First Watch

Great quick cheesesteak sandwich! We ordered 2 with chips but I had mine on garlic bread. The fresh…read moregarlic added a lot of flavor. Service was great too. Will be back!

The service was quick, friendly, and attentive. The decor was utilitarian. Tables, chairs,…read morenapkins and ketchup. Set up to eat and go. But let's talk about the food, beginning with the off brand ketchup. Not Heinz. Rookie mistake. I'm from Philadelphia where the argument is always whose cheesesteaks do you prefer--Jim's or Pat's? If you're from Phila, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. My guess is that the chefs here have never been to Jim's nor Pat's to experience a real Philly cheesesteak. Although you can customize it, the cheesesteak is offered with shaved American, onions and hot peppers. Authentic Philly cheesesteaks have freshly chopped onions and GREEN peppers (not hot) with Cheese Whiz--which is how I ordered mine. They were happy to accommodate. Unfortunately, the balance of the entire sandwich was off. The onions were sparse and the green peppers tasted canned, not fresh. The whiz was not really noticeable, and it was all served on a room temperature roll--not warm, not toasted. A true South Philly cheesesteak is a hearty sandwich stuffed with meat, a healthy serving of fresh sauteed vegetables and dripping with cheese. I was served an okay steak sandwich that did not remind me of a culinary experience in South Philly. There's a reason the line for Jim's goes around the block even though there are dozens of tables and that people go to Pat's in the middle of winter to order from the outdoor walk up window. We had no trouble getting seated at one of the few tables in South Philly Cheesesteaks.

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131 Main

4.5(156 reviews)

6.5 mi

•$$$

Where to even begin with this place. The service was absolutely amazing. Me and my husband went for…read moreour anniversary and felt every bit celebrated here. The food was incredible hand crafted and melt in your mouth. Cannot recommend this place enough.

We had the halibut special with crab, the rainbow trout, and the ribeye. The halibut was…read morespectacular. Melted in your mouth. The trout was very good; the dill sauce was a great accent. Both came with a kale and quinoa salad which was refreshing with a hint of heat. A+. Unfortunately the ribeye initially was overdone. My partner ordered medium rare, and although the steak was flavorful, there was no pink in sight and it was slightly tough. After a few minutes, when our server checked in, we let him know, a manager came over soon after, and he said he would have it redone. It took longer than expected, and the other two of us were done eating before it arrived. In fact, I was panicked that the steak would again be overdone as some time had passed, and I said that to the server. But the steak was perfectly done when it arrived. To make up for the lateness, the manager offered us a dessert. We had the key lime and it was amazing. Surprisingly but appreciatively we were comped the steak. They made it right and that is important. Service was good. I did run out of water a few times. My only real complaint there was the server should have asked us to cut into the steak right away. I wish all restaurants did this. This is our second time here. We were here last year and had a great meal then as well. We will be back.

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Mean Deans Local Kitchen

4.3(357 reviews)

5.0 mi

Mean Dean's has the feeling of a nice local spot in a town that can skew towards catering to…read moretourists. Our server, Sindi, was great and all the servers are friendly and helpful. The food is delicious, and the cocktails are unique and delightful. My wife and I came early on a Friday evening, around 5:30. My wife has celiac, allergies to chicken, eggs, dairy and more. Thankfully their menu is labeled for items that can be made gluten free, vegetarian, or even vegan. We were served drinks and our appetizer when my wife got called away to deal with a minor emergency. We thought she would be back in 20 mins, so I sat at the table and told them to leave our food under the heat lamp and she'll be back soon. Well, it took 45 minutes before she was back. As soon as she sat down Dean, the owner, came and told us he wasn't happy with the quality of our meals for having sat so long and he apologized for the wait but he insisted on cooking them fresh. We had the brussel sprouts appetizers, shortribs, and salmon. The accommodations they made for my wife's allergies didn't detract from the food at all. Everything was fantastic. We will be back to dine here again.

