While in the Lakewood Ranch area, Sarasota... We were looking for something "different ". Thanks…read moreto YELP, The Good Liquid Brewery popped up. In we went. Very pleasant, right on the lake with a great view. It was quite windy today, so we sat inside at the bar. Kayla was our Bartender. What a cheerful young lady. Very personable and attentive. As a Brewery, they offer a pretty good selection of beers, along with a full bar. Today, they were out of their Amber, so I ordered their Kolsch. Quite tasty. For food, we ordered the fish-n-chips to share. We weren't very hungry and this was perfect portion to share. AND, it was one of the best fish -n-chips we've had in a long time. Not at all greasy, firm fish and the fries were over the top !! Crispy outside and soft, fluffy inside. Coleslaw was flavorful with a lean towards vinegar, Not heavy mayo like in some places. Very tasty. We enjoyed ourselves and would definitely stop again the next time we are close to that area.

A brewery with a great location/view. Decent beer if not amazing. Ok food. Service was a little…read moreslow because not a lot of people sitting out by the water. We got visited by a friendly(?) local gator which was fun. Tough to find parking nearby so recommend parking wherever you can and walking over. We didn't try a lot of their beers but what we did try was fine but nothing that we thought was memorable. And if you're a brewery, your beers have to standout. It probably is a 3.5 star location. Good for families. Good for spending a good chunk of time in this area. Not necessarily a destination.

Good selection of beers and mixed drinks, food is above average for bar food, service and wait…read moretimes are very good bingo night is fun haven't been to dueling piano night yet but will definitely go soon

The good. I loved…read morethe chicken wings here. Absolutely delicious. The salad was phenomenal! So flavorful, and honestly, very beautiful to look at! Great plating overall at this spot. Plenty of "spaces" to sit, depending on your mood. Indoor, outdoor, high and low seating, family-friendly. Staff was very nice and helpful. Just the right amount of chatty. My wife loved her lager. The not so good. My only complaint here is a significant one considering we came to a brewing spot. I ordered the stout. I order them at any brewing place we visit. This was by far the most bland, watery stout I've tasted. I let the server know when she asked us how it was. She didn't have much to say about it. Seemed surprised to hear it. Other than that, the experience at Big Top was nice. We'd return on our way back from doing something in Sarasota.

Sophie's is Sarasota's best secret nestled inside Saks. The staff is amazing and the food has never…read morelet us down. It is like sitting inside Hudson's from my Michigan days. I am also thankful that they are NOT closing!!!!

My husband and I recently had the pleasure if dining at Sophie's, in Saks Fifth Avenue in Sarasota…read more What an amazing experience. The decor both inside and outside so chic. We had Matty as our waitress. She was spot on with top notch service and a wonderful personality. We started with a bread basket of assorted toppings, delicious. He had the Tai chicken. Well prepared and perfect with seasoning. I had on of the best burger ever. Cooked and seasoned perfectly at medium rare with tasty fries. The manager checked on us several times, a nice touch you don't see anymore. If you happen to be in the area at the mall, I highly recommend this restaurant. You will not be disappointed. We will be back.

We decided to stop in Sarasota for a quick lunch halfway through our recent road trip and…read morediscovered the beautiful Waterside Place neighborhood. There are quite a few restaurants to choose from in this little area, and Allswell caught our eye. It is a elevated gastrobar and Irish pub serving up comfort food favorites. The interior has a vintage art deco feel and it was pretty chill on a late Sunday afternoon. We got a table inside -- they also have a large outdoor patio, but it's too hot right now. The service was quick which we appreciated. I started with the zero-proof "Spritz Me Softly" (lyres italian aperitif, sparkling lemonade, fever tree elderflower tonic, & citrus) which was light and refreshing. For food, we ordered the French onion soup and the classic fish & chips. Both were delicious and their fries are perfection. They have really mastered the French onion soup. My reason for giving 4 stars is that they seem to have a fly problem inside, which made the experience much less enjoyable. We were being swarmed by tons of flies throughout our entire meal, constantly swatting them away. They kept landing on my husband & son's heads. We were seated at the table nearest to the kitchen. All the doors & windows were closed, so it was a bit concerning that there were so many. Hopefully they get that issue sorted out.

