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Dining Room at The Park Grille & Cafè - The Park Grille, University Pk, FL

The Park Grille

4.8
4.8
289 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for brunch
Discover the crown jewel of the University Park Country Club, The Park Grille, where you can indulge in gourmet dining while enjoying stunning views of the 9th and 18th greens and a serene, shimmering lake. Celebrated by Sarasota Magazine as the "Best of the Best Restaurant with a View," The Park Grille's renowned Sunday Brunch Buffet has also been honored by Sarasota Magazine, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, and SRQ Magazine readers.

Dining Options:
Lunch: Open to the public daily from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Please note that Mondays feature a lunch buffet only.
Sunday Brunch Buffet: Available every Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

**Dinner service is exclusively for MEMBERS.**

Dress Code:
To ensure an elegant dining experience, proper attire is required. Blue denim, cut-offs, tank tops, and workout attire are not permitted in the dining room.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Justin Sears
  • Private party facilities
    Discover the perfect venue for your next event at University Park Country Club. Explore our exquisite Lakeside Room, sophisticated Varsity Club, and elegant Card Room, along with other exceptional event spaces. Let our dedicated team bring your dream event to life!
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 289 people are saying

The Park Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Contemporary American

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Ambience

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Value

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for brunch

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Park Grille offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious food," a "beautiful setting," and "great service." Guests rave about the "lovely brunch," "extensive buffet," and "outstanding" seafood nights. The outdoor seating provides a serene view of the golf course and lake. Staff, like Grace and Madison, are frequently praised for their attentiveness and friendliness.
289 Reviews
  1. DAVID VIP

    Tampa164 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is THE PLACE for lunch. Delicious fare and great service.

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  2. Mary

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband, a friend, and I enjoyed a lovely lunch today! We were able to visit and enjoy a delicious meal in an incredible setting.

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  3. Helen

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday Brunch was lovely. Wonderful selection of items and they all were delicious. The server was great. Very professional with a great sense of humor. I definitely will be coming again.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely lovely Brunch! The selection was a perfect combination of breakfast and lunch choices. The food was delicious and unlike most Brunches the food was hot! Our server Madison was attentive and very pleasant. Highly recommend.

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  5. Daria

    Tampa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! The panko crusted halibut was especially well prepared.

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  6. Denise VIP

    San Francisco32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding. We enjoyed everything we ordered.

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  7. Richard VIP

    Tampa86 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Louisiana Seafood night and everything we tried was delicious. We really enjoyed the blackened Redfish and Seafood Etouffee. Desserts were also great especially the Bananas Foster! Service as always is top notch at the Park Grille! We love dining there!

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  8. Marjorie VIP

    Yosemite28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Outside at the Park Grill overlooking golf course and large lake. Seating outside with nature…tables well spaced..noise not an issue. Food selection always changing

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  9. Jeannie

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great! The omelet bar was my favorite. After breakfast, we went out to the bar and enjoyed a drink. It was a nice treat.

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  10. Robert

    Indiana14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was stellar. Ambiance amazing. Food very very good. Quiet. Clean. Beautiful. Well maintained brunch buffet. Can’t wait to go back again!

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FAQs

The Park Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 289 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for The Park Grille

7671 The Park Blvd, University Pk, FL 34201-2201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Justin Sears
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Discover the perfect venue for your next event at University Park Country Club. Explore our exquisite Lakeside Room, sophisticated Varsity Club, and elegant Card Room, along with other exceptional event spaces. Let our dedicated team bring your dream event to life!
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