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

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

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

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

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.

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.