Real deal hidden gem! Actual railroad train on railroad tracks. Excellent food. The owner was so…read morecool gave us a lil tour! This isn't far from the Ringling Museum so we decided to go check this out and was extremely satisfied. Very well done on the inside. Feels like in an old movie. I will mention again the food and drinks were great. They are open and or closed certain days of the week so make sure to pay attention to that. Went to go another time and didn't check. Will be back soon Bob thank you

If you're looking to see the old train cars and the circus memorabilia, then it's a good…read moreexperience; lots of good stuff to see. However, if you're looking for a great meal experience, I would suggest looking elsewhere. Though I understand they've gotta keep the lights on, the food quality was certainly not worth the price, in my opinion. Fries are an up-charge from homemade chips, so a cheeseburger and bacon burger each with fries was $35. A thing to note would be that burgers come with pickles. While other tables were told as much after we got our food, we never received this warning. As a pickle despiser, this was an unwelcome addition to my meal. The people working there were very friendly. Even though there was only one server, she was attentive and efficient. The man on the grill was also very nice, as he came out to speak with some guests when we got there.

Food was awesome! I had the crispy Chix thigh with beans/rice and extra side of collard greens!…read more My server was extra sweet and professional! Will be back

The atmosphere --- reminds me of a small Cheers-like bar. Tommy and Mandy .... The owners have a…read moregreat story surrounding this restaurant (which was once Knicks). So if I know their story it tells you about the customer service! They are on top of it! The food.....WOW! I asked Tommy what he recommended ---- which only confused me more about what to get (in a good way) because it all sounded incredible!! I' would describe the cuisine as HIGHLY ELEVATED bar and comfort foodI had the Grouper Reuben with sweet potato fries. My husband had the Short Rib sandwich (a special). The flavors of everything were delicious! The bread pudding - was so unique and over the top. I never order dessert but their description of it had my mouth watering - even after needing a to go box for 1/2 of the meal I couldn't finish. Im pretty much speechless about this experience. Just perfect for when you can't decide what you want because you won't be disappointed! I'd give it 6 stars if that was an option!

February 16, 2025 - 4 for lunch…read more We are long time members and this is my first time since all the renovations and work. First time to The Green Orchid. Perfect name! We had friends in from snowy cold NY / LI and this was one of the key stops with them during their stay. The place was pretty packed in season. No outdoor spots and we waited a few minutes for an indoor four top. Service was spectacular. The food was very good as we got a bunch of salads and light food entrees. There were a few cocktails as well for the wives. My salad was a lot of romaine but very spartan on edamame, onion, nuts or anything else. The green dressing was good. Clean as a hospital operating room!! Food was fresh and delightful. All the entrees we had were mid $25 range and with a beer at $8 and mixed drinks at $15 we zoomed up to about $42 per person or $174 for 4 people tax and gratuity. It was surely "tourist" and higher priced for a lunch. I picked up the tab for our guests and with the over 65 restaurants I have reviewed on Main Street and in Sarasota....... I am not sure this was so convenient and easy to be worth the cost/value for what you got? We might even walk the waterfront or head down Lemon or Pineapple and hit Main Street as an option next time? More friends in a few days and a few in March. The "boss" and social director will make the call.!!!

Dined here after the Lights in Bloom display. Host was extremely welcoming, decor inside was…read morebeautifully festive. We sat outside where there were heaters, less noise, and viewing if the lights. Gigi was very attentive, and knowledgeable regarding the menu. We got some festive holiday drinks ( yummy). The coconut curry soup was light and delicious. The chicken saltimbaca was equally tasty, as was the blackened redfish sandwich. Reasonable prices.

I keep wanting to eat at Brick's because it's just around the corner from our apartment. They keep…read moredisappointing me because the meat (in this case, a brisket sandwich) seems to be always riddled with fat ! I had an excellent waiter (Farbo) who suggested that I specify "lean" when ordering; but, that shouldn't be necessary !! Whatever happened to Quality Control ??

To Mike GM. Hi…read moreMike...thanks for providing outstanding food in an outstanding atmosphere with two of the nicest bartenders, Paul and Curt, and the sweetest manager Amanda...just great food and great people! We always leave with a smile

The curry chicken sandwich was absolutely fantastic... We went back basically two days in a row to…read moreget it along with the turkey cranberry chutney club , which was equally as good! Excellent service nice environment reason

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!!!!

