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 .

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.

Thank goodness the weather has finally gotten nicer and that suffocating summer heat has eased up,…read morebecause I can finally get back to one of my absolute favorite spots - Nokomo's Sunset Hut! I was SO happy to be back. I have seriously missed their tacos! I stopped by Friday for the lobster tacos, and they did not disappoint. Big, juicy, flavorful pieces of lump lobster claw meat that you can actually sink your teeth into - so, so good! I couldn't decide on a side, so naturally I had both: the pineapple coleslaw (pretty much the only coleslaw I'll eat!) and the chips. And my Lime in the Coconut margarita was delicious. But Nokomo's is about more than the food. I missed the whole vibe - happy, fun, relaxing, and absolutely breathtaking. That waterfront sunset key view is one of a kind and pretty tough to beat. The staff was friendly and attentive as usual, and I also noticed they paved the parking lot! Such a nice improvement and much easier to walk across. While I was taking updated menu pictures, I noticed my old menu photos on Yelp - For the most part, the menu has stayed pretty consistent. What really surprised me was that most prices have only gone up about $3 over the past two years. The lobster tacos are the exception - they've gone up about $8. I've heard they basically break even on them, and all I can say is THANK YOU for keeping them on the menu because they are my favorite! While sitting at the bar, I also saw some oysters go by that looked amazing. They were from Louisiana. And then there was a cheesesteak that was stuffed so generously it looked big enough for two people! I can't wait to try some of those next time. If you haven't been to Nokomo's Sunset Hut, you don't know what you're missing. Come treat yourself to delicious food, a cold drink, live music and those beautiful, laid-back Southwest Florida vibes. And do yourself a favor - go before season gets into full swing, while you can still get in without an hour-long wait! I'm already looking forward to going back for the grouper tacos, along with some of my other favorites - the Aloha Salmon, Caribbean Salmon, Salmon Caesar, or really anything salmon. And anything ahi tuna is always calling my name too!

Update many: June 23, 2026…read more While not great for many business heading into the rainy season and the now flight of the snowbirds up North...... we were able to pop right in....... GET A PARKING SPOT in the gravel lot so my wife could hobble in with her bone on bone knee (getting 'fixed any day now) Service was awesome, hostess fantastic, our server was conversational and fantastic, and the beverages/drinks (the draw for my wife) were generous and tasty as usual. I am a little disappointed at the sides serving "cup" (black beans, yellow rice, and edamame) while the online menus does not post prices they are a little bit more expensive now this year and looking at my pictures from the past a little more diminutive? I do see I substituted and they made up a BEAN taco for me one time so maybe I will switch back to that creation.

We decided to stop and eat at Anita's on the way home from Nokomis beach. The servers were friendly…read moreand attentive, but the food was just average tasting. My patty melt lacked seasoning and flavor, but the beer battered fries were crisp and tasty. The country fried steak was okay, the gravy was pretty tasty and the home fries indeed looked home made. The inside is designed to be like a nostalgic dinner. It was comfortable and clean.

Not good on quality of food and poor service! Sorry Just…read morenot too impressive and waiters !?

Can't beat the price for excellent meal. Eggplant Parm was sliced so thin and the sauce was…read moreflavorful without being too salty. With delicious bread and salad and a side order of pasta included and a large serving of eggplant, all for $18. Amazing.

driving from Tampa to Naples, right off of 75 in Venice is a gem of a local Italian restaurant we…read morestumbled on. The place was busy on a Friday evening with locals. The food was top notch with large portions well worth the very reasonable price. The owners are from Brooklyn, NY so they clearly know quality Italian food. Leave room for desserts-displayed by counter. Highly recommended.

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!

Went to a function on Saturday June 13. There was a singer…read morewho you couldn't hear, because the acoustics were awful. The food was horrible, Salmon was very fishy, could only eat a few bites and both my husband and myself got sick that night. We will never eat in this restaurant again

Our experience was extremely disappointing--without question the worst restaurant experience we've…read moreever had. When we arrived, there was no host at the front, and we stood waiting for about seven minutes before anyone acknowledged us and seated us, even though the restaurant was not busy. Our server approached the table, abruptly dropped off two glasses of ice water, and asked, "What are you drinking today?" without introducing herself or even greeting us. We ordered wine, but after waiting 15 minutes, we noticed our glasses had been prepared and were sitting on the bar while she walked past us several times without bringing them over. When my husband politely asked if she could bring the wine, she responded, "I have three people ahead of you." We explained that the wine had already been sitting there for over 10 minutes, which seemed to annoy her. We ordered fish and steak, then waited another 30 minutes before our salads finally arrived. Unfortunately, the salads were poor quality and didn't even appear fresh. At that point, we had completely lost our patience and decided to leave without finishing our meal. We will never return and would not recommend this restaurant based on our experience.

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!!!

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.