First of all, amazing service!! The person who took my order on the phone was extremely kind and…read morepatient with me as I ordered a taste of home. Upon arrival my food was hot and ready to go! I ordered the roast beef manhattan for myself and the pot roast melt for my friend. When I tell you the meat is DELICIOUS, I mean it's tender, flavorful and melts in your mouth. The mashed potatoes for the manhattan are super fresh and yummy as well. I also ordered a side of the baked apples. I will say, I do agree that the apples are a bit sweeter than I would have personally liked, but I know a lot of people enjoy them super sweet. My only other small sad note was that I had asked for utensils and bread when I placed my order and I made the mistake of not checking for them before leaving. After I picked up my food I stopped in the gift shop and picked up a few jars of jam and apple butter which I am also very excited to use. The gift shop had a very cozy feel to it and was full of goodies!

My husband and I tried coming here years ago and there was a suuuper long line. You can tell this…read moreplace is very popular. That time, we opted to just get a slice of pie to go that I remember being SO good, I KNEW we had to come back eventually for the restaurant. Here we are years later and we were able to get in with no wait. Service was a little slow but she was so funny and cute we didn't really care. We started with one of the giant cinnamon rolls and let me tell you, I've been thinking about it ever since. So warm and delicious and covered in icing!! Good thing I'm not on a diet lol. My husband got some hash bowl with gravy and scrambled eggs and he ate the whole thing. Loved it. It came with a biscuit which was big and warm. I got an omelet with spinach, mushrooms and cheese and it was as big as the plate and so satisfying. We were soooo full at the end, we couldn't even think about dessert. Next time though for sure!!

Really cool restaurant with super cool aesthetic!…read more I had never been to one of these restaurants before and got to go for my birthday and was pleasantly surprised by how cool it is! It was busy and can definitely get busy so the wait time was about 20 min but they text you when they are ready for you! Once seated we got immediately served with drinks and had plenty of time to look at the menu and got recommendations as well! I ordered the all American burger, and my boyfriend bought the estate burger. We also paired it with some onion rings and some drinks! Everything came out in maybe about less than 20 minutes and was cooked perfectly and so delicious! The burger was cooked exactly as I wanted and so juicy! The onion rings were also so good especially with the sauce! Our server was amazing and always checked in on us to make sure we were cared for. Everything was amazing and I would love to come back!

Great atmosphere and food. I was the one in the party with food allergies and they accommodated…read morewithout issue. Rylie was our waitress and she was amazing. They also carried Big Top Brewing Fin Lager on tap which was a treat. Will definitely be headed back for more!

**Der Dutchman -- Sarasota, FL**…read more The bakery counter alone is worth the stop. Case after case of donuts done right -- peach cake donuts, glazed honey buns, long johns in vanilla, chocolate, and caramel, plus apple and peach fritters that look like they were dropped in the fryer an hour ago. The muffin case is just as deep: lemon poppyseed, blueberry, raisin bran, streusel-topped, all in tall paper wraps. Past the bakery it turns into a proper Amish country market. Shelves of fresh wheat bread and dinner rolls, jars of their own apple butter, bulk candy by the pound in wicker baskets -- Mary Janes, butterscotch disks, Tootsie Rolls, jaw breakers -- and a Florida salt water taffy section for the tourists. The coffee wall has bulk bins and bagged roasts from Fresh Cup of Hope and local Sarasota Coffee & Tea. Clean, well-stocked, and generously staffed. Come hungry and bring a bag.

SO good! If you like comfort foods and are in the mood for a meal that gives you a hug, this is the…read moreplace to go. We did the buffet and it did not disappoint. The big winner? The mashed potatoes and the Swedish meatballs. It's attached to a really cute store and bakery, so budget a little extra time to look around!

Never had a bad meal ... and everyone who works here is absolutely lovely. The food is fresh - the…read moreservice is beyond friendly. They make you feel like part of their family and want to know where you've been. The food is simply delicious. The ingredients are fresh and the servings are plentiful. Today I was in with my daughter and son-in-law for a scrumptious breakfast. Jill - our wonderful server - suggested the seasonal lemon-blueberry waffles and we also got the cinnamon roll pancake. Wow ... wow wow wow ... they were incredible AND the fresh butter created to pair with each was decadent. I also got a western omelette, my daughter eggs Benedict and my son-in-law the 2 egg breakfast. Very little remained on the plates. Their soups are always hot and full of flavor. Salads crisp and the seasoned fries are crispy and craveable. Homestyle food, served with a smile ... you are truly welcome here.

My family and I came in for a late breakfast around 10:30am. The atmosphere was what you expect…read morefrom a diner. The vibe was upbeat but mellow with a moderate crowd volume. We ordered eggs,omelets,and pancakes. It was just okay, nothing special but still a good meal. They offer breakfast,lunch,and dinner all day,which is nice. They have a wide menu but I didnt see a kids menu. If I could suggest one thing it would be to remove the steel cart full of utensils boxes from the front doorway. It was my first impression.

