September 27, 2025 - 2 for lunch takeout…read more Never been here and somebody volunteered to pick up and PAY!!!! Doing 10 hours of guard duty so was looking forward to the lunch. When I ordered seemed a "little" expensive ($9.75 to start and then $2.45 for Tofu +++ for quinoa and other healthy topping?) , but I must say as a unethical selfish vegan (not about the animal and its all about MY health) or more aptly a Nutritarian eater, there were plenty of components and ingredients for a healthy meal. I would have gone for black, or garbanzo beans or even peas??? for sure but no vegetable proteins on the chart?? Ordering is a bit of a pain. My co-worker who is a regular there says most folks order a signature wrap and he said some comments about my a la carte order? So for that I might suggest a Signature Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) Wrap or Salad and the 5% of us who are vegan, vegetarian, WFPB, Nutritarian etc could just click a button? The sandwich was very good the way I ordered it, and it was prepared exactly and perfectly. Fresh ingredients and the wrap was nice. I will have to check this out in person at some point!!!

This place is a gem. And everything is crazy fresh and the combinations are off the chain. Plus all…read morethese fun and delicious lemonades and purple butterfly tea. I had a bbq zen bowl. It was SO GOOD. The ambience is bright and light . You order at the counter but all the staff was friendly .

NO LONGER IN BUSINESS I loved this place! Had the best wraps in Venice. Shannon, the person who…read moregreeted most people, made great wraps & had a great personality. Was so friendly. So sad no longer in business

May 11, 2024 - 3 for lunch…read more First time here, never even knew they existed? My wife was looking for another place? Well what a great mistake!!!! This place has nothing but the freshest and fantastic breads, wraps, vegetables, dressings, etc etc, Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options and mix and match or replace or discard....... have a blast!!! Think we found a new local spot!!! Keep an eye out here for an updated review when we go back!!!

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

We tried this place after great reviews that said the burgers are amazing. Well, they were ok. The…read moreburger was really thin and while it tasted ok, it was expensive for what you get. The Grouper sandwich tasted sort of fishy and it was really small also. The fries and green beans were really good and the owner was super nice. The location and ambiance is awesome, just wasn't super happy with the food and value.

We had a group of 12 ladies who met for lunch. Our server was outstanding. She easily accommodated…read moreeach person. All orders arrived in a timely manner. She even took an excellent photo of the entire group. We shall return!

The food was genuinely really good, and the atmosphere was lovely. It was shockingly nice…read moretemperature wise, even in the outdoor seating area, due to all the fans and shade. Our server, Susan, was super lovely and very attentive. I can tell this place is a local favorite for a reason. All this praise to say, I won't return because of their use of AI menus. It's genuinely extremely disappointing, because I really did like everything else. If it weren't for their AI menus, this would be a 5 star review easily. I wouldn't have gone here to begin with if I had known they use AI. Extremely disappointing. ** EDIT - With the knowledge of pulling AI Menus, I am extremely happy to say that I can wholeheartedly recommend Dockside Waterfront Grill. Thank you.

Their falafels will rival any fine dining restaurant's. they remind me of hush puppies filled with…read morechickpeas. good soup too. We can't wait to go back. fast food at its best.

The service was very friendly, and they even helped us get combos instead of having to pay for each…read moreitem separately. They also kept the whole restaurant very clean. It's pretty small, but they have seating both inside and outside. I got the falafel pita with extra tzatziki (which they don't charge extra) and a side of fries. My friend got the chicken pita with tomato orzo soup. My pita was so yummy; it came with lots of veggies and was super refreshing. The sauce was amazing and bountiful. My friend said her pita was great too, but she especially loved the soup. It was very flavorful. My fries were also very good crunchy on the outside with a soft center. I would definitely go again, and hopefully soon.

Love! It hits all the marks for me when I need a Mediterranean/Turkish food fix. Our dinner for 3…read morewas about $300 after tip so it wasn't an inexpensive meal. Atmosphere is so cozy and inviting. It's not informal. Dressy casual is perfect for here. The chicken shishkabob was great and served as a generous portion. My husband wasn't crazy about the gyros plate since he likes his meat crispy. I on the other hand loved how tender it was. My daughter had salmon and devoured it without any problems at all (and she can be a picky eater). We did have dessert and it didn't really leave an impression. Service was fabulous and our server was incredibly friendly.

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.

My family and I have ate at this establishment the past few vacations and thought that the food and…read moreservice were fabulous, however this past visit was less than. To preface the restaurant was not busy. The service was disappointing. Drinks weren't refilled until asked later on in the service and the waitress was inattentive. As someone who has worked as a waitress for a while, I find this type of negligence a turn off when I am dining. The food was mid at best. We ordered the Crab Dip and the chips came out super stale. All of our meals were mediocre and I feel did not reflect the price. Overall, I give this restaurant a 2/5, hopefully improvements will be made.

Loved the food! Service was great! Aaron Kelly from American Idol sang and was incredible! He is…read morethere on Monday nights and will be my new go to! I am going to bring all of our friends too! The only thing I would change is the temperature! Too hot indoors; need more fans. We were all sweating. BUT we will sit outside from now on.

We have gone here many times and have never been disappointed. Atmosphere: Quaint little…read morerestaurant tucked away in Venice. It has both indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor seating is shaded in the summer or they will give you a lap blanket if your chilly. Staff: The staff is always professional, personable, happy to see you, and understands timing. Food: The food is delicious!! Everything is made fresh to order. The hummus is smooth, the shepherd salad is vibrant. I usually have the lamb chops grilled to perfection but I went with the special, halibut with capers and kalamata olives and glad I did. My husband got the filet mignon shish and was enjoyed every bite. We highly recommend coming here.

Highly recommended spot out in Ortega. Plenty of parking out front. We went on a Saturday around…read morelunchtime and were seated immediately. Spicy hummus was amazing! Lamb was amazing! Wish the spot was a little closer to me out at the beaches lol casual ambience, good for families!

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.

Super cute spot on Venice Island. We loved the atmosphere. Chose to sit inside, greeted warmly…read more Our server, Rob, knowledgeable and so friendly. Great smile! We had salad. Soup (amazing). The Veal, and I had eggplant parm. Everything was so delicious. We even split the limoncello torte. They have a nice wine selection we loved our pinot Grigio We are set to try their pizza! We hear it's amazing

Another great dinner at Trattoria da mino. This time we…read morebrought our family to have dinner with us after visiting the beach. Of course we got our all time favorite pizza. The kids got their pasta Alfredo, like usual and we did try their soup which was simple but good. My sister got the tortellini pasta. The food was delicious like always. The tortellini was a hit for my sister she loved it so next time I'll definitely try it. I will say we had eight in our party plus a baby and it was a little tricky to fit us all, but we ended up sitting outside and made it work. Always a pleasure visiting.