Our experience was overall very good, service, food, and atmosphere. However, when we were…read morepresented with the bill it showed a very high tip 25% was added automatically. We ordered from the summer special menu, no automatically added tip was stated on the menue. Our bill showed meal and tax total was $70.56 below that a line item 20% tip $16.52. The tip should have been $14.13 (20%×$70.56). I questioned the tip with the manager. He stated they based the tip on the meal price before the summer discount! We never even saw what that amount would have been, it wasn't on our bill. I argued they could not do that. He said do the MATH!! I signed the bill deducting the over charged tip.t The amount charged on my credit card was $87.17. The manager was a complete A--. He should be fired! I've never heard of anywhere charging a tip based on the price before the price you were paying. Luckily my credit company agreed with me. It wasn't the amount that bothered me so much as the audacity of the manager. He was the rudest person, should never be a manager dealing with public!

Spent our anniversary with Katie who was our waitress and the service, food and ambience was…read moresuperb. Would do it again. I'm hungry.

Stopped in for dinner with a friend on a weeknight. Service with Jessica was excellent. They have…read morean extensive menu. There is a couples menu where you can share an appetizer and dessert and choose two different entrées for $55. However, that shared menu is a little bit limited for what we wanted. We decided to order the jazzy mussels as an appetizer and two pieces of their rendition of bang bang shrimp. The shrimp is per piece and they are fairly large; We decided to just have one each and it was probably the best thing on the menu. I could eat ten of those. It was very lightly breaded and the sauce was what you would expect; like a sweet and sour Asian sauce. The mussels, I was skeptical of, because I wasn't certain I would like the broth. However, they were actually really good. I don't typically prefer a southern style sauce, but it was done very well. It had pieces of Andouille sausage and lots of corn. Although it was tasty, the mussels were overcooked as you could see they were so shrunken in their shells and super salty. For dinner, I ordered the beef Wellington and it came out cut in half, face up, with gravy all over it. That's not my preferred presentation as I don't think the gravy was necessary. The steak was a nice piece and cooked to my liking. The puff pastry was crisp and there was plenty of mushroom paste inside. The gravy really turned me off though. I added salt and wished for no gravy. The green beans, which was my side vegetable, would be commonly overlooked at many restaurants. But I found that the green beans were crisp and delicious and well seasoned. The baked potato was standard fare; it was baked with a side of butter and sour cream, and it was really good. I love a good baked potato. It was not one of those huge baked potatoes that you find at some steakhouses where you can only eat half and take the rest home. It was a regular sized baked potato. We had a couple cocktails, the special whiskey sour, the Diana Krall, the Caribbean espresso, martini and some sort of lavender vodka Collins style cocktail, I can't remember the name. All of the cocktails were really good. The wine list looked like decent prices and some well-known bottles were very well priced. We opted against dessert as we were super full. Ambience was spot on with the jazz band playing in the background; we were still able to converse and did not have to yell. The restaurant was quite full as the night went on. This is a well liked place. Parking was easy, there's a lot out front with plenty of spaces. Bathrooms were simple yet clean. As I mentioned, we were well taken care of by our server. The cocktails were great. The food was good. I would recommend this place for the ambiance/music/cocktails and the shrimp appetizer. I'm sure there is something better on the menu that I could try next time- like a fish dish. My friend had the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and was satisfied. 3.5/5 stars overall.

Best jazz jam on Wednesday eves till 9pm! So amazed by the quality of musicians that gather to…read moreplay. Excellent bar and spirit selection and the bartender was tops! Cool tv screen with famous paintings rotating are entertaining for your eyes, as jazz fills your ears and soul. Really excellent ambiance and diners seem like the food was great too.

The atmosphere is the best part. Very waterfront style and relaxing. The food was delicious of…read morecourse, as was the pina colada! Great staff, very friendly and quick. Will definitely come back again! It's a great place to bring outside visitors to for a nice relaxing dinner.

We had such a great dinner at Farlow's on the Water! We ordered the maple glazed vegan chicken…read morebreast and the house specialty, the St. Croix Seafood Pie. I was pleasantly surprised by the St. Croix Seafood Pie--it was packed with seafood and had so much flavor. I wasn't the biggest fan of the puff pastry personally, although it was still tasty. I actually think a flaky biscuit would've paired even better with the filling. The maple glazed vegan chicken breast was delicious too, and I really appreciated that they had thoughtful vegan options on the menu. The real star of the meal though was the rosemary lavender lemonade--it is an absolute must-have! Super refreshing and unique. Great food, beautiful waterfront atmosphere, and friendly service. We'll definitely be back!

