I guess the name has changed but my guess is the same owners operate this spot. Wife and I stopped in for a quick meal on our way to a Christmas show. The restaurant is located in the mall area at Jacaranda. It is spacious with typical booth and table settings, It is a quiet spot and it seems to us that the owners do the waiting service as well as the food preparation. We both ordered sandwiches, I ordered Roasr beef with peppers, onions and provolone cheese and wife ordered a burger along with Old Bay homemade chips. Both orders were absolutely delicious and hit the spot, give this spot a try. read more

This wasn't a bad place to grab dinner. It was a little rushed but the food was good & we didn't have any complaints read more

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The food is fantastic. I love it there. The man that cooks is also the owner and he takes pride in his creations!! His son is the greeter, server, etc. He greets people, answers questions and comes flying if he thinks you need something. read more

We ordered a crab cake sandwich that the menu described as 'a generous portion'. When the item came to our table it was a small portion, much smaller than the bun. Upon observation we asked if we could order a hamburger instead as I was very hungry. We were told that we would have to pay for the crab cake sandwich even if it was not eaten at all, and pay for the hamburger as well. The other menu items we ate were the chicken salad croissant and chicken pesto sandwich, which were marginally okay. We were very disappointed and will not return. No ambiance at all. read more

Very good food and really nice people.! Try it ,you will like like it too. Clean, what more can I say.. read more

Gravy fan I ventured to Venice for lunch. My restaurant of choice for today's food consumption was the Snowbirds Grille, mainly because they offer Poutine Fries. They also sport some very good reviews on Yelp. Located in that big shopping area at US41 and Jacaranda Blvd, it was a spot I was familiar with. For all the restaurants I walk in, I'm seldom told "I'm glad you're here". What a nice thing to hear. I had already looked over their website and knew I wanted their Bacon Bleu Burger with a side of Poutine Fries. That it was ready in under 8 minutes was good with me. After trying to snap a decent photo I dove in, not literally, to the dish of fries, cheese curds, and brown gravy. Mmmm. That was so very good, like I was back visiting Toronto. The burger was fine, I may have accidentally caused it to be a little overcooked when I requested medium without being asked. They may have errored on the side of caution and cooked it a little longer than usual, resulting in it being just a little dry. More cheese would have made it better too. I liked the sweetness of their caramelized onion jam. All in all it was a very good lunch. read more

Snowbirds Grille - Bacon Bleu Burger and Poutine Fries - Salad Near Me - Venice, Florida

So amazing!!! Super nice people fathers and son !! Had a party of 8 food came out fast!! And well cooked read more

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Limited menu, but really good food, prepared fresh. We had steak tacos, and a grouper sandwich. The tacos were large and brimming with steak. The grouper sandwich was really good, with just the right portion of grilled grouper. And both were delicious. The service was excellent and the restaurant is bright ,airy, and clean! A nice place to try for lunch, or a quick dinner. Oh, I forgot the chowder! If you're a fan of New England style clam chowder, this is one of the better ones you will find locally! Bon Appetit! read more

Food was pretty good. One guy was running the entire show. Not bad overall. Good for a quick bite or drink. Limited menu.

Highly recommend. Attentive servers, very welcoming. Food was delicious and fairly priced. A huge plus was their array of gluten free options, including gluten free buns. The homemade chips were super tasty. The white sangria was amazing and very refreshing. Good sized building, with outdoor seating. They were able to accommodate a group of ten well. read more

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Every single time, amazing food and service! Always fresh ingredients that are super flavorful. Skip the chains and stick local! I promise you will not be disappointed. My grouper sandwich was the amazing. My boyfriend loved his homemade chicken tenders. And, they have gluten free buns! Truly one of our favorite lunch spots in Venice! read more

This is my new favorite restaurant! I ate the grilled grouper, and had the most amazing ice cream and cheesecake for dessert. HIGHLY recommend. Service was phenomenal. My tastebuds danced. Delicious!! I'll be back for sure. read more

7th visit and review. Understand there are new owners. Went for Monday burgers ($1 off). Asked for med-rare, got medium. Must be a different cook as pickles on dill burger were not fried. French fries are fantastic. The front-of-the house lady is great, and recognized us as repeat customers. Think John, a server, is her son. He gets a B grade, needing more experience. Time takes time. read more

