Chicken is incredible - would highly recommend to anyone who appreciates southern cooking and the chef was incredibly gracious

We made an impulse visit to the Fork & Hen for dinner. We were able to get in without a reservation and opted to sit inside, they also have outdoor seating. Interesting décor of stuff. I was seated facing a wall so I didn't get a good long look at my surroundings but between what I did see and looking at photos posted on Yelp the theme seems to be chickens. Our server was friendly and available to answer any questions as we spent time looking over the menu. I settled on The Hitman, a double patty smashed burger with American cheese, hen sauce, fried mozzarella, Nueske's bacon, with a side of garlic parm fries. It isn't listed on the online menu but there is a note the menu changes frequently so it may not match the day's offering. Let me start by saying that two of the people at my table got salads and were disappointed that there was too much lettuce and too little other stuff. With that out of the way, let me talk about The Hitman, which I loved. What is Nueske bacon? This is a special smoked flavorful bacon made by the Nueske family. Fork & Hen uses thick cut, and there were two slices on my burger. My burger towered so high there was no hope of picking it up, so I attacked it with knife and fork. Being made with Focaccia bread certainly added to the height, but so did a thick block of mozzzrella cheese. The cheese, melted on the inside and crispy on the outside, was substantial. I would be careful biting into a hot block of melted cheese, think pizza mouth. In my photo I broke into one corner to show that is cheese, so much cheese. The burger patty part topped with American cheese was by itself great, like you might find at a home cookout or Smashburgers. Other toppings were there but for me this was meat and a lot of cheese. And as much bread as you want. I loved my surprising good cheeseburger. read more

Fork & Hen - Soul Food Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Spending a couple of days in Sarasota, FL and tried Fork and Hen for the first time. Their site had me 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. read more

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This is a nice spot that is spacious and very conveniently located. The menu is great and the food is delicious. Lots of options from the bar but their mocktails could so with some work. Staff could be a bit friendly. read more

Fork & Hen - Soul Food Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We stopped in to Fork & Hen about an hour before they closed. When we walked in, there were only a few diners, so we assumed we had just missed the lunch rush. This was a pleasant surprise because we were on a tight schedule and just wanted a quick bite. The restaurant itself was clean and modern with a bit of an edgy vibe, but the wall décor was a bit all over the place. I think it was meant to feel eclectic, but it came across as a little sloppy and not entirely cohesive. Before going, we had looked at reviews and saw photos of some really beautiful dishes. Unfortunately, when we tried to find those same items on the menu, they weren't there anymore. That left us feeling a little indecisive. Our server was friendly and patient and gave us plenty of time to decide, which we appreciated. We eventually ordered the six-wing special and a burger to share. Then we waited... and waited. It ended up being over 45 minutes for our food, which was pretty frustrating considering there were only a few people in the restaurant. For wings and a burger, that just felt like a really long time. Eventually I asked the server to check on it. The wings came out shortly after, but the burger still wasn't ready. The wings were amazing. Seriously delicious! Crispy, flavorful, and absolutely the highlight of the meal. The burger, unfortunately, was just okay. It was a little under-seasoned, and the four slices of cheese completely overwhelmed it. We expected the cheese to be melted (especially on a smashburger), but as you can see in the photos, the cheese was actually still cold. It was also served on focaccia bread. The bread had great flavor and texture on its own, but it didn't hold up well to a juicy burger. The bottom piece was already soaked through before we even took the first bite. Some people might like that, but it wasn't really our thing. At the end of the meal, the chef sent out one of his homemade cookies, which was a really nice gesture. It was a giant, freshly baked chocolate chip cookie with white chocolate chunks and Cadbury eggs and it was absolutely fantastic. Overall, the food was a bit of a mixed bag. Some items were really great, but the service was just far too slow. It's probably not a place you want to go if you're in a hurry, that's for sure. read more

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Solid food, great service, and huge restaurant! We had the chicken and waffles, fried chicken sandwich. The quantities are HUGE.

