Comfort food. Comforting surroundings. Friendly servers. Gluten aware. Veteran owned (Tommy is the…read morebest!) "Sometimes you wanna go Where everybody knows your name And they're always glad you came". This is a great space for an intimate birthday party or anniversary celebration.

Great friendly service and conversation with the owner and bartender. Grouper sandwich was very…read morefresh and tasty. Cut little neighbor bar with a lot of locals. Good spot

A disappointing experience. Walked in around 7pm and the restaurant was completely empty. That…read moreshould have been our first indication. Our table ordered a couple of dishes: chicken and waffles, southern fried chicken, shrimp fried rice, and the hitman. The water tasted like it came straight from the water fountain outside the restaurant. Chicken was overly breaded and salty, and the corn cake was sour. I also don't know how they managed to dry out dark meat. The waffle was semi burnt. The shrimp "fried rice" was soggy, vinegary, almost sushi rice like texture, and shrimp was heavily salted. The hitman smashed burger... the hitman probably killed people with the insane amount of salt on the plate. See the theme? Lighten up on the salt unless you're trying to give your customers clogged arteries. Extremely disappointing considering all the great reviews we saw before going.

Spending a couple of days in Sarasota, FL and tried Fork and Hen for the first time. Their site had…read moreme at "soul food with a modern twist." The "Best Damn Mac and Cheese" is not false advertisement. Wow. Huge portion and worth every $13 penny. Elevated with Gruyère, donegal cheddar and reggiano cheese with a light béchamel and is so very good. I foresee myself craving this in the future and being sad I live in Orlando and can't even Door Dash. I really enjoyed the Crab Cake Eggs Benedict too - though some of my crab had a little fishy taste, but most of it was perfect. The Meyer-lemon hollandaise was creamy, light and just enough citrus flavor. Love it being served on soft foccacia bread with perfectly poached eggs. Service was fantastic! Our server "Erica" was amazing. She made great recommendations and even made a fresh pot of coffee for me, Including an iced version of it to go along with my husband's iced tea. She said portion sizes are even bigger at dinner! We will definitely be back.

We were in Sarasota for a crew state championship and decided to try this spot--really glad we did…read more The food was exceptional, with great presentation and thoughtful plating. The ambiance was upbeat, warm, and just a really pleasant place to relax. What stood out most was the service--the manager came by several times, always smiling and genuinely making sure we were enjoying everything. That kind of attention goes a long way. The steak was excellent, and my daughter absolutely loved her chicken. Overall, a fantastic experience. Definitely recommend if you're in Sarasota.

Libby's was our FAV restaurant in all of Sarasota. We came here on a Saturday night and sat in a…read morelovely little spot right at the threshold between indoor and outdoor. Our server Casey was one of the best in the biz - he made the experience so great! We felt like we were besties with him. We shared the shrimp as an appetizer and ate it alarmingly fast. Then for entrees, my darling got the Chicken Milanese (Casey gave the hot tip to do mashed potatoes as a side and that was a crucial and worthwhile decision) and I got two apps as my entree, the Brussels sprouts and the Tuna tataki. The tuna is something I will be thinking about for years to come. We polished it all off by sharing a deliiiiightful key lime pie, a 10/10 choice. All the employees at Libby's are top tier and so kind, and we couldn't stop talking about our dinner here for the rest of our time in Sarasota. Can't wait to come back :)

Not my first visit, nor will it be my last. Consistently great food and service. Especially fond…read moreof their smash burger on a sesame seed bun, with great French fries, and the boudin balls! So nice to have this gem in Southside Village!

We came here for lunch and had a fantastic meal! The inside has both stool-top and regular table…read moreseating along with the bar. We got lucky at the time we went to get a table right away! The Caesar salad was great, and the crushed croutons were a lovely add. It doesn't sound like anything crazy, but it distributed nicely over the salad compared to pieces of croutons. The dressing was also very creamy and seemed homemade. The burger and fries were similarly amazing. The sesame burger bun was truly a SESAME bun (which you can see in the photo). The burger was cooked perfectly and everything was fresh. The fries were absolutely homemade were a great mix of crunchy and soft.

We took my British MIL & FIL to Shakespeare's for an authentic lunch & they loved it! They ordered…read moretheir traditional Bangers & Mash (they even brought out some Colman's English Mustard!) added in an English Ale...and I had the traditional English Fish n Chips w/malt vinegar! Everything was fresh & delicious! Large portions! Service was outstanding. My In-laws boasted it was the best they've had since coming to America!

Burger? This is one of the best. We brought a neighbor who said she wanted to try this place for…read morea late lunch/early dinner. It's located in a small strip mall with a couple of seats outside; we ate as always, inside. The theme is English although the beer is cold. Service was great and we were never rushed. My cheddar cheeseburger was cooked to perfection- 4.5 stars. Need to try something else next time like fish and chips?

