Decent food. Bar service not great…read more Boring atmosphere. Questionable management. Better options nearby

My husband and I have lived in the area for 23 years, but this was our first time visiting Sands on…read moreMiami and it certainly won't be our last! The burger was one of the best we've ever had, juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The fries were lightly seasoned with truffle, giving them just the right amount of flavor, with a perfect crunch. The wings were also fantastic. The Cajun style buffalo wings had bold, flavorful spices, and the balsamic glaze was a great complement to the blue cheese wedge, rich and tangy without being overpowering. I tried the Papa's Storm cocktail, and it was dangerously delicious, smooth, well-balanced, and incredibly refreshing. Our server was friendly and attentive, always ensuring our drinks were topped off without us even needing to ask. The ambience is quaint and casual, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a great meal. Most importantly, the food was very affordable, which made the experience even better. We had an excellent first visit and are already looking forward to coming back!

Susan was our waitress today for lunch. She has been here with Dockside for ten years. Lovely…read morepersonality and very knowledgeable about their excellent menu. Today I got my usual The Mango Crab stack. Hubbie got a fried grouper sandwich. Food is so good. We love this restaurant! Excellent service and food. Not to mention the view of the water and boats is so beautiful. Highly recommend!

The ambience is excellent. The location is good. The service was good…read more The food? We had calamari appetizer. The calamari was nicely fried. The sauce? Eh. No real taste. Caesar salad with chicken. The chicken was ok, the Caesar dressing was tasteless. Also had shrimp quesadilla. Too much tasteless cheese. No spice at all. So, the quality of the food this evening was low. Also the Yelp waitlist or whatever was confusing and not much value. Will we return? Probably not.

A good poke bowl never gets old, so coming to Pokehub will keep you forever young! Or something…read morelike that.. Due to my love of poke, I've been to quite a few variations of build your own poke bowl places, but Pokehub is one of the standouts. Fresh ingredients of course, but also just high quality and delicious. The salmon was thick and smooth, the rice sticky and well cooked, and mine had a nice wasabi sauce on it that mixed well with the edamame, tart pineapple pieces and cucumber slices. It's a super cute shop just 10 minutes from the beach, and couldn't recommend more!!

First time customer; The young man behind the counter looked like a deer in the headlights, stood…read morethere staring at me, no hello, may I help you, few signs of life. I ordered 2 Banh Mi pork sandwiches and 1 large Poke Bowl with chicken and shrimp (38.23). Note; no other customers in the place. Five minutes later another young man from back comes to tell me no bread for sandwiches, I say NP just make me Poke Bowl with pork, he says no pork. I say refund my Cc for payment, he doesn't know how, gives me cash difference. Few minutes later I'm told no shrimp for wife's poke bowl order? She wound up with a pile of bland chicken on rice, nothing else. Went home threw it in garbage. Save your money man, find another place to eat. Assume they wont be around long.

The service was very friendly, and they even helped us get combos instead of having to pay for each…read moreitem separately. They also kept the whole restaurant very clean. It's pretty small, but they have seating both inside and outside. I got the falafel pita with extra tzatziki (which they don't charge extra) and a side of fries. My friend got the chicken pita with tomato orzo soup. My pita was so yummy; it came with lots of veggies and was super refreshing. The sauce was amazing and bountiful. My friend said her pita was great too, but she especially loved the soup. It was very flavorful. My fries were also very good crunchy on the outside with a soft center. I would definitely go again, and hopefully soon.

I got the Patty melt, a hamburger patty with grilled onions, cheese in a Pita with french fries…read more The fries were crispy on the outside, soft inside and perfectly seasoned and piping hot. The patty melt was delicious that oozed onions and cheese when I bit into it. Delicious Greek comfort food and friendly owners.

I cannot say enough good things about L'Olive! We've been coming to Venice for years and I'm…read moreembarrassed to say this was our first time here. We ordered the spread sampler and took our waiters recommendations for selection. Oh. My. God. We got the carrot tarator, htipiti and shakahouka spreads and each had such a unique flavor profile, we couldn't pick a favorite. Entrees were delicious (Greek shrimp linguini and seafood tagliatelle). Generous servings. For dessert we got the orange cake which was life changing and a Turkish coffee. It's an intimate setting, not a place for a quick meal! We'll be back for sure.

