Saturday, August 16, 2025 - my birthday and a little lunch after some hot muggy golf.... 2 for…read morelunch. They were just opening for lunch time on a Saturday. Putting out place settings outside at tables, and turning on lights......welcomed us right in!! Service is perfect, the water glass never got past half empty (needed after 9 hole in heat advisory and 90F plus weather) It was nice fresh water! We got some pita and hummus for a little app. Pretty good, the hummus was a little thin for dipping and spreading more like a dressing consistency, but tasted great! The pita was fresh baked and properly done. Wife got a Caesar salad with grilled chicken. She said it was very good and the greens and cheese were fresh and flavorful. The chicken was a little charred/burnt edged but not dry. 8/10 I got the Beet Salad and thought this would be my last try for falafel on a salad. (the last three other restaurants it has been a greasy fried ball of "bread crumb sand". yech! Well not here at L'Olive - just the opposite!!!!!! A nice filling that was moist and not bready, just beans and herbs and a nice filling. A LIGHTY fried and NOT very oily at all! 10/10 Falafel is back on my vegan/WFPB/Nutritarian food list. The beets were perfect and ample, the baby spinach was perfect and must have been grown out back in a field it was so green and tasty!! Toss in some yummy figs pieces, a light and nice dressing. Walnuts and orange slices competed the collage of goodies. (I got this sans the goat cheese - "naaaaaaah" I am sheepish about those cheeses) Great salad. 10/10 We both (after the second bread board of pita showed up!!!) had to take half our salads home for the beach tomorrow. Friggin awesome take home boxes!!! They are like Tupperware and we are gonna schlep them right down to the beach!!! I said it before but just to add, service was awesome. These guys are less than 2 miles from our house..... we WILL be back!! Nice job! ========= Note to owner ==== NOT part of the review but an aside. The place is very nice and super clean and nice layout and fantastic sturdy hard chairs for folks with bad backs and etc. and great bathrooms.....HOWEVER 1) you need to reverse the door on the men's room or move that privacy screen and plant - crazy clumsy and goofy. 2) throw out the electric room deodorizer in both bathrooms. they stink worse than five car wash air fresheners! The atomized chemicals wafted my wife and she felt ill. I checked out the men's room and it felt like I was vaping in that "smoke". Pretty musty and stinky.

I cannot say enough good things about L'Olive! We've been coming to Venice for years and I'm…read moreembarrassed to say this was our first time here. We ordered the spread sampler and took our waiters recommendations for selection. Oh. My. God. We got the carrot tarator, htipiti and shakahouka spreads and each had such a unique flavor profile, we couldn't pick a favorite. Entrees were delicious (Greek shrimp linguini and seafood tagliatelle). Generous servings. For dessert we got the orange cake which was life changing and a Turkish coffee. It's an intimate setting, not a place for a quick meal! We'll be back for sure.

A good poke bowl never gets old, so coming to Pokehub will keep you forever young! Or something…read morelike that.. Due to my love of poke, I've been to quite a few variations of build your own poke bowl places, but Pokehub is one of the standouts. Fresh ingredients of course, but also just high quality and delicious. The salmon was thick and smooth, the rice sticky and well cooked, and mine had a nice wasabi sauce on it that mixed well with the edamame, tart pineapple pieces and cucumber slices. It's a super cute shop just 10 minutes from the beach, and couldn't recommend more!!

First time customer; The young man behind the counter looked like a deer in the headlights, stood…read morethere staring at me, no hello, may I help you, few signs of life. I ordered 2 Banh Mi pork sandwiches and 1 large Poke Bowl with chicken and shrimp (38.23). Note; no other customers in the place. Five minutes later another young man from back comes to tell me no bread for sandwiches, I say NP just make me Poke Bowl with pork, he says no pork. I say refund my Cc for payment, he doesn't know how, gives me cash difference. Few minutes later I'm told no shrimp for wife's poke bowl order? She wound up with a pile of bland chicken on rice, nothing else. Went home threw it in garbage. Save your money man, find another place to eat. Assume they wont be around long.