Top tier comfort food that is presented beautifully. The chicken is juicy and full of flavor. The waffle was crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, which is perfect for me. My husband had the mac n cheese and it's honestly the best I have had in Sarasota. Lastly I got the banana pudding and they brûlée'd the bananas. It's was delicious and enough for four people. The waitress was lovely and helpful as we were first timers . read more

Fork & Hen - Chicken and waffles - Soul Food Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Visited on a Sunday and the service was a bit slow despite it not being very crowded. The mac & cheese was lukewarm instead of hot, and the fried chicken was very dry, with some pieces mostly breading and little chicken. The omelette lacked flavor and had too much cheese, making it overly oily. Overall, the food was just okay. read more

Fork & Hen - French omelette - Soul Food Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Ambiance good Servers were pleasant Ordered the chicken sandwich with the homemade fries. My chicken was extremely dry and tasted old. Everything else on my plate tasted great. read more

Not great. Not crowded but really long wait for food... No offer of bread or anything. Omelet was boring, nothing but greens with it. Crab Benedict way too much bread. read more

They only have their brunch menu on the weekends. That's was a bummer because I was looking forward to some of the other things a their menu. The atmosphere was fancy, the nice silverware and plates. My husband ordered the burger. He said it was good! I got the crab cake Benedict. They did such a great job on the poached eggs! But their crab cake was average. We loved the fries! Thick and hearty and crispy. The kids chicken tenders and fries was the star with 6 tenders! My daughter had the kids waffle and sweet cream she enjoyed it. The service was great. The booth was tight. Not enough legroom for me and I'm 5'5'' and even less for my husband 6'1" I would definitely go again. The food was wonderful but I'd pick different seats. Street parking was so affordable especially on a Sunday. read more

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Are here 1/29 at 7pm. Sat in the dining area away from the bar since the music was too loud. The Mac & cheese with the fried chicken was incredible, large portion. The brussels sprouts and cauliflower were tasty. Great service and excellent food. We plan to go back next week. read more

Fork & Hen - Best damn Mac & cheese with fried chicken. Delicious. - Soul Food Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Came with friends who highly recommended this place. The restaurant has a very fun and care feee decor. My favorite piece of art was of a man from the 20s riding a dinosaur. The food was absolutely delicious! Fried chicken, smash burger, and even my daughters chicken tenders. The deserts are MASSIVE! Parents be warned, if your kid only likes a certain type of fry like ours. The fries here and more like crispy potato wedges. They're awesome, but some kids won't touch them. IYKYK. Staff was very kind and helped us with making som decisions. My only gripe is the pricing. It seems a little over priced. Over $100 for my wife, myself, and our 3 year old. Even though the food was fantastic, the fact that prices are fairly high and that most of the menu is heavily fried (we knew going in), will probably keep us from coming back. read more

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I really wanted to love this place based on the cool name and menu. While the atmosphere, service, and portion size were all 5 stars, each of the three items we ordered were bland. What drew me to the restaurant was the macaroni and cheese with fried chicken. The presentation was impressive but the flavor was lacking. I also ordered the Ceasar salad which was flavorless. I shared the corn cake appetizer with my friend and again, the size and presentation were outstanding, but it lacked flavor. The primary flavor was the syrup drizzled on the plate. Some pepper spiced up the Ceasar salad and salt helped the macaroni and cheese, but shouldn't be a necessary addition to a dish. Servers were polite and service was very fast, unfortunately I won't be back. read more

