Firehouse Subs

Such a shame. Years ago this place was great. Not anymore sadly. They have no servers anymore…read more What? It's all kiosk and self-serve which asks you to leave a tip at the end before submitting payment. What? Walked in at noon I was one of two customers. That says it all. My burger was not good. Bun was stale. The meat looked like it may have been prep cooked instead of hot, made to order. Fries were fantastic.

Steak 'n Shake used to feel like a cozy, classic diner, but now it feels no different than a…read morefast-food chain like McDonald's. The large cheese fries were not very large and were lacking in cheese, though when I added the seasoning it was a nice touch. The garlic steakburger was nothing special. The onion rings were decent and nicely crispy. The milkshake was disappointing--whether it was a mistake or not, it had only three pieces of topping and tasted more like a plain vanilla shake. I did appreciate that they included the extra cherries. The service, however, was good and very fast.

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Arby's

2.8(43 reviews)

Every once in a while I like to stop by Arby's to see if they improve their food, I remember when…read moreArby's was top notch, of course that's 50 years ago. Stopped by today, glad to see the potato cakes are back, tried their chicken slider, which was horrible, even the potato cakes were bad, about ten minutes later I threw it all up. I think I learned my lesson this time, no more Arby's for me.

I had some coupons and was just up the road at the sheriff's office dropping off a cellphone and…read moredriver's license I found, so I was thinking Arby's. I had read many requests to bring the potato wedges back, so I got them for my side now that they're back. They were delish. I also had a turkey sandwich that was delicious. I did lemonade, some sweet tea, and ice water for my beverages. It's getting hot out here!!! The restaurant is very new and clean in 2025. Service was friendly and super efficient. To top it all off I had a jamocha shake and when she offered it topped with whipped cream you best believe I was on board. Ring the bell. This was fabulous. Not cheap but was is after the Bidenflation era. Live well y'all! Thanks Arby's.

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Potbelly

3.4(20 reviews)

3.3 mi

Good service nice atmosphere plenty of parking local beer on tap and that's all I need to knowread more

Very disappointing experience. The food was okay, but the counters attitude completely ruined the…read moremeal. We weren't sure where to order so we went down to the register she yelled at us that we were in the wrong place and to go back to the top of line (nobody else was there), we went to the top of the line and nobody came for 7 minutes then I gave her my order and she only wanted what type of sandwich and I was supposed to give the next person my toppings. She happened to be on break so I had to wait for her. From the moment we arrived, we were treated rudely and made to feel like we were an inconvenience rather than paying customers. Everyone can have a bad day, but basic courtesy and respect should always be part of good customer service. Unfortunately, the poor attitude overshadowed everything else. We won't be returning.

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Madfish Grill

3.9(289 reviews)

This locally owned seafood restaurant has a lot of options and a unique menu for the area. It's…read morewelcoming, yet nice and unpretentious. The outdoor portion was recently remodeled and looks awesome! There is plenty of parking surrounding the restaurant and adjacent, as it is nestled into the front end of a shopping area. We had a most enjoyable meal and experience at Madfish Grill. Service and food quality were top notch, not to mention we had a specialty from New England you cannot find most places, fried clam strips. I am picky with fried food and do not get it often and the clam strips we dined on as an appetizer had a light batter and were a real treat. It was a Tuesday and we opted for something off their Taco Tuesday special menu--fresh-made chips and guacamole to start were excellent. I really enjoyed my bowl I got as a meal, the ingredients were fresh and the combination of flavors were on point. My dining partner ordered a fish sandwich that was generously portioned and made out of a fish you traditionally only find in New England. Our server, her name sadly escapes me, was really excellent and on top of our orders, refilling water and drinks, and our requests. She has been there for fifteen years she relayed to us when I asked, which is a testament to what type of place this is. If you're looking for solid seafood in a nice atmosphere check out Madfish Grill. They have lots of specials and features to check out that can give you new options for every visit. I will return for sure to try more of the menu!