AGAIN, another awesome experience at Allswell! Went yesterday for Mother's Day and enjoyed another…read moregreat meal! Had no problem getting reservations a few dates before, had a great outdoor table that was definitely better than being inside. Our server-Makayla, arrived immediately, helped us through their brunch menu and returned shortly with our drinks. I have to tell ya that their "limitless" Bloody Marys and Mimosas for only $25 is a great deal!! Of course we had to order their FAMOUS Banana Old Fashioned, a Bloody Mary and a Hugo Spritz. We ordered the following brunch entrees: -Truffle Mushroom Omelette -Signature Allswell Burger -Full Monty Sandwich -Chicken & Waffle Stack EVERYTHING WAS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS, HOT AND VERY TASTY! Job WELL DONE the Vicky and her ENTIRE team! This place is definitely my new go to place to eat. Can't wait to see their new restaurant concept that's going into the old McGrath's location on Main Street in LWR. If they do as good of a job there as they do in Waterside, I'll definitely have another place to add to my 'regular' places to go!

We had the halibut special with crab, the rainbow trout, and the ribeye. The halibut was…read morespectacular. Melted in your mouth. The trout was very good; the dill sauce was a great accent. Both came with a kale and quinoa salad which was refreshing with a hint of heat. A+. Unfortunately the ribeye initially was overdone. My partner ordered medium rare, and although the steak was flavorful, there was no pink in sight and it was slightly tough. After a few minutes, when our server checked in, we let him know, a manager came over soon after, and he said he would have it redone. It took longer than expected, and the other two of us were done eating before it arrived. In fact, I was panicked that the steak would again be overdone as some time had passed, and I said that to the server. But the steak was perfectly done when it arrived. To make up for the lateness, the manager offered us a dessert. We had the key lime and it was amazing. Surprisingly but appreciatively we were comped the steak. They made it right and that is important. Service was good. I did run out of water a few times. My only real complaint there was the server should have asked us to cut into the steak right away. I wish all restaurants did this. This is our second time here. We were here last year and had a great meal then as well. We will be back.

Apparently this place has been here for about a year or so. So, decided to try it! First thing i…read morenoticed was the bar and the upscale decor. There were at least three hostesses/waiters/tresses greeting us at the door. It's more of an adult environment. Very nice! We ordered an app, the cornbread, their claim to fame. And it certainly was fantastic!!! I had the cowboy salad. It was all chopped up just how I like my salads. Perfect amount of ingredients, they didn't skimp! The only issue, and I could have asked for more, was they should bring a small side of dressing when they bring the salads out. Regardless the salad was yummy! The prices were steep but not any more than you would expect to pay in an upscale restaurant, $23. And, what I appreciated was they DO NOT INCLUDE AN AUTO GRATUITY! YAY!!! Overall the experience was outstanding; environment was beautiful, service was good, food was delicious. We will be back, many times I'm sure!

The trick with Owen's, as if you didn't already know this, is to get there when they first open. I…read morelove their other location, so I was excited to try this larger one. We arrived early upon opening and were seated right away. Parking is a dream compared to the downtown location. Our waitress was super sweet and accommodating. Another benefit to getting there early is the discounted apps. We enjoyed an order of deviled eggs and some seasoned buttery rolls. My advice is not to order the rolls; they're tasty, but honestly, it's just bread, and if you only want to opt for one or two apps, it just seems like a bit of a waste, but that's just me. I don't eat seafood; my family loves it, so I ordered the veggie risotto. Dannnnng, it was so good, and it was extremely filling and enough to feed like five people. I took most of it home and got like two meals out of it. We were too full to really enjoy the dessert, but we split a cobbler three ways, and that one bite was sinfully good.

