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We always have a great visit to Clayton's. The food is always excellent and service is friendly and efficient. I almost always have the Macadamia crusted grouper or the fresh catch and my wife gets either the filet or scallop Gnocci. The pizzas are also great and our kids love them with plenty the next day. They take reservations on open table and regularly host larger groups of 8 at some large tables and have 2 high tops that hold 14-16 people each if you have a large party. read more

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Mike C.

6 months ago

Great food. We found it by accident, looking for parking in siesta key. The food was so damn good. I would give it 7 stars read more

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Kari B.

22 days ago

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Rick L.

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Great place off Midnight Pass that exceeded all of our expectations. The catch of the day recommended by our outstanding server, Jacob, was amazing and the old fashions were as good as he said they would be. Highly recommend this awesome place with fantastic service. read more

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Greg W.

5 days ago

Great service and the food was also great. The house bread what also a big hit! Jacob was great and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend! read more

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Michael O.

2 months ago

Not our favorite restaurant, the food was so so and nothing stands out here. We don't plan on going back.

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Darnel J.

7 days ago

Yes, yes, yes! Outstanding food, amazing service, and comfortable atmosphere. This is the place to go in Siesta Key. We will definitely be back here! Thank you for an amazing experience! read more

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Teresa W.

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4 months ago

Great service! Maria was very attentive and made great recommendations! Food was amazing! I recommend the filet and grouper!

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Zella C.

1 month ago

The service was mediocre, but the rest of the staff was nice. Food was decent. Ambience was nothing special.

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Robin C.

2 months ago

First time here. Amazing food service atmosphere! Jacob was attentive and provided above and beyond service. Will be back.

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Servers were nice. It felt very chill in there. There are bar, high tops, tables, and booths. Nice selection of drinks. We got the red snapper special and the filet. Beautifully plated and very good. read more

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Morgan S.

1 month ago

Very good! The food was awesome, I got the chicken Alfredo with shrimp. The worker was pretty nice, she did her job, and the inside was crowded but clean and nice! read more

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Bill W.

3 months ago

Dinner was fantastic! I had the filet - medium rare, melt in your mouth. My wife had the catch of the day that was fantastic as well. Our waiter Jacob was attentive, explained the menu and gave many recommendations. The Mac and Cheese appetizer was to die for! Highly recommend!! read more

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Came on Father's Day for dinner while we were staying in Siesta Key. We were seated quickly because we had a reservation. Service was just OK, but the food was terrible. This is marketed like a finer dining experience in Siesta Key and their prices reflect such so I expected my meal to be delicious. The Macadamia Crusted Grouper was flavorless and overcooked. The mashed potatoes were lukewarm and with no flavor. The coconut shrimp was also extremely overcooked. Between three meals, a kids meal, desert, tax and tip I spent (wasted) almost $200. Will never be back. read more

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Mark R.

4 months ago

Great steak, mussels were amazing, grouper was delicious... service was incredible!! Ask for Mariana for your server, hands down the best waitress I've ever had. read more

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Gary K.

8 months ago

Service - Jacob our server was excellent! Ambiance- decor is nice, a bit loud clientele but I guess that says folks were enjoying themselves. It is a great location. Food- Fresh catch and short ribs were amazing Demi glazed sauce scored a 9.5! read more

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Mitch M.

3 months ago

The best burger on Siesta Key! The staff is always so amazing. I love the cleanliness of the whole place and the delicious smells! Keep up the great work! Love this GEM! read more

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Chris B.

1 month ago

We are in town every couple of months and always want to try something new. Found Clayton's and the Food was wonderful, Patrick our server was great. Remember to park on the street. read more

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Ashley F.

1 month ago

Patrick was our server this evening, he was great! Food was amazing!! Party of 10 , able to set reservations!

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Lee B.

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Merry Christmas Clayton's! Thanks for being such an awesome delicious restaurant! We enjoyed our Christmas dinner tonight and the food and service were excellent as always! See you next time! read more

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Allison B.

4 months ago

Good food and able to make reservation which was a plus on a busy Friday night. Our server Patrick was very helpful. read more

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Julie J.

