On a liquor run to UTC mall and decided to try out this place... I'd stopped one before and they were slammed with people waiting but figured during the week it would be quieter. I was right - I think there was maybe half a dozen people at the bar and only that many tables occupied. Grabbed a seat at the bar, ordered a Coke and looked at the menu ... on the back of the menu is the specials. I ordered the burger, a Caesar salad and the drink is included. The bartender swapped out my Coke without asking - nice when they keep an eye on your drink and make sure you don't go thirsty! I seriously think the salad was delivered in less than a minute by someone out of the kitchen. It was a basic Caesar but fresh and decorated with croutons and cheese... it was good. Next out was the burger, it was cooked right, dressed up all fancy and came with fries. The fries didn't need any salt, whatever they put on them was plenty. All in all a great stop - definitely want to come back and try some other things...nice sports bar. read more

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So after visiting Mote Aquarium we went over for lunch on a weekday. There were 6 of us with one toddler. We were seated without a wait. We were acknowledged quickly and then she came over and took our drink orders. We ordered trash can nachos that were really good. 3 of us had the bbq chicken salad, one had the fish fry, one got wings and the other had a Cobb salad. The fools had a beautiful presentation and everything was really tasty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We didn't have any trouble talking and hearing even with all of the tvs on. It filled up without being too loud with conversations which was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Glory Days Grill - Bbq chicken salad - Sports Bars Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Glory Days is FANTASTIC! Part of this is because of Casey behind the bar! I absolutely love the drinks, food and service. You must check out Glory Days Grill in Sarasota, FL! There's plenty of places to park outside in the shared businesses. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have so many TVs inside so you can enjoy watching sports while you eat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recommend sitting at the bar so you can experience the exceptional servers. One of them being Casey. She is kind and helpful. She takes the time to know her customers which is nice. After getting a drink, you should try their fried pickles. They are cooked to perfection and have a great flavor. I enjoyed the shrimp platter for my main entree. My family enjoyed the reuben, grilled chicken and wings. We all shared the Bourbon Butter Cake for dessert. Casey did not steer us wrong. Overall, you should definitely check out Glory Days Grill because they have great food, drinks and wonderful people like Casey who work here. read more

Glory Days Grill - Beer at the bar - Sports Bars Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

The food is OK but I gotta tell ya they got the dumbest waitresses there possible. I hardly never do it, but I left a one dollar tip and that was probably one dollar too much It was much better when it was Leroy Selmons Go across the street to the yard house you'll be much happier read more

Not a lot to say other then due to their inefficiencies, we were never even had a server come to our table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We went on Saturday 1/17 at about 1:30pm. It was beautiful outside and luckily were offered an outdoor table (which was perfect as in inside seating area was very cold)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We were sat (2ppl) and were about the 5th or 6th table outside. There was a table sitting next to us that had clearly finished their food and we're waiting to pay their check after about 15 minutes. The mother took the two other children and left the father there to pay the bill. About 10 minutes later, he ended up getting up and going inside to find a server. His new sword ever came outside. We sat at our table for probably 30 minutes and watched the host. Continue to see people outside filling it up. After about 35 minutes of nobody ever even approaching our table, we got up and left. I don't understand if you are short staffed why you would open an extra receiving area if you cannot service it? I have been there in the past and it has not ever been this bad. But after almost 45 minutes, I'm not even being acknowledged, we had to leave and find lunch somewhere else. To me, this was 100% on greedy management. You are not gonna increase your sales by filling up the restaurant and then not having enough service staff on duty to take care of it. I noticed another table also get up and walk towards their car after they saw us get up and leave. Not a manager in sight, not a server insight, just the continuing seating by a young man who was only doing what he was told to do, obviously without direction. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great sports bar dining experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Never had a bad meal, definitely recommend the wings and any of the specials they have going. Great bang for your buck. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also the always have pleasant things on the tv, I know that sounds silly to mention, but pets on the tv really makes the experience more enjoyable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also the service is always great. read more

