Visiting from out of state with friends who Took us to MCG for lunch. There was corn hole Set up In front for entertainment along with soccer balls and seating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice outdoor covered space with ample seating spaced apart a nice bar with seating all around and lots of fans to take the edge off the heat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Hostess greeted us and was very inviting. The food and cocktail menus were filled with tempting choices. Everything ordered came in a reasonable time, temperature appropriate, and we were all able to eat at the same time which is a challenge for some with large parties. Chef Paul Mattison was on premises and spent some time with us. He shared that the fried artichokes, were inspired by his grandmother and was something he remembered as a kid. Of course we ordered those and they certainly delivered. The levels of flavor and texture were outstanding. Tom was very humble and appreciative of our visit. Other dishes enjoyed were salmon, mushroom pizza, and meatballs. I Wanted a salad with shrimp which was not on the menus but they accommodated my request without question. All meals were built with levels of Flavor and throughly enjoyed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]During our meal a band came and played at a level that you could Enjoy and still have a conversation at your table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]MCG was very clean all the way around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our experience at MCG and with Chef Mattison and his MCG Family was very enjoyable. On our way out I saw an artistic statue of a dog. I asked the host what it represented and was told Chef Maddison sponsored Guide/Service Dogs and for each dog sponsored you receive an awesome statue. I was told he had others at his other locations. I thought this to be a part of MCG's way to give back to the community so I researched it. I found the programs to Be called Superhero's on Parade through Southeastern Guide Dogs. Businesses that care about their communities in such a selfless way are a cut above. Bravo Chef. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Really nice and fun place with big patio outside with music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had 8 of us last minute. Delicious average food. We would return! read more

Some of the best salmon around and the server almost forgot to give it to me. Ordered the grilled salmon salad to-go but decided to eat some there as I was waiting for my lavender negroni that wasn't worth the wait and the server said he forgot to give me my grilled salmon that went with the salad. So good thing I ate it there for a bit so they can give it to me. That was definitely worth the wait bc it was so tasty [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lively live music playing and people always dancing around here[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will want that salmon again and again when I'm at downtown Sarasota read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]It's about the atmosphere here !! Hands-down it's a fun place to come have a bite to eat and watch the live band and folks come to dance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Every time I've been here it's been a full house band comes on at 8 PM and plays till about 11:30 PM Saturday nights lots of folks come to show off their moves and spiffy attire.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food is casual but the atmosphere dress code wise is a bit posh if you want to feel at home in my opinion.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service here is super friendly everybody is attentive so there's not a long wait for much of anything. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Klink Band plays 80's,90's and current rock pop songs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Mattison's City Grille - American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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my wife and I went there yesterday for a delicious lunch made with excellent ingredients wonderful flavor and exceptional service. All of that was complimented by our delightful waitress Stephanie. Their picked two lunch menu is an excellent value. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They offered us a table in the shade or the sun, wherever we were most comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the tomato soup and Reuben while my wife enjoyed, her description, an exceptional Greek salad. This is our second visit this month and we will be coming back again. read more

Mattison's City Grille - my tomato soup and Reuben sandwich - American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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The Food was amazing . Artichoke hearts very tasty . Lamb salad was good greek dressing ok. I go out with a greek lady so we went with the balsamic , i liked it she said could have went with about 20 less kalamata olives , My pork chop ribeye was amazing cooked perfectly (medium) the honey mustard and those caramelized onions were absolutely delicious .. Now why 3 stars .. plain and simply we never saw our waitress .. we paced our selves so ordered after the appetizer was done . But literally sat with no drinks and empty apps for 20 min before she came back took order . After that we waited for drinks all i had was ice tea and my GF had expresso martini (fantastic) .. but again never saw here tell dropped off meal . Manager got things for us 2 times . May have been a bad day . She just wasn't happy last night . We will be back but there were other server we will ask for . Again she got 18% tip and i am not trying to sound like i am better then anyone i start at 22% if your friendly read more

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Best Margherita pizza in Sarasota! We enjoy Mattison's City Grille every time we visit Sarasota and the food, service and music keep us coming for the past 13 years. Have tried other pizzas in town but they're always lacking. Servers Ashley and Travis are spot on. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great dance music most nights and we look forward to each visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Mattison's City Grille - *Margherita Pizza * - American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Vibrant atmosphere with seating outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our third time here. For the most part our meal was ok.. I had their newest chicken pizza which had way too much cheese and very little sauce. Their Truffle fries are excellent and they gave enough to share with 2/3 people. My husband was disappointed. H asked for grilled grouper sandwich and was brought a fried which was horrible. It had no taste. The sandwich was sloppy. He loved the mixed green salad. Portion sizes here are really large. Consider sharing. Service was great-friendly and full of energy. We enjoy the atmosphere so will probably be back and be more selective about what we order. read more

