Q-Tips Reviews

PIER  22 -1200 1st Ave W., Bradenton, (941) 748-8087      pier22dining.com  

Pier 22 – Good drinks, food, ambiance & nice service . Had a wonderful time with long time friend, Roger.

 Q’s had: Old Fashion – Maker’s Mark Whiskey, simple syrup, orange bitters.

We shared: Spring rolls.

Good Friend had: Sangria & Braised Ribs – molasses coffee barbecue, slaw &  Point Judith Calamari – 8 oz., fried calamari and soy mustard sauce.

Mrs. Q had: French Onion Soup – Caramelized sweet onions with fresh thyme, toasted croutons and melted provolone & 1976 – Iceberg lettuce and Parmesan dressing finished with applewood smoked bacon crumbles, chopped egg and Parmesan cheese.

Mr. Q had:  New England Clam Chowder – Creamy chowder filled with fresh clams, potatoes and vegetables, served with oyster crackers & Mussels and Bleu – 12 oz., white wine, garlic butter, spinach, bleu cheese, bacon. 

French Onion Soup

BRIO – 190 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota, FL 34243, (941) 702-9102
brioitalian.com

Q-Tips say: Go and enjoy, we did. Happy Hour begins at 3:00 to 7:00 in the bar/or outside sitting. 

Each Q had:  Their Manhattan. Shared the bread.

 Mrs. Q had: Small House Salad  – Minestrone (N) Carpaccio –  Shaved tender beef, field greens, capers, mustard aioli. 

Mr. Q had: LOBSTER BISQUE – A light cream lobster bisque with a touch of sherry & then Carpaccio – Shaved tender beef, field greens, capers, mustard aioli.  

 Indoor/outdoor/bar area seating & good libations.

Lobster Bisque

4/22/24 – Monday Madness – Subs

Monday Madness – you get 50% off Well Drinks, House Wines, Beer & Beverages & All you can eat buffets.

Q-tips say: Yes, go if you like Monday Madness. Enjoy the food/drinks and seeing neighbors in the hood. Enjoyed & we will stick with Wings & Nacho Madness & Slider Madness. Perhaps Pasta Night. Pizza Madness/Subs & More Madness was just so so – way to much bread. The Best part was visiting with neighbor in the hood.

The Q-tips say: Sub Madness – was just ok nothing special. We had our usual Libations.

Mrs. Q says: We will stick to WING Madness, NACHO Madness & SLIDER Madness & maybe Pasta Night.

Sub Madness had: Buns, & Sides: Several salads – pasta salads & various sauces/toppings- cheese, etc.

A selection of toppings: lettuce, cheese, onions, several condiments & a variety of salads to choose from.

2215 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL 34229 (941) 918-8771

www.rosebudssarasota.com

4/20/24 – Had good dinner/drinks and enjoyed every aspect of this visit.

YES, to Rosebud. Go in the Dining Room.

During “snow bird/money birds & spring break time,” make a reservation for the dining room.

The dining room is much nicer & not as loud so you can actually carry on a conversation especially during “prime season“. Go to the dining room & ask for TOM – One of the nicest people & server we have met.

Had a great time with long time friends from LongBoat Key- Rae Ann & Chuck.

We shared the bread & butter. Also shared a special dessert treat from our friends – CREME BRULEE.

Rae Ann had: Scotch & Water, Caesar Salad, Liver & Onions.

Chuck had: Scotch & Water, Caesar Salad, Liver & Onions.

Mrs. Q had: Old Fashion up – dirty ice on the side.

Mr. Q had: Perfect Manhattan up – dirty ice on the side.

Mrs. Q had: Braised Lamb Shank over Rice w/ Spanish sauce.

Mr. Q had: Braised Lamb Shank over Rice w/ Spanish sauce.

Some of our favorite dishes: Awesome Prime Rib dinner, delicious fish items such as Salmon, several whitefish choices, ribs, shrimp, best Liver & Onions around. Go in the dining room & enjoy.

Connors  Steak/Seafood – 3501 S Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, FL,  (941) 260-3232 , http://connorsrestaurant.com

Q-tips say:  They offer the same menu to eat in/to go/take out

Go and enjoy! Good food, drinks and ambiance & great service.

Began with sharing: A dozen Blue Point Oysters & shared fresh bread with delicious champagne butter.

Libations: Old Fashion up (dirty ice on the side – ice from the shaker) & Perfect Manhattan up.

Mrs. Q had: GRILLED SHRIMP — four jumbo grilled shrimp, aioli sauce, couscous & veggies.

The Mr. had:  LOBSTER CRAB BISQUE Soup & Blackened Fish Trout & Mac & Cheese & Coleslaw on the side.

Blue point oysters

4/17/24 – BD babies for any month is a Free Meal but you must pay for drinks. One BD complimentary meal per year & may be used any month for Birthday Buffet.

Menu: Salad bar, Buffet with Queen cut Prime Rib, Salmon Florentine, Chef’s Potato and Vegetable, Birthday cupcake and beverage. Dinner is complimentary for the members celebrating their birthday.

Not your birthday? $29.00 plus tax and gratuity.

**Members receive one complimentary birthday buffet per calendar year.

. Q-tips say: Food was good.

We used our complimentary BD dinner. Enjoyed the visit with good neighbors in the hood.

Peridia Golf & CC Dining —  4950 Peridia Boulevard East,  Bradenton, FL 34203   –  941-758-2582 – peridiagcc.net  

Q-tips say:  Service/drinks/ Pasta Night dinner was just ok but had fun with the  neighbors in the hood.

Q – tips had: We began our dinner with our usual libations – An Old Fashion – up  & dirty ice on the side.  The other half had his Perfect Manhattan.

PASTA NIGHT – Caesar salad only & some kind of a bread stick & then choose your pasta,  pasta sauce with your toppings of choice (shrimp/peas, black olives/sausage,  etc.  Pasta Night Buffet dinner you get to choose your pasta, sauce, meats, shrimp etc. & how much of each.  Wish they would have the cheese garlic bread instead of the boring bread stick.

The best part of the evening was visiting with friends/neighbors in the hood.

University Town Center – 67 N. Cattlemen Rd. Sarasota – 941.358.6272

selvagrill.com

Q-tips say: Yes, go and enjoy. We went for the Happy Hour menu – 4pm to 6pm in the Bar/Lounge only.

Mrs. Q had: Old Fashioned – Canton Ginger liquor, bourbon, muddled orange and cherry with bitters with dirty ice on the side.

Lamb Chops – Soup of the day: delicious Chicken Soup & Seared New Zealand lamb chops, Andean Herb Pesto & roasted pepper relish & we shared an order of Truffle Parmesan Fries.

Mr. Q had: an Old Fashioned & soup of the day – Clam Chowder Soup & Lamb Chops – Seared New Zealand lamb chops, Andean Herb Pesto & roasted pepper relish & shared an order of Truffle Parmesan Fries.