Interesting place We…read morewere heading someplace else for dinner which was unexpectedly closed and were convinced to try Poki Joe's by none other than Joe himself. It is the off season and very slow, which made us the only customers during our visit. Friendly people, interesting place. I like collecting things, for example restaurant visits, so I was particularly impressed with the old vinyl records and photos covering the walls, and a small beer can collection. 50's music was playing. They offer both sandwiches and dinner entrees, I went with what they call their Big Ass Cheeseburger. It was pretty big at 9 oz, and came with 2 sides. The sides were also big. All my food was very good and only took about 10 minutes. Unfortunately there was a kitchen smell we didn't like. I got used to it, my wife not so much. That threw off her desire to eat so we brought most of her food home. Poki Joe's has mainly been a catering business for many years, only infrequently operating as a café. That changed a few months ago. They are definitely still a catering business but also operate the café. The café is open every day except Sunday, and on Sunday is open for special events.

Made a reservation for 9 with a 2 hour notice, no problem. Started with the Greek Cesar Salad…read more.. Best I've ever had! Ordered Fettuccine Ala Poki (bacon &a mushrooms) OMG! So good!!! Wait staff was so accommodating! Are you looking for fun music, very nice wine/beer selection, nice people and GREAT food... This is your place! The owner came out, sat with us & had great conversation! Thank you "Poki" Joe for a great night!

Passed by several times but had no knowledge of what it was like here--WOW!…read moreCame here for the Sarasota 2K, a huge regatta where several college teams row...I watched 6's and 8's men's and ladies, and was very impressed. There is a six story watch tower and I attended a watch party. Our event was on the second floor with both inside and outside viewing. Beautifully decorated for the occasion, great place for such an event. The last race I attended was Head of the Charles in Boston, so no big screen with greet aerial and side footage and announcers. Great beach to watch too!!

This is the highest quality, most affordable catering company I've ever used. The portions are…read moregenerous, the recipes are delicious and it is the most consistent of any catering company in Sarasota. I highly recommend for your next grand opening, employee appreciation event or corporate luncheon.

Chef Amalia cooked for our family of 6 while we were on vacation at Siesta Key. The food was…read moreAMAZING! We absolutely loved it, we would highly recommend!

Not a pleasant experience, trying to book. She doesnt release doves on the beach anymore and within…read more2 emails will indulge in ranting about how crowded Sarasota beaches are now. Should probably take anything about a beach release fee off of her site, since shes not willing to release the doves from the beach. Will also snappily redirect you to her website if you email and don't provide a precise release time (even if you found her through her website and obv looked at it...). After a few emails with the owner, was not interested in having this company be a part of the memorial we were planning for our mom and opted against a dove release. In response to the comment below Ive posted our email exchange. Here is my second email, a response to Jackie's initial email requesting I look at her website, asking me if i have ever actually been to Siesta Key, and explaining she needs somewhere to park and walk with the doves (fair, but not explained anywhere on the website she'll send you to): "Thanks Jackie. I looked at your website extensively, which is how I found your email address. Note I said "around sunset," because I was inquiring as to your general availability and wanted to suggest a certain time of day, so you didn't think I wanted a release at, say, noon. Make sense? Since you prefer inquiries with exact times, I'm interested in releasing the doves at 6:08 pm based on a two hour window required per your website and also based on the estimated time of sunset per your website. I saw the 50 surcharge for a beach release on your website and am not concerned with that. I didn't see anything about needing a place to park and not being able to walk far with the doves. In fact, from the video I watched, I thought you were at Siesta Key in one of the releases. I have been there quite a bit, thank you for inquiring as to that. Perhaps that you don't like busy beaches and can't walk far with the doves is information you can add to your website? We would like a beach release. If you have another beach in mind you prefer dove releases at, please don't hesitate to suggest that for us. If you don't do beach releases at all, please let us know so we can find another activity." Jackie's response to above email. After requesting a suggestion for a beach that would accommodate her needs and getting this email back, I gave up- it seemed useless to try to engage further: "Sorry. Guess I'm not explaining correctly. There are 13 Public Beach Accesses to Siesta. It is10:04 AM, as I am typing this and watching the live beach cam. https://www.youtube.com/live/NLhxcyzXQxM?si=OjeGzckZDYCOSl1X No such thing as "Tourist Season" anymore. I grew up here and used to go to the beach all the time. Now you have to go to the beach in the early morning before everyone else gets there. More than 1,200 people move to Florida per day. I just looked through all my photos on my website and don't find any on Siesta. Anna Maria Island, Coquina Beach there were a few on the wedding photos, but they were in 2015 and 2016. At that time, the south end of Coquina was beautiful and quite secluded. I don't know how it is now, but I assume better than Siesta." Lol. Contrary to her response below, she at no time suggested a different beach. She was stuck on explaining her website and complaining about.. something. Maybe someone reading this will have better luck than I did, but I doubt it....

This was one of the most BEAUTIFUL- MEMORABLE HEARTWARMING Moments of my Father InLaws Funeral-…read more The handler was discreet and reassuring as she handed a Dove to each of the Grandchildren (all adults) so the could hold the Dove and release all together as we said a silent prayer for my Father In Law - ABSOLUTELY perfect!

Their Thanksgiving menu was amazing. Their menu most unique in town. This has been the most…read moredelicious ham, turkey, horseradish cranberry sauce, apple pie!! I will be ordering from them for every holiday. We have leftovers for days and I just wish they were closer to LWR.

We hired Tableseide Catering for my son's wedding and we were blown away by everything they did for…read moreus. The staff was friendly and hospitable and they went out of their way to help make my son's big day the amazing event it was. The catering manager, Sury, as well as the onsite manager, Carlos, quickly became like family and went out of their way to make the day perfect. I was impressed by the excellent bar tenders as well. They were both fun, lively and engaging and of course, poured great cocktails for our guests. I was most impressed by the food. The food was outstanding and came out hot and prepared perfectly. I highly recommend Tableseide for any of your catering needs. You will not be disappointed.

We just used Green Apple Catering for my daughter's wedding this past weekend and were beyond…read moreimpressed with the food and service. Valerie, the owner was excellent to work with, the food was delicious and her entire staff were top notch. We had one of the attendees of the wedding, who owns multiple restaurants, compliment us on the quality of the food. I HIGHLY recommend Green Apple Catering!

The best meal we had here in Siesta Key and the most memorable experience!…read more Arelis De La Rosa with Fine Dine Catering was incredibly personable, talented and professional. They set up everything from the table, to organizing wine pairings, flowers, and crafting the perfect menu and cleaning up afterwards. Everything from the salad, our two appetizers, both fish entrees and the best chocolate lava cake and peach cobbler we have ever had, was incredible! We tried to eat every last bite and savor it all and almost did but as you can see they give big portions! Luckily, we now have leftovers for the next day. We can't wait to come back next year and try their pre-made meals and do a few personal dining experiences! This caterer and experience is a must try!

Arelis and her team were super easy to work with when planning the event. Their pricing is straight…read moreforward. They showed up on time and delivered fresh delicious food. Not only was the food very good, the presentation was incredible! I highly recommend them! They're hands-down the best in Sarasota! Thank you!!