Q-Tips Reviews

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

4/20/26- Wings

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.

– Best part of the evening was socializing with neighbors, Diane & Nancy, from the hood.

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

Wing Madness is our favorite. Several types of wings & various salads & sauces to choose from.

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.

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.

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

4/18/2026 – 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“.

A wonderful evening with long time friends, Marge & Tim.

They had: Chicken Dish & The Prime Rib dinner.

We 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:

delicious Lover & Onions & a loaded baked potatoe.

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.

BONEFISH Grill – 8101 Cooper Creek Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34201 –

941-360-3171 – Sunday 11:00AM – 10:00 PM,  Mon., Tues., Weds.,  Thurs., 4 to  10:30PM – Fri., 4 to 11:30PM.  bonefishgrill.com  

They offer hot crisp bread, service & libations. I had: Old Fashion.  The other half had:  Perfect Manhattan with dirty ice on the side & a glass of Wine.

We shared the Bang/Bang Shrimp – sauces on the side & bread.

Mrs. Q had: – Crab Cakes –  House-made lump crab, signature sauce, lemon.

Mr. Q had:  Crunch Sashimi Tuna – Sushi-grade tuna, seared rare and sliced, with sashimi sauce and tempura flakes. Served with wasabi, soy sauce and a sriracha drizzle.

                                                                  Bang Bang Shrimp

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

www.seasons52.com/menu/all-day

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

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.

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 Evie.

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.

Blue point oysters

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.

French Onion Soup 

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.                   

Skinny Truffle Fries – they are delicious