Decided to try out O'Bricks for lunch with my adult children. We ate outside on a perfect Florida…read morespring day. We asked if there was bread, and they have a complementary bread and pesto that was excellent. We each chose something different so we could try four different meals. The fish tacos were great! Great flavor and huge piece of fresh fish. The green beans are an excellent side choice. The grilled salmon was also excellent. The key lime aioli was sweet, but delicious. The crab cake was not deep fried and crispy, but full of large pieces of crab. The homemade potato chips and fries were great. I did prefer the fries. They also have gluten free buns for the burgers. Service was also excellent.

I went to O'Bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar and honestly it was a solid little spot. I got the Lola…read morePinot Noir and the blackened Atlantic salmon and both were good. Salmon + green beans did what they needed to do. They gave me coleslaw too, did I ask for it? no. did I eat it? also no, but that's a personal preference thing. We also got the Mediterranean sampler and that was actually really good. I even tried my mom's martini of the month and I don't even like martinis like that but I would 100% drink that one again. The vibe is kinda in between, you can dress up or show up casual and not feel weird. It's a little loud but in a fun way like good for a date night or girls night. Service was decent, the girl at the bar was nice and clearly doing everything at once, so no complaints there. Drinks aren't insanely strong, but they can be cute depending on what you order. My wine looked like...wine, but my mom's martini had a cute rim. It ended up being around $57 not including tip which honestly felt cheap for everything we got. Only downside is street parking, so be ready to walk a bit if you didn't park right beside it. I'd definitely go back if I'm in the area.

Here with hubby and a friend for the Pirate's Block Party...came in for a drink…read more Cool looking bar, pool table in the back and a band setting up in the front. Friendly bartender. Reasonably priced.

Great atmosphere. Live music…read more Friendly bartender (John). Cold drinks. Definitely recommend this joint!

Went to McGrath's for dinner. Looks like it got an update. Last time I went it was an Irish pub…read morestyle and Irish food menu but now it's different. I like the new menu options. On Wednesday's they have a two meal day for $30 which includes two dinners and a soup or salad per person. I had the lemon butter chicken with mashed potatoes and asparagus. It was delicious! Very flavorful! My husband had the chicken parm. It was a large portion and tasty. Not quite authentic Italian but still good. Our friend had the shirt rib grilled cheese and the tomato soup. Also delicious! Next time I am interested in trying the chicken rice bowl.

Stopped in McGrath's for an early dinner and had a great experience from start to finish. We were…read moreseated promptly, and our server was quick to take our drink orders, providing attentive and friendly service throughout the meal. I ordered their triple-patty smashed burger, which was seasoned perfectly, with melted cheese oozing over each juicy layer--a truly delicious burger. To balance it out, I also had the maple pecan house salad, a fresh mix of lettuce, candied pecans, cranberries, goat cheese, and crisp Granny Smith apples, all tossed in a flavorful maple vinaigrette. Every bite was a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory. From the service to the food, everything was spot on. A great spot for a satisfying meal--I'll definitely be back!

I find myself trying to leave an accurate review of this place but I cannot find the words to…read moredescribe how amazing it is, but I'll give it my best shot. Paddywagon is a place where the staff makes you feel like you are a part of a family. From Luca and his awesome Hawaiian shirts and his mastery of TV remotes;to Lamar and his love for Alabama Football, Duke Basketball, LA Rams, and LeBron James; to Chicago Carly and her love for the Bears and Cubbies; to Florida Carly and her pint pouring skills. One time my buddy Harold was being harassed for ordering a Dirty Shirley by some unruly tourists, but the amazing staff put a stop to it and made them give an apology, further enforcing the message of inclusivity. It is truly a magical place where everyone is welcome. A true melting pot of personalities, people, and draft beer selections.

Sat at the bar for 10 minutes and no one even acknowledged us. Decided to give another 2 minutes…read moreand timed it to see if anyone even made eye contact but no one did. Left and will not return.

It's not St Pat's without a stop to Clancys. But come here…read moreany day- because the food is great, the drinks are flowing and there is always a good time to be had. The music lent itself to such a good time. Bring your own chair- and sit in the sun to enjoy the day. The food even on St Pats is fab.

Good burger great beer friendly service and they have live music nights,what more could you wantread more

Such a fun place. Great atmosphere and fantastic food! The Yellowtail was the best I've had in a…read morelong while. You are in for a crunchy surprise with the chicken tenders. Their quality of beef for hamburgers is outstanding. And the giant pretzels are meal by themselves, get them to share. Friendly people, excellent staff.

Awesome neighborhood pub! They opened for the USA men's hockey game and it was packed at 8 am that…read moreSunday! Great drinks and food. Our bartender, Jordyn, was the BEST. She was our bartender on several occasions and made the best cocktails, and had the nicest personality! Can't wait to return!

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!

The espresso martini made with in house espresso slow drip is amazing. This is a hidden gem. Give…read morethis place a chance.

Cute little hidden gem is Sarasota. Food is good and moderately priced. Salmon BLT is so…read morehumongous you can barely bite. Service was great and from what I hear they sometime have a live band. Highly recommended for lunch, dinner, date night or just a quick cocktail.

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