When visiting, I always frequent Lido Beach for the best beach experience…read more It also helps that the Lido Island Grill offers so many beach lunch and snack options to cool down. There's a decent sized pavilion area. At times, there is live entertainment. Some items that I've ordered included the mahi Reuben sandwich, lobster roll, and grouper tacos. Each item was delicious and the perfect size for a beach lunch. Do not miss the chance to stop by for lunch after relaxing on the beach.

This is just a snack bar at the beach so don't expect fine dining, but the turkey club we had was…read moredelicious and the staff are super friendly. I wouldn't come just for the food but if you're at the beach (or want to stop and have a casual bite next to the beach) then this place is great

Located right near a public entrance to one of the beaches of Venice, Florida, Pilot House is a…read moregreat spot to get a quick lunch whether you're enjoying the beach or there on business to do a building repair bid. Albeit this visit was for the second purpose, Pilot House seemed like the perfect spot to stop in my cargo pants and work shirt :) I enjoyed a cold brew coffee (gotta have that caffeine for the drive back), bacon cheeseburger and fries. The lettuce & tomato tasted fresh, and they customized the onions away. The cheese was only American cheese and the bacon had a nice crisp, plus I added bbq sauce. Besides pretty solid beachfront burgers, Pilot House doubles as a souvenir shop with Venice FL branded merch such as koozies and sweatshirts when you want to bring gifts for the folks back home. The building itself is pretty cool with its high pitched concrete shell roof (yes I look at those things). Plus, again, it's steps from the beach and next to free city parking.

No more packing lunches. Delightful, clean, friendly and fresh. Tried hot dogs today. YUM. We…read moredon't usually eat hot dogs, but these were awesome! Very nice cashier. We look forward to trying the steak burger next time.

Service and food were great. Made to order breakfast sandwiches with crisp bacon. Coffee was…read moregreat too.

This is a great lil spot on Nokomos Beach to grab a burger, cheesesteak, fries, fried shrimp, and…read moresome ice cream. Picnic table seating or take it back to your beach setup. Friendly service. Tasty. What's not to love? There's even a water fountain. You can go many times to Nokomis Beach and not even know it's here. But now you know. You're welcome. There's also a an eatery on the North Jetty Beach just up the road / beach area along with a playground and grill areas. Near the jetty pier. Was getting renovated June 2021.

The food was really tasty. We were pleased with the value. Beautiful setting right on the beach…read more Friendly staff. Nothing fancy, but good all around for a bite to eat right on the beach.

Amazing breakfast sandwich and home fries. Staff is very friendly. The bar made a great screwdriver…read moreas well. Great views. Highly recommend

I ordered their house turkey club and it was fantastic. Not like the behemoth sandwiches some…read morerestaurants serve, this was a regular portion but very tasty. I also ordered fresh jalapeños on the side along with coleslaw and it was the perfect trio. My wife ordered the chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries, and it was delectable as well.

My wife and I visited this restaurant on Memorial Day for our anniversary because we were craving…read moretacos and wanted a nice rooftop dinner experience. Unfortunately, from the moment we arrived, the entire night was disappointing and honestly ruined what was supposed to be a special evening. When we got off the elevator at the rooftop entrance, there was no host or greeter anywhere in sight. The restaurant itself was dark, mostly empty, and only had one other family dining outside. We stood there awkwardly for several minutes before someone finally acknowledged us and said someone would be with us shortly. A woman eventually came out with menus, but never greeted us, smiled, introduced herself, or spoke beyond seating us. We then waited around 15 minutes just to place our order. There were no menu recommendations, no explanation of dishes, and no basic hospitality whatsoever. I specifically requested NO black beans on my meal. After an extremely long wait for food in a nearly empty restaurant, my plate arrived covered in black beans. I politely mentioned that I had asked for them to be removed, and instead of apologizing, the server responded with an annoyed "ugh, I told them," grabbed the plate aggressively, and walked away. I also asked about the cheese on the tostada because the menu simply said "cheese," which most people would reasonably assume means mozzarella, Mexican blend, queso fresco, etc. Instead, it came covered in crumbled feta cheese, which I do not eat. The server never mentioned it, never asked, and acted irritated when I brought it up. She made a nasty face, ignored me mid-conversation, and walked away. Meanwhile, my wife's food was terrible. Her shrimp tacos were bland and soggy, and the rice tasted like it had been overcooked in water until it turned into mush. While waiting for my corrected plate, I realized they never even brought my rice out at all. After another long wait, my "corrected" meal finally arrived - except instead of simply removing the black beans, they stripped almost everything off the dish. What I got back was basically dry tostadas with chicken and lettuce. No crema, no pico de gallo, no proper toppings, no effort. I tried to ignore it and gave it a chance, one bite only... but the food tasted like it had been cooked in old, dirty oil. The smell and flavor were so bad that I immediately lost my appetite. At that point, I politely told the server that we were just going to leave and asked for the bill. I wasn't asking for free food, discounts, or an argument - I simply wanted to pay and leave peacefully. Instead, she slammed the check down next to me with another attitude-filled expression and walked off. Because of her behavior, I didn't even feel comfortable handing her my card, so I went inside to pay directly with the manager. I calmly explained the situation and expected at least a little empathy or professionalism. Instead, the manager basically told me that if I didn't like the food or service, I should just leave -- "like he would do." That response alone told me everything I needed to know about how this restaurant operates. Not once did anyone apologize sincerely, attempt to fix the situation, offer a replacement, offer dessert, remove an item, or show any interest in customer service. Instead, the staff became defensive, argumentative, and confrontational. I told him that his server was rude and disrespectful as she sat there staring at me, hands on her hip, laughing sarcastically as I explained what happened. That same manager walked from behind the counter and approached me face-to-face aggressively, telling me that "I cannot call the food nasty and if I didn't like it, to pay and leave but to not argue with a woman" while the same woman server continued making comments from behind the counter: "how am I rude? How am I disrespectful? I didn't even talk" (that's my point!) What should have been a simple anniversary dinner turned into one of the worst dining experiences my wife and I have ever had. Terrible service, terrible food, rude staff, poor management, and absolutely zero accountability. We left hungry, frustrated, and shocked at how badly the situation was handled. Would not return and absolutely would not recommend.

