Category Archives: Florida Rest. 2023

8764 State Road 70 E, Lakewood Ranch, FL – +1 941-232-7646 – https://speaksclambar.com/locations/lakewood-ranch 6/15/24 – Q-tips say: Started with Happy Hour drinks – (12 to 6) & we shared: BLUE POINT OYSTERS. They were good. Delicious bread & great service … Continue reading →

University Town Center 67 N. Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota – 941.358.6272 http://www.selvagrill.com Q-tips say: We will come back because we really did enjoy the ambiance, food, drinks & service Mrs. Q had: the Happy hour Old Fashion cocktail &- Dinner Happy … Continue reading →

The Chart House – 201 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 383-5593, chart-house.com We had our regular drinks: Old Fashion & Perfect Manhattan with Happy Hour Bourbon (Bulliet) & with dirty ice on the side. Q’s shared:  An … Continue reading →

8421 N Tamiami Trl Sarasota, (941) 351-4492, www.captianbriansseafood.com 12/4/23 – Q-tips say: Great raw oysters, decent food, service & drinks. Mrs. Q says: We went with long time friend, Roger. We began our dinner by sharing: Savage Blonde Oysters Harvested … Continue reading →

1133 W Granville Ave., (773) 654-1326, falafelkebab.com First time visit. 11/3/23 Q-tips say: Wanted to try their food but they don’t serve liquor/wine/or beer. BYOB & was told there is not corkage fee. Decided to order out & have our … Continue reading →

Corinne convinces her baker best friend, Jane, to commit to a year of baking cakes and bringing them to bars with the goal of meeting people and developing confidence. Q-tips say: Yes, watch it. A tale of friendship and loss … Continue reading →

5239 University Pkwy University Park, (941) 210-7368, www.pascone’s.com Inside/outside seating. Great service from bartender/server Bryan. Q-tips say: Wonderful evening – good service, drinks, food. I had: Happy Hour drink: Bitter Sling Old FashionMark Bourbon / Pear Syrup / Chocolate Bitters … Continue reading →

TURTLES REST. 8875 Midnight Pass Rd., Sarasota, FL 34242, (941) 346-2207, turtlesrestaurant.com Q-TIPS SAY – After our trip to Myakka Park – went to Turtles. Great view on the bay, service, drinks and the food is good. The Q’s have … Continue reading →

PHILLIPPI CREEK 5353 S Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, FL 34231, (941) 925-4444www.creekseafood.com Q-TIPS SAY: Decent food, service, drinks. They have  HAPPY HOUR- 3-5:30 PM daily. Great service from Jorge. Had our usual libations – I had an Old Fashion – up … Continue reading →

Miller’s Sarasota Ale House Pub -1800 Kenny Dr., Sarasota, FL 34232, (941) 378-8888, millersalehouse.com Q-Tips say: Ok for what it is – a pub/sports bar. Good for casual dining with friends/family/couples. Service was good, food ok and wall to wall … Continue reading →