The Claim Chowder is a 10/10. The Strawberry Walnut Salad use to be a 10/10 with the grilled…read morechicken breast, but now is at best a 6/10 with thigh meet. There is reason your Chowder stays #1 because you never change it, why change the salad and not even offer a chicken breast option??? This fish is mostly breaded and the breading is heavy and greasy. Ave. at best. Atmosphere is pleasant and service is good.

A great time with decent food,Our server Abbi was great! she was so sweet and absolutely amazing!read more

Stottlemyer's Smokehouse open-air BBQ is a must if you're in Sarasota and in the mood for BBQ and…read moremusic. Our waitress took the time to make sure every guest was well taken care of. We always had plenty of attention when needing to order and drinks always filled. The Jalapeño Poppers were jaw-dropping amazing and the Brisket Nachos plate was delicious and large enough for two. Well Recommended! I'm hoping to get a chance to try more BBQ.

Decent BBQ... nothing to write home about but really no complaints. Perfect place for a new lunch…read more Nice outdoor seating (when it's not hot), tiki hut vibes and probably a great place for live music at night. The brisket was a bit dry on the cornbread smokestack. The cole slaw had pineapple chunks in it, but it was actually really good! The pineapple wasn't overpowering and I almost didn't even notice it was there. Service was nice and fast.

0/10 My friend was…read moreasked to leave and told she could not bring her service animal back into the establishment. Let me be clear -- her service dog is exceptionally well-trained and has never caused an issue. He is there to assist her with her disability, which may not be visible to everyone, but is very real. She is a wounded veteran who deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. For Darcy, the owner -- this was not only disappointing but shameful. This bar should remember that much of its support likely comes from veterans and their loved ones. Turning away a veteran because of her service animal is unacceptable

The Hive Bar is a nice enough representation of the American classic of the neighborhood dive bar…read more The bartenders were friendly enough and the drinks were cold The Hive Bar is a good place to meet up with friends and to share a drink and some conversation and while away some time.

What went well...? Fawny...Thursday 5:30 to 8pm!…read moreShe is absolutely the best singer I have ever heard...!

My wife and I went here Thursday the 7th of May for dinner. I had my favorite dinner…read more Reconsted Pot Roast Mikey says try it you'll like it . The entertainment was provided by Fawny Frost. She sings like an angel and it is a pleasure listening to and dancing to her music we love dancing together to the songs she sings. We really enjoyed our time together last night. Our server did a great job and is very happy to serve our meals. Mikey says try it you'll like it!!!

We had a group of 15 on a Monday night during Spring Break and got seated immediately. We had 9…read morekids and 6 adults everyone liked their food and the service was great. The team was very friendly and the food came quickly.

we had build your own seafood boil and it was delicious. our server Felipe was awesome. Highly…read morerecommend visiting this place.

What is not to love? Local place great food and live music. It is our go to spot. Sometimes we are…read morehere twice a week because the music is the best in the area

jR's Old Packinghouse is a decades old mainstay with a "old Florida" feel in Sarasota, Florida. I…read moredropped in after trying to find a local sit-down restaurant for lunch for a party of four on an early Saturday afternoon. The down home digs were homey and inviting and we chose to eat outside in the covered patio out front. The menu is interesting and varied; I'd state some of the food is county-style and some has a Cuban flair. My shrimp entree, which I chose to have, accompanied by rice and beans was very good. My daughter selected the chicken fingers and the portion was hearty and she devoured it. JR's has a special brunch menu and live music regularly so check out their website for information. Check this place out if you like charming-go frills places with great food.

Date of Visit: 11/08/2025 5:30pm…read more After some shopping at the mall the wife and I were wanting to grab a beer somewhere. As we were heading out the parking I mentioned CJ's across the street. We have never been there before but friends of ours do play there once in while. So that's where we headed. As others have stated there is plenty of parking, in the main lot and in back. We parked in the main lot. Walked inside an immediately notice this was a place for music. No bands were playing since it was early. Found a spot at the bar, may have been ten others sitting at the bar. There was only one bar tender working the bar and she was working it. She came and saw us right after sitting and got our drink orders. Not sure if we wanted to eat but we still looked over the menu. We decided to get some food. I noticed they do a smashburger and I am always up for a that. The wife has been watching what she eats and decided on the chicken strips. The food didn't take long to arrive and both looked very good. My burger was done right, double cheesesmash with LTO just the way I like it. I got fries with it as well and I must say these were some mighty good fries. My wife really liked her chicken strips too. They were not battered and not overly fried, still very moist on the inside. She has been trying to stay away from overly fried foods and these were not overly done. I believe she ate them all as well. Since it was early there were no seating issues like I have read from others. And if your a car person they do a last Sunday of the month breakfast buffet and car show in the morning. Looking forward to that. All I can say is give this place a try. May have to go in the evening and listen to some live music. Peace.

Miss the old Cj's on the island before it was torn down. I think we all miss it. This location is…read morekind of ok. Not great but worth going to. Really isnt the sale being off the beaxh. The music is ok sometimes here. The waiters and waitresses are always on point here perfect though I can say that much. Wont go here as much as the island but will still pop in once in awhile

Just a great Florida waterfront entertainment facility with a restaurant, bar, docks and private…read moretiki huts. They have live entertainment daily. Wonderful bartenders. Thanks Charles

Another amazing meal at Woodys…read more.. The place was packed, we scored a bench near the water for amazing views, the band was killing it and despite the place being full the food was delivered quickly. Love this place!

Another staple of our time in siesta key is hitting up the siesta key oyster bar. Ironic cuz I…read moredon't eat oysters I'm simply there for the smash burgers. Skob is always packed. Always. But there's a reason behind this. The owner is on site quite a bit it's nice to see him. While the place certainly has quite a few miles on it mostly because it keeps getting beat up during hurricanes it bounces back. Feel free to bring a dollar and staple a dollar to the ceiling or if you're a copper firefighter bring your patch and they will hang it proudly. When I'm on vacation I like my food very simple. A simple double smashburger and fries 100% does me in. For servers are definitely all smiling another staple and not really an expectation but I'm so glad to see it. My wife got a chicken quesadilla not really adventurous again for the same reason. The beers are cold the servers are beautiful and everything is right with the world when I can sit down at siesta key oyster bar.

If you could only hit one restaurant in all of Florida, you would HAVE TO go to this one. The hype…read moreover this place is real. Plus who doesn't like cheaper raw oysters from 3-6PM EVERYDAY??! Servers were friendly and efficient. I like how you can nail a written on dollar bill on the wall. It's a cute, interactive idea. Raw oysters 10/10: Juicy, flavorful. Fresh. Everything oysters should be. I could've easily slammed 2 dozen by myself. Po Boy Oyster 10/10: This was fried the best considering we went to other restaurants and ordered the same dish. We'd be happy to have this meal again. Seafood quesadilla 8/10: Can't go wrong with this! I have a small appetite but still almost ate the whole thing.

Always fun. We go in the daytime. Both women bartenders we know are fun and very inclusive even if…read morethey don't know or remember you. Peanuts and fresh popped popcorn are always a plus. The multicolored lights make it always festive. Great drink selection as well. Lots of TVs.

Absolutely horrible service on a football Sunday…read more Bartenders were oblivious and indifferent.