Q-Tips Reviews

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.

Wonderful “THANK YOU DINNER” with neighbors, Nancy & Roger from the hood. This was a dinner to thank them for keeping an eye on our hut while we were gone.

Each Q-tip had their own delicious Drinks – Old Fashions & Perfect Manhattans. Appetizer was: Shrimp.

Roger had: Old Fashion & Nancy had: A Cosmo.

Everyone had: Soup or Salad & 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.

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 had their Happy Hour – Old Fashion & Mr. Q also had a glass of wine.

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

The Mr. had: Wedding Soup & Carpaccio –  Shaved tender beef, field greens, capers, mustard aioli. 

Indoor/outdoor/bar area seating. 

Lobster Bisque

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

selvagrill.com

9/21/26 – Q-tips say: Yes, go and enjoy. We went for the Happy Hour menu – 4pm to 6pm in the Bar/Lounge only.

Mrs. Q says: “Maid Day” & running errands means “NO COOKING DAY” off to Selva for Din Din.

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

We shared: Caesar Salad & we shared: Seared New Zealand Lamb chops, Andean Herb Pesto & roasted pepper relish & shared an order of Truffle Parmesan Fries.

Mr. Q had: Old Fashioned – Canton Ginger liquors, bourbon, muddled orange and cherry with bitters & shared the Lamb Chops – Seared New Zealand lamb chops, Andean Herb Pesto & roasted pepper relish & shared an order of Truffle Parmesan Fries.

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

Q-tips say: Go & enjoy!  

We shared the Pretzels.

Mr. Q had:  Perfect Manhattan & Clam Chowder & Buffalo Shrimp.

Mrs. Q had: An Old Fashion & Buffalo Shrimp.

French Onion Soup 

oysterbar.net     

I had – an Old Fashion.

The other half had:  Perfect Manhattan & Blackened Salmon & a side of onion straws & Cole slaw.

Mrs. Q had: Scallops &  house chips w/ a side of Ranch dressing for dipping the chips

& we shared: a dozen Blue Point Oysters.

Drinks/food/service was good.

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

www.rosebudssarasota.com

9/17/2026 – 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“.

We shared the bread.

Dinner:

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

Mr. Q had: Perfect Manhattan & Wine. Clam Chowder Soup & shared the Liver & Onions.

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

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

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. 

Entree we shared: Tenderloin Sandwiches w/ Truffle Fries.

Our Waiter surprised us with a free delicious dessert dish.

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

www.seasons52.com/menu/all-day

“Maid Day” means no cooking – out to Season’s 52.

Mrs. Q had: Happy Hour Cosmo & the BEST LOBSTER BISQUE SOUP around & 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. Lobster Bisque Soup & Shared: Philly Cheesesteak Flatbread– Beef tenderloin, cipollini onions, wood-grilled red peppers, provolone cheese sauce & Tuna.

After Season’s 52, we stopped by the Peridia Golf & CC for a drink at the bar & listened to the music by Cahoot’s Band & had one dance. Was great interacting with neighbors in the hood.