Sarasota Catering did an amazing job providing excellent food and attentive service for a family…read moreevent. The staff arrived on time and worked nonstop throughout the day and into the late evening. They were friendly, professional and gracious. The strolling hor d' oeuvres were presented beautifully and perfectly prepared. The bartender kept up and was knowledgeable. Our dinner was a high point and beautifully executed. We had several options so I went with the grouper. The picture came out kind of flat because of the lighting but it was delicious. Our drinks were never empty and we had to ask for nothing.

We had a 70th birthday party and invited the neighborhood to the pool pavilion. Sarasota catering…read morebrought a huge grill and made the best hotdogs, hamburgers and chicken skewers. They had all the sauces and fabulous sides. The desserts or different types of baked goods that were wonderful. Their staff helped clean up as plates were used and everything went very smoothly. I highly recommend them.

Outstanding I didn't…read moreknow this place existed until today when my wife mentioned it. I know it exists now, and I know they serve some outstanding meatloaf. Chef Ken's Meatloaf is a large serving of meatloaf atop a potato waffle, topped with a mushroom gravy. It all worked together very well. Plating was professional. The green and blue look of the restaurant promotes a fresh clean feel. It is a small place, they said 7 tables, with a nice choice of background music. It is also a place where interactions can include conversation as well as attentive service. It is a place where I would like to return.

I haven't visited the restaurant, but the food truck is AAA. Amazing food truck fare, huge servings…read moreand good prices. I've had them on a few different occasions and have been impressed each time. Their pulled chicken Mac n cheese is to die for, and their shrimp or chicken pitas are fantastic!

There are all types of BBQ out there and I admit I am a harsh critic when it comes to BBQ. It's…read moreobvious that this small family operation offers up a fresh product but I don't know if I can classify it as BBQ or even smoked meats. I always look at the surroundings and didn't see any evidence of a wood stack or that there had ever been wood onsite only a few large propane tanks attached to the front of the trailer. This is usually the first sign of a gas smoker and with the absences of any smoke coming from the vent stack I was immediately a skeptic. I stopped in for a light snack because it very difficult for me to drive by any road side BBQ stand without at least trying a few rib bones regardless if I'm very hungry or not. Today's visit was no exception this is a beautiful food trailer set up next to a gas station, the property is very clean and neat it's very clear these people are very organized and care about their appearance. The staff was extremely friendly and told me I could order as much or as little as I wanted I love that option and that's what ordering by the pound is all about. I ordered 3/4 of a pound which came out to four bones of spare ribs for a little over nine dollars. I also was tempted by the chicken but it looked more roasted than smoked so I decided to pass. The utensils, napkins and sauces (hot sauce had excellent flavor not too spicy though) are serve yourself right next to the walk up window it was well organized and very clean this was a great setup especially since the meats are not pre-sauced another great decision since it's impossible for someone to know what type of sauce I like or how much I like. Now on to the food - Pork Spare Ribs - Fall off the bone tender and very meaty Lacked any bark or dry rub seasoning that I could detect Lacked a smoke ring or smoke flavor The ribs tasted roasted not smoked but if you like tender ribs and like to dip or cover them with sauce these maybe the ribs for you. I love the taste of smoke and the absence of smoke is the issue like I said earlier they are offering up a good fresh product just not what I call authentic BBQ.

Bbq was delicious. Cornbread was so moist! The best I have tasted around town. We will be regulars…read morehere!

Interesting place We…read morewere heading someplace else for dinner which was unexpectedly closed and were convinced to try Poki Joe's by none other than Joe himself. It is the off season and very slow, which made us the only customers during our visit. Friendly people, interesting place. I like collecting things, for example restaurant visits, so I was particularly impressed with the old vinyl records and photos covering the walls, and a small beer can collection. 50's music was playing. They offer both sandwiches and dinner entrees, I went with what they call their Big Ass Cheeseburger. It was pretty big at 9 oz, and came with 2 sides. The sides were also big. All my food was very good and only took about 10 minutes. Unfortunately there was a kitchen smell we didn't like. I got used to it, my wife not so much. That threw off her desire to eat so we brought most of her food home. Poki Joe's has mainly been a catering business for many years, only infrequently operating as a café. That changed a few months ago. They are definitely still a catering business but also operate the café. The café is open every day except Sunday, and on Sunday is open for special events.

Made a reservation for 9 with a 2 hour notice, no problem. Started with the Greek Cesar Salad…read more.. Best I've ever had! Ordered Fettuccine Ala Poki (bacon &a mushrooms) OMG! So good!!! Wait staff was so accommodating! Are you looking for fun music, very nice wine/beer selection, nice people and GREAT food... This is your place! The owner came out, sat with us & had great conversation! Thank you "Poki" Joe for a great night!