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If you enjoy small hole in the wall restaurants, AMAZING flavors, and generous portions, be sure to stop on by Fork & Hen! Brief Summary: This local family owned restaurant is what dining is all about. It's every foodies dream to come across places like this! Trust me on this, you will love love love the INCREDIBLE food here!! Would I Recommend This Restaurant? Absolutely! The Food: Words can't begin to describe how insanely delicious the burger was. I'm a burger connoisseur, and this is one of my all time favorite burgers! The blend of meat is absolutely delicious! Something that I think makes the difference between an okay burger and an AMAZING burger. It's also balanced so well with the egg, the bun, the toppings, etc. it just all goes so well together. And these aren't your standard bun or toppings. These different pieces used to build this burger are extremely unique, and they work so well together! The mac and cheese was also out of this world. Something so simple, was turned up to a level that I wasn't expecting. There is just so much passion in every single dish here. And that's the key. When you have people that are passionate about food sharing their creations with you, that's the ultimate win win! The food here is just incredible. Please, do yourself a flavor, and experience it yourself! Value: I felt like the prices were very reasonable. Nothing outrageous at all. To be honest though, for the level of care and passion that went into my dishes, I would have been willing to pay even more just to ensure they stay around for the long haul! Service and Staff: The staff here were super friendly, and we even got to speak with the owner who was right there working right alongside everyone else. Just a very kind man that is so passionate about his restaurant. You can just feel that THIS is his dream, and he treats every single person that comes through the door as if they are individually contributing to keeping his dream alive. And I just think it's truly beautiful and refreshing to see and feel this! Location and Interior: I haven't been to the new location yet, so I can't speak too much to this, but the decor inside was very nice. Everything was clean, and absolutely no issues at all! Final Thoughts: This restaurant is what every single restaurant in the world should strive to be like. When you have an owner, who is so passionate about food, and who shares that passion with their customers, you end up with something truly beautiful and magical. I love everything about this place, and you will too! P.S. Please help support local businesses like this one! Final Scores: Food - 10/10 Value - 5/5 Service/Staff - 5/5 Location/Interior 5/5 Total 25/25 = 5/5 Stars Stay fresh Mother Fooders! :p read more

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It was a busy Mother's Day and service was understandably a little slow. I enjoyed my Bloody Mary, but there should be an alternative mixer, as it was too spicey for my husband. Our food arrived and was good. The reason I am writing this review is because of Miriam. She was not our waitress, but saw we were waiting on food and took it upon herself (no she did disrespect our waitress in doing so) to check on us. She checked when our food was coming out, then informed us, and once it arrived came back to make sure all was good and to apologize for our wait. I am hoping the owner reads this and understands how valuable Miriam is to your business. You need more of her! I have no complaints on any of your employees, but she stood out as someone who really cared. Thanks tor a lovely Mothers Day Brunch. read more

Over exceeded my expectations!! Truly enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, & friendly staff!! read more

Fork & Hen - Chicken sandwich was fire - Soul Food Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Food was outstanding. The service was horrible. We had a table of 9 and all but 2 of us had our food for 15 minutes before the rest of our food came out. She never came back over. Asked another runner to get us our server so we could get drinks. She came back and said "I hear you needed me" with an attitude. Our water was empty. No one had drinks. We waited 20 minutes after our food was done before she finally came back to ask if we were ok. We asked for the check and it took another 10-15 minutes before we got that. She knew she was getting a good tip because it was included in the bill since we were over 6 people. The host was very nice. The food was very good. The restaurant itself is very clean and nice inside. Service will keep me from ever coming back. read more

June 13, 2025 - Two for Dinner before FST show. (PSA : City of Sarasota Predatory Towing Alert!!! Sadly right after this meal, we stopped for gelato on Main Street, could not find handicapped or near parking spot for my handicapped placard car for wife's knee/bone on bone and car accident recovering conditions and currently she is treating a shingles outbreak with EYE involvement!! We got towed in under 10 minutes for over $300 and ruined our evening at Main and Orange down the street) To the review: We had been here a few times as Made so this was a new experience. Service was pretty sluggish, but we were not in a hurry. Server was communicative, pleasant and suggestive. When we were needing or waiting for beverages or ordering or a missing item we were "alone" or the two or three waitstaff was tending to other tables. When we were eating or chatting we got interrupted and quizzed. Maybe just inexperienced & short staffed? I got a Heineken 0.0 (no alcohol) and yes I know I am in a restaurant but as a cost basis you can get a 12 pack for $1.33 at Walmart cheaper that soda?....... but $8 for a non-alcoholic beverage that the restaurant isn't needing to offset a liqueur license charge for is pretty high!!! That is a 502% Markup? My wife got two Lychee Martini and they were VERY diminutive in a wedding reception sized champagne glass that was 2/3 full for $15 each? Almost 40% of our total bill. I felt very overcharged and underwhelmed. The beet salad I ordered (this was the ONLY vegetarian friendly or workable item (leaving off the ricotta cheese) that I could configure on the menu. Mainly bar food and high animal products and SOS (sugar, oil/fat, and salt) This is NOT a vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based place. My wife encouraged me to get the crab cake which I will occasionally go for on a special occasion. Father's Day weekend? The beets were varied and very nicely cooked and great product and so were the greens!! The ricotta I got on the side, my wife said was fantastic accompaniment!!!! 9/10 The crab cake was pretty saucy and wet and the crab in it was more like a tuna salad smashed up consistency. 4/10 My wife got a fish special that I can't remember what it was days later, BUT I had a piece and she REALLY enjoyed it. Nice piece of fish, well prepared and very tasty catch!!!! It had the crab cake/mixture as well more like a stuff crab baked on top in the broiler. I like it a little better because it was firmer and browned and not as 'saucy' as the crab cake came out. side greens were excellent and a celery root or something side instead of potatoes (wife doe not like/eat potatoes and they are now on the EWG Dirty Dozen vegetable insecticide and bug list) was very tasty. 8/10 Remodeled place looks great as now the Fork & Hen. Clean, place ware and dishware and glassware, bathrooms ALL good, Parking garage to the South and attached and free - VERY AWESOME. read more

