We do enjoy Libby's. We've been there 3 or 4 times - happy hour, lunch and dinner and each time was very good. Service was generally good, but a bit hit or miss sometimes. The menu is great, they have many gluten free items if that's your thing. Again, we've had drinks and appetizers at happy hour, a salad for lunch and full dinner meals. We never had a bad choice there. The inside seating is spacious and not at all crowded. The outside seating is nice a d covered, although it does overlook the parking lot. Great place - check it out. read more

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Not my cup of tea....no ambiance, too many tables crammed for maximum occupancy ...or so it felt...outside was not an option but that IS available. Eclectic menu with some interesting slonding eats. The small plate Salmon Bruchetta was good but nothing special, We ordered the Orange chicken and Dr Pepper Ribs...the OC was tasty...the rack (glazed) seemed on the dry side...even though it was so tender it fell off the bone. Happy hour drinks until 6...beer and wine...is good to know. Two "memorable" things? Our server Carlos...he knew his menu, was patient and attentive...4.5 stars for him! The key lime pie with the pecan crust clearly stole the show with a solid 5. YUM....Try it! read more

I was fortunate to have lunch with my community friends today at Libby's on Lorraine Rd and pleasantly surprised by the menu of this restaurant. Our orders were taken timely and the food was delicious. I personally had the Cuban sandwich and the Dragonberry mojito. YUMMY. Our waiters were attentive and friendly. It was a lovely experience. Thank you for a great time. read more

Came in for a quick bite and app. We ordered two old fashions and the meatballs. The drinks were perfect. The meatballs came out quick, hot and juicy. The sauce was delicious too. We sat at the long table in the middle with others. It was fun. Dylan was attentive and professional. We'll be back. read more

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Came into the Lorraine/University Libby's around two o'clock for lunch. Waited about 10 minutes at front hostess desk where no one addressed me until I flagged down an employee who sighed reluctantly and walked at a slowly measured lethargic pace to an available booth next to two loud males talking at a high rate of verbiage using profane disgusting language unimpeded by the busy diverse crowd of diners around them. They were oblivious to decorum and environmental civility/ manners and conduct. I put up with them for another 10 minutes waiting for service to arrive until I chose to get up and request a management staff member to assist me. He seemed flustered by my reasonable request, so I sought a seat at the bar instead hoping I could get service finally. At the bar, I I asked the server if I could get something to drink and she said someone would be with me soon, as she continued to stack barware/ glassware and wipe off counters while talking to a male seated at the bar near her. I waited another ten minutes without any service attention from any Libby's employee before I sought a management staff member. I told him my experience and said my experience was unprecedented, unacceptable and at the lowest level for such a nice clean establishment with a decent menu and location. I walked out to go to another nearby establishment which was amazing in comparison to this Libby's Lorraine/ University location on that sad day which will live in infamy. (Post note: Subsequently , we met two other former employees from that same Libby's location who added their knowledge of and experience with inconsistency in customer service and well run management operations.) Do much better Libby's! read more

Picking up a simple to go order, kitchen was running late. No big deal. One of the three (?) high schoolers at the host desk mentioned the order was "waiting on a couple items" in the on-deck area and "would be up in a minute". Fifteen minutes later, order still sitting on the table. The three high schoolers never bothered to come back or check as they sat texting on their phones. Finally, a manager noticed the order and brought it out -- without any additions! The order had been ready the whole time, getting colder every minute. I want to thank Alejandro (a rock star) for his sincerity in trying to resolve the issue, but the incredibly poor service from these careless hosts, texting on their phones with nothing to do, leaves an incredibly sour taste in my mouth. read more

1st time here. Pros -friendly staff -brought water for dogs -fixed food mistakes (missing+cold) + comped bill Cons -forgot 2 sides on a meal -cold food -mediocre food Food wasn't outstanding enough to return normally + the mistakes but I would give this place another shot due to going above an beyond to fix missteps. Great/Friendly staff. read more

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Food was excellent kale Caesar salad Elysia was a great waitress I will come back Caesar Salad read more

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We celebrated Christmas dinner at Libbys. There were 9 people in our party. Our reservation was at 3:00 and we were promptly seated. Our waiter, Aaron, promptly took our drink order. We selected 4 appetizers and eventually ordered our entrees. Thinking it was getting a little long for the entrees to show, (4:30), but enjoying our time together we didn't give it a lot of thought. Then, the manager come over and apologized profusely that our order had been lost and they were rushing to get it completed and delivered quickly. He then gave us 5 $20 off coupons and allowed us to use 3 on this visit. It was so refreshing that an honest explanation was given and compensation was provided even though it was not necessary. What a class act Libbys. The food was delicious, our waiter was on point and we had an awesome gathering. They were swamped on Christmas and yet remained customer focused and professional. read more

Eating in the restaurant is so different than take out. I love the food and service when eating in the restaurant. HOWEVER TAKE OUT is not any where as good as eating in. Salads are significantly smaller and the pieces for fish on the much smaller side. QUALITY CONTROL needs attention on take out. 5 stars eating in the restaurant. read more

