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

the Ringling Grillroom

4.7
4.7
1096 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:30
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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.

Dining areas

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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Easter

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Sunday, April 20 ​Seatings at 10 a.m., Noon, 2, 4, & 6 p.m *Our brunch and full menu will be available throughout the day until 6:30 p.m. Easter specials are below. Carved Honey Ham $23.95 Sweet Potato Casserole, Glazed Tri-Color Carrots, & Paska Bread 14oz Herb Crusted Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream & Au Jus $34.95 Twice Baked Potato, Glazed Tri-Color Carrots, & Paska Bread Traditional Baked Lasagna $22.95 Side G-Room Salad & Paska Bread Chocolate Crème Brûlée $12 ​ MangoTini ​$14
  • Mother's Day

    11 May 2025 only
    Honor mom with an unforgettable experience at The Ringling Grillroom. Indulge in brunch, high tea service, or dinner

What 1,096 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for brunch

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ringling Grillroom offers a delightful dining experience, perfect for theater-goers at the Asolo. Guests rave about the "excellent service" from servers like Jill and Judge. The diverse menu includes standout dishes such as Chicken Milanese and Ahi Tuna Salad. Enjoy dining indoors or on the lovely outdoor terrace.
1,096 Reviews
  1. Dr Hal VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The blackened salmon is always very good. The best in town for the money. The chocolate cake….one serving could feed a table. They are always short staffed. Why they don’t hire more wait staff is beyond me. We’ll be back.

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  2. carol

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our dinner after a show at the Asolo theater

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  3. Judith

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place. We take all our out of town friends here. Great food, atmosphere and service.

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  4. M B

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is always delicious. They have a great chef.

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  5. Kathie

    Tampa17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The caesar salad should be avoided. Parmesan cheese is weird cakes, not enough flavor. Should have real parmesan cheese. Everything else ever had here is very good.

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  6. Nancy VIP

    Tampa174 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. The calamari appetizer was one of the best we have ever had. Service was amazing too!

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  7. Lee VIP

    Tampa145 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Whenever we go to the Asolo, we choose the Ringling Grill Room for its location, consistent service, and diversified menu. Whether you are in the mood for a hamburger, salad, main course of fish, or steak, the food is delicious and the plate presentation is fabulous. We try to make our reservations at least week in advance the night of our Asolo performance to make sure we are able to get a reservation.

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  8. Carol

    Philadelphia30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch we enjoyed every minute food was excellent & so was our service. Thank goodness we had a reservation it was very very busy since entrance to art museum is free on Monday!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We always try to take all our guests to thus lovely venue for lunch. It never disappoints. Food is great, service attentive and friendly and who can beat the Ringling atmosphere? Highly recommended.

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  10. Ron VIP

    Tampa20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service, good quality food…best place to have dinner if you are going to the Asolo

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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 1096 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:30
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • 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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