Absolutely Fabulous!!! I love bris restaurant and the food is delicious. The service is always…read moreimpeccable.

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.

The trick with Owen's, as if you didn't already know this, is to get there when they first open. I…read morelove their other location, so I was excited to try this larger one. We arrived early upon opening and were seated right away. Parking is a dream compared to the downtown location. Our waitress was super sweet and accommodating. Another benefit to getting there early is the discounted apps. We enjoyed an order of deviled eggs and some seasoned buttery rolls. My advice is not to order the rolls; they're tasty, but honestly, it's just bread, and if you only want to opt for one or two apps, it just seems like a bit of a waste, but that's just me. I don't eat seafood; my family loves it, so I ordered the veggie risotto. Dannnnng, it was so good, and it was extremely filling and enough to feed like five people. I took most of it home and got like two meals out of it. We were too full to really enjoy the dessert, but we split a cobbler three ways, and that one bite was sinfully good.

Owen's Fish Camp is such a cute spot with so much character. The whole restaurant is beautifully…read morethemed, and it really feels like you've stepped into an old Florida fish camp. There's a ton of seating, so even though it's a popular place, it doesn't feel cramped. The live music added to the atmosphere, and our service was excellent from start to finish. As for the food, it was just okay. Nothing was bad, but it didn't quite live up to how much we loved the ambiance. That said, the overall experience was still enjoyable thanks to the fun atmosphere, great service, and live music. I'd definitely come back to relax, grab a drink, and soak in the vibe.

I 100% recommend! Great food, service, music! Best hole in…read morethe wall ever! Friendly, fast and fun!

jR's Old Packinghouse is a decades old mainstay with a "old Florida" feel in Sarasota, Florida. I…read moredropped in after trying to find a local sit-down restaurant for lunch for a party of four on an early Saturday afternoon. The down home digs were homey and inviting and we chose to eat outside in the covered patio out front. The menu is interesting and varied; I'd state some of the food is county-style and some has a Cuban flair. My shrimp entree, which I chose to have, accompanied by rice and beans was very good. My daughter selected the chicken fingers and the portion was hearty and she devoured it. JR's has a special brunch menu and live music regularly so check out their website for information. Check this place out if you like charming-go frills places with great food.

They have THE BEST ONION SOUP EVER ‼‼ Do yourself a favor and GO THERE if you are feeling down or…read moreif you want to cheer up a friend, OR if you simply want to enjoy a delicious soup, besides lots of other meals‼SOO good for your Soul as well as your tummy ‼

Went here with my wife today after walking out of Anna Maria's Oyster Bar. We have been here…read moreseveral times previously but never for lunch. Bartender was a great guy and very attentive Nice selection of wines and the pours were generous. We both had French onion soup and the coconut shrimp special. Both were really good. Soup had 3 types of cheese & was served piping hot. What was really fun was the music playlist. Dead, Dylan, Carol King, Gregg Allman, Stones & The Monkees? Unusual for a relatively upscale restaurant. Will continue to come back!

Good ole American bar food. Everyday is happy hour from 3-7. Weekly specials currently are…read more.. Mondays smash burgers, Tuesdays bowls, Wednesday $1 Wings. Plenty of TVs around the place to catch a game. It's even family friendly so huge plus. Tonight we had the Korean bbq and Guinness glaze wings. Delish! Server was friendly and attentive.

First and happily, last, experience at Ed's. Trivia night. Very loud bar. We were in the back…read morecorner with lots of reverberation from the back walls. I will say "my fault" for not knowing (aka not hearing) that one of the rules is that the guy with the microphone does not repeat questions. Hard to play trivia when you can't hear the question, rule or not. Between the ambient noise, the squeaky microphone and the guy's high-pitched voice - it was impossible to hear. But rules are rules - except for the table next to us who asked and received repeated questions. When I asked for him to repeat a question he screamed "No!" Shocked, I called him a d*ck- because that's the way he was acting. I'm sticking to it. Happy to never go back there, trivia night or not. Too many other things I can do where I'm around grown ups. I'm sure he's happy too- fine by me. What an a**hole.

We were looking for somewhere for lunch and stumbled upon this place…read more There is inside and outside seating and the inside is dark with extremely high ceilings. The bar is large, with an amazing number of beer taps, many TVs and seating. We were quickly seated and given menus. The only thing I didn't like was that the beer menu has to be pulled up on your phone with a QR code. There are a lot of beers, and it would have been so much better to be able to view a whole menu and easily compare the choices. It was easier for me just to pick one of the first beers so I chose the Amber. Drinks were brought quickly and they gave us time to look at the menu. The Amber was good. There are plenty of appetizers, some salads, pizzas, handhelds and entrees. I ordered the Buffalo chicken sandwich with fries. Our food all arrived at the same time and was hot. My sandwich was super tasty and I loved the fries. Everyone liked their food. Service was good the entire time.

I recently had a Big Top Fin Lager on draft at Ford's Garage…read more I've had almost every light lager on the market and have a few favorites but this one was exceptional. Easy drinking, great taste, truly a classic lager. Well done!