Comfort food. Comforting surroundings. Friendly servers. Gluten aware. Veteran owned (Tommy is the best!) "Sometimes you wanna go Where everybody knows your name And they're always glad you came". This is a great space for an intimate birthday party or anniversary celebration. read more

Great friendly service and conversation with the owner and bartender. Grouper sandwich was very fresh and tasty. Cut little neighbor bar with a lot of locals. Good spot read more

I had really high hopes for a good burger however it may have been my choice although it was a recommendation by one of the employees... the service was good however the burger was near flavorless and quite disappointing. read more

We had a late lunch here and enjoyed it. Red Pepper and Gouda soup - YUM! It was awfully hot weather for soup, but I was glad I ordered it. Very tasty! Hubby had the Mahi tacos (a special) and I had the chicken tenders. Obviously made in house, so very good. Service was on point, drinks refilled timely and super friendly. We look forward to returning to this gem! read more

Food was awesome! I had the crispy Chix thigh with beans/rice and extra side of collard greens! My server was extra sweet and professional! Will be back read more

$21 for a glass of St Francis Chardonnay. So I know of another restaurant that charges $13. Will I go back to 1818? Probably not.

The atmosphere --- reminds me of a small Cheers-like bar. Tommy and Mandy .... The owners have a great story surrounding this restaurant (which was once Knicks). So if I know their story it tells you about the customer service! They are on top of it! The food.....WOW! I asked Tommy what he recommended ---- which only confused me more about what to get (in a good way) because it all sounded incredible!! I' would describe the cuisine as HIGHLY ELEVATED bar and comfort foodI had the Grouper Reuben with sweet potato fries. My husband had the Short Rib sandwich (a special). The flavors of everything were delicious! The bread pudding - was so unique and over the top. I never order dessert but their description of it had my mouth watering - even after needing a to go box for 1/2 of the meal I couldn't finish. Im pretty much speechless about this experience. Just perfect for when you can't decide what you want because you won't be disappointed! I'd give it 6 stars if that was an option! read more

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Sorry Dave! Please disregard my above review. It was meant for another restaurant. Hope to see you soon. read more

Back again. So fabulous. This is my new favorite place. Chef: the food is outstanding, service is as well (Joana is the best). Thank you for all your hard work in providing a superb meal & wonderful service. read more

The 1818 Grill - American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Sightseeing in Sarasota and stopped here for lunch based on reviews. So glad we did!!! This place is clean, cute and the food is amazing. I had the club sandwich which was fantastic! My husband had the blue cheese burger and he raved about the flavor and quality of the meat and cheese. Everything came out quickly and piping hot! We had a slice of the key lime pie. Get it!!! OMGOODNESS it is divine. We devoured our food so no pictures except for the pie. Tommy the owner is a gem. Do yourself a favor, and come enjoy a meal at 1818. read more

The 1818 Grill - Key lime pie from heaven!!! - American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Good food, good service and friendly patrons. Cheers-like neighborhood establishment.

The food was delicious. The service was excellent. The owner Tom was very friendly and very attentive. Tom also makes one of dessert (Key-lime pie) himself. It was delicious. We had to get another slice to take back to our place. We will definitely go back to The 1818 Grill the next time we vacation in Siesta key Florida. read more

Very good food, really appreciated the owner making us so comfortable. He is sincere and wants everyone to enjoy the dining experience. We'll be back. read more

Went here for dinner and had an incredible meal and experience. The grouper was incredible, Brie appetizer also great, key lime pie and bread pudding were fantastic. Great experience overall and will definitely be back next time we are in Sarasota. read more

Today, we visited 1818 for a late lunch. The service was prompt and of excellent quality. The stuffed potato wedges, blue crab Caesar salad, coconut shrimp, and house burger were all exceptional. We will definitely be returning to this new local favorite. It is undoubtedly one of the best burgers in town. read more

Great atmosphere, service, and food relaxed and enjoyable! Love all the woodwork and old charm!

The food was excellent the services was excellent the prices are very fair. The quality of the food is wonderful.

