While in the Lakewood Ranch area, Sarasota... We were looking for something "different ". Thanks to YELP, The Good Liquid Brewery popped up. In we went. Very pleasant, right on the lake with a great view. It was quite windy today, so we sat inside at the bar. Kayla was our Bartender. What a cheerful young lady. Very personable and attentive. As a Brewery, they offer a pretty good selection of beers, along with a full bar. Today, they were out of their Amber, so I ordered their Kolsch. Quite tasty. For food, we ordered the fish-n-chips to share. We weren't very hungry and this was perfect portion to share. AND, it was one of the best fish -n-chips we've had in a long time. Not at all greasy, firm fish and the fries were over the top !! Crispy outside and soft, fluffy inside. Coleslaw was flavorful with a lean towards vinegar, Not heavy mayo like in some places. Very tasty. We enjoyed ourselves and would definitely stop again the next time we are close to that area. read more

Good Liquid Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We had a nice outside table which overlooks a pond. Our server was excellent the entire time. There is inside and outside seating, all which looks nice. The menu had a nice variety. I settled on the grilled chicken club with fries. Food arrived quickly and was hot. The sandwich was a bit messy to eat and was decent, not fabulous. Totally enjoyed the experience as would return. read more

OMG. What happened to this place? I don't remember ever having such a bad restaurant experience here, and now I see why the place was almost empty at 6:30 pm. We sat at the bar and were greeted by a very friendly bartender, Kayla. She was polite, helpful with beer choices, and even offered a taste of one we were unsure about. Unfortunately, she was the only bright spot of the night. The menu is much smaller than I remember and has turned into extremely generic bar food. We ordered the Fried Cauliflower in Chili Sauce as an appetizer, shrimp tacos with a side of Brussels sprouts, and the Chicken Club sandwich with a side salad. After 30 minutes, our fried cauliflower finally arrived: soft and lukewarm. It was obvious it had been sitting in the window waiting to be run. Just a few minutes later, our tacos and chicken sandwich showed up, also barely warm. The shrimp tacos were about the same temperature as the "caulicrap" appetizer, and worse, the shrimp were not fully cooked, which was obvious from both color and texture. And no, neither taco was eaten! The Brussels sprouts were probably the best item on the table (and for an extra $6, they should be). The Chicken Club sandwich was extremely average and clearly had been sitting while they waited on the hot Brussels sprouts. The only thing served at the correct temperature was my side salad, which was at least nicely cold. Looking around, I wasn't surprised that we didn't see much food coming out of the kitchen. Operations were clearly a mess. Our bartender apologized for the cauliflower and said a manager would be right over. No one ever showed up. Kayla was running the bar, the service bar, bussing, and running her own food, and she was still a rock star. I actually felt bad for her having to work in a place so poorly run. Meanwhile, there were multiple hostesses standing around, focused only on their own narrow tasks. As a former restaurant operator, what angers me most is that there was no manager visible anywhere in the restaurant the entire time we were there. No one watching food quality, ticket times, guest comfort--nothing. It's very easy to see why this restaurant has gone downhill. To top it off, it was uncomfortably cold inside, another thing any attentive manager would have noticed and fixed. Overall, terrible execution, no leadership, and very disappointing food. I won't be back until there's evidence someone is actually managing this place. Maybe I am old school, but my mantra when I ran Restaurant operations was HOSPITALITY, defined by treating each customer as if they were a honored guest in my home! read more

Cool place, but they keep it so cold in there. It feels like you're in a refrigerator. I had a couple beers and some food, and I wanted to stay longer, but I just couldn't take it. Way too cold. The bartender said that other people complain about it too. I guess it's just one of their things. Funny thing is they spent all this money to keep it too cold and then they lose money on people leaving. So they are losing double the money. So dumb. read more

A family member recommended this place and it didn't disappoint. It was a bit chilly outside on the back patio with the breeze, but plenty of sunshine made it bearable. The scenic surroundings are certainly worth it. My party had 2 rambunctious kiddos, so being able to move around freely and spot nearby wildlife was helpful and enjoyable. Our server was friendly and accommodating. The food was really good. My Haymaker burger was cooked as specified, and I devoured the entire thing. My upgraded truffle fries wafted an intoxicating aroma when they arrived alongside my burger. I am a sucker for truffle anything, but sometimes the truffle flavor is lacking. Not the case here. My meal filled me up for the remainder of the day. The prices are reasonable, especially for being situated in a very trendy, somewhat upscale area. The interior is modern with a sociable vibe. I look forward to returning in order to try some of their brews. read more