First of all, amazing service!! The person who took my order on the phone was extremely kind and…read morepatient with me as I ordered a taste of home. Upon arrival my food was hot and ready to go! I ordered the roast beef manhattan for myself and the pot roast melt for my friend. When I tell you the meat is DELICIOUS, I mean it's tender, flavorful and melts in your mouth. The mashed potatoes for the manhattan are super fresh and yummy as well. I also ordered a side of the baked apples. I will say, I do agree that the apples are a bit sweeter than I would have personally liked, but I know a lot of people enjoy them super sweet. My only other small sad note was that I had asked for utensils and bread when I placed my order and I made the mistake of not checking for them before leaving. After I picked up my food I stopped in the gift shop and picked up a few jars of jam and apple butter which I am also very excited to use. The gift shop had a very cozy feel to it and was full of goodies!

My husband and I tried coming here years ago and there was a suuuper long line. You can tell this…read moreplace is very popular. That time, we opted to just get a slice of pie to go that I remember being SO good, I KNEW we had to come back eventually for the restaurant. Here we are years later and we were able to get in with no wait. Service was a little slow but she was so funny and cute we didn't really care. We started with one of the giant cinnamon rolls and let me tell you, I've been thinking about it ever since. So warm and delicious and covered in icing!! Good thing I'm not on a diet lol. My husband got some hash bowl with gravy and scrambled eggs and he ate the whole thing. Loved it. It came with a biscuit which was big and warm. I got an omelet with spinach, mushrooms and cheese and it was as big as the plate and so satisfying. We were soooo full at the end, we couldn't even think about dessert. Next time though for sure!!

What a fanatastic place. It was our first time going and the place was happening for a Friday…read morenight. Lovely decor inside which makes you feel right at home. Ordered the Pornstar martini to start and it was delicious (came with a side of proseco). We didn't know how big the portions were so we didn't order any apps. For dinner my husband had the korean meatloaf and I had the veggie pasta alfredo. Both were so good! We ordered the dessert special and it was fantastic. Definitely will go back since they have so much to choose from!

i had the beet salad, and wine - which was a really nice pour of malbec. my son had a steak and…read morechocolate cake, and hubby had the special which was a goulash. everything was phenomenal- taste and presentation both spot on. our server took a while to initially come up but in his defense the restaurant was slammed. i don't know that i would go back for a family meal as much as maybe a girls night out or date night. the vibe is relaxed and chic.

Food is great. They are great service, price are reasonable. I love it, and highly recommend...!!!read more

Simple & delicious food at a wonderfully price. We have been eating here for years. Wonderful staff…read more& service.

A five star first dining experience at 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen. The amazing Greek food met with…read moreattentive service by our waitress, Shannon made it an enjoyable night. We were impressed with her recommendations. She made us feel very welcome, which added to our fantastic meal. We enjoyed all of the appetizers - spanakopita, grilled octopus, spicy fries with feta, and dolmades. All were delicious, however, my favorites were the dolmades and grilled octopus. For dinner, we ordered the beet and feta salad and open face lamb and chicken pita. Absolutely delicious! To end our meal, we shared the carrot cake with pecans and cranberries. The combination was out of this world. Looking forward to dining here again. Thank you for the great meal and service.

Came back for a second time and liked it even better than the first. The atmosphere is relaxed adn…read morethe waitstaff treats you wonderfully. We had the three's company appetizer (3 different dips) to start and then had the spicy falafel. It was so tasty and so much food we ended up taking some home and had lunch the next day. My husband had the salmon tartare and loved it. Will definitely come back again!

Great food, service and cocktails! Our favorite when we're in Sarasota. Customers from the next…read moretable came I've got a friendly chat. If feels like an upscale neighborhood hangout.

Oof--this one was disappointing because I was really looking forward to dinner here…read more Our party had a reservation, and the hostess was warm and welcoming, seating us promptly upon arrival. Our server was a peach from the start. When my husband asked for recommendations, she shared her favorites and why she liked them, and he ended up ordering one of her suggestions. I had already looked over the menu earlier that day and had decided on the lobster roll. I let our server know that I can't have chives and asked if they could simply be left off. She assured me it wouldn't be a problem. When our food arrived, it was immediately obvious that my lobster roll contained chives and/or green onions. I asked the food runner, who wasn't sure and said he'd go get our server. She came over, confirmed the mistake, and took the dish back without hesitation. No big deal- mistakes happen. A few minutes later, she returned to explain that the lobster mixture is actually pre-made with the chives already mixed in, so they couldn't be removed. She brought me another menu, and since everyone else was well into eating at this point, I ordered a burger, figuring it would be a quick replacement. Once again, I specifically asked that there be no onions or chives. The same food runner brought out my burger, and as soon as he set it down, my sister-in-law pointed out what looked like baked onions on the bun. He didn't say anything to that comment and I figured I'd wait to ask the server. But by that point, I was pretty frustrated and hungry, so I scraped off the top half of the bun and ate about a quarter of the burger. Everyone else had already finished their meals, and I was honestly just ready to call it a night. My husband ended up eating the half of the burger that hadn't been scraped apart and said it tasted fine. What surprised me most was the lack of any gesture to make things right. At a restaurant with this price point and atmosphere, I would have expected my glass of wine to be comped or even a complimentary dessert. Neither happened. Our server remained kind and apologetic throughout the evening, and I don't fault her personally, but there is definitely à la k of awareness of communication that happened. Hopefully it was a one off. Unfortunately, the overall experience left me disappointed.