Johnny Longhots Philly Steaks Atmosphere and Service: Originally from near Philadelphia, we were curious to try Johnny Longshots, and it made a strong first impression. The restaurant was neat and clean, with a distinct Philly-inspired atmosphere that added to the experience. Denise welcomed us with a friendly smile, answered all of our questions, and made ordering at the front counter easy and pleasant. The menu was extensive and appeared to offer something for a wide range of tastes. What We Ordered: * Cheese Steak with American Cheese & Onions * Italian Hoagie with Provolone, Genoa Salami, Peppered Ham, Pepperoni, Capicola Lettice, Tomato Cheese & Onions, * Crinkle Cut Fries * 2 Cokes Food Quality: Denise brought our food to the table quickly, and we were immediately impressed by the size of the Cheese Steak and Hoagie. The hoagie ingredients were fresh and appealing, and my Cheese Steak was so full of meat that it was overflowing. Everything arrived hot, flavorful, and in such generous portions that we needed a doggie bag to take some home. Even the fries were excellent. Summary: Johny Longshots really impressed us with its friendly atmosphere, attentive service, and large servings. Denise also shared a bit of the restaurant's history, explaining that it has been there for about 13 years and was sold a while back to Mike Pano, who expanded the menu to what it is today. This place has definitely earned a spot in our regular rotation, and we can't wait to go back. I highly recommend you do the same. For me, it's an easy 5 out of 5 stars. Gulf Coast Terry read more

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May 29 2026 - Takeout for 2..... we live in Venice, FL : 16 miles away. Skip down the banter to get to the "meat" of the matter. ***** (wink) It's a long story and even longer the way I tell it? a) my family immigrated to South Philly in the 1870s from Ireland. b) I was born, raised and schooled (LaSalle HS / Drexel) in Philly/burbs for 45 years. c) when I donate to Suncoast Blood Centers they note my clear plasma from NOT eating Philly cheesesteaks anymore that probably put my CAC score at 158 and total cholesterol over 350 back in the day? (138 total now) HOWEVER the red cells are a little kelly green colored the note, because I am still an Eagles fan!!!!! Played golf with Dick Vermeil and Ron Jaworski a few times!!!! d) been many times to Jim's, Pat's, Geno's and all the wanna be tourist joints especially down the Jersey Shore where I used to lifeguard as a kid. Of course huge fan of Tony Luc and their pulled pork, broccoli rabe provolone on Amoroso roll. I lived in Osprey for 3 years when we first came to Florida in 2021. NEVER got to the place when the Gentile's owned it. One day I did drop in around 1 pm to get a few cheesesteak hoagies (with) and THEY WERE OUT OF ROLLS?????? and were closing early that day!!! Yikes. So today was my wife's last day with the grade school "little darlings" and she wanted a cheesesteak hoagie? SOOOO I ended up driving the 30 plus miles round trip to South Sarasota/Vamo? to pick them up. Our 36th wedding anniversary in a few days .... "Yes dear!" Happy wife, happy life, etc, etc ************* The Food: Note to the mgr/staff.....I found out when I got home she had ORDERED for me to pick up? I had no idea - something about a TXT she was going to send that did not go out???? When we come there to EAT IN and get this again fresh and on site - I will apologize in person. (for her!! ) I ordered a cheesesteak hoagie with the seeded roll my wife and I will split the sandwiches. Also, I requested "The Adrian" which was a pulled pork broccoli rabe provolone cheese on a "Philly style hoagie roll" (Amoroso or in this case I think the Gentile's and now Johnny Longhots sources daily from Liscio's Bakery in South Jersey.) This was my Tony Luc favorite. We also splurged for two cannoli as they looked awesome and the cream cheese is supposedly legendary!!! Cheesesteak Hoagie: meat and cheese, prep, seasoning and cooking - NAILED IT!!!!! The lettuce, tomatoes and onions on the hoagie were fresh and fantastic. REALLY good. 10/10 The seeded hoagie roll was just above average and maybe was a little long in the tooth at 5:30 pm and also was transported in the wax wrapped paper for 45 minutes.....NOT as good as an Amoroso roll from a texture and flavor perspective from our likiing/tasting. 7/10 But overall it was a very enjoyable hoagie. We will go for a plain steak when we go there. The reference standard and it will be fresh, plus we will go mid-day when the rolls are super fresh. The Adrian: Pork, provolone, broccoli rabe, I think a pepper (no menu online I can check - no website) and on this I got the regular non-seeded roll. First issue was they ran out of broccoli rabe. So spinach was subbed. The pork was said to be right out of the cooker? The sandwich was not what I expected. The pork was a bit dry and chunky. The roll was buttered (I mean quite a bit of butter) and grill toasted - it was like biting a buttered English muffin, and the cheese was almost like a pizza 50/50 ratio and way overboard and leaking out of the roll. A lot of buttery oily and cheesy distraction. I would not try this again. My wife did not finish it , especially the roll. Maybe this was towards the end of the day and maybe it did not travel well. but this sandwich is a 4/10 for me. The Cannoli!!! WOW, this was VERY VERY good especially in Florida!! While NOT as even possibly awesome or fresh as Isgro Pastries in Philly (founded 1904) and I should have taken them OUT of the bag on top of the hot sandwiches for 45 minutes.... The cream cheese/filling and the pastry were REALLY tasty and authentic. I almost did not get a picture of them - only a bite left!!! The counter folks and the manager were awesome, and I was chatting it up with the many folks coming in and going out and waiting for their orders. There was a little banter about the Seinfeld Soup Nazi episode as they welcomed me and asked if they could take my order when I was still coming through the door!!! Really nice Philly Brotherly Love and service there. Felt nice. I would say a definite yes and miles above the imitators. EAT THERE. We will be going there to up this review because its obviously possible. read more

