I was originally tossed between a 4 and 5 star review due to price. It was the unique Korean…read moreofferings and great service that made it a 5 star review. It's a great place to share a meal with family & friends. It was very comforting! We were greeted immediately by Dilara. She was so friendly and helpful throughout the visit. She even gave me a great suggestion on choice of drinks. The Milkis Banana Soda was the perfect fit for me. The restaurant started to get very busy at lunch time, and none of it phased her. She handled it like a pro. We started with the Corn Cheese appetizer. I would have never tried it if my friend had not mentioned it the day before. It was such a great shareable dish. It's delivered all bubbly on a hot plate. It looks almost like Mexican street corn, but it has a totally different flavor profile. It was almost sweet enough to be a dessert. I love that sweet cheese topping! It was a cold day, so we decided to get soup. I went with the Galbitang, and my friend selected the Soft Tofu Stew. It also came out bubbling hot, and served in its own cast iron pot. A very hot pot, so don't touch it. Lol! The rib meat was plentiful. There was a large rib bone in my soup. The meat was so tender, and fell right off the bone. The broth was meaty and full of flavor. There wasn't a whole lot of glass noodles, so I suggest you add the meat dumplings for an extra $5. Otherwise, just add the rice that comes with it. It was perfect with the rice. The banchan sides were also very tasty. I was surprised that the kimchi wasn't overly spicy. I really loved all the different flavors. What's even better is that they don't rely on salt to make it tasty. All the natural flavors of the rich rib meat shined through in the broth. It was a meal to be savored slowly as the broth started cooling off from the hot temperature. You can actually carry on a conversation while enjoying it, and not worry about your soup getting cold. Again, it was a very comfortable & enjoyable experience! We wanted to try the Korean Hotteok for dessert. Unfortunately, they didn't have any that day. I definitely want to go back and try that. I'm also very interested in trying their vegetable ramyun & gimbap lunch combo. There was a Bulgogi Wrap special that also looked very reasonable. They have different specials each month. Everything was great! I could definitely tell that a lot of hard work goes into making each and every dish. This hidden gem deserves multiple return visits. It's very close to the Manatee Viewing Center, so you might as well check it out while you're in the area.

Talk about a perfect heartwarming cozy lunch after walking around on a chilly day at the Manatee…read moreViewing Center. This would be perfect bc I do love soup. FYI: we ordered the Korean cheesy corn appetizer first and this is delightfully cheesy and sweet. It doesn't feel like Mayo more cheesy. It's so good! Back to the soup: I wanted their Soft Tofu Soup since I had one in Orlando that I still dreamt about. I had the Beef Soft Tofu soup mild. I was afraid that the flavor would get lost due to not being spicy. I still really liked this soup and I just have to have rice with it, and I just couldn't stop. It was so good yet, it's so easy to eat this soup and enjoy it slowly since it's so hot. It really warmed me up a lot. My friend ordered the galbitang which is beef on the bone and it's a clear soup with eggs and veggies. It tasted very good, not too salty, & reminded me of a caldo de res soup at a Latin restaurant or beef soup clear broth per se. Just to try to compare it. They provided us with 3 banchan sides and rice. I really wish we had more banchan and different types but ours were very good. The broccoli was my fave, the kimchi was not too spicy and the 3rd dish was good and starchy. Our server was a doll. So sweet, so knowledgable and so helpful. This was a great experience at this Korean restaurant. I would love to try so many items on this menu, but it's not really an area I frequent.

Looking for a local spot to grab a bite? Well I decided to stop in and ask for breakfast and they…read moredid not disappoint. I was able to order a sirloin and eggs, plenty of protein to start my day. Ashley was working this morning and was very happy to share some news of their uniquely delicious dessert options. If you are a dessert person and dine out then you know how boring it can't be in the Tampa area. You get the same old lava cake, key lime pie, Apple something with caramel drenched on it and the peanut butter pie and cheesecake. Well finally the Bistro decided to take it up a notch and get a lemon cello cake, a chocolate torte. So for a short time if one of these desserts appeals to you hurry over before they are gone. Ambiance is casual and open lots of seating options from booths to high tops to regular tables and bar seating too. Service is also very good your greeted with a smile and when it's busy you still get a acknowledgement.

