My favorite sandwich here is the Surfer on marbled rye. With a pickle and chips? Always a win…read more Maybe I should go back this weekend for lunch. 27.01.2026

Whenever I visit my sister in Sarasota and my tummy growls, two words immediately pop into my mind:…read moreSurfer. Sandwich. Anna's Deli is a local staple I had the pleasure of discovering this year, and when I tell you I should really start billing them for this sandwich living rent free in my mind 24/7 -- I'm serious! This sandwich is a simple concept: ham, turkey, Swiss, cucumbers, and Anna's sauce on marble rye. Somehow, though, it manages to be so insanely delicious I just have to eat the massive thing in one sitting every time! Beyond having the world's best beach sandwich, Anna's Deli is absolutely adorable on the inside, giving authentically retro vibes calling back to a time before cell phones and having to pay for beach parking. The staff are always friendly and kind, even when I once showed up 15 minutes before they closed (sorry about that! I desperately needed my fix).

First time at Pura Vida, even though we have one local in Cali at South Coast plaza. Food was…read morereally good. Lots a healthy vegetarian and gluten free options. My girls are here for a soccer showcase and overall there not many healthy eating options around that I could find like this. I also like the decor of the inside as well. We'll be back.

Beautiful decor, spread out tables, lots of different seating options inside and out...it was…read morewonderful as a first timer here. I met my friend who told me the avocado salmon bowl is fantastic, so that's what I got (sans the feta). And she was right - it was really, really good and fresh tasting. I can't say there was anything super 'special' about it, if that makes sense, but rather just delicious and the salmon was cooked really nice (not overdone!). I think this is why I'm giving it four stars instead of five. Also, I think it was $26 which seemed a tad over-priced especially for a smaller cut of salmon. Again, a solid four stars for that as well. I would definitely come back and try some other things. It would be a great space to get some work done, or do a meeting. Very impressed!

We had a great time here! There was live music inside and very friendly staff and patrons at the…read morebar. The food was tasty as well.

The service was phenomenal, my beer was never empty. We sat outside and the staff came around…read moreplenty. Judge the dog was outside, so it is pet friendly in that aspect. Will visit again.

We ordered the chicken Parmesan dinner and the chicken cutlet sandwich with prosciutto. Everything…read morewas fresh and delicious. We will be back!

This is a great on the go Italian market. I like to stop here after the Sunday Farmers Market and…read morepick up a few essentials like: pasta, olive oil, wine, cheese, and even a treat. . They have hot foods too if you want to eat lunch. My favorite are the meatballs. I grabbed a couple with sauce to make with a bowl of spaghetti. They even have sandwiches, salads, and gelato.

Lunch today was a VERY pleasant surprise. I found Al Forno on Yelp, we were interested in finding…read morea good Shwarma sandwich place in the Sarasota area (we eat them a lot in NYC), but had, we'll say, "moderate" expectations. The storefront is nothing special at all, you order from a big tablet screen and then they have standard fast-casual seating. It doesn't look fancy at all and the restroom situation is weird (you have to go outside through a back alley for the men's restroom?). The workers were nice but I was only hoping for "solid" food. Then I took my first bite of the mixed-shwarma sandwich, and it was sublime. Perfectly cooked and well seasoned tender meat, they press the pita with just the right amount of salad/pickles, so the pita is crunchy and the meat isn't overwhelmed with too much salad like so often happens. Their house fries were spiced deliciously and fried fresh (which makes us want to try the Falafel, which we also saw them frying fresh). The food was *fantastic*, making it one of those diamond-in-the-rough places that you'd never guess had such good food. We're looking forward to going back and trying more on the menu, highly recommend if you're near UTC mall.

Stopped by Al forno Mediterranean Grill in UTC Sarasota with my uncle and had a good experience…read moreoverall. The food was solid, your typical Mediterranean cuisine but I will say it's a bit on the pricey side if you're just trying to grab a quick lunch. The tabbouleh parsley was chopped a bit larger than I personally prefer. I usually like it more finely chopped, but it was still fresh and enjoyable. Service was quick and the food came out fast, which I appreciated. There's limited seating inside, so it seems like it's set up more for takeout than dining in. Overall, a good spot. Just keep the pricing and seating in mind depending on what you're looking for.