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Came in to enjoy a little side celebration for NYE and completely had a great evening. Drinks were poured toasts happened and lots of good times! Avocado egg rolls are pretty tasty as was the coconut shrimp tho they could be more coconut lol. Service was spot on for a busy night surprisingly, and on a very cold night 39degrees !! For Florida this spot was a welcomed cozy spot to enjoy. read more

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If you're heading to Good Liquid Brewing in Lakewood Ranch, here's your heads-up: try to make a reservation if you want to sit indoors - it gets busy! That said, I almost always choose to sit outside, and for good reason: the views of the water are unbeatable. We've spotted turtles swimming nearby and even caught glimpses of large fish gliding by. It's peaceful, scenic, and perfect for enjoying a drink or two (or three ). The drink menu is stacked - so many delicious craft beer options, it's hard not to want to try them all (and yes, we pretty much have). Whether you're into IPAs, sours, lagers, or something seasonal, there's something for every taste. And let's not skip the food - their menu is full of tasty surprises and pairs perfectly with whatever you're sipping. read more

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We decided to celebrate Mother's Day a day early and selected Good Liquid Brewing, a reasonably priced place we had not been to before. It is located at Waterside, a popular newish area of shops and restaurants. The threat of rain worked in our favor as we were able to find parking without too much trouble. We had made a reservation so were seated as soon as we arrived. While the place didn't seem too busy when we got there, we learned there was a significant wait for a table by the time we left. We were all very happy with our food. I had their Stampede Burger, a sandwich that included bbq sauce and onion straws as well as the usual cheese, lettuce, and tomato. For my side instead of fries or their house salad, I asked if I could sub for their Caesar Salad. Absolutely, and there wasn't even an upcharge. The salad was great, nice size with lots of dressing, lots of parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. If lots of dressing isn't your thing, you should probably ask to go easy. The Stampede Burger was also excellent, it came on a soft brioche bun, there was a sweetness from the bbq sauce. It wasn't messy, I did expect a messier sandwich. I thought it was a little dry. If lots of bbq sauce is your thing, you should probably ask for more. Service was fun and helpful, the food only took about 12 minutes, paying was easy. read more

Good Liquid Brewing - Stampede Burger - Breweries Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I was just eating my leftover pizza from yesterday and found a metal wire from a metal brush in my pizza. It's very concerning as I might have accidentally eaten a smaller piece and not noticed. It's sad to see a place you had high thoughts of have such careless kitchen practices. read more

Came in for lunch and had an amazing experience! Our waiter was super friendly and very quick with all of our orders for food and drinks. I tried a few of the beers and they were all very tasty. The food was top notch and I left very full and happy. I will absolutely be coming back here! read more

Good Liquid Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

If you're looking for a classic brewery feel Good Liquid Brewing is a great spot to check out. It's not really any different than any other brewery I've visited but why fix what's not broken, right? They have plenty of beer on tap - notably their coconut key lime sour which is award winning. The items we tried on the menu were also flavourful with great portion sizes. read more

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Service was excellent. Very accommodating with seating for our larger party. A variety of food was ordered and everyone was pleased.Salads were all large and fresh. Burgers tasty too. Will definitely go back soon. read more

Wow, incredible burger and chicken sandwich. Service was excellent, server brought more water without asking, never interrupted our conversation, and was always thinking ahead before we needed to ask for anything. My daughter had truffles fries with her chicken sandwich, delicious. I had a salad with my burger. The salad wasn't the typical side salad, it was wonderful full of cucumber, tomatoes and a full bowl. So reasonably priced, we will be back. read more

Friday night and it was busy and we were a big group (12, I think)! However our server was great. Orders were accurate, she constantly checked in on us. There were about 6 separate checks and she juggled it very professionally. Food was good. Drinks and beer were good. Positive experience. read more

My husband and I went here for drinks and food. We sat at the bar and there were at least 3 workers behind the bar and not one asked us if we would like a drink or anything as we sat at the bar staring like idiots. It wasn't just for a minute. It was No acknowledgment, nothing for a long enough time into ridiculousness. Not even a "Give us a second, please." Even though we were very polite and patient. We have had good experiences in the past here and have never had any issues. Just rude and my husband tips well so they missed out. We got up and left after a ridiculous wait never to even be acknowledged. Not cool. Made me never want to never go back here. We go to the other Good Liquid brewery locations and always get great service at those locations. read more

