This place in fantastic. I lived in Chicago for 33 years. This was the BEST BEEF I have ever outside Chgo. You have to try it!!

I've never had a Chicago style hotdog so I wanted to give this place a try while in town. When I walked in I was greeted by a nice guy behind the counter, he was chatting with another couple but stopped to greet me and ask if I needed more time to review the menu. The place is small and personal, with pictures from different eras of time. There is enough room to eat inside either at the small tables or the bar top. I ordered the chili slaw dog with fries. It was delicious, the fries were the way I like them. The Chicago style hotdog. It was surprisingly good. I've never had a hotdog with pickles and tomatoes, it was really good and so were the fries. The prices are very reasonable for what you get. Imagine getting a dog and fries for less than $10. If you're on a budget please try this place you will not be disappointed! read more

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Delicious flavors, affordable pricing, super fun character to the ambiance, and the people who work here (server & cook) are fun Chicago guys! Also, the customers you can tell are regulars. They were friendly too! I had a table recommend what I should get. The vibe reminds me of the TV show "Cheers" only it's not a bar. Bahah read more

Tony's Chicago Beef - Chicago style hotdog. The fries are super good with the hot sauce you can find on the tables (pro tip). - Burgers Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Had a chili dog here- outstanding with cheese, chili and onion. The accompanying fries were some of the best I have tasted( secret is removing starch and then cooking them). Overall, a worthwhile find that will be repeated next time I am in the area. Friendly service and very clean- Go Bears, Sox, Cubs and Blackhawks- everything inside is Second City related. read more

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Best dogs in town are at Tony's. A true "mom and pop" shop feel. Never a very long wait and if there is, it's completely worth it. This place has not only dogs but the burgers hit too. They sausage and all different types of chicken and beef sandwiches. Also, the fries here absolutely the wicked. Don't miss the joint if you're in town or in the area. Plenty of high tops to sit down and a great homey vibe with plenty of Chicago memories and memorabilia around. A must try! read more

Tony's Chicago Beef - Chili Dog & Chicago Dog + Chili Cheese Fries - Burgers Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We had to make this a first stop as my husband is a connoisseur of Italian beef's. And let me tell you-- IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! Italian beef is cooked and sliced in house. Hot peppers, juicy bun and hot sauce for the dinner win! SOOOO GOOD! Owner Tony, who was in the kitchen cooking, owns a second one on the beach in Florida! We came here about 15 minutes to close and they didn't hesitate to take our order with a smile & some jokes. It felt pretty Chi-homey for us and we appreciated the walls of photo/memorabilia that is strictly Chicago themed, carried onto the emblems on the floor. read more

Yum. Yum. Yum. Best cheese fries! Best prices. Fast, friendly service. Can't ask for much more

This is my favorite, full stop! Food cooked to order. The fries are crazy amazing and the service is old school welcome in. You won't be disappointed. Prices are the best you'll find. One last thing "The Beef" sandwich is fire read more

Tony's Chicago Beef - Bacon Cheese Burger - Burgers Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Went quite a bit out of our way to stop here since we enjoyed Tony's so much our last visit. Just as perfect as our last visit. I love consistency! read more

One of my favorite spots in all of Sarasota. My late grandfather used to bring me here and tell stories of how much it reminded him of home (former Chicagoian). The dogs are great, but the Italian Beef steels the show. I was told anything less than dipped was a crime, so that's how I always get it. The ambience of this place is as good as it gets with Chicago-themed imagery from the window to the wall. read more

Haven't been since 2023, cannot believe I never reviewed it. Love the Italian beef. My favorite Chicago-style place in SRO.

Really the best Hot Dog and Beef spot around. Can't say enough good things about the food here. Once a month I'll grab the two dog special and it's addicting! read more

I know I give a lot of 5 star but when I do they deserve it. Being a Chicago boy I can absolutely say this place is legit. I had the beef extra with hot and it's great. My wife had the slaw dog and she said it was good. As for the atmosphere it made me feel like I was back home in the hole in the wall places I used to eat. The folks there served us just like I expected to be if I was back in Chicago. This is a must if you like Chicago beef, hotdogs or burgers. read more

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Excellent Love the dogs and fries... Looking forward to another visit... Plenty of parking and fast service. What else can you ask for ... read more

The food and prices were great! The service was fabulous! Everyone was friendly! we had a great time! read more

Stopped by after day at the beach and didn't want a franchise chain restaurant. It was like walking into Chicago with all the memorabilia . Tony was a great guy , really enjoyed the two dog special and beer . The beef sandwiches smelled amazing and had a bite from my wife's burger that was good . read more