We stopped in for lunch and were very happy to feel welcomed by the entire staff. Sierra was our…read moreserver and was very attentive and helpful. The great service led to some great food. The Mac and Cheese is awesome and the fish sandwich we tried was equally as stunning. This place is a must try.

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Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant

3.8(949 reviews)

6.1 mi

We were in town for a baseball tournament and wanted to find somewhere local that could accommodate…read moreour son, who has celiac disease. We landed on Riverhouse for lunch and overall had a great experience. Parking was very easy, and there was even a cart available to take guests to the restaurant, although we chose to walk. The only unfortunate part of our visit was the hostess experience. We waited at least five minutes without being greeted, which honestly didn't bother me much. What stood out was that when she finally came over, there was no acknowledgment or apology for the wait. It was my husband, our two kids, and me, and she asked, "Table for two?" When I asked if they had a gluten free menu, she seemed confused and told me I would need to ask our waiter because she was new. Being new is completely understandable, but the annoyed tone throughout the interaction unfortunately left a bad first impression. Thankfully, everything changed once we were seated. We had a great table outside with a beautiful view, and when we opened the menu, we were happy to see that gluten free options were clearly labeled. Then we met Johnny D. What an absolute breath of fresh air! He immediately brought great energy, was incredibly knowledgeable, and took amazing care of us. Our son wanted oysters, and because some oyster facilities may use processing methods that can be a concern for someone with celiac disease, Johnny went above and beyond to find out exactly where the oysters originated so we could feel comfortable ordering them. He gave us great recommendations, stayed on top of everything at our table, and truly made the experience memorable. Johnny D turned what started as a questionable first impression into a fantastic lunch. We will definitely be back!

The location of this restaurant is great for great views. At night there are stunning views of the…read morewater and the bridge. So it is really nice to sit outside if the weather is forgiving. The food wasn't anything to write home about. I ordered the lobster bisque and my company ordered chicken tenders. Neither were flavored very well. They were pretty bland. The service was very nice and the food did come out quickly. I wish I enjoyed the food better than I would be willing to revisit.

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Outdoor dining.

Quincy's Original Lobster Rolls

4.0(21 reviews)

7.9 mi

All of it. Just get all of it. My friend and I could not decide which one we needed, so we got…read morethree options to share. Big fan of all three. They were delicious. The owner was friendly, spent time walking us through the menu, and if I can convince the child to eat a lobster roll I will go back much more often. 04.02.2026

This was our first time visiting Quincy's and we waited u til my parents came down for the winter…read more We came for lunch. The guy at the register was super helpful and informative and answered all of our questions. We ordered the original, lobster salad, and crab rolls. They come with pickles and chips. Then it was a beautiful day and we sat in their outdoor eating area. If it is bad weather you will have to take your food to go. It was made fresh and delivered to our table in a timely fashion. We all agreed it was probably the best lobster rolls we've ever had! Remember you are getting fresh lobster so it was $24 for a sandwich, pickles and chips-not bad at all!

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Smells good but pretty small for the price.

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Store Front -Waterside place next door to Osterio 500

SOB Burgers

4.5(495 reviews)

4.3 mi

A coworker recommended SOB Burgers to me and I'm grateful they did. Super casual burger spot with…read morecharming decor: dolla bills on the wall. My server was very kind and even gave me a side of house ranch to try. Speaking of house ranch, their food is homemade. No frozen Sysco fries here lol! I got their Holy Grail burger. Idk how they get that Mac and cheese to get that crisp layer like that, but it was delish. Will be back to try more burgers in the future

Very very good burgers. The food is well seasoned, and the menu is thought through. I highly…read morerecommend the voodoo and the coleslaw. The food is always hot and the beer is always cold. Amanda is the very best! Even in the busiest times, Amanda makes you feel like she is YOUR server. The whole place is very clean, and is decorated as a bar should be. The dollar bills all over the walls are from people who have gone in there and had a great time, it's amazing to see so many of them all over showing their supporting customers. The music is always light and fun, never too loud. SOB burgers forever!

