Stopped for lunch today...and oh.my.god was it the MOST AH-MAZING food!! It was an actual food riot…read morein my mouth! We shared the Jerusalem Beef Pita and Lamb Flatbread. I am not usually a fan of lamb but this dish BLEW ME AWAY, COMPLETELY! I feel like a raving maniac but honestly this was a real taste experience!!!!!!! The side salads (house salad with tahnini dresssing and pickled onion salad, respectively) were fab compliments! The garlic sauce with the lamb...lip smack!!! Of course we grabbed the date snickerdoodles to take home! I will dream of this meal for a loooong time!!!!! Thank you, Florence & Boys!!!!!

Florence and the Spice Boys is good. We had the fried…read morecauliflower, the Beet Hummus. Both were great. I have had the burger in the past as well. If you like big flavor and colorful food this place is for you, lots of veg options as well. And beautiful cocktails. It's on a nice corner spot in the landings and has both indoor and outdoor seating. Food was so nice looking that we jumped right in and forgot to take pics. Service was good but not great. Was glad they have a QR code on the table. We were able pay that way so did not have to wait for the bill.

Excellent service! Very friendly staff, father and son both working well together to provide an…read moreauthentic cuisine experience. We tried several different dishes which had unique flavors we had never experienced before. If you're looking to taste something truly new, this is a great spot! The grape leaf rolls, lentil soup, and shish tawook were very good.

Walked in on a Friday night 6:35 pm & no one was in the restaurant so immediately it gave us a…read morestrange vibe. Interiour was very casual. During the course of the night, they got 1 other table & a few take out orders. There were 2 people working the restaurant - the owner who was cooking & a kid who doubled as a waiter & dishwasher. Food was very good - tabouleh, homemade pita, tender falafel & the beef cube skewer. The chicken skewer was dry. They only offer 2 desserts &b were out of baklava on a Friday night! They gave us free turkish coffee. Bathrooms were hideous - men's room toilet didn't flush & the women's room toilet had the handle dangling from it. I would try it again only because the food was good & I really wanted to try the baklava. BYO!

A five star first dining experience at 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen. The amazing Greek food met with…read moreattentive service by our waitress, Shannon made it an enjoyable night. We were impressed with her recommendations. She made us feel very welcome, which added to our fantastic meal. We enjoyed all of the appetizers - spanakopita, grilled octopus, spicy fries with feta, and dolmades. All were delicious, however, my favorites were the dolmades and grilled octopus. For dinner, we ordered the beet and feta salad and open face lamb and chicken pita. Absolutely delicious! To end our meal, we shared the carrot cake with pecans and cranberries. The combination was out of this world. Looking forward to dining here again. Thank you for the great meal and service.

My spouse and I went in while walking around the area. The food was very good. We got 3 appetizers:…read moreMontreal's Poutine (We love FF's like this. There was a good amount of cheese curds and the gravy with the FF's were perfect. Truffle Burrata, also very good the black garlic is strong but it worked nicely with the dish. A large serving. My spouse loves mushrooms. I like them but it was still really good. Cubed yellow fin tuna: Also a very large portion and good flavour but it could have gone without the tomatos (and I love tomato's) And perhaps served with a rice cup or something to scoop it up. Everything is diced up so it makes it kind of messy to eat. We got a burger to split. we didn't order a side but the waiter I guess put them in anyhow. The FF without the poutine are just ok. The burger on the other hand was really good and cooked perfectly. We split everything and took home left overs, as it was a lot of food. We shared the butterscotch gelato and had coffee to go with it. The service is good, The athompshere is pleasant. We will definitely be back to try some of the other items. I'm not a greek fan so I wouldn't touch those but my husband will. :)

Had lunch here with a girlfriend and we both share the same views…read more Service rating 1: The (son) was our server and it was a quiet day. He was not friendly nor attentive. We were served and then ignored, empty wine glasses and plates sat for a long time until we waved at him. We were in the main ding room so he was within eyesite. Food rating 4: The beet salad is wonderful, and the pita with hummus is very good too. We will try somewhere else next time.