The food, service and ambiance at Chaz 51 Steakhouse is outstanding. Reservations are important to…read moreus. We are always greeted with a smile and warm welcome. Once seated, our service, is friendly and efficient. Our drinks and warm bread are served immediately, Once our salads are done, our main course arrives, hot and delicious. My husband is a steak man, and he says the filet is the best. I love the lamb chops, which are superb. We give Chaz 51 Steakhouse a Five Star rating. With the great food, service and atmosphere, The owners really appreciate our business. Make Chaz 51 Steakhouse your go to restaurant, we have!

CHAZ 51 -- 5 Stars Only Because They Won't Let Me Give 1,000…read more My wife and I were recommended to try Chaz 51, and let me tell you... this restaurant is only getting 5 stars because that's the highest option available. If it were up to me, they'd get 1,000. The reviews and pictures already had our expectations high, but somehow the actual experience still EXCEEDED the hype. We spent a year living in Texas, experiencing some of the best food in the country. When we moved back to Florida, a lot of our dining experiences felt underwhelming and overpriced... UNTIL we came across Chaz 51. They start you off with this incredibly soft, delicious bread while you wait for your appetizer. Everything is made fresh, so trust me when I say it's well worth the wait. And before I even get to the food -- the sweet tea was ON POINT. I had the French onion soup, while my wife and niece had salads. Needless to say, those were gone in seconds. We were damn near licking the plates and bowls. Like I said, everything is made fresh, so when your food comes out, that plate is PIPING HOT. Our server warned me -- but my wife knows how quickly I forget things. Now let's talk about this steak. I'm a SAUCE GUY. I ordered blue cheese and A1 sauce on the side because that's just what I do. After my first bite, I felt DISRESPECTFUL for even asking for extra sauce. NEVER -- and I mean NEVER -- in my life have I had a steak this well-seasoned and cooked this perfectly. There was absolutely no fat or gristle, and all 14 ounces were DEVOURed. I didn't touch the A1. I didn't need the blue cheese. The steak needed absolutely NOTHING. Normally, I save enough room to try some of my wife's food, but even if I wanted to this time, she wasn't leaving me anything. I looked over and she was already about 80% through her meal. I didn't even get the chance to ask my usual question, "Are you going to finish that?" because I already knew the answer. Then I look over at my niece, and her eyes are WIDE because the ribs were practically the size of her. She had no idea what she had gotten herself into. Our server was incredibly attentive throughout the entire experience. At the end of the meal, she asked what we wanted for dessert. I was STUFFED, but I really wanted that cheesecake. I had eaten so much and was so satisfied that I just didn't have the space. So the three of us decided to split a crème brûlée instead -- and even that was incredible. What really took the experience to another level was the chef actually coming out of the kitchen and speaking with everyone in the restaurant to personally ask how everything was. That small gesture made the entire experience feel much more personal and showed how much they genuinely care about the food they serve and the people eating it. Then, after speaking with his wife, who also runs the business with him, I found out he had been a head chef at Ruth's Chris for over 25 YEARS. Suddenly, everything made sense. Safe to say, we've found our new regular spot. Whenever family comes into town, whenever friends ask me, "Where should we go for REALLY good food?" -- my answer is going to be Chaz 51. It was only about a 30-minute drive from where we live in Sarasota, and it was EASILY worth the trip. Honestly, if it were two hours away, I'd still make the drive. I'm extremely happy we found a new place to dine, and now I feel personally obligated to work my way through the entire menu. My only regret from the whole experience? I DIDN'T GET THE CHEESECAKE. But there's always next time -- and there WILL be a next time. Chaz 51, you've officially earned some regulars.

Thought about coming here for Mother's Day as we are all on vacation, but we went to another local…read moresteakhouse for Mother's Day. We came here a few days after on vacation. Kind of annoying that they do not take reservations, but we were able to get a seat relatively quickly. I cannot express enough, how great the food was. I don't wanna bash the other steak place, but it ended up being in a strip mall and wasn't great. This entire meal was amazing. We got the escargot appetizer. Exceptional. Tableside Caesar salad, 10 out of 10. They had plenty of steak options. They had a New York strip special. I ended up getting the bone in ribeye, which was dynamite. I recommend the truffle butter. The ambience was somewhat old-school vibe with new school vibe in-house dining. if you were someone who struggles with loud environments if you're hearing aids, this place will be an issue. It was very loud in the restaurant. Tables were close also.

Not impressed. Filet had a vein through it that couldn't be sliced through with a steak knife. Mac…read moreand cheese was pasty and had a weird after taste. I was really looking forward to our meal as this restaurant is usually packed during season.

Took my partner for Mother's day dinner. My review is on a shorten menu on a very busy day. We had…read morethe roasted duck and filet mignon. Server was attentive and kind. The atmosphere was very welcoming. The food was good, safe , presented well. We will go back to try the main menu. Like I mentioned it would be unfair to judge the food by this day. If I would , there isn't much to remember. I do wish they were opened later.

