This place and all the workers are AMAZING! Thank you for giving my family a moment in time that we will never forget đ
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cathy Palmer
Didnât get to eat there. I think their site should say it is for Ritz Carlton guests only. Walked 20 minutes to get there. Very disappointing
Steve Latour
Wonderful spot with service to match. Ridley's does it right and the bar is top notch! Both Ryan and Michelle knocked it out of the park. Friendly and informed, they made our night even more pleasurable and the food rocks too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James D
What was supposed to be a night out for dinner and drinks turned into a whole magic show. Ryan, the bartender showed us the most mind bending magic tricks. Make sure you go when he is working, you won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Trevin Peterson
We had a great meal on the day after Thanksgiving. Abdullah was our waiter and he was the sweetest most helpful waiter weâve ever had. We have 4 young kids and he took such good care of us.
Food was good. Prices were fair and view was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mariah Lewkowitz
We had a wonderful lunch here! Weâve been staying at this Ritz for over 3 years in Sarasota and decided to try here for lunch and it did not disappoint! Fried shrimp was delicious as well as the Greek salad. Finished it off with the lobster rolls and they did not disappoint. Lindsey was amazing and showed Stellar customer service! We will be back again for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brittany Budden
I couldnât be inside for more than a minute. Had a leave. They have large, 1âx6âx6â perfume diffusers in each corner of the restaurant. The smell is overwhelming like fake, synthetic flowers.. I canât eat food while being accosted by perfume and I wonât eat food coming out of a kitchen with fragrance fumes all over it. So toxic. I donât understand the choice. I have been to several Ritz properties and have never experienced something like this. I want restaurants to smell like freshly prepared, mouthwatering food, not my grandmaâs air freshener.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Lisa Buckler
Dinner menu is not good. Beautiful location, amazing sunsets, drinks good, service great, this is my 4th year staying here and lunch has always been fine. BUT I finally had dinner here and it was very disappointing. How can you serve up terrible seafood pasta in Florida? The mahi was also dry and kind of sad looking. And not cheap either. Maybe we ordered wrong but seafood should have been a pretty safe bet. Iâll stick to lunch on the beach or a sunset cocktail. Definitely pass on dinner.
Gayle Piraino
Weâve had the absolute pleasure of staying at The Beach Residences for the past two months, and itâs been nothing short of a dream (LOL, basically my most favorite week-long vacation times eight)! A major highlight of our stay has been Ridleyâs Porch, the on-site restaurant. With its stunning view of the pool and Gulf, it offers some of the most breathtaking sunsets you could ever imagine.
From the moment we arrive at Ridleyâs Porch, the exceptional Ritz-Carlton service shines through. The valet teamâFico, David, and Thomas - always greet us with warmth, setting a fantastic tone for each visit. Weâve enjoyed chatting with them about life and admiring the beautiful cars that line the driveway!
During our stay, we were fortunate to attend both the French and Spanish wine dinners. The food was outstanding (thank you, Chef Eddy, and Sous Chef Austin!), the wine pairings were impeccable, and we learned so much about the vineyards and varietals. The service was top-notch, and we were lucky to have such great company at our table.
Whether dining indoors or outdoors, at lunch or dinner, the service (servers and runners), food, and drinks were consistently exceptional. We especially loved how the menu evolved during our stay, giving us new and exciting options to try.
One of our favorite moments was enjoying happy hour at the bar after a relaxing day at the beach. The set menu offers delicious food, and the daily drink specials are a great touch. Itâs the perfect way to unwind while catching the sunset. Cyrene and Michelle were fantasticâso friendly, they made us feel right at home, like we were at one of our favorite local bars. One evening when I wasnât feeling the best, Yonney kindly suggested and made me a ginger and bittersâŚand I immediately started feeling better!
We also took advantage of the takeout, which was always delicious, particularly the fresh salads, which were packed so thoughtfully.