My wife and I joined friends at The Big Tiki Lounge last night to celebrate a birthday, and that's…read morewhere we encountered The Porthole Grille food truck. I only had the briefest of interaction with the food truck team, asking if we should order with them or the Big Tiki staff. They told us for food to go, with them, dining in, with Big Tiki. Great, that made sense. Through Big Tiki, I ordered their Wagyu Beef Smash Burger. I got it sloppy, not exactly sure what that meant, but it did come with cheese. I liked my burger, the meat was cooked perfectly well and topped with the usual lettuce, tomato, and some onion. It was juicy and kind of messy, just the way a burger should be. I particularly liked the fries, I think because they were salted. So many places seem to shy away from adding salt anymore. I also got from my wife a good sample of their Brussels sprouts grilled and tossed in a Thai chili sauce. They were exceptionally good. My food did come with an 18% service charge. I don't know if that would still happen if I ordered food To Go directly from the truck. I'll venture a guess and think it would.

I love tacos. While walking bye this place, someone I believe to be the owner suggested we give it…read morea try. I asked if they had tacos and he said yes. He said they were better than overpriced taxes we'd find up the street. So we both ordered the chicken tacos. They were good. Three decent tacos with strips of grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, and what tasted like homemade flour tortillas. They really hit the spot after walking a mile on the beach in the hot sun. And they were reasonably priced, but there was a "service charge" and the sodas must've been a little pricey because the total was a little more shocking than we anticipated. Still, good tacos. Quick and friendly service. No inside seating, but we were able to sit at the adjacent hotel's covered seating area where we ordered a couple of frozen drinks and sat under a strong fan.

Our family of 6 thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Miguel's. We opted for the before 6:00 special and…read morethe four course meal did not disappoint. Our service was very helpful and prompt. We will return on our next visit to Siesta Key.

Phenomenal food, timing, atmosphere and service. This is how you treat patrons! Sean was just…read moreperfection and funny to boot. He checked on us periodically, made great suggestions and had a wonderful conversation. My girl had The Boeuf Diane and I had the Veal with Crabmeat and asparagus. I felt selfish ordering the oysters since she's not into them but goodness, I ate the whole half dozen by myself! They were made perfect and with original recipe. My girl was sad she couldn't finish the rest of her meal because we were SO full. I recommend this joint to anyone in the Sarasota area that is seeking quality, substance and a culinary awakening. We cannot wait to come back!

Whatttttt?!?! This spot is IT for seafood!…read more I'm originally from here and Im always looking for a good seafood spot when I visit. So much flavor! You can't beat the price! And the portions are HUGE! Something like this back home would be $50+ I sent my mom to pick up our big order; the second she returned the smell had everyone gathering! Will be a returning customer when we visit! Here's the current menu. I had no idea how big the selection was compared to a quick google search. Although I will say we were incorrectly charged an extra $25. We only had one tray not two. Will still return but I just noticed the receipt.

My friends and I decided to try out this small business while we were in the area. The owner was…read morevery kind and welcoming us with open arms. They have a seating area behind the building where you can sit and wait for your order, as well as enjoy your meal. From the shrimp seasoned well to the tasty sides, we enjoyed every bite.