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A five star first dining experience at 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen. The amazing Greek food met with…read moreattentive service by our waitress, Shannon made it an enjoyable night. We were impressed with her recommendations. She made us feel very welcome, which added to our fantastic meal. We enjoyed all of the appetizers - spanakopita, grilled octopus, spicy fries with feta, and dolmades. All were delicious, however, my favorites were the dolmades and grilled octopus. For dinner, we ordered the beet and feta salad and open face lamb and chicken pita. Absolutely delicious! To end our meal, we shared the carrot cake with pecans and cranberries. The combination was out of this world. Looking forward to dining here again. Thank you for the great meal and service.

My spouse and I went in while walking around the area. The food was very good. We got 3 appetizers:…read moreMontreal's Poutine (We love FF's like this. There was a good amount of cheese curds and the gravy with the FF's were perfect. Truffle Burrata, also very good the black garlic is strong but it worked nicely with the dish. A large serving. My spouse loves mushrooms. I like them but it was still really good. Cubed yellow fin tuna: Also a very large portion and good flavour but it could have gone without the tomatos (and I love tomato's) And perhaps served with a rice cup or something to scoop it up. Everything is diced up so it makes it kind of messy to eat. We got a burger to split. we didn't order a side but the waiter I guess put them in anyhow. The FF without the poutine are just ok. The burger on the other hand was really good and cooked perfectly. We split everything and took home left overs, as it was a lot of food. We shared the butterscotch gelato and had coffee to go with it. The service is good, The athompshere is pleasant. We will definitely be back to try some of the other items. I'm not a greek fan so I wouldn't touch those but my husband will. :)

Truffle burrata Parmesan pizza

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Mushroom risotto, added braised lamb

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

3.9(370 reviews)

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As the name indicates, Hyde Park is an upscale steak place…read more I was part of a group of eight. Among the group we must have tried most of the offerings on the menu that were not gigantic portions of meat. My wife found the smallest sirloin steak (6 oz) and added a blue cheese sauce on top. I had one of the specials -- a plate of scallops in a wonderful sauce. I started with four oysters on the half shell which were not very special. Service was excellent as was the wine list.

Dinner was fantastic, but Josh made the entire night. The steak was spot-on, but his service was…read moreeven better. He was so genuine and sweet the entire time, and honestly one of the funniest servers we've had in a long time. His sense of humor was subtle, perfectly timed, and made us feel like we were in great hands. He checked in exactly when he needed to, kept the vibe light and warm, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever hovering. You could tell he truly enjoys what he does. We left full, happy, and already talking about coming back. If you get the chance, ask for Josh -- he'll make your whole meal better! We will for sure be asking for Josh when we come back!!

Interior

Shrimp cocktail

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Wine dinner lineup

Summer House Steak & Seafood

4.6(627 reviews)

2.6 mi

Best Steak I've ever had! This restaurant is beautiful and the service is Top Notch…read more It's pricey but always a fantastic experience. I've been here a handful of times and is a must go if you're in the Siesta Key area!

Amazing service, food, and atmosphere. It's one of my favorite places to dine on special…read moreoccasions. Most recently, we took our kids to dinner with us for Valentine's. Everyone enjoyed the food. Plus, our waitress was so friendly with them. They felt so special and absolutely loved the food! We were having such a good time. I forgot to take photos! My daughter had a Caesar salad and kids mac n cheese. My son had the chicken fingers. My husband and I both had the filet mignon. It was cooked perfectly. The restaurant is decorated with a modern coastal vibe with a large aquarium tank in the middle. Tables are made to be intimate so perfect for 2-4 people. Though they can accommodate larger parties. Needless to say, this is still one of my favorite places to dine.

Summer House Steak & Seafood - We were celebrating our babymoon, but "baby shower" was the closest selection available when making the reservation online :)

We were celebrating our babymoon, but "baby shower" was the closest selection available when making the reservation online :)

Panna cotta and biscotti

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Carrot cake

Connors Steak & Seafood

4.3(649 reviews)

2.7 mi

New to Sarasota, got treated to lunch today, and was very pleased. Great variety of options on the…read morelunch menu, made it hard to choose. I got the crab cake and chose sweet potato fries as my side. The crab cake was so very good, nice big pieces of crab with delicious sauce/seasoning holding it together. It was nicely breaded, like just the right amount so as to not take away from the deliciousness of the crab, and cooked perfectly. Sweet potatoes are a go to for me, they were great! Finished off with the homemade Oreo ice cream, which was a great end to the meal, tasty and comforting and a generous portion! Overall a great experience, with a nice clean inviting atmosphere and excellent service! Would love to visit again!