Great service on a Saturday afternoon. Food was hot and tasty. Sweet tea was perfectly not too sweet. First visit but won't be the last. The dry rub wings are absolute fire. Montecristo was tasty and light. Fries were great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is kinda like an Irish pub sports bar without the Irish pub part.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of TVs, lots of wood decor, full bar, tables, booths, high tops, and patio seating with room for groups over 20![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Military/heroes discount friendly! read more

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We ordered an all American Burger with cheese and bacon and Mushroom and Swiss burger with caramelised onions. My husbands exact words were " This is the best burger I ever had!" . He ate it all and he usually doesn't . It was very tasty and juicy and had a very nice smoky flavor. My Swiss burger was also very tasty and my fries were fantastic! Crunchy on the outside and pillowy soft in the inside. The service was great! The manager came by and asked us how everything was, we told him to tell the chef that his hamburgers were outstanding. Next time we have a craving for a good hamburger we know where to go. Even their presentation was good, read more

My husband and I sat at the bar and Casey took care of us. The wings were delicious! Casey was attentive and very easy to talk to. We had a great time! read more

Close to University Mall amoung many eateries there is a charming spot called Glory Days Grill. Stopped there with Spouse for lunch and we certainly weren't disappointed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience is quiet and decor is upscale.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff were very nice and welcoming, we ordered an appetizer for starters and each of us had the Monte Carlo sandwich. It was absolutely perfect. We both thought it was the best we ever had anywhere in our travels. This is a spot that we highly recommend based on a superb lunch and what appears to be a food place that is dedicated to what they do best, that is cook. Put on your bucket list. read more

Spent the day in Sarasota and decided on Glory Days for lunch after visiting the Sarasota Art Museum. The location is great, as it's among various restaurants and shops, making for a great outing for all. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe at Glory Days is laid-back and family-friendly, with plenty of TVs and a sports-bar feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was friendly and attentive, even though it took a while to be seated, although the restaurant wasn't crowded. I had the grouper sandwich, which was fresh, flaky, and cooked just right. It had a nice golden crust that gave a light crunch without overpowering the fish. Served on a soft bun with crisp lettuce, tomato, and a tangy tartar sauce, it struck the perfect balance between hearty and refreshing. The sandwich was paired with fries that were hot, crispy, and generously portioned. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're in the Sarasota area and in the mood for a casual setting, this place won't disappoint.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Glory Days Grill - Sports Bars Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was great and ambiance is a clean and low key American grill with plenty of TVs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was better than average and the chicken tenders were made in house. Pretzel appetizer was delicious!! Hubby said the Cheeseburger was great. My only complaints are the pub chips tasted a little strange with the seasoning they add and the side salad didn't have enough dressing. We will definitely stop in again! read more

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Service was good. The wings were good. Clam chowder was ok, but not hot enough. The $6 house salad was a joke. It was small, just iceberg lettuce, some tomato, and grated cheese. Lame. The server was really good, otherwise it would've been 2 stars. read more

It took a little while to be seated even though there wasn't many people dining inside. Once we were seated everything else was fine. The fried grouper sandwich was great and they have the perfect peach sweet tea. read more

Glory Days Grill - Sports Bars Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

LATEST UPDATE: Finally received the gift card they sent me to so call "make it right" so we can give them another opportunity to provide a better dining experience. GUESS WHAT! THEY ONLY SENT US A $30 gift card when our meal with appetizers was like $125 plus tip! We will never come back to this location. What a joke and such bad customer service. How does this make up for it??? No way to do business! UPDATE: WASTE OF TIME EVEN GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE IT RIGHT!!! I contacted them through the email provided over a month ago and they claimed they were sending a gift card to make up for the horrible experience. Well guess what? ANOTHER HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!! Over a month and still have not received anything from them. WHAT A WAY TO DO BUSINESS!!! read more

First time in Florida and first time at Glory Days--got welcomed with a free sampler platter! Totally wasn't expecting that. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great vibes, awesome service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This SoCal guy definitely recommends it! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great family dining sports bar restaurant with lots of TVs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have multiple days where they have great specials, including Mondays where they have burgers for about 10 bucks. Food is reasonably-priced and delicious! read more

Reuben was amazing! Nice menu, lots of choices.If the food is as good as it looks in the photos on the menu it is a win win! And it was!