Total lucky find via Yelp as we were down the road and on our way home…read more Dined here in a Sunday night; parking lot packed and everything else closed. Warm and inviting dining rooms ( three). Big menu, and all our choices provided us with exceptional food: the three dip special ( we had hummus, eggplant and torokafteri) with yummy pita; the chicken lemon soup was excellent; my spanakopita was light, crispy and fantastic, as was the accompanying side of Greek salad which had a delicious dressing. My husband ordered the seafood platter, and everything was well prepared, tasty and also light. We ordered some wine, an imiglykos, which was sweet and good. The table next to us ordered beer salad, lamb shank, and gyro platters which all looked mouth watering. Djonisi was an excellent server, very personable. The customers at the next table told us they were present when the restaurant opened two years ago, and that they moved out of the area, but to give this restaurant our business. This is definitely going to be our go to Greek restaurant from now on, and it should be yours too. (Also, ladies room had two large and very clean stalls).

Lunch today was a VERY pleasant surprise. I found Al Forno on Yelp, we were interested in finding…read morea good Shwarma sandwich place in the Sarasota area (we eat them a lot in NYC), but had, we'll say, "moderate" expectations. The storefront is nothing special at all, you order from a big tablet screen and then they have standard fast-casual seating. It doesn't look fancy at all and the restroom situation is weird (you have to go outside through a back alley for the men's restroom?). The workers were nice but I was only hoping for "solid" food. Then I took my first bite of the mixed-shwarma sandwich, and it was sublime. Perfectly cooked and well seasoned tender meat, they press the pita with just the right amount of salad/pickles, so the pita is crunchy and the meat isn't overwhelmed with too much salad like so often happens. Their house fries were spiced deliciously and fried fresh (which makes us want to try the Falafel, which we also saw them frying fresh). The food was *fantastic*, making it one of those diamond-in-the-rough places that you'd never guess had such good food. We're looking forward to going back and trying more on the menu, highly recommend if you're near UTC mall.

Stopped by Al forno Mediterranean Grill in UTC Sarasota with my uncle and had a good experience…read moreoverall. The food was solid, your typical Mediterranean cuisine but I will say it's a bit on the pricey side if you're just trying to grab a quick lunch. The tabbouleh parsley was chopped a bit larger than I personally prefer. I usually like it more finely chopped, but it was still fresh and enjoyable. Service was quick and the food came out fast, which I appreciated. There's limited seating inside, so it seems like it's set up more for takeout than dining in. Overall, a good spot. Just keep the pricing and seating in mind depending on what you're looking for.

The food and drinks were simply amazing! Their selection of gluten free options was 2nd to none. We…read moreall enjoyed everything we tried from the Key Lime Martinis to the full Branzino! Our server was thoughtful and his suggestions were spot on. We sat outside so the noise level was tolerable and the ambient music was great.

My wife and I were hanging out at St Armand's Circle in Sarasota Florida today. When we got hungry…read morewe wanted to go to one of our favorite places but we had our puppies and Blu Kouzina in pet friendly for outdoor seating. Here in mid October the weather was and is great to sit outdoors. We decided to start with calamari and it was honestly the best calamari I've ever had, it was cooked perfectly and it was enough for four. It wasn't chewy nor was it fried to hard and it came out piping hot. We also received bread to our table and it was warm, soft and delicious. For beverages they have alcohol but it wasn't our desire tonight, so I had a coke and my wife had a Greek beverage called "Epsa". So since we were both getting full, we decided to get the lamb chops which was highly recommended by our server. The chops come as an order of four and they again had to be the best lamb chops I've ever had. They were even better than mine and I'm famous for my chops. Let me share with you that the temperature was just right, they were thick, juicy and very tender. I also got desert but I was to full to eat it, it was the orange sponge cake and I'm sure it's as delicious as it looks. The atmosphere here is really nice and the customer service was beyond outstanding and with both great food and customer service it will definitely see me again. Our server was "Martina" and her helper were amazing, I would definitely try this place if your hungry and in the area

