This was my first chance to stop in. I'm familiar with Potbelly Sandwich Shops and with a memory…read morerefresh from looking at their website, I knew I wanted their sandwich called A Wreck. It is a many meats and other toppings sandwich. I got it with "The Works", a set of toppings listed on the wall. This list includes hot peppers, I think I should exclude them next time. My sandwich was very good, toasted, and messy. Really good. Potbelly is an order at the counter and they make your sandwich to order, and there are tables inside if you want to stay to eat. The colorful décor is general and also Sarasota specific. The staff was fine, not chatty but got the sandwich made properly. No complaints.

Their sandwiches are amazing and delicious! The first time I experienced Potbelly was at the Tampa…read moreInternational Airport last fall. It was so good! I was so excited and happy to try the one in Sarasota across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital. It did not disappoint! Got the Avo Turkey! The toasting was perfection! And the amount of avocado was great. Then last week I worked with manager Marshall to order 4 boxes of sandwiches for the Sarasota High School Sailors Baseball varsity team for a pre away game meal. He gave us a deal because we were ordering so many sandwiches and our Boosters is a non-profit supporting youth baseball. The sandwiches were nearly packaged and all well labeled! They did such a great job! We will definitely be ordering from them again and will tell the other high school sports teams to order from Marshall at Potbelly!

Fabulous food! My son and I had the Italian and a Cuban sandwiches and they were the best we've…read morehad! Love to find local gems like Southside Deli.

After my colonoscopy, I needed protein so Southside was convenient. Somewhat dated interior but…read morethe food remains very good. My Greek omelette was very good and satisfying. Service with a smile- order at counter and they bring you your order.

Stopped by with my family after having a family event down the street…read more The restaurant wasn't busy and they had the lunch menu at the time. Everything was fresh and tasted great. I ordered the lasagna and I'd go back just so I can have it again! It was delicious! The service was excellent. Friendly and attentive. Also loved the feel of the restaurant. Very homey and comfortable. If you're in the area, don't hesitate to check this place out!

This place is always so busy, so I would suggest asking a reso…read more The staff are friendly, kind and do a great job. I would highly recommend the antipesto board. The mains are okay but the apps are much better. They have some great bottles of wine!

The quality of the chicken breast is good, but cut slightly too thin for 'Chicken Tenders". The…read moresauce that all flavors come in is very sweet and sticky, not like a typical hot chicken spot with a dry rub, which I prefer. If this place would limit that sweetness to the sauce to only one flavor on the menu, and make the other sauces less sweet/more of a dry rub this spot would be much better. Unfortunately because the chicken has a lot of sugar you can taste in all flavors, I will not be returning. If you like Korean style stuff, this place might be for you.

The chicken is fantastic. The mild sauce is the best. There is a 10 minute wait for the chicken…read morebut it is worth it. (And the restraunt gave me a card for 20 percent off for the wait) the Next time I order, I am going to request the sause is not put on the chicken. I would like to dip the chicken in the sause.

Oh my goodness, can not say enough good things about Lucky 8. The space is an intimate restaurant…read morewith indoor, outdoor and bar seating. The staff is extremely attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. The food was wonderful, I have eaten a lot of food this year but when I say the cornmeal crusted Gulf Oysters appetizer was in the top 5 of best things I have eaten this year I mean it! The perfect balance of salty and umami with grated cheese, sweet peppers on top of a crunchy base sprinkled with capers. My dinner mate and I literally could not stop audibly Mmm'ing as we ate it. The potato salad was delicious and a great accompaniment. I thoroughly enjoyed their happy hour selection as well which allowed us to try their muffuletta sandwich along with their boudin balls, two offerings we have never had before, without committing to the full size. Both were delicious and the bun on the mini Mufuletta was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside in all of the best ways (I would not be upset if they just served these buns as a side). Overall, Lucky 8 made me feel pretty Lucky to try their food. This is an awesome lunch/dinner spot in Sarasota and you definitely have to give it a try. Also if you like Abita Beer they have it on tap here! Highly recommend the TurboDog or the Pecan if you enjoy a good ale!

Went to Lucky 8 for a quick dinner and I had southern fried chicken thighs with jasmine rice and…read morered beans. Chicken was very tender, a little heavy as deep fried but I love chicken thighs. Combined with jasmine rice and red beans was more like a chicken thigh jambalaya. A little spicy but not hot enough to stop eating. A cold beer to wash it down is perfect. A good amount of food and I was happy with my choice. Wife ordered the gumbo bowl which was a combination of chicken, sausage, jasmine rice and pickled peppers. A little spicy but very tasty. Serving would've been much too small for me but was fitting for her. Service was good, nice ambiance and food overall was good. Perfect place to watch a football game on a Sunday but a little small overall. I would return if I lived in this area year round.

Great second floor pub in downtown near the theaters. Great vibe with classic rock posters and good…read moresports on TVs. We visited by chance for their nice happy hour. Great wing options and we tried their cilantro garlic version--delish and different. They had about 10 wing options--wow! Some nice happy hour drink specials--including a great Old Fashioned with Forrester. Calusa IPA beer in big mug. The big hit was their special Irishman burger, really big with a tasty whiskey bacon jam and tons of arugula. A truly special burger. One super nice woman bartender/server made our drinks and brought us the tasty food. We will definitely return.