The food was awful! My husband ordered the Ruben the corned beef was almost like crisp bacon, there was no sauerkraut on it. I ordered the chicken tenders that were absolutely dry as can be. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not to mention it was freezing cold in the restaurant to where people were standing outside to get warm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The server was sweet as can be read more

Amazing service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food and ambiance is nice too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sports bar that is more upscale than a dive sports bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wide variety of menu items. Staff went above and beyond to make sure we didn't leave and were seated promptly. Best choice in this area. Price point good as well. Will be back! read more

I would love to come back to this place! We showed up at 7PM SATURDAY with 7 people including 5 kids Kids menu is amazing, kids loved it. I have ribs, chicken tenders and onion drizzle. I recommend it a lot. We have so much food left over to go and it was delicious. Waitress was so kind and was on it! I am def coming back ! Recommended for the family read more

This place was fantastic! On Fridays you can get a huge piece of fish, french fries, and salad, for $12.00! For another $6.00 you can add on 6 shrimps. Anthony was our server and he was great. There were 14 of us and we sat outside on their patio. Did I mention that the Margaritas are $6? I don't know if that was a special or not, but they were really good. My husband and I split our meal and it was more than enough for both of us.........the piece of fish was HUGE. The coating on both the fish and the shrimp was very good.....light and crispy, just the way it should be. I'm so glad our friends introduced us to this place and we can't wait to go back! read more

Glory Days Grill - Yummy fish, shrimp, and fries! - Sports Bars Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very busy area, inside was not busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, they seemed short on servers. Two people running the door but I only saw 2 servers assisting at least 15 tables. Our server was pleasant and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tables are small.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of TVs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was just ok. read more

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Good food, I got the Thursday special, they allowed me to switch french fries for broccoli . A very caring waitress Annie T. and clean.

The food was good although it was very expensive. The service was good but they were clearly under staffed when I went. At the start it was great but then at the end of our meal we asked for waters and it took them 20 minutes to get it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was clean at the table the bathrooms were clean but they smelled.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

All went well. Our waitress Christine was excellent and the food was great. Also they honor veterans. Been there many times,always excellent food and service. read more

The best boneless chicken wings in town. A nice selections of wings sauces. Traditional wings are great too and never greasy. With sweet potatoes fries, house waffle fries or if you are in the mood, ask for the pub chips that are not listed on the menu and always available. Plenty of food choices, whatever your mood and no matter how hungry you might be. A full bar makes it easy to pick your drinks. Happy hour, or 2 for one specials, helps you to relax and not have to worry about the cost. Servers are friendly and the bar is usually full of locals grabbing a bite to eat before heading home. Game nights are busy here so plan on waiting for a table. Outside seating is dog friendly. There is a loyalty reward program that also keeps you informed of specials not necessarily listed on their menu. Cool place to hang with friends and family and nice crowd. read more

I decided to meet a buddy here for lunch today. I had heard the wings were really good, but they were fairly average. I walked in and took a high top by the bar. Our server was pleasant and helpful throughout our visit. I grabbed waters while I waited for my friend to arrive. Once he showed up, we both zeroed in on the wings. I decided to get the dry rub with a side of tangy buffalo and honey garlic sauce, side of blue cheese. My buddy went with the grilled wings. Our wait wasn't long and our wings came out. They looked decent. My wings were missing one of the sauces and I couldn't find anyone to get it before I was nearly done with my lunch. The dry rub was a bit lacking in flavor or maybe they were under seasoned. The crispiness was nice. The blue cheese was weak, while the other dipping sauces were on point. My buddy enjoyed his grilled wings. Overall, I would say our visit was pretty average. My wings were ok while my buddy enjoyed his. The service was nice when you could find it. Nothing was great and nothing was bad about our visit. I might circle back and try the grilled wings in the future. read more

Glory Days Grill - Dry rubbed wings - Sports Bars Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Food always comes out cold, not cooked properly fish and chips was extremely soggy, ice cream was all melted on the cake when it came out. Salad was chopped up lettuce that goes on a burger, wings were extremely dry someone please fix theses issues! These are re occurring read more

