Close to Sarasota airport, Mirna's may be my first stop for lunch on flying in!…read moreRoasted pork sandwich and braised chicken were both so flavorful and tender! I enjoyed trying yucca fries! Outdoor seating was very comfortable. Everyone who served us was very nice and quick to refill our water glasses. Bargain priced for ample portions, I look forward to trying many other dishes here.

Had a Friday hankering for Cuban cuisine and Mirna's came to the forefront. This is authentic and…read morevery flavorful. In addition, they offered 2 for 1 sangria's or margaritas. I remembered the black bean soup which was both rich and filling; Just as good this time as well. Also, I opted for the arroz con polo which was delicious and substantial for under $15. My wife ordered the ropa vieja - shredded beef with rice, peppers and cilantro plus 2 sides. Both entrees were approved (2 thumbs up) and no room for dessert. This venue is becoming a required stop for us when the in season traffic diminishes. Private parking lot with indoor and outdoor dining options.

Happy hour at its finest. Stopped in on a Friday afternoon for happy hour. What a delight. The food…read moreand service is amazing. Not only are they attentive, the owner came and checked on us twice. The drinks were delicious and made fresh right in front of us and not premade. The appetizers were authentic and delicious. One of my new favorite spots!

Will return. Many…read moreblack and white photos on the walls are beautiful and interesting. Girls in the bathroom walls are provocatively enchanting. 1958 was the last year that the Cubans existed as a whole on the island. Since then, one million plus hit the roads around the world for a new home. This owner came to US. The stems look nice but are rather thick. Good service with delicious food: Empanada with spinach & cheese Marquitas con Guacamole Croquetas de la Casa Cod sandwich Guajiro - pork All three are great, except the sandwich is tasteless. No hooks under the bar counter. The only handicap is the regular high ceiling. The two men band plays before we left for our opera. Next time Will return. Many black and white photos on the walls are beautiful and interesting. Girls in the bathroom walls are provocatively enchanting. 1958 was the last year that the Cubans existed as a whole on the island. Since then, one million plus hit the roads around the world for a new home. This owner came to US. The stems look nice but are rather thick. Good service with delicious food: Empanada with spinach & cheese Marquitas con Guacamole Croquetas de la Casa Cod sandwich Guajiro - pork All three are great, except the sandwich is tasteless. Using cigar box for bill is cool: The Library in St. Pete uses book No hooks under the bar counter. The only handicap is the regular high ceiling. The two men band plays before we left for our opera. Next time

A beautiful lunch experience in every way. The open air interior is stunning, especially nice as it…read morewas a pretty 82 degree afternoon. Fun and friendly server (cute and smiling Gabby) who made our red sangria tableside. Great Cubano sandwiches, tapas (especially the scallops), and yellow rice. That bread and butter...say yes. And the Saint Armand's circle location is so classy. I want to buy the sangria pitcher but will use that as excuse to return next time!

We were not in the mood for a large meal, so stopped in at Columbia for their delicious gazpacho…read moresoup. A cup is $8.00; a bowl is $10.00. I had a bowl. After the soup is poured, there are add-ins: chopped tomatoes, onions, green peppers and cucumbers. There are also some , possibly made at Columbia, croutons. I had all of these added to my bowl. Before the soup was served, each diner gets a fresh loaf of warm bread. It's not a traditional meal, but it is filling and delicious.

This was a first-rate, divine experience! Selva Grill was recommended to us as we were in town from…read moreTampa to see a show downtown and we cannot wait to come back for another visit. Everything we ordered was flavorful, well-plated and scrumptious. We were told the rack of lamb were a must-order and that dish did not disappoint! Amazing portions. We shared the ceviche (one was amberjack and the other was wahoo), the Zealand Rack of Lamb, with truffle chive risotto, roasted asparagus, macadamia nut herb pesto & rosemary demi-glace and a chocolate dessert (can't remember exactly what it was but it was equally divine) - all spot on! The atmosphere and interior are comfortable and classy. We dined early at 4:30pm to catch our show and we marveled at how the restaurant filled up during our time there. See you again soon, Selva Grill!

Food was better earlier in the restaurant's career. Lovely…read moreplace- feels upscale. Good outdoor dining spot. The bar is its high point. A little snooty.

