Pasty Shop

(53 reviews)

0.1 mi

My wife and I had dinner and we both ordered the fried chicken which is amazing and the best ever…read more My side was the mashed with gravy a natural to serve with fried chicken, however. The scoop of mashed potatoes was served cold and only with maybe a teaspoon of gravy on top. As we all know mashed potatoes deserve to be smothered in gravy. I had to order a side of hot gravy so I could manage to eat the potatoes. Veggies of the day and the soup were both amazing. Soup was served piping hot. Just wondering why the mashed aren't served with chicken gravy instead of the brown? My wife had the sweet potato and loved it. Please fix the mashed potato serving!

Roadside restaurant along Rte 776 in Englewood serving a variety of breakfast and lunch specials…read morethat will keep you on the menu and indecisive. Cheerful staff , typical envioirment and meals prepared from scratch. It's a local favorite and staff seems to know most who come in. Wife ordered hot turkey plate from the lunch menu and I ordered SOS from the breakfast portion. Both meals were good, reminiscent of the diners and cusine of the 50s. Try them.

Pan fried Basa Fish, swimming in grease.

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Sign on front

Beachcomber Trading Post Restaurant

This is a favorite place to dine and enjoy the music especially with Mark & Jeannie who you can…read moredance and sing along with. Be sure to try the grouper or mahi sandwich & the best Key Lime Pie made by a local! We are also super excited to recently learn that they have a super clean health inspection which is a plus for us as my husband is newly severely immunocompromised.

Food, service and ambience were great. Parking is a little tight, but it's worth it…read more. Wish they had the steak Alfredo on their menu every week. It was amazing.

Indoor area with restrooms

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Beautiful location!

Ken & Barb's Grove City Kitchen

Let me start by saying at 3:00 on a Saturday it is empty…read more The menu on line is Not the one we were given. We were served right away with a table and drinks. My wife chose the chicken salad wrap with the homemade chips. She loved it. Chips were not salted. I ordered the Ken & barb burger medium , with potato salad. It was ok juicy, greasy, flavorless same with the potato salad. We will try it again for dinner but not impressed. $47 with tip 2 sodas no dessert.

This was a last-minute thing on the drive back home to Clearwater. We decided to stop in and just…read morebreak up the drive home with a little bit of late lunch. Unfortunately, the first food they brought out, which was some sort of fish tacos. Had a very strange taste and tasted like it was unfortunately not fresh. The rest of the food was very un impressionable. It was just bar and grill food. They had a live band playing, which seemed like it was a husband and wife team butchering cover tunes. It was a bit loud for the space and given that there was only about four other people there, I would categorize this as a bit of a dive bar.

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Lock 'N Key Restaurant

We had a great experience at Lock 'N Key Restaurant! We went around 11:00 AM on the Fourth of July,…read morethe service was attentive and friendly. The food was excellent, with generous portions and great flavor. The kids' meal was especially impressive it was huge and offered great value. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal, and we left full and happy. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Englewood!

Getting off the beach, this was a perfect spot for grub. The bat was packed, im sorry I didnt get…read moreto experience what I heard is the best service for happy hour but a tavle was just as good, our young server very pleasant. I had the Manasota Key Salad with grilled Chicken, and let me just say, I ate this around 3pm & could not have anything else for the rest of the day!!! What a salad!!! Gorgonzola with pecans, raisins, greens, the amount of chicken on my plate, WOWZA! SO DELICIOUS!!! My mojito wasnt bad either They even have valet parking, which looks ridiculous upon first glance, but I bet at 5 or 6 pm when traffic is really flowing, it makes perfect sense. Rock on you guys, great spot, would love to visit again.