I had heard many great things about Libby's so I was happy that I finally got to check out what all the buzz was about. My friend had planned a birthday brunch here and I was not disappointed. Our server, Jeremy, was very attentive and considerate. Bottomless mimosas (as of writing in June 2021 they were $10) were a fun addition to the and accompanied our brunch fare well. We never had to go long before our server stopped by and filled up our water and drink glasses promptly. I chose to get the Shrimp and Crab Cake Eggs Benedict and it was party in my mouth. Although I can be a crab cake snob and this had the addition of shrimp, I think the shrimp added a nice texture to this menu item. You have your choice of bacon or potato cake and I chose the latter. The potato cake was perfectly crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside. We dined al fresco and it was such a pleasant and nice atmosphere for our gathering. I look forward to trying more of their menu and going to the central Sarasota location. Thanks, Libby's and Jeremy for an excellent brunch!!! read more

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We LOVED Libby's! We are in town for one week and we will for sure be back! Such a cute vibe! Service was great and friendly. Food was spectacular! Super large portions so don't be afraid to split some stuff. The Thai Noodles and the Chicken Romano were spring specials and very delicious. Leftovers will be for lunch! read more

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We stumbled upon Libby's while in Lakewood Ranch area as we live in St Petersburg. We stopped in for dinner and I'm so happy we did. Server was polite, sense of humor and knowledgeable. Wine was fabulous, husband's drink was great. Brussels 10/10, my burger was fantastic and I'm a BIG burger eater, I get one if its on the menu. One of the best ones I've had in a long time. Husband had the chicken dish which was also very good, chicken portion and cooked nicely. Only bummer is we don't have a Libby's in St Pete but we will come back for special date nights. Been craving it since we left! 10/10 recommend. read more

Libby's is a casual neighborhood restaurant that has food that rivals the best. In several trips we had ribs, onion soup, meatball appetizer, crabby sandwich all cooked and seasoned to perfection. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating and appears to like their jobs which enhances the dining experience at Libby's. Highly tecommend read more

The food was wonderful, fresh and delicious. I give it 5 stars! The service was just great. our server Matt was attentive, pleasant and follow our request with grace and went all the way to make us feel special. The ambiance was homey and very pleasant. our receptionist was sweet and made us feel so welcomed. Thanks for thé great expérience, we will definitely be frequent diners there. read more

Wedge salad for $13. Need I say more? ‍ They can't cut this or add more stuff? It is a 1/2 a head if lettuce. Uber priced. Service is unmanaged. read more

Libbys - Wedge salad for $13. Need I say more? ‍ - Brasseries Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

highly recommend this place! Brussel sprouts are the best ever!!! our server, Elysia, is super awesome because she will be honest and give great advice on food selections!! love this place read more

Food was great and Elysia service was on point We will be coming back for the ambiance read more

Enjoyed a great dinner tonight at Libby's. Started with the crab cakes followed by 2 salmon entrées and the catch of the day, swordfish! Elysia was friendly, attentive and provided great service. Always a great meal here! read more

This location has both great food and excellent customer service. I was super late to something earlier today and so I ordered online in advance. When I got to the restaurant there had been a mistake regarding the names of their online customers -- so there was some confusion and a brief delay. They resolved it very quickly. Because of that confusion they included a free desert and a gift card for next time we go in. The food is always excellent and I just wanted to Thank the manager I interacted with there today. You guys clearly care about your customers and always do a great job. read more

Lovely service per Alysia and modern hip ambience is reason enough to come check out Libby's. Flavors were solid but really could use some finesse on the presentation. One star off for price, I don't think I've been out to dinner much but 40 for a lackluster plate of scallops, corn and Brussels sprouts is a bit much for me. But I'm not deterred by price yet, will be back to explore more dishes. read more

My sister took me there for my birthday! Keep seeing beautiful pictures on social media and wanted to try but let's just say We we're disappointed! Pictures of the food makes your mouth watery. It eating it just blend ! . Special Parmesan and truffle Fries are only regular fries with dry Parmesan they put in last second so is the truffle ones ! Got half a sandwich and got more like 1/3 of one they make a burger and cut in half but that time didn't make sure to cut in the center ! read more

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Place looks cool, was hoping for a quick lunch. The service was painfully slow. There was definitely no shortage of staff either. Got there at 2pm one appetizer and Entrees at 2:05pm and didn't receive our food until 2:45pm. We had to cancel our appetizer knowing we would be able to eat it in time... Had to shove the food down since we had to be at an appointment at 3pm... no apologies from the management either. Food was okay. read more

We have loved Libby's in the past but when we went there last night we were very disappointed with their new menu. They removed the caprese salad along with the vegan option of Bolognese . I have always been able to find a few gluten free options and they are now very limited. The saving grace was that they have not taken the flourless chocolate cake off the menu. We will probably not be returning. It was one of our favorite places to eat but not anymore read more

The food was not outstanding, but very reasonable. The service was very good with the ambience is not good. It's way too noisy.

