Unfortunately, this experience went from disappointing to downright concerning…read more I do want to distinguish between the two bartenders working. The younger bartender was nice, pleasant, and welcoming. The older gentleman behind the bar, however, was a completely different experience. He came across as rude and was essentially barking orders at guests about how he would take our orders. For a place positioning itself as an upscale cocktail experience, that attitude set the wrong tone immediately. Unfortunately, the drinks didn't make up for it. My espresso martini was mediocre at best. My friend had the lemon drop, which was equally lackluster. Then came the $30 smoked Old Fashioned, which should have been impressive at that price point but was incredibly disappointing. We were also told they infuse their own vanilla into the vodka. Whatever they're using or doing with it, the end result tasted incredibly cheap --not remotely what I'd expect from a premium cocktail program. Then there's the condition of the place itself. There was a wrapped pipe dripping water onto/near a lounge bench, chipped and peeling paint on the walls, and obvious signs that preventive maintenance is desperately needed. The space simply wasn't aesthetically pleasing or maintained at the level the prices and concept would suggest. But it actually got worse when I went to the bathroom. Part of the ceiling appeared to be falling down, water was actively dripping into a bucket, and there was visible dark growth on the ceiling tile that looked like mold. At that point, my concern went well beyond décor. If you're going for an upscale speakeasy experience take a look at The Doctor's Office. That's the kind of atmosphere, presentation, and attention to detail I associate with this concept. When you're charging $30 for a cocktail, expectations are naturally going to be high. I expect excellent drinks, professional hospitality, and a well-maintained environment. Aside from the younger bartender, who was genuinely pleasant, this experience missed the mark across the board.

I went to Craftails Speakeasy and tried the Strawberry Fields from their spring craft tail menu…read more Honestly, it was strong, super pretty, and had this little dried orange thing plus a bubble that added smoke to the drink, felt fancy without feeling "my wallet is crying." Service was awesome too. We got there right when they opened so it was just me and my mom at first and the guy at the bar made it easy and fun. The vibe feels a bit on the fancier side, but it's still chill, a perfect spot for date night or just taking cute photos. No hidden entrance or secret password that we could see and street parking is available. No wait during the day. It's not the cheapest spot, but honestly worth it for the drinks and the aesthetic. I'd love to go back and try more of their craft tails sometime!

We had a great experience dining at this restaurant, would definitely recommend. Friendly service,…read morecreative dishes and great value. We started with the carpaccio and artichokes to share: the carpaccio was pretty good, nothing too special. The artichokes were amazing. One of the best artichoke appetizers I've ever had. They were soft and tender and the sauce paired deliciously well. Very unique. I highly recommend trying. Scallop appetizer: the scallops were cooked very well, I thought the caramelized onions were not cooked that memorably, they also weren't my favorite pairing with this dish. The sauce was ok, the scallops were the star, the other components were not the best but I enjoyed the appetizer Shrimp and scallops linguine: (blackened) The shrimp and scallops were very tasty and well cooked. The pasta was al dente and sauce was good, maybe could use a bit of salt but the dish overall was very good. Gnocchi and medallions: the gnocchi was surprisingly good, it's hard to get good gnocchi but these were really good. The sauce was delicious!! And the medallions were cooked perfectly and seasoned just right. I'm ordering this again when I come back. Sea bass: really good dish composition. The eggplant and zucchini ratatouille paired really good with the pesto and the mashed potatoes, and the star of the show was the fish, cooked really well and seasoned very nicely (got it blackened). Highly recommend. Brussels sprouts were also a really enjoyable side. I will happily come back :)

Food was Great! Had the Family Style Surf & Turf!! Shared amongst 3 of us…read more Waiter was ok, not great. Could of been more attentive, this from someone who grew up in the restaurant business. Still left 20%, next time will be the real test. Again Food was Great!!!

Dinner was amazing! Had the steak (Rio?) and appetizers (both the tuna & salmon) all delicious and…read morebeautifully presented. Service was terrific and timely. Prices were surprisingly reasonable for the food quality. This isn't just a beach bar, it's fine dining and I highly recommend.

The best place for great service and cold drinks at St John's Pass. Super busy for seafood fest and…read morethe staff were amazing!

Absolutely -- corrected version:…read more The Doctor's Office was one of those meals where everything we ordered was memorable. Such a cool concept, but more importantly, the food and drinks absolutely delivered. We started with the Lobstercargots -- chunks of lobster baked in herbed garlic butter and served with fresh-baked focaccia for dipping. Forget escargot; this is the way to do it. The bread soaking up that garlic butter might have been worth the trip by itself. The Bistro Blue Tomato Soup was fantastic. Rich, smooth and full of flavor, with the signature syringe of Grey Goose. "Goose the soup!" Great presentation and even better soup. For the main course, the Famous Bistro Bouillabaisse was outstanding. Lobster tail, Gulf shrimp, grouper, mussels and clams in a saffron tomato broth, with more fresh-baked bread for dipping. Beautiful dish and absolutely delicious. And then there's the Street Corn Named Desire cocktail made with butter-washed tequila. What a drink! The street-corn garnish and seasoned rim make it one of the most creative cocktails I've had in a long time -- and it tastes as good as it looks. The Doctor's Office manages to be fun and clever without the concept overshadowing the food. Excellent meal, creative cocktails and great attention to detail. Definitely a place we'll come back to.

