Q-Tips Reviews

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 & good service.

After a Dr. appt., it is time for Connors.

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

We shared: Dozen Blue Point Oysters & complimentary bread.

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

Mrs. Q had: Chicken Dish – was delish but the serving is big enough for two. CHICKEN PICCATA — lemon wine sauce, sun-dried tomato, caper, over mashed potato, side of Coleslaw.

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

selvagrill.com

10/10/26 – 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.

Each had: Delicious Mushroom Soup.

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.

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.

Shared: the Bread & Spring rolls.

Mrs. Q had: Old Fashion & a Cosmo & small 1976 Salad & added grilled Shrimp.

Mr. Q had: Old Fashion & a glass of White Wine, Clam Chowder soup & Lobster Cargot – Butter, garlic, toasted baguette.

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 & Garlic Steak Tips – Garlic marinated steak tips, flash seared, horseradish sauce, gherkin pickles, seasoned toast points.

Mrs. Q had: An Old Fashion & French Onion Soup & House Smoked Salmon – Chilled smoked salmon, house made mustard dill glaze, seasoned toast points, chive aioli.

French Onion Soup 

7115 Florida 64 Bradenton, FL –  (941) 702-9652

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 & Lobster Bisque Soup & Shared: Philly Cheesesteak Flatbread– Beef tenderloin, cipollini onions, wood-grilled red peppers, provolone cheese sauce & Tuna & Lamb pieces.

Gecko’s Grill & Pub – Twelve Oaks Plaza, SR 70 & I-75, 7228 55th Avenue E., Bradenton, FL 34203 (941) 727-8988 – http://www.geckosgrill.com/menus.php

Good food & bar service. 

Drinks: Old Fashion & Perfect Manhattan

Mrs. Q had: French Onion Soup & Bratwurst Special. Bratwurst w/ sauerkraut & mustard & choice of side. 

Mr. Q Had: A bowl of Chile & Bratwurst Special.

 A visit after a nearby Dr. appt. decided to stop here for dinner –

Food was not very good & Service was extremely slow.

Brat w/ Sauerkraut

8433 Cooper Creek Blvd Bradenton – (941) 259-4850

postkitchenandbar.com

10/3/26 – Q-Tips say: YES, we did enjoy our visit to Post Kitchen & Bar Happy Hour. Happy Hour Drinks are offered in the entire Restaurant but the Small plates are only at the Bar.

Q Tips Shared: Oysters, Mini Charcuterie, & each Q Tip had: Beef Carpaccio & our usual libations: Old Fashion & Manhattan & a glass of Wine.

10/2/26 – Had a lovely evening but the best part was socializing with neighbor from the hood, Nancy.

Nancy had: Cosmo & WEDGE SALAD – Wedge of iceberg, bacon, blue cheese, diced tomato, red onion & Shrimp.

Mrs. Q had: An Old Fashion & A Cosmo. Had: TURKEY CLUB – turkey, Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato & Cole Slaw

Mr. Q had: Perfect Manhattan & a glass of wine & Fried Shrimp dinner & house chips & dip & Cole slaw.