Not sure who needs to read this.......but today is one of those days that you want to escape…read moreeverything and everyone........but, I decided to come to Flower Child and was reminded that "this is my happy place". It's not just about the food, the atmosphere and the staff are unbeatable. It's something about just being here allows me to think and not OVER THINK, quiet the noise, and just exist in a space that welcomes me in gently, kindly, and smiling faces everywhere, the food is a PLUS!!!!!!! If you need a happy place and a space to just sit and be welcomed in, no matter what you days is or has been, you are safe here :) I am grateful for the staff and how I am treated when I'm here is just unmatched. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g34618-d33064885-r1074145257-Flower_Child-Sarasota_Florida.html#

We had a nice dinner here! My husband had been having some stomach problems and we were looking for…read moresomething light and easy on the tummy. This turned out to be just the place. We started with the Green Chile Queso. We really enjoyed it and were pleasantly surprised at how it tasted for being vegetarian. My husband got the "Forbidden" Rice bowl, and I got a build your own with shrimp, cauliflower risotto, and broccoli. Our entrees were tasty, thoughtfully made and curated, and light like we were hoping for. I did leave hungry though, but if you have the appetite of a normal person you'll be fine. The locale was bright and fresh feeling, in theme with the food, and the staff was alright. I am sure I will be back.

Came in for lunch and ordered rice, chicken, mac and cheese, and carrots. The Mac and cheese was my…read morefave, the carrots were good except some of the major burned ones which I picked out. The chicken was alright at first but then I could tell soon enough that it was pretty salty. I didn't care for the additional sauce options. I chose a white balsamic vinaigrette and a garlic aioli which is so much garlic. Customer service was fine they answered all my questions on what everything was. There's no labels or signs that say what the item is. Unless u follow the menu word for word which is not possible when u have to decide faster. Ambiance - this one is my favorite compared to the Tampa and St. Pete location. I do like the variety of items and that they do work with local farms.

Love Naked farmer but the energy is off at this location that it has caused me to have so many bad…read moreexperiences that I gave up coming forever. Everything from having a gloves directly touching my food (thumbs in my food specifically) to rude and unsimpathetic management, to incorrect charges on my bill. The food is good. Best Mac and cheese ever. Unfortunately energy needs to shift. I'd start with a fresh manager and team and have an owner overseeing this facility more closely. It doesn't live up to the original location in Tampa. Update 6/3/26: came in to give another try. 3 fingers with gloves in my food as I was being served. I told the gentleman and he said "we have gloves on" as he was touching his screen for the order snd counter with the same gloves . Gloves mean nothing. I chose to leave and not eat here. Such a disappointment that they are so careless with cleanliness even after the issue has been ongoing and they have been made aware of it. Also if a customer is not happy with gloves I'm the food, you probably should just offer to replace the bowl and make it right but the employees don't care. *Owners take note* unfortunately your management doesn't care and you won't be aware of this ongoing issue.

After a relaxing day at Siesta Key beach, we stopped at The Cottage for lunch. I cannot say enough…read moregreat things about this restaurant. It's got a relaxing beach vibe with outside seating and a nice patio in the back with enough shade. I could tell that they host nightly entertainment here with a small stage. For lunch, I ordered the lobster maki roll. I'm not a big sushi fan, but I was intrigued. This lobster roll was one of the best sushi rolls I've had in a long time. Also ordered include the blackened grouper sandwich, billionaire burger, and tempura shrimp appetizer. Our group loved every entree. The cocktails were also refreshing. I really loved my jalapeño watermelon margarita. Our server was wonderful - very friendly and quick service. Definitely an enjoyable lunch or dinner spot!

We booked this place via OpenTable since it received great reviews. We ended up parking next door…read moresince parking was a bit hard to navigate. The parking place had ample parking where you needed a mobile app to pay for your parking. There was a larger souvenir store there if you needed to kill time before your seating. Once it was our time for our dinner reservations, we were greeted and seated at our table. Our waitress was a bit sarcastic or had a witty comments that didn't sit well with my kids. When ordering our foods, the kids asked what type of drinks they had since it was not listed on the menu. She said Coke but didn't elaborate that they had Coke products. Since she said Coke so fast our daughter didn't hear the response and asked her the question again where she just said that's a great question and ignored her and moved on. Food wise - we had the Peruvian ceviche, Peruvian chicken, I think I had a special grouper dish. The food was good. We were able to eat everything and the kids enjoyed their kids burger meals. Outside of the waitress comments, the place placed nice modern music to listen to and had the basketballs games playing on the tv at the bar.