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Perfect place to visit and catch up with old neighbors in the heart of Sarasota. Good drinks and chowder in addition to my seafood gumbo. Our waitress was very good- made sure we were hydrated and did not rush us. A Beatles cover band performed so it was just about a perfect evening. read more

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Food is great the service is amazing and the drinks are excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is. Fun summer vacation vibe[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We stopped in after dinner to enjoy a cocktail and listen to the live music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When we entered, we were asked if we needed a table and explained that we planned to grab a drink at the bar and stand. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar was crowded, so we paused briefly to find a neutral place to stand before ordering.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Within a minute, an older staff member approached us in a rude and aggressive manner and told us that because we hadn't gone straight to the bar to order, we needed to leave. The interaction felt unnecessarily confrontational and unwelcoming. We left feeling uncomfortable and, frankly, singled out. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great spot to help beat the Florida heat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Live music, covered patio, actual air conditioned fans and fabulous food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Stopped for bottomless mimosas and food. The BLT and Reuben Benedict were to die for. Everyone was so sweet and made sure we had a nice cool spot to eat. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Oh and live music![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Mattison's City Grille - BLT - American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Took a very long time for a server to see us after seated and even longer just for drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not busy at the time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Terrible food. We ordered a bread basket, fish & chips, meatloaf. Every bit was stale tasting, nothing seemed fresh. Will not return. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment was nice for a live music restaurant and bar[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], [[HIGHLIGHT]]the other customers were quite rude and stood in the middle of every walkway and even pushed us aside while we were speaking with the host, we had to weave around chairs and poles to get to our table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drinks were inconsistent. The focaccia bread didn't taste right. The key lime pie tasted like a lemon tarte. They overcooked my husband's burger. I don't believe there was any Thousand Island on my Rueban. The service was awful. I was sat next to a massive fan and the waitress wouldn't come closer to me to take my order. I was trying to order my key lime pie without the raspberry coulis and the waitress walked away before I was done speaking. This place was absolutely not worth the price point. The waitress stood over my husband's shoulder while he was making the payment and the lowest tip option available was 20%. We will not be returning for any reason in the future. read more

Been coming here for years when in town that it's become a nostalgic visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has prime location and a good atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but the food has rapidly declined along with the quality of the staff. We had their pizza, as we do each year and this year it was just not good at all, my family all stopped eating and were flabbergasted on how bad it was. We ended up somewhere else as we couldn't eat anymore. It used to have cornmeal on the bottom and flavor and now a pizza from Publix is better. Really sad for a staple of Sarasota. read more

The entertainment is like no other ! Absolutely amazing!! Everyone has so much fun dancing.

Dined here last night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was pouring rain outside, but we were in the back of the restaurant near a wonderful heater which made for a very comfortable evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was attentive throughout the evening and did a good job of explaining menu items. The only negative I could point out is that they were "out" of the Reuben Egg Rolls which we had really wanted to try. We did get the Meatloaf Sliders (Delicious) and the Pork Belly Tacos (good) to share. I enjoyed several glasses of their $5 Happy Hour Chardonnay and thought it was excellent. For my entree I went with the Stir Fry with Shrimp. It was a very good dish, however, I would have preferred more Soy Sauce (my mistake for not asking for it) in lieu of the "Special Sauce" that came with it. My wife enjoyed the Curry Chicken Bowl. This restaurant has a large menu and we will definitely return to try some of the other items. read more

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My wife and I enjoyed our dinner which included the fish and chips and Greek salad. The drink specials were very good too. Our server, Maurice, was the best- so genuinely friendly and attentive. Make sure to order the peanut butter pie dessert. read more

I can't complain at all service was beyond Keith our bartender was amazing he went out his way and overall personality was so comfortable. Then the GM cam and spoke ......Brian he spent time to talk and make us feel at home.I came in from atlanta and i'm a manager there It's so great to have good service behind the bar as well as outside with Brian the Gm. was only here for the night thankyou for making me and my friend feel welcome before i go back to atlanta. read more

Made reservations well in advance of Valentines Day, dinner for 2. Arrived on time and were seated way off along the wall at a table for 2. There were about 10 other open tables on this side of the restaurant. Sat for 20 minutes, never acknowledged by 2 servers who walked by our table. Got up and walked to the host station, told him we waited 20 minutes and were leaving. He just said sorry. I re-responded to the text confirmation we received earlier in the day 20 minutes later when were securely seated at the bar at neighboring Patrick's. My phone rang 10 minutes later and it was the GM at Mattisons apologizing, asking if we wanted to come back now or another night and they would make it up to us. I appreciated that gesture, which accounts for the 2 stars, but we won't be back. Host should have fixed the situation then and there. Too many other great choices in Sarasota. read more