Always my go-to when I am in Nokomis! The food is beyond excellent! I asked for the Taste of…read moreSarasota fixed price menu. Lunch is $25. I started with the avocado sliders, which were so flavorful! And, as always, I got my favorite Thai chicken salad. The rice noodles that top it give it that extra kick. The portion is always huge. I took some with me. There is inside and outside seating. They have some outside tables under trees, which keep it tolerable even on a hot day. I sat at the bar and chatted up the bartender. One of the waitstaff recognized me. So nice! I highly recommend visiting here!

I usually go out to dinner focused on good food and service, not necessarily health, but this place…read moredelivers all three. Everything is all-natural and organic, which really sets it apart. It's also located in the oldest building along US 41 between Venice and Tampa, built in 1923 and once home to the first bank and post office in Sarasota County. Definitely a fun bit of history you don't expect with your meal. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with shaded outdoor seating and a cozy, bright indoor dining room. While they offer plenty of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options, I went for the classic corned beef Reuben on marble rye with a side of organic, gluten-free mac and cheese. Both were excellent, and the clear dietary labels on the menu were a nice touch. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you're looking for great food with healthy options.

Liver and onions and Chicken Marsala was decent, bib salad did not have a lot of bib lettuce but…read moreiceberg. Service and atmosphere were excellent. Cost reasonable. We want to try breakfast.

Decent food. Bar service not great…read more Boring atmosphere. Questionable management. Better options nearby

I guess the name has changed but my guess is the same owners operate this spot. Wife and I stopped…read morein for a quick meal on our way to a Christmas show. The restaurant is located in the mall area at Jacaranda. It is spacious with typical booth and table settings, It is a quiet spot and it seems to us that the owners do the waiting service as well as the food preparation. We both ordered sandwiches, I ordered Roasr beef with peppers, onions and provolone cheese and wife ordered a burger along with Old Bay homemade chips. Both orders were absolutely delicious and hit the spot, give this spot a try.

This wasn't a bad place to grab dinner. It was a little rushed but the food was good & we didn't…read morehave any complaints

Five for breakfast, and the food was excellent…read more Mimosas were delish (and quite generous on the pour). And the ambiance was exactly what we wanted. I always judge a place by whether I would return. The answer is absolutely.

Yummy lunch with new friends at Blu' Island Bistro in today!…read more Mediterranean platter of homemade hummus, cucumber salad, tabouli, red peppers, warm pita with grilled mahi mahi and a doTERRA Recharge electrolyte energy drink. Sooooo good! Great conversation with friends Greg and Susan Sawyer. Super service by our friendly, attentive waitress Ann Marie. Large portions and very affordable!!! We even joined their rewards plan. We will return.

New to the area and found this little gem. It's a cross between a sub shop and a diner to me. Has…read morethat hometown feel, the staff was very welcoming and friendly. Good came out fast. A lot of options on the menu. I got the chicken salad. You will def hit your protein goal on this sandwich. Nice big chunks of chicken with grapes and I'm not sure what the chicken was covered in, but it was good. Not like your normal mashed chicken salad. Bread was nice and soft too. Can't wait to go back and try more.

I needed a sandwich to share with my wife on the beach. WOW! Did I mention, WOW? Possibly one of…read morethe tastiest Italian grinders (hoagie, sub, whatever you want to call it). Plenty of meat, fresh veggies, great pickled peppers, and the oil and vinegar and spices done right. The owner took our order and you could see the pride he has in his restaurant. Friendly and quick service. This will be my go to when I go to Venice.

My husband & I are in Venice Beach, FL for a wedding and staying at The Kon Tiki. Suncoast Café is…read morea 10 min walk away & we were delighted by the food, friendly service, and interesting scenery. I enjoyed the Flight Attendant omelette, my husband had the Benny and the Jets (their take on an eggs benedict). Both were absolutely delicious! The place was packed and they just sat two 8 tops when we arrived. We were sat immediately at the counter, and got to watch the well coordinated cook staff turn out the meals quickly. Thanks to our server Jessica for taking such great care of us! Be sure to ask for the hot sauce, which is an original recipe that can be purchased by the bottle.

Excellent food and warm and wonderful staff. Great menu choices from the usual to the more…read moreadventurous island flavors. All of this and a great view of the Venice Municipal airfield. Highly recommend.