Great Beer, So So Food We were visiting family in Lakewood Ranch and felt like trying a few small plates and brews and Good Liquid has a primo location right on the lake so we gave it a try. The patio area is partially covered, looks out on a large freshwater lake and the view is great. I sampled their Berry Porter and found it to have too much berry flavor me so I went for the Milk Stout ($7.00 for 16 ounce tap). Very smooth and tasty - I really enjoyed it. My son had the Don't Feed The Gator IPA (same price). Light on the hops, also very tasty. As we wanted some lighter fare, we ordered Patty Melt Egg Rolls ($14.00) and BBQ Pork Nachos ($15.00) from the Appetizer menu. Our order came out fairly quickly. They take two egg rolls, filled with ground beef, cheddar cheese and some grilled onion, fry them to a crisp, cut them in half, and serve them with some 1000 Island dressing and shredded lettuce. The flavor was just OK and each of us could have one piece - basically 2-3 bites. The Nachos are a bit deceiving. They are presented on a large round platter with a very generous amount of tortilla chip triangles that provokes a WOW! The toppings on the other hand were skimpy. I think this platter had 1-2 scoops of their own beer cheese poured around the center of the chip pile. To me, the cheese tasted like the usual almost flavorless liquid nacho cheese served at ball parks. Maybe 20 pickled jalapeno slices on the entire order. We did see some corn kernels, a few diced tomatoes, don't remember seeing the black beans and the pulled bbq pork, while tasty, was a bit dry and the few pork shreds on top was just enough for the four of us to say we had some meat on the dish. And if there was a chipotle ranch drizzle over these chips, we didn't see it. I kicked up the flavor with some hot sauce. I have nachos often and these did nothing for any of us. We would not order either of these again. We will return for a beer and enjoy the lake view. I believe our server was Hayley R and she was attentive and very pleasant. read more

We went here with some family that was visiting. We sat near the water and had a great view of the lake. Our server was terrific from start to finish. I got the fried chicken sandwich, which came with fries. It was a large pice of chicken that was cooked just right. It had bacon, lettuce, tomato and a nice aioli sauce. Several people got salads and thought they were very good. read more

Great for the beer and view but food is mediocre at best. Ate there four or five times now hoping it gets better but it's consistently average to below average. The good: The truffle fries are very good. The beers are good - big fan of the orange wheat. The No Bueno: Food sounds good on the menu but comes out subpar. Got the grouper sandwich last time - bun was so soggy on the bottom it was inedible. Grouper was small portion and had very little blackening seasoning and was barely warm - seemed like it was sitting in the pickup window way too long. Fries were the best part of the meal. My wife had a salad - was average. Service was very slow. It was busy but looked like the servers were spread thin so had a hard time getting another beer or to get help with our food. Our server was very nice and doing the best she could but she was set up to fail. I'll be back for beer only. read more

What happened to the first Waterside hangout? Sour, flat beer and low quality Cisco ingredients in a nice varied menu. Beware read more

Just check out how fresh their beer is. Everything on the menu is super yummy but if you like veggies a must order id their roasted Brussels sprouts so good! If you're a beef eater or like meat their BBQ Ribs are tantalizing tasty. Service is always giving the highest tips. This place has a very nice vibe. At the bar Joy is wonderful and Maria is a great server. Beers are always super cold and fresh read more

Good Liquid Brewing - Ice cold severed craft Beer - Breweries Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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If you do NOT want DELECTABLE , gooey, cheesy, flavorful pizza, don't come here. I ordered a pepperoni pizza with extra basil. There was a manager named Steven, and he suggested that I ask for my pizza a little extra crispy to add a nice crunch to it. I did as he suggested, and the pizza was absolutely perfect! The bartender, Jess, made a beautifully balanced blueberry mule. The staff was extremely personable, and a server named Joy suggested I try the house made ranch with my pizza (since I'm a ranch connoisseur). She was SPOT ON with her recommendation. Obsessed with the vibe. Obsessed with the service. Obsessed with the food and drinks!! If you don't dine/drink here, your loss. (No pic of the blueberry mule cuz I slurrrrrped that up so fast tbh). read more

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One of our favorites. Outside seating is very good, service has always been great , menu offers some well prepared options . The beer they produce is fresh and authentic. The Kolsh reminds me of my trips to Germany. Casual easy going atmosphere for couples or visitors that want a nice atmosphere and good food. read more

