If you want really home cooked meals you must give Dutch Valley a try. My wife and I were out running errands and went here for lunch 5/25/26.we've been here before but not for a while. We both enjoyed our food and the service was great. Two lunches for less than $40.00 both meals were delicious, just like mom used to make. Mikey says try it you'll like it!!! read more

Looked at the website and saw they're open til 9pm.. Drove all the way there- got to the door at 7:50. No one in the parking lot- 2 women looking out the window at us.. Go to the door and a woman with glasses and a ponytail unlocks the door and says they close at 8pm.. And we said " It's not 8:00"!! Very bad business practices... I'm a server so I wouldn't go in 10 minutes before close, but the door shouldn't be locked. My friend is doing a review as well.. Went there tonight- 8/526 read more

Bread not like lancaster bread Big disappointment. Baked goods disappointing. Must be the yeast or water they use read more

This is a GOOD DINER..... Today a little short on staff. A very consistent menu. Wholesome food and always friendly service. Excellent place to take the whole family. 7 am - 9. Pm You will be pleased. read more

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Dutch Valley gave me a severe case of food poisoning. The roast beef and side gravy was cold, the illegal migrants who were cooking and serving the food were not wearing gloves. I am 72 years old, I could not leave the house for 5 days. I lost 12 lbs during that time. Doctor's Hospital confirmed the food poisoning. The manager called me a liar. I made a report to The Florida Dept. of Health, they need to be aware of this filthy place. Best advice, stay away from Dutch Valley. read more

Dutch Valley Restaurant definitely worth the drive. We were in the Siesta Key area and stopped in for lunch and liked it so much we went back the next morning for a delicious breakfast. Food is made from scratch and super tasty. Service is friendly and efficient. The entire experience will take you back to days of old diner fun. Fresh made biscuits are the bomb as is the hollandaise sauce. We will be back. read more

First visit to Dutch Valley and it was pretty good. We ordered a Patty Melt with fries ($12.99), Country Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes and gravy ($14.75), Lemon Pepper Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and dressing ($16.99), and a Cuban Sandwich with fries ($13.49). Both the Country Fried Steak and Leominster pepper chicken came with dessert of rice pudding. The Patty Melt was thick and served on a beautiful Swirled toast. The fries were crisp and just right. The Country Fried Steak was served with two pieces of thinner but tasty steak. Mashed potatoes and gravy were good. The Lemon Pepper Chicken was a half chicken and it was tasty. The dressing was a bit too mushy but tasted fine. Cuban sandwich was delicious. We also had a cup of chili and a cup of cream of broccoli soup. The chili was tasty like Mom used to make. The cream of broccoli had a super light taste and could have used some Mrs. Dash. Rice Pudding is generally not my favorite but this one was tasty and I'm glad I ordered it. Our server was Donna and she did a good job. The dining room is fairly large with tables booths and some seating at the counter. Dining is all indoors and the dining room was decorated for Christmas. If you are in the area, this is a tasty place to stop. read more

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Dutch Valley is simple straight forward, diner like hearty cooking. It was newly renovated and boasts enthusiastic meticulously placed/hung holiday homey decorations! Love them!! Four stars are for their pipping hot super delicious BROASTED chicken and beef liver perfectly medium cooked with Au jus, bacon and onions- - our regular meal which is served with good home made soups, a simple salad and choice of potatoes etc. Prices are amazing and most helpful for budget conscious folk. This is exactly the type of supper my folks would have loved- - frugal, plentiful and satisfying. Waitresses are old fashioned fun, talkative and caring. Some of the ' old timers ' are especially colorful and fun to chat with. They know us for we have been coming for this meal for over 4 years. Enjoy! read more

Dutch Valley Restaurant - A super duper waitress!! - Diners Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

This place is no good. Food is mediocre. Rundown, not good atmosphere. Sorry but I don't understand the good reviews.

Great diner for breakfast. Our group of four all loved all our meals. The waffles are good but nothing special, so don't go just for them. But go for a great breakfast. The staff is nice and the prices are good. read more

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We were there last and 2 of our 3 meals were terrible. This used to be a great restaurant but no longer. Something has changed and not for better. More than likely we won't be back. read more

Thiis is the best cheap eats restaurant in Sarasota. Huge menu with tons of options. I had their Broasted Chicken dinner which consisted of 4 pieces of chicken and choice of potato. Soup, salad and dessert were included for $13.95. My wife got the Saturday Turkey special with dressing,choice of potatoes, salad, soup and dessert for $15.95. Portions were large and everything tasted great. Service could not have been better . For dessert they offered rice pudding or jello. The interior consists of booths, tables and counter service. A must try if you want some great home cooking. read more

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Way over priced 3 eggs 3 thin slice of tomato 3 strips bacon black coffee $19.50 not including the tax and tip. Coffee was $3.75. Completely way over priced I, ll never be back read more

