The 1818 Grill — Restaurant in Sarasota

Sometimes on vacation you just want comfort food and the taste of home. That's what led me to order the roasted chicken when my family visited the 1181 Grill. This chicken was perfectly seasoned and clearly roasted with skill. It had a crispy golden skin that revealed tender, juicy meat inside. The entree came with garlic mashed potatoes, which were creamy and velvety smooth... with just the right amount of garlic to make them flavorful without being overpowering. They were the ideal companion to the chicken!

The vegetable of the day was roasted zuchini and carrots and they were nearly my favorite part of my meal. Clearly very fresh, they were lightly seasoned and roasted to bring out their sweetness. They added a brilliant balance to the plate.

Last but not least, the staff were attentive, professional, and helpful, but most of all friendly. You can tell they strive to make your experience in their restaurant memorable.

After filling up on this fantastic comfort food, I was ready to extend my vacation just so I could...

We stopped in Knick’s for lunch and to place a carry out order for my son and daughter-in-law who were at Sarasota Memorial and just had a baby. It’s a small place and most of the tables were full. A waiter took our order. After waiting 45 minutes we saw them deliver food to other customers who walked in only 15 minutes ago. I finally asked them about our food and they never submitted it to the kitchen. Then after 5 more minutes had to come back to us and ask us what we ordered! Still waiting, I watched the waitress deliver the same food we ordered to another table. You would think they would have served us first, but no. Food was just okay. They placed our takeout order at the same time as our re- order and we still had to wait another 10-15 minutes after paying the bill to get it. The bill was $59.35, I handed them $60 and never came back. Needless to say I did not leave a tip and that’s the first time in at least 20 years I haven’t. The waiter mumbled “sorry” as he put our food on the...

What a wonderful gem of a restaurant! A very cool eclectic atmosphere! Google directed me to this excellent place from reviews and best food in my location. I had the special of the day.....coconut shrimp with steak fries and coleslaw. Honestly one of the best coconut shrimp I have had in a very long time. 6 jumbo shrimp and nice portion of fries and coleslaw, so fresh....I will have the rest for dinner tomorrow. Other patrons ordered the burger that they are known for and the famous bourbon bread pudding for dessert! Many compliments by guests as they were leaving encouraging me to try both!! The owner Tommy, was a refreshing change to many other restaurants where you can get ignored or lost in the crowd! I highly recommend The 1818 grill! You will not be...