Lido Island Grill

400 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota
(941) 444-7495

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Charles Harris

On 7/06/25 I ordered 2 scoops of ice-cream in a waffle cone. They charged me $8.59 plus tip, for a ridiculously small amount of ice cream in a waffle cone. Literally it was pathetic, and the ice-cream barely came over the top of the waffle cone and they have the nerve to charge me $8.59. I can get a whole gallon of ice-cream at the store for that price. I told the lady I am not accepting this and this isn't 2 scoops what I ordered. She said it is 4 ounces of ice-cream, and I can pay for more ice cream. I told her what she provided me is a total rip off for what they charge, and I am not paying her more money for another scoop. I told her to take the product back, she said she can't take it back due to it being food. I told her I want a refund because I am not paying for a tiny amount of ice-cream. She said she needed to get a manager to reverse the charges, but there was no manager available. She said she will write a note to have the charges reversed by a Manager, and it will take 6 weeks. There is no way I am going to wait 6 weeks to get my money back. I didn't believe any action would be taken by this business, so I disputed the charges on my credit card as soon as it posted. I am not allowing this shady business get away with scamming tourists visiting Lido Beach. Beware of this establishment. Don't order any ice-cream from them unless you don't mind being scammed. I won't visit this establishment again.

Laura Harrington

Fun lunch. Great options. Relaxing enjoyable live music.

Angela

The girl working the bar in the afternoon on June 18th is absolutely miserable and rude. No one deserves to be treated poorly for simply coming up to order a drink at the place she chose to work.

Jason Stoddard

Beach front lunch

Mario Mazz

Well we
Have heard that the lobster rolls were good here with the previous owners . So we gave it a try with the new owners . It WAS NOT A HIT ! Look I have had lobster rolls all over and honestly I’m sad to say these were the worst . Come on guys pull it
Off the menu if you’re not going to do it right . It was fishy ! It was mashed up . Check my photo I had two like this for $50 with a beverage and small tip I can say no nay never no more ! Cold or hot lobster rolls are supposed to be tasty & fresh . And taste clean not fishy . My wife wouldn’t even finish hers I ate
Mine and got scared it may be a mistake . That’s not how you should feel . After eating some I really couldn’t return it lol . It was an embarrassment . To go stand up have to confront them and ask for what ? My money ? A replacement ( oh no ) , or so
Thing else after my appetite was already spoiled from funky fish . So the chicken fingers looked good the woman sharing out picnic bench table had those . We also were asked by others how were those rolls …. Two thumbs down guys ! Pull them off the menu if you can’t get them right you’re doing damage and wasting . Dr. Mazzeo

Leslie Smith

Not the same as it used to be before owner change. Lobster rolls are mediocre and not worth the value. Served with tortilla chips with no salsa or anything to eat them with. Disappointed with owner change that longer rolls are not as good as what they used to be. Staff unwilling to accept feedback and were rude. Hopeful management will reconsider offerings and improve food quality to offer same offerings of the previous food quality. Missing out on having a prime location with poor food quality a

Eli G

I love this place. Come here every time I come to lido key area beach. Service is the best and the foood always tastes the best. Highly reccomend the mahi tacos.

Good area to just hangout also and get away from the sun for a bit. Sometime they’ll have live music and that’s always a vibe.

Parking: Park in the big lido parking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled or Blackened Mahi, Hotdog, Coconut Shrimp, Lobster Salad

KM H

Okay, I had super low expectations for a beachside “concession stand”-like lunch spot. We were happily shocked with the food quality. My husband and I split a wrap with fries. The wrap had fresh guacamole salsa that was lovely. Others in our party had fish tacos, chicken tenders, and a hot dog. The fries were typical, but hot, crispy, not too greasy goodness, so that’s a win. It was around $83 for 6 of us and it was far better than any fast food restaurant hands down. One of our orders was given the wrong side (tortilla chips instead of fries, but they swapped them out). The concrete picnic tables are obviously uncomfortable on the bum, but highly necessary for beachside dining. They were shaded from the sun, but not so clean. I put sanitizer on napkins and tried to wipe them off. All in all, we were pleased and enjoyed the food.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Debbie Barbose-Carpenter

Before ordering the grouper sandwich I asked is the grouper from the Gulf. She said yes…I then asked is it wild caught Gulf of Mexico grouper? I also told her I am from Florida so I eat a lot of grouper. She once again said yes.

It was NOT wild caught Gulf grouper. I took it back to the counter and asked her what they served me as it was not gulf grouper. She said it was and when I said it wasn’t, she snickered and said whatever.
I guess since it’s a tourist area they can get away with lying to the customers.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

astrida mcfarland

Memorial Day weekend was our first time at Lido Beach, which was great. It is a beautiful beach but since it is further out, there weren't as many people there. That was ok with us because we were able to park immediately and get a good spot.

We also didn't have to stand in a long line to get lunch at Lido Island Grill either on a 95-degree day! It is located conveniently close and a short walking distance at the beach.

Service was a bit slow, but the staff were nice and apologetic. It was just so hot standing in the sun. We did find a shady spot, though. We ordered the grouper tacos with fries and water.
The food was ok, not the best, but at least we weren't hungry afterward. It was your average beach grill.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Norma Rodriguez

Unfortunately, it was raining during my visit, the Colombian bathroom lady, very friendly, makes cleaning her happy day. They are kind...
An excellent burger, generous portion.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

VICTORIA WEBER

Food is good, but customer service by cashier today is BAD. We visit lido beach frequently and bring our lunches. TODAY, we regretfully decided to treat ourselves and eat at the Lldo Island Grill. We ordered 2 meals and were charged for 3. When we brought it to the young cashiers attention prior to receiving our food, (cashier with the glasses- no nametag) she said very annoyyed with us said : yeah there's a wrap on your bill too ( which we didn't order) she never offered a refund and then gave us the 3 meals even though we wanted 2. One of the sandwich that I did order, wasn't made the way I ordered it, so I took it back to them at which time the same cashier argued with me repeatedly in front of a line of customers that I didn't order it that way, at which I reassured her that I did... with extreme hesitation and an argumentative big attitude, she offered to replace the sandwich with the one I had ordered. The new sandwich did end up being very good, but that type of treatment taught us that we can "treat ourselves" by bringing our own food rather than ordering from them.. . Aweful and Sad.

ETEM UĞUR ÇAKAR

The best hamburger I have ever eaten in my life, perfect

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Darren Erickson

The food was pretty good for a beachside window. They let you take the trays and food back to your beach chair. The price was pretty high, but that is expected for beachside. BLT and coconut shrimp were really good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Hotdog, Coconut Shrimp

Marc Sipolt

DO NOT GET THE CALAMARI!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 1

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