Ellington,Fl location: The waiter was one of the best I've ever seen. We were a group of 9 older adults for lunch & 3 take out orders. Every order was perfect, he made sure we had service we needed in a timely manner, The payment process was quick and correct. Our food choices ranged from brats, to stirfry, coconut shrimp, crab cakes, and appetizers. Everyone was pleased and plans to return here again. read more

So bummed as this is the 3rd time for "non existent service". As locals to the area we aren't tourists , but this place sure loves to live under the idea that " they will be back one day ...." and " whatever, we have enough foot traffic, so hang out or take off, either way we don't really care". The reason for the review this time is we keep trying to bring family here, be patrons of a local business, and the egg roll appetizer is really very good. Everytime however , there is this generalized aloof "whatever" type attitude ( like want you would find from staff in a beach style sandwich shop "treat em'and street em'" ). No one was rude, they were however ( and always are) floating around with this blank stare and a "I could care less" to even take your order type 1000 yard blank look. As a former restauranteur, this type of coasting attitude is death to local repeat business and for prices this high for basic American fare you had better lock it in and show some gratitude and positivity for your repeat clients. Now the social media manager or service manager will say " it was Mothers Day", this is true; but your inside seating was roughly 30% , bar seat ( 5 people) and ( with reservations) your patio was at 65%----so that narrative isn't going to hold water. As my wife just said , "you know sometime it's worse to feel like you don't matter than people being rude. They always do that there" . Again, bummed out, and surprised at a place that has so much potential is just calling it in. read more

It's been over a year since we first walked into Good Liquid. We moved to Fl almost a year ago and it is still my favorite place to eat. I am in love with their Bourbon Brussel Sprouts appetizer. No matter what I order, I have to do an order of their BBS!! I have had their Just a Cheeseburger & Black + Blue and both burgers were flavorful and yummy. My husband loves their Bolognese pasta. We both love the Salmon too. The Stir Fry is also great and I add chicken to mine. We are Cider Beer lovers and they offer a Blackberry Cider that is wonderful. Their outside seating on the lake is always a wonderful atmosphere for dining. Ceiling fans, roll down sun shades and table umbrellas are there for comfort. The inside has great seating too. The service is always on point. The manager, Mike, is hardworking, friendly, personable, and if you didn't know he was the manager, you'd never know. He cleans tables, checks on customers, delivers food, and gets his hands dirty like the rest of the staff. He is a down to earth guy who truly cares about the customers, employees and your experience as a whole. One of the only restaurants we visit, and we visit many on a continual basis, where he remembers us and makes it a point to come over and say Hi read more

Winder was the best bartender I've had in years! I went a few weeks ago and forgot to leave a review, but he's amazing at his job! Will definitely be back to see him. You guys are lucky to have him! read more

Quoted a 30 minute wait and told we were up next after 45 minutes. After waiting 90 minutes and being told over and over again that our table was being put together and just a few more minutes, we left. The seating areas were not full (inside was entirely empty except for the bar). We were told as we were leaving that a staff member was late, however multiple wait staff were visibly hanging around the bar area on cell phones burning time. Frustrating experience to say the least, as there was zero transparency with whatever issues they were experiencing. It will likely be a very long time before we entertain returning to this establishment. read more

I've eaten here 4 or 5 times. It's always good not great. The service is a bit slow but to be completely fair every time I've gone they have been slammed. There are a lot of great looking options and I've tried a few. They are always good enough that I'm happy to come back. The food just isn't amazing my rice today was so over cooked it was mush. Left it on the plate. The reason for coming back is a fun atmosphere, good drinks and a really pretty view of a nice lake. I'll keep coming back and try to have more food pics next time. I was pretty basic on my choice today. read more

Good Liquid Brewing - Salmon - Breweries Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We visited Good Liquid Brewery for Christmas dinner and we absolutely loved it. First off- kudos to them for offering an option for Christmas dinner that was a casual option. My husband and I were looking for something that wasn't $80 per person and that included food we actually liked. Good Liquid offered a pre fixe menu which was a 3 course dinner for 2 for $60. That's a heck of a deal- but my husband and I were too excited to try other things on their menu and we aren't huge dessert people. We started off with some buffalo wings, I got the kitchen sink pizza and added hot honey on top (it was HUGE and delicious), my husband got a burger which he also loved. My husband had 2 of their beers and he enjoyed both, I tried a hazy ipa off the menu and it was also quite tasty. If we ever find ourselves back in Sarasota we'll be sure to come back on a warmer day and enjoy their outside area! read more

