Connors Steak & Seafood Restaurant 4/14/26

Connors Steak & Seafood Restaurant - Sarasota, FL | OpenTable


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: Chicken piccata /mashed potatoes & Brussel Sprouts.

Lobster Bisque soup

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Blue point oysters

Photo of Connors Steak & Seafood - Sarasota, FL, United States
Shrimp & couscous

    

Prime Rib Sandwich

     

Lamb Chops
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STONEWOOD REST. 4/13/26

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

Q-tips say: Go & enjoy!  

Wonderful dinner with long time friend: Roger from the hood.

We shared the Pretzels.

Roger had: Sangria & Lamb chops

Mr. Q had:  Perfect Manhattan & Clam Chowder & Lamb chops.

Mrs. Q had: An Old Fashion & Buffalo Shrimp / with all sauces on the side.

Pretzels
Blast Stack
Beignets w/three different sauces.
Buffalo Shrimp

French onion soup

French Onion Soup 

                                                                                                                                                                    

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Joan Durante park

5550 Gulf Of Mexico Dr Longboat Key – (941) 316-1988,

4/12/26 “Great place to visits for a quiet walk through a park. Great maintained path and Boardwalk.” 

Then off to The Chart House Rest.

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The Chart House – Long Boat Key FL – 4/12/2026

Chart House | Restaurants | Sarasota Magazine

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.

Both had:  PRIME RIB SLIDERS Jack cheese,  with horseradish on the side. Plus – We shared an order of TRUFFLE SKINNY FRIES Parmesan cheese.  Both had Lobster Bisque Soup & a glass of wine.

Great drinks, food & service. Awesome ambiance. Reasonably priced.

 

Good Drinks & Food.                Photo of Chart House - Longboat Key, FL, United States. Monarch Margarita. Straight up.    Photo of Chart House - Longboat Key, FL, United States. Dirty martini

 

Photo of Chart House - Longboat Key, FL, United States. Probably one of the best kid's menu burgers!

Skinny Truffle Fries – they are delicious

Photo of Chart House - Longboat Key, FL, United States. HH prime rib sliders
Burger sliders/
Lobster Bisque soup

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Inside view
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Rosebud’s Steak & Seafood –

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

www.rosebudssarasota.com

Rosebud Steak & Seafood

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.

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Complimentary Delicious warm bread
Caesar Salad
Oysters
Twice-Baked Loaded Potatoes Recipe by Tasty

Loaded baked potato







Inside seating
Bar Area
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BRIO Italian Rest. Sarasota FL 4/10/26

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. 

Photo of Brio Tuscan Grille - Sarasota, FL, United States. Lobster Bisque

Lobster Bisque

  Photo of Brio Italian Grille - Sarasota, FL, United States. Hot, fresh baked bread

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Carpaccio
Happy Hour
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Peridia Golf & CC dining Pasta Night – 4/8/26

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.

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Emerson Point Park

near Snead Island.

Emerson Point Preserve - Wikipedia

4/1/26 –  5801 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221 – www.mymanatee.org/departments/parks___natural_resources/parks__preserves___beaches/emerson_point_preserve

Q-tips say: Yes, go & enjoy.

NO Golf carts allowed. Yes, dogs are ok but must be on a leash at a times.

Things to do:

Various points of picnic tables, kayak areas, fishing at certain parts, a look out tower, beautiful views of the water.

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Fishing
Emerson Point Park Tower - Look-Out Towers on Waymarking.com
Look out tower
Outdoor Enthusiast: Manatee Paddle - Emerson Point and Fort Hamer
Emerson Point & Fort Hamer
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Riverhouse Waterfront Rest. 4/1/26

Photo of Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant - Palmetto, FL, United States. Riverhouse at Night

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.

Smash Burger
Fish Tacos
Cabo Fish Bites
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Photo of Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant - Palmetto, FL, United States. Margaritas on the deck
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River house Walk to restaurant. Enjoy the view of the water/boats. If you can’t or do want to walk, they have a small tram with driver to drive you to/from restaurant.
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Monday Madness – S-S-S

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 optionscheese /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.

Cosmo

BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe
Pulled pork Sliders
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Chicken slider
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