During our stay, I had a bit of a last-minute dilemma on Super Bowl Sunday when I needed food for a boat ride. I remembered meeting Juan Cordoba, the Director of Beach Club Operations, one evening during sunset and again at a beach party. He was working alongside his team, which showed how hands-on and dedicated he is. Juan listened to my needs and quickly arranged a menu that from kempâs Market that allowed us to enjoy a leisurely boat ride before the Super Bowl, without interfering with my preparations for the evening. The food was ready before the restaurant even opened, and everything was perfectâhuge thanks to Juan and the Sunday morning kitchen staff for going above and beyond!
As we prepare to leave later this week, itâs definitely bittersweet. Weâve truly loved our time here and are already looking forward to returning next year. If we were residents, thereâs no doubt weâd be members!
Iâd be remiss not to mention the fantastic team members we encountered along the way at Ridleyâs Porchâspecial thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen â you are an amazing team! ⢠Culinary Team: Chef Eddy and Sous Chef Austin ⢠Food Runners: Piero, Alian, Patricia, and Adriana ⢠Bartenders: Eric, Cyrene, Michelle, Britt, Yonney, and Joe ⢠Ridleyâs Porch: William, Clarissa, Anna, and Angelina ⢠Kempâs Market: Francesco and Carlie ⢠Valet Team: David, Thomas, and Fico ⢠Leadership: Jay and Caitlin, who are always on and behind the scenes supporting the team in every situation.
PS: Dining at Ridley's Porch is also an added benefit when staying at the Ritz Carlton, Sarasota. The hotel also provides a bus shuttle service to take you door to door!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A. Everhart
This is such a wonderful location. The server, Clarissa, was so attentive, and our food was delicious.
Our dining experience at Ridley's Porch was nothing short of disastrous. From the delayed bread service to the inedible charred octopus, the meal left much to be desired. The lack of attention to detail and poor quality of the food significantly detracted from what should have been an enjoyable evening.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
sam altajar
Good service and food . Sunset view is breathtaking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos, Ridley's Bacon Caesar Salad
Claire Johnson
Excellent location to watch the sunset and we had the most kind and attentive server. We shared the Greek Salad and both had the Open Blue Cobia which was hearty and absolutely delicious. Mine was on the butternut squash risotto. The two paired together was perfection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Lubin
Good food at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club restaurant. Sandwiches and salads delish and French fries very crisp and tasty.
This place and all the workers are AMAZING! Thank you for giving my family a moment in time that we will never forget đ
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Didnât get to eat there. I think their site should say it is for Ritz Carlton guests only. Walked 20 minutes to get there. Very disappointing
Wonderful spot with service to match. Ridley's does it right and the bar is top notch! Both Ryan and Michelle knocked it out of the park. Friendly and informed, they made our night even more pleasurable and the food rocks too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What was supposed to be a night out for dinner and drinks turned into a whole magic show. Ryan, the bartender showed us the most mind bending magic tricks. Make sure you go when he is working, you won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a great meal on the day after Thanksgiving. Abdullah was our waiter and he was the sweetest most helpful waiter weâve ever had. We have 4 young kids and he took such good care of us.
Food was good. Prices were fair and view was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We had a wonderful lunch here! Weâve been staying at this Ritz for over 3 years in Sarasota and decided to try here for lunch and it did not disappoint! Fried shrimp was delicious as well as the Greek salad. Finished it off with the lobster rolls and they did not disappoint. Lindsey was amazing and showed Stellar customer service! We will be back again for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I couldnât be inside for more than a minute. Had a leave. They have large, 1âx6âx6â perfume diffusers in each corner of the restaurant. The smell is overwhelming like fake, synthetic flowers.. I canât eat food while being accosted by perfume and I wonât eat food coming out of a kitchen with fragrance fumes all over it. So toxic. I donât understand the choice. I have been to several Ritz properties and have never experienced something like this. I want restaurants to smell like freshly prepared, mouthwatering food, not my grandmaâs air freshener.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Dinner menu is not good. Beautiful location, amazing sunsets, drinks good, service great, this is my 4th year staying here and lunch has always been fine. BUT I finally had dinner here and it was very disappointing. How can you serve up terrible seafood pasta in Florida? The mahi was also dry and kind of sad looking. And not cheap either. Maybe we ordered wrong but seafood should have been a pretty safe bet. Iâll stick to lunch on the beach or a sunset cocktail. Definitely pass on dinner.
