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..

Went for lunch on Monday and I was pleased with the all around experience…read more We ordered a poke bowl, chicken enchilada bowl, and had the unsweetened teas. The poke was spicy and fresh with no unwanted flavors, the enchiladas were really flavorful and tender with some nice crunch from the cabbage, and the unsweetened tea was on point. The service was good, meal came out relatively quick and the counter person gave good suggestions. The ambiance is very good. The restaurant is clean, and has refreshing decor. I look forward to trying some other food in the future. Food 9.0 Service 8.5 Ambiance 8.0

3 1/2 stars. Four of us dined here for lunch. You order at the counter & they bring it out to…read moreyou. You have to get your own utensils, etc. Some of the food was good, some wasn't. The chicken noodle dish looked fantastic & my friend enjoyed it. I had the chopped veggie salad & really liked it. My other friend got a wrap & did not care for the actual wrap but enjoyed the inside of it along with the salad that came with it. My other friend got the avocado caesar & it was very heavily dressed & she didn't eat much of it. I noticed that they take a very long time to clear the dishes from the tables. We liked sitting in the shade outside but I guess with love bug season, we should have sat inside! I'd probably give it another try!

Great fast food by Anna Maria's best chef of the yearget everything from tacos burritos…read morequesadillas surely black bean soup fresh homemade authentic ready to go excellent food excellent prices

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.

Small but good. Asian food, with Vietnamesa and other specialties like pho and Vietnamese crepes,…read moreas well as great noodle dishes. LONG menu, lots of choices. Great food, tasty even if you're not vegetarian. Highly recommended.

This is my first time at a purely vegan restaurant and I must say why haven't I tried one before?…read more The food is so flavorful and fresh! Menu is huge! You will definitely find something you like here. Atmosphere is laid back with some light back ground music. They offer vegan shelf products, baked goods and vegan shirts to take home. Several people came and picked up orders to go. If you are in this area, try this amazing place!!

What a gem of a restaurant! As a certified meat-lover, I wasn't sure if I would be satiated by a…read moremeal at an entirely vegan restaurant, but holy cow(tofu?) was this a fantastic meal! My group enjoyed the Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Whipped "Ricotta", and Buffalo Tempeh/Tofu Nuggets to start, and all of them were absolutely amazing and full of flavor! I think the Whipped Ricotta was my favorite, though I did find I could appreciate the flavors more when the pistachio pesto stayed unmixed. For my entree, I enjoyed the Skyway Melt, a patty melt I'm already planning to go back for because it was THAT good. Even as a non-vegan, I found the Beyond smashburger meat to be absolutely delicious, and it honestly just tasted like delicious meat. I appreciate that the menu is updated frequently, making every experience a little different while still maintaining consistency with the food quality and service. Vegan or not, this is an awesome dinner spot!

New menu has a lot to celebrate! We had their mofungp and a vegan parm Sammy. They were both so…read moredelish! The road has been repaved with new good intentions!

The Portobello Melt was on point! Came out hot, freshly made, service was great. Flavors from the…read moresmoky tofu, rye bread, spinach and I added sweet chili mayo to mine and it was phenomenal! Definitely will be back to try more of the menu! Clean and cool spot to stop in for lunch!

Long live Fam Cuisine along with other phenomenal local (vegan) options like Ionie organic cafe and…read moreProject Coffee in Sarasota. I love the price point and value Fam's menu offers. They're conveniently located on Fruitville Rd near the Sprouts market and they're a perfect spot to stop by whether you need a quick bite or on your way to or from the beach in the area. There isn't anything I've tried here that has disappointed. Note that their hours of operation do change every so often so check on Google before visiting. I think my favorite of all the options is the Portobello mushroom melt. It does have a considerable amount of moisture from the tofu, portobello mushroom and spinach combination. I've learned it's best to have it at the restaurant and lifting the bread ever so slightly once your unwrap the sandwich so that it releases the extra heat before you enjoy it. It'll save you from a burn! I like asking for tempeh "bacon" or soy curls as add-ons depending on which item I'm ordering. Tempeh "bacon" works great on sandwiches and soy curls in the wraps. I also like their fried mushroom sandwich which is supposed to mimic a Chick-fil-A sandwich because it's satisfying but not heavy. Their brown sugar Oatmylk iced coffee was nice because it didn't taste sugary and I liked their iced tea option that was the very berry forward one. They have good sweets also like their banana chocolate chip muffin. I'm looking forward to trying their vegan tiramisu.