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Pork Roll Petes

4.8(60 reviews)

6.3 mi

Best bagels I have had in years. I was about to give up trying to find a decent bagel in Tampa or…read moreSarasota. Then I tried Pete's and it is the real deal . The flavor and texture are right on . They are also quite large and would be ideal for sandwiches . A.J. at the counter is very helpful and friendly . Also ,being from Jersey I love the name . I will return often.

New Favorite Cheesesteak in town!! Beef, cheese, peppers and…read moreonions, all on house made semolina rolls. This is a must try for all Cheesesteak lovers!

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Fresta’s

4.6(81 reviews)

4.0 mi

Just a great experience every time I go. The staff, servers & owner makes this place feel like…read morehome away from home. Salads are fantastic. Wish I could speak about the entire menu but I always get the same thing....beef cheesesteak! The chicken cheesesteak is also excellent in the bites I've stolen. The beef cheesesteak is the best I've had outside of Philadelphia. The bread is from Philly. (Pro tip: if the bread is not from Philly don't bother ordering the Philly cheesesteak). The owner is from Philly & brought his passion for his favorite Philly cheesesteaks that he grew up eating with him to Sarasota. I travel to Sarasota frequently to visit family & always make plans to go here. My family has raved about other dishes but for me the order is simple....beef Philly cheesesteak with "side" Caesar salad (which is large and absolutely fantastic as well). Until the next time....

Three visits 3 different pies!! Great pizza and cheesesteaks! Dave Portnoy needs to visit! One…read moreSlice review!

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Burger King

1.3(42 reviews)

0.1 mi

I just hit the drive thru at this Burger King on a Tuesday night around 10:45pm. The manager was…read morevery nice and friendly. The food was great. Fries were hot and just made for my order. I can't stress enough how impressed I was with the manager. She was very engaging and welcoming even though it was close to closing time. It was obvious she took pride in her work. She was also nice to my dog which is always a plus. The food every time I visit this location is always good and fresh. I will definitely return and thanks for hiring employees that care.

Don't go there!! They give you a cold whopper and when you go…read more To exchange it they put your Whopper in the microwave for too long. It was too hot to even pick up. We walked out!

Royal Crispy Sandwich, Chicken Fries, Chicken Nuggets, Original Chicken Sandwich, Drink

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Whopper, Drink, Fries

Sophie's - Sarasota

4.4(56 reviews)

5.4 mi

Sophie's is Sarasota's best secret nestled inside Saks. The staff is amazing and the food has never…read morelet us down. It is like sitting inside Hudson's from my Michigan days. I am also thankful that they are NOT closing!!!!

My husband and I recently had the pleasure if dining at Sophie's, in Saks Fifth Avenue in Sarasota…read more What an amazing experience. The decor both inside and outside so chic. We had Matty as our waitress. She was spot on with top notch service and a wonderful personality. We started with a bread basket of assorted toppings, delicious. He had the Tai chicken. Well prepared and perfect with seasoning. I had on of the best burger ever. Cooked and seasoned perfectly at medium rare with tasty fries. The manager checked on us several times, a nice touch you don't see anymore. If you happen to be in the area at the mall, I highly recommend this restaurant. You will not be disappointed. We will be back.

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Lynn S.

1 year ago

Really good breakfast. Cold inside the day we went and told no for ice for water, weird. Like to add some in my tea or coffee. But food was tasty. Service is ok, it's a breakfast joint so the servers are young and inexperienced. We would return. read more

Marty M.

6 years ago

Staff was friendly and service was great. Manager was excellent. Always have a great experience and always recommend this restaurant to everyone. The food was excellent and I have never had an issue! read more

Anderson J.

10 years ago

FAVORITE place for breakfast in Bradenton. Great food-consistently always a great dining experience. Highly recommend!

John R.

10 years ago

Glad to see they finally opened one near by! Their breakfast bowls are amazing. Get the dressing on the side. read more

Peter P.

10 years ago

Great service and great food. They have a little bit for everyone! Would recommend for little kids also! read more

Stefani M.

7 years ago

Consistently great food! Great atmosphere and dishes everyone can enjoy. My favorite breakfast spot!

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