8 months ago

Clayton's Siesta Grille is always excellent. Tonight I tried the fish of the day Special which was Corvina, it came with lobster risotto(delicious) and asparagus. I always have incredible service - tonight was extremely busy but my waiter paid very close attention to all my needs before I even had to ask! If you want an excellent meal , in a comfortable atmosphere with SK flair , try Clayton's! read more

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Ellen R.

2 months ago

What a very special experience this has been. I had previously written a negative review, but Jacob contacted me and made an extraordinary effort to set things right. He gave us a refund for our drink and dinner. You can't ask for anything more. When we return to Sarasota, we look forward to returning to Clayton's. read more

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Jenna N.

1 year ago

The service was quick and friendly, although the food was not exactly what we expected for what we paid. A piece of fish and a side of mashed potatoes was 46 dollars. I had 2 fish tacos that were pretty small with minimal season for 20 bucks. We liked the restaurant ambiance they had going, but probably will not be back when back in town. read more

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Robert M.

4 months ago

Great food. Wonderful service. A nice quiet atmosphere for a delicious dinner. Highly recommend read more

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Ruth M.

5 months ago

Having dinner here when some regular customers came in with 2 little dogs. I am an animal lover but these dogs were on top of the table and allowed to eat off dishes on the table. I will never eat here again! read more

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Anthony B.

2 months ago

Everything was excellent. Jacob, our server, was outstanding! The food was fantastic! Love the atmosphere as well. Beach vibes, yet classy and quiet enough to hear each other talk. We will definitely come back here and we recommend that others give it a try! read more

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Tom H.

3 months ago

Visited Claytons Siesta Grill while on a work trip to Sarasota last week. The place was small and friendly. I had one of the best steaks there that I have had in a long time. The waitstaff was very friendly. read more

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Amber L.

2 months ago

The food (salmon and mahi tacos) were amazing! The mango salsa on the tacos was so fresh and I love that plantains came as a side. Service was great too! read more

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Shari G.

5 months ago

I made a reservation a day before for 5 people. We get there at our expected time, but were told they were over booked....nice. It's 50 degrees, and they wanted to seat us outside....not nice! We've been going to Claytons over the last 15 years. Never a problem before, but tonight they were rude and completely unbothered by our treatment. They were lucky our kids stayed to freeze their butts off, and have cold food...we're still paying for it, but won't personally tolerate it! Bottom line, this place is waaaay too overpriced and snotty to bother with. Try somewhere a little more inland when there is a surge of people on the key for vacation! They can't seem to handle it, period! read more

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Matt K.

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Awesome food and great customer service! Jessica is amazing! Had a wedge salad seafood chowder, and the crusty grouper Amazing! One suggestion though serve some drawn butter with the fish :) read more

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Lynn H.

2 months ago

Food was delicious and service was great. Will be back again soon for another dining experience.

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Mark W.

5 months ago

My wife and I loved this place! Andrea was our server and she made the whole experience for us. Her recommendations were spot on and her drinks were perfect. We had the calamari for a starter and then the wife had a perfectly cooked medium rare filet and I had their special which was seared halibut with leek risotto. We loved the atmosphere of this restaurant, fast paced but personal service. Definitely be back. read more

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More info about Claytons Siesta Grille

1256 Old Stickney Point Rd
Sarasota, FL 34242
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(941) 349-2800
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http://claytonssiestagrille.com

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Hours

What time does Claytons Siesta Grille open?

Claytons Siesta Grille opens at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Claytons Siesta Grille close?

Claytons Siesta Grille closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Claytons Siesta Grille closes at 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 4:00 PM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Claytons Siesta Grille take credit cards?

Yes, Claytons Siesta Grille takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Claytons Siesta Grille have catering options?

Yes, Claytons Siesta Grille does have catering options.

Does Claytons Siesta Grille have a happy hour?

Yes, Claytons Siesta Grille has a happy hour.

Does Claytons Siesta Grille serve alcohol?

Yes, Claytons Siesta Grille serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Claytons Siesta Grille allow dogs?

Yes, Claytons Siesta Grille allows dogs.

Does Claytons Siesta Grille have TVs?

Yes, Claytons Siesta Grille has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Claytons Siesta Grille have bike parking?

Yes, Claytons Siesta Grille has bike parking.

Does Claytons Siesta Grille have outdoor seating?

