My husband and I have lived in the area for 23 years, but this was our first time visiting Sands on Miami and it certainly won't be our last! The burger was one of the best we've ever had, juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The fries were lightly seasoned with truffle, giving them just the right amount of flavor, with a perfect crunch. The wings were also fantastic. The Cajun style buffalo wings had bold, flavorful spices, and the balsamic glaze was a great complement to the blue cheese wedge, rich and tangy without being overpowering. I tried the Papa's Storm cocktail, and it was dangerously delicious, smooth, well-balanced, and incredibly refreshing. Our server was friendly and attentive, always ensuring our drinks were topped off without us even needing to ask. The ambience is quaint and casual, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a great meal. Most importantly, the food was very affordable, which made the experience even better. We had an excellent first visit and are already looking forward to coming back! read more

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

We tried this place after great reviews that said the burgers are amazing. Well, they were ok. The burger 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. read more

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Liver and onions and Chicken Marsala was decent, bib salad did not have a lot of bib lettuce but iceberg. Service and atmosphere were excellent. Cost reasonable. We want to try breakfast. read more

had lunch here on Saturday, Jim was our greeter, server, bartender and I believe owner, he was very nice and we had many conversations with him. We started with the chili for my wife and I had the meatballs both were tasty and great. for our meals my wife went with the quesadilla and I had the Bolognese both were hot and tasty. my dish was very large and I could not finish it. a great meal with great service for a good price. read more

Great service and very tasty appetizers. Good prices and outstanding place to watch sports. Cozy!

I love this place. Great food with a neighborhood feel. We have been here several times. Food is consistently great and so is the service. It's a gem of Venice to discover! read more

Pleasant laid back dining experience with good food and drinks. Jim at the bar was very friendly and attentive.

My wife and I really enjoy the food we ordered and the service could not have been better. Was a great place to sit inside and enjoy conversations and TV location allowed for the viewing of any game. We will be going back next read more

Great food, great vibes, great service!!! Definitely recommend. Had southwest egg rolls, boom boom shrimp, Mac and cheese, and gyoza, so so good. Definitely try the ceviche. read more

Their food is delicious and it is a great place to have dinner. The bar area is fun and Jim is so friendly!

Found this little gem on our trip to Venice. It's a very peaceful vibe and the staff was very attentive and kind. The meatballs are so yummy!!! Will be back when we visit again read more

Ate here last night and the meal was great! Met by a person at the door and seated promptly. Wait person got our drinks quickly and then took our order. I had the olive burger which was perfectly cooked. The fries were crisp and flavorful. Great music being played by a single guy, not so loud that we could talk at our table. We arrived at 6:00pm and when we left about 7:15 the place was full. A great place for an excellent meal! I must also say the wait staff is very attentive. read more

Amazing new restaurant! Great service! If you sit at the bar you are treated VIP! Wonderful owner & can tell this is his pride and joy owning this restaurant. Everything made in house- all sauces (including ketchup)! Very reasonable prices as well! read more

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The owner is awesome and the food is consistently great! Great vibe, good music, and has become a go to when we have guests in town!

What a great spot! You'll feel at home. A friend recommended so I went yesterday for lunch. had a delicious chicken quesadilla ~ a wonderful portion. My husband loved the crab soup. They have 4 TV's~ so watch your sport! A very friendly vibe with very fair prices. Wonderful service. read more

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the beer cheese and breadsticks are a great start. Very good cheese to say the least. Chicken tenders solid, as was a wrap my wife had. Solid beer offering between the drafts and cans. About to open a back patio which I think may be the first of its kind off of Miami Ave. Owner very personable and service was excellent. Thankfully....this is not yet another italian restaurant on Venice Island. Really, how many do we need? This place is nice inside and should do well! read more

Of course we had to give this place a try with Sands in the name. Food and staff = TOP NOTCH!!!! read more

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Disappointing menu. My choice, Deli was mostly vegetarian. Ham and turkey barely there. Wine overpriced. One time visit, not going back. read more

Excellent hamburger & fries! Homemade ketchup awesome too! Owner was present ensuring quality was great! I will definitely return here!

Lots of great reviews of this place. Ordered a greek salad for me and a beet salad for my companion. Both with chicken. Also an order of brushetta. Service was outstanding. Food tasted really good. The huge issue was the portions. A $17 salad was the size of a side salad with maybe 1/4 cup of small diced chicken pieces. Both salads were the same. Tasted good but $17 was outrageous and insulting. The bruchetta was $13. It had 4 baguette slices, 4 mozzarella slices and a tiny pile of tomatoes in a balsamic glaze. Delicious for sure. A bit overpriced but not nearly as much of a gouge as the salads. I will not return to Sands on Miami nor will recommend it to any friends or visiting guests. read more

Nice spot on the back street of Venice, with a few nods to the Rat Pack. Jimmy is an excellent bartender with strong golf ties, and the waitresses are beautiful. Frequent hangout for the hot driving range chick from Waterford. read more

Took my family here last weekend to watch the Detroit Lions game. The food was good, the staff was excellent and the Lions won. This seems to be a hangout for Lions fans, I highly recommend. read more

Better than I'd remembered- consistently good, creative menu, nice service . As I said nearly a year ago - a nice addition to the area . Terrific veggie wrap , fine shrimp burger , salads are very nicely done . A beer cheese beginner is a winner too! read more

Great casual food and people. Jim, owner is always there to great you and make you feel more then welcome. Way different food experience than everything else in the area. read more

Came here because we had never been so decided to order some food and have a few drinks. I ordered a chicken wrap with some fries and hubby ordered a burger and fries. I don't drink but hubby had some beer. They didn't have much on tap and they did not have a full bar. The so called "chicken wrap" I ordered barely had any chicken but it did have lots of "filler" stuff like shaved carrot pieces with corn and other things. Unfortunately, just flavorless and unappealing. My husband's burger wasn't anything out of the ordinary and frankly, he said he could have made it at home. Nice people, good service, just a less than mediocre menu with flavorless food. I really wish it had something to talk about but honestly even the ambiance felt cafeteria-ish. With all the growth, that Florida and Venice has had in the past few years, you would think they would start upping their game in the restaurant area. It really needs to start attracting restaurants that cater to the more sophisticated pallets instead of fast food joints and so called "restaurants" that serve carnival like food. read more