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This was our fourth time at Jonny long hots, first three times everything was good, nice seeded roll. (If you want, they also offer plain rolls.) nice sandwiches in a timely fashion. We are not sure what happened today but our single cheesesteak with a side of mushrooms took 30mins, the roll was past its prime and the meat and cheese filling was clumpy and just not as tasty as it had been. It's also frustrating when you can see your sandwich sitting in the window and have to ask the counter person to simply turn around a hand it to me. Meanwhile hearing the cooks in the kitchen yell at the counter staff for ringing in orders wrong. Not saying I won't be back, but probably won't be back on a Thursday, or even for a while. Hopefully they can turn their GAF level back up because today was a poor performance. read more

Updating my reviews Legit cheese steaks. Excellent meat. Fresh rolls The problem is they can't get the order correct. Three visits and three inccorect orders. We got a pizza steak today and where's the marinara? And our order at on the counter while the guy was on his phone. We had to ask him for our food. But the cheesesteak is really good May not seem like a big deal, but c'mon! read more

Solid Philly Cheesesteak. One of the best around in Sarasota. Johnny Longshots won't disappoint you. The sandwich was tender tasty and hot. Made to order. If you're looking to get your Philly fix Johnny Longshots is at the top of the list read more

Johnny Longhots - Philly Cheesesteak with onions and cooper sharp ...Fantastic - Sandwiches Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Jammed packed waiting. Line out the door. Wait time varies from 30 to 45 minutes on a Sunday first week of opening. Sandwiches smell amazing. Peppers are ready for you to add on the side with napkins and to go extras. Two hands, and a fork with plenty of napkins. Flavors are great! People just kept on coming in and phone kept ringing. Gotta try some of their other sandwiches too. They open at 11 am and the menu is huge. read more

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Wow STRAIGHT FROM PHILLY and this is a MUST! The place was completely packed with Philadelphias and "wanna be" Philadelphians and with the line was out the door! They have roast pork, hot links, hoagies and other Philly specialties but the star of the show is the Philadelphia Cheesesteaks! They have provolone, American, and "cheese" WIZ for cheese selections and the WIZ is a Philly tradition. I know because I am originally from Philly! They beat out Pats, Gino's, DAllesandro's but they are is "neck and neck" with Jim's steaks on South street! The owner was named Michael is friendly, professional, and truly goes out of his way to make sure every person who walks through the door is welcome. He greets all his customers, and high fives anyone from Philly like they are part of the family! Great food, great place, and the service spectacular! They even have an employee named Preston who works harder than any kid I know, busing tables, bringing out food and flashing a huge smile while spreading kindness where ever he goes. When you go to this restaurant make sure to say HI to him! What a great kid!! If you come to Sarasota and miss a taste of home or just want to try a famous Philly Cheesesteak, GO HERE! No better place in the South! They have a small dining area which is accessible and a couple tables outside which would be a more accessible option if you have a large mobility device on a busy day! Although I suspect they are busy everyday! There is a total PHILLY vibe inside and out and everywhere you look, which makes you think you are back on South Street! Thanks for your excellent hospitality!! We will definitely be back! Thank you Michael for a taste of HOME! GO BIRDS !! read more