My family and I visited for lunch after we visited the manatee visitor center since it was close by…read moreand recommended by others. When we arrived, we were the only people in the restaurant, but the server was really friendly and happy to see us. We grabbed a booth large enough for the 6 of us and looked over the menu. Our server brought over some water and offered other drinks and gave us some recommendations whenever we were ready to order. I saw the flatbread on the menu and knew it would be just perfect portion and flavor. Nothing else on the menu matched what I was hungry for since I didn't want anything too heavy. Others ordered some pasta dishes and they even had some tuna on the menu. Overall, this was. good meal. The food all came out pretty quickly and everyone enjoyed their meals.

We didn't dine in- we actually DoorDash this order to go! And still will give it 5stars! The drive…read morethru was an easy convenient way to pick up our food. Parking lot was full- which is always a great sign at any food establishment! The staff that helped us was friendly Okay- the food- wow!! All decently priced and got more bang for our buck! The Cuban sandwich was stacked with plenty of meat and the bread was nice and toasty/crunchy. Delicious! We ordered the regular combo with two sides. Ropa Vieja- you can tell it was made with love cause the flavors were all there. Yuca was delish and so was the rice. But the Ropa Vieja stole the show.

Fresh food every day! Staff is bilingual and so is the menu choices. Every item is made fresh…read moredaily. Love Cuban food, run over here. Plenty of clean tables to enjoy your meal. Majority of business is take out. They do a great job packing it up for you. One dish averages about $15 which is extremely reasonable and you will probably have leftovers. This place is a local gem and I love that we can customize our order. Don't need to buy larger quantities for our family of 6. Happy holidays and Feliz Noche Buena to all!

We've lived in FL & haven't been here before! What is wrong with us? Why hasn't someone told us…read moreabout Circles before now? Wish we knew about it sooner. From the moment we walked in we knew we were going to be in for a great experience. It is overwhelming when you arrive. So many different venues with different names. Very confusing at first. But the staff were helpful, friendly & explained they're all the same place just different areas of appeal. They have a beach area, typical dining areas, intimate cove areas, and bar areas. Well done on atmosphere! DH & I came for dinner around 6 on a Sat evening. We figured we'd have a wait but they seated us within 20 mins of arriving. We asked to be seated outside with a water view. They don't disappoint. Our waiter was fantastic. Always tentative and remembering the little things. To start DH ordered a beer. It was served & cold. I ordered a Mojito which was ok, nothing special. For dinner I got the Lump Crab BLT. Don't expect big lumps of crab meat. The rest of the ingredients are a hint of flavors & that really made it great. Beware, it is a delicious but very messy sandwich. The side salad was a hit. Very fresh & flavorful. DH ordered the Tenderloin Steak Sandwich. He was very happy with the flavor. It was not dried out and had a good seasoning. His side of fries were good too. The atmosphere can't be beat. Walk around & check out all the areas.

Will return for food and the location. The service is as usual: so so, cold and slow…read more We've: * Fried calamari * Salmon * Grouper * Fish taco * COD sandwich * Coral reef pasta All are very good. Their chunky marinara is wonderful (not sweet), and so is the calamari. The salmon is fine. The service is cold and slow. A lone receptionist was on the phone for a long time before getting to us. Our server was slow while other serving staff were chatting loudly by the station near our table. The surroundings are enchanting. Tight park spaces.

First ket ne sau that we have been there several times. And this might just be an exception,…read more but not sure when we will give it a try again Was there Friday for lunch with s table for 8. Although I should mention that there was only 6 other customers there as the same time as us. Orders were taken with 4 of us ordering the Wedge! After several minutes we were notified that they had no lettuce and might we order something else. Oh but one of the workers had just gone to Publix and picked up some heads of lettuce. So we ate back on for our Wedge salad, that is for three of us as the fourth arrived maybe 20 minutes later. Now for some fun. It took four keys for two couples to finally get our bill right. Not sure we should laugh or get frustrated. I guess a little of both. Then to check out was another time waster!! To us, Training - Communication would go a long way. I'm sure we will be back as the food and SERVICE are usually a lot better.

First time going here , Pasta was very good , entertainment…read morewas good , Drinks was great I will be back again

Love the healthy spot , Love the owners…read more Atmosphere is amazing ,warm and welcoming .

