Spent our anniversary with Katie who was our waitress and the service, food and ambience was…read moresuperb. Would do it again. I'm hungry.

If I could give this a zero I would. One star is too good for this…read more For background - me and my parents came here to celebrate me buying a house. We had reservations at 7 and arrived at 6:50 and were promptly sat immediately. We were sat in the back of the restaurant and immediately were overwhelmed by this horrible gas/sulfur smell. We immediately asked to be moved and were moved to a different table at the front by the door and the smell was gone. We were greeted by our waitress, I believe her name was Nicole, the moment we sat down and she took our drink orders. Our drinks came out pretty much immediately, and she took our food orders. Me and my step father got the 2 for $50 and both got wagyu flat iron steaks, both medium rare, his with fries and mine with au gratin potatoes. My mother got a burger with a baked sweet potato. About 5 minutes later she comes out with the popovers and house salad. The popovers were BURNT and black on the bottom. They tasted like char and none of us finished more than a few bites. We tried to ignore it as we were mostly excited for our steaks. About 5 minutes later, roughly 10 minutes after we were sat, a couple arrives at the table behind us. We end up waiting until 7:50 with NO sign of our waitress, no drink refills, never comes to check on us, no clue where our food is. About 15 minutes after that couple behind us was sat, they end up getting their food. Still nothing for us. She finally comes by and says, "I just checked on your food guys and it'll be out soon!" We were visibly and audibly frustrated at this point and she immediately snapped an attitude with us and was extremely rude. We continue waiting and our food ends up coming out at 7:56. I cut into my steak and it's RAW. Not rare, RAW. My step father's steak was ice cold and overcooked. His fries were also ice cold. Another thing, me and my step father ordered the same cut of steak. The Wagyu Flat Iron. My steak was skinny and tall, my step father's steak was flat and wide. they looked NOTHING alike. My mother cuts into her burger and it was overcooked and ice cold. She tries to eat her potato instead and the inside of the potato was stringy and had clumps in it. It looked like vomit and was extremely unappetizing. We call over the waitress and ask for the manager who ends up coming over about 5 minutes later, I believe his name was Mike. My step father explains our issues to him and he is dismissive, argumentative, and rude. I brought up the fact that a table behind us sat 10 minutes after us got their food and finished it already and he says that doesn't matter and overall was non-empathetic and rude. We ask him to take our food off the bill and that we just want to leave. It takes 10 minutes for the bill to be brought to us and it was by our waitress, not the manager. She says that the burger was left on and all our drinks. No sort of extra compensation or even a simple APOLOGY for our horrible evening. We express our frustration and the waitress once again begins being sarcastic, argumentative and rude. Me and my stepfather get up to leave the restaurant while my mom mother pays the bill. As me and my step-father are leaving, not paying any mind to her or anyone else, the waitress is behind us at the hostess stand and ANTAGONIZES us for NO reason saying; "I mean this is ridiculous guys, this is getting out of hand." My step father turns around and says "I agree, it is ridiculous. We had horrible service, our food was horrible, and we had to wait an hour to even be served." She starts trying to argue with him and we just turned and walked out. While my mom was inside paying, the waitress tried to walk away with her card so my mom followed her and asked her to leave her card if she was going to go to the back. The waitress does a sarcastic laugh of disbelief and says "What, you don't trust me with your card?" and gives the card back and walks away laughing. This was the most unbelievable, rude, horrible restaurant service I've ever had. I mean it seriously felt like I was eating at that vital "Dick's" restaurant where the staff is supposed to be ironically rude. I attached a picture of my raw steak that the manager apparently "didn't see an issue with." Feel free to eat here if you want to smell sulfur, be abandoned for 45+ minutes, interact with rude wait staff, and be served raw food!

Meat: Great tenderness, great cuts, homemade sausages are delicious…read more Staff: Always very friendly, knowledgeable about their products too. Prices: It's a butcher shop, so have to expect to pay a little higher prices than grocery stores. I have no issues with that as long as the product is worth the price. Which it is here! They have a package deal too, last time I went, I saved about $60. I go about 6 weeks and usually spend over $350. They also offer frozen foods as well, this time I bought a duck, last time I got a rabbit. Both were delicious. Service: If you aren't sure about a specific cut or product, just ask, they will give you an explanation and also some ideas on the best ways to cook something. It's a very small place but they manage to fit a lot in there. Don't let the size discourage you, they have a lot to offer. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed

I made a note to come earlier- the early bird definitely would a get a choice -…read more The case was almost empty as Butcher had a busy day. The meats are freshly cut. There's an large assortment of prime quality meats. We bought some steaks- I'll have to let you know about them. They also had interesting sauces and wines. I found the shop clean and well organized. The staff was helpful and friendly. I'll be back, much, much earlier-