Fork & Hen - Beet salad $13? with crab cake extra/option $15 (6/10) - Soul Food Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Was at Fork & Hen last week. Ordered a panzanella salad (traditional Tuscan bread and tomato salad. Awful. Four squares of cornbread were the "bread" part of this bread salad. A couple of grape tomatoes cut in half. A couple of half moon cucumbers. Lots of leafy lettuce. Very little dressing. I asked for more, but it didn't help. I've had many panzanella salads that were delicious, but not this one. read more

Service dropped the fifth star. While our waitress was attentive, the food and cocktails took way too long to be served. The restaurant was cute and clean. Might try it again because the food was all amazing, but hoping the service improves. read more

When we walked in there was a singer in the bar area where we had planned to sit. It was so loud that there were only about 2 people seated there. We sat elsewhere and other people were complaining about the volume as well. We won't be back when there is entertainment. The mac and cheese with chicken is amazing! The brussels were very good as well. Service was very good. read more

I came in excited for the mac & cheese, but this dish falls flat once you look past the flashy presentation. For $28, I expected depth of flavor and a thoughtful cheese blend--what I got was a one-note cheese sauce, topped with a dusting of Parmesan that felt out of place rather than enhancing the dish. Parmesan has its place, but it doesn't belong as the star accent on mac & cheese, and here it just clashed. The fried chicken bites were decent, but nothing you couldn't throw together at home with a box of pasta, a proper cheese mix, and a little oven time. Honestly, a homemade casserole with sharp cheddar, gouda, and a buttery crumb topping would outshine this--and at less than half the cost for the entire pan. This isn't bad food, but it's not remotely worth the hype or the price tag. Fork and Hen might lean on presentation, but substance and value just aren't there. read more

Fork & Hen - Mac & cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Food hot, plentiful and unique compared to other SRQ restaurants. LOVED the chicken and waffles, the lavender honey! The Blue Plate was huge, also delish with the collard greens. I could eat a whole bowl of the pickles lol. Pork was enjoyed by hubs. All meats were moist and tasty. My only criticisms: 1. the bar could use some large cubes for old fashioned's (apparently someone left the freezer open and they didn't have any?) 2. Maybe a little bit lighter on the breading for the fried chicken? 3. Clean up the restrooms But definitely, you should go here. read more

The food was okay, really not worth the price. Service was mediocre, really nonexistent.

Food is consistently fantastic....the Mac & Cheese with friend chicken, chicken & waffles, smashburger, brussels + cauliflower....could keep going on & on but you just need to go check out a local spot that always delivers! The new location has plentiful seating & the outdoor space is welcoming & had a great breeze! read more

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This place is amazing! The food is a perfect, we had the Mac and cheese with chicken, the birria with grits, and the garlic parm fries. Would recommend all of these, especially the birria. The restaurant is super cute inside with unique decor. All servers were super attentive and friendly. Highly recommend stopping here! read more

Fork & Hen - Mac and cheese with chicken, birria and grits, and garlic parm fries. - Soul Food Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

