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JR's Lobster Roll - the Ringling Grillroom, Sarasota, FL

the Ringling Grillroom

4.7
4.7
978 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
The Ringling Grillroom is a Modern American restaurant and a favorite go-to for special occasions and casual lunch get-togethers alike. ​​ Located on the ground floor of the McKay Visitor's Pavilion at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, we are open to visitors of the museum as well as the general public. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:00 am–5:30 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–7:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–7:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 360-7393
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it's a perfectly curated menu by our catering team for a graduation dinner or an order of the menu dinner for a birthday celebration, our private dining room is the perfect spot to celebrate all your special moments.
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 978 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for brunch

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ringling Grillroom delights with a "pleasant surprise" of delicious cuisine and "attentive service." Guests praise the "creative and diverse menu" and "lovely ambiance." It's a "perfect pre-theatre venue" with a great setting overlooking beautiful scenery. Frequent visitors highlight the "consistently perfect" food and exceptional servers like Carol and Becky.

978 Reviews
  1. Mary

    VIP

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I eat here several times a year because I live in the neighborhood and always enjoy it. Good food, good service, and nice ambiance. It was chilly today, so we sat inside, but on days that aren't too hot (or too cold), the outside seating is lovely because you can see the Ringling grounds.

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  2. Deborah

    VIP

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food and good experience. So convenient when going to the Aslo Theatre.

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  3. Jim

    VIP

    Tampa

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Have dined at Ringling Grillroom a number of times. Consistently good food and service; appreciate a few new items were added to the menu. Great location for the theatre.

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  4. Deb

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to have lunch or dinner especially if you visit the museum or the Asolo theater.

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  5. Jean

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always good The weather was delightful so we ate putside and cleaned our plates

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  6. Marty

    Naples

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu has been improved, making it much more attractive to vegans/vegetarians. Service was outstanding. Our server was Eric. A perfect spot for both before and after theatre performances, not to mention after a lovely day exploring The Ringling.

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  7. Dr Hal

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The chicken panini was excellent. Huge serving. I thought the Caesar salad had too much/heavy dressing. The eggs Benedict was also excellent. The egg yellow cooked to perfection.

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  8. Nancy

    VIP

    Naples

    89 reviews

    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love going to the Ringling Grillroom. The service is excellent and the food is very good. It is a beautiful space and best of all, you can talk without yelling.

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  9. Howard

    Tampa

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good wine good service. Couple of good appetizers before the show at Asolo.

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  10. Arthur

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    David our server was terrific. Friendly, knowledgeable efficient.

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FAQs

the Ringling Grillroom offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 360-7393.

the Ringling Grillroom is rated 4.7 stars by 978 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for the Ringling Grillroom

5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:00 am–5:30 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–7:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–7:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (941) 360-7393
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it's a perfectly curated menu by our catering team for a graduation dinner or an order of the menu dinner for a birthday celebration, our private dining room is the perfect spot to celebrate all your special moments.
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