We stumbled on this place because our original location wasn't going to serve what we were looking for, too bad for them, however delightful for us. In November 2023 the new owner who came from Edmonton Alberta took over this restaurant and he is making it!!! We ordered the blackened grouper platter and split it. It was cooked to perfection and came with two sides. We got a salad and watermelon. The salad was full of mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, croutons, and cheese. The watermelon was fresh and delicious. However, the star of the show was the grouper...it was moist and perfectly seasoned. Service was prompt, and the meal came out very quickly give this place a try but remember, it closes at 7 PM! read more

Stopped by for lunch with the family. Service was great and food was served quickly. The menu selection was broad. My group had a BBQ sandwich, Cheesesteak Sandwich, Grouper Sandwich, Chicken Caesar Wrap and a Burger. Everything was delicious from the entree to the sides. Would definitely return. read more

My favorite is their fried pickles as a side item! Best ever! Wraps are great, enjoyed our lunch. Chicken salad on a Croissant bun was delicious. read more

Great food nice size portions I have a lot of dietary restrictions and they accommodated everyone was very friendly great atmosphere you should really go read more

The food is awesome and the service is stellar! Mary always makes you feel at home and the food is way better than mom made, shhh, don't tell her! The server was right with us asking us for our drink order. I was asked if I wanted my upcharged side of clam chowder before or with my wrap. I opted for before and it was brought out right away with a package of oyster crackers. There were nice sized clam pieces in this soup and the potatoes held their shape. Could use more celery...I love celery. My wrap wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was decent and filling. I think the veg could be chopped a little finer and it could've used a little mayo mixed in right before serving, but it really hit the spot. And the portion size was perfect. I got to take home one half of the wrap. read more

This is our second time coming to the snowbird grill in four months. Both times the burgers were well done. This time I ordered grouper tacos. I sent them back twice due to them being raw on one end of the filet. There were ten of us ladies who mainly ordered burgers and Philly steaks. All complained the burgers and Philly Steaks were over cooked. We won't be back for the food. The one waiter worked very hard and gave us excellent service. read more

Yummm!! Try the pulled pork nachos... delicious! Trish fry is great. The crab cakes are the real deal. Service is fast friendly We enjoy this little place and wish the new owners well read more

No waiting, fast seating, excellent food, better than excellent service. This was a dinner night with my spouse, we enjoyed a very relaxing dinner. The food was delicious an the service was exceptional. The manager came to the table to check on us - we told her everything was awesome. We will recommend this location to everyone. read more

Great food. Really nice family owned restaurant! Their son was our waiter. Really nice kid!

Well..... I have been there before and the food has always been good and the place has always been clean. It has been since last year and this time I was shocked. The restaurant was filthy. I am posting this because I was shocked! The hood system definitely needs work because there is a dirty sticky film on everything. The menus,doors and booth seats were grimy. I ordered an Arnold Palmer and when it was served I noticed black floating pieces in the bottom of my glass. The server told me it was tea leaves. I fished them out and wiped them on my napkin. I own a restaurant so I know the difference. It is mold from the nozzles on the dispenser. This happens when the nozzles are not cleaned regularly. I am wondering if this restaurant has new owners? Unfortunately,I will not be back. My husband and I were completely exhausted the day we came in otherwise I would have left. read more

What a disappointment! We like to support local businesses, but this is a pass. The decor is cold, sparse and uninviting. I had the fried clam platter, $13.99 with coleslaw and fries. The fried clams had 2 gross blobs of batter in the basket to fill in the small quantity. The coleslaw was tasteless, absolutely tasteless. They gave a large serving of coleslaw to fill up the plate making up for the lack of protein. The fries were good. My husband had the fried cod plater, $15.99. It came with one small piece of cod that looked and tasted like it was laying around and refried to be served. He had fries and slaw as well. No one checked with us after the food was served. The waitress dropped off the check and said pay at the register. It's been a long time since we have felt disgusted at a restaurant, but this was it. read more

Snowbirds Grille - Mystery filler fried dough blob, one of two, in my fried clam basket. Disgusting! - Salad Near Me - Venice, Florida

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Service was only surpassed by the flavor and taste of the food we ordered. I honestly never had bruschetta that tasted that amazing. Loved that as well as the friend and my chicken salad sandwich!!! read more

Great wings / mushrooms Nice atmosphere small local place Highly recommended Very friendly server read more

Really enjoyed our lunch here today! Had their blackened grouper tacos and some coleslaw! Delicious! The Stella beer was ice cold too! Service was awesome! We will be back! read more