Stopped in to pick up a few Cuban sandwiches for the guys at lunch. After pulling it up on Yelp, I…read moredecided this was the place to go. Once I came thru the door I was immediately greeted. I placed a to go order and had a drink at the bar while waiting. Received the food and they were very good Cuban sandwiches. Forgot to take a pic. Would recommend stopping in if you haven't already.

Great Cuban food! Clean restaurant with friendly staff. Plenty of seating. We opted for the…read moreSaturday daily special of pulled pork. Choice of white or yellow rice, plantains or Cuban toast a black beans. DELICIOUS!!! My husband ordered a double Cuban coffee black and he said it was delicious and smooth. Looking forward to going back!

After a relaxing day at Siesta Key beach, we stopped at The Cottage for lunch. I cannot say enough…read moregreat things about this restaurant. It's got a relaxing beach vibe with outside seating and a nice patio in the back with enough shade. I could tell that they host nightly entertainment here with a small stage. For lunch, I ordered the lobster maki roll. I'm not a big sushi fan, but I was intrigued. This lobster roll was one of the best sushi rolls I've had in a long time. Also ordered include the blackened grouper sandwich, billionaire burger, and tempura shrimp appetizer. Our group loved every entree. The cocktails were also refreshing. I really loved my jalapeño watermelon margarita. Our server was wonderful - very friendly and quick service. Definitely an enjoyable lunch or dinner spot!

We booked this place via OpenTable since it received great reviews. We ended up parking next door…read moresince parking was a bit hard to navigate. The parking place had ample parking where you needed a mobile app to pay for your parking. There was a larger souvenir store there if you needed to kill time before your seating. Once it was our time for our dinner reservations, we were greeted and seated at our table. Our waitress was a bit sarcastic or had a witty comments that didn't sit well with my kids. When ordering our foods, the kids asked what type of drinks they had since it was not listed on the menu. She said Coke but didn't elaborate that they had Coke products. Since she said Coke so fast our daughter didn't hear the response and asked her the question again where she just said that's a great question and ignored her and moved on. Food wise - we had the Peruvian ceviche, Peruvian chicken, I think I had a special grouper dish. The food was good. We were able to eat everything and the kids enjoyed their kids burger meals. Outside of the waitress comments, the place placed nice modern music to listen to and had the basketballs games playing on the tv at the bar.

What is not to love? Local place great food and live music. It is our go to spot. Sometimes we are…read morehere twice a week because the music is the best in the area

jR's Old Packinghouse is a decades old mainstay with a "old Florida" feel in Sarasota, Florida. I…read moredropped in after trying to find a local sit-down restaurant for lunch for a party of four on an early Saturday afternoon. The down home digs were homey and inviting and we chose to eat outside in the covered patio out front. The menu is interesting and varied; I'd state some of the food is county-style and some has a Cuban flair. My shrimp entree, which I chose to have, accompanied by rice and beans was very good. My daughter selected the chicken fingers and the portion was hearty and she devoured it. JR's has a special brunch menu and live music regularly so check out their website for information. Check this place out if you like charming-go frills places with great food.

Yet another hidden gem, tucked in a strip on Webber. 'Mom and pop, small friendly Peruvian…read morerestaurant with a variety of mouth watering selections. I chose an entree with flank steak and pasta ; tender meat and wonderful flavors. My server ('owners. daughter is my woman' so I help out) even split my meal into 1/2 eat there and 1/2 take home very accommodating. I can't wait to go back !

I had their ceviche and when it came out, the portion is enormous. But the quality was…read moredisappointing. The fish was chewy. That's no bueno in my book, especially with a ceviche place

Amazing authentic Cuban food! Great service and one of the owners, Luis is incredibly inviting and…read morefriendly. I highly recommend this place.

Best Cuban sandwich hands down! The owner is very nice, gave us some croquette to try and they were…read moredelicious as well. Good coffee. This place is in the Mobil gas station. We will try the pizza next.

The food was very good and the service was excellent the restaurant itself could use some TLC.read more

Mi Tierra is a nice spot to stop in Sarasota to sample Cuban and Colombian food. The staff are…read morevery friendly and eager to please. The Cuban Sandwich was huge and very satisfying! I got a side of rice and beans, which could easily have been my entree by itself! Very generous portions! My wife ordered the Churrasco and absolutely loved it. It came with a salad and rice and beans. I would definitely stop by again. Nice, "homey" atmosphere decked out for the holidays meets your eye upon entering. There are the requisite national flags to add to the international flavor. Thumbs up!