This place was absolutely delicious if you want great home cooked meal this is definitely the place to go to. We definitely will come back. read more

Dutch Valley Restaurant - Chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes liver and onions with mashed potatoes - Diners Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Sandra was a very good server. She went the extra mile several times we were there. She was very kind and always smiling. I would recommend her to anyone and she makes the restaurant a better place to eat. Judy Hupp Parkersburg WV 26101 read more

Very outdated and food was ok. B roasted chicken was dry. Eclectic menu with Mexican, Greek, and Dutch cuisine. Service was nice. read more

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Fabulous service! We were a large party and were taken care of very well. You really can't mess up breakfast food. It was all tasty! Also I loved the Christmas decorations! read more

The food is economical, but pretty good. Two nights a week, they offer extra things on their menu. They serve egg lemon soup (a favorite of mine) and there are a few kind of samplers they offer only on these days. I Liz read more

Nice breakfast place on the 41 in Sarasota. Service was excellent and the interior was nice as well. Ordered the western omelette and it was huge and filling. read more

I was a little bit taken back when I entered. This is a very retro place. I had flashback to 1954 eating out with mom and dad / grandparents. But the friendly service and fun offerings won me over. If you order an entree you get a cup o' soup, small salad, and a dessert (I went with rice pudding and it was tasty with whipped cream). The prices aren't diner style bargains but it's the classic old time eatery feel like an authentic sort of family restaurant from the 1950s. All sorts of offerings. Well prepared. Service with William from Colombia was top notch and he was accommodating. Other employees were also friendly. It's not a youthful vibe so more retro and for people who like old school antiquing sewing machines and taking it easy. read more

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Stopped for pie and coffee/tea. It was late. Yoders was a line out the door. So plan "B". Our server was prompt, smiling, and attentive. They purchase their pies from Der Dutchman ...so we were "Sold." We ordered: chocolate/peanut butter pie and a slice of pecan ,decaf, and hot tea. The decaf was mediocre...i did ask if it was a fresh pot...he said yes....hmm. Questionable, but I dont think he was lying. He is just not a connoisseur of coffee. The pies were awesome...our beverages so-so. Definitely a "diner vibe" . Do you know they sell jello with whipped creme? I love that! Great downhomec spot... and they were still busy after 7pm on a Saturday.Check it out! read more

Great food, great service and a comfortable place to dine! There are lots of menu choices so there is something for everyone and the quality is good. read more

Server was GREAT. Food was GREAT. Well-done, Dutch Valley! Thank you!!! My eggs Benedict was fantastic and so was everything! read more

Dutch Valley Restaurant - Brekky. AWESOME!!!! - Diners Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Great food and service proportions are great. The menu is extensive! The prices are fair!!

It started off fine. I had a Gyro. It came out looking like a salad. Not impressed with the food. The server never came back to check on me and the food. I waited a long time for the check. read more

Whenever we visit Sarasota/mom we enjoy a great meals at the Dutch Valley Restaurant. Local, fresh, amazing size meals at a great price. I always take some home for the next meal. Staff is friendly and very attentive. Best broasted chicken too! read more

Dutch Valley Restaurant - Broasted Chicken Dinner - Diners Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Morning buffet was excellent and Pearl our server made us feel like were at home. We will be sure to return.

Hate to give this rating since the service was good and the staff are friendly. sad to say that I didn't care for the food. It lacked flavor. It was very busy and the clientele seems to be the older crowd (60 and above). I can see why seniors would like it - there's a variety of dishes - American, Greek, Mexican. The moussaka beef was dry (missing the beef grease). The bechamel sauce seems low on butter flavor. The bratwurst didn't look like one - didn't have the variation in color from the meat and fatty parts of the animal. No spice. read more

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I feel a little bad giving this place 2 stars. It just wasn't the place for me. The service and price would be a 5 but it's the food. Everything seemed to lack flavor and just didn't do it for me. The red cabbage was good though. But the bratwurst just didn't seem to have any flavor at all. I generally don't use ketchup on my brats but I used it this time. I didn't even finish them. The inside was colorless and could see it lacked spices and seasoning. I do think that this place is more for a senior citizen though. Most of the customers seemed to be older. Which is great. They all seemed to love it so maybe in a out 25-30 years I would like it. Another customer even said that they generally don't see people our age eating here that often. But yes the service and the price along with the variety of dishes and a lot of different options. Just didn't seem to do it for me. read more

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I created a very good skillet Normally I would have ordered Corned Beef Hash, especially on National Corned Beef Hash Day (9/27), but I had reviewed that dish way back 5 years ago. Instead of rehashing the hash, I created a skillet. Actually, I just designed the skillet, Dutch Valley was the one that created it. And they did good. Dutch Valley offers a build your own skillet where you can pick ingredients, I decided on sausage, ham, onions, and mushrooms. It was ready in under 10 minutes and it was very tasty. There was plenty of food. As mentioned in other reviews Dutch Valley is like a diner, without the chrome and neon. A big menu covering favorites, comfort foods, lots of sandwiches, even some Greek and Mexican choices, and so much more. Service was fine, a bit serious at the beginning ending with a friendly chat. I can't remember when Dutch Valley wasn't serving up good food. I checked their website and they started in 1972. Some of the music playing in the background might be 50 years old, but the restaurant certainly doesn't look it. read more

