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Marina Jack Restaurant
Dec 15, 2008 by Kay from Atlanta

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[5] • Service:[4] • Atmosphere:[6]

• View of the Marina.
• Food, service and price.

“This restaurant was a disappointment to say the least. The only nice thing about this place was the view. Service was extremely slow. There was a 30 minute delay between receiving the appetizers and even taking our dinner order. The food was overpriced and lacked taste. My mahi mahi was inedible. I actually left it on my plate nearly whole. My money was wasted. I observed the tables nearby, and noticed their lack of food, so the problem appeared systemic. One man at another table begged the server to not take 40 minutes to bring the entree like it took to bring the salad. I am sure there are other local restaurants more deserving of patronage.”

Saga Japanese Steak House, Inc
Oct 5, 2008 by John from Sarasota

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Sushi.
• No web page, no phone recording giving hours, closed Sundays.

“Sarasota County's best sushi! The regular menu is excellent with fresh ingredients used in the preparations. The staff is child friendly, taking special care to preparing fun sushi and entertaining at the cooking grill as they prepare your food before your eyes.”

Marina Jack Restaurant
Jan 27, 2008 by robert from richmond

Overall Rating: 4
Food:[2] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[7]

• The view.
• Quality of food, service, price.

“Highly over rated.”

5 One 6 Burns
Jan 2, 2008 by Greg

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[3] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Sitting under the Banyan tree is great.
• The food was not good.

“Used to be our favorite place in Sarasota: great service, atmosphere and of course food. We had our rehearsal dinner there. However, the chefs have all moved on (to Dereks and Metro) and the food has suffered. We took some friends from out of town last week and our meals were bland and uninspired. The soup tasted like it came from a can; the beans for the fried chicken were unseasoned. The prices were always a bit high in the past but the food was fantastic. No mass. We'll have to find a new favorite place. Not worth it at these prices.”

Boars Head Lounge
Sep 6, 2007 by Mike from huntsville

Overall Rating: 9
Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Great atmosphere felt like a hometown establishment.
• Hard to get a pool table. Too popular.

“This was a fun place to be with all the games and free pool and darts! Will definitely come back on my next trip.”

Maximo
Jul 29, 2007 by Mary from Sarasota

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[8] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Food well prepared.
• Attitude of entire wait staff.

“An enjoyable evening was marred by a very flip waiter. When asked the proper way to eat an African dish he replied -do you want a wiseass answer or another kind. He was asked not to address me as dear (I am not 110 yrs old) he replied sugar britches must also be out. The wait staff seemed to feel guests in a half empty restaurant on a Saturday night were an inconvenience. Sarasota has an abundance of excellent restaurants. Do not waste time or money here. I know the four of us will not return.”

Ruth'S Chris Steak House, Inc.
Jul 10, 2007 by dan from sun city center

Overall Rating: 4
Food:[3] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Waitress & management tried to correct poor food.
• Poor food & high prices.

“Pleasant environment, very good waitress but food was poorly prepared & not cooked properly; of 6 people, 1 meal sent back, 1 meal very poor meat(t-bone), & 2 very average; exorbitant prices ($ 7.50 for a baked potato).”

Big Olaf Creamery Of Siesta
Jun 20, 2007 by Helga from Washington DC

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Fabulous extra creamy ice cream at reasonable prices.
• Long lines but it moves pretty fast.

“This place is the best. I went back three times in a week. And I don't even love ice cream that much. I had the coconut flavor, to die for creamy smooth rich coconut milk flavor.”

Boars Head Lounge
Jun 9, 2007 by greg from orlando

Overall Rating: 8
Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Free pool on sat night.
• No DJ.

“This is the best honkytonks in town 10 free pool tables free darts and cheap drinks.”

Marina Jack Restaurant
May 29, 2007 by John from Bradenton

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Service, food, view.
• Positively filthy bathrooms.

“Went there for first time for lunch. Food was good and a good value for the price. Not great food but very good. Soup was hot, my pita pocket was well stuffed. My date had an excellent sandwich as well. However, I stopped at the restroom and found it horribly filthy and disgusting. Filth everywhere. Mentioned it to my date and she said the woman's room was worse. This is simply not acceptable. If you want a good decent lunch in a nice setting. Jacks may be for you. Just hold it and don't go near the bathrooms.”

5 One 6 Burns
Apr 24, 2007 by Tim from Sarasota

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• New York steak and suggested wine were perfect.
• Uniforms?

“An all around fantastic dinner!”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Capalbo's Italian Cafe
Aug 6, 2006 by Bob from Sarasota

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[8] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Got plenty for your money.
• A bit dull, an Italian theme would be good, paintings, murals, etc.

“Exceptional pizza and large variety of salads, food and pizza.”

Dutch Heritage
Jun 14, 2006 by Lee

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[2]

• Nothing.
• Everything.

“This must be the worst restaurant in town. We had reservations for a group of people, waited 45 minutes with our table sitting empty but not cleared. The staff was ineffective and the food was inedible. Trust me, don't go there.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Primo Ristorante
Apr 9, 2006 by julian from sarasota

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Great food and value.
• Nothing really.

“The restaurant is a great place for casual dining and an enjoyable time. I've gone with my family many times and its always fresh and enjoyable. greats food and value and Def a welcoming place to go.”

Maximo
Mar 16, 2006 by Bob from Siesta Key

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Food, ambiance, the other people who like it, the owner.
• Service declines when they approach capacity.

“This is my favorite quality restaurant in Siesta Key, and one of my favorites in Sarasota. Dining can be indoor, or out. The South African flavor which emanates from the owner is an important influence on the menu, and all of the wines. The seafood dishes are terrific, and all I ever order. The restaurant is not inexpensive, and draws a wordily clientele who appreciate cultural differences. There is a nice buzz in the place when it is 40-80% of capacity, but as it nears 100% it starts to feel frantic, and the service declines. I would eat outside in nice weather, and there are heaters.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Johnny Leverock Seafood House
Feb 11, 2006 by Jay from Cape Cod, Ma.

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[3] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[10]

• View and atmosphere.
• The food.

“Ate at Leverocks near Cape Haze, Fl. The location and view were great right on the harbor. Atmosphere was super. Food was a letdown. I live on Cape Cod, MA and know good seafood. I was disappointed with the seafood at Leverocks. My fish was dry, the lobster tail was tiny and not at all like the Maine lobster tails we get at home. Shrimp on the wooden skewer were also very small. The Key Lime pie was just okay. If you like a nice view, it is a nice place. However, the food was just so . ”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.