We have ordered seafood. The food was pretty good, but the service was probably the worst I've…read moreseen in a long time. My parents went there another day, and they were turned off from food because the service was so horrible. It seems that even if the food is good at this place and ambience is good, it all gets bad when the service is terrible.

One night it can be 4 stars and the very next night it can be a 1 star with dog shit management…read more Stretto sits inside a beautiful hotel and resort called the sun seeker. There are great servers one night, but the next night you can get the likes of Joe and Jose. Jose peeked his head in our room (we had the wine cellar room with 10-14 people 2 nights in a row) First night with Chelsea and April rocked it, food was good too. No manager still ever checked on us. 2nd night after spending $1200 night before and spending $1600 the next night, we got a $200 wagyu steak placed down on top of dirty plates and apps that weren't cleared, table not reset, no steak knives, no side dishes. So i complained to Alexa. She's their GM.... She never came back. She never checked on us, she never said goodnight. They charged us for another steak they never brought. They finally brought everything else out, but the pastas were not nearly As good as night before. Also this guy Casey Smith who is the god and beverage director will not respond to emails. He pawns you off and takes the easy way out. Do yourself a favor and visit the hotel, and pool, and food court, but travel off site for dinner. Don't waste your hard earned money at Stretto where they could give 2 fucks.

Last night at the resort, I kept seeing the on site steakhouse and decided to check it out. At…read morefirst I was a little unsure about my attire, but then I reminded myself, girl you're at the beach, it's cold and raining... go enjoy yourself. Party of one and I was seated right away in the bar area. Charlotte was my server and she was great. I asked for her recommendations, which all sounded amazing, but I went with the grilled prawns, 6 oz filet, mashed potatoes, and Brussels sprouts. Here's my honest breakdown: Grilled prawns 3/5. The first bite had that perfect charred, grilled flavor... so good. But the second one didn't hit the same. Steak 5/5. Absolutely buttery, tender, and honestly didn't even need a knife. Chef's kiss. Mashed potatoes 4/5. Really good, just a touch too much garlic for my liking. Brussels sprouts 2/5. This one disappointed me. The cheese wasn't melted and the glaze was way too sweet. I only managed a couple bites and left the rest, which says a lot because I love Brussels sprouts. Now let's talk about that bread and butter... chef's kiss all over again. Creamy, whipped, and just downright delicious. I would gladly take that to go. Overall, it's a solid, typical steakhouse experience. Nothing over the top, but definitely some highlights. One suggestion though... please add key lime pie to the menu. That should be a staple at any restaurant in Florida, just saying.

We had a lovely Valentine's Day dinner! I love the food and atmosphere and service. I had the…read moreEggplant Lucarelli and my husband had the Mama's Supper with Linguini. We added the side salad's which were very sizable. Also we had the grilled artichokes which wasn't a large portion but very tasty. Our server was professional and friendly. The atmosphere reminds me of an upscale New York Italian restaurant - dark and clubby.

2025 New ownership. Food not the same. Sadly food is 4/10 at best…read more 2023 Wow! What a surprise. We met a friend here (half way) and I was blown away by the food. We have travelled here with fiends for Italian ever since.

Visani is THE place to be in Port Charlotte. Come here for the entertainment and be amazed by the…read morefood and service. I was happy with the effortless check-in process. My wife and I were directed to our seats at the bar in the beautiful main room. We ordered a ribeye to share and it was far beyond our expectations. This steak was extremely tender and flavorful. It's the best steak I've had in years. We cannot wait to return and try more of the menu. The entertainment schedule is constantly updated so we can have a new experience each time.

Extremely disappointing experience. I purchased tickets for a comedy show that was canceled, chose…read moreto keep my tickets for the rescheduled date, and then wasn't notified of the new date until the actual night of the event--an entire year later. I was in the middle of moving and couldn't attend, but when I contacted the manager, I was simply told there was nothing they could do and was refused a refund. The lack of communication and unwillingness to make a reasonable exception left me feeling completely disregarded as a customer, and I would think twice before buying tickets here.

We finally made it to Landy's for dinner. We snagged a table on the deck and got to listen to live…read moremusic. The service started out great, but once we had our dinner our server sort of disappeared. The young man who was running around bussing tables was VERY helpful. He grabbed us some condiments we asked for and went to find our server so we could get another "beer." Food was very good! We shared a fish fry. It was huge! We also tried the short rib fried balls... It was supposed to be short rib, cheese and potato fried into a ball. They could be way more generous with the short rib. The 3 we had didn't have much short rib at all.. mostly potato. All in all we will go back for sure.

Too expensive for what I got. BLACK AND BLUE Fondue.. fondue was cool, not warm, $18.00 for…read morethis..it was ok..not great.