Great food, amazing service, and fab Bloody Mary. Would definitely come back !!!!

Wonderful service! Wonderful food! Best cappuccino in town! Very simple, clean, yet modern & cute decor. Staff is always friendly. They really go out of their way to make sure things are right for you. & did I mention how delicious & unique the food options are! Thanks Kimberly for making our family breakfast so enjoyable! See you again soon! read more

My family and I had breakfast on October 1st. It was delicious to say the least. Portions are great and service was excellent. Pancakes and Corn Beef Hash Skillet were great to be specific. Entire family was happy. We will be back. read more

Came here again today and had to get some more menu items I couldn't get last time. The huevos rancheros and "Elvis, Hunk of Love" French toast. Absolutely delicious and I don't think this place would ever disappoint! Kat was our server and she was attentive and so nice. It was so hot out, but she kept us hydrated with ice water the whole time. Even when we got our check and were ready to leave, she offered to get us some more ice to keep us cool Has to be my new staple brunch spot. read more

Forked at Waterside - Huevos Rancheros and Elvis, Hunk of Burnin' Love French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

The food, atmosphere and service were awesome. Kimberly, our waitress was friendly and attentive to our table. We were very satisfied with the quality and portions of our breakfast. The restaurant, located in the heart of the Waterside, has a nice community feel. We recommend this restaurant highly. read more

Food is excellent. Service is close behind. Ambience is good. Did I mention the food was excellent? Highly recommend the flavored pancakes. read more

If it was an option to select zero stars I would. Food was disgusting. Plate was dirty and to top it off they messed up the order. The owner must be new to the industry. We should have left after noticing the condition of the men's room. It is hard to believe they will be in business long based on the lack of customers. Poor decision on my part but I saw it advertised in a local magazine and wanted to try it since it was located in a cool area. Hopefully when they close a better managed operation will take over. read more

The food was very delicious!!! We had a group of 9 people, and absolutely everyone was satisfied with their food choices. Definitely will come back here. read more

What a hidden Gem! We went for brunch and had the most wonderful experience. The Mickey Mouse Pancake and salmon was amazing

Im so happy they open at waterside. The food was great! Love the ambiance, very clean and modern. Service is very professional and friendly. This restaurant will be our go to place for breakfast for sure. read more

I had a wonderful breakfast. My waitress, Ashley, was a sweetheart. Great atmosphere, nice and open. The food was hearty and well prepared. Simple but solid, as it should be. read more

Mothers Day Nightmare! To give context, this was my third visit to Forked. The other two visits on quiet weekday mornings were amazing. Now on to this past Sunday. We were quoted a 20 minute wait time and there weren't a ton of people that appeared to be waiting. After 20 minutes we checked in and we're told there were 3 ahead of us...... at the 60 minute mark we were told the same thing. After 70 minutes we went back up and we're seated after being told we had been accidentally scratched off the list somehow. 10 minutes after being seated our waiter showed up. She took the drink order and read it back. I had to correct her read back. When drinks arrived, she had not listened to my corrections and then argued that she had verified our order. Then she took our food order and left. The manager approached us and asked what happened. We told him and he said he'd be back with roses for the ladies... never saw him again. 3 out of 4 of us got our food but I waited another 5 minutes for mine to show up. Food was good but not as good as it had been on other visits. My recommendation is to avoid the place on sundays. We won't go back for a while read more

Confusion at hostess stand then other issues arose. No spoons to stir coffee, no sugar, creamers. Salt and pepper shakers almost empty. Worst coffee I've had in a while, extremely bitter and only warm. Breakfast came and both meals were cold. I finally found the manager and he offered to replace the meals but we had been there a while and couldn't wait. This new place needs more time to get its act together and maybe employ some experienced staff read more

Ambiance was interesting. Food was OK. Service was GREAT! We will try again and see if food improved.

It was ok. The breakfast burrito was huge, good flavor. My husband got the club sandwich which was bland and 'missing something'. The space is cute, however there is no place for the noise to go. So when you pack in as many people as they do at brunch time, it gets cozy and loud read more

Food tasted ok. My wife got a breakfast omelet and added avacado, which was $4 extra. Only got three slices of avacado, kind of ridiculous. Waitress didn't know we were there for the first 10 min and they never brought the syrup we asked for. Also had to ask a couple times for a to go box. read more

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First time at Forked and wasn't impressed. Service was exceptionally slow and restaurant was maybe 25% full. Ordered corned beef hash which wasn't a hash at all. Potatoes fried separately and poorly. No seasoning and vegetables were raw. Corned beef and eggs were good, but pancake tasted like McDonalds. Asked for hot sauce, never came. Asked for cream, never showed. Atmosphere is nice but cook and service need some work. read more

Went here for the first time yesterday for brunch with my family. The Sunday farmers market was going on outside so it was crazy busy but in my opinion that just added to the charm of the restaurant. Our server was fantastic, the food was good and the theme of the restaurant was super cute. I got a spicy bloody mary, I didn't know I liked bloody Mary's but I would drink that one again for sure. They also squeeze their orange juice fresh in house which is always appreciated! Will be back for some breaky and another bloody again soon read more