Jalapeno cream cheese burger with side salad and balsamic dressing

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View from outdoor dining patio

The Backyard Bar

3.6

(7 reviews)

2.5 mi

I believe the best food can be found in hidden gems like this! The reviews convinced me to give…read morethem a try. It's TRUE that the Backyard Bar & Grill is located next to Skips Marina. There are only 6 parking spots, lol, that go in one direction., so when you leave you have to back out. It's a pickle! I'm not sure where you park when this area is full. Cute, cozy, friendly spot full of locals relaxing and having drinks. I asked, wheres the grilled burgers? The lady replied, we haven't served burgers in weeks. However, you can buy a hot dog from their rotisserie. No thank you, this is not what I expected. They are Backyard Bar minus the Grill part. FIVE STARS because they are doing great as a local bar. I'm writing this review to update previous reviews ... and give you a heads up.

Lovely little hidden gem on Placida. No food yet but we were told they will have it in a couple of…read moreweeks. We each had a beer and enjoyed the view on a perfect day. We will be back.

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Cafe 776

Great value and food. Simple is the setting because they focus on fresh large helpings of delicious…read moreseafood.

Great fish basket Fried shrimp basket. Good fries and Cole slaw. Huge portions Excellent…read moreservice. Reasonable prices.

Grilled Grouper King size portion with coleslaw and cottage cheese.

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Menu 8/24

The Lighthouse Grill

Excellent experience. Tried the barbecue sampler. Green beans were cooked perfectly, coconut rice…read morewas absolutely delicious. I must try for anyone. The barbecue overall was very good. Brisket was a little dry, but everything else was so delicious that I wasn't even interested in the brisket. The sausage was an absolute must try. Ribs were great. Chicken was delicious. Overall, staff was nice and got seated quickly despite going on a busy night. Had time to grab a drink at the end of the dock around sunset before we ate. Great live music playing classic hits. Really a fantastic overall experience. Parking lot is tight, but got a spot right away.

Gluten Free (Celiac):…read more Had a great experience! Nothing is marked on the menu but my waitress was good with running to the kitchen to check on items. I had the baby back ribs, they were so tender. Sides: the fries used to be gluten free but are now fried in a shared fryer. Since I didn't feel comfortable eating any of the sides I asked if I could have a caesar salad instead (no croutons). They do not offer side salads (should!) but since my order came with 2 sides she just charged me $4 for the originally $16 salad in substitute for the two $5 sides included in my order. The atmosphere was wonderful. Dick and Kammy played live music and the sunset on the deck was beautiful! Would definitely come back to try the gluten free chocolate torte :)

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Drinks

Wink's Old Town Grill

I wanted to update my review to remind everyone that the soups here are delicious! And all are…read morehomemade!! My whole crowd loves the lobster bisque! It as good as a higher-end restaurant! The other soups are fantastic as well! We had the burgers-and it was great! Just like a homemade burger you would grill at home! And it had a nice bun that held up to the ketchup! My mom had the fish sandwich-and it was terrific! She also had the sweet potato fries,which were also delightful!

Home fries... i guess? Very disappointed. Definitely out of a bag from Costco. Very blandread more

Coconut French Toast, crispy bacon, and hashbrowns.

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Not fancy! But good!!

Libee's Sports Bar & Grill

I ordered the chicken pot pie and it was so good, i cant atop thinking about it!? The food is…read morealways very tasty!

I've only ever had take-out (not really a sports or bar guy) but I've loved almost every dish I've…read moretried. The managers and hostesses are kind and attentive and even from standing at the front I can tell the atmosphere is jovial.

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Menu February 2025

Artur’s

Niece and good place One of the Best Bars in Florida…read more Cooling your drink on ice, Perfect !!!