Stopped in for dinner with a friend on a weeknight. Service with Jessica was excellent. They have…read morean extensive menu. There is a couples menu where you can share an appetizer and dessert and choose two different entrées for $55. However, that shared menu is a little bit limited for what we wanted. We decided to order the jazzy mussels as an appetizer and two pieces of their rendition of bang bang shrimp. The shrimp is per piece and they are fairly large; We decided to just have one each and it was probably the best thing on the menu. I could eat ten of those. It was very lightly breaded and the sauce was what you would expect; like a sweet and sour Asian sauce. The mussels, I was skeptical of, because I wasn't certain I would like the broth. However, they were actually really good. I don't typically prefer a southern style sauce, but it was done very well. It had pieces of Andouille sausage and lots of corn. Although it was tasty, the mussels were overcooked as you could see they were so shrunken in their shells and super salty. For dinner, I ordered the beef Wellington and it came out cut in half, face up, with gravy all over it. That's not my preferred presentation as I don't think the gravy was necessary. The steak was a nice piece and cooked to my liking. The puff pastry was crisp and there was plenty of mushroom paste inside. The gravy really turned me off though. I added salt and wished for no gravy. The green beans, which was my side vegetable, would be commonly overlooked at many restaurants. But I found that the green beans were crisp and delicious and well seasoned. The baked potato was standard fare; it was baked with a side of butter and sour cream, and it was really good. I love a good baked potato. It was not one of those huge baked potatoes that you find at some steakhouses where you can only eat half and take the rest home. It was a regular sized baked potato. We had a couple cocktails, the special whiskey sour, the Diana Krall, the Caribbean espresso, martini and some sort of lavender vodka Collins style cocktail, I can't remember the name. All of the cocktails were really good. The wine list looked like decent prices and some well-known bottles were very well priced. We opted against dessert as we were super full. Ambience was spot on with the jazz band playing in the background; we were still able to converse and did not have to yell. The restaurant was quite full as the night went on. This is a well liked place. Parking was easy, there's a lot out front with plenty of spaces. Bathrooms were simple yet clean. As I mentioned, we were well taken care of by our server. The cocktails were great. The food was good. I would recommend this place for the ambiance/music/cocktails and the shrimp appetizer. I'm sure there is something better on the menu that I could try next time- like a fish dish. My friend had the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and was satisfied. 3.5/5 stars overall.

Best jazz jam on Wednesday eves till 9pm! So amazed by the quality of musicians that gather to…read moreplay. Excellent bar and spirit selection and the bartender was tops! Cool tv screen with famous paintings rotating are entertaining for your eyes, as jazz fills your ears and soul. Really excellent ambiance and diners seem like the food was great too.

Had a nice relaxing lunch here in lovely decor. I enjoyed the 7 pepper steak salad with blue cheese…read moredressing. ($18.99) Sirloin was cooked very nicely medium rare served with a shrimp chowder & warm bread. The server was friendly and efficient.

Food was Great Steak cooked as I liked. Good service quick and friendly. Hear from out of town…read moreenjoyed

One night it can be 4 stars and the very next night it can be a 1 star with dog shit management…read more Stretto sits inside a beautiful hotel and resort called the sun seeker. There are great servers one night, but the next night you can get the likes of Joe and Jose. Jose peeked his head in our room (we had the wine cellar room with 10-14 people 2 nights in a row) First night with Chelsea and April rocked it, food was good too. No manager still ever checked on us. 2nd night after spending $1200 night before and spending $1600 the next night, we got a $200 wagyu steak placed down on top of dirty plates and apps that weren't cleared, table not reset, no steak knives, no side dishes. So i complained to Alexa. She's their GM.... She never came back. She never checked on us, she never said goodnight. They charged us for another steak they never brought. They finally brought everything else out, but the pastas were not nearly As good as night before. Also this guy Casey Smith who is the god and beverage director will not respond to emails. He pawns you off and takes the easy way out. Do yourself a favor and visit the hotel, and pool, and food court, but travel off site for dinner. Don't waste your hard earned money at Stretto where they could give 2 fucks.

