What can I say! Claudie's is such a gem of a restaurant, owned by a truly gracious couple from…read moreFrance, the food is prepared and served with love and a touch çof European elegance. So today with two friends we had their lunch/brunch menu - the selections are crazy wonderful AND there is a warm and pastry salad bar with the option! Some standouts from our selections - my salmon, creme cheese, tomato crepe was sensational (lots of fresh ingredients stuffed to the max), Rick's quiche lorraine was delicious and John had a perfectly prepared cheeseburger with a side of handcut, homemade french fries (yummy). I really did not need the delicious cookies and apple tart but both were a perfect touch to the meal. This restaurant is just off Fruitville (where Millie's used to be), it is kind of tucked in and behind the office park located at Fruitville and Beneva (to get to Claudie's we accessed off of Beneva) - lots of easy parking once you arrive at the restaurant. This is a must try for foodies in Sarasota/Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch/Venice who want to support local businesses AND have a great meal at a great price. Claudie's has a bit of everything going for it!

Lovely spot- spacious and clean decor. Super friendly and helpful staff. AND…read morethe food is superior quality and lovely styling. Highly recommend this for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Will not break the bank when dining here. J

There are all types of BBQ out there and I admit I am a harsh critic when it comes to BBQ. It's…read moreobvious that this small family operation offers up a fresh product but I don't know if I can classify it as BBQ or even smoked meats. I always look at the surroundings and didn't see any evidence of a wood stack or that there had ever been wood onsite only a few large propane tanks attached to the front of the trailer. This is usually the first sign of a gas smoker and with the absences of any smoke coming from the vent stack I was immediately a skeptic. I stopped in for a light snack because it very difficult for me to drive by any road side BBQ stand without at least trying a few rib bones regardless if I'm very hungry or not. Today's visit was no exception this is a beautiful food trailer set up next to a gas station, the property is very clean and neat it's very clear these people are very organized and care about their appearance. The staff was extremely friendly and told me I could order as much or as little as I wanted I love that option and that's what ordering by the pound is all about. I ordered 3/4 of a pound which came out to four bones of spare ribs for a little over nine dollars. I also was tempted by the chicken but it looked more roasted than smoked so I decided to pass. The utensils, napkins and sauces (hot sauce had excellent flavor not too spicy though) are serve yourself right next to the walk up window it was well organized and very clean this was a great setup especially since the meats are not pre-sauced another great decision since it's impossible for someone to know what type of sauce I like or how much I like. Now on to the food - Pork Spare Ribs - Fall off the bone tender and very meaty Lacked any bark or dry rub seasoning that I could detect Lacked a smoke ring or smoke flavor The ribs tasted roasted not smoked but if you like tender ribs and like to dip or cover them with sauce these maybe the ribs for you. I love the taste of smoke and the absence of smoke is the issue like I said earlier they are offering up a good fresh product just not what I call authentic BBQ.

Bbq was delicious. Cornbread was so moist! The best I have tasted around town. We will be regulars…read morehere!

So, I come to Sarasota for 4 years after 20 years in Los Angeles and also living in northern Mexico…read moreduring the 90's. (Gringo, but definitely into Mexican Culture and food) Sarasota has more misses than hits, but Kolucan is so far (and by far) the best Mexican food in Sarasota. It's a little off the beaten path for the tourists. I kept on driving by after its grand opening because I thought it might be overpriced. I am so happy that we stopped. Came in at 2pm on a Saturday and caught the end of brunch. Service was great, restaurant was half empty, and the food was amazing. So we came back the next Monday for my birthday. Had the Mole short rib and the Cochinita pibil. Their chips are fresh, salsa is layered and complex. Guac has acid and salt. And the food was prepared with local flavor and fine dining quality. Amazing restaurant, and one not to get lost among all the average Mexican places in Sarasota

The food was great! Very authentic menu. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. We ordered the…read morechips and salsa appetizer, 2 tacos and the Chciken Tinga tostados. The tres leches dessert was amazing- WOW. Sitting in a pop of espresso. Can't say no to a tres leches cake and this did not disappoint! Glad they were open on July, 4th!

This is the highest quality, most affordable catering company I've ever used. The portions are…read moregenerous, the recipes are delicious and it is the most consistent of any catering company in Sarasota. I highly recommend for your next grand opening, employee appreciation event or corporate luncheon.

everything was so good!!!, so amazingly delicious!! & the…read moreagua frescas are just so refreshing!!! don't get me started on them !everything is so good & i can't wait to book with them again for my birthday soon!! im so excited!! the salsa picosas were my favorite especially if you love spicy !!!amazing food!! amazing customer service!! everything was perfect!!! thank you kumate for an amazing time !!

The tzsatsiki was delicious! So flavorful and creamy, perfect for putting on the pita or dipping…read morevegetables. We really enjoyed the spinach pie as well because it was light and flaky on the outside and spinach and cheese on the inside. So fresh and flavorful, you can tell the truck uses good ingredients. Yum!​

Tried the food truck tonight. Got the Chicken Gyro, Fries with Feta, and Baklava. Food is not worth…read morethe prices... definitely overpriced @ $30 ish for all this. I've paid less at sit down restaurants for Greek food and it's been 10x better. The pita of the gyro was mushy. I took one bite and it broke. The chicken had no flavor and was dry. Fries were frozen, nothing too special could have used some sauce besides just the feta. Baklava had barely any nuts. Overall not good. Disappointing

Interesting place We…read morewere heading someplace else for dinner which was unexpectedly closed and were convinced to try Poki Joe's by none other than Joe himself. It is the off season and very slow, which made us the only customers during our visit. Friendly people, interesting place. I like collecting things, for example restaurant visits, so I was particularly impressed with the old vinyl records and photos covering the walls, and a small beer can collection. 50's music was playing. They offer both sandwiches and dinner entrees, I went with what they call their Big Ass Cheeseburger. It was pretty big at 9 oz, and came with 2 sides. The sides were also big. All my food was very good and only took about 10 minutes. Unfortunately there was a kitchen smell we didn't like. I got used to it, my wife not so much. That threw off her desire to eat so we brought most of her food home. Poki Joe's has mainly been a catering business for many years, only infrequently operating as a café. That changed a few months ago. They are definitely still a catering business but also operate the café. The café is open every day except Sunday, and on Sunday is open for special events.

Made a reservation for 9 with a 2 hour notice, no problem. Started with the Greek Cesar Salad…read more.. Best I've ever had! Ordered Fettuccine Ala Poki (bacon &a mushrooms) OMG! So good!!! Wait staff was so accommodating! Are you looking for fun music, very nice wine/beer selection, nice people and GREAT food... This is your place! The owner came out, sat with us & had great conversation! Thank you "Poki" Joe for a great night!

I used royal flamingos chef's table service for my bachelorette party…read moreChris helped design our menu and package, he was so fun, kind and professional. We had such a great time and a really fabulous dinner. The food was fresh, flavorful, and very creative. The little potato croquettes with Spanish ham and Gruyère were unbelievable. Our steaks were grilled perfectly, and the homemade chimichurri sauce was so good. He even left me a pint for the house! I also think my kitchen is cleaner when they left and what it was when they arrived lol! Highly recommend recommended team of great people