Smoothies are amazing and taste soooo good!!! Will definitely be back after my workout at Burn…read moreBootcamp!!!!

I came to check this little coffee shop out and it was a good experience not busy as they are brand…read morenew still. Attached next to the huge life church next door. They have a separate entrance with a modern cafe for sitting, free WiFi and ice water are complimentary. They have 5 TV's ; I'm sure for viewing patrons and church sermon use. I ordered a Hot Cappuccino with Godiva White Chocolate syrup for my caffeine experience, which was served perfectly. The right amount of foam and temp, and plenty of sweetness. The are restrooms clearly marked for women/men. The cafe has a rustic farm decor with many comfy seats if you want to bring a laptop in and do a little work. There's signs of Christianity all the light the design of this cafe. So if your a vampire or an atheist then probably not your coffee shop.

Great new spot! They have a secret menu. Ask for the "Dang…read moreDaniel"! I love the fact that this coffee shop is actually in the lobby of a church in Apollo beach "THE LIFE CHURCH" (www.thelife.org)

Great food, awesome wine selection, owners are very kind and staff is excellent. Highly recommend!read more

I just love this place! They have a vast assortment of wines and craft beers, and make some…read morefabulous flatbreads! Ingrid, their sommalier, listens to your likes/dislikes and makes the best suggestions for wines. They frequently offer wine and food pairings, such as gelato, popcorn, candy, and last night's flatbreads. These are amazing! Ingrid does an excellent job choosing the wines that pair best with the taste palette of the foods. The owners are also lots of fun and so appreciative of our support.

Love the sandwiches and I spoil myself with a treat from their case once in a while. Service is…read morevery good. They don't yell out names, they bring it over. If you want a cool gift for anyone who loves Italy, stop in to grab something cool! We've seen things here we only have seen in Europe! Put it on your list for lunch!

Great ambiance, customer service and incredible Gelato! It was such a treat to be like a friend and…read moregive insight to the gelato. I would recommend everyone to try the biscoff, pistachio cannoli and coconut gelato. For the chocolate lovers, the snickers flavor is wonderful! Their affogato also gave me the afternoon energy I needed! Loved the whole store and cafe!

First things first, the view is absolutely spectacular. Vast oceanfront and beach/dock view right…read morenext to our table, and the sunset was exceedingly beautiful today. Service was pretty good, our server was very friendly and helpful, but they seemed to be pretty busy so he didn't come around too much (which we also appreciated, as it was just enough space and attention). Food was better than I expected! All of the dishes were well-cooked and flavorful, the drinks (mango margarita) were a bit strong but loved, and nothing was too salty or too bland. We started with a dozen oysters which were very fresh and slightly chewy (different from northern oysters that I usually have), then had the cod, crab cakes, and snapper, all with well-paired sauces and great sides (the snapper was slightly overcooked). Everyone got complimentary sunset shots as the sun was dipping towards the horizon, and we finished off with a giant slice of key lime pie (that we couldn't quite fit in so we took back because it was too good to waste). Overall good experience and will definitely be back to try more!

I hate to rate them this low. However, my grouper was cool, not lukewarm, but cool. The Grouper was…read morerather dry, and that was frustrating. I tasted more filling than crab in my small crabcake. The veggies were cool. However, the sauce was rather tasty. My wife had a similar experience. I also ordered the Key Lime. If you've seen many of my hundreds of reviews, I love me some Key Lime. Look, I became hungry just thinking about a slice. Regrettably, this Key Lime was disappointing in taste. The rather larger crust could've been outstanding, but alas, it too was plain. My daughter enjoyed her chicken salad but didn't like the salty fries. My mother-in-law didn't believe her Snapper meal was Snapper. She said it was moist. Yet, she said it was okay. Disclaimer: The Server was great, but she was taking care of a group of 14 people. The people who came out to help her deliver the food were ok. We asked several times whether the "Catch of the Day" was the Flounder. We were repeatedly told, "No." It was. Consequently, those who ordered it also had cooler food. I believe those issues contributed to the food temperature. This place came highly recommended. In short, I wasn't pleased with paying $164 for three mediocre meals. I encourage you to try them out. I plan on taking my wife back there on August 27 to give them another chance. I'm certain it'll be much better.