Artur's Restaruant! A European Gem in Englewood…read more Charlotte County Girlfriends were all excited to try a new place for our Wednesday's lunch group. Well Artur's impressed each lady in a large group. From their variety of pierogis, deliciously prepared kielbasa, Salmon dishes with freshness abound, one Salmon offered beautiful beets sparking moist. The Rueben perfection, others had the variation of salads, Greek, Beet Carpaccio, Garden. Gyros's, with Chicken Sandwich with Boom Sauce, Philly Cheeese and so many more other delights! Our outstanding full attentive servers were Khaley and Miranda! Both were spot on! Drinks, Apps, Entree, special requests on the entree, nothing was an issue to accommodate our ladies. We were placed in their large private room and the set in a U SHAPE was very accommodating for all to be able to speak and hear each other. Artur, the staff made our special event a lunch a fun and outstanding time. We will definitely return in the future! If you haven't been, you are missing a taste of European cuisine.

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Inside Ambiance

Nicola's Italian Kitchen

I almost didn't want to review because I don't need more competition to get in!…read more This is a great little neighborhood homemade Italian restaurant. I appreciate the love of the homemade aspect and so happy after 21 months of working out of their food truck they are rebuilt from Ian. Good house wine, outstanding chicken dishes, solid pasta dishes make us come back pretty much weekly. My husband and I order the piccata and franchese almost every time because it reminds us of a place back in MI that we used to frequent before we moved down here for most of the year and it was our regular place. Service is great and we have been outed! They know our order I still have to try their desserts they look completely yummy. you will be disappointed if you go. Snowbirds have this place packed so plan ahead.

Always Delicious go before Season hit or make a reservation! Yes, busy place great atmosphere tooread more

Our very reasonable bill for such enjoyable food. Certainly worth every penny. We are from Nantucket. Great food.

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Texas Best Barbecue

Bbq was very good. I also enjoyed the Texas cornbread. Service was fast and friendly.read more

Real Texas BBQ in southwest Florida - Finding great bbq in Florida can sometimes be a daunting…read moretask, I've eaten lots of bbq and consider myself somewhat of an bbq aficionado having enjoyed bbq across this great country, every region has their own unique and different styles so believe me when I say all bbq is not created equal. Texas bbq has always been at the top of my list after traveling and working in Texas for decades and experiencing what I think is some of the best on the planet. I admit my expectations were pretty high long before I walked through the door here - just from the exterior and interior ambiance I immediately knew these people are serious bbq people and some of the friendliest you'll ever meet. In my opinion eating bbq should be an experience yes the meat preparations are of the utmost most importances but the sides, and desserts also have to be on point as well and of course fresh brewed tea. I wanted to try it all which is not reasonable so I read the menu, scanned the daily specials board(s) and also considered the recommendations by our wonderful server. We enjoyed some great sandwiches and sides and couldn't of had a better lunch during our drive through southwest Florida. Chopped Brisket Sandwich - the bun was fresh and toasted perfectly so it held up to the sauce that I drenched on the beautifully smoked meat, the lean to fat ratio was absolutely perfect and the smoked flavors came through making this one of the best bbq sandwiches I've eaten in a very long time. Pulled Pork Sandwich - the perfectly smoked pork was piled high and very lean, this is a big and delicious work of art. We ordered the sauce on the side so we could control the portion and it worked out great. Pinto Beans - these beans are cooked down until they melted into the smooth and creamy broth that was filled with onions and jalapeño peppers - these are a must try especially if you top them with some fresh raw onion and a few dashes of the Tabasco Pepper Vinegar table side the only thing I regret is that I didn't get a quart of these to take back to the campground. Fried Okra - Crispy deliciousness a southern delicacy served with ranch dressing, this combination is never a disappointment when done right and they do the okra right here. It was nice to get pickles and raw onions on the side, in my opinion if a bbq joint misses this step they don't understand what a bbq experience should be. We really enjoyed our meals here and appreciated the hospitality from the staff, great food, great service all at a reasonable price is always a winning combination, this is definitely a place I hope to return to soon...

Pulled pork sandwich with side of fries. Beef Brisket Sandwich with a side of fries and mash potatoes. Rack of St. Louis ribs

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Snake skin and Texas flag on the wall

Ping's Kitchen Chinese Take-Out

4.0

(69 reviews)

3.8 mi

Food was great and fast and not expensive! I didn't know about this gem so close to my house. I…read morewill definitely be returning here to again soon.