Last night at the resort, I kept seeing the on site steakhouse and decided to check it out. At…read morefirst I was a little unsure about my attire, but then I reminded myself, girl you're at the beach, it's cold and raining... go enjoy yourself. Party of one and I was seated right away in the bar area. Charlotte was my server and she was great. I asked for her recommendations, which all sounded amazing, but I went with the grilled prawns, 6 oz filet, mashed potatoes, and Brussels sprouts. Here's my honest breakdown: Grilled prawns 3/5. The first bite had that perfect charred, grilled flavor... so good. But the second one didn't hit the same. Steak 5/5. Absolutely buttery, tender, and honestly didn't even need a knife. Chef's kiss. Mashed potatoes 4/5. Really good, just a touch too much garlic for my liking. Brussels sprouts 2/5. This one disappointed me. The cheese wasn't melted and the glaze was way too sweet. I only managed a couple bites and left the rest, which says a lot because I love Brussels sprouts. Now let's talk about that bread and butter... chef's kiss all over again. Creamy, whipped, and just downright delicious. I would gladly take that to go. Overall, it's a solid, typical steakhouse experience. Nothing over the top, but definitely some highlights. One suggestion though... please add key lime pie to the menu. That should be a staple at any restaurant in Florida, just saying.

Was so hungry. Stopped in just after 4:30pm, when they open. This place is huge. There are several…read moreseating areas. I was seated at a two top near the kitchen. My server was Amanda and she was prompt. I started with a cocktail - the mango tango- and asked some questions about the menu. I had never heard of this Quahog, which apparently is a noreasterner kinda thing. Ok. Chopped clams, bread crumbs, bell peppers etc. why not. I'll try it. Bad choice. It had a good flavor but I kept crunching on shells!!! It seemed like eggshells were in it, everywhere. It was horrible. I kept thinking the next bite won't be like that- but it was. So many bites were bad. I asked the server what was up- she figured it out. It's not shells it's SAND!!!!! They're not cleaning the clams well. Bro. Rookie mistake. This is why I never order scallops. I hate when they're sandy. And now clams?!? I have to stay away from clams?!? Sheesh. She asked if I wanted bread- I said yes. I wasn't sure if the bread was included? It is not included and is an up charge at other restaurants (The Perfect Caper is an example of that, as well as Ortigia). She gave me one piece. It was delicious, served warm and crispy, and the whipped butter was fantastic. I asked what the butter was a Wisconsin country cream. Clean ingredients. Lots of salt. Yum. I also got a small cup of their soup. Amanda said their soups are always good. The soup of the day was braised beef noodle. It was really good. I could see having a bowl of that and a piece of bread and being totally happy. I was torn between the meatloaf and the Portuguese stuffed shrimp. She recommended the meatloaf. Oh boy. That was a great choice; it was huge. Smothered in bruleed cheese and sauteed onions. Lots of gravy. Lots of skinny green beans and a big scoop of mashed potatoes. Wow! What a meal. So good. I got my leftovers wrapped up. I took a piece of the birthday cheesecake home. It was listed on the specials menu. It looked really nice. However, it was not my favorite and actually, I would not recommend it. It's not cake, it's cheesecake, but the sprinkles just ruin the texture and flavor of the cheesecake, which wasn't a great cheesecake to begin with. Skip it. When the bill came, I was surprised the Quahog was on there. Especially because it was so ill prepared and I complained about it. But whatever. I thanked Amanda, paid, finished my cocktail and left. Parking is on the street or in the parking garage structure on the road behind them. Bathrooms are in the back along the long hallway, I didn't check them out. They have a large bar up front and what looks like a room they could do private events / meetings in. They have a new summer menu where all items are $20. I think that's a good deal. They have a lot of great sounding items on their menu and I heard the shrimp Mozambique is amazing. Maybe I'll get that next time.

Really working diligently to explore Punta Gorda my own backyard. Quite the amazing restaurants in…read morethis one is amongst the top. Lots of room for seating, but I would still make a reservation. This place is busy, because it's good. There is a parking garage in the back behind the restaurant so don't let the limited street parking deter you. There were four of us and we had fish and chips, shrimp, the crispy fried chicken and steak everybody loved their meal. Good selection for drinks we even had a Keylime martini (wow). Our service was fantastic. She made amazing recommendations and we never had to look for her. Had the pleasure of meeting the owner Diana, quite a story and very much hard working! Support local business and check out River city Grill and if you're in the mood for pizza or pasta, they have a restaurant right next-door that looks amazing. Going check it out soon.

I've been going to Outback Steakhouse's for many years. It's our 'on the road' dinner stop. My…read morehusband and I have often enjoyed conversations with other people at the bar. Lately, however there have been some changes in the menu. Lamb chops have always been a favorite and are no longer available. We always loved sharing an ice cream with coconut strawberries, and chocolate sauce, dessert. That is no longer on the menu either. we miss it. It's important to note that we have always had excellent service both at the bar and in a booth. We also like the call ahead /on our way Reservation.

I haven't been to our local Outback in while. I've…read more Always enjoyed the food and experience. I've read the reviews and it doesn't seem like management is taking feedback seriously. I'd like to go if management wants to make this an enjoyable experience.

