Always my go-to when I am in Nokomis! The food is beyond excellent! I asked for the Taste of…read moreSarasota fixed price menu. Lunch is $25. I started with the avocado sliders, which were so flavorful! And, as always, I got my favorite Thai chicken salad. The rice noodles that top it give it that extra kick. The portion is always huge. I took some with me. There is inside and outside seating. They have some outside tables under trees, which keep it tolerable even on a hot day. I sat at the bar and chatted up the bartender. One of the waitstaff recognized me. So nice! I highly recommend visiting here!

I usually go out to dinner focused on good food and service, not necessarily health, but this place…read moredelivers all three. Everything is all-natural and organic, which really sets it apart. It's also located in the oldest building along US 41 between Venice and Tampa, built in 1923 and once home to the first bank and post office in Sarasota County. Definitely a fun bit of history you don't expect with your meal. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with shaded outdoor seating and a cozy, bright indoor dining room. While they offer plenty of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options, I went for the classic corned beef Reuben on marble rye with a side of organic, gluten-free mac and cheese. Both were excellent, and the clear dietary labels on the menu were a nice touch. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you're looking for great food with healthy options.

processing the CC the tip menu came up. It had 15, 20 or 25% options and I'm thinking well I…read morehaven't tasted the smoothie. I don't know who gets the money- workers or corporate? What is the service is like? Why is this tip on here ? I was perusing around the menu looking to move the transaction forward with the clerk staring down at the screen and people waiting behind me. I picked 15%. later when I thought about this, it made me angry - dirty tricks. they don't pay the self service clerk enough. likely she's making $10.98 per hour the minimum that can be paid to a tipped worker in Florida. The minimum wage in Florida is $14.00 currently. Tipping in US restaurants originated from a post Civil War employer strategy to avoid paying freed enslaved people.... so I guess nothing has changed.

Review for Smoothie King - Venice, FL…read more I just moved to Florida from Texas and was excited to try the Smoothie King here in Venice, since I used to go all the time back home. Unfortunately, my experience was really disappointing. I ordered 2 smoothie bowls, which cost me $20.89 even after using $6 in Smoothie Bucks, and the containers weren't even half full. The pictures I've posted show exactly what I mean. In Texas, every bowl I ordered was filled to the top of the container, so this was a real letdown. For the price, I expected the same level of quality and consistency I'm used to from Smoothie King. Instead, it felt like I paid full price for a half-serving. Not a great first impression of this location. I really hope management takes this feedback seriously because Smoothie King is usually one of my favorites--but I'll be thinking twice before coming back here again.

I wanted to love this coffee shop but the ice coffee tastes off, my husband couldn't drink it. Also…read morewe got a cinnamon bun, they asked if we wanted it heated. We said yes, but they heated it in the plastic container. In this day and age we all have learned about microplastics. That was a bit shocking. I hope they can take this and improve: It was a cute place.

I had the opportunity to grab a quick mid-afternoon coffee while on the island. Many coffee shops…read morearound here close early, but I wanted a caffeine boost, so this spot was an easy choice. When I walked in, both owners were present. They're doing a great job getting the business off the ground, and they've only been open for three months. I drank a medium roast Guatemalan coffee, which is known for its unique flavor profile and high quality. Apparently the Guatemalan is one of the most sought-after coffees in the world. I thoroughly enjoyed it and found it to be full-bodied with rich flavors. While I didn't get a chance to try their baked goods this time, I plan to on my next visit. Bottom line... I'm confident this café will quickly become a favorite among Venice coffee enthusiasts. Salute!

The girl with the long brown hair is extremely rude to customers. First off, I picked up a meal,…read morethat I preordered kind you, that took forever to get done. It was one wrap. My "promise time" was 3:47. I got my food at 4:11. My wrap was just laying there untouched as she walked around rolling her eyes and then finally gave it to me after I asked, and gave it to me with attitude. Gross behavior. Also, I didn't see the guy making my smoothie add a banana in there, so I asked if there was a banana added and the attitude I got for asking a simple question was not necessary. The guy had already left and my smoothie wasn't filled all the way and tasted like chocolate only. Would I care about this normally? No, but the rudeness prompted this review to be left.

I was here a couple weeks ago and was treated very poorly by the two girls working there. So, today…read morewhen I placed a pick up order, I was happy to see a new face, a young man who greeted me when I came in and my order was ready to go. Such a nice change.

I've been here a couple of times and find it to be a quiet place to get some work done. It's…read moreattached to a church FYI at first I thought I was in the wrong spot before I realized this so circled around unnecessarily lol anyway, no complaints about the coffee. I've gotten a latte and their matcha which is OK.

Located right near a public entrance to one of the beaches of Venice, Florida, Pilot House is a…read moregreat spot to get a quick lunch whether you're enjoying the beach or there on business to do a building repair bid. Albeit this visit was for the second purpose, Pilot House seemed like the perfect spot to stop in my cargo pants and work shirt :) I enjoyed a cold brew coffee (gotta have that caffeine for the drive back), bacon cheeseburger and fries. The lettuce & tomato tasted fresh, and they customized the onions away. The cheese was only American cheese and the bacon had a nice crisp, plus I added bbq sauce. Besides pretty solid beachfront burgers, Pilot House doubles as a souvenir shop with Venice FL branded merch such as koozies and sweatshirts when you want to bring gifts for the folks back home. The building itself is pretty cool with its high pitched concrete shell roof (yes I look at those things). Plus, again, it's steps from the beach and next to free city parking.

No more packing lunches. Delightful, clean, friendly and fresh. Tried hot dogs today. YUM. We…read moredon't usually eat hot dogs, but these were awesome! Very nice cashier. We look forward to trying the steak burger next time.

Pretty busy for a weeknight but worth the wait. The dole whip is great and even better when mixed…read morewith their coconut frozen yogurt. Haven't had frozen yogurt in such a long time!

This place is very clean, but looks too blank. It gives off sterile vibes and is not really…read moreinviting. The yogurt was good, but not great and I felt it was way too expensive for what you get. They did have a fair amount of Gluten Free yogurts and the signs were very visible. You make your own yogurt cup here and add whatever you like. The server had the personality of a wet mop and wasn't friendly at all. She just stood there, no talking except for telling us the price. I don't think I will be coming back any time soon.