Amazing menu choices Delicious food and the best Bloody Mary in town! Definitely recommend this location read more

Mattison's City Grille - Bruschetta Shrimp Rangoon - American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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We actually found this place by mistake looking for another bar. Well, needless to say, we never made it to the other bar. We were drawn in my the live music (which they have nightly) and tiki torches and stayed because of the atmosphere and great service. Everyone is friendly and there to have a good time. We are younger and the crowd tends to be older but still was a great time! The service was quick and attentive. The pizza we got was absolutely delicious! The drinks were good as well! We already plan on making a return maybe tonight but definitely Thursday! read more

Mattison's City Grille - Margherita Pizza - American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Sat at the bar and our bartender Aaron was wondering! Very attentive and friendly, couldn't ask for a better experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food and band ( Wednesday) was great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Wonderful atmosphere in downtown Sarasota with outdoor seating[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], sat at the bar, friendly and amazing bartender, awesome drinks, got the fish and everything was delicious, [[HIGHLIGHT]]had a great band playing[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Enjoyed live music at this popular restaurant and bar in Sarasota. We had a great table right in front on the outdoor patio and ordered drinks. It's a great place to go dancing and we did just that. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Went there on a Friday night to grab a drink and listen to the amazing live music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Unfortunately some elder waitress that works there bumped into me twice. The second time I almost fell over she bumped me so hard. Never said excuse me or coming thru! Soooo rude! I Could not believe it! She was so unapologetic. She needs to check herself!! Watch out for her near that front bar area! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Lot's of fun for dancing and a night on the town.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Met a couple who have become great friends! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the tiki lights and party vibe![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We happened to stop here on the night the block next to them was closed for a GIANT Halloween party with live bands and the place packed with costumed people. It was awesome. The place was packed with the overflow from the block party and the servers were very busy, but they still did a great job. We had the burgers and fries which were served at the proper temp and tasted great. They also have their own live music and a fun crowd. We will have to try them on a "normal" day. read more

Mattison's City Grille - American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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We really enjoyed our dinner at Mattison's. We sat in the covered outside area and were comfortable there. Service was good, without being pestered every few minutes. They have a good number of beers on tap and a number of decent wines. The night we were in they had live music, which is always a nice feature. We started with an artichoke appetizer which was different, but very good. My wife enjoyed the lamb entrée and I had a chicken dish with sweet potato fries. All was very good! I'd certainly stop in again when in the area. read more

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Very not kid friendly. We sit at a high top table because my mom needs to since she had back surgery and it's painful here to sit at low chairs. We have been to dozens of restaurants that allow kids to sit at high top tables. They insisted that kids are not allowed to sit at high top tables due to liability so made the 4 and 6 year old kids sit at a separate table. Made them sit at a two top next to us. Would not let us get a 3 or 4 top table so a parent could sit with them. What kind of a place doesn't let a 4 year sit with their parent? Manager was really rude about it. And then some creepy drunk guy next to us starts taking photos of them because he thought it was funny they were sitting at their own table. Not a great experience for a family. Also they claim to have kids menus but didn't have any available. The one nice thing was that our Server was nice to us. Food was just ok. Stay away if you have kids. Horrible experience. I'm sure it's fine if you don't. read more

All around poor service, food and quality. Came in expecting to be delighted by the menu options and fact that it was poppin the night before with love music. Total disappointment. Coffee came out cold, tables dirty and food bland and uninspired. Service was very lack luster when you could find the waitress Manager/owner was making some rounds but uninterested in feedback. Would not recommend, there are better places to eat in Sarasota. read more

Super cool vibe. I loved the outdoor patio and the lights. Live music and really good food. Had a great night ! read more

Mattison's City Grille - American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Our server Maurice was very professional and personable. That's the only reason I gave two stars. My sister had something off of the brunch menu and it was "a miss" as she said, covered in too much gravy and overcooked. I had the chicken burger which was ok. Not worth the $19. It is tough to keep an outside dining room clean, but the tables could have used a good wipe down. Other than that there was great air circulation on a hot day and fabulous people watching. But the thing that most stood out was how much one of the staff members complained to us. Literally complained that someone left after 20 minutes because no one took their order. She said "people are rude and need to understand we are short staffed". She was also annoyed that we asked for a table in the shade (just finished a round of chemo, dr wants me out of the sun as much as possible). She said she was tired of everyone making that request. She also complained about her salary. All of these comments were unsolicited. We were just sitting at our table and she'd stop and complain. Just incredibly unprofessional overall. TL/DR Maurice was fabulous. There are much better choices for a casual meal in Sarasota. read more

