Q-Tips Reviews

1/21/26 – Fried Chicken & St. Louis Ribs. Served with sides.

Q-Tips say: Never Again. The salad bar was ok- many items to make your salad. The Sides were plentiful BUT the FRIED CHICKEN was very greasy & some pieces were burned on the bottom.

However, on the positive side: If you are constipated, go and eat the Chicken. The next day everything will come out fine.

170 University Town Center Dr Ste 103 Sarasota, FL –

seasons52.com

Mrs. Q had: Happy Hour Cosmo. The other half had: A Margarita

Mrs. Q had: CHICKEN SOUP & shared: Philly Cheesesteak – Beef tenderloin, cipollini onions, wood-grilled red peppers, provolone cheese sauce.

The other half had: PORCINI MUSHROOM BISQUE & Philly Cheesesteak – Beef tenderloin, cipollini onions, wood-grilled red peppers, provolone cheese sauce.

1/19/26 – Monday Madness – Build you own Taco Salad was:

OK- Various Meat to build your tacos – Turkey/Ham/Beef with soft shell tacos & Chips. Various toppings & salad choices.

Had a nice evening with neighbor Nancy & her friend, Jim.

Subs & More – was ok. Did not eat all the bread just ate the meat & various salads.

Slider Madness: Was ok. Meat options/cheese /toppings & a salad bar.

Had our usual Libations: Mrs. Q had: Old Fashion & a Cosmo. Mr. Q had: Perfect Manhattan & a Glass of Wine.

Wing Madness: Glad it is back. Really enjoyed “Wings” & various salad/sides options.

NO MORE Meatball Madness for the Q-tips. NO MORE Nacho Madness -because NO MORE, melted cheese, Queso, which Mr. Q enjoyed.

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.

Soup/ Salad/Sandwich Madness: Was OK. Had the soup. Several options for salads: Reg/just plain lettuce/tomatoes/bowtie & potato salads. Meat Options for sandwiches: Ham/turkey/thin. Many bread choices but bread slices way too thick. Many people just put the meat on the plate minus the bread.

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

Slider Madness: Was ok. Many meat options/cheese sauce/toppings & a salad bar.

Mrs. Q had: Taco/Nacho Madness. ok

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.

Pizza Madness?? ?Maybe. Taco madness? ??The meat- beef/chicken was good but many just piled the food on the dishes instead of tacos.

Cannot order from the regular menu anymore on Monday Madness.

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

www.rosebudssarasota.com

1/17/2026 – 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“.

Also, those who know waiter, Tom, he is doing fine & still working at Rosebud.

Had a wonderful visit & dinner with Rae Ann & Chuck, long time friends.

We shared the bread & butter.

Rae Ann had: Scotch & water, Liver and Onions & fully loaded baked potato.

Chuck had: French Onion Soup & Scotch & water & Liver and Onions & fully loaded baked potato.

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

Dinner: The Q-tips shared: Lamb Shank over rice.

Mr. Q had: Perfect Manhattan & Wine. Clam Chowder & shared: Lamb Shank.

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.

The CAPITAL GRILL – 180 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243, (941) 256-3647, thecapitalgrille.com

Q-Tips say: Have been to the Capital Grill in Chicago and here & both locations are great.

Usual Libations:  Old Fashion & Perfect Manhattan

Mrs. Q says:  The Capital Hours: Capital Hours: M–F 3–6pm. Elevated cocktails & plates in the lounge. 

We began by sharing: the delicious bread & fresh Blue Point Oysters. 

Entrees:    We shared: Cast Iron Garlic Shrimp – Ciabatta toast, grape tomatoes, Grana Padano.  

Lobster Bisque Soup

Garlic Shrimp

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.

Mr. Q had:  Perfect Manhattan & a glass of wine & Clam Chowder Soup & shared: STEAKHOUSE FLATBREAD –Crispy cauliflower flatbread, marinated steak tips, brandy caramelized onions, premium three cheese blend, bleu cheese puree, and finished with aged crumbled bleu cheese, fresh arugula, balsamic reduction and added Shrimp.

Mrs. Q had: An Old Fashion & we shared:  STEAKHOUSE FLATBREAD – Crispy cauliflower flatbread, marinated steak tips, brandy caramelized onions, premium three cheese blend, bleu cheese puree, and finished with aged crumbled bleu cheese, fresh arugula, balsamic reduction and added Shrimp.

This Steakhouse Flatbread has a thick crust. Seasons 52 has a better Flatbread.

French Onion Soup

BRIO – 190 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota, FL 34243,

(941) 702-9102
brioitalian.com

Q-Tips say:  Happy Hour begins at 3:00 to 6:00 in the bar/or outside sitting.  

Each Q had:  Their Old Fashion. Shared the bread- they have a new delicious bread service.

Each had their Happy Hour – Old Fashion.

 Mrs. Q had: Soup of the day: Lobster Bisque – Wedding soup & Carpaccio –  Shaved tender beef, field greens, capers, mustard aioli.

Mr. Q had: Soup of the day – Wedding soup & Carpaccio – Shaved tender beef, field greens, capers, mustard aioli.  

 Indoor/outdoor/bar area seating. 

Lobster Bisque

6631 Midnight Pass Rd. Sarasota, FL 34242 –

941-349-4024 – https://www.miguelsrestaurant.net/

Miguel’s Restaurant specializes in French and continental food. They have a wide selection of appetizers. Entrees include fresh gulf seafood, the choicest cuts of filet mignon, delicious poultry, and veal dishes. Decadent desserts including banana fosters, cherries jubilee and traditional creme caramel. Miguel’s has an extensive wine selection and a full bar & great ambiance.

Early Bird menu: Soup du jour or Prepared Daily Garlic Soup – An old family recipe brought to you from Spain & salad.

ENTREES INCLUDE Tossed green salad with a choice of dressing, fresh garlic bread, fresh vegetables du jour and potato du jour & Choice of dessert du jour.

Always enjoy the ambiance/drinks/food/service at Miguel’s.

Our Goodbye dinner with Sean, our Son & Danielle, our favorite Daughter in Law. Both began their meals with a cup of Garlic Soup,

Each had their own delicious Drinks – Old Fashions & Perfect Manhattans. Our appetizer was: Mussels.

Danielle had: Boeuf a la Diane – Beef stewed in red wine, Dijon mustard, brandy and mushrooms.

Sean had: Le Filet Mignon – A generous 8 ag. cut charbroiled as you like it, Bearnaise sauce and brandy.

Both Q-tips had: Mushroom Soup & Lamb Chops cooked to your liking with fine herbs potatoes & veggies.

Desserts:

Strawberry Romanoff – A rich sauce of Strawberries, Triple Sec, Brandy and whipped cream, put together table side, spooned on vanilla ice cream.

Mousse Au Chocolate