Y'all I'm from NYC, and when I say I took a bite of this and was mentally transported back I tell…read moreno lies. Never thought a pizza slice would get me so emotional. Five stars for the pizza alone I gotta go over there and try the other stuff too. A coworker got pizzas from here and they hooked him up real good. Excellent service.

When I saw this up the road from where we were staying for the evening, I figured this would be…read moreharmless enough. It took a bit to get here tho as it's kinda hidden off a vary busy road. Anyway, once we got in we found two seats at the bar. It's extremely rustic looking in there. It looks like a cross between a biker bar and a slice joint you'd find somewhere in Jersey. The main character in the place was sitting at the bar, saying to sit anyplace. He kinda looked like Yosemite Sam without the hat; at least he wore gloves! We began with fried calamari, and as I could see into the kitchen from my vantage point at the bar...Yosemite Sam heated the side of marinara in the microwave. Warm or cold, it was bland as anything, as tho they opened a can of tomato sauce and dumped it into a pot with no other seasoning...Blech! Calamari itself was passable: a bit heavy on the breading but not overfried...tender enough. Since it's Lent as I write this, we wound up deciding on a 16" cheese pie. They also have white pie and Margherita for all the lettuce heads...however as I look about, I think basic would be better. They claim on their menu that the pizza is the "best pizza south of Jersey." Atmosphere on here, meantime, is VERY informal. People just cane and went to and from the bar to ask for this, that and the other even tho there's a waitress and the barkeep in the joint. Speaking of the latter, I had to ask for silverware when the calamari showed up...sigh. That should be automatic. Meanwhile one of the other guys just sitting at the bar picked up all the dirty dishes at a table behind him, from which a couple had just left a few minutes earlier. As more people came along, they interacted with most of the staff like they were all family or members of some social club. Definitely. "have not" membership rather than a "have" one. Meantime, onto the pizza: I asked for it well done, but not burnt...a lotta places in FL undercook their pies. I'm glad I did, because our pie was a bit less than well done; had kind of a light bake. Crust was neutral in flavor with a fairly firm chew; no sweet aftertaste from it or the sauce. Anyway: pie had a decent sauce to cheese ratio, and the cheese itself was quite good. Little flecks of oregano on top is a nice touch that reminds me of a good NYC pie. They also sell pie by the slice if you can't or don't care to order a whole one. It's got a full bar too, but this ain't the kinda place I'd really wanna have a cocktail. Four beers on tap and a few more bottled ones also. Meh...One last note about when the pie came out. Our dear barkeep handed the metal tray directly to me rather than placing it on a pedestal or what have you, like a good pizza joint will do. That's the last straw that persuaded me to render three stars rather than four. The whole thing came to $34 plus tip and I only had Diet Pepsi, and my dear Queen Bee only had tap water. They add 3% for credit card use too, so that didn't help. Would we return? Probably not, even if we were to return to this area.

I ain't even finish this poppyseed strudel yet and I'm already planning my next visit…read more The cosy atmosphere. The murals. The bomb customer service. The strong coffee with delish pastries. The foam on my cappuccino. Absolute perfection I have no critiques.

Couldn't tell you what I love more: the coffee, the food, or the vibes. Iced latte was made with…read morelove, the recommended chicken empanada was just right and everyone in there was so welcoming.

If you want the perfect yet some simple barbecue this is the place. The most amazing and genuine…read moreservice before getting the holy grail of Barbecue. The ribs fall off the bone while the brisket ribs when you simply just pick it up. Oh and that Mac and Cheese, words can't describe how good it is. Can't skip out on the potato salad too! Anytime you're in sarasota, this place has to been on the list!

We were sitting around talking about something sweet. We all had a sweet tooth and was hungry at…read morethe same time. Then somebody brought up sweet potato pie. Why did they say that? Now normally on August you can't really find a good sweet potato pie but low and behold my people told me about this place. I am not from Sarasota so I didn't know the gem they had down the road. Literally. So what did we do? Call them. How many lies do you have? I have three left. Hold them I'm on my way. Now once my friend for there she decided to buy some barbecue too. So we could snack but the main objective today was pie. She scooped up some brisket sandwiches and some ribs too. When she walked in the house and gave me my own individual pie I'm thinking it's just a slice. Nope it's an individual deep dish pie for one person. Did I say deep dish? Oh yes God! The crust was not store bought. It had a heavy presence of butter, it was flaky and it was also slight sweet. I could have ate the pie crust all by itself. The taste omg just the right texture. It was heavy, not loose. Sweet but not overpowering the sweet potato. Just the right amount of butter, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Jesus my friend can't never come visit Atlanta without bringing me at least two of these pies. I couldn't eat it all at one time either. So not sleep on these pies. Oh and there were no strings either. The barbecue was dry rub and some of the best I have ever had. I wish I had more of it but again it was a snack and not the focus. Best believe I will have me another pie.

