This has become the most popular place for us to bring our family when they visit. There's something for everyone and none of us have ever had a bad meal here. The staff always accommodates us all and still gives us great service every time! LOVE this place! read more

Waiting for this place to open and I wasn't disappointed!! The decor is upscale without being uncomfortable. The menu is varied and interesting. Hard to pick one dish! The food was outstanding and the service was solicitous without being intrusive. I will return again and again!! read more

I absolutely love this place! Every single food item that I have gotten here has always been delicious!! I recommend this place to anyone. They have a wonderful happy hour menu that also includes alcohol and food items. My favorite drink is there coconut painkiller. A must try! They do not lack on the alcohol in any drink. Everything is made from scratch, including the salad dressings. I love their house salad, ribs, and my most favorite side is the jalapeño mac & cheese. You can tell this is 100% homemade and very cheesy. They also have mashed cauliflower if you're looking for healthier side options which is very delicious as well. Check out their point system! read more

Grillsmith was definitely a nice surprise. I took my wife here for an early anniversary dinner. Everything was dank - from the great service to the unique drinks to our delicious entrees. I didn't make a reservation, but the 40 minute wait flew by with great Happy Hour service at the bar. We will certainly be back. For drinks, I highly recommend the Florida Old Fashioned & the Firefly Fizz and for dishes you can't go wrong with the aged Ribeye,and the pork chop marsala read more

What a great place with the ambiance, food and drinks and Lacey (our waitress)....highly recommended!!!

The fresh catch is the best. Large portion. Also the flatbreads and voodoo shrimp are excellent. Great customer service. We always feel welcomed read more

My second visit here and hands down my new favorite place to go every week. Whether it's the bar area or the main dining areas, no one can go wrong with enjoying both the atmosphere and the food which rivals some of the best restaurants I've experienced in ALL of Sarasota. Just north of Stickney Point Rd. on 41, this new gem will likely be packed in season. Make a reservation. Relax, enjoy the Happy Hour drinks and food until 7pm, then order my favorite: the Bourbon Salmon (though I must say my top food choices at this restaurant keeps growing!) Ask to sit in Tiffany's section, as this food server is the sweetest gal! read more

We had a delightful anniversary dinner at Grillsmith. Could not have had a better time. Ate at the bar and the bartender's service was amazing. Also met the manager who was behind the bar, also excellent. When they learned it was our anniversary, the gave us a complimentary slice of chocolate cake that was awesome. They even wrote out happy anniversary on the plate with the raspberry sauce--such a nice touch. We both ordered the Rib Eye steak they were cooked to perfection. I had the jalapeño Mac and Cheese side which tasted so good; don't be put off by the jalapeño, it was not super hot, just the right amount of spice. Squash and zucchini were the chef's vegetables and were cooked to perfection. And their Smith's margarita was perfect for my taste. Thank you to the staff and chef for a great anniversary dinner. Checked out their Happy Hour menu and will definitely be going back for that, too! We loved the atmosphere. Can't go wrong here. read more

We phoned in an order for curbside pickup, dinner for four. Food was ready on time, as ordered, delicious, fresh & hot. Everyone happy. The only complaint: no leftovers. Thank you Danny for menu suggestions. Compliments to Chef and kitchen staff for exceptional taste and presentation. Very affordable, plus I didn't have to shop, prep, cook or clean! read more

Delicious! I had pasta carbonara & my husband had meatloaf sandwich it was great we enjoyed everything about it...very reasonable prices...definitely will be back...crowded and not even season... read more

We just went there the other night for the first time for my husband's birthday and it was delicious. Fresh and a nice selection moderately priced. I was disappointed that there was not a T-bone steak being a steakhouse we thought that was odd, however the ribeye was delicious. read more

We have driven past many times, should have done it one more time. Crowded, waited 39 minutes. wife and I had 8 oz sirloin, 1/2 " that never looked like a sirloin, and more like a little flank steak. Chewy with a bit of sinew, fries, tasty, but so salty hard to eat. Bitter spinach, no butter or lemon, good rolls no butter and a strange bitter martini up for sale @ $6.00 special., fair service, but not good for $72 with tip. Might go back, but probably not. Could not understand so crowded, with results our meal. Will try other places and keep going by. read more

Another Great meal at Grill Smith. I had the spicy Thai shrimp -it never disappoints. My sister ordered the Cajun shrimp and chicken pasta but asked if they could sub The pasta with smashed cauliflower. Delicious and KETO!!! Shout out to Chef JoJo. read more

I highly reccamend this place! The food tastes homemade, not just from a delivery truck like some restaurants taste. There's so much flavor and creativity in their menu. I would reccamend Katie for a sever, she brought our childrens food out first to keep them occupied and happy while we waited, which was so nice! She thought of everything and was a wonderful server. The pasta carbonara was amazing as well as the salmon. Wel be back! And the breadsticks, oh my word. read more