May 1, 2026 - two for dinner before a show at Florida Studio Theater…read more My first visit. An easy walk from the FST parking and the FST theater. Drinks very reasonable and decent volume/quantity/pour. A buck for my soda water with lemon..... a bargain for the driver and non-drinker! The boss got 10 wings, 1/2 parm cheese and 1/2 barbecue. The reputation is best wings in Sarasota??? She like flats only and we paid $1 for just flats. This was a very nice option as I the whole food plant based "spartan vegan" will usually cringe at leaving those drums behind or wasted??? I did try one of each though. I believe they are baked and then before serving deep fried to crisp them up and heat them. Sadly the barbecued ones where burnt (see picture) and a little too crisped. The meat and most of the wing and the flavor was pretty good. 5/10 The parm wings where actually the opposite and the meat and wing undercooked, but the deep fry dunking crisped up the skin which would have been really raw and rubbery. These were also seasoned nicely and tasty. 8/10 Both easily fantastic with attention to pre-cooking and cooking? I got the Cup o' Spuds (sweet potato) in a little basket. These were pretty deeply fried and a few blackened/burnt but were nice and hot and flavorful and couple burned gave it some character and was a big deal. The menu is very limited for whole food plant based, vegetarian, vegan, nutritarian mix and match or anything....... so went with one of the three salads. the Side Salad I got an entree size. Romaine, diced tomatoes, cucumbers and black olives and a balsamic. My server missed my point after the second ask about adding "protein". I would have LOVED to have seen some black, pinto, kidney, navy, garbanzo, or any kind of BEANS to add to this salad as a "PROTEIN" or a quinoa, or even scoop of rice or edamame or even a few chunks of toasted or grilled tofu!!!! The salad ingredients were fresh and a nice amount of each. Dressing good but I only used a little since I thought I had asked for Balsamic Vinegar (no oil) and this was a Balsamic "Dressing" with actually quite a bit of oil. Service by "Nightime Bar B" was very attentive and friendly. REALLY good! Fielded our myriad of questions and we were never wanting or waiting. We had a long discussion about the wings which is why my wife wanted to go here. Maybe I should have put this first.......but the pricing was EXTREMELY reasonable especially for Main Street and I guess technically IN Season? The drinks about $12 for a Cosmo, Tito and club $10 ? Tax, tags, tip at 20% plus and we got out under $70 for two!!! VERY nice! Good spot. We will be back!!! As we have just about completed the Mainstreet and City of Sarasota circuit these guys are in the "rotation" for a before cabaret or full production play at the FST.

Vintage atmosphere. Good looking menu…read more Friendly, prompt service. Italian Sandwich pretty darn good. Not sure $14 for a sandwich and bag of chips is worth it compared to other good restaurants in that area...

The best of the best that Sarasota has to offer. Looks exactly how it did when I was a kid and I…read morelove that. Such a classic Sarasota stop for one of their incredible Italian sandwiches. The bread is perfect and everything is always delish. If you're in town this is a must.

Que Rico los pasteles y empanadas! El pan estaba tan suave. Me encanto. Ven y prueba. Buen servicio…read morey esta muy limpia.

Wow!! Amazing and delicious chicken empanadas like no other. Cooked perfectly and so crispy. They…read moreare perfection.

Came for a latte coffee but got some pastries (croissant and macaroons) too. It was pretty busy at…read more11:50 on a Monday but found parking at the market across the street. There is plenty of outdoor seating but space is very limited inside. Pro tip: They only have two parking spots so assume you will need to park else where.

Expect to wait 45 mins for a coffee…read more They need to figure out a more efficient system

Hey folks, you know what my love language is? FOOD. And this place speaks my language. Here from…read moreout of town and we came here 2 days in a row for lunch. First day, Caesar salad with bagel chip croutons, chicken and some Parmesan cheese. STELLAR. Who dreamed up bagel crisp croutons and where have they been all my life??? Great chicken. Perfectly dressed salad. Fresh lettuce. The next day I had a corned beef on rye. Oh my God!!!!!! Freshly baked bread, moist corned beef. Better than the last time I had one in NYC. Side salad was fresh greens that seemed like they were from the farmer's market. I am not sure who oversees the food here or dreams up the menu, but well done. Well done!

Beautiful place. When you walk in it feels like you are going to have the most amazing meal ever…read more We both selected the PAM breakfast. One was ordered as is and it was rated 7 out of 10. OUCH The other PAM was modified and I rated this one the same. Another OUCH I wanted so much to love this place but when you're eating your meal and thinking my OJ at home is sooo much better than this one. I wonder how long this bacon has been sitting around because it's dry and tough? THAT's NOT GOOD. Food should taste fresh as though it was just made, FOR ME. This food was not. It lacked flavor was not very warm and again did not express freshness. Bagel was also just okay. No where near a New York Bagel. Overall for a restaurant to be memorable each individual item has to be the best. This results in a total amazing meal. This meal unfortunately was not amazing just Okay. What was good? Glad you asked. Coffee was warm & tasted good. Extra points for providing real cream on the side. Love that! It's a great touch! The cream cheese was excellent. Service was also good. I think this place has great potential but definitely needs a new chef with more upscale, fresh ideas.