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Excellent Food, great owners/workers. Afyer several visits they now remember our order on a regular basis. Best hot dogs in Sarasota, from Shee Cawgo. Good prices for a combo of two dogs with fries. read more

Tony's son runs the place and asked if he either honor my gift card from Sarasota brewery which his father owned and had up for sale for over 5 years. I brought lots of my friends to the brewery to play trivia and almost all spent money eating before trivia. I had a $30 gift card when there was a fire in the kitchen???? And they closed. Unfortunately Tony never bothered to reply to my emails sent directly to him asking if he Would honor the gift cards at his other place; Tony's hot dogs? So much for good customer service. So when I buy for my workers we go elsewhere. read more

The Italian Shaved Beef sandwich is big enough for 2 normal people, and costs less than chain store subs with half the meat. Get it "dipped" with a side of hot pepper salad. Service can be slow; only 2-3 people work there, but they own the place. Ambiance: Exact replica of a Chicago sandwich shop. read more

So The reviews of this place and I said I have to check it out with my boyfriend since he is from Chicago. He absolutely loved it Said this place was legit everything we ate was awesome we will definitely come back. read more

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This place is the best small business restaurant in the area. Father and son owned I believe. Go there! The inside is so personal and Chicago oriented. Coolest Nic knacks hanging on the walls. They have the most authentic Chicago style hotdogs.and Chicago everything. read more

Tony's Chicago Beef - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

This place is authentically Chicago from da accent and da attitude to da Dipped Italian Beef. The sandwich was on par with what I usually have in Chicago every time I visit. Spicy delicious beef and so tasty - you have to try it! I loved all of the Chicago memorabilia all over the joint too. Service was quick and friendly and it got packed fast with hungry patrons. Super cozy and small, but seating outside too. A true gem in Sarasota! I'll probably be back before the end of my trip, it's that delicious. read more

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Enjoyed the sandwich the Cheese Steak and another sandwich. The sandwiches can easily be split between 2 -3 people. French fries were real potatoes with great flavor. The service was great on time even though crowded. Would recommend again. read more

Came to try the Chicago taste of home here in Sarasota! Glad we did. The husband is from Chicago so of course he wanted the beef sandwich. Was leary at first but he was satisfied and dipped in the au jus. The dude preparing the food was a stitch, definitely a Chicagoan. I tried my first Chicago hotdog with no onions. I was told do not EVEN put ketchup on a Chicago hotdog ok, I didn't. But guess what?! I loved that hotdog prepared Chicago style: on a bun with those black seeds speckled on it and the glowing green relish, mustard and peppers (no onions, please). I should've bought the two dog option, but wasn't sure I would like it. But I did, very much. The fries that came with it were hot and fresh! I'm actually craving that whole thing right now! Loved the intimate restaurant filled with all the Chicago stars and sports memos & pics decorating the walls. It was a fun & yummy experience. Great place, great food Thanks! read more

When craving a Chicago dawg head over to Tony's. Todays bun was not steamed enough yet it still hit the spot read more

Tony's Chicago Beef - Chi Dawg and fries - Burgers Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I am from the Chicagoland area and I have been needing to find a place with great burgers and/or hotdogs. It was SO good. Everything felt like back home. A small place with great food. And Chicago pictures everywhere! I will definitely be back when I need my Chicago fix! read more

Tony's Chicago Beef - Chicago dog - Burgers Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Chicago Beef yes indeed. Probably the only place south of St. Pete to get your Chicago food fix. Tony's has it all Vienna Beef, Hot dogs and burgers. I ordered the Italian Beef dipped with Hot peppers and a regular fresh cut fries. I wasn't disappointed. If your looking to cure your cravings Tony's is your spot in Sarasota. This is a small place but big on flavor. Thanks Tony's read more

Tony's Chicago Beef - Italian Beef ...soo good. - Burgers Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Great place! The Sarasota location is a funky little joint decorated with Chitown photos and memorabilia, with the logos of the city's sports teams (except the Sox) embedded in the floor. Went there searching for an authentic Chicago style hit dog and was not disappointed. This is the real deal, Vienna beef dog on a big, soft, poppy seed roll, with all the traditional Chicago toppings -- mustard, onions, tomato, pickles, celery salt, and sport peppers. Dogs come with an order of their very good, fresh cut, fries. read more

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Simple, but, delicious. If I'd found this place when I arrived here, I would most likely have eaten here each of my remaining 6 days. Tony is really cool. The real deal. read more

