I have been a regular customer at this establishment for some time, visiting about once a month,…read moreprimarily to play pool. I've always appreciated the size and decor of the venue, but there has been a recurring issue: the bartenders lack basic mixology skills and training. They seem to struggle with anything beyond simple "liquor and mixer" drinks and are often unwilling to look up recipes, instead becoming dismissive. ​Unfortunately, this issue hit a breaking point this past Friday, June 26, 2026, when I brought a group of friends to celebrate my birthday. When I ordered a limoncello spritzer, the bartender responded in an incredibly rude and condescending tone, asking, "What the HELL is that?" ​When I addressed her attitude, letting her know it was uncalled for, she simply told me to "leave." ​Needless to say, my friends and I were shocked and embarrassed. We finished our simple drinks, decided we no longer felt welcome, and immediately took our business--and the $300-$400 we spent--to Linksters, where we were treated with actual hospitality. ​I will not be returning to this establishment. If you choose to visit, I highly recommend keeping your interactions with the staff to the absolute minimum and sticking strictly to beer or very basic two-ingredient drinks. It is a shame that one employee's unprofessionalism has completely ruined the reputation of this place for me. Management should be aware that they are losing loyal, high-spending customers because of this behavior.

The O Bar is a cool enough bar in Osprey, Florida that has cool live music, cold drinks, friendly…read moreservice, and more. The bar has a cool overall vibe and whether there is live music or not, I think that this would be a cool enough place to while away some time. I enjoyed my time at this bar and I would definitely recommend here.

We've been here at least 5 more times with friends and family who visit us in Sarasota. Everybody…read moreloves this place. It's a sports bar, so don't expect linen tablecloths, but the food and service do not disappoint, no matter what you order. It's been consistently good. I've heard they've been bought and will soon have a new owner - hoping that it stays as good as it's been......

Came in for the first time in a while. Ordered MMM Burger medium. It came out well done, but it was…read morestill good. Chicago Italian Beef was flavorless & the bread was dry. Fries were cold. Beer was good & cold. Football was on the TVs & country music was on the sound system. Our server was kind & prompt.

We made the drive from Bradenton to try The Clever Monkey, and it was 100% worth it! I'm…read moregluten-free and it's hard to find places that have good options. Especially good gluten free bread. I ordered the Classic Monkey Burger on a gluten-free bun and it was absolutely fantastic! Everything tasted so fresh and delicious, and the gluten-free bun was one of the best I've had. A WINNER FOR ME! ;) The fries were amazing too, and my fiancé loved his sandwich (I can't remember exactly which one he ordered.. lol! but he definitely approved!) The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Oh and one last important thing... the ranch is ranch connoisseur approved! We'll definitely be making the drive back again. Cannot wait!

I've been here several times and really wished they had PBR…read more I've had the big fish sandwich and it's huge! The pulled pork and our last visit we got the salmon bowl. The salmon was delicious and cannot stop thinking about it. Do not even mention the Mac n' Cheese OMG I'm dying it's that good best restaurant Mac n' Cheese I've ever had in a restaurant

This is a eatery that is complete in all aspects, it's a pleasant as well as a unique experience to…read moredining under a Tiki as well as enjoying the warm Florida weather, a drink or two and just about any dish from salads and soups to steaks, chicken and much more on a busy menu. All the service folks are pleasant and no complaints of the food. Generally crowded but be patient and enjoy your experience.

Stopped in here for lunch recently with a friend who recommended it. We both enjoyed a great meal…read morewith good service outdoors in the tiki area but when the summer weather returns, I'm sure the bright, clean and welcoming interior seating area will be most appreciated. Many interesting menu options to entice one for a return visit.

Tony, Calliope and I stopped at Gecko's for lunch and I am so happy we did…read more Tony ordered a PBR, while I went w a half cut tea (which was brewed very well) and Calliope went w White milk She had Mac n cheese w killer Thick fries my favorite way, and she ate so well!! She loved it. Tony had the stacked Rueben Sandwich w fries and I took the half Cuban Sandwich w salad. Very pleased, super pleased with my meal. Definitely recommend and I will eat here again when in the area Service was wonderful and decor was dated and dark but good was full 10 stars for me!!

Yum yum yum yum yun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The…read moreservice was quick! The atmosphere was great!

Cindy at the bar...if nothing else she will make it crazy levels of amazing!…read moreHappy hour is 4-6 and that means half off all cocktails and 5$ off the bar bites/appetizers. Super attractive men in the server pool...easy on the eyes is never a bad thing! Prime Rib Monday?!?! Everyone else's is later in the week, Fin & Tonic does it right at the start of the week! We will ABSOLUTELY be back!

Good food and great service, highly recommend this place for a nice dinner or lunch we had nice…read morelunch with friends.

We liked this place! It's a sports bar, but the food is a bit above most sports bars. The chicken…read moretenders were not overly breaded. The bacon quesadilla was very tasty. I loved my Mexican street corn. The beer cheese soup was ok. They also have a small arcade to enjoy retro Pac-Woman - haha! Just affordable fun!

Bummer!! Been coming for years ! Loved it! I was wanting a…read moreburger without crappy additives.. and drove across town to the trusty food+beer.. always brought friends here too.. but yesterday , I got a burger and the queso which has always been top notch.. and out comes a disgusting canned goop which prolly has zero cheese in it .. used to be best in town.. now absolutely garbage.. literally couldn't eat it at all.. wondered what else they went cheapo on ? Very sad .. won't be back .. quality gone gone gone I asked the waitress she said they have a new "recipe" which nobody liked

This Gecko's location has been our go to for the 10 years we have lived in the area. One of my…read morefavorite dishes is their Chicken Thumbs. The have always been actual breast pieces - moist, tender with a crunchy coating. I order the dish tonight to find that the pieces of chicken are processed and not actual pieces of breast meat. While tasty, they are far from the chicken thumbs that were served just weeks before our visit this evening. Sadly. I don't know if I will order them again. Wrong move, Geckos.

We have come here a few times while visiting a friend at Tidwell. We sat at the bar each time and…read morethe bartender was super friendly, even gave us a coupon after having been there quite a bit. The menu is huge, so there's something for everyone. I loved my Mediterranean chicken breast, as I had it a few times. My husband got a cob salad and added salmon and it looked super yummy too. Everything seems freshly made. Lost of the for sports, if you like that.

LOVE this place... their cauliflower pizza is so SO yummy! The workers are super friendly and…read morewelcoming. The wings are delicious too! They have seltzers, which is a must for us... Laid back, hippy vibes.... Love!

Such amazing pizza oh my gosh like one of my favorites in town especially right from the oven if…read moreyou eat it there I mean still good at takeout but nothing like fresh from the oven and a decent choice of drafts

Yum yum yum! Quick service!…read moreGood atmosphere! Wow so cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool I loved it

Stopped in for lunch on the way into our AirBnB. Service was good overall. We started with the…read morepickle fries which was a nice portion. Nothing special about them, but they were cut in small slices which made it easy to share. I ordered the tuna appetizer, which was average. My daughter ordered the chicken and waffles. It was a good size and she ate the chicken. The waffles were a little sweet with a-lot of sugar on them. My husband ordered the grouper sandwich and it was twice the size of the bun. Eventually he ate it without. It was also very fried, but was delicious. Last in our party ordered a burger and it was great! Portion sizes all around are good and service was as well. Worth a visit!