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Enjoyed my time here at this brewery! Good selection of beers on tap. Had a bite here too, the green fried tomato sandwich with shrimp poboy was very flavorful. Not a lot of shrimp poboy there which at first I thought was weird but it actually was just enough for the flavor and for the sandwich not to be a hot mess when you eat it. If you love tomatoes, you'll love this sandwich! read more

Good Liquid Brewing - Fried green tomato with shrimp po'boy sandwich - Breweries Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Nice location on the lake. The Italian kale salad was big and good. It's tossed in a salty brine FYI. Decent beer selection. Service was great. Go there. read more

Good Liquid Brewing - View from outdoor dining area. - Breweries Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We stopped in for drinks here on a late Saturday afternoon. This brewery was just what we were looking for...Good drinks and plenty of TV's to watch the college games. My IPA was excellent! read more

Good Liquid Brewing - Fun place to check out! - Breweries Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

we got pooped on by birds. asked for an umbrella to be set up. never set it up. got pooped on again. tried to put the umbrella up after waiting and no one came to help. worker came out and screamed at us extremely rudely for no reason. left us alone. got pooped on again. asked to be moved. they did nothing. a fourth person got pooped on. so we left. this all happened before we even got our drinks. this place sucks. terrible customer service. read more

Very cool place. The view from the outside patio area is lovely! Love the rockers. Great place to sit, sip & relax. Tasty beers & friendly service. I believe they have a food menu but didn't eat there. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Gorgeous views, delicious food, and lots of smiles from our waiter. A great first visit! My husband enjoyed his burger, fries, and beer while I had an outstanding kale salad with grilled chicken and a cucumber drink that was refreshing on a 90 degree day. read more

This used to be a go to place. Now not so great Ordered a burger without onions. It was covered in grilled onions when delivered. Menu stated avocado but it was prepared with guacamole which is more onions. I'm not allergic but they didn't know that. The server didn't come back to ask if everything was as expected so I had to scrap them off and do the best I could. I did let them know. Nobody cared. read more

If you're going to come then come for the drinks! I guess - duh - that's an obvious one as it is a brewery but some breweries have awesome apps too. Unfortunately not the case for this one - food is mediocre at best BUT the drinks, location and atmosphere make up for what the food is lacking. Flies are a huge issue if sitting outside which is a bummer as that's the more scenic place to sit, overlooking the lake but inside is chill too! read more

Good Liquid Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

What a fun new little stop on our way through Lakewood Ranch. We stopped for brunch and to try their beer, but unfortunately, they were out of the hazy IPA, and none of the others were very tasty. However, we had a great breakfast pizza and enjoyed the beautiful view and play area next door. This fast developing area will definitely become one of our favorites to visit - there is an ice cream shop and clothing boutiques right across the street and we were told that open containers are also allowed as you explore the area. Fun! read more

Good Liquid Brewing - Breakfast old fashioned - Breweries Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Awful food and terrible service. Place needs to get with the times. Trying to avoid a liquor license by serving their "own distilled" liquor. Terrrible. What a joke. Also server was upset when I left 100$ cash on a 80$ tab. Service was non existent. Never ever going back to this dumpster fire. Oh and the food..... terrible as well! Pizza was so bad I was craving a frozen pizza from Costco read more

We had dinner at Good Liquid Brewing and unfortunately had a really disappointing experience. Our table was completely surrounded by a group of 20+ people -- both children and adults -- who were feeding an alligator just inches away from where we were eating. Not only is feeding wild alligators illegal and dangerous, but it was also incredibly disruptive and intrusive. The adults made no effort to correct the kids' behavior; in fact, many were encouraging it, and even participating. What made matters worse was how long it took management to step in. We had to report the situation twice before the manager finally came out -- only to realize he had originally spoken to the wrong group. While he did end up covering the cost of our meal, the whole situation had already escalated to the point where it didn't really matter. We left feeling frustrated and honestly just shocked that this was allowed to go on for so long without intervention. The attitude of the host wasn't helpful to the situation either. Good Liquid might be a decent spot under normal circumstances, but the lack of timely management and basic respect for guest experience made it unbearable. It is the job of the restaurant to manage the restaurant, including when guest behavior is unruly. read more