Never in my life has any restaurant charged me for a meal I couldn't eat. I've been a regular here and usually order the baked cod .At first, the fish tasted fine, but halfway through I discovered the bottom was undercooked, the breadcrumb coating was raw, and the fish underneath smelled bad and had an awful aftertaste - simply inedible. When I complained, the waiter took the plate away, yet I was still charged. The manager told me that since we had ordered two of the same dishes and my partner finished his, "nothing was wrong" with mine. She refused to discuss it, offered no apology, and was unwilling to take the dish off the bill. Absolutely unacceptable and extremely disappointing. read more

When you need a place for just good comfort food this is your place. Ordered the Turkey Club and their Split Pea soup today that is on special. Love the way they package everything in plastic to keep from spills. Never can go wrong here as they have daily specials and food is fresh. About as close as you can get to your typical hometown diner. read more

Asked waitress if large Greek salad was large and she said yes. I spent 15 on a very mediocre salad that should've cost half as much. Also, very drab salad. Very little vegetables. Never again. read more

Lynda our waitress was the bomb! Great, personable and asked how we want our corned beef hash. I didn't even know that was an option! Good basic breakfast from this long time favorite read more

Terrific food and service. I had the country fried steak with mashed potatoes and rice pudding for dessert. The only thing missing was my mama and daddy sitting across the table. This food reminded me so much of my mama's delicious southern cooking. The restaurant was casual with the ambience of an old fashioned diner from the fifties. The waitress was very attentive, the food was great and it is a place I would highly recommend to anyone. read more

My mother and I went to lunch there together today. She had an egg an ham omelette with dry rye bread on the side with strawberry jam and fruit. I decided to have the gyro. It was amazing!!!!!! It took whole plate, couldn't even bend it. If you like them that's the place to go! read more

Heard this was really a great place to eat. The server was very friendly and accommodating! However, the food was not good at all. I ordered fried shrimp....apparently the oil is old as the shrimp was dry and tasteless! I had a loaded baked potato.... Had been sitting around for hours as it was brown inside plus the cheese on top was crusty and hard! I would not go back. read more

I started coming to Dutch Valley when I first moved here from Pennsylvania in the late 80's. It used to be one of my favorite restaurants, however that has changed significantly over the past year or so. The food started to get very bland. The coffee used to be very good however on my visit today it was bad, and I mean horribly bad. When I said something to the server she just acted like I was the worst person in the world and said she just made that pot about 30 minutes ago. As I went to the cashier to pay for my unremarkable breakfast she was complaining to the cashier about how bad I was and in 25 years of being a "waitress" she's never had anyone complain about her coffee before. I startled her by saying "well now you have one". She apparently didn't see me approaching the counter. She never apologized for the bad tasting coffee nor the bland breakfast nor the very runny eggs. While I was sitting waiting for my order I saw 2 elderly men come in and sat across the room from me. The one asked that the ceiling fan be turned off, it was on high speed setting, as he was cold. He already had a jacket on. She just replied that she wasn't allowed and left rather than getting the manager to do it for the customer. You could tell he was very cold. She was just an arrogant uncaring bit*h. I've had poor service in there before but I just chalked it up to someone having a bad day and never complained before. Today I said something to the cashier and the server. I got only reasons why they couldn't be helped. None of which were good reasons. I used to tell everyone how great it was there. That time has come and gone now. I strongly DO NOT RECOMMEND this place. Stay away at all costs. This is no longer the place it used to be. Sour/uncaring servers and management. Do not waste your time and money here. You will be severely disappointed. read more

Neighborhood staple with excellent hours, a wonderfully extensive and diverse menu, and quick and friendly service! Dutch Valley is a cozy and welcoming place with regulars - usually the 60's and up crowd - being almost treated like family. There are tons of food options, and every dish I've ordered so far has been good and a good value for the amount served. Definitely a go-to for all palates. read more

Dutch Valley Restaurant - Tuna Salad Plate with Cottage Cheese; Skillet in the background - Diners Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

This is rapidly becoming our favorite place to eat out while in Sarasota. We usually eat here for breakfast, but tonite we had dinner and were impressed at what a good deal it was. I had the pot roast Monday special. My wife had the $14.99 spaghetti and meatballs. Both dinners included soup, salad and dessert (excellent rice pudding, Jello or ice cream) Wow--what a bargain. We had enough spaghetti left over to take home for a second meal. Service is always friendly and attentive. Dollar for dollar, you won't beat this place. read more