Saturday, August 16, 2025 - my birthday and a little lunch after some hot muggy golf.... 2 for…read morelunch. They were just opening for lunch time on a Saturday. Putting out place settings outside at tables, and turning on lights......welcomed us right in!! Service is perfect, the water glass never got past half empty (needed after 9 hole in heat advisory and 90F plus weather) It was nice fresh water! We got some pita and hummus for a little app. Pretty good, the hummus was a little thin for dipping and spreading more like a dressing consistency, but tasted great! The pita was fresh baked and properly done. Wife got a Caesar salad with grilled chicken. She said it was very good and the greens and cheese were fresh and flavorful. The chicken was a little charred/burnt edged but not dry. 8/10 I got the Beet Salad and thought this would be my last try for falafel on a salad. (the last three other restaurants it has been a greasy fried ball of "bread crumb sand". yech! Well not here at L'Olive - just the opposite!!!!!! A nice filling that was moist and not bready, just beans and herbs and a nice filling. A LIGHTY fried and NOT very oily at all! 10/10 Falafel is back on my vegan/WFPB/Nutritarian food list. The beets were perfect and ample, the baby spinach was perfect and must have been grown out back in a field it was so green and tasty!! Toss in some yummy figs pieces, a light and nice dressing. Walnuts and orange slices competed the collage of goodies. (I got this sans the goat cheese - "naaaaaaah" I am sheepish about those cheeses) Great salad. 10/10 We both (after the second bread board of pita showed up!!!) had to take half our salads home for the beach tomorrow. Friggin awesome take home boxes!!! They are like Tupperware and we are gonna schlep them right down to the beach!!! I said it before but just to add, service was awesome. These guys are less than 2 miles from our house..... we WILL be back!! Nice job! ========= Note to owner ==== NOT part of the review but an aside. The place is very nice and super clean and nice layout and fantastic sturdy hard chairs for folks with bad backs and etc. and great bathrooms.....HOWEVER 1) you need to reverse the door on the men's room or move that privacy screen and plant - crazy clumsy and goofy. 2) throw out the electric room deodorizer in both bathrooms. they stink worse than five car wash air fresheners! The atomized chemicals wafted my wife and she felt ill. I checked out the men's room and it felt like I was vaping in that "smoke". Pretty musty and stinky.

Came in to place a Togo order and sat at the bar. The bartender was super sweet and knowledgeable…read moreof the menu. We decided to order a round of draft beers while we waited for our order. All of the food was excellent even after driving it back 15 minutes to the rental. We did the man vs food dog, crab dip, a regular hot dog, and the corn dog / hot dog combo. There was an outdoor bar and patio and I almost wished we would have came in to eat instead of taking it Togo it was such a pretty day out. Very cute decorations and tshirts for sale. Will be back next time we're in the area.

My family and I have ate at this establishment the past few vacations and thought that the food and…read moreservice were fabulous, however this past visit was less than. To preface the restaurant was not busy. The service was disappointing. Drinks weren't refilled until asked later on in the service and the waitress was inattentive. As someone who has worked as a waitress for a while, I find this type of negligence a turn off when I am dining. The food was mid at best. We ordered the Crab Dip and the chips came out super stale. All of our meals were mediocre and I feel did not reflect the price. Overall, I give this restaurant a 2/5, hopefully improvements will be made.

Everything was so good. We had gyro meat which was very flavorful and cooked perfectly. The…read moreappetizers were also great: hummus, falafel and halloumi cheese. The atmosphere was so comfortable and the service was the best. If we return to the area we will come again.

Highly recommended spot out in Ortega. Plenty of parking out front. We went on a Saturday around…read morelunchtime and were seated immediately. Spicy hummus was amazing! Lamb was amazing! Wish the spot was a little closer to me out at the beaches lol casual ambience, good for families!

Always my go-to when I am in Nokomis! The food is beyond excellent! I asked for the Taste of…read moreSarasota fixed price menu. Lunch is $25. I started with the avocado sliders, which were so flavorful! And, as always, I got my favorite Thai chicken salad. The rice noodles that top it give it that extra kick. The portion is always huge. I took some with me. There is inside and outside seating. They have some outside tables under trees, which keep it tolerable even on a hot day. I sat at the bar and chatted up the bartender. One of the waitstaff recognized me. So nice! I highly recommend visiting here!

I usually go out to dinner focused on good food and service, not necessarily health, but this place…read moredelivers all three. Everything is all-natural and organic, which really sets it apart. It's also located in the oldest building along US 41 between Venice and Tampa, built in 1923 and once home to the first bank and post office in Sarasota County. Definitely a fun bit of history you don't expect with your meal. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with shaded outdoor seating and a cozy, bright indoor dining room. While they offer plenty of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options, I went for the classic corned beef Reuben on marble rye with a side of organic, gluten-free mac and cheese. Both were excellent, and the clear dietary labels on the menu were a nice touch. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you're looking for great food with healthy options.