The food here was incredible. The fried shrimp plate had the best fried shrimp I have ever had. My…read morehusband had the grouper tacos and he said they were well worth the money. The service was amazing. We had our food in no time at all. It was well worth the trip. We would definitely recommend this to anyone! Interested in excellent food and fantastic service.

My husband loves their Thai curry fish preparation dish. Currently this special is only on…read moreSaturdays. The lobster dinner is delish and plentiful. I can never finish the entire plate. Service is great, we have had the same male server the past two times we have been there. Not pictured is their key lime pie, which is my favorite in town! Crust is not too dense and the key lime is the perfect flavor of tarte and a little sweet. They have indoor seating in the dining room, bar seating and outdoor seating. I enjoy the outdoor seating the best when the weather is not too hot. Now that we have a baby the stroller fits better at the outdoor table. We come here every time we are in town and will always return.

We have eaten here a few times now. Everything we have eaten has been tasty, made well, timely, and…read morecorrect. The restaurant itself is what I would consider fast-food but it's not a place you feel rushed to leave. The service and ambiance are what I expect spacious, clean, and manageable volume levels.

I've been waiting to try Kelly's since they opened on university ave in Sarasota, but just now…read moretried the new place in Parrish. I really want to like this place, because I love good old fashioned roast beef sandwiches from around this great country, and nostalgic establishments, but this has me thinking what went wrong. I'm on the fence for a few reasons; 1st off our onion rings were bland, no good crunchy coating and slightly undercooked, the roast beef was a good quality meat I guess but bland and cold??? The bread was tasty but the cheese was not melted and the thinnest slice of cheese I've ever seen on a restaurant sandwich, maybe not melted due to the cold roast beef. I really feel there is potential with this sandwich, maybe by adding a sauce and asking for it to be warm, I'm puzzled, remember no suggestions were given when I asked. My guest had the fish and chips, he said it was bland and the batter was dry and dull. If you want vinegar you must ask they are not going to offer it. I personally like the place itself , I like the clean casual look for a no frills afternoon lunch vibe, but I must say the staff lacked energy, they were not informative about how to order, did not ask if we needed anything else etc etc. I think this restaurant needs some tweaking. I am not giving up on the roast beef sandwich or Kelly's just yet. I will be back to try again for good measure, for I really want this place to work so I can enjoy a good roast beef sandwich other than Arby's.

This is a great lunch spot. I highly recommend sharing plates so you can enjoy more than one dish…read more My favorites have been the Brussel sprouts, sweet potato focaccia spread, and the eggplant rainbow bowl. Today, we enjoyed the eggplant rainbow bowl and Cesaer salad (came with crispy chicken). Both were delish as always. I was pleasantly surprised by the quick service. Within a few minutes of ordering, we had our dishes on the table. I love the decor. It's different vibe from the other restaurants in UTC. Small tables so perfect for small groups (2-4). If you like Mediterranean food, try it with a friend or two!

My husband and I came here for lunch on a Thursday a little after 12pm. There was no wait and we…read morewere quickly sat on the outdoor patio. Weather this time of year is great as it's not too hot. They have a covered patio for dining and an uncovered area near the bar for more lounging. Our server was fantastic and very friendly. We started with cocktails and an appetizer of the spicy crispy chicken wings. The wings were perfectly crispy and had a great spice to them. We both ordered rainbow bowls, I had the beef and my husband had the shrimp. Highly recommend to come hungry. The portions of the bowls were huge and had so much flavor. We can't wait to visit again and try other options on their menu as I'm sure they taste just as amazing.

Stopped here after my granddaughters volleyball tournament at OD…read more It was 1:30 and only one other table,so service was excellent. You order at a counter and they bring it to your table. The chili and the potato soup were great. So was the egg salad sandwich. The Cuban was average and the hot Pastrami sandwich wasn't very good. The bread was excellent however the pastrami wasn't deli quality. Just a plain Jane cold interior.

The menu was a typical deli menu and had a lot of good choices. I chose the salad sampler to go. It…read morehad tin, egg, and chicken salad and was on a bed of lettuce with tomato slices and some strawberries and blueberries. They prepared it very quickly. The inside was very clean and had a nice vibe. There are 2 tvs in the dining area.

Excellent fast food taste and service. Clean restaurant, not noisy and well organized. Goodread more

Yuck. Chicken dry. Check salad with terrible tomatoes and tasteless feta. Dips gummy. Server was…read morenice. Seems like a chain food situation