Yes, Claytons Siesta Grille has outdoor seating options.

Does Claytons Siesta Grille have parking?

Yes, Claytons Siesta Grille has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Claytons Siesta Grille have free WiFi?

Yes, Claytons Siesta Grille has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Clayton's has an excellent food and service attitude. Our chef Dimitri Xinidis specializes in seafood, unusual appetizers, specialty salads, grouper, salmon, trout almondine, crispy duck, filet mignon, and we have a cult like following for our fish taco's and pizzas. All of our deserts, sauces, soups are homemade. We also serve breakfast and lunch and have a catering team that will handle a small party on the beach to a full scale formal black tie wedding event. Our support for the community and our in-house mentoring program for high school students is above the norm. We are a family owned business and don't follow the trend of the chains. We guarantee everything we do!

History

Established in 2004.

We opened in 2004 in the height of the boom with a famous chefs name on our billboard and a zest for creating a great hometown restaurant. We dropped the famous chef after a few years and settled in with our Executive Chef Dimitri Xinidis. His culinary skills and our good serving attitude have put us on top of the charts with every rating service. September of this year will be our 10th year and we hope to have achieved that return call to Clayton's from hometown locals and our returning visitors. We will never let our guard down and will continue to monitor our food quality and our front of the house service.

Meet the Business Owner: Clayton T.

Clayton grew up in the restaurant industry from the time he was 14 at first working as a busboy at Mr. Steak, moving up to wearing the cow suit on HWY 41 in Sarasota, Fl. This was somewhat humiliating for a young man who was chased around by a girl in a cowboy suit just to get some attention for a steak house. The other jobs included, dishwasher, prep cook, salad and soup maker, broiler cook, oyster shucker, bartender and server in a fancy restaurant. Following this assortment of jobs and graduation from college I had a 25 year appraisal career.After selling my business I purchased a building, renovated it and Clayton's Siesta Grille was born. Now while this sounds kind of romantic, I want potential investors or future proprietors to know just how difficult the business is to have some profitability. The old adage is if you want to make a million bucks in the restaurant business start with two million.

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Ask the Community - Claytons Siesta Grille

Can we see sunset from a table in your restaurant?

No. The food is great. The atmosphere is quite nice. However no water views or sunsets.

Are you open Christmas Eve for dinner or Christmas Day? Will you take reservations on those days?

Hi Carol, We are open for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Please call the restaurant and we would be pleased to make a reservation for you. 941-349-2800…

Are they open thanksgiving?

Hi Savannah, We are open from 1-8pm for The Thanksgiving Feast. We also are providing a Feast…

Is there an early bird option?

Hi Dee, We have a happy hour from 4 to 6:30 with $6 and $8 appetizers and drink specials. We look forward to serving you. Clayton

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Island House Tap & Grill

Service was wonderful and attentive Great draft list (12…read morebeers on tap) I had a Michelob Amber Bock and a Czech Pilsner (both tasty) The food was very good. The duck fries were amazing and the Steakhouse burger was tasty. My lady had one of their island bowls with shrimp and she enjoyed it. I can't say anything negative about this place. If I want to nitpick the establishment is located inside a strip mall and wedged in the corner between Birkenstock and a cafe. It is very small with inside seating for approximately 20 people and has some outdoor space as well. All in all a great place and worth going to.

Food was amazing and service was welcoming and attentive. Saw that it had well above average Yelp…read morereviews so I was pretty sure it'd be a good choice and Yelp was right again! I had the carne asada bowl and split some duck fat fries which were both freaking amazing. My wife got a watermelon salad, son got fried pickles, and daughter got a burger. Everything was amazing! Place was small but it didnt matter one bit. 10/10 would visit again!

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Owens Fish Camp

Great atmosphere and really good food. I've been here 3 times and haven't been disappointed yet…read more It does get crowded so there may be a wait.

Claudia C on porch excellent server. This entire experience deserves all the 5 star reviews and…read morehappy to add mine. So many antiques! We had fresh catch snapper and scamp. Yes. But honestly the cheesy grits, green bears, black eyed Susans, and parsley potato sides...so real and good. Cool cool cool Sarasota. Hope they find my white cardigan cotton button up. Called and left a message. But no matter. GO! PS They let me know they found my new cardigan. I returned to get it and had a nice drink at the bar and incredible snails over cheesy grits. This restaurant is very cool in all the ways that matter. Atmosphere. Service. Great food and drinks. And a sense of humor on the menu!