Excellent meal ! I had the combo meal !! There for happy hour!! Yay!! The best part was our server Elysia!! Will definitely ask for her again! Thanks Elysia!! read more

Great place for lunch. I love the crab cake sandwich the best. Service is always top notch. Recommend coming Wednesday nights for 1/2 price wine night. read more

Hit this place up for brunch. It was busy and we didn't have a res but they sat out party of 6 at a high top bar table quickly. It was perfect. Service was smart and professional. Bottomless bloody mary was ok. It didn't blow me away but it was cheap and boozy. Those are the top boxes to check for brunch. Had Croque Madame. This is rarely executed well. Libby's nails it. Great ingredients. Perfect execution. I would order again and again. All other food in our party was good. Everyone was happy. Other notables: fries are cooked perfectly. Hot and crispy with a soft interior. Sides were all to our liking. Great options for kids, vegans, and GF. Will return often! read more

We got to Libby's just before 6:30pm and was told there was a 35 minute wait. Yet there were about 7 empty tables outside and a bunch empty tables. Very disappointing. We left. read more

Libby's is fine. The service is fine. The food is fine. The ambience is fine. That said, I visited there yesterday and was very disappointed to see management allowing someone with a dog inside the dining room. This was not a properly identified service dog; this was someone's lap dog who didn't want to leave Sparky home. I asked two managers how this is allowed. One manager then walked over to the dog owner. The manager then walked passed me and I asked if he was allowing the dog to stay. The manager said they had paperwork that allows their dog inside shops, etc. I watched the entire exchange. No paperwork was exchanged. Unless they're legitimate service animals, dogs should not be allowed inside restaurants. read more

The food was excellent and the service outstanding. We thought we had a reservation for 17 people but we had made the reso for the wrong date. We called the manager over and she jumped into high gear and had the staff move tables together. For 17 people we had 2 wait staff and they were terrific. I order the redfish and it was cooked to perfection. Everyone said their meal was great but the impressive thing was how they pulled off such a large group who were there on the wrong day. Outstanding job! read more

Brisket burger had a great grilled flavor. Should have tried the salad. The fries were disappointing. The meat balls were great but the pasta was a little overcooked. Good wait service. read more

Great food here. Alejandro/ the manager is outstanding. Mike is an incredible server. They need to clone him he is very attentive to your every need and very polite and pleasant. Nothing is too much trouble. I love this place!!! read more

Outstanding experience! Not my first time, and won't be my last. Alysia was our waitress, who was a joy to work with, attentive and so sweet! The meal was good, but I have to say the Crabby Patty was more filler than crab or shrimp. The flourless chocolate cake is the best I've had in the area. This is a more pleasant experience than the Libby's downtown Sarasota, which is always soooo noisy, full of loud drunk women. read more

The place is nice and very well decorated but we came on a double date here and all four of us have agreed; for the price, we are better off going elsewhere. It misses the mark on the consistency of quality and level of service. For instance, the champagne came in a glass with ice and a straw...maybe that should've been our first red flag. We ordered the Brussels, wedge salad, dynamite shrimp, french onion soup, and avocado egg rolls to share. They were all okay. The french onion soup had an unconventional presentation and the wedge salad came out on an impossibly tiny oval dish so you'd have to move it onto a plate to slice it apart in order to eat it. For entrees we ordered shrimp scampi, reserve rib eye, Krabby patty, and chicken club. All were okay. Portions were moderate, and the sandwiches were fine if not a bit dry. Unfortunately I forgot to photograph our food, but they plated everything nicely, and the presentation, I thought was very clean. read more

We come to Libby's in downtown Sarasota regularly. The atmosphere is nice and the service is good. The drinks are excellent! I like their Margaritas and my husband likes their Old fashioned. The pork chop is especially good and everything is well made. Recommend! read more

Not only did Elysia give us great service but she shared her recommendations. Food was wonderful.

Amazing food! Wow. We came here for our anniversary dinner and it was excellent. Great outdoor seating. Wonderful live music that wasn't too loud. Fantastic service (shoutout to Lucas!) I ordered the soup + Caribbean-style mahi mahi (catch of the day). Both DELISH. My partner ordered the bone-in pork chop and loved it. We will be back! read more

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Leslie gave us great service tonight! Great recommendations and never let the glasses get empty. Food was great and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed. read more

Tried for lunch. Discussed nut allergy with server and appetizer came with nuts. At first he said I'm not sure what you want me to do. We asked to confirm if pine nuts are used. Then he brought the menu back like we needed to read it again. Past experiences at other restaurants have involved pine nuts being thrown in. Husband didn't eat the appetizer because it was not confirmed if pine nuts are used in restaurant. We all ordered sandwiches. His chicken parm had tender chicken but was dry from no sauce. My chicken club was good but super messy. I should have asked for dijonaise on the side. Brunch burgers and brisket burgers were both messy but said to be good. read more