Dine-mark™ noun 1. A special mark of distinction, recognizing a restaurant’s quality, unique characteristics, and longevity If there is one restaurant in Sarasota which deserves a dine-mark, it has to be the Phillippi Creek Restaurant & Oyster Bar. In the “Old Florida Tradition”, The Creek offers a genuine, very casual, family oriented, waterside dining experience […]
SRQ Reviews on March 10, 2020 Every day should be Taco Tuesday! Let’s face facts; everyone loves tacos. In my book, there is no such thing as a bad taco. True, some are better than others. Some tacos are simple, others are creative and exotic. And then there is Reyna’s, authentically Mexican tacos. Located at […]
SRQ Reviews on December 18, 2009 Big tastes! Big Portions! Big Italian! That is Primo Ristorante…. Just north of Braden Ave and the SRQ airport, the “Old School” Primo Ristorante stands on its own. Destination dining Italian style, Primo offers “over the top” Italian décor, wine bottles, coffee pots, antique style Italian ads, and photos […]
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Simple, Quiet, Tasty Thai on Main Street in downtown Sarasota! When looking for a respite from the busy hustle bustle of seasonal downtown Sarasota, The Drunken Poet Cafe is the perfect venue. A quiet, unassuming restaurant location with dark woods, tastefully decorated, simple, casual, and comfortable. The Drunken Poet provides a warm welcome with seating […]
Everyone likes a special offer, right? Well so do we! The question is how do we communicate the various offers and specials from Sarasota area restaurants? In an attempt to do so, we have listed the following offers. These listings will change frequently and many will be for a limited time. We will make every attempt […]
Posts Tagged ‘world cuisine’ Artisan Inspired Comfort Food in a Casually Elegant Space On Siesta Drive, there is a small non-descript strip mall across from the Westfield Southgate Mall. This area, just east of Route 41 past Roy’s and Flemings, is home to …
Forks & Corks 2016 Festival will commence this Friday, January 29, and culminate with the Grand Tasting on Sunday afternoon, January 31. This year’s event will provide a number of venues for participants to sample a wide va…
SRQ Reviews on June 22, 2015 Shore: Continually impressive modern American dining… Perhaps one of the earliest Sarasota restaurants to enter the modern American cuisine category was Shore. With its open-air setting, retractable roof and well-defined bar space, this St, Armands establishment was a first-of-its-kind restaurant in Sarasota, and it hits the mark for casual, […]
SRQ Reviews on November 11, 2015 Blu Kouzina…A Fresh Taste on St. Armands Circle With all the freshness of a Mediterranean breeze, Blu Kouzina has emerged as a new destination dining spot on St Armands Circle. The second family restaurant (the first one located in Singapore) brings its authentic Greek cuisine to Sarasota. Tastefully decorated […]
SRQ Reviews on February 26, 2019 Local seafood at its finest… The historic Bridge Street area on Anna Maria Island (AMI) in Bradenton Beach is home to many bars, shops, and restaurants. The people, activities, and various dining options create an exciting hustle bustle. Even though this energy is pervasive, the community has maintained its […]
SRQ Reviews on December 12, 2017 If you are interested in doing some culinary exploration outside of downtown Sarasota, consider the North Trail; in particular, the Sunnyside Cafe. Located at 4900 North Tamiami, the Sunnyside Cafe building appears to be the breakfast room for a local roadside motel. Set slightly back from the road, with […]
SRQ Reviews on July 23, 2011 Something Old is Something New Again Sometimes all it takes is a change of scenery, or in this case a change of venue, to make a stand out impression. Such is the case with the new location and moniker of Patrick’s Restaurant newly renamed to Patrick’s 1481. Having served […]