What a WONDERFUL leisurely lunch we had! Our 40+ Charlotte…read moreCounty Girlfriends came together for another afternoon filled with great food, wonderful conversations, smiles, and plenty of laughter!The Perfect Caper's Our Girlfriends, dine on TPC delightful Mushroom Soup (Bowl/Cup), great salads with protein of Salmon, grilled seasoned Chicken, Pasta dishes with seafoods, many order their beautiful muscles! Others order their plentiful Lobster & Mac & Cheese, Flaunt, so many to mention them all! No one utter a word as I walked around to check on them. Other than "YUM, so good" Chef Jean & her Staff lead by GM Gabe do a phenomenal service in support of Charlotte County's community! One of the things I LOVE most about our lunches is seeing new faces at the tables! Every table had one--or even two--newcomers, and as always, our Girlfriends welcomed them with open arms, warmth, conversation, and plenty of laughter. That's what CCGF is all about... making connections, welcoming new friendships, and making sure EVERY Girlfriend feels like she belongs! Another wonderful afternoon in the books--and I'd say our 40+ Girlfriends did it beautifully!

Friends rave about this place. I finally had a chance to go. I called because open table has zero…read moreavailability. The hostess answered and she told me I could have a table for one at 7:15! Ok! I got dressed up and walked over there. My table was ready on time; it was in the lounge area of the restaurant. They offered me the table or said I could sit at the bar. I opted to sit at the bar. The bar was almost full but people were leaving. Apparently people eat early there. The bartender was swamped but smiled and got me a glass of water. Soon I had menus. I like that they have a regular menu as well as a specials menu, including the usual cocktails and some special cocktails. I ordered the conquest, which seemed like a twist on an old fashioned. They offered bread or focaccia bread, I declined. And heads up- bread service is not included. It's an up charge. Normally I don't care but I was having dessert, not bread. I had the halibut special. It was phenomenal. One of the guys from the kitchen dropped it off and asked if I needed anything'- I replied salt. I find that I need salt often at restaurants. They brought the salt out real fast! I had a bite and determined it didn't need any more salt- it was perfectly salted! Woohoo! Fantastic. I ate my whole dish and then I savored my cocktail. The bartender wasn't much for conversation , as she was very busy, alone, covering the entire bar and drinks for the whole restaurant. She did invite me to try dessert, and mentioned a coconut cream cake that was not on the menu. I agreed to it and it was heavenly. Seemed like cheesecake icing with fluffy layers of cake and subtle coconut flakes throughout. The chocolate ice cream was weird at first but then I realized it's like almond joy/ mounds - coconut and chocolate are often paired. The espresso crumble gave it a nice crunch and there was caramel all over the plate. Wow! I took the majority of the cake home. It was a large portion and indulgent. I paid my tab and finished my drink. I was not rushed. I would go back again. It's a bit pricey. The fish special was $58. The cocktail was $17 and the dessert was $16. So one person, who did not add on the bread service, was $91. It's expensive. I would emphasize you can probably get a seat at the bar if you can't get a reservation. Also- the entrance is hard to find. It's in the parking lot and not facing the main road. I got a little lost walking there. The signage is poor. I can't imagine going there the first time in the dark. So give yourself a couple extra minutes if it's your first time going there.

I was in Florida visiting family and we came to Carmelo's for a birthday celebration. What an…read moreincredible experience! The staff was amazing and the food was absolutely divine. I had a guided tour by the owners father which made my day. Sharing the history of the restaurant and his family. Highly recommend and will visit again when I am back. Grazie per questa bellissima esperienza: "Thank you for this wonderful experience." Shannon

From our cocktails to our desserts we could not have imagined how they could do any better! Their…read morestaff is outstanding. They made our dinner so special because of how they provide service. We had the Filet Mignon and a special, Orange Ruffey. The steak was perfectly cooked, one of the best I have had. The fish was fresh, prepared perfectly, and oh so flavorful. We also tried their cannolis and cheesecake. Both were delicious and we would recommend. The ambiance is nice and relaxing.

Fast service, excellent sandwiches. Always clean and can…read moreaccommodate several tables. I've been going their for over twenty years and never a complaint.

Reminds me of Dalessandros. this spot is the real deal.. Since I don't eat beef anymore.. opted for…read morethe chicken steak hoagie & boy it was delicious.. The one star is due to the owner not wearing gloves when preparing the food.. the son assuming as he & the cook look just alike. Witnessed him wash his hands after every encounter which is a PLUS.. very sanitary. Want to go back, however I'm OCD & need the gloves on while handling my food other than that.. the food was tasty & fresh!