Dinner tonight at the Riverhouse Bar & Grill with Elaine Lunsford Nasworthy…read more Conch fritters for an appetizer then blue crab crab cake sandwich with yellow rice & black beans. Key Lime pie for a snack back at the motorhome.

It's been a while. Sat outside which was lovely. Originally considered indoors, but AC was way too…read morecold! Kayleigh was our server, and very personable. Hubby's lobster bisque was very good, and we shared the coconut rum scallops--sooooo good. He was happy with his lobster pot pie, and the crust was amazing!!! I had the seared ahi bowl, excellent and fresh, but quickly got full. Our friend really liked her salmon bowl too. Always a good place to eat at, but it can get pretty busy when the snow birds are around.

After a relaxing day at Siesta Key beach, we stopped at The Cottage for lunch. I cannot say enough…read moregreat things about this restaurant. It's got a relaxing beach vibe with outside seating and a nice patio in the back with enough shade. I could tell that they host nightly entertainment here with a small stage. For lunch, I ordered the lobster maki roll. I'm not a big sushi fan, but I was intrigued. This lobster roll was one of the best sushi rolls I've had in a long time. Also ordered include the blackened grouper sandwich, billionaire burger, and tempura shrimp appetizer. Our group loved every entree. The cocktails were also refreshing. I really loved my jalapeño watermelon margarita. Our server was wonderful - very friendly and quick service. Definitely an enjoyable lunch or dinner spot!

We booked this place via OpenTable since it received great reviews. We ended up parking next door…read moresince parking was a bit hard to navigate. The parking place had ample parking where you needed a mobile app to pay for your parking. There was a larger souvenir store there if you needed to kill time before your seating. Once it was our time for our dinner reservations, we were greeted and seated at our table. Our waitress was a bit sarcastic or had a witty comments that didn't sit well with my kids. When ordering our foods, the kids asked what type of drinks they had since it was not listed on the menu. She said Coke but didn't elaborate that they had Coke products. Since she said Coke so fast our daughter didn't hear the response and asked her the question again where she just said that's a great question and ignored her and moved on. Food wise - we had the Peruvian ceviche, Peruvian chicken, I think I had a special grouper dish. The food was good. We were able to eat everything and the kids enjoyed their kids burger meals. Outside of the waitress comments, the place placed nice modern music to listen to and had the basketballs games playing on the tv at the bar.

Gorgeous, clean atmosphere, great food, (which I'll add is plated like a 5 star restaurant), very…read moreattentive service. We had a reservation for 14 and Ryan our server was personal and attentive. They allowed our mom's group to all pay individually. the owners work as hard as the employees and host a lovely man for live music several nights a week. It is a personal, family-owned business so it's intimate, but with a professional feel. 10/10 we will have our next event there again!

Great place to gather.. food, service and ambiance is top notch…read more I got the bubble waffle and must say it didn't disappoint.. I have never had something like this and it will not be be the last time. DH got the chicken fried steak and cleaned his plate so full marks for the dish. $5 Mimosas and Bloody Mary is a great deal .. must try. I will be back for sure.

We had an outstanding experience at Clayton's Siesta Grille. The food was absolutely…read moreexceptional--easily some of the best we've had on Siesta Key. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The service was just as impressive; the staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from start to finish. We can't wait to come back and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

We always have a great visit to Clayton's. The food is always excellent and service is friendly and…read moreefficient. I almost always have the Macadamia crusted grouper or the fresh catch and my wife gets either the filet or scallop Gnocci. The pizzas are also great and our kids love them with plenty the next day. They take reservations on open table and regularly host larger groups of 8 at some large tables and have 2 high tops that hold 14-16 people each if you have a large party.

I came here with my boyfriend and his mother and we were looking for something healthy and…read moredelicious and looked at food in the area and this one immediately caught my eye! It is in a very busy shopping center but you can find parking all around. When you enter inside the establishment you are greeted immediately by staff and it was certainly bustling. They are very patient when you are deciding on what you want and even explained the flavors for each entree. It was very easy to order. Lots of seating inside and outside and once we found a seat it was quite clean. The food itself was portioned perfectly and the flavors were very prominent. I ordered sweet potato noodles, rice, bbq chicken and sweet potatoes and topped it with green sauce. Everything was delicious that I almost licked my plate clean. I don't live in the area but next time I come to visit my mother in law I'll be sure to come by again.