If we could give this 20 stars, we would !!! We had such an incredible experience at Fork and Hen! We came with a large party, and from start to finish everything was seamless. After dining out for several days, this was hands down our favorite place--every single person at the table could not stop raving about it. Here's everything we ordered, and honestly, every dish was a flavorful explosion: * Brussels sprouts - perfectly cooked with amazing flavor * Drop biscuits with crab rangoon - such a unique and delicious combination * Sunshine mushroom crostini - rich, savory, and absolutely unforgettable * Fork & Hen Caesar salads - fresh, crisp, and full of flavor * Kids burger - simple but done perfectly * Kids mac & cheese - creamy and comforting * Kids chicken strips - crispy and delicious * Chicken and waffles - a perfect balance of sweet and savory * Garlic parm fries - addictive and packed with flavor * Corn cake with lavender butter - incredibly unique and so tasty * Florida red snapper creole - bold, rich, and perfectly cooked * Mama's shrimp fried rice - a total must, bursting with flavor * Birria - tender and full of depth * Best Damn Mac & Cheese (with fried chicken) - exactly as named... absolutely incredible Every bite felt like a burst of flavor--creative, comforting, and executed perfectly. What made the night even more special was the chef coming out to our table multiple times. He was so kind, sweet, and genuinely happy that we were enjoying his food. That personal touch made the experience unforgettable. And the highlight at the very end--his cookies. We tried them, and they were hands down the best chocolate chip cookies we have ever tasted. He absolutely needs to open a cookie shop! We are a group of 15, and every single person left talking about how amazing this place is. We will 100% be coming back. Highly recommend! read more

O-M-G!!! YAS!!! If you're in the Sarasota area, this place isn't a MUST go! WOW! Their food is AMAZING, the service is super good, they make you feel like family. I'm so glad we found them. My friend and I were visiting the area and we were hungry. We saw the reviews and pictures and said, must try it. No regrets, their crispy chicken wrap is the BEST CHICKEN WRAP I'VE HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!! They French fries, I mean, how can I explain the magical moment I was having, I can't describe. You know it's good food when your friend (who doesn't shut up) stays quiet the whole time because he was in awe with this food. Before I forget, their lemonade is a MUST! Sucks that I live so far, otherwise I will be there all the time. Great cozy spot with amazing food! read more

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I normally do not give bad reviews because I prefer to tell the manager/owner any issues so they can deal with them directly. In this case, they did not give me that chance. They just opened this restaurant in this new space and unfortunately the wait for food was horrible, and when it finally arrived, the food was cold. Our server literally told us three times that our food was on the way. The fourth time he said the manager was coming to talk to us about why we hadn't received any food yet. Ten minutes later I told the server to just bring our check and after he disappeared the manager finally came out with our food. He dropped the plates on our table and left without saying anything. Some sort of acknowledgement of the screw up would have been nice but he had no interest in that. He turned and ran. Of course the food was stone cold and no one showed up at any time to ask about it. We wouldn't have asked for it to be reheated anyway because we knew that would have taken another hour or two. Sigh... I understand the problems involved in opening a restaurant in a new space but I also understand the power of a simple apology. Tonight they failed biggly. On a positive note, the two guys in the bar were super nice, when they came around. And the drop biscuits crab rangoon is a destination item, as long as you get them hot. The fried rice was tasty and the egg on top was very well cooked. The shrimp were well seasoned but not very good because they were cold. I might give this place another chance because of the biscuits but I'll wait at least two months to let them get up to speed. I almost forgot - the chicken in the fried rice was slammed and dry as could be. Absolutely horrible. read more

Exceptional dining experience with outstanding food. Our server, Ericka, provided excellent recommendations for the must-try dishes. We savored the delicious Hitman, Chicken & Waffles, and shrimp fried rice. This place easily ranks in the top 3 restaurants we've visited, offering the best southern cuisine we've ever tasted. The portion sizes were generous, and we are already looking forward to returning for more. read more

After exploring the selby gardens all morning we were starving and I made it clear I wanted to go this place after. The inside is cute and i couldn't stop finding random items hanging or decorated on the walls. I ordered just a lemon water and got 6 lemons, no complaints here. I also got their chicken sandwich and it was so good but also really messy!! The service was super quick and friendly, i accidently dropped the check and he quickly picked it up without a complaint, also kept checking in to see if we needed anything. My only complaint is that i went in with no mosquito bites and then left with three. read more