The restaurant was immaculate. The food was over the top! Ribs fell off the bone, the skirt steak with chimichuri sauce was delicious. The sides also were delish especially the mashed potatoes from scratch and the sautéed spinach. The desert called chocolate decadence was heaven. A flourless torte pilled high with chocolate mousse and raspberry sauce. Will gladly go back for more. The ingredients used are fresh and the presentation also was nice. Lastly the manager Michael is indeed a true asset to this restaurant. read more

Our first dinner tonight at Grillsmith was fabulous! Bourbon Salmon salad was the best salmon in Sarasota! Very engaging servers and the manager Christine made our visit one to remember and bring us back. Wow! Great food and service in one! Thank you Christine, you do a great job! Friends....Just remember to make a reservation. read more

We had a delicious dinner here. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We made a reservation and we're happy as it was very busy for a weekday evening. There were 4 of us for dinner and we were all happy with our meals. read more

Great new find and close to Gulf Gate. Tired of the same old CHAIN food give this place a try. Stopped in and was pleasantly surprised with the menu - they have a great Happy Hour specials. Our visit was enhanced with excellent service by Amanda. Her knowledge of menu and recommendations was a plus!!! Had the flatbread chicken gorgonzola and the steak egg rolls. Presentation excellent and the drinks good quality. We were not rushed - wanted to take our time to visit and felt NO pressure. We had to try the Bananas Foster - my daughters all time favorite dessert and it did not disappoint - plenty to share. Next visit will be for BRUNCH - Enjoy and ask for Amanda!!!! read more

The best filet mignon I have ever had and the port wine sauce was delicious. Not only was the food incredible, including the homemade key lime pie, but the service was incredible. Such a warm and welcoming environment. The waitress explained all the food was brought in fresh everyday. You can really tell the chef puts a lot of love into creating his meals. It's a must try. I can't wait to go back !! read more

Stopped in last night for dinner, was really busy but we found a spot at the bar. The service was good, the food was well prepared and reasonably priced, will certainly return again....Great ambiance. read more

There were four people in my party. Everyone's food was amazing-best we had during our trip. Danny C went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. He made excellent recommendations and was appropriately attentive. Wish I lived closer so I could come more often. read more

Wow! I love this place, the amber jack, the tuna, the steaks... my best friend invited us to this fabulous joint in Sarasota and must say all the staff was just amazing and even the head chef Duncan came to our table to share his stories when he worked at a Michelin star restaurant in Prague. I'm regular now :) Great, great, great! read more

I had been several times to the location in Clearwater and enjoyed every time. Walked in around 5:20 on a Saturday night . The long bar was full, plenty of open tables in the bar area and the rest of the place was empty. The hostess was nice as I said hi to her first and I told her there were two of us. She asked if I had reservations ? (never made them in Clearwater before ) and I said no, ... but the bar are would be fine , oh no, that's booked with reservations ???? really ? bar seating is usually always open seating anywhere you go.... anyway was sat at a table alllllll the way in the back , on an end , by a back door , in an empty restaurant ... ok. So... waiter Thomas was excellent , could not find the bacon on my 6.00 iceberg lettuce wedge, we split a pulled pork sandwhich which was very good. Over all the food was good , the service was good , but the reservation issue , no open seating at the bar area makes me wonder if just stopping in may be an issue .... read more

Our experience was not good. The service was poor(not the waiter's fault;too busy, not enough kitchen staff, I suspect) my rice was cold X2 my chicken was tough and sinewy. Our tablemate's salmon arrived uncooked and still wasn't properly cooked on the second try. The place was noisy and crowded, not conducive to a pleasant meal. We wont go back.Subsequent to my negative review the chef asked me to contact him directly. I did and have not heard back. read more

I have been a few times to this restaurant since they opened, and I have always been very pleased I thought the chicken wings were the best in town, and the filet egg rolls were great. Now I came back after the reopening, and I was very disappointed, the chicken wings were O.K. not like before, the Filet egg roll was awful, it looked old and over fried. Pork chop Marsala good, sweet potato fries, the best. Happy Hour the best too.We had an excellent server Nicholas who besides been all over the place, took very good care of us, well ask for him next time, yes we'll be back, and I hope food is much better,specially with a smaller menu. Also I think you need more servers, so your guests can have a little more relaxed experience. Armando. read more

This was an amazing new find for us. The food was delicious and fresh, and the staff was fast and friendly. We had Alex C. Very good! I had the amber jack fish and my husband had the lemon feta chicken. We have so many more options from the menu we'd like to try! Definitely will be back! read more

Grillsmith - Lemon feta chicken, smashed cauliflower and scalloped potatoes . - American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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I've been wanting to try this restaurant since it opened. My son and I went in and had a phenomenal dinner. The staff is also as phenomenal. I would like to give our waitress Kelly kudos for great service and making us feel very welcome and at home and also, thank you Devin. Everyone is very accommodating and knowledgeable on their menu. read more