Fun upscale sports bar. Lots of choices for food and drinks $6 sangria and $5 Tito's drinks We tried the grilled wings which were delicious and not greasy. Got the hamburger which was pretty good too but the fries were way too salty. Dessert was a fun traditional Oreo cookie ice cream sandwich with a side of chocolate sauce for dipping. Definitely recommend for a nice sports bar atmosphere. read more

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Its your run of the mill sports bar. Wings were pretty good and prices were fair. [[HIGHLIGHT]]TVs all over the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a sports bar, it was fine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Glory Days Grill - Hot wings. Pretty decent - Sports Bars Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Love this place been to multiple locations always great service and good food. Can't go wrong plus there's always sports on the tv that's always a win. read more

This place is always a great choice when we're craving a sports bar. There are tv's everywhere and they have different material on each one. There's music playing (not overpowering) and the place is open, inviting and good for all type of folks. The food taste great, is fresh and the portions are a good sized. Our server was helpful and was passing by regularly to see if we needed anything. We had the the boneless wings (1/2 mild and 1/2 honey BBQ), Hero Burger (two party burger on a Hawaiian Bun) and a Cesar salad. The interior decor was clean and spaced out well. They have plenty of seating (inside and outside). This is a good place when you want to have a good meal and enjoy some sports/relaxing. read more

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I have eaten at the Glory Days in Brandon (where I live) as well as the one in Riverview/Big Bend but had to write a review for this particular Glory Days to comment on the exceptional service and attentiveness of every single staff member. I have never been so impressed by the people who work at a restaurant especially a chain restaurant. The food is great but come for the service because it is worth the drive! read more

This seems like the area's best kept secret. I have seen this place so many times and have never thought of going here, nor heard anyone speak of it. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised by the sports bar atmosphere and the section of TV's, while also having really good food and reasonable drink prices. I would have given 5 stars but the bartender seemed inattentive at times. Much of the time, she wasn't behind the bar but instead in the kitchen. Empty glasses and dirty food sat longer than they should have. However, she was excellent at memorizing our food order while also being interrupted bu another customer for another drink. She was also very polite. It just would have been nicer to have her more attentive and engaging. Isn't that the reason to sit at the bar? Will definitely be back! read more

Glory Days Grill - Bone in Fire Grilled Wing with hot sauce and aioli garlic - Sports Bars Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Excellent food, great prices and superior service by Lydia! So good, in fact, we ate there 2 days in a row! Love that it's an official Arrowhead South Chapter! read more

Delicious ribs and fish. Great service. Friendly servers. Clean. Can't go wrong with Glory Days.

Good food, drinks, friendly staff, great barmaids! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Always comfortable eating there whether solo or with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We dined Sun 5/18/25 7pm with friends who had joined us due to our positive comments on Glory Days at Lakewood Ranch. Three of the four of us ordered the usually great Rueben. Not sure who was cooking that night but none of the three we were even close to previous and regular visits. The bread was not a marbled rye as shown on your menu. We all received some white loaf bread of some type that was certainly not rye? It appeared to be a french style white. two of the three servings were very lightly toasted but without butter or mayo, ie, they were just dry! The third appeared slightly toasted and to have some fryer oil coating but my wife was unable to tell how it had been toasted as it had a strange taste to it? The meat portion was less than usual and again 2/3 had so little sauerkraut that they might as well have skipped it altogether. Finally, the thousand island or whatever sauce they usually used was again hardly there? Overall a very poor prep of our three ruebens. Someone at GDG LWR should advise the cook who was on that night how to prepare a proper rueben. We are not requesting any compensation as this is not the point and we do really like GDG LWR but this was not good. Thanks! read more

Food was mediocre. Got the buffalo chicken sandwich. It was over cooked and nearing burnt. Interestingly though, my fries were slightly undercooked and a bit hard and chewy. My Mom got the fried fish which she said was good. Overall, slow and unmotivated service is always bad for business. We waited to be seated (looked like they were closed when we walked in). Waited on someone to greet us once seated. Waited to place our order. Waited for silverware. Waited on condiments (finally asked a different server who brought the item in 10 secs!). And worse of all, waited forever on our very simple order. We were here for over an hour. Will continue to spread the word to avoid eating here. read more