Great option Great food…read moreEverything was super tasty and don't pass on the peanut butter cookies in the fridge. Friendly staff and everything was super fresh. Love that you can sit outside too

So much nicer to be here when the snowbirds are gone! IFKYK…read more... Kayleen was our server, and she was very friendly and attentive. Hubby got his usual drink, and I got my coconut Mojito, but this time in a fancy tiki glass. Learned that they're only served indoors, as we have only eaten at the bar or outside by the beach. Got our standard ahi tuna poke nachos, Yum, and a dozen chargrilled oysters, Yum Yum! Hubby and I shared Joe fish tacos, grilled, and they were delicious as always The change in tonight's meal with Jenna "parading" ( ok, not exactly true...) through the restaurant with HUGE brownie sundae s--3 if I recall correctly. Now, I am not a big chocolate fan at all, in fact, I avoid chocolate, yuck, and hubby has to watch his sugar, but when she told me about bananas foster bread pudding-- well, you can see where this is headed! We have never had room for dessert before, and tonight was no exception, but I was enticed by Jenna, and then Kayleen , so...OMG! Absolutely delicious! A bit sweet, but we finished the ice cream and the bananas and a little bit more than that, and got the rest to go. So glad that this is literally about a mile and a half down the road from us, so maybe next time. ;) Also, love the cute merch: jewelry, stickers, T-shirts, caps, stuffed animals, lotion, etc., etc.

A group of 8 of us came in for an early dinner. WJ's is right along the Manatee River. It has…read moregreat views of the water and the 75 bridge. It's a large place with a lot of outdoor space including a large outdoor bar as well. Since we wanted to enjoy the view, we decided to sit outside on the deck. Since it was early, we were the only ones outside. The music was really loud; so loud we had to shout, so we asked if it could be turned down. The manager agreed and it was turned down. A little. We still had to shout a bit to talk with each other, so we asked again, but they wouldn't turn it down any more. So, not very nice for us, the only customers on the deck. Our waitress was hustling, perhaps she had too many tables assigned to her. I had the Jambalaya, which was OK, not great. It seems like the ingredients were cheap. Don't think we'll be back.

Food was pretty good 4/5. But the one thing I can't seem to shake is that I specifically added that…read morewe were celebrating our wedding anniversary. Hostess didn't acknowledge it. And our server said "happy anniversary" as he handed us our bill. Nothing was comped. Nothing was done by staff to even acknowledge our special day. That was a huge turn off especially from a fine dining establishment. We can go anywhere to celebrate and we chose Adeline. Huge let down.

Restaurant is an amazing dining experience. Wait staff understands what it means to service in fine…read moredining while still maintaining an understated ambiance. The food is excellent and refreshing with a tapa/family style delivery. The menu choices are well executed and not over edited. The plating matches the ambience.

Awesome experience again at Coopers Hawk! Friendly…read morefaces...good wine and sometimes an education...fine food and top notch service. Thanks Gloria for such excellent service

We love that Cooper's Hawk is right down the road from our place in Sarasota. A great happy hour…read moreand a wonderful selection of wines. They have a lot of really great small plates to share as well as solid entree options. We enjoy it so much that we joined their wine club that includes monthly tastings and monthly bottles of wine. If you're a frequent visitor the club pays for itself. Great lively atmosphere and service.

3 Keys Brewing is conveniently located on Manatee Ave close to 41. The building has an old time…read moreFlorida feel with porch seating. Upon entering the restaurant, you will see a bar directly in front of you, and plenty of table seating off to the right in the main dining area. When 3 Keys first opened, they did not have the best food. Now, their food is high quality. I ordered the "we be jammin" burger and it was excellent. The beer did not impress me on my most recent visit. I tried two IPAs and found them to be below average. I would return, but I would hope to try better beers. They certainly have a local following as the brewery has plenty of customers on a Sunday night.

We had a nice time here. We sat outside in the back and enjoyed a little show. It was great! The…read morefood was good and being outside created a great ambiance! The servers did a great job as we had a large party. Great experience and enjoyed the craft flight!

I enjoyed the Mote Marine Laboratory. It's located next to UTC mall. They have onsite parking that…read morefills up fast. I park in the across the street at the UTC mall. Book your tickets in advance so you don't have to wait in line to purchase tickets. I spent about 1.5 hours here and it was very fascinating. I saw penguins, manatees, different size jelly fish, turtles, sharks and more. I was surprised at how many touch tanks they had. You could touch stingrays, baby sharks, starfish and more. This place is perfect for all ages.

Absolutely loved this experience. I was invited by my company to do some volunteer work with Mote…read moreLabs, and part of the experience included visiting their aquarium. They have great security and short lines, which is a huge plus for families. Walking in, you're greeted by a grand staircase that leads to all three levels of the aquarium. We made our way through each floor in order and enjoyed every part of the exhibits. The first floor has a lot of interactive options for kids, along with a massive glass viewing area that makes you feel like you're swimming alongside the fish and sharks. This might have been my favorite part--if it weren't for the second floor. The second floor overlooks the main exhibit below and lets you get up close and personal with the sharks. We even got to see a shark fin sticking out of the water, which was pretty iconic. The third floor was awesome because you get to step outside, see the manatees, and enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding area. Overall, I think this is a great place for families. There are a lot of interactive exhibits, and everyone working there was super friendly and genuinely seemed happy to be there. 10/10, would recommend.