We had a wonderful experience at Forked! Beautiful new space, great playlist, friendly staff. I had the chicken and waffles, which might be the best I've ever had! Hubby had the steak sandwich and said it was very flavorful but wished the ciabatta was a little crunchy. The mimosas are made with fresh squeezed orange juice so they are extra good. We are so excited this brunch spot is open at Waterside and will definitely be back! read more

Forked at Waterside - Chicken and Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Rating is pending. Have visited on 3 occasions and will be visiting again next week. Food has been OK nothing to knock your sox off but the service has been horrible. The non committal generic responses to comments on yelp are disconcerting. It is not that large of a place. Manager should be walking around asking if everything is satisfactory and commit to make it better. Stay tuned. read more

Not sure what the hype is all about, but our experience was not the best. We had a table for four and once ordered our server was very hard to find. She only came by once maybe while we were there eating. Another server actually helped us more than our actual server who was mostly attending the bar counter or was not in sight at all. The food was mediocre at best and was not served all at once, but rather came out in segments. To begin, one meal came out in its entirety with a partial other. Then when the rest of that partial meal came out I received part of my order as well. Then later I received the rest of mine and poor 5 year old son never got his until much later and all he got was a pancake. My steak and eggs were bland, pancakes pretty flavorless as well. There was no seasoning or anything on them. Fruit cup was small and had wilted grapes in it. My mom and sister said the same about theirs that it was pretty bland. For the high prices we expected much better. Overall, we were not pleased with our experience, but may try them one more time to see if maybe it was just an off day for them. read more

Ordered the Salmon Benny. The salmon was Pacific sockeye which is bitter tasting. I do not recommend this dish. Fellow diners ordered French toast and they liked their meals. Coffee and fruit "meh". There are better breakfast restaurants out there. read more

Re-consider if you have food allergies. I informed our server of my allergies and he noted them, but half way through eating my salad I found cheese (dairy allergy). Disappointed as we did enjoy it there, but unfortunately won't be going back. read more

Food was amazing, service is also phenomenal. We went 2 days in a row and was surprised by the drinks and the food selection, it's new and a great spot! New favorite breakfast and lunch place! Drinks are also well worth it! read more

For being in an expensive area we expected a little more out of the food. Very lack luster and our bacon was as hard as a rock. Hopefully they improve or I don't think they'll be in waterside long. read more

The food and ambiance was great, but what really stood out was the service. Ashley was our server and she was amazing. We will be back!

Had a bad experience here a couple months ago. After my review of the problem the restaurant asks me to forward more information to their email. Did so twice, no response! Plenty of other places to eat in Sarasota that value their customers opinions! read more

The service was fast, efficient, precise, and most importantly, gracious and warm. What a pleasant surprise to find a breakfast nook with good food and fine people like Ashley bringing a warm smile to a hearty breakfast. I do not understand how there could ever be a negative experience at this restaurant. read more

This place is wonderful! Delicious food and super cute place. The owner and employees are very nice.

Great service despite being crazy busy and loved the food and brunch style drink menu.

Went for brunch Monday, Labor Day weekend. Short wait for a table. We were looking forward to a Bloody Mary, based on the pictures on their site. Sorely disappointed, this Bloody Mary was watery, bland and had no garnish, not even a celery stalk. When I asked, was told they were out of celery?? Ordered the waterside crepe ( big enough to share), forked bites, order of toast and two bloody Mary's. Received vegetarian crepe instead of one we ordered but didn't realize until we had eaten most of it. It was acceptable, the crepe a little thick for my liking. We mentioned to waiter, but no price adjustment was made (it was only $3 but it's the principle here). The forked bites (loaded tater tots) were really good, as was the toast. The service was a bit slow, but okay. At $80 before tip, not a place I'm likely to return. read more

The place is nice both in and out. Food average, service average, prices very high for quality. Will not go back.

Food and service was amazing. It was crazy busy but they were able to seat us right away. Food came out fast cooked perfectly.

My wife and I have been to Forked twice. Once for breakfast and once for lunch. Everything was outstanding. The service was 5 star and it all started with Michael, one of the partners. The food was both exciting and very tasty. We definitely recommend Forked , and don't forget to have a delicious cocktail with your meal. Mickey and Dana Nutting read more

Shout out to Forked at waterside!!! They did an amazing job hosting a Jack and Jill bridal shower for my future daughter in law Mariah and my son Sal. Food and service was excellent, Valeria and Andres were outstanding. Mike, the owner was so accommodating and easy to plan. Would highly recommend!! read more

The food is amazing . Service was so nice. Totally recommend the pancakes ! Definitely be back

Great menu options! Portions were huge and everything tasted great!! Service was awesome. Cait was our server, she's waited on us twice and does an exceptional job! Place was packed mid morning (10:00 AM) on a Thursday. Nice setting with indoor, outdoor and counter seating options. Can't wait to come back when I can indulge and enjoy their breakfast cocktails! read more

Great breakfast, great atmosphere, great staff! Highly recommend this place! Owners true Michiganders with great personality and food savvy ! Need one in Venice area! Thank you again Mike read more

Awesome food! Great atmosphere and attentive friendly staff! This place is perfect for brunch. Check them out!!

We were greeted by Mike, ( proprietor) and he was very friendly and inviting . Ashley was our server and she had many morning recommendations from the bar. She makes the best bloody mary's and grapefruit mimosas. The menu was a variety of farm fresh foods and deliciousness. we will be making this a regular stop when we venture out with friends and family. read more