Friday, January 16, 2026 - Two for a burger bite. Not before the FST show…read more (GOSUB to the **** for the meat/burger of the review ((smile)) ) I have reviewed about 30 restaurants in and around Sarasota since 2021 when we moved down permanently and are members of the FST. On this Friday night, nothing was going right. My wife was delayed at school etc. So then a delayed departure from Venice, a false stop at Mad Moe's for a burger in Osprey (PACKED) and then a direct shot and parking across from FST we hope for a quick burger or something at the bar or restaurant at FST? But it was PACKED and they weren't serving any more???? We threw our tickets in the trash because now we could not make it back in time, (( frown :-( )) So a walk to Main Street to see if Patrick's or anybody might have room for two? NOPE. and we were walking along and THERE WAS BREWSTER's GASTROPUB!!!!!!!!!! For some reason I have 128 restaurants on my Sarasota Favorites list and Brewster's was not on it? I checked them on as I entered??? Looked VERY full at the bar, and most tables were full but it looked like we had a shot...... and there was a four top high-top!!!!!!! WIDE OPEN!! I think the no table service might be the delineator. We weren't looking for a sit down "dining" and full service gig. Nor did we need the overhead and pomp and circumstance of a host/hostess, army of bus staff, a waitstaff and being waited on with drinks and water and etc? ******** We came to EAT GOOD SIMPLE FOOD and have FUN. **** And that's what we did!!! "Todd" at the bar was friendly and fantastic. All the bartenders and staff were helpful and friendly. The "security guy" when he saw me at the bar for about 20 seconds helped me get some ketchup. Zone defense and team effort!!!! I got the signature Brew Burger and a side of Street Corn and had an endless glass of water w/ lemon I think I had Todd fill about 5 times. My wife and I bantered about what the Street Corn would be and we were happily surprised with the authentic Mexican Street Corn (elotes?) on the cob with a stick and a delightful creamy Chile, garlic, and Cotija cheese sauce I think. (problem is we gobble them up before we could figure out the exact sauce composition here. BUT it was very tasty. 10/10 The burger (for this adult usually nutritarian plant-based eater) was EXACTLY what I had hoped for. A wonderfully fresh an warm brioche bun, fantastic angus burger, cheddar and a "secret sauce" . I got lettuce onion and pickles which are standard...... this was VERY VERY VERY tasty. only quip is I will opt for sauce on the side and its was a little too much sauce. This was mega and uber better than some greasy Five Guys or Smashburger or any of that stuff. 10/10 My wife got the Shroom & Swiss Burger that had a wonderful portobello mushroom on it nicely cooked, terrific angus burger properly cooked exactly as we ordered it, she loved the blue cheese perfect amount, She also felt a bit TOO much of the secret sauce, but its pretty tasty so not a catastrophe. This was also an AWESOME burger!! 10/10 The sweet potato fries were not crazy greasy and perfectly crisp but not crunchy for fries - good, cross-cut and obviously bulk bag. Cut or sliced would be nicer but of course not expected, its a side. 7/10 The place is clean and glassware and silverware perfectly clean. The counter/bar service is fantastic. I had to make a few trips for ketchup and place ware and etc but hey when your wife gets one of the better vodka cranberry w/lemon and club in a large tumble for $9 instead of $15 or $16 for a 6 oz martini glass with 4 oz of watery drink........ its a home run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With all the TVs and sports that is probably the summary of my review. Brewster's Gastropub is a Grand Slam for food and service......and especially burgers!!! Bravo Zulu.

Every thing about Brewsters is phenomenal. Food, outstanding, great beer and awesome servers…read more Plenty of TVs for sports watching, just an all around fun place

Used to be a great local pub. Now with rising prices, no WiFi, broken juke box, and bad management…read moreit's lucky to give it 1 star.

Visited for St Patrick's Day. They handled the crowd very well and with good humor. It's a small…read morepub and most people stayed outside in the parking lot or in back. Nobody got rowdy and the atmosphere was fun. They provided a limited menu of corned beef sandwiches and Reuben sandwiches plus a kid's menu. They had music, including an excellent piper. Shamrock is a soccer-focused pub and is probably Ground Zero for big tournaments. My only suggestion would be to have plastic bags on hand for those of us who did carryout (five sandwiches + chips). The sandwiches were very tasty!

In downtown Sarasota for a Saturday outing. This place had their doors open and looked inviting…read more Eddie was our server. He was attentive and prompt. The food was good and what we were hoping for. The burger was a nice size and the tots crunchy. My Chicken Ceasar wrap had tons of meat and lots of flavor. The home made chips were great. The Steak Philly had a good amount of meat but could have used more salt or another flavor- we couldn't figure out what was missing. It was ok. All in all- a nice little place to stop while walking around downtown!