I dined here yet again on a weekend and was pleasantly delighted. Our server was efficient and…read moreattentive and our water glasses were never empty. The salmon dish is truly delectable and I love the accompaniments of an arugula salad and the gigantes (large runner beans). The salmon portion is great, is cooked medium with nice seasoning and flavor. The gigantes melt in your mouth and the salad side consists of fresh and nicely dressed greens. When faced with the decision for dessert, our server suggested the crepes that are on the. Brunch menu (as we were there on a Sunday). The crepes were à la mode and filled with a sublime vanilla crème and came with a bananas foster sauce which was rich and indulgent. I will definitely return to try new menu items and order my standby favorites as well. Thanks!

Food: lamb was tender and delicious, SPICY FETA dip was AMAZING!, eggplant rollatini was excellent…read more Pitas were soft! All food was so flavorful. Service: All staff we came in contact with were wonderful. Ambiance: very pretty inside.

Decided to try one of our favorite Greek restaurants in the Sarasota area. As usual, it didn't…read moredisappoint. Prices are up about 15%.and portions are the same. Decided to try their Lemon Chicken instead of my normal Lamb Shank. They give you two chicken legs and one thigh. They should add the other thigh. The. Chicken is served in a lemon sauce with potatoes and carrots. Very tasty although the carrots were almost raw. Finished with their rice pudding which they added raisins to for us. Service is great only one waitress. Nothing special inside but clean.

Such great food very please. Not only with the service but the quality of the food and the service…read more I love it when you go to a restaurant. And they're playing authentic music to what the restaurant theme is about. I recommend the Jeremy Sue and all the dishes that are on my pictures. You won't go wrong. Just ask the waitress, show them the pictures. And you'll be happily surprised.

I was visiting on a work trip and after a three-hour drive, I desperately needed a place to sit…read moredown, unwind with a glass of wine, and enjoy a great meal. A quick Google search did not disappoint. I happened to be right across from a beautiful shopping center and spotted this stunning Greek restaurant. Mediterranean cuisine is my absolute favorite, so I was immediately excited. The only catch? I was cutting it close. They close at 9:00 PM on Thursdays, and I was just seven minutes away with about 30 minutes to spare. I decided to take my chances -- and I'm so glad I did. I sat at the bar and was warmly greeted by a very kind and welcoming bartender. I ordered two glasses of Pinot Grigio and an incredible platter with hummus, chicken skewers, olives, and sliced meats. The platter looked intimidating in the photo, but it's absolutely manageable for one person -- just be warned, the pita bread will fill you up quickly! Even though I felt a little guilty arriving close to closing and staying a bit past 9 to finish, the staff never made me feel rushed. If I hadn't felt bad about the timing, I absolutely would have ordered dessert -- and probably an espresso martini to top it off. Now I know for next time I'm back on the West Coast. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed with a classy, upscale feel -- even though I showed up looking like I had just survived a road trip (because I had). There's only so much glamour you can maintain after three hours in the car. I highly recommend coming here for dinner and then walking around the shopping area afterward. It's exactly my kind of shopping destination -- you truly have everything you could think of in one place. I just wish we had something like this closer to home.

Great place for a nice dinner or lunch. Food was really fresh and came out fast. I ordered the…read moreMonday special $27.99 3 courses, appetizer, a board with Cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh feta, fresh hummus, pita bread, roasted red peppers, olives, and deli meat. Main course was Eggplant rolled with spinach and feta covered in marinara, mozzarella cheese on top of mashed potatoes, green beans and a red pepper. The dessert was baklava with vanilla ice cream. And my wife had the meat trio, chicken skewers. Shrimp, and lamb gryo meat. Also came with green beans, fresh Taziki sauce, potatoes, and zucchini. Definitely will be back.

Food very tasteful flavorful. Service was excellent. I had…read morethe falafel. It came with fries and a pickle. My girlfriend had the Israeli salad. She throughly enjoyed. Very clean. Host was a delight.

Verrry underwhelmed with the food as well as the atmosphere…read moreThe server and service was good Not sure if we will give it another chance being the location is good Absolutely did not live up to the hype