There is a reason for the incredible Yelp 4.9 star rating here. Organically Twisted seriously…read morerocks! Such pleasant service and so many incredible selections. It was our first time and I could have ordered almost anything on the menu! We had the Avo-Loco salad and it sure was Avo-Loco and loaded with creamy good avocado and so many other incredible fresh veggies I lost count. Amazing carrots, greens, mung beans and so much more. The dressing was also so good. I only wish we lived closer. I would be visiting Organically Twisted every week! Don't miss out on this amazing restaurant. We ate outside as it was a really nice sunny day!

Holy smokes first time here. It was superb! You order your item either as a salad or wrap or on a…read morebun. I ordered it as a salad. It was a daily special with a lot of lettuce fresh veggies, black bean burger and Mac n cheese. The flavors were awesome!!!

So many great things to say about this place! As soon as we walked in we were greeted by two lovely…read moreladies who make it feel like you are part of their family. We chatted a bit and then they explained the ordering process. The menu has a little bit of everything but I decided to go with a wrap and slaw which hit the spot. My boyfriend ordered the cabbage bowl with macaroni salad. They messed up his order at first but were quick to correct it. Food tasted great - super fresh, good portions, and reasonable prices. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and they play Hawaiian music which competes the theme. Great food and great service!

*not closed!!!! Cute little place with the most incredible service and vibe. Great great food, and…read moregluten free options are abundant and yummy! I had a hard time choosing so I got several options (for later ya know, lol)! Would be worth an extra drive, but as I was close by it was convenient, on our way south on US 19. just a few min off the beaten path.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - Two for take out…read more Haven't been here for 4 months it appears? Wanted some wings and a large plain Cheese pizza. Phone quickly answered, short on hold... very pleasant and professional order process! 20 minute to pick up. Got two orders of 6 each order of wings (first time ordering these) one Parmesan / Garlic and the other classic Buffalo Wings. They pledge 1/2 flats, 1/2 drums. The wings were failry properly cooked.... maybe a little longer on lower heat. But nicely seasoned even if a little charred on the Buffalo? 7/10 Not horrible. Not rubbery so good product and fresh. the Parmesan / garlinc wings were also good, Awesome garlic and oil sauce on top and these were tasty. My wife was not aware they were parmesan coated until I told her as there was almost none to zero parmesan sprinkled or chunked on the wings. This with the garlic and oil base would have been awesome. so have to go with an 8/10 for those. One Blue cheese and one Ranch on the side. Ranch good , the blue cheese was watery and not sure what it was. The Blue Cheese expert lover said "NO" for next time. (Yech! bad restaurant bulk product) So popping them up a notch to get Johnny Tomatoes Pizza above the rest of the masses. Counter service/pickup is awesome and the people in the store are fantastic!!! Looks like they are doing well as they should be!!! Nicely above average pizza, wings and food.

Finally tried a pizza from Johnny Tomatoes in Venice, off of Tamiami near Walmart…read more(Tamiami/Jacaranda). For all the hype that this is NJ thin crust, I personally, was disappointed. The Pepperoni Pizza we had was ok, not great nor bad. I have been down here for almost 3 years and have yet to find "authentic". Jersey or NY Pizza. There are plenty of places in Venice that offer good pizza. Food is very personal and many if not most, like tastes that remind them of what they might have grown up with. This doesn't only apply to pizza. I like Asaros (takeout), and places like Naples and Made in Italy for bar size pizza (eat in). I have tried others like Angelos, Sicilia's (sic), and others. They too are ok, but not what I prefer as a go to "pie". I would say give Johnny Tomato's a try. The staff are nice and it might be good for you. I would say the crust is similar to Dominos. For those of you who might not like my judgement, just for background, I grew up in NJ, worked 4 years in a Pizzeria in Madison NJ (Romanelli's) and have been spoiled by NY pizza from John's Pizza off of Broadway (old church bldg) and in Jersey City. I love Regina Pizza in Boston (original location on Thatcher St in the Northend) and loved the Haymarket Pizza in the late 80's the first time I moved to Boston. Don Pepe's in New Haven CT is great too, though their lack of style in slicing pizza ticks me off. They just hap hazardly cut it which ever which way! I also love Detroit and Chicago deep dish ... different styles but nonetheless delicious. Don't take my word for it, but try Johnny Tomatoes for yourself. I love people whom are trying to bring a slice of their home to Florida! Support these entrepreneurs!