Great new restaurant!Many friendly faces greeted us and our server was great! I ordered the porcini crusted ribeye. My only recommendation to Grillsmith is, do not make this a seasonal item on your menu, it is excellent, tender and absolutely delicious, and should be included in regular menu! Thanks for a great meal read more

I met a friend for drinks and "bar bites" on a Saturday afternoon, we sat in the bar area and we both enjoyed our time at Grillsmith - Sarasota very much. The food was good, not outstanding, but for the price and quantity, we were very happy. My friend especially enjoyed her Thai flatbread. I ordered the fried sammy, which was a very good egg sandwich with apple-smoked bacon. That I received two eggs was a plus. I would have enjoyed a runny yolk or two, but the eggs were not overcooked. Our server (Kelly) was amazing. She was personable, attentive, and non-obtrusive. We were also checked on by the smiling and friendly manager, and that impressed me. It is a bit far afield for my area of Sarasota and I am not too fond of that major intersection of Stickney Point and 41, but I recommend you give this place a try! read more

Our first trip to Grillsmith while on vacation in Sarasota was a good experience. Were here the same day as Todd B who left a review also. We arrived at 2pm and they weren't very busy. Our server, Alex, was great and the place was fairly quiet. I had the ribs, au gratin potatoes, and blackened fries. Ribs had a sweet glaze, which I liked, and very tender. Didn't get that much out of the blackened fries. Will try something different next time. My wife had the salmon and said it was very good. Sorry about the picture of partially eaten salmon. She wouldn't wait for me to take the photo! We had a buy one get one coupon which cut $19.90 from our bill. I thought the soda for $3 was high compared to other places though. Their suggested tip calculations were correct on my ticket. read more

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First time at Grillsmith and not disappointed. Starter soups were excellent, had the seasonal squash harvest soup and it was great. Great atmosphere and really nice decor. Hubby had fresh salmon which he said was excellent which was complimented well with a rice pilaf, the salmon serving was on the small side for the price. I had the lemon feta chicken, it was really good and flavorfull, with smashed cauliflower (like mashed potatoes). Our friends had the ribeye and he enjoyed it, said it was cooked well with good flavor, and my girlfriend had the Carbonara, she said it was good but hers was better. Great 7 day a week happy hour and small plate soecial offerings as well. Will be returning. Great service too. read more

Loved the food. Decor is warm and modern. Prices are reasonable as are drinks during happy hour. Waiter and hostess were helpful and very knowledgable. The is my new. Favorite place. read more

Had lunch at GrillSmith yesterday. Fire grilled chicken sandwich with FF as my side. The sandwich and fries were really good and the service was excellent. The bad news was the ice tea was weak so I will be drinking either water or may try their cola to see how it tastes. I would have given them a 5 star rating except for the ice tea.. read more

Problems can always happen. It is how a business handles the situation that reveals their true colors Last night, while my dinner of pork tenderloin was excellent, my friend's Amberjack was over cooked and a big disappointment since that is her favorite fish. The pleasant and attentive waitress called a manager. Very soon a new dinner arrived with a nicely cooked salmon. To top off this treatment - she was charged only for her iced tea. That's class! read more

Our first experience at Grill Smith won't be our last! We came in for their happy hour appetizer specials, which, by the way can be ordered anywhere in the restaurant, not just at the bar. The steak egg rolls were our favorite by far. Use the over generous serving of horseradish dipping sauce! The blackened chicken wings were some of the best we've ever had. The cheese fondue for the pub pretzels is amazing. The toppings on the flat breads were just a little sparse but still delicious. Skip the shrimp, it is a little portion. The remodel of this restaurant is totally awesome. Loved the modern art, all of the TVs and the really classy colors. There was no management presence at all but our hostess and server were both very good. Our server knew the menu and was super speedy and very friendly. This will surly be a new hot spot once the word is spread! read more

Just okay, nothing wrong but nothing special. Bartender was definitely overwhelmed, dirty bar glasses everywhere.Doubt will returning

4 of us ate there last night for first time. We all said we would be back! Good food and our waitperson Joe was a delight. Glad you're here Grillsmith! read more

What a great addition to Sarasota! Very friendly staff from the moment we were greeted at the door to our fantastic server. Everyone at our table had a different entrée and they all were excellent along with the sides Grillsmith offers. Warm inviting interior that makes you feel you can dress up or dress down for the occasion. Great cocktails, service and food! Will definitely be going back again soon! read more

Hands down the best happy hour food and drink. And if you are lucky you will get Nickolas as your waiter. This guy goes above and beyond and remembers you when you return. Just an all around fun time with friends at a comfortable and reasonably priced location. read more

The drinks are great. Loved the smoking old fashioned. The food is wonderful and they give you good portions. I had the salmon and it was super tasty. read more