Looking for a lunch spot? This is a good choice. I love the coconut shrimp, any of the salads,…read moreand cocktails are delish. My suggestion is to share dishes so you can try a little bit of everything. ;) Outside seating so be mindful of the weather. Juan has been my waiter multiple times. He is attentive and friendly.

Lunch at Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar is always a win. The waitstaff is awesome, friendly, attentive,…read moreand makes the whole experience easy and relaxed. The coconut shrimp are huge, perfectly cooked, and absolutely worth ordering. Great spot for a laid-back lunch with solid food, great service, and that classic island vibe. Five stars, no hesitation.

We had an amazing meal at Kuro Sushi recently. The food, ambiance, and staff exceeded all…read moreexpectations. Definitely recommend this incredible spot!

This was our first time here as it is somewhat of a new restaurant. But based on the fact that the…read moreowners operate other successful restaurants in this area. I kind of knew that I would not be disappointed... I wasn't. We made reservations and were sat immediately upon arriving. The entire restaurant was clean and organized and very well maintained. We were greeted with a smile and welcomed in and brought to our table immediately. We chose to sit outside as the weather was perfect for outdoor dining. Serve server, Lissete immediately greeted us and helped us walk through the drink menu. We both chose the 'shogun' drink, which but their version not fat. The drink was absolutely delicious and flavorful and reflected its a menu description perfectly. I don't want to say that the menu was overwhelming, but every description of every item was appealing. I will not go into detailed descriptions of our menu items as their descriptions were very well defined on the menu. Everything we ordered was both picture perfect and absolutely delicious. We ordered the following items: Pork Belly Skewers Gali Rib Skewers Duo Tartar GO Roll Hachi Roll Every item was absolutely delicious but, would I order it again? Probably not as these items were so awesome that I would have to try new items every time I go back or another visit. I will again say that our server Lissete, it's probably one of the best servers I have ever had before. She was personal, professional, assisted us with the menu, get back with us after every plate and overall treated us as if we were honored guests in her home. With her Service and the food and the ambience of the restaurant, Kuro Sushi a very easily earned my five stars! Great job by everyone!

We sat at bar, and the drinks were fantastic. Great interior,…read more Great atmosphere vibe.. and the sushi was some of the Best I've had in Sarasota. Enjoyed the upscale environment and The hip background music along with impeccable service .

I had really high expectations for Zoto Sushi. Their social media is beautifully done, they…read moreemphasize that their fish is flown in from Japan, and they present themselves as having a very high-quality, well-curated team. I had been wanting to try it for months since they opened, and we finally went for our anniversary. I even noted that on the reservation, which made the experience feel like it should have been something special. Unfortunately, it missed the mark. Nothing was outright "wrong" with the host or wait staff, but the overall vibe just wasn't welcoming. For the price point, I expected to leave feeling like it was an incredible, memorable dinner that I couldn't wait to repeat. Instead, we left pretty underwhelmed and unlikely to return. One thing that stood out was that although we noted it was our anniversary on the reservation, nothing was acknowledged at all. That's totally fine, but it does make you wonder why the question is asked in the first place if it's not going to be recognized in any way. The fish itself was fresh, and I do think if I had ordered more simple sashimi or nigiri, I would have enjoyed the food more. However, we ordered a mix of sushi rolls and appetizers, and the rolls just weren't well balanced in flavor. Nothing stood out as something I'd order again. The potstickers (gyoza) were the highlight, honestly some of the best I've had. Beyond the food, there were a lot of small details that added up. The drinks were served in glasses that felt cheap. The silverware felt cheap. Our table was wobbly. The space felt small, loud, and a bit cold in atmosphere. Plates weren't cleared when they should have been, and there were noticeable service gaps. Our server didn't know the answer to a simple question about a drink on the happy hour menu (he did go find out, but it slowed things down). Our meals and desserts didn't come out together, with a pretty significant delay between, which took away from the experience. At the end of the night, it was about a $200 meal that felt more like a $75 experience. We really wanted to love it, but overall it just didn't live up to the expectations they set. There are several other sushi spots nearby that we would choose over this next time we want to go out for sushi. Overall, I'd rate it a 6/10.

Not only is Ruth's Chris Steak House one of the best places to spend Valentine's Day, but the…read moreatmosphere, service, and food are absolutely to die for. Our server, Ben, was beyond amazing and an absolute delight to have taking care of us. The entire evening flowed seamlessly -- attentive service, perfectly prepared dishes, and an elegant ambiance that made the night feel extra special. To top it all off, we even witnessed a proposal, which added to the magic of the evening. It was such a romantic way to spend Valentine's Day with my love... but honestly, the food might have stolen the show.

Enjoyed happy hour here recently. We sat at a booth in the bar as all the bar stools were taken…read more We had excellent service - both waiters came by often & were great at recommendations. The HH prices are decent for drinks but for food, the price is still pretty high. We noticed multiple couples getting their sandwiches split & added an extra side. My husband got a ceasar salad to start - it was large & heavily dressed. He then got a cheeseburger ($2 off during HH) & I got the veal ravioli app ($22). We both enjoyed our food very much. Would consider going back here again.

Kirsten the bartender is so freaking amazing and cool the atmosphere is great great vibes and she…read moreis very knowledgeable of what she makes and she can make anything and she is just amazing I love her I would 10000 times recommend

This lounge boasts unique artfully crafted cocktails you won't find anywhere else. All cocktails…read morefeature their very own liquors - bourbon, rum, vodka, gin, etc. The place is very swanky. Very rich colors make for an intimate setting. The furniture is plush and very comfy. Lighting is dim and the perfect setting for a nightcap. These bartenders are masters at cocktails. You need to be patient as they make your cocktails. There's a lot of love put into each glass. 5 stars for that. I will mention that you need to do up to the bar to get a drink. For those that don't want alcohol they have a nice list of NA drinks so you can still get a special treat.