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This Philly cheesesteak transported me straight back to South Philly! It tastes just like the hoagies you grab from a neighborhood bodega in Philly -- authentic, flavorful, and made with love. So good!!! The service was absolutely amazing -- friendly, welcoming, and on point. The ambiance really gives you that Philly vibe, which makes the whole experience even better. Plus, they offer both indoor and outdoor seating, so it's perfect no matter the mood or weather. If you're craving a real taste of Philly, this is the spot! We even got a sample of their canolli cream read more

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Went in a couple of weeks ago. Staff and owners energy and eagerness to assist was awesome! Sandwiches were good but I did not feel it was that special until a couple days later when I ate a Philly at another local hoagie place and I realized the quality difference. It was noticeable that the Philly at Longhots was real beef and high quality. My only negatives are that it's too far south and that I feel their menu is too busy. It's a personal peeve that I think they should stick to what they are good at and keep their menu smaller and easier to manage. Lastly fountain soda and fresh brewed iced tea is so much better than bottles. None of this weighs down my 5 star review! Look forward to going back. read more

The food was absolutely incredible and the service was 5 star and super friendly! Felt like walking into a local family tradition!!!! Gio was awesome! read more

The best tasting and quality cheese steak that I have found in SW Florida. Great menu, set up and staff. Plenty of sandwich choices on the menu to satisfy everyone. I have tried the cheese steak with onion, peppers, mushrooms (provolone and mozzarella on separate occasions) and the Italian hot dog. Cheese steak hands down what I would expect from any Philly enough Jersey sandwich shop. The Italian hotdogs was great tasting as well. Only wish it would come with just a little bit more potato's in the roll. The staff is great and the owner communicated both with staff and welcomes his customers with a great smile. I only wish they had a location in Venice, a 25 min ride isn't bad, but for non inside dining, I prefer something closer. Franchises are Available ....however, I just retired in 2025 and have no intention of working again!!! Only great things to say about this place except I feel very uncomfortable walking into this shop (all Philly sports memorabilia) as I am a big LA Rams an NY Mets Fan!!!! Visit Johnny Longhots and get a great meal with great friendly service!!! read more

Philly has come to Sarasota and it's looking and tasting great! So far we have had the cheesesteaks and the pork sandwiches and they were insane! Couldn't finish them because they were so big. Rolls, meat cheese ratio all really came together. read more

Had lunch today and it was GREAT! A bit crowded (being that it's a small place) but food was GREAT (Philly cheesesteak), Pricey but worth it! Service was GREAT, ambiance was GREAT! We were very pleased with the size of our (shared sandwich) and cheesy French-fries! Will go back and try other menu items for sure! read more

Awesome experience. We went right after newspaper article hit and they were swamped for sure. We had a bit of a wait for 40+ minutes but the owner gave us free crinkle fries which were awesome. The sandwich was really great, just like Philly! Can't wait to go back, feels like you've been there 10x already such friendly staff. read more

Very good Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich. Unfortunately they forgot the onions & mushrooms that I paid extra for on my Togo order. Found out too late. Tried to see if I could let them know online but no luck. read more

Ordered the roast pork, a cheesesteak and a Italian hoagie. Everything was excellent and delicious!!! Friendly staff, will definitely be making the trip to see them again! Highly recommend. The place was busy, but food came out quick. Small dining and they have a couple of tables in the front outside. read more

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Came in at lunchtime with a group of 13 just like family they made room for us! Outstanding service and everything came out fast and fresh. I lived in the Philadelphia / South Jersey area for 50 years of my life and grew up in the Pizza business and we sold a ton of cheese steaks. The only thing I miss about not living up near Philadelphia is the food well not anymore!! Liscio's Bakery rolls ( if ya know ya know ) Cooper cheese and fresh proper ribeye sliced just right! Next on the list is the roast pork on a nice seeded roll with some broccoli rabe and provolone. After that the chicken cutlet!! Fresh Cannoli's filled in house. Everyone talks about Pat's and Geno's bla bla I would put Sarasota Johnny Longhots up against them both and it would blow them away! Now to find a good Pizza! read more