Owen's Fish Camp is such a cute spot with so much character. The whole restaurant is beautifully…read morethemed, and it really feels like you've stepped into an old Florida fish camp. There's a ton of seating, so even though it's a popular place, it doesn't feel cramped. The live music added to the atmosphere, and our service was excellent from start to finish. As for the food, it was just okay. Nothing was bad, but it didn't quite live up to how much we loved the ambiance. That said, the overall experience was still enjoyable thanks to the fun atmosphere, great service, and live music. I'd definitely come back to relax, grab a drink, and soak in the vibe.

Donna was great. We enjoyed the experience at The Grove.. our waitress took care of us with ease…read more& was delightful. The Grove is our favorite restaurant

Great atmosphere, great food, and amazing service by Amiya!…read more We had prime rib and elk, both were amazing. Thx!

We ordered the chicken Parmesan dinner and the chicken cutlet sandwich with prosciutto. Everything…read morewas fresh and delicious. We will be back!

I'm Sicilian, and would die for their chicken cutlets! Food and staff are amazing. Perfect for an…read moreauthentic experience. Plus, you can bring home extra goodies from their market!

They did it again!!!!! Amazingly friendly service, as usual! The entire restaurant was clean and…read morereally picturesque, clean, neat and NO dust anywhere. And now the reason why we were there AGAIN-Their AMAZING, DELICIOUS and FLAVORFUL FOOD. I HAD TO ORDER MY 'Cravable' favorite, their Fried Cauliflower App. OMG!! Again absolutely delicious!! I order it every time I go there for either their GREAT Happy Hour or for dinner. We ordered the Chicken Schnitzel Caesar Salad, F-ING DELICIOUS and their Lamb Flatbread, so good you'll slap your mama!!! They EARNED their 5 star rating from me AGAIN!! GREAT JOB BY ALL THOSE AFFILIATED WITH THIS RESTAURANT. Not enough to get me back in the restaurant business but DEFINITELY maintains my favorite restaurant in the area!! Thank you F&TSB's!!!!!

4.5 they cook with olive oil took my folks here, it's in a…read moremall & parking was packed at lunch but we found a spot. They have "indoor & outdoor" seating but everything was open on one side, but the more indoor side had AC so it was cool enough. I had a rice bowl with shrimp, and everything was soooooooo yummy. The hummus was some of the best I've had (and I have Mediterranean markets near house) and all was fresh. One small hiccup as I got a blood orange tea & my mom got hibiscus. The wrong ones were placed in front of each of us, and so I tried to verify with our server which one was blood orange and she confirmed what was placed in front of us, but we both took a drink and knew they were switched but not a big deal as we both like both flavors. I did ask if I could get sweetener and was given a box of sugars. But those don't dissolve in cold beverages, so I walked over to the full bar and asked for some simple syrup added which the bartender kindly gave me. A small thing, but it would be nice to offer the syrup when ordering so you can have options. The decor is insta-ready, very cute and eclectic. I will go back when in the area, and my vegan siblings have another place to eat too.

Charming place with relaxed Mediterranean vibe!…read more Love their upstairs dining area with vines on the ceiling and cozy corners for groups! We tried their pizza and pasta ... and we overate because they were so good! Service was impeccable!

Okkkkay... five stars is simply NOT enough…read more The service? 10/10. The food quality? 10/10. The drinks? 10/10. The ambiance? 10/10. The overall experience? OBSESSED. We asked our server for recommendations, and every suggestion was spot-on. We loved our appetizer, and our main courses were incredible. I had the tagliatelle, my husband had the branzino, and WOW, both were absolutely delicious. Our server was so kind, attentive, and genuinely made the whole experience even better. My only feedback would be on adding some indoor shading because I felt very warm with the sun beating down through the window but whatever- it's Florida. Everything from the food to the drinks to the service was just chef's kiss. I left already thinking about when I could come back.