Continuing my fish and chips expedition today I tried 1818 Grill. It is a very clean compact restaurant. The fish is flounder fried in beer batter which I thought was slightly on the thin side but very tasty. It was a very generous portion and the fish was delicious;it was served with creamy coleslaw and piping hot steak fries. I thought it was good value at $19. The service was top rate too but then the server was the owner! read more

The 1818 Grill - American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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We stopped here after watching the sunset at Siesta Beach! Staff were so friendly and so were the patrons. Food was delicious!! Loved the sweet potato waffle fries!!! Yum!! Owner was there and was wonderful and attentive!! We will definitely come back again!! Plus it's veteran owned! read more

The grouper sandwich was delicious. The sauce was a specialty of the owner and paired nicely with the lightly blackened grouper. I especially like the fact that the grouper covered the whole bun. The food was served hot which is a must for me in restaurants nowadays. The restaurant was a first for me, but I knew it was good from the moment I walked up because of all the carry out from the nurses of the hospital close by. Outside dining was another favorite. read more

This restaurant is excellent!! Located in one of the best areas of Sarasota across from Morton's Market. Menu has something for everyone. Best burger in town. Chicken Wings just like in Buffalo New York... my hometown read more

Service was great, nice atmosphere, food was outstanding and prices were fair. I can't wait to go back next time I am in the area. read more

Went for lunch, sat outside. Two folks working the place were great, very friendly and attentive. Waitress was sweetheart and quickly fixed a system error, was mortified. Grouper sandwich was fresh and nice size. Buffalo chicken was nicely spicy, not overly. Fries were fresh as were sweet potato waffles. Potato salad might have used some seasoning. Could see us hanging out here for longer visit and try dinner entrees. (No dig on just a 4, those for high dining.) read more

Great Burger If you are looking for a great burger, you need look no further than Knick's. I had their Chipotle Crumbled Bleu Cheese Burger yesterday. Lots of flavor, what with both the Bleu Cheese and Chipotle Sauce, and I could still pick out the grilled flavor of the burger. Fresh toppings, including a generous slice of pickle, topped this large burger. One item they listed for dessert yesterday was Carrot Cake, so I had a slice. It was a big enough to share slice with cream cheese frosting. I certainly enjoyed my rather unhealthy but delicious dinner. Knick's is located along Osprey Ave in Southside Village. We arrived early enough to find both street parking and get a table at Knick's. By the time we left they were filling up. They do accept reservations. The interior is mainly done with wood, giving the place a darker atmosphere. I asked whether the artwork on the walls were by a local artist and learned one of the owners had done the painting. Very talented. read more

The 1818 Grill - Carrot Cake - American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Sometimes on vacation you just want comfort food and the taste of home. That's what led me to order the roasted chicken when my family visited the 1181 Grill. This chicken was perfectly seasoned and clearly roasted with skill. It had a crispy golden skin that revealed tender, juicy meat inside. The entree came with garlic mashed potatoes, which were creamy and velvety smooth... with just the right amount of garlic to make them flavorful without being overpowering. They were the ideal companion to the chicken! The vegetable of the day was roasted zuchini and carrots and they were nearly my favorite part of my meal. Clearly very fresh and lightly seasoned and roasted to bring out their sweetness, they added a brilliant balance to the plate. After filling up on this fantastic comfort food, I was ready to extend my vacation just so I could visit 1818 again. read more

I hate to leave this review for a neighborhood eatery that we just tried last night. But, it must be done. Arrived early around 5:30, plenty of tables. Hmm? Is that good? We had looked at the menu before arriving and I knew I wanted the Grouper Rueben with sweet potato fries. Husband decided on the hamburger special, served on the marble rye too. Ordered a glass of wine (small but very adequate selection and one ice tea. Waited about 25 minutes for our meals. Wow, my grouper sandwich was soooo delicious. Fish fresh and done to perfection. Husband's burger was also well received along with his fries. Why did we wait so long to go to this gem? Owner was present, chatted with diners, brought drinks and yes, recommended desserts made in house. We had the bread pudding, delicious and not too sweet. Why I hated writing this? By the time we left, all tables were full. After more great reviews, we'll never get in. read more

First time ever and we will go back. From Katie, our server to Tommy, the owner and a Veteran to the local ladies at the bar. Service was top notch and the food was delicious. Baked Brie with raspberry sauce, sliced apples, grapes, mandarins as our appetizer. I ordered the blackened grouper tacos in corn tortillas with sweet potatoes waffle fries, hubs got the blackened grouper Rueben on a bun. All delicious and portions are very generous. We left with bourbon bread pudding with white chocolate sauce (breakfast next day for me). Tommy introduced himself and it's very apparent he loves what he's doing. If you haven't gone, please try it if you're in Sarasota. You won't be disappointed. read more

A true find! Tom, you are doing an A+ job, with the welcoming staff, cozy atmosphere, and the food, WOW! The sausage, sauerkraut, cheese on that pretzel bun a tasty combination. I will absolutely be returning with my hubby for dinner. So very nice meeting you today and looking forward to next time. Susan Nokomis, Fl read more