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One of THE BEST I ever had!! Try the chipotle cheesesteak. Great energy inside as well. read more

Johnny Longhots - Sandwiches Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Food and service was absolutely amazing! We will definitely be back! Cheesesteaks were both delicious and so was the banana pudding. read more

Johnny Longhots - Sandwiches Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Delicious and authentic! The owner was there and extremely nice. We wish this place the best of luck since it's so good they deserve it! Give it a try you won't regret it. read more

Johnny Longhots - Philly steaksteak w provolone & chicken cutlet with vodka sauce - Sandwiches Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Had a cheese steak here that was absolutely huge and delicious. The bread was perfect. It also feels like stepping into Philly. Definitely recommend. read more

Food was great and service was also very good. All the staff were very attentive and friendly.

It's taken me a bit to write this because I have been trying to find the right words to describe our experience at Johnny Longhots. It was nothing short of amazing! We, unknowingly, walked in minutes before closing and were welcomed with wide open arms! Not only did the staff not shoo us out, but they let us take our time to ponder the giant, amazing menu. While waiting for our food the owner came out and schmoozed us up, telling us all the great things he's been doing and has planned. This experience honestly made us feel like we walked into our cousins kitchen. The sandwich's were phenomenal and gigantic, there was plenty to enjoy the next day! The cannoli was to die for as well. So long story, long, run don't walk to Johnnys! We will absolutely be back! read more

Fabulous, finally found a sub place like I'm used to in Philly!! Chicken cutlet Parm was great , other table eating cheese steak I'll try next! read more

Have been patiently waiting for this to open and overall was worth the wait. The philly cheesesteaks were great and we look forward to trying more things on the menu. The only disappointment was that our French fries came out long before the sandwiches, need to coordinate that timing. We were finished with the fries before the sandwiches dver arrived. We will be back. Was great to see how busy they were. Visit 2/15/26 read more

Food was amazing! Fresh bread, quality beef, hot crisp fries! Only downside is they are going to need additional seating because they are definitely going to be alot busier as people enjoy their food! read more

Awesome. Finally found authentic Italian food from Philly! Roast pork is to die for. Cheesesteaks amazing. Quality of all their food is superb! From the minute you walk in until you leave you are treated like family! Cape May!! read more

Great food, friendly staff, fun atmosphere! I will definitely be back. Many choices on the large menu.

A lot of food and it was delicious. we both ordered a cheesesteak and took half home for the next day. We ordered a order of cheese fries and they get very soggy toward the end, but they tasted good at the beginning. read more

I just spent my whole lunch break waiting for a to go order. 3 people who ordered after me got their food and I still waited. Lots of talking and getting drinks in the back is what I could see . Extremely disappointing since I work in the area and was hoping for a nice lunch place read more

Huge sandwiches with amazing service! Everyone in our party was happy with their meal.

I'm an avid Cheesesteak lover. I've been around. This is hands down the best Philly you can get in the Sarasota area. Very welcoming staff and a wonderful owner as well. Would 100% recommend. read more

Definitely a Philly experience! From superb counter person to outstanding fresh sandwiches, top quality meat really tasted fresh along with the amazing rolls.So many choices you need to make this a regular place to enjoy. So good read more

Delicious sandwich, I asked for suggestions and wonderful suggestions, very helpful help. Additional condiments available on the side.

The absolute best Philly steaks!! Took my family members here and we all loved our steaks. The owner and his staff are the most welcoming and kind folks I've met in a long time. They go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable. I really appreciated their hospitality and commitment to excellent service. The bread was so amazing and fresh and blended well with all their top quality ingredients. This place is a wonderful addition to SRQ. Can't wait to visit again! read more

wow!!! I am so happy I stopped by. The food was excellent, the service was spectacular, and I loved the variety in the menu. I can't wait to go back and try everything! Truly a gem and much needed business in Sarasota! read more

Authentic South Philly!! This place is the spot if you're looking for some awesome sandwiches. Owner and staff were great!!

Wow! Finally a fantastic steak bomb in Sarasota!!! We cannot wait to go back again. The owner was very pleasant too!

Food is amazing!!!! Best cheesesteaks!! Staff is wonderful! You truly feel like you are in Philly as soon as you walk in.

Amazing quality , great staff and Mike the Owner will be back often! Great friendly family atmosphere also.