Fried Oyster & Shrimp Basket, yum!

Bar scene.

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Blackened grouper with lemon caper butter sauce, old bay fries and garlic bread

Owens Fish Camp

Great atmosphere and really good food. I've been here 3 times and haven't been disappointed yet…read more It does get crowded so there may be a wait.

Fried Oyster & Shrimp Basket, yum!

Bar scene.

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Blackened grouper with lemon caper butter sauce, old bay fries and garlic bread

The Cottage

After a relaxing day at Siesta Key beach, we stopped at The Cottage for lunch. I cannot say enough…read moregreat things about this restaurant. It's got a relaxing beach vibe with outside seating and a nice patio in the back with enough shade. I could tell that they host nightly entertainment here with a small stage. For lunch, I ordered the lobster maki roll. I'm not a big sushi fan, but I was intrigued. This lobster roll was one of the best sushi rolls I've had in a long time. Also ordered include the blackened grouper sandwich, billionaire burger, and tempura shrimp appetizer. Our group loved every entree. The cocktails were also refreshing. I really loved my jalapeño watermelon margarita. Our server was wonderful - very friendly and quick service. Definitely an enjoyable lunch or dinner spot!

We booked this place via OpenTable since it received great reviews. We ended up parking next door…read moresince parking was a bit hard to navigate. The parking place had ample parking where you needed a mobile app to pay for your parking. There was a larger souvenir store there if you needed to kill time before your seating. Once it was our time for our dinner reservations, we were greeted and seated at our table. Our waitress was a bit sarcastic or had a witty comments that didn't sit well with my kids. When ordering our foods, the kids asked what type of drinks they had since it was not listed on the menu. She said Coke but didn't elaborate that they had Coke products. Since she said Coke so fast our daughter didn't hear the response and asked her the question again where she just said that's a great question and ignored her and moved on. Food wise - we had the Peruvian ceviche, Peruvian chicken, I think I had a special grouper dish. The food was good. We were able to eat everything and the kids enjoyed their kids burger meals. Outside of the waitress comments, the place placed nice modern music to listen to and had the basketballs games playing on the tv at the bar.

The best lobster bisque I've ever had

Patio seating

Patio salad with shrimp

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Brine Seafood and Raw Bar

This was my 2nd visit here but my first review. I didn't write my review the first time because my…read moreexperience with a party of 8 was absolutely perfect. So I thought I HAD to give it a second visit and see if my first time was just a lucky chance. Well, I went today for brunch and experienced another 5 star meal. Since it was as great a meal today, I'll comment on behalf of both. Greeted IMMEDIATELY upon entering the restaurant by a friendly up beat employee. The restaurant was very clean and seemed to be operating at a smooth pace. We were led to our table and handed our menus. Our server was with us almost immediately, smiling and greeting us to the restaurant. Menus were handed out and our questions were answered. We had 5 people in our party and ordered 4 blackberry Bellinis and I had a coffee old fashioned. We ALL raved about our drinks and after a few more questions, we ordered our meals: Crab Cake Benedict, Smoked Salmon Benedict, Chicken Sandwich and a Philly Steak Sandwich. All I can say is that EVERY plate was EMPTY! We ALL LOVED our food! It was hot, fresh tasting and delicious flavors. Even the fries were hot, crisp, fresh and seasoned perfectly. Forgot, Two of our party members ordered the wild mushroom torte, and...NOTHING left on the plate!! Our food was so awesome that we had to try 2 desserts: Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée and the Carrot Cake and yes...they were demolished and joined the 'Clean Plate Club'!!!!! EVERYTHING WAS OUTSTANDING AND EVERYONE IN OUR PARTY LEFT WITH AN AMAZINGLY AWESOME EXPERIENCE! GREAT job by EVERYONE WHO WORKED TODAY. Mic drop experience and I can't wait to go back!!!