The 1818 Grill - German Pork Smashburger - American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Service was top-notch! The restaurant was busy, yet we were seated quickly, and the noise level allowed our large party to converse easily. Everyone enjoyed what they had ordered. read more

We were driving back from Tampa and wanted a casual comfortable place to grab a sandwich on our way home. We read the reviews and decided to try The 1818 grill. My niece is flying back tomorrow and wanted to try the Cuban. She loved it. I tried it as well and loved it. The bread was so good! The pork really had great flavor. Only one of us tried something different. He tried the 1818 Hamburger. It was huge, cooked just the way he wanted it. Very juicy, flavorful and tender. We tried the steak fries and potato salad. The fries were hot and crispy with a soft inside and just the right amount of seasoning. The potato salad was nice and chunky with a creamy dressing. Good flavor but not over powering. The portions were generous. We all left full. Two of us took half our Cuban's home. Server was attentive and did a great job checking in on us. We all thought it was a great find and agreed we would come back to try more items on their menu. read more

Great local restaurant. 21 years in business. I had scallops they were great. The deserts are coming made in house. Bar next door also owned by Knick so you can order the same food in a more casual stop. Prices are reasonable. read more

The 1818 Grill - Carrot cake. - American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Canned cocktail was basically tonic - I'd go with wine or beer next time. The 1/2lbs burgers were very good - both cooked as specified. Wide selection of cheese options. Very nice tomato and onion. Great ciabatta bun! Steak fries were excellent! Cole slaw was good, but a little bland - could have used more seasoning. Service was good and very friendly. Overall a very good burger and fry place! read more

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This place is wonderful! I Suggest reservations for dinner as it's always packed! We were a party of 3 and everyone was delighted with the taste, presentation and the service here. The venue is friendly and laid back with live music on Saturdays. read more

This place was wonderful! Our server was very friendly and helpful. The food was all delicious! We had the Grouper Rueben Sandwich, Philly, Buffalo Chicken Salad, and Club Sandwich with steak and sweet potato fries. Everything was eaten and dessert was ordered to go! Our waiter put directions on our bread pudding box to ensure we got the full experience from home. Highly recommend! read more

Continuing the tradition of a terrific "neighborhood" restaurant that you want to visit. Good menu, good food,good people, good environment. Just relax and enjoy!!! read more

What an awesome little hidden gem. It's been there forever, super cozy, and the food is spot on for the atmosphere. Took out two young children there for an easy dinner night and everyone loved it. Had a snafu with my burger being undercooked, and I thought it might be a bad ending, but the staff took care of it fast and painless, were super nice, and I had a perfectly cooked burger out 5 min later. Met the owner, an he was just as nice and friendly as the rest of the staff. We will be going back for sure! read more

The 1818 Grill - Chicken sandwich with Waffle Fries - American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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I was with a group that had the pleasure of eating at what was formally next and it's now 1818. It looks like a brand new place but it's still the same decor. Just freshened up. The menu is diverse soup, salads, burgers, fish, and chips, fish tacos Lasagna, and whatever their specials are. I had the grouper tacos and they were amazing. Everyone who I was sitting around, enjoyed their food and promised to come back. Lunchtime is a busy time for the new owner, but he managed to keep all our orders straight and everything correct. He is looking at hiring. He said he has more help in the evening. I highly recommend. read more

We have two friends visiting from NY and they wanted some comfort food. We chose to take them to Nick's Tavern. They have a great outside seating area but it was 59 degrees out so that wasn't an option. Nick is also an artist and the walls are covered with his paintings. The bar is really nice and it was packed with people as were the inside tables. We ordered their homemade ice tea ,cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, chicken fingers and fish and chips. The burger and the chicken were great however the chicken fingers and the fish was over cooked, probably because the hamburger had to be recooked because the first one was dropped on the floor. We figured that once it was done they put our food back in the fryer to warm it up. The waitress did give us two free desserts because we had to wait so long. Our waitress was super and loved the ambiance of the restaurants. Reservations are recommended. read more

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Ambience is charming, staff is very friendly, food was wonderful. Owner is a veteran . My new favorite place in Sarasota. Would have given them six stars but only five were offered. read more

1818 is one of my favorite places to have lunch in Sarasota. The menu has a lot of different choices and I've never had a bad meal. Daily specials keep things from being repetitive and the service is consistently friendly. Tom is the owner and you'll find him greeting the guests, taking orders and serving food on any given day. He remembers our names and always creates a fun environment to enjoy our meals. 1818 is in the center of Southside and is where the locals eat lunch because the food is good , prices are fair and the people are friendly. A must visit in my opinion. read more