Q-Tips Reviews

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

www.rosebudssarasota.com

4/11/2026 – 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.

A wonderful evening with long time friends, RaeAnn & Chuck.

They had: Liver & Onions & all shared the bread.

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

Dinner: Each had soup: French Onion & Clam Chowder & The Q-tips shared: Whitefish Piccata & hash brown potatoes & pasta w/ meat sauce.

Mr. Q had: Perfect Manhattan & Wine.

Go in the dining room & enjoy. Also, ask for wonderful waiter, Tom.

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

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: & Carpaccio –  Shaved tender beef, field greens, capers, mustard aioli.

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

 Indoor/outdoor/bar area seating. 

Lobster Bisque

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 from .

After two Dr. appts., it is time for Connors.

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

Mr. Q had: Grilled Blackened Rainbow Trout & Mac & Cheese & Coleslaw.

Mrs. Q had: LUNCH SALMON — mesquite grilled, over brown rice pilaf, & Cole Slaw.

Blue point oysters

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

Mrs. Q says: We had reservations, but the day before, we received an email saying the our reservation has been cancelled.

Q-tips say: Customize your perfect pasta bowl and enjoy Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, a selection of sauces, proteins, & vegetables.

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

PASTA NIGHT – Caesar salad only & some kind of a garlic  bread & 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.

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

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

Now they have a different Happy Hour menu.  –  Available In All Dining Areas From 3-6 pm Daily – $2 OFF Full Size Appetizers & Flatbreads.

Another wonderful evening with long time friend, Roger.

Roger had: Red Sangria & Lobster Cargot – Butter, garlic, toasted baguette

Shared: the Bread & Spring rolls.

Mrs. Q had: Old Fashion – Small 1976 salad & added Madura Tuna.

Mr. Q had: Old Fashion – Clam Chowder soup & Lobster Cargot – Butter, garlic, toasted baguette.

7115 Florida 64 Bradenton, FL – (941) 201-11

www.seasons52.com/menu/all-day

Had a wonderful time with neighbor from the hood, Jim B.

Jim had: Tuscan White Bean Soup & Chicken flatbread.

Mrs. Q had: Happy Hour Cosmo & CHICKEN SOUP & shared: Philly Cheesesteak Flatbread – Beef tenderloin, cipollini onions, wood-grilled red peppers, provolone cheese sauce and added Tuna.

The other half had: Margarita & a glass of Wine. Tuscan White Bean Soup & Shared: Philly Cheesesteak Flatbread– Beef tenderloin, cipollini onions, wood-grilled red peppers, provolone cheese sauce & Tuna.

995 Riverside Dr Palmetto, FL 34221 – (941) 729-0616 – riverhousefl.com

Q-tips say: WOW! Not the same Riverhouse Rest. we remember. Recently changed the main menu 4 times according to the waitress. NO MORE BAR BITES in the dining area only at the bar seating. AND NO MORE side of House made Chips/Ranch for dipping.

Mrs. Q /Mr. Q had: Shared the Grouper Tacos – Mr. Q asked if his Grouper fish be Blackened – No they only make the two tacos the same- grouper, pico-de-gallo, cilantro lime slaw, sour cream on the side and served with fries. The Q-tips shared a Caesar Salad.

Happy Hour still exists: Glass of wine is $7.00 a bottle of wine is $9.00 and you can take the bottle of wine home if you don’t finish it there.

3/30/26- Soup/ Salad/Sandwich Madness:

Was just ok – Best part of the evening was socializing with neighbors Diane & Nancy.

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.

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

Had our usual libations: Old Fashion, Perfect Manhattan & A Cosmo & glass of wine.

However, NO MORE, melted cheese, Queso.

Meatball & MORE Madness: 3 different sauces to enjoy your meatballs & salad & salad toppings with various side dishes as, potato salad/pasta.

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.

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

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 & 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.