Fun fun fun! If you're looking for a night of drinking and music, this is the place to be in downtown Sarasota. A wide open atmosphere, with many tables throughout. Our server was great at taking our drink orders and filled them quickly. The food menu had various options, though some prices were a bit on the high side. We did notice many tables ordering one of the reasonably priced pizzas they offer; and they looked delicious. We just ate dinner down the road, so we drank and enjoyed the band on stage all night. They were really good. Lots of people were dancing to their tunes. There's quite a few propane torches next to the tables to keep you warm on cold evenings. The plants scattered around the perimeter are a nice touch too. read more

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I came here because of the numerous times I have been here in the past. I have even used Mattison's in the past to cater a large event I held a couple of years ago. I even have a friend that is in a band that plays here so it is another reason. I enjoy coming here. Unfortunately, this was my first "not so great experience. We were greeted immediately with a smile and sat. As we sat there for probably 10-15 minutes watching servers pass by and no one coming by to greet us or drop off water, we decided to leave. LITERALLY, as I was putting my glasses away (on the phone like a teenager) Shelby saw us, read our faces and stopped by and asked if anyone had been by. She asked us for our drink order, which we gave in addition to our food order. Wow, I would have expected that someone, anyone, would have informed the kitchen about our wait, obviously not. We ordered 2 appetizers to start: The 'Tuna Tower' and 'Fish Tacos (blackened). 30 minutes later, as I was trying to get the host's attention because I hadn't seen our server, Shelby came back and delivered our food (No way were we going to order anything else)! Here's my feedback: 'Tuna Tower'- was absolutely delicious! Absolutely loved the chips and only feedback would be 1-2 more chips would have been perfect. We ate the remaining Tuna Tower with our forks as there was NO WAY we were going to ask for anything more and wait a ridiculous amount of time. Blackened Fish Tacos'- Would definitely never order it again. Really NOT a lot of flavor at all. The fish was definitely not blackened and if it was, the kitchen should be embarrassed to call it blackened. My other comment was that the mini-lettuce garnish on the plate was actually warmer than the outside temperature. It was fresh at one time but was warm and soft now. Overall, a bummer experience. Beautiful day to be seated outside, wish it all went as it had in the past. If they were, like most other restaurants, were short staffed, I'm ok with that. And in that situation, seat what you can handle! I was surprised because it really wasn't that busy at all. I even saw another couple leave their table and go to the bar because no one went to their table either. Based on all my other experiences, I will go back, just bummed as they weren't even close to meeting my minimum expectations. read more

Mattison's City Grille - Tuna Tower - American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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What a cool spot to grab a few drinks while listening to great live music! The tiki torches and TVs make for a fun ambiance too. My husband had a beer and I tried the happy hour martini of the day - was a delicious lemon drop. Didn't try any food but seems solid from what we saw coming out of the kitchen. Our server was very attentive and kept asking if we wanted any specific channels on the tv or anything. Would definitely come back! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Good energy and fun atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food and drinks were pretty good as well. Our server was attentive and efficient but some of the other tables appeared to be waiting longer than us for service, but the place was packed and everyone still seemed to be having a good time nonetheless. I look forward to going back next time we're in Sarasota. read more

Just got in town and needed an outdoor spot to eat. The outdoor seating area was pretty cool. We got there for happy hour and the drinks were pretty decent. The service however was a little slow. They seemed to be under staffed so I can understand. The server however was very nice. We stated with the Asian chicken wings and they were solid. The legs had good meat and the flavor was good. However, the flats were dry and didn't have a lot of meat. I got the chicken sandwich from the menu (forgot the name). It was extremely dry and lacked flavor (even with the sauce). The bun was hard and made everything difficult to eat. I tried the chicken without the bread and it was extremely dry. I was very disappointed as I expected way more for $19. This would be a place to maybe try out but there seem to be a ton more options in the area I'd try before coming back to this place. read more

Mattison's City Grille - Asian chicken wings - American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Our family of 30 came to Mattison's for a early dinner and we were so satisfied. Crystal our server was great and attentive especially for someone dealing with that many people of all ages. Food was amazing we ordered multiple things but these were the best. Atmosphere was also great it is right by a highway but it doesn't bother the vibe at all. Next time we come to Florida we'll definitely be back. read more

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