The Doctor's Office on Anna Maria Island is SUCH a cool experience. The whole concept is fun and…read morequirky--an old doctor's office turned into an intimate cocktail bar and restaurant, with so many little details that play into the theme. Service was friendly and accommodating, and they start you off with "wellness shots" which is super fun! The cocktails were creative, beautiful, and seriously good. I had the PInk Paloma Club with was equally as refreshing as it was garnished beautifullyrics. The food absolutely held its own! The lobstercargot were rich and delicious, the warm brioche rolls with maple butter were dangerously good. We tried both versions of the grouper, our entrées were beautifully presented and packed with flavor, fish cooked perfectly. Everything felt thoughtful and elevated without being stuffy. We had to finish with two dessert cocktails off the "clinical trials" menu, one was a tequila espresso martini, and one was a take on a Dubai chocolate martini. Perfect ending! The atmosphere is cozy, unique, and a little unexpected--exactly the kind of place I love finding while traveling. Definitely worth an "appointment" if you're on Anna Maria Island.

What a fantastic experience for my first time here. Rich, the owner and chef, came out to meet us…read moreand to give us some background on the restaurant. The food and service were both excellent. I will also add that the wine and beer lists are very good. The soup of the day was very good too (I wish I could remember the exact name) but it was a mojo pork soup. The Caesar salad was also really good and I've had a few poor ones recently. The "Caprese" was outstanding. It came with multiple types of tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and the perfect amount of balsamic vinegar. There was also a sort of "side salad" plated with the caprese. The pork loin was prepared perfectly. It came with their amazing brussel sprouts and cheddar mashed potatoes. All in all, a truly wonderful experience. I can't wait to return soon. Please give enRich a try, I promise you will like it.

Ordered oysters. I asked for crackers. Shane the waiter said they had no crackers, use bread!!…read moreSeriously. And no horseradish. In my entire 67 years, I've never been served oysters without crackers and horseradish. I ate none of the oysters. My husband said smallest oyster he ever ate and definitely not worth the money. Our friend who also got oysters agreed. Then my calamari salad was served totally cold - I understand the salad is cold, but I expected the calamari to be hot - and I had to send that back. My husband did enjoy the lamb but at $50 it better be good. Finally strawberry shortcake dessert was not a shortcake. No whipped cream, again even when we asked the server to bring some. And no real strawberries except a slur. Together we still left half of it on the plate because the cake was so dry. Honestly we don't understand the hype behind this resturant.

always an incredible NY steak…read more best espresso martini in town "Cheryl" is a ROCK STAR she is always smiling and friendly

Had a great dinner at Modern Chop. Service was excellent, nice dining space. In a strip mall so…read morewas a little difficult to find. All the food was delicious. The only thing I wished was the short rib to be a little more tender. I had to use a knife, which usually you don't need. Overall, a delicious dinner.

Food and service were awesome! Very different environment from other options on LBK…read more The daily specials are a nice touch for variety. Pricing is also competitive!

This is where the locals go. Why? Because we know the great places on LBK. There's something tasty…read morefor everyone on the menu, the servers serve with pride to be serving such delicious food, and the ambiance is a laid-back beachy feel that will keep you coming back.

beautiful place, service excellent, most food delicious but what is with the sweet potato lasagna?…read moreit was terrible! please create another side dish that matches the excellent quality food you provide

This is my 2nd time visiting here…read more This place never disappoints! With great views of the beach, amazing food, service, and drinks. There bloody mary are made perfect. The rice bowl is also very good.

The best oysters I've ever had!!! Get the shuckcuterie oysters for a variety! You won't be…read moredisappointed!

Fish dip and Mac were both amazing. Went on a slower Wednesday evening. Staff were super friendly…read moreand service was great, will be back!

Great food and drinks in a convenient down town Bradenton location. The service was also very good.read more

Stumbled upon this gem via Yelp and we were very pleased I did. My husband and I went out for a…read morelate dinner Tuesday so it wasn't very busy. We sat at a high top in the bar area which was very inviting with a lot of classic wooden bar vibes. We had an engaging and attentive server and the bartender served up a great mojito for me. We ordered the lobster escargot appetizer which was really good. This is one of our favorite apps that are "go tos" at 2 of our favorite places. This one is going on that list as well. My husband had the brick house side salad- what's not to like? Great song, great side salad with good mix of ingredients. I had shepherds pie for my entree and hubby had the seafood gumbo. The shepherds pie was so tasty, not saucy at all, yet very umami forward. Just yum! I can't speak to the gumbo only to say that my husband liked it and said that it was made with very high quality ingredients and was also very tasty. We will definitely be back. There are several things we'd like to try next time... Overall very pleased we tried O'Bricks.