Large place- especially for downtown Sarasota. Lots of tvs-…read moreperfect for watching your game here. Staff was great. They have daily specials. We ordered burgers, salads and a patty melt. Beers were cold. Burgers were large and cooked to order. Nice hun, Salad was generous, fresh and enjoyable. Patty melt was great too. Onion rings were tasty. We'll be back.

great business, friendly staff, cold drinks and nice bathrooms. recommend.read more

Sometimes.... You…read moreneed a dark, dingy, smoky, hole-in-the-wall bar, close to work, close to the interstate, with a patio facing a supermarket's loading ramp - so you can have a few cocktails and forget the planet Earth is still orbiting the Sun outside. For those times, and more, Coleman's is simply a haven to levitate towards to.

Everything went well and this place is the best!! Delicious…read moretoo.... I always have ordered the burgers or the nachos. Plenty of food to share... Enjoy!!

I cannot understand its success, sometimes I feel that my taste buds are not aligned with majority…read moreof Sarasota's diners. The interior is dark and feels like it needs a good cleaning. I had a tuna poke bowl, tiny pieces of tuna on a bed of fresh veggies which tasted like dirty dish water. The saving grace was the wasabi dressing which helped cover up that odd flavor. I could have had a whole bowl of the wasabi salad dressing! Service was nice.

First time trying out The Parrot. Ashley B was our server and was very attentive. She answered any…read moremenu questions and gave suggestions. We ordered the pulled pork sandwich and the Ahi nachos. Overall food was good and portions sizes were great. Loved the crispy fries although not a big fan of the coleslaw, just a bit bland for our tastes. Ashley brought us to-go sodas without asking and checked on us often, knowing that it was our first visit. We look forward to trying out some other menu items. We ate outside, as the weather is perfect this time of year. We did have a short period of time with a landscaping crew using a weed eater. Ashley joked that she was going to ask them to keep the noise down! Overall a great first visit.

We passed by this place quite a few times. Out and about we decided to stop had some drinks some…read moreappetizers and I got to say it was a nice relaxing entertaining space of course we ate outside on the patio. Our server was good she was attended she took care of us. There was live music a one-man band with the way the world is today there was a very good vibe and atmosphere there on the patio took our minds off of things for a bit. We're not sure about the nightlife but we'll go back and check it out

Gianna is the best ever, thanks for being awesome Gianna. Great attention to details and not bad on…read morethe eyes.

The service was fast and laid-back. My boyfriend and I split the Velvet Punch party bowl, and it…read morewas delicious. It was much bigger than we expected, but it ended up being the perfect amount for us to share. We also had a great time in the arcade. We'll definitely be going again!

Great sports bar with the best TV's in the area. Sundays are fun and all the games are available…read more The staff is friendly and attentive. They have a strong group of regulars who are very welcoming to new and out of town folks. Great place to watch a game or have a beer any day of the week! Have a beer there and they welcome you bringing some food in from the variety of local restaurants.

A great local watering hole with great restaurants around it. The beer selection is always…read moreincredible with drafts that are unique and from great micro brewers. They have a great wine selection and domestic drafts and bottles too. They will put any game on the television for you and they have darts, billiards and bar board games as well! You'll always have a good time and there is something to drink for everyone!

Food was ok Service a little slow…read moreAmbiance ok (a bit loud) sports bar Not far from hospital...ok to eat before going in for visiting a friend but wouldn't drive there just for the restaurant... I give it a C

The restaurant is typically a pretty clean sports bar with unique decor. Each booth has its own…read moresmall TV, along with large TVs all around the restaurant. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The service is usually good, and this time it was especially friendly. We started with the fried pickle fries, which were amazing--perfectly crispy while still tasting nice and pickly. I didn't love the sauce that came with them though, since it was very runny. We also ordered the house-made chips, which were really good. The chips were cooked perfectly, and all the toppings really elevated them. I got the fish and chips with tater tots, and everything was great. My mom got the Million Dollar Burger and enjoyed it a lot. The sweet potato fries were also delicious--not overly sweet and cooked perfectly between crunchy and soft. Overall, it was really good and we will definitely go back.

Always fun. We go in the daytime. Both women bartenders we know are fun and very inclusive even if…read morethey don't know or remember you. Peanuts and fresh popped popcorn are always a plus. The multicolored lights make it always festive. Great drink selection as well. Lots of TVs.

Absolutely horrible service on a football Sunday…read more Bartenders were oblivious and indifferent.