Simply one of the best bar restaurants in Lakewood Ranch and beyond. For a new business that has…read moremanaged to nail it whether it is brunch, lunch, dinner or late night drinks....Allswell will not disappoint. Staff are professional, polite and so friendly. Well done as I can only imagine how hard it is to open up a new business these days and keep everyone happy and impressed.

AGAIN, another awesome experience at Allswell! Went yesterday for Mother's Day and enjoyed another…read moregreat meal! Had no problem getting reservations a few dates before, had a great outdoor table that was definitely better than being inside. Our server-Makayla, arrived immediately, helped us through their brunch menu and returned shortly with our drinks. I have to tell ya that their "limitless" Bloody Marys and Mimosas for only $25 is a great deal!! Of course we had to order their FAMOUS Banana Old Fashioned, a Bloody Mary and a Hugo Spritz. We ordered the following brunch entrees: -Truffle Mushroom Omelette -Signature Allswell Burger -Full Monty Sandwich -Chicken & Waffle Stack EVERYTHING WAS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS, HOT AND VERY TASTY! Job WELL DONE the Vicky and her ENTIRE team! This place is definitely my new go to place to eat. Can't wait to see their new restaurant concept that's going into the old McGrath's location on Main Street in LWR. If they do as good of a job there as they do in Waterside, I'll definitely have another place to add to my 'regular' places to go!

Great food and drink. Good wine menu especially reds. Plan…read moreon returning. Had the double pork chop...wonderful!

I'm giving 4 stars because it's new and I'm giving some of the missteps a pass…read more Over all the food was good but could improve. Will add more when I try again

We've eaten here a few times now and every time the service has been phenomenal, and the food…read moretastes great. I absolutely love the rustic interior and beautiful outdoor deck! Strongly recommend trying their brunch!

It is my favorite restaurant, but I was disappointed with my third visit there about 10 days ago…read more First there was a hair in the dipping oil just before I put my bread in. The waiter was very nice and he served us a new one, but it's a lousy way to start a meal. Quickly, I'll tell you that the calamari was very good. I love their batter. My husband had a muscle and clam Napolitano appetizer. The seafood was tender and cooked perfectly. The sauce was less savory than I've had in the past. Let's put it this way. You didn't really want to dip your bread into it. Once in a while, I get the desire for meatballs and they were good, but the sauce was not as good as I've had in the past. I can taste good tomatoes when they're in a sauce and in this case, the quality of the tomatoes used as a base in this sauce was subpar. To make matters worse, we were seated in the second table right across from the bar as you walk in And a man came in with three little dogs(not service dogs). He came in to chat at the bar to a friend I assume. I wouldn't mind for a few minutes, but it was at least 3540 minutes that he was there and as we were eating, I could smell the dogs because I had the outside seat and I said something to the waiter and he said he really couldn't do anything about it. The man finally left. But you don't put dogs inside the restaurant right next to where a customer is eating, it's absurd. We did not order dinner dishes. It was a night that we wanted to eat light. It's usually a wonderful place to eat, but not that night....

All Aboard !!!!! This cozy classy place had live music, a bar, outside and inside seating, Two tvs…read moreposted in the bar area (where they should be) cause after all, the meeting of the eyes will determine how the rest of the night goes..(Pun intended lol)...The dim light goes well with the walsl art-work...Our server was very courteous and respectful he gave us a good take on he likes he pointed out that "everything is amazing" and gave us a " run-down" on his favorite foods to eat....Although we had not the taste for some of meals, we picked what we had a taste for..so ...here we go 1) Fried Pickle Spears....Fi'..!!!!!! For those of you who dont know what "Fi' means" it means fire..which means extremely good...( only according to me). 2) I had the Mahi Mahi served over spinach...absolutely pleasing to the pallet. 3) My date had the Parmesan crusted Salmon with mashed potatoes and Kimchi All three dishes were very well prepared, although I had my mind set on ordering dessert ... the kitchen had closed before we knew it...but it's okay....It just gives an even greater excuse to come back...

Thank you to the owners and staff of Remy's for making our first experience feel like vips. We…read moreenjoyed the Fish and Chips,and Gyro pita which we both excellent. The service was friendly and expert. Both owners and multiple staff interacted with us and made us feel like coming home for family dinner. A true hidden gem with a great vibe. We'll be back often to explore the expansive menu.

We just moved to Lakewood Ranch and every week we try a new restaurant. We were really excited…read moreabout Agave Bandido after looking at their menu. We arrived around 6:30 and were seated right away in a comfortable booth. The decor in the dining room was really pretty and my husband and I noticed the cool agave inspired lamps right away. Our server greeted us as soon as we sat down with water and chips and salsa. The chips had a great seasoning on them that made them stand out from other Mexican restaurants. The salsa had great flavor. Since the basket of chips was so large we ordered queso as well and were very impressed at the size of it as well as the flavor. For our dinner I got the birria tacos and my husband got the steak tacos. Both dishes were delicious, my birria tacos were huge and very filling and his steak tacos were full of flavor. We were mid meal saying that we were already looking forward to coming back with friends. The drinks were good, the food was good and the service was fast and friendly. We will definitely be back for more delicious food and drinks.

Agave Bandido is located lake front at waterside. The restaurant is well decorated, nicely lit and…read moreclean. I went there during happy hour again and got the shredded chicken quesadilla which was hot and delicious. It comes with sour cream and pico on the side as well as shredded iceberg lettuce. I sat at the bar where a very nice gentleman served me delicious house margaritas with Tahjin on the rim. I really enjoy going here, especially since they added the new roof over the outdoor eating area.