Weâve had the absolute pleasure of staying at The Beach Residences for the past two months, and itâs been nothing short of a dream (LOL, basically my most favorite week-long vacation times eight)! A major highlight of our stay has been Ridleyâs Porch, the on-site restaurant. With its stunning view of the pool and Gulf, it offers some of the most breathtaking sunsets you could ever imagine.
From the moment we arrive at Ridleyâs Porch, the exceptional Ritz-Carlton service shines through. The valet teamâFico, David, and Thomas - always greet us with warmth, setting a fantastic tone for each visit. Weâve enjoyed chatting with them about life and admiring the beautiful cars that line the driveway!
During our stay, we were fortunate to attend both the French and Spanish wine dinners. The food was outstanding (thank you, Chef Eddy, and Sous Chef Austin!), the wine pairings were impeccable, and we learned so much about the vineyards and varietals. The service was top-notch, and we were lucky to have such great company at our table.
Whether dining indoors or outdoors, at lunch or dinner, the service (servers and runners), food, and drinks were consistently exceptional. We especially loved how the menu evolved during our stay, giving us new and exciting options to try.
One of our favorite moments was enjoying happy hour at the bar after a relaxing day at the beach. The set menu offers delicious food, and the daily drink specials are a great touch. Itâs the perfect way to unwind while catching the sunset. Cyrene and Michelle were fantasticâso friendly, they made us feel right at home, like we were at one of our favorite local bars. One evening when I wasnât feeling the best, Yonney kindly suggested and made me a ginger and bittersâŚand I immediately started feeling better!
We also took advantage of the takeout, which was always delicious, particularly the fresh salads, which were packed so thoughtfully.
During our stay, I had a bit of a last-minute dilemma on Super Bowl Sunday when I needed food for a boat ride. I remembered meeting Juan Cordoba, the Director of Beach Club Operations, one evening during sunset and again at a beach party. He was working alongside his team, which showed how hands-on and dedicated he is. Juan listened to my needs and quickly arranged a menu that from kempâs Market that allowed us to enjoy a leisurely boat ride before the Super Bowl, without interfering with my preparations for the evening. The food was ready before the restaurant even opened, and everything was perfectâhuge thanks to Juan and the Sunday morning kitchen staff for going above and beyond!
As we prepare to leave later this week, itâs definitely bittersweet. Weâve truly loved our time here and are already looking forward to returning next year. If we were residents, thereâs no doubt weâd be members!
Iâd be remiss not to mention the fantastic team members we encountered along the way at Ridleyâs Porchâspecial thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen â you are an amazing team!
⢠Culinary Team: Chef Eddy and Sous Chef Austin
⢠Food Runners: Piero, Alian, Patricia, and Adriana
⢠Bartenders: Eric, Cyrene, Michelle, Britt, Yonney, and Joe
⢠Ridleyâs Porch: William, Clarissa, Anna, and Angelina
⢠Kempâs Market: Francesco and Carlie
⢠Valet Team: David, Thomas, and Fico
⢠Leadership: Jay and Caitlin, who are always on and behind the scenes supporting the team in every situation.
PS: Dining at Ridley's Porch is also an added benefit when staying at the Ritz Carlton, Sarasota. The hotel also provides a bus shuttle service to take you door to door!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is such a wonderful location. The server, Clarissa, was so attentive, and our food was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ridley's Bacon Caesar Salad
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Definitely a must see
Our dining experience at Ridley's Porch was nothing short of disastrous. From the delayed bread service to the inedible charred octopus, the meal left much to be desired. The lack of attention to detail and poor quality of the food significantly detracted from what should have been an enjoyable evening.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Good service and food . Sunset view is breathtaking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos, Ridley's Bacon Caesar Salad
Excellent location to watch the sunset and we had the most kind and attentive server. We shared the Greek Salad and both had the Open Blue Cobia which was hearty and absolutely delicious. Mine was on the butternut squash risotto. The two paired together was perfection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club restaurant. Sandwiches and salads delish and French fries very crisp and tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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