They catered a party for us consisting of 24 people. Charged $60.00 per person for Mahi Tacos…read more Other food was chicken skewers, salad, rice, fruit board, beans and key lime pie. Beer and wine served and paid by consumption. Did not disclose up front the price of Mahi or additional labor. Charged $6.00 per beer so I suggest you buy your own beer and wine. Final cost was $163.00 per person!! You better get a concrete cost per person before you sign the contract. Buyer beware.

I needed to provide lunch for the guests attending my grandfather's memorial over the weekend. I…read moredon't live in the area so I started looking around at multiple places and reading reviews. I found Nellie's and saw on their website they cater funeral's and figured they should work. I called and spoke to Kathy and from the moment we started speaking I knew I was in good hands. I had no idea what to serve or what I needed. She asked a lot of questions and we settled on finger sandwiches with a couple of salads. I set everything up with her over the phone and she promptly e-mailed me the proposal. The day of the memorial I needed the food to be delivered early while I wasn't at the church. Their delivery person arrived on time and all the food was perfectly packed for the luncheon after the service. When it came time to eat, everyone loved the sandwiches and the salads. We had a potato salad and a pasta salad made with orzo. I didn't feel like eating, but I had a few bits of the potato salad and it was HEAVEN. I wish I had more of an appetite, or even the ability to take food home it was so good. The sandwiches were really great too and none of them were even close to being soggy, even after sitting in the fridge for a couple of hours. I would highly recommend Nellie's Catering for a future event. Kathy was a dream to work with and I didn't have to worry about the anything. It was nice that one task for the memorial went smoothly without a need to check up on it or worry about it. I can't thank them enough for the great customer service, and more importantly the exceptional food.

Deliciously authentic puertorrican food. Highly recommended for the great food and outstanding…read moreservice.

Food is fire. Service is good. Close to home. Authentic Puerto Rican food. Prices are reasonable.read more

The location has plenty of seating options both indoor in the bar area, wine room or dining room…read moresurrounded by windows. Outdoor seating offers both al fresco à la humidity or under a lovely lanai with fans. The meals generally include mixed vegetables and roasted potatoes; however the menu doesn't say that nor did our server. Only the all pasta dishes come with pasta. There is no side of pasta offered either. This was disappointing because we were in the mood for pasta. After overcoming this, the dishes we chose were all delicious. Our guest said the sole of fish and sauce was great. The branzino at $49 we were told was boney but tasty. The lobster raviolis were cooked perfectly and topped with 2 pieces of grilled shrimp. The chicken scaloppini was tender and the white wine sauce was light and smooth. Overall the meal was good. Our server was distracted and sloppy. Considering it was not at all busy and there was sufficient staff, our server looked overwhelmed. Water glasses were left unfilled and drinks were spilled when served. We had to ask for extra napkins to clean the stem of our glasses. Glad we tried it, but with so many Italian options in this area, I think we will leave this spot for the visitors.

What a find! We decided to have dinner here & due to the wind, we sat at the bar to have dinner…read more Discovered that they have a fantastic HH every day! My house vodka martini was great & only $6! We shared ate almost entirely off the HH menu - bruschetta, caesar salad, bolognese, & the pasta with mushroom sauce. Pasta is homemade & you can get it off the HH menu! We even got a bread basket served to us! We indulged in profiteroles for dessert. The bartender was wonderful. The interior looks very nice. Outside they have plenty of tables. Would definitely go back to this place.

Out of state human friends looking for a good sunset spot and eating on the water and picked…read moreWaterfrontoo!! The staff was up front right away about the sunset might not be the best, but the view and food would be great. The sun was bright and we got there early enough to enjoy the sun and beautiful view. We were seated outside right away. Started with some appetizers to include Mozzarella sticks, and the crab ragoon. Both hit the spot. Food was all great (Ribeye, Shrimp alfredo, Jumbo shrimp, Salmon special and ofcourse my cheeseburger with green beans. Everything was made to our taste and had some special orders (green beans no sauce, spice or salt). Adrianna was our server and kept drinks filled, had some great suggestions for meals, and let us linger and talk etc. It had a great vibe with seemed upscale but casual. Great food but pretty decent prices for the amount of food. Great evening for my humans and me!! I got a lot of smiles and greetings which also makes for a great night. Ranks as another great cheeseburger. This one is Bodhi Approved #thebodhiway

This restaurant is an upscale restaurant without pomph, located overlooking a canal adds to its…read morecharm, and the food, decor and ambiance makes this a perfect place to dine. Our party of three ordered Osso Bucco, pork and a seafood dishes, they were absolutely amazing in both quality and quantity. In short dining here takes you back to yesteryear no shortcuts just a fine dining experience. Staff pampers you and the prices are truly reasonable. Put this spot on your bucket list.