Best Chinese food in Englewood.Food is not greasy.Service is fast and friendly. Good value for the…read moreprice.

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Lock 'N Key Restaurant

We had a great experience at Lock 'N Key Restaurant! We went around 11:00 AM on the Fourth of July,…read morethe service was attentive and friendly. The food was excellent, with generous portions and great flavor. The kids' meal was especially impressive it was huge and offered great value. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal, and we left full and happy. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Englewood!

Getting off the beach, this was a perfect spot for grub. The bat was packed, im sorry I didnt get…read moreto experience what I heard is the best service for happy hour but a tavle was just as good, our young server very pleasant. I had the Manasota Key Salad with grilled Chicken, and let me just say, I ate this around 3pm & could not have anything else for the rest of the day!!! What a salad!!! Gorgonzola with pecans, raisins, greens, the amount of chicken on my plate, WOWZA! SO DELICIOUS!!! My mojito wasnt bad either They even have valet parking, which looks ridiculous upon first glance, but I bet at 5 or 6 pm when traffic is really flowing, it makes perfect sense. Rock on you guys, great spot, would love to visit again.

Jalapeno cream cheese burger with side salad and balsamic dressing

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View from outdoor dining patio

Spinnaker Cafe

This place was hopping on a Sunday morning and they both handled the crowd and attentiveness to our…read moretable exceptionally well. A 5 for service. The coffee, and its temp, also a 5. A couple breakfast entrees were less impressive. Way too much chocolate on the chocolate chip pancakes, I'll let slide as being subjective, omelette special got rave reviews. Cinnamon French toast was less satisfying... My creamed chipped beef would've graded higher with crispy toast. All in all a worthy seashore breakfast joint.

Shari and I went to Spinnaker Cafe for Breakfast. It's a great Homey Roadside Diner full of Florida…read morelocals! It's a jewel! There is a long counter w metal bar stools and booths w a second room with tables! They are open early morning until about 2pm! It's a Breakfast Brunch and Lunch location! Shari ordered Chipped Beef over Toast w a side of Home Fried Potatoes and a sweet tea! I ordered Poached Eggs Florentine w Benedict sauce Spinach & tomatoes w a side of sliced tomatoes.. W unsweetened tea and a glass of water w lemon! The service was outstanding! Not only one waitress but 3 different servers checked on us! The food was amazing! Definitely recommend and would eat here again! 5 stars definitely!!

Two eggs over, easy seated, rye toast, great home, fries, and new sausage with a great flavor

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Mary A.

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6

12

13 years ago

I love this shop. Pasty is pronounced "Pass-ty". Not pastry like you might first think. Delicious meat pies. I love Fridays because that's when she makes her fabulous Lobsta Bisque. Thursdays soup offering is a healthy kale soup. Every day there are two soups available. Pam makes the cookies, too. The best Root Beer ever from Sprecher's - a micro-brewery in Milwaukee. Pam, the owner, has a full line of drinks available. Check it out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Dan G.

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8 years ago

Great We were there this afternoon how ever we think we left our credit card. We went straight home without stopping please call 309-236-6165. hope you have it. Nice to have those Michigan pasties again Reminds me of the good old days. 6/15/2018 read more

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I guess the name has changed but my guess is the same owners operate this spot. Wife and I stopped…read morein for a quick meal on our way to a Christmas show. The restaurant is located in the mall area at Jacaranda. It is spacious with typical booth and table settings, It is a quiet spot and it seems to us that the owners do the waiting service as well as the food preparation. We both ordered sandwiches, I ordered Roasr beef with peppers, onions and provolone cheese and wife ordered a burger along with Old Bay homemade chips. Both orders were absolutely delicious and hit the spot, give this spot a try.

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