Q-Tips Reviews

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. 

After a walk thru the enclosed air conditioned Mall, we go to Brio for dinner. It is very FKN Humid & Hot outside to walk outdoors.

Each Q had:  Their Manhattan. Shared the bread.

 Mrs. Q had: Minestrone Soup & Carpaccio –  Shaved tender beef, field greens, capers, mustard aioli.

Mr. Q had: & Minestrone Soup & then Carpaccio – Shaved tender beef, field greens, capers, mustard aioli.  

 Indoor/outdoor/bar area seating & good libations.

Lobster Bisque

7/21/24- Monday Slider Madness

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.

We will stick with Wings & Nacho Madness & Slider Madness. Perhaps Pasta Night. Subs & More Madness was just so so – way too much bread.

The Q-tips say: Munchie Madness was nothing special. Everything was breaded & fried. Because of the breading, & no signs posting what it is, was difficult to know was in the pot. We had our usual Libations. Ordered off the Reg. Menu instead MUNCHIE MADNESS.

Mrs. Q says: We will stick to WING Madness, NACHO Madness & SLIDER Madness & maybe Pasta Night. Pizza Madness?? Maybe. Taco madness? ??The meat- beef/chicken was good but many just piled the food on the dishes instead of tacos.

If you did not want to eat the sliders, you can always order from the regular menu. Many do.

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

Pier 22 – Good drinks, food, ambiance & nice service. 

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

We shared the Bread & Veggie Spring rolls.

Mr. Q had: New England Clam Chowder- Creamy chowder filled with fresh clams, potatoes and vegetables, served with oyster crackers & Fish Tacos – Tempura fried cod, pico de gallo, slaw, lemon aioli. 

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

Old Fashioned Bourbon Whiskey.

Clam Chowder Soup

5353 S Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL, (941) 925-4444 – www.creekseafood.com

Q’s Began our dinner by sharing: Steamed Clams – 1 dozen steamed clams.

Had our usual libations.

Mrs. Q had: Seared Ahi Tuna with coleslaw & delicious rice.

The Mr. had: Blackened Grouper with coleslaw & Parsley Potatoes.

STONEWOOD – 5415 University Pkwy., Sarasota, FL 34276, (941) 355-3315
stonewoodgrill.com

Q-tips say: Go & enjoy!  Bar bites in the entire restaurant. 

We shared the pretzels & had dinner. 

Mr. Q had:  Perfect Manhattan & NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER – Chopped clams, diced potatoes, onions, celery, cream & SEARED AHI TUNA – Sushi grade ahi rolled in spices and sesame seeds, seared rare, mixed greens, wasabi, ginger, sesame ginger dressing. 

Mrs. Q had: an Old Fashion & small STONEWOOD SALAD – Fresh mixed greens, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, grape tomatoes, dried cranberries, red onion, blackened walnuts, croutons, bleu cheese vinaigrette & BUFFALO SHRIMP – Lightly seasoned, flash fried, bleu cheese crumbles, bleu cheese aioli, mild buffalo sauce.

French Onion Soup

Pretzel sticks

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: Prime Rib Sandwich & Loaded Baked Potato – with all toppings on the side. We shared the Brussel Sprouts, Coleslaw & loaded baked potato.

The Mr. had: Lobster Bisque soup. Blackened Trout. We shared the Brussel Sprouts, Coleslaw & loaded baked potato.

Blue point oysters

KEKE’S Breakfast Cafe –   5405 University Pkwy,  University Park, FL –  (941) 388-8953 –   kekes.com

Q-tips say: Food & service was good. After early morning Dr. appt. we go out for breakfast.

The Q’s shared:   2 eggs, a muffin, potatoes.  Each had a tomato juice & coffee.

They offer a big menu to enjoy & serve breakfast all day. Lunch is served after 10:30.