My second visit and once again, my expectations were not too high. This place delivered…read more I went with the Vaca Frita with fried plantains and rice & beans. The only thing missing for me is the hot sauce which is easily added. This is a solid plate of food and on point for other Cuban restaurants I've been to. My wife ordered the Cuban sandwich. It has just the right ration of meat to cheese to bread and was perfectly pressed. If you're looking for a solid Cuban restaurant experience, this is your place!

The Cuban sandwich and grilled chicken were excellent…read more The fries weren't the same when I returned for a second visit. The first time they were amazing, shoestring fries. The second time they were breaded and a bit mushy inside. I'm not sure which is the norm. There is indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice. I wish they had a cilantro sauce for the chicken, like many Cuban restaurants in Miami.

Like others said, the food is surprisingly good here. Shared a couple of things:…read more - the crab cake: best thing I had here, soft and flavorful - key lime grouper: tasty sauce which went well with the fish and rice. The artichokes here were also delicately cooked - daily flatbread: a surprise hit, we'd get this again - cuban: our least favorite. Not bad per se but the meats were too thickly sliced for a Cuban

Good atmosphere and good food. Taking a break from the wondrtfull sites of The Ringling. We had the…read moreturkey and grilled chicken panini's. The sandwiches were served promptly, fresh and hot. The side of fries were delicious and seasoned well. The side salad was fresh served with delicious dressing. It was a pleasant surprise of having good food inside a museum. Carol our server was very kind and attentive.

The fish I order is ALWAYS FRESH and prepared as requested…read more The waitstaff is attentive, polite and the orders are prepared and served as requested resulting in a delicious meal being served the way requested. For those interested there is a case of fresh fish, on ice, for purchasing. A major plus it the restaurant is always clean. The women's restroom, for the most part*, is clean but could be updated. *The ceiling air vents are the exception as they really need to be cleaned. As an aside, the staff must find this establishment a good place to work as over the decades that I have visited there seems to be little turnover compared to other places.

This is not so much a restaurant review as it is a public service announcement. Avoid this place at…read moreall costs. Four of us entered the restaurant at 7:25 whereupon the first four employees we encountered (not our server or the hostess, just random employees) curtly informed us that the kitchen closes at 8:00. OK, so should we leave? We were starving but should have! Four crappy meals later, all previously frozen seafood that was poorly prepared, and lighter by $200, we regretted ever walking through the door. Let our lesson be yours and save yourself the trouble and expense. By way of comparison and not because we have any stake in it, we spent ten dollars less two nights later and had four great meals at O'Bricks downtown. Oh, and an extra round of drinks for the ladies.

This Yelp review specifically goes out to the incredible SONJA at the Sarasota Airport Dunkin…read more After a morning of travel, nearly missed flights, sprinting, and general misery, Queen Sonja was here at this very strangely located Dunkin ready to bring me back to life with an iced coffee. Sonja had no right to be this kind and helpful. She helped me nail down my order by suggesting I try the "coffee milk" and generally taking my boring iced coffee from good to great with flavor suggestions and her own personal favorites. She had no reason to go above and beyond and yet, she did! I cannot imagine the things Queen Sonja deals with on a day to day basis. Just after me, an 85 year old man ordered a small whole milk and she had to keep a straight face and say "sure coming right up." Anyways, I love you Sonja. Thank you for welcoming me to Florida with kindness and caffeine.

Nice little kiosk in the B gate area. The attendant was a hoot! Friendly and courteous! Asked me if…read moreI was military or a senior (yes to both) and I got a discount. Doughnuts were fresh and the coffee hot. Very well done!

I stopped by RONC Donut Shop using the Too Good To Go app, and it turned out to be a good…read moreexperience. The woman running the shop was very pleasant, and she put my order together quickly. I was the only customer there at the time, which made the pickup fast and smooth. The shop itself was clean, modern, and well lit. Because I had a "Surprise Bag," I didn't get to choose my items. She packed up five very large, very delicious donuts, and every single one looked great. So far, we've tried the yeast donut with pink icing and sprinkles and the yeast donut with maple sugar icing. Both were HUGE, fresh, and genuinely tasty. My 3-year-old was absolutely in heaven, even though she couldn't finish more than half of hers. My 1-year-old loved the couple of bites she was allowed to have, too. The value through Too Good To Go was excellent, especially since the regular prices seem pretty high. Still, the quality was there, and the donuts were fresh and flavorful. We will definitely be going again--a great deal, friendly service, and delicious donuts all around!

Ronc offers donuts, bagels, and a few sandwiches. I only recently learned about the existence of…read moreRonc and was anxious to give them a try. I saw online they offer a cheddar everything bagel, that will be something I will return for soon. For this first visit I went with their Breakfast Croissant, a sausage, egg, bacon, and cheese sandwich. I was hungry and this sandwich went a long ways in satisfying that issue. I was a little surprised the sandwich was premade and sitting in a food warmer, but after I finished it I thought it was flavorful, soft and easy to eat, and warm. Having it ready to hand out instead of waiting for it to be cooked was a convenience. My donut, because I have to have a donut, was a Chocolate Bavarian Cream. Fresh, very sweet, very good.