Snowbirds Grille - Grouper Tacos - Salad Near Me - Venice, Florida

Great friendly service Lunches served on metal bbq type pan with paper & real silverware. Chicken salad on croissant excellent- big chunks chicken, not too creamy as some Philly beef good! Chz whiz very salty tho. $36 + tip. Great lunch. I asked at Publix & was told they all eat there! read more

Really enjoyed the grouper sandwich. It's huge! Great flavor! Will be back for sure! Thank you for the great experience. read more

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Had lunch here on Monday. Nice quiet place, very clean. The waiter (not sure if part of ownership) was great. had several good conversations with him. We started with clam chowder and chili. I had the chowder, it was fully stocked and delicious, my wife had the chili and loved it. Monday is burger day special so we both went with burgers. Mine was the poutine burger and my wife had a cheese burger. Both were served hot, mine was great, the gravy on the burger and fries was wonderful. my side was homemade chips which were very tasty. My wife truly enjoyed her burger and put it in the top 5 she has had, she had a side of beans which she truly enjoyed. read more

Outstanding food! I shared the American burger with French fries and the chicken salad wrap with my boyfriend for lunch. The food is fresh and tastes like clean, delicious home cooked food. Try it out if you're in town ! read more

Black and Blue cheeseburger was cold for some unknown reason? I did not complain but it was terrible. The cheesesteak was very good. Service good. read more

Great hidden spot next to Publix. Nice outdoor seating, staff is attentive, food was good. I had the Big Dill burger which had fried pickles on it - very good. Fries were great too. read more

This is a great little hidden gem right next to Publix and a few doors down from Planet Fitness. We stumbled across it while getting something from GNC after our workout. The chili is fantastic. I mean seriously, even if you're just in the snacking mood, you should try the chili here. It's all beef and amazing flavor. The crab cake is just like you would get in Maryland. I give it an 8.5 out of 10 easily. The chicken salad wrap is great and served with a great presentation cut at an angle and served on a rack open faced. Perfectly balanced in moisture with lots of flavor. I had an opportunity to try it with a strawberry from my girlfriends salad and it was out of this world. The chicken salad had berries and a berry vinaigrette. Such a great salad and fresh ingredients too. This is definitely a place I would recommend and I will be back to try more on the menu. read more

went to Snowbirds on a Sunday afternoon, ordered the fish and chips and a philly cheese steak. The only thing I can say that was remotely positive was the fries were good. We spent 30 dollars for one very small piece of fish and the sorriest philly cheese steak I've ever had. Barely any meat and NO Cheese on a stale roll. Even the cole slaw was dry. One of the first times I've ever eaten out and left just as hungry as I arrived. Pass on this place, trust me. Pictured is 30 dollars worth of food. Unreal read more

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Went there for dinner. Nothing fancy, nice small Mom & Pop place. Foods is good, had a small but nice selection of wine. I had the grouper platter with the slaw, wife had a crab cake sandwich. Crab cake was good despite no lump crabmeat, fries were good. Service was very good. Great value. Definitely would return. read more

We were welcomed immediately upon entering. Customer service was great, quick and friendly. The place was pristine clean!! Felt like the owners respect and appreciate their customers. The owner came out from kitchen area to ask how the food was...AND... the food was delicious. Reasonable prices to boot! My new go to place!!! read more

Pass this one by. Ordered a Philly cheese steak. Had a stale roll with hardly any meat. Complained to the waitress and she just shrugged her shoulder. read more

This was our first visit, and it won't be our last. The food was great. I haven't been in Philly for 20 years, but the cheesesteak at Snowbirds seemed spot on. Just the right amount of cheese folded into the meat. Highly recommended, especially with the house made chips. I have a feeling the complaints about this sandwich are from people who have never been to Philadelphia. A French dip sandwich with a slab of cheese on top is not a Philly! My wife had the Metro Salad with the maple Dijon vinaigrette. Very fresh looking and tasting. The waitstaff was efficient and friendly. We were made to feel welcome. Can't ask for more than that. If I'm stopping for lunch, I don't care about decor. I'll reserve comments on artwork and ambiance for the expensive restaurants with a wine bottle on the table instead of a ketchup bottle. This is a great little spot, and we'll be back! read more

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I ordered the bacon blue burger. It was fantastic. Service was very good. Ambiance good. I wood definitely go back if in the area. read more