We came for dinner and left incredibly frustrated by both the food and the way the situation was…read morehandled. We ordered the Mad Thai pasta with blackened chicken. We asked if the fried egg that comes with the dish was sunny-side up and were told no, it would be fully cooked and the kitchen would not accommodate a sunny-side-up egg. That seemed unusually inflexible, but we said fine and ordered it as is. When the food arrived, the chicken was clearly not blackened. It was pale, with virtually no visible seasoning. Our waiter actually tried to tell us that the blackening had "fallen off in the sauce." We've had blackened chicken many times, and this simply wasn't blackened. To make matters worse, the egg that was supposed to come with the dish was missing entirely. We asked for the manager, who looked at the chicken and agreed that the blackening had washed off agreed that it did not appear to be blackened. He took it back, and the kitchen eventually sent out properly blackened chicken. Fair enough. But then the manager returned and tried to insist that the kitchen said the original chicken had been blackened and the seasoning had somehow come off in the sauce, even though he had just agreed with us that there was no seasoning on it. I've order this exact dish before, this chicken was not blackened and it could not have been more obvious. We then asked about the missing egg. After another trip to the kitchen, the manager told us we weren't getting one because the kitchen had already scrambled it. We had never asked for a scrambled egg and the menu called for a fried egg, so that made no sense. Apparently, because they had already cooked the egg incorrectly, the kitchen refused to cook another one. I've never met a more weak manager, totally terrified of the kichen. At that point my husband had had enough and sent his meal back. What surprised us most was the manager's reaction. He didn't apologize, offer another dish, or ask if my husband wanted anything else. He simply said okay and walked away. A customer came in for dinner, ended up with no dinner at all, and the manager seemed completely unconcerned about it, and was happy to lose a customer rather than cook an egg. My tacos weren't much better. They arrived cold, and the pork was extremely dry. Thankfully I had ordered a side of guacamole, because otherwise the pork would have been almost impossible to eat. Even with that, I eventually gave up. Mistakes happen in restaurants, and we understand that. What made this experience so disappointing was the kitchen's complete inflexibility and the manager's unwillingness to resolve what should have been several very simple problems. Unfortunately, instead of enjoying dinner, one of us barely ate and the other ended up with no meal at all. Will they see us again? Highly unlikely.

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Coco’s Bistro

4.5(72 reviews)

3.0 mi

The ambiance when you walked in was very welcoming. The service was kind, nice and did not have to…read morewait long to get my food, which was very fresh. They let us know the specials the had without us having to ask. And the Venezuelan dessert, marquesa(Dulce de leche), was delicious.

This place is alright! Came with my parents, husband, and mother-in-law wanting some Venezuelan…read morefood. My family is Venezuelan and we have very high standards. My husband and in laws just wanted some yummy traditional food. We ordered some tequeños and a bunch of different arepas. These were solid but they were nowhere near the best we've had. We also got some of their house-made lemonade and we did enjoy it! The locale is cute and simple. The staff was a little standoffish but it wasn't a big deal. This is a decent option if you're in a hurry, or if it's very convenient.

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Pabellon

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1.7(59 reviews)

Service was great from the guy working the front counter at 4:27pm 7/15/25- very sweet and…read moreaccommodating and a very good quick worker despite it being so busy - couldn't tell if he was the manager or not

Still good I had…read moreHotcakes & Sausage on my mind this morning and swung by this McDonald's, hoping the dining room was open. It was. As a result of the pandemic and staffing issues, not all McDonald dining rooms are open in the area. This dining room was large, clean, a nice layout, and empty of other customers. The drive-thru was busy. My order taker included pleasantries in addition to asking what I wanted. I requested 2 syrups with this breakfast and got them without having to ask a second time. Good job. It only took a couple of minutes for my food to be ready. The food was fine, exactly what I have come to expect. The sausage has a good flavor, the pancakes do good with soaking up the syrup.

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HCK Hot Chicken

4.2(78 reviews)

3.4 mi

Ordered the hot sandwich (base heat), chicken tenders and wings (mild heat)…read more Everything is freshly made. The sandwich was good, but I should have ordered the after burner because the base wasn't spicy at all. Tenders and wings are cooked well. I wasn't a fan of the sauce. I can't describe why, but it just didn't wow me (but it didn't gross me out either). Service was friendly. Seating at a table is tough.

This one bummed me out. I'm a huge fan of hot chicken, so I was really looking forward to trying…read morethis restaurant and the pics looked delicious. Unfortunately, I either tried it on a really off day or my taste buds just weren't in it. I tried the hot chicken tenders, but they were like chewing through pieces of steak that had been cooked too long. Very tough and dry. The sauce surprised me, but not in a bad way. It has a really sweet base coat and then hot top coat. At first I wasn't sure if I liked it or not, but I think I did. Haha. My husband had a sandwich and thought it was good; he didn't share a bite though. I really enjoyed their french fries, Which is slightly unusual for me to comment on. There was a powder dusting on something sprinkled on them, and it was really evenly dispersed and tasty. Maybe I'll try this place again and see if the main entree disappointment was a fluke. If so, I'll update then....

