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

the Ringling Grillroom

4.7
4.7
956 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
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.
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • 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 956 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    American

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ringling Grillroom offers a delightful dining experience, conveniently located near the museum and theatre. Guests rave about the "excellent food" and "impeccable service," highlighting favorites like the French Dip and key lime pie. The ambiance is "relaxing" with attentive staff, making it ideal for both pre-theater meals and special occasions.

956 Reviews
  1. debra

    RP

    188 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    188 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Becky is a super server…great G-room salad! Perfect pre-theatre venue

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  2. Bud

    Tampa

    119 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy The Grillroom at the Ringling Museum. Food, Service and ambiance are all extraordinary. Our server Betty B was terrific and the meatballs on a bed of polenta with a side salad was almost more than I could eat. My lunch partner had the Tuna Nicoise, which was equally delicious. Dining on the outdoor terrace was especially nice.

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  3. Tom

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service from Judge and Ian. Food was just ok. The tuna in the nicoise salad just wasn’t very good. A better review on the fish entree. But overall I’d say “meh” on food and “yeah” on service.

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  4. Cheryl

    Columbus

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely dining overlooking the Ringling property. Professional, friendly staff; food very good. Excellent dining venue when visiting the Ringling properties.

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  5. Jennifer

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I enjoyed brunch that is now being served on the weekends. Loved the berry filled French toast! Wonderful service as always. Highly recommend!

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  6. susan

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the grill room but this particular night they were understaffed so I felt sorry for our excellent waitress who was bartending and serving tables both. They need to pay her triple.

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  7. Joyce

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place to enjoy a quiet lunch by a Lilly pond. Food and service were excellent!!After lunch visit the museums, walk the grounds to Ca’d Zan! Perfect afternoon!

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  8. Michael

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always have dinner there before theatre at Asolo. Menu has changed from last year. More moderately priced entrees. Good value, food and service.

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  9. Debbie

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal for all four diners! Wonderful front of house greeters! We had a lovely patio table with a beautiful sunset. The mahi tacos were exceptional! Key lime grouper, pappardelle, and salmon BLT were all devoured as well. We will return often! Perfect location before a play at Asolo Rep!

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  10. kathleen

    Tampa

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A lovely evening with good wait staff. They were able to move our table that was near a DJ for a special event. My gripe is that the menu is very old fashioned and not exciting at all. Many burgers. Nothing that stands out.

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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 956 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 31 times today

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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 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 Parking
  • 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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