I experienced a great meal a few nights ago at Grillsmith. Their Hawaiian Ribeye was a large…read moreflavorful aged ribeye steak topped with a Hawaiian marinade that added sweetness. Along with this perfectly cooked 16oz steak were chopped grilled pineapple, peppers, and onions. I opted to swap their usual jasmine rice with Au Gratin Potatoes. An outstanding meal. I haven't eaten that much steak in a long time. Mine was a costly meal, expected with the price of meat nowadays. My wife went with a less expensive dinner salad and she was very happy with her choice. It was busy when we arrived for our 6:00 reservations, and loud inside. We were still able to hold a conversation without any trouble. Parking in the back seemed adequate. Service was good.

Our first time at Grillsmith was around this time last year. Everything about our visit was great;…read morethe ambiance, service, food, and drinks. It was a pleasant surprise when we sat at our table this year and were greeted by our server from last year, Bella. We enjoyed our experience again this year. The food was excellent, as always. A special thank to Bella, for making our visit memorable and enjoyable! We are looking forward to seeing you again next year around this time! Added Bonus: if you look at their menu online, they offer pictures of the food options...we have always said that is how menus should be presented!

The restaurant is typically a pretty clean sports bar with unique decor. Each booth has its own…read moresmall TV, along with large TVs all around the restaurant. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The service is usually good, and this time it was especially friendly. We started with the fried pickle fries, which were amazing--perfectly crispy while still tasting nice and pickly. I didn't love the sauce that came with them though, since it was very runny. We also ordered the house-made chips, which were really good. The chips were cooked perfectly, and all the toppings really elevated them. I got the fish and chips with tater tots, and everything was great. My mom got the Million Dollar Burger and enjoyed it a lot. The sweet potato fries were also delicious--not overly sweet and cooked perfectly between crunchy and soft. Overall, it was really good and we will definitely go back.

Food was ok Service a little slow…read moreAmbiance ok (a bit loud) sports bar Not far from hospital...ok to eat before going in for visiting a friend but wouldn't drive there just for the restaurant... I give it a C

Best place we found for breakfast in the 4 months we were in SRQ…read more The menu is full of so many different combinations of deliciousness. The staff is a real team effort and so pleasant! GO GO GO great way to start your day. Lunch also looked incredible but didn't have a chance to go.

Here is a review that captures that classic, deeply disappointing diner experience…read more Avoid This Place Like the Plague Rating: (1/5) I don't usually write reviews, but I feel a moral obligation to warn anyone thinking about getting breakfast here. If you're looking for a good start to your day, keep driving. The Food: I'm pretty sure my breakfast combo was cooked in oil that hasn't been changed since the turn of the century. The hashbrowns weren't crispy--they were just a heavy, grey sponge dripping with lukewarm grease and dark burnt. I ordered bacon, but what I got looked and tasted like carbonized wood chips, when I asked for crispy bacon, it was rubbery. The Eggs: Supposed to be cheese omelette with mushrooms, but they managed to be simultaneously rubbery on the edges and swimming in a puddle of mystery oil. Burnt toast, burnt English muffin. Everything felt heavy, oily, and completely un-editable. Save your stomach and your money. There are a million breakfast joints out there--don't risk it on this grease trap.

Food and Service are always excellent!! From the seating hostess (with the long hair) to every…read moresingle server, we have been 100% happy since we started going to Max's in 2023. We get omelets, cheese grits, homemade grilled biscuits, home fries, lemon ricotta pancakes, regular pancakes, BACON, cheeseburgers, chicken salad croissant, orzo salad, French fries, GreekSalad with grilled chicken, and the coffee's always great! The service is ALWAYS excellent! I promise we are not related to anyone at Max's, lol, but just appreciate consistent excellent food quality and service. All of our out of town guests love it as much as we do!!

What a gem for breakfast!…read more I visited two days in a row, and both experiences were amazing but the second visit completely won me over. On day one, I had the eggs Benedict and the ricotta pancakes both were absolutely delicious. The pancakes were light, fluffy, and so flavorful. But day two? That's when I fell in love. I ordered the shrimp and grits along with the crunchy French toast... and wow. Easily the best I've ever had. I've tried shrimp and grits and French toast at plenty of places, but nothing compares everything was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. Such a great experience and an unforgettable meal. Huge thank you to the chef for making the start of my birthday week so special

Creative menu, great service, but terribly over air-conditioned. Bring a coat!…read more Craft cocktails, pleasant atmosphere, wonderful staff

Well, about a year and a half or so ago a couple friends of mine and I went to the pentatonic and…read moresat at a booth and nobody came in and even said hi or will be right with you. Nothing we sat there for 15 minutes with people walking by us so over and over so we left and just now my boyfriend and I went in and sat at the bar and nobody talk to us. Nobody even acknowledged USA sitting there didn't say we'll be right with you. Nothing- Yes they were busy, but still should have at least acknowledged us. We were sitting there for like 10 minutes. We left. We're done trying.