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Slim Chickens

2.9(42 reviews)

2.1 mi

This was my first time trying slim chickens. We had had one in Cincinnati, but I never made it…read morethere before it closed. I had the Tender mac & cheese bowl. They give you a decent amount, you will not leave hungry. The mac & cheese was really good, but I'm not very fond of their chicken after having it. The restaurant was clean overall and texted amount of people coming in and picking up carry outs.

We opted for the drive-thru as we were still in our swimsuits but saw that the grounds were kept up…read moreand the parking lot was clean with lots of parking. The drive thru menu was clear with lots of food choices...chicken choices. The selections were very similar to other chicken restaurants, offering chicken tenders, chicken tender sandwiches, and salads. The person taking our order was friendly as we all just offered kids meals. There was minimum wait time before we were on our way with our meals. The chicken tenders were ok. We all tried each other's dipping sauce. The highlight I'd hand to say were the fries. They had just the right amount of salt and served hot and crispy.

Early so not busy yet..

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Reyna's Taqueria

4.5(315 reviews)

3.2 mi

Excited to have found Reyna's Taqueria for lunch. We had a taste for Mexican. Our usual go to spot…read morewas too far in Bradenton - The Spot. We found this place and it was even better. I wanted shrimp which they don't have at The Spot. My husband wanted sopes which are great at both places. He had two steak sopes. I had a shrimp huarache. We both enjoyed our food very much. The person who took our order at the front was nice. They also bring your food to you. They have inside and outside seating. We sat inside. This is inside the Sarasota Commons with Bravo grocery store, a Thai restaurant, Italian cafe, Cassava, a Venezuelan restaurant, a Puerto Rican restaurant, post office, & Hot Bins store.

I thought I was actually being punked when I opened up my to-go box and saw my grouper taco…read more Unbelievable.

Pork Tamal; It was way larger than I was expecting. With perfect meat to masa ratio!

Tortas (Authentic Mexican Sandwich)

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Culver's

3.2(59 reviews)

3.2 mi

Mess up orders and the kids working there are completely clueless and try to argue with you over…read moreit. They also don't follow proper food safety. Bringing sent food back into the kitchen after customers have touched it so they can go through it to make sure they did in fact mess it up. No one cares here or comprehends. Avoid this location

Still one of the best Culver's in Florida. Super friendly, fast, LUSH shakes and it makes the…read morefurbabies happy when they get their pupcups! Clean and yummy!

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Cathie R.

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4

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3 years ago

First time there. The flavor of the food was decent but the bread was heavy and dense. They should be asking if customers wish the nasty pickle they put on top of the sandwich. If it hadn't been on the paper covering the food, I would have asked them to remake the sandwich. I hate pickles. They must have been having a training day as it to a very long time to get my order. I don't think I'll be back. read more

Colleen C.

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5

1 year ago

Lady at the window in the drive through was very rude. Very short and snippy. Like she couldn't be bothered and was annoyed with us trying to order. I would not recommend coming to this firehouse because the people are rude. Also, this is literally the slowest drive through on the planet read more

Addyson B.

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2

6 years ago

The gm of this store is a convicted sex offender who has minors working for him and isn't supposed to be around anyone under 18. Please beware Tyler Shane wallick. Convicted in Polk county read more

Andrad A.

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3

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2 years ago

manager was very rude should not even be able to work here should be fired. asked a simple question and responded with the worse attitude. read more

M Scott S.

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1

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4 years ago

Should not take 30 minutes from the time you order your sandwich to get it. Folks working behind counter are cussing and slowwwww

Javi V.

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24

4

12 years ago

Never disappoint. I have tried different ones and loved them all. All the staff is very nice. Me and my wife love it.

Stone N.

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2

0

5 years ago

Great subs! If in need of a good Hero, this is the place! Italian, Hook n' Ladder, NY Steamer, all delicious!

Julia N.

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1

7 years ago

they put fucking cheese on my sandwich.. i hate fucking cheese. i feel disrespected on multiple levels .

Seth B.

32

3

0

9 years ago

5 people behind the counter, I was the only one in line, it took 20 minutes to get a sandwich.

Laurie L.

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33

10

13 years ago

Food is delicious. Made to order, so there was a little bit of a wait. Well worth it though.

Joshua C.

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1

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3 years ago

Fire House Subs is amazing! Better than subway!

Joe H.

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30

1

11 years ago

Best subs in town!

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