delicious and the staff are welcoming and awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion, Soup of the Day, Chips
A large group of us went to celebrate a friend's birthday recently. Our server, Mike, took EXTRAORDINARY care of us. All the staff were fantastic, and it's clear they care about delivering a good experience!Quick note about the food: everything I tasted was delicious, but I'd eaten beforehand so I only nibbled a bit. I'm cautious about giving 5 stars, though, so I may upgrade my food rating after going back and having the full dining experience. And I definitely plan to do that!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jeff Supplee (Powercore)
Funny enough I've driven past it so many times going to first watch and never noticed it . Had a mushroom and Swiss for take out , and was very pleased .Good thickness , and cooked just the way I wanted (medium rare) not sure why the lettuce, tomato and onions that came with it ? but was perfect .The other thing was when I walked in, immediately greeted and help was offered , meanwhile the entire lobby of people dancing to the band . Very cool environment. Maybe next time I'll dine in !Thanks !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chelsey Lucas
Mike’s service was fantastic, friendly, and super knowledgeable, and the food was great! Chicken cordon bleu with mashed potatoes and asparagus were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onion Soup
Edmond LaFrance
Visited for the first time on 3/7 and will never return. Hostess (owner? NY, maybe Long Island accent?) was very rude, asking dismissively upon arrival (despite a virtually empty restaurant inside and out) if we had a reservation when I said "Two, please" (for my teen daughter and I), and, then, when I politely said "No" and asked somewhat incredulously, "Do we need one?", 'host'ess answered, "Well, maybe, but not right now." (!!!?), then we asked to sit outside (because the music inside was so loud), I ordered a burger medium rare and was served, literally, a raw burger (in violation of food safety law!!!), but, rather than complain, we 'sat it out' and, to 'top it all off' were getting bitten by small bugs that were by the bushes, all to say I not only cannot recommend but highly advise against patronizing this 'establishment'.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Jenn Myers
This is a hidden gem! The food was amazing - we ordered a burger and a salmon BLT and the prices are much less than expected.The cocktail menu is well-rounded with something for everyone. The bartender Mike is creative and makes the tastiest cocktails on the fly. We can't wait to be back!
Accidentally found this bar because we had some time to waste waiting for an appointment. We are so glad we did! Food was delicious, service was attentive, but my night cap martini was seriously the best espresso martini i have ever had!!!! We will definitely go back for dinner and more espresso martinis!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a reservation for 12, they were ready for us when we arrived. Big plus! They were very busy so it was a bit of a wait for our food but it was worth the wait! All 12 of us were served at the same time, which impressed me! We had salmon and whiskey chicken. Vegetables were cooked to perfection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I was served by a young handsome man who gave me the best service I could ever ask for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow loved this place! Came for happy hour and had dinner at a table in the bar. Nice happy hour prices, food was delicious and affordably priced. Luca was our server, he was pleasant, friendly, and attentive. Music was amazing. We will defiantly be returning. They also have a speak easy in the back offering tastings of whiskey and such that we will explore at a later date. Loved it, put it on your list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We come whenever one of our favorite performers is scheduled. Our first time was amazing. Food was great! Staff was attentive. A fun evening.Unfortunately, every visit since has been a little worse. The dishes aren't prepared consistently from week to week. The staff seems less and less caring.Tonight, our waiter took our drink order, then waited until 3 minutes after happy hour so we were not able to order from that menu...though we'd been sitting for 30 minutes. He said "I'm sorry" and didn't bother trying to make it right.All in all, I am pretty disappointed. I know others who feel the same. Pity.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Great, drinks, food, and reasonable price for the excellent quality ingredients and preparation. Thank you Neat ownership and staff for a job well done!!! We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We go to first watch often and decided to try Neat with the raving reviews. We sat at the bar and Mike's service was spectacular. He recommended a lavender oasis martini. I was skeptical because I'm not a gin drinker but his recommendation did not disappoint. To pair perfectly Mike also recommended the Mahi special with a devine blueberry chutney. We snacked on some house made chips while enjoying the good music and admiring the unique decor while waiting for our food. 5 out of 5 stars for every sense possible and we will definitely be back and looking forward to having Mike take care of us for sure!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
FYI from other prior patrons, this restaurant has a not so neat policy which will add a 20% service fee to your tab which results in putting you in a rather uncomfortable position when it comes time to pay. It is not clearly displayed on the website or online menu. This can result in an awkward experience with the server, giving you a pressured feeling into double tipping and question a return visit. I’d like to visit this establishment but will not do so at this time. Please help spread the word.
This is the best secret in Sarasota!!!! Omg. The food is delicious and the staff are welcoming and awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion, Soup of the Day, Chips
Restaurantji Recommends
A large group of us went to celebrate a friend's birthday recently. Our server, Mike, took EXTRAORDINARY care of us. All the staff were fantastic, and it's clear they care about delivering a good experience!Quick note about the food: everything I tasted was delicious, but I'd eaten beforehand so I only nibbled a bit. I'm cautious about giving 5 stars, though, so I may upgrade my food rating after going back and having the full dining experience. And I definitely plan to do that!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Funny enough I've driven past it so many times going to first watch and never noticed it . Had a mushroom and Swiss for take out , and was very pleased .Good thickness , and cooked just the way I wanted (medium rare) not sure why the lettuce, tomato and onions that came with it ? but was perfect .The other thing was when I walked in, immediately greeted and help was offered , meanwhile the entire lobby of people dancing to the band . Very cool environment. Maybe next time I'll dine in !Thanks !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike’s service was fantastic, friendly, and super knowledgeable, and the food was great! Chicken cordon bleu with mashed potatoes and asparagus were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onion Soup
Visited for the first time on 3/7 and will never return. Hostess (owner? NY, maybe Long Island accent?) was very rude, asking dismissively upon arrival (despite a virtually empty restaurant inside and out) if we had a reservation when I said "Two, please" (for my teen daughter and I), and, then, when I politely said "No" and asked somewhat incredulously, "Do we need one?", 'host'ess answered, "Well, maybe, but not right now." (!!!?), then we asked to sit outside (because the music inside was so loud), I ordered a burger medium rare and was served, literally, a raw burger (in violation of food safety law!!!), but, rather than complain, we 'sat it out' and, to 'top it all off' were getting bitten by small bugs that were by the bushes, all to say I not only cannot recommend but highly advise against patronizing this 'establishment'.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
This is a hidden gem! The food was amazing - we ordered a burger and a salmon BLT and the prices are much less than expected.The cocktail menu is well-rounded with something for everyone. The bartender Mike is creative and makes the tastiest cocktails on the fly. We can't wait to be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger, Salmon blt