Valentines 2026…read more First time at Connors and it didn't disappoint. He, Gary, had the Prime Rib with Garlic Mash and side salad. I had the petit filet, 6 oz, with lobster bisque and asparagus. Connors did not disappoint. My filet was a perfect medium rare with a fantastic char. Let's face it we can get such a fantastic char on our home Weber without over cooking it. Those professional grills are wonderful. Gary's prime rib was perfectly medium rare as well. Gary enjoyed a few Stella's and I enjoyed a red sangria. Finished our meal with strawberry icecream that we shared. The restaurant is configured so that privacy for those intimate meals as there are numerous cozy booths. Service was excellent with our server checking back to see if everything was delicious and asking if we needed anything. Best part, they do take reservation. Sorry, no photos. I prefer to concentrate on our meal and each other.

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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.5(2.3k reviews)

6.6 mi

The food was delicious, the service was great and the views from the windows were amazing. We even…read moresaw dolphins jumping out of the wate.

BLUF: Consistently exceptional food and service located at a dry dock (dry boat storage)…read moreoverlooking the water. I love Dry Dock Waterfront Grill and I always visit when I am in the Sarasota area. Dry Dock is always busy so I am also sure to make a reservation in advance using Open Table. Typically we sit inside but I know the back patio is popular too. If your timing and patience is perfect, you can also get a nice a nice window seat in the dining room that has sweeping views of Sarasota Bay. The inside atmosphere is bright and airy and although airy often translates to loud, Dry Dock thoughtfully put noise dampening panels on the ceiling. As far as food, I don't think you can go wrong. I always get something with grouper whether it be an entree, sandwich or tacos. On my most recent visit I got the grouper filet with coconut shrimp because I had originally been eyeing up the coconut shrimp as an appetizer. Ultimately, we decided to get the rock crab claws for an appetizer which were good but more work than I planned even though they were pre-cracked. I felt like a Neanderthal trying to eat those crab claws in such a nice restaurant. No offense to the Neanderthals, of course! I have no idea what my husband had as it disappeared. After entrees, apps and bread, we were too stuffed for dessert. I think our server was Cari and she was awesome! Attentive, friendly, funny and quite possibly a mind reader and magician. She saw the hanger in my eyes and made bread magically appear. I hope I got her name correct because she was superb! Shout out to all of the great staff members at Dry Dock -we've never had a bad experience. I love Dry Dock and it will forever stay in my Sarasota rotation.

Upper floor

Tuscan Cream Pasta w/ Blackened Snapper

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Pomegranate martinis

Speaks Clam Bar - St. Armands Circle

4.5(876 reviews)

Loved the food and cocktails and wine…read more Service was good not great. The vibe upstairs was cold, decorations meh, lighting meh. But the food is great. Do not pass this up.

Came here for dinner while In town. Sat at the bar and had…read moregood service. Nice ambiance. Ordered a beer and a Ceaser salad to start. Came with warm Bread. Salad very good. Ordered linguine frutti di mare. Decent amount of seafood but the medium red sauce was bland. Prices were reasonable however.

Steamed Clams

Calimari Cabrese

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Lobster Pot

Alpine Steakhouse

3.9(234 reviews)

1.8 mi

We had a party at four and we were all very diverse in what we ordered…read more From the burgers to the steaks, everything was hot and tasted very good. I highly recommend Alpine for people looking for a good steak or a good burger. Also, it was very nice to see. They had some German beer on tap which was an added treat.

The vibe here is so delightful. You can tell the staff is like family and they definitely have…read moreregulars because of that. The food was amazing and not too pricey, considering the portions and the fact that we got steak! My mom and I both got the filet sandwich. It melts in your mouth. The slaw my mom got as a side was a vinegar base (which I personally like more than the mayo version). I picked the cucumber and Greek yogurt side. VERY BERY GOOD!

Interior Entrance View

What the show had on.

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Interior Entrance View

Kojo

4.5(479 reviews)

5.2 mi

The food was incredibly delicious. The sushi line was backed up a bit so our server Sierra…read morementioned to management that the wait was much longer than expected. Dustin stopped by our table to express his apologies for the delay and offered to pay for our roll.

How could I be so lucky to get in here again and have this amazing food? I feel like I hit the…read morelottery for sure... Every bite is pure magic and delicious. The chef here takes such excellent care of each dish... The flavors are incredible. I'm blown away at the tuna pizza with avocado on top... Epic! If you have a special occasion or you wanna celebrate with someone you love, I highly recommend coming here. Book early because I know it fills up... I'm here at 6 PM and all the tables are already full. I'll be back! Can't wait to try other things

Mushroom rice pot

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Mushrooms (side dish) Gluten-free

Fork & Hen

4.6(262 reviews)

5.0 mi

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

We made an impulse visit to the Fork & Hen for dinner. We were able to get in without a…read morereservation 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.

Interior bar seating

Yellowtail snapper with Thai sauce

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Nana's banana pudding

Boca

4.0(934 reviews)

The service was fantastic even on a busy day, very accommodating to my wishes for my entree, will…read moremost definitely be back

Boca is a great place! The atmosphere is a cool vibe from…read morethe minute you walk through the doors. The staff is Always friendly, the drinks never disappoint, and the food is always on point. Next time you're downtown Stop in and have a seat at the bar. You won't be disappointed.