Stopped in quick for food on our way to somewhere. Glad we did! The guy working was super friendly and helpful with the menu. This place has a lot of cool stuff to look at. He recommended we get our dogs made a certain way, but we were on a time crunch. Didn't matter, because the dogs were bangin'! I got a chili dog and it was probably the most perfect dog I've ever gotten. It was delicious, and not sloppy and messy. Also came on a poppyseed roll, which was new to me. My daughter had a plain dog and loved it. Prices here were on point, and the fries were cooked well. These types of spots are a gem for any area to have, and I encourage others to support it! read more

Tony's Chicago Beef - Dogs and Fries - Burgers Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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My wife and I have been in Sarasota for two years and we have driven by many times and two days ago we saw the doors open and stopped in. What a great place and the food was excellent. It was so good I tried to go back the next day "Sunday" but they were closed. The two people working there were very cool and had the type of personalities that make you want to come back too. I'm not a Chicago sports fan but I am a sports fan and so appreciated everything inside so much I had to send pictures to my boss who is a Chicago Fan. We will 100% be going back to eat here. read more

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Great hotdog and even better customer service. Awesome environment as well. The owners son was super nice! read more

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As a Chicago native, this place is legit. Dragged my family here twice for the authentic Chicago style hot dogs, down to the poppyseed buns! Husband had the Italian beef and he raved about it as well. If I'm back in the area this will be a must to visit! read more

The first time i visited Tony's in Gulf Gate was about two decades ago when i was visiting my brother in law. I am familiar with "Chicago hot dogs," the "sport peppers" etc, etc. being from the Chicago area, having eaten at Portillos many times, and i have eaten many, many such beef sandwiches. At least twice a year I made my own Italian beef. Many recipes online. This place is stuck in time. I visited with my wife recently, for the third time in the past year. With the inflation and rapid absurd increases in beef roast prices, I cannot imagine how this place can hang on much longer. It lives for now on nostalgia and melancholy unfortunately. You go in and see photos from the past, Jordan, Payton, the elder Mayor Daley, Butkus, etc, etc. You have a dog with the "sport peppers" or a beef sandwich. Freshly cut fries. Pop in a can or bottle. And you remember. What was. It is like going back and visiting Maxwell Street on a Saturday. And for a few minutes you are back home. In the days that were golden in the Windy City. When you walk out you listen and look for the "L" but it exists only in your memories. read more

Amazing. As good as Chicago. And great vibe. I have the beef and was delicious. Takes me back to Chicago.

Oh man. This place is T H E S P O T. If you haven't ate here yet, run! Maxwell polish sausage, on a poppyseed bun. Best damn dog I've ever had in my life. Chili dog - 10/10 Italian beef dipped in house gravy on French bread. 11/10. Even the French fries are solid. Service and hospitality is 20/10 I am going in today for a burger as my friend said it was the best burger she's ever had. Will Report back. UPDATE: The obsession with Tony's is real. Had the burger today. Whoah. This is E X A C T L Y what I want when I seek out a burger. Seasoned well, perfectly cooked, the freakin bun even melts in your mouth, gooey american cheese and fresh crispy PLOT (pickles lettuce onion tomato). Burger 20/10 and I'm not even being dramatic. They had a packed house today at 1pm on a Monday. It's obvious why - Honestly there's not much more you can ask for than what Tony & Giusepp are cooking up. See yah soon read more

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OMG! If you are from the Chicago area, you need to go here! The dogs are done like they should be. The Italian beef is a little bit sloppy as it should be. The place is a little divey as it should be. You need to go. read more

Very good Chicago style food. I like the pizza puffs, hot dogs, and honestly everything I've tried there.

Two thumbs up I stopped in today for lunch. I was prepared, having already looked over the menu online. I knew I wanted their 2 Dog Special, where you can pick any two they offer, and they come with fries. My choices were their Chicago Fire Dog and their Chili Cheese Dog. I had just lined up behind a couple of customers working through their order at the register when Tony asked me what I wanted, so he could get started on my order. I liked that. As the place got busier, I saw that was common act, father and son working in tandem filling orders and running the register. Two thumbs up for my food. The Vienna dogs weren't overly large or overly loaded, but were indeed good. Chicago proud. I got so in the moment I hesitated grabbing a squeeze bottle of ketchup for my fries. It is a small place, narrow, with a couple of tables and a lunch counter. Some customers got their food to go. Some customers were regulars, Tony and his son knowing their orders without being told. This is the opposite of a fancy place, fans running in lieu of air conditioning. The décor, as it were, Chicago. The food, inexpensive. read more

Consistent If you agree that consistency is important in a restaurant, you will love this spot read more