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

the Ringling Grillroom

4.7
4.7
974 Reviews
$30 and under
American
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Healthy
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 11:00–17:30 Tue–Fri 11:00–19:00 Sat 10:00–19:00 Sun 10:00–17:30
  • 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.
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 974 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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.

974 Reviews
  1. Jean

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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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  2. Marty

    Southwest Florida

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Dr Hal

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. Nancy

    VIP

    Southwest Florida

    89 reviews

    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  5. Howard

    Tampa

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  6. Arthur

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

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

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  7. Jamie

    VIP

    Baltimore

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were going to a play after dinner and our food arrived promptly, ensuring we could take our time and enjoy!

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  8. Alan

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was just OK ,not great .Noise level seemed excessive 😕

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  9. Elaine

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat outside with a beautiful view of the Ringling property. Service and food delivery was quick. Portions were very good.

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  10. Judy

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Jill, was wonderful. The food, especially the crab cake, was really delicious and filling. Everything was really well presented and organized. Well worth the visit.

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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 974 OpenTable diners.

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

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

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Google Map for the Ringling Grillroom

5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 11:00–17:30 Tue–Fri 11:00–19:00 Sat 10:00–19:00 Sun 10:00–17:30
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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