It's not easy to find vegetarian food in the South when you're hungry. Lila came to the rescue!…read more Downtown Sarasota parking can be tricky, but we found a parking structure with one hour free nearby. When we first entered, there was just one table occupied, it was early afternoon. The music was a bit too much for the setting. The environment was clean. But, it took 5 minutes or more for someone to come out and greet us. We went to the restroom and almost left, thinking they were closed. But, finally they noticed us. Thank goodness, because I had one of the best BLTAs of my life. The bread looked boring, but it was soft and the perfect blank slate for the seitan bacon, tomato, avocado, and mayo. Very tasty! My husband had the Tofu Rueben. The tofu was a thick slab and the faux corned beef idea would have been better as thin seitan slices. But, he still enjoyed it. Both came with a small salad of just lettuce. I enjoyed my meal (obviously) but I think they could improve their hospitality. Prices indicate a higher level of service. Maybe to go is best.

This is definitely a place for foodies! I actually volunteered my time to the Cheff to be a taster…read moreand wash dishes for free so I could taste his creations. The food is Mondo Biondo with flavor. The great thing is anybody can eat here. It is billed as a vegetarian vegan place or plant base place actually but they have meat and fish on the menu. Just they're very careful about where they source their products. I brought two of my friends here that are very picky from the Midwest and they were in love with the place. It has a nice ambience, very clean, kind of industrial, but warm ceilings are very high, so even though it's a small place it does not feel small in the least. The Chef is amazing! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and customer service oriented. It is on one of the main streets in Sarasota and if you walk by, it may not look that interesting but I am telling you you are missing out on a truly exceptional food experience. Go here do not wait. It is definitely a place that makes your taste buds come alive..

Going to Canvas Cafe is always a treat. The first time we went there it was a bit of an accident…read moreand we hear a rumor and decided to drop in. The place is supper small so it is still amazing to me we got a table. So make reservations! But ever since then we've had some pretty amazing dinners and discovered great wine at the Canvas Cafe. The last time I went, a couple of weeks ago, I had the lamb. It was perfectly cooked, earthy and beautiful. We also had the scallops which were such a different thing, so light and full of the ocean, you didn't want to share or trade bites between dishes because both were so good but so different. A long time favorite here is the gazpacho. This time we didn't have that and tried the goat cheese with tomato marmalade and one of the arugula salad creations. Both good, but the marmalade was a bit sweet. but loved how they caramelized the goat cheese. Don't be afraid to ask about a wine you have not heard of and listen to what they recommend. I have not gone wrong yet doing this at Canvas and have discovered some very nice things this way. Get something different here than your usual favorites. One of the things I love about this place is the menu changes about every 3-4 months and they are always trying out new wine. A good place to experience some creative and well done food. Not everything is a hit out of the ball park, but I've had some very memorable meals at Canvas. Service is always very good and I have never felt rushed out. If I want to sit and enjoy the wine, they don't try to run you off to turn over the table. Very relaxing and a nice place to slow down. You owe it to yourself to call them, make a reservation and enjoy sitting on their deck before it is too hot to eat outside. You won't be sorry.

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.

Went for brunch/ everything was great- Only complaint was a…read moreside of bacon was only two pieces of bacon - which was not enough for a side - also the bagel and lox platter it seemed to be presented on a cut up dinner roll - cut into chunks- when I inquired about scooping the bagel the server was confused and said it's in chunks already which I found really odd Chicken and waffles, breakfast sandwich, crab Benedict all great! Stay away from the lox platter if you want a real bagel (go to Palm ave deli) and don't purchase sides and it's a great place for brunch

Was in Sarasota for a work event and ended up at Yard House twice in the same day. For lunch I…read morestarted with the Spicy Edamame and the Blackened Ahi Sashimi and loved both. After the event we made it in time I order happy hour food. Love the half of appetizers and pizza options. I had some Calamari and Loaded Pepperoni Pizza also loved both. I had to finish with a Chocolate Lava Cake. Service was great both times. For lunch we sat inside at a high top near the bar and later in the day we sat outside. The restaurant is huge and has plenty of parking.

First time customers…read more Large selection of menu offerings in a lively sports themed setting. From this customer's perspective, what went wrong is less important than how the business corrected the problem . Note to management: Thank you to our server JESSICA! She turned what could've been a disastrous first encounter into a surprisingly welcoming experience--thank you for stepping up and fixing things.

All the food was fantastic - each ingredient complemented the others in each dish. The cobia in the…read moretartare was highlighted by the thinly sliced cucumber, sesame, and seaweed. Parmesan beignets were light and airy, though a little greasier than expected. The finely diced pear went perfectly with the beignets. Tripletail was cooked perfectly stop a savory shrimp bisque-like cream. Pacing of the service was perfect, with our entrees coming out hot after we finished all our starters. The indoor seating space wasn't large, we were happy we got a four-top for the 2 of us. The patio area looked a bit more spacious, and elegant with lights and fans.

Good service. Enjoyed the ambiance on the porch. Food was good but would order something different…read morenext time. Mushroom soup was a little too truffley for me. Parmesan beignets were light and yummy. Arctic char was cooked well.