Food was awesome! I had the crispy Chix thigh with beans/rice and extra side of collard greens!…read more My server was extra sweet and professional! Will be back

The atmosphere --- reminds me of a small Cheers-like bar. Tommy and Mandy .... The owners have a…read moregreat story surrounding this restaurant (which was once Knicks). So if I know their story it tells you about the customer service! They are on top of it! The food.....WOW! I asked Tommy what he recommended ---- which only confused me more about what to get (in a good way) because it all sounded incredible!! I' would describe the cuisine as HIGHLY ELEVATED bar and comfort foodI had the Grouper Reuben with sweet potato fries. My husband had the Short Rib sandwich (a special). The flavors of everything were delicious! The bread pudding - was so unique and over the top. I never order dessert but their description of it had my mouth watering - even after needing a to go box for 1/2 of the meal I couldn't finish. Im pretty much speechless about this experience. Just perfect for when you can't decide what you want because you won't be disappointed! I'd give it 6 stars if that was an option!

The food was delicious, the service was great and the views from the windows were amazing. We even…read moresaw dolphins jumping out of the wate.

BLUF: Consistently exceptional food and service located at a dry dock (dry boat storage)…read moreoverlooking the water. I love Dry Dock Waterfront Grill and I always visit when I am in the Sarasota area. Dry Dock is always busy so I am also sure to make a reservation in advance using Open Table. Typically we sit inside but I know the back patio is popular too. If your timing and patience is perfect, you can also get a nice a nice window seat in the dining room that has sweeping views of Sarasota Bay. The inside atmosphere is bright and airy and although airy often translates to loud, Dry Dock thoughtfully put noise dampening panels on the ceiling. As far as food, I don't think you can go wrong. I always get something with grouper whether it be an entree, sandwich or tacos. On my most recent visit I got the grouper filet with coconut shrimp because I had originally been eyeing up the coconut shrimp as an appetizer. Ultimately, we decided to get the rock crab claws for an appetizer which were good but more work than I planned even though they were pre-cracked. I felt like a Neanderthal trying to eat those crab claws in such a nice restaurant. No offense to the Neanderthals, of course! I have no idea what my husband had as it disappeared. After entrees, apps and bread, we were too stuffed for dessert. I think our server was Cari and she was awesome! Attentive, friendly, funny and quite possibly a mind reader and magician. She saw the hanger in my eyes and made bread magically appear. I hope I got her name correct because she was superb! Shout out to all of the great staff members at Dry Dock -we've never had a bad experience. I love Dry Dock and it will forever stay in my Sarasota rotation.

We went to grab dinner with my family (7 people) and everybody loved the food! It was amazing and…read morethe service was even better! Thanks Nathalie and the crew from Comida. We will be back!

We arrived on a very busy night. Didn't realize they had just opened…read more Everything was delicious. Drinks were yummy. Food was hot and unique. Great new addition to a strip mall with great atmosphere. Would definitely return!

Gianna is the best ever, thanks for being awesome Gianna. Great attention to details and not bad on…read morethe eyes.

The service was fast and laid-back. My boyfriend and I split the Velvet Punch party bowl, and it…read morewas delicious. It was much bigger than we expected, but it ended up being the perfect amount for us to share. We also had a great time in the arcade. We'll definitely be going again!

After a relaxing day at Siesta Key beach, we stopped at The Cottage for lunch. I cannot say enough…read moregreat things about this restaurant. It's got a relaxing beach vibe with outside seating and a nice patio in the back with enough shade. I could tell that they host nightly entertainment here with a small stage. For lunch, I ordered the lobster maki roll. I'm not a big sushi fan, but I was intrigued. This lobster roll was one of the best sushi rolls I've had in a long time. Also ordered include the blackened grouper sandwich, billionaire burger, and tempura shrimp appetizer. Our group loved every entree. The cocktails were also refreshing. I really loved my jalapeño watermelon margarita. Our server was wonderful - very friendly and quick service. Definitely an enjoyable lunch or dinner spot!

We booked this place via OpenTable since it received great reviews. We ended up parking next door…read moresince parking was a bit hard to navigate. The parking place had ample parking where you needed a mobile app to pay for your parking. There was a larger souvenir store there if you needed to kill time before your seating. Once it was our time for our dinner reservations, we were greeted and seated at our table. Our waitress was a bit sarcastic or had a witty comments that didn't sit well with my kids. When ordering our foods, the kids asked what type of drinks they had since it was not listed on the menu. She said Coke but didn't elaborate that they had Coke products. Since she said Coke so fast our daughter didn't hear the response and asked her the question again where she just said that's a great question and ignored her and moved on. Food wise - we had the Peruvian ceviche, Peruvian chicken, I think I had a special grouper dish. The food was good. We were able to eat everything and the kids enjoyed their kids burger meals. Outside of the waitress comments, the place placed nice modern music to listen to and had the basketballs games playing on the tv at the bar.