The meal was lovely, as well as the waiter. He was extremely kind and told us everything about the…read morefood. The environment was chill.

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.

Great service and great food! Will definitely be coming back the next time I'm in town!!read more

The food here is first and foremost FRESH and solidly reliable…read more I have come breakfast, lunch and dinner with my family (young and old) and have never been disappointed. There is something for everyone and the flavors and dishes are delicious. I am sorry grateful for a restaurant that prioritizes healthy and fresh options that are also tasty. There is no comparison in UTC!

We arrived on a very busy night. Didn't realize they had just opened…read more Everything was delicious. Drinks were yummy. Food was hot and unique. Great new addition to a strip mall with great atmosphere. Would definitely return!

We ordered two classic margaritas, and they tasted nothing like margaritas. We politely mentioned…read moreit because we genuinely thought something was off. Instead of explaining why they tasted different, two bartenders argued with us and told us we were wrong. They even remade one. The second one tasted exactly the same. Only then were we told that they don't actually use tequila--they use an infused wine product instead. Looking at the menu, it's easy to see why we were confused. The drinks are listed with ingredients like tequila, vodka, whiskey, rum, and gin. The only indication otherwise is a tiny line at the bottom that says they serve "Premium Blend Spirits." That doesn't clearly communicate that these cocktails aren't made with actual liquor. What really ruined the experience was the attitude. Rather than simply explaining the difference, the two bartenders argued with us, told us we were wrong, and we could clearly hear them making negative comments about us afterward. We ended up canceling our food order and leaving. Our server was kind, and we still left them a tip because this wasn't their fault. Unfortunately, the way the situation was handled means we won't be back.

I recently used Chef Patrik for a catered dinner on the beach. I am from Seattle and we…read morecommunicated over email and text, sorted out the menu and logistics. The Fresh Flamingo team did it all. The food was excellent, on time, organized. They even stayed to help get us started. I highly recommend Fresh Flamingo

We hosted a cast party for the next to closing night of "I'm going to marry Tobey Maguire " on…read moreSaturday. We chose to use the catering company called Fresh Flamingo. When I got off stage and walked into my home, I could not believe the astounding presentation that my eyes witnessed! Chef Patrk not only astounded me with his presentation, but the food was incredible! Chef also pitched in to make our bar work smoothly and make sure that everyone had what they needed. I cannot thank this company enough for providing us with not only a phenomenal meal, but with a professional attitude that exceeded all my expectations. Thank you, Chef Parrik! You and your company aced this event! Bravo!

I came here with my boyfriend and his mother and we were looking for something healthy and…read moredelicious and looked at food in the area and this one immediately caught my eye! It is in a very busy shopping center but you can find parking all around. When you enter inside the establishment you are greeted immediately by staff and it was certainly bustling. They are very patient when you are deciding on what you want and even explained the flavors for each entree. It was very easy to order. Lots of seating inside and outside and once we found a seat it was quite clean. The food itself was portioned perfectly and the flavors were very prominent. I ordered sweet potato noodles, rice, bbq chicken and sweet potatoes and topped it with green sauce. Everything was delicious that I almost licked my plate clean. I don't live in the area but next time I come to visit my mother in law I'll be sure to come by again.

Great option Great food…read moreEverything was super tasty and don't pass on the peanut butter cookies in the fridge. Friendly staff and everything was super fresh. Love that you can sit outside too

Phenomenal for people who have to be gluten free and for those who don't!! They have gluten free…read morebread for sandwiches etc, pancakes and dessert which I highly recommend. I had a turkey pesto sandwich for lunch one day and a tiramisu pancake for breakfast the next day and I have to be gluten free. My husband doesn't have to be gluten free and ordered the regular options and really enjoyed his food as well! My husband has the Italian Benedict and a mountain berry muffin the first day and the second day had an omelette and blueberry muffin. The decor was very cute and inviting

We go here almost every time we visit Sarasota, and it never disappoints. The food is always fresh,…read moregood quality, healthy, flavorful and well cooked. This time, we had the shakshuka and the kale salad. We also had a warm Immune Booster Elixir. It was busy but service was still timely. And the atmosphere is hustling and bustling - we sat near the door.

Best Italian sandwich EVER. Crusty fresh bread, just the right amount of peppers and perfectly…read morebalanced. Been coming with my family since the late 1960s & the Italian NEVER disappoints. Great daily soups too. WiFi non existent but with the circus character it's a gem and has been since the 1950s.

Vintage atmosphere. Good looking menu…read more Friendly, prompt service. Italian Sandwich pretty darn good. Not sure $14 for a sandwich and bag of chips is worth it compared to other good restaurants in that area...