Fork & Hen - chicken sandwich - Soul Food Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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So glad this is now in a much bigger space! Delicious food and great service! We will definitely be back for more! Highly recommend the Mac and Cheese with Fried Chicken! SO GOOD! read more

Fork & Hen - Mac and Cheese with Fried Chicken - Soul Food Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Fantastic brunch. Good eclectic menu out of the ordinary. Crab benedict was superb. My family liked their entrees. Nothing negative at all!!! Wait staff attentive And just a great experience. Can't wait to go back for dinner The layout was quaint and also eclectic !! read more

Upscale comfort food with great service! Hayley gave excellent recommendations at the bar and poured a perfect margarita. The crab rangoon with drop biscuits were incredible, the birria was tender and full of flavor with creamy perfectly cooked grits. read more

Took a little ride on a nice day just to go here. Really we were just getting out of the house but this place popped up #1 for lunch. Very small and not open for long on Sunday. Full when we got there but we did snagged some stools at the bar. Literally the only seats left. Eventually someone left and we did move. Looking over the menu everything sounded so good. Really hard to choose but I grabbed the EL CHIDO HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH. Hen Hot Sauce, House Pickles, Lettuce, Hen Sauce. So many unique flavors. Really good bread. Delicious! Deb had the DROP BISCUITS CRAB RANGOON. Crab Rangoon, Parm, Fresno Pepper Jam. Very good. Interesting take with the Rangoon outside a wrapper but that and the biscuits were great. Very local vibe. The walls are fun to look over. Definitely worth the ride down. read more

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Excellent service. Very friendly staff. Atmosphere was very laid back and food was great. Would highly recommend. read more

Fork & Hen - OG chicken sandwich - Soul Food Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Went there for Cinco de Mayo with three other couples. It was hot out so I got a Modelo beer which was slightly chilled but not nearly cold. My wife and I ordered four tacos to eat. The other couples all ordered tacos as well. I asked the waitress if she had hot sauce and she assured me that the tacos were already spicy because she had one earlier in the day. I still wanted some hot sauce. The food comes out and all the tacos were lumped out together on a couple of trays and the person who dropped them off just walked away. So everybody's scrambling through these tacos trying to figure out what's what which I thought was very strange. I would think that our food would be on individual plates for each person. I still don't even know if the tacos I ordered were the tacos I got. And of course no hot sauce was delivered and the waitress didn't come back till I was halfway done eating. Everybody ordered margaritas except me and I just ordered tequila with soda and lime and I guess that was too complicated because the waitress brought all the margaritas but didn't bring mine and was gone. Then at the end she put all the orders on one big bill for all of us to figure out. There was no way for me to even find out if I got charged for the drink I ordered but didn't receive. Anyway just to simplify things everybody agreed to split the bill four ways which I didn't like because we didn't order nearly as much as the rest of our friends, but of course I wasn't going to object. I ended up paying about twice what I should have and there was no way to reduce my tip for the poor service because the tip was included in the bill. Needless to say I won't be back, there are way too many really good restaurants out there to be going back to this place again. read more

From the moment we arrived until leaving, everything was great. The cocktails, the blue plate, the Mac and cheese, that cookie at the end and the service, all excellent. Next time, the fried rice, that looked amazing too! read more

First time at this establishment. The place is "upper casual" in downtown Sarasota. Is a little pricy, but worth the cost for a nice treat. We had reservations and although we were a little late we got seated promptly. The service was welcoming and prompt. The food was great. Started with the ceviche, it delicious. It looked elegant and the fish was just right and the leche de Tigre with some type of green aioli (not sure what it was) was right on. My wife had the chicken and it was fried to perfection and it was still juicy. I'm not collard greens person but I enjoyed them. I had the braised short rib over grits and wow the tenderness was incredible. It definitely lives up to its name "24-hour braised". Then there was Nana's banana pudding... not gonna say anything more in this one you need to go try it. Definitely there will be an upcoming visit. read more

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