I first learned of Brine when I was in search of a restaurant for my parents to celebrate their…read morebirthdays at a year ago. Being in a different state, I reached out to Brine to coordinate a reservation and purchase a gift card to ensure they were taken care of. They were extremely helpful with making sure it all went smoothly, which made me eager to try the restaurant for myself when I visited this year. Within minutes of stepping through their doors and taking a seat, I knew Brine was going to become one of my new favorites. The staff are all super attentive and really take the time to get to know their guests. It was so nice to hear wait staff greeting their regulars by name, celebrating birthdays with them and talking about important milestones as if they were part of their family. The food completely blew me out of the water - the ingredients fresh and packed with flavor. My family's favorite appetizer is the Brooklyn Style Wings - maybe because we are from Brooklyn, but the wings are addicting with the flavors of sausage, peppers, and a vinegary sauce. The burger was the most surprising of them all, with big flavor and smokiness infused into every bite of meat. Oysters were clean, fish was fresh, and the homemade chips had the perfect crunch. I'm so glad I discovered Brine, but now am so disappointed that I don't live in Sarasota full time to be able to dine here more often. This was definitely one of the best meals of my visit, and I will continuously recommend to everyone!

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Mimosa flight

Connors Steak & Seafood

Valentines 2026…read more First time at Connors and it didn't disappoint. He, Gary, had the Prime Rib with Garlic Mash and side salad. I had the petit filet, 6 oz, with lobster bisque and asparagus. Connors did not disappoint. My filet was a perfect medium rare with a fantastic char. Let's face it we can get such a fantastic char on our home Weber without over cooking it. Those professional grills are wonderful. Gary's prime rib was perfectly medium rare as well. Gary enjoyed a few Stella's and I enjoyed a red sangria. Finished our meal with strawberry icecream that we shared. The restaurant is configured so that privacy for those intimate meals as there are numerous cozy booths. Service was excellent with our server checking back to see if everything was delicious and asking if we needed anything. Best part, they do take reservation. Sorry, no photos. I prefer to concentrate on our meal and each other.

Unfortunately One of the worst meals I've had since living here. For a $250 the steaks should have…read moretasted like steak and not a bottle of seasoning. Dad visiting from out of the town and wanted a quality steak dinner so we've heard so much about this resturant we thought we would give it a try. When we arrived the ladies at the front were super sweet and attentive to our reservation and seating. Our server was beyond distracted. The restaurant was not super busy upon arrival so it was rather upsetting that our server were wouldn't spend more than 20 seconds at time. When he did inquire how everything was, we started talking and he walked away from the table before we could even get two words out. The Voodoo shrimp, Fried Green Tomatoes, and bisque were delicious. The steaks were seasoned beyond belief to where you couldn't even taste the steak flavor, garlic mashed potatoes had zero flavor and tasted as though they were water logged. The "loaded" baked potato had about a teaspoon of toppings that I stretched out to cover the top. The asparagus was extremely thick, firm, and flavorless. A leader stopped by at the end of the meal to inquire, we politely gave feedback but there was a unbothered reception by the lead. "Next time" was used in her response. She did offer to put a new steak for my dad on the grill, but by this time we were at the end of our meal and at this point ready to leave. There are too many options in Sarasota and the area's Keys to visit with better food and service. Ultimately, the sides and apps are good but the steak quality especially for the prices cannot be justified. I've had a steak better meal at an Outback.

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Namo Izakaya Ramen & Yakitori

As someone who has owned a restaurant in the St Regis Hotel, I understand how difficult it is to…read moreconsistently deliver great food and service. That's why I don't give praise lightly -- but Namo Izakaya Ramen & Yakitori in Sarasota absolutely deserves it. My wife, son, and daughter and I dine here twice a week, and we have never had a bad dish. The yakitori is outstanding -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and consistently executed. The sushi is always incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and clearly prepared with care and precision. The ramen is the best we've ever had What truly sets this place apart, though, is the personal touch. The owner and chef treat us like family every time we walk through the door. That level of hospitality, combined with the quality coming out of the kitchen, is rare. In this business, consistency is everything -- and Namo delivers it every single time. We feel fortunate to have this gem in Sarasota and recommend it without hesitation.

Blown away! It was super good. The chicken is here is soo flavorful in the kaarage and the ramen…read more Absolutely phenomenal, will return for the sushi next time. Service was great, ambience was great. Love it!