Libby's - Lakewood Ranch

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   patti

   Tampa

   38 reviews

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   5.0

   38 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always delicious meal, lunch or dinner. Love the ease of reservations on open table. A great neighborhood gem!
   

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   LoriR

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 22, 2023

   overall2food2service1ambience2

   I chose Libby's for their vegan menu items. I've enjoyed the Impossible pasta bolognese at the Hillview location and it was delicious. At the newer Lorraine road locatin the sauce was oily and the pasta was spaghetti instead of buccatini. I checked with our server to verify I had the correct meal and I did. Would not order it again. Our server repeatedly asked if we were ready for the check even though my friend and I were only halfway finished with our entrees. Felt rushed and server was not very friendly. Took forever to get a second drink. On to the atmosphere. It was more McDonald's than Seasons 52. Cheap looking tables and chairs crowded in a smallish main dining room. All hard surfaces create poor acoustics. Not recommended.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall3food4service3ambience3

   The tuna tataki and avocado egg rolls starters were great, particularly the presentation of the tuna. The wedge salad entree with steak was served with no presentation, seemingly thrown on the plate with the steak in a pile on the side, drowned in blue cheese (and didn’t include any real blue cheese chunks), and the bacon was set on top in slices rather than being chopped up. The tomatoes were good but also were in big slices rather than chopped. The “fresh” catch up of day (swordfish) was pretty good, nice and moist, but left me wondering it it was really fresh or was pre-packaged and frozen. Our waitress was all smiles initially but twice I had to look for her for a refill of my drink. She was also quite late in checking in on us after the food runner delivered our food. The wedge salad was also supposed to be served with a sharp knife for the steak and they forgot that. I had to ask for it and wait while the steak got cold. So all in all, slightly better than average food at average prices with average service.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 19, 2023

   overall5food5service4ambience3

   Dishes clanging extremely loud from buss or kitchen area. Noise level loud to begin with. Food is great!
   

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   JuneCleaver

   Tampa

   95 reviews

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   5.0

   95 reviews

   Dined on May 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Love those spareribs!!! Service is always very good. One of our favorite restaurants. Now if you could find a way to muffle the noise level, it would be perfect!
   

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   patti

   Tampa

   38 reviews

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   5.0

   38 reviews

   Dined on May 16, 2023

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   Always our go to! Food is our fave! Servers well trained & with a smile. Parking is easy..
   

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   Jose

   Tampa

   51 reviews

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   4.0

   51 reviews

   Dined on May 15, 2023

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   The wine by the glass- Arrowood Sonoma tasted like medicine; no flavour and aroma. I am a Cabernet drinker; this Arrowood Sonoma should be replaced by some other Cabernet. Thanks.
   

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   TomG

   Dallas

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our food, service and overall experience was outstanding! Can’t wait to go bank!
   

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   WayneW

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   The service was very good in the fact that we were seated immediately and wait person was cordial and efficient. Food was very good with the exception of the chicken breast which was overcooked and tough on the item that was barbequed baby backribs and chicken breast. Margarita and wines were good but expensive.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience1

    Everything was going good but we were rushed to check out while still eating .
    

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    GeorgeK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Disappointed that dinner special (scallops) were sold out by 6pm Saturday.
    

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    JackieS

    Naples

    3 reviews

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    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a great meal and service at Libbys. We sat outside and enjoyed the evening.
    

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    RichardB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, drinks good, service great but just alittle pricey
    

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    Diane

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great specials and great service. Will definitely come again
    

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    Alwaysabuckeye

    Cleveland

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    I was surprised to receive an email from OpenTable regarding being a no show today for my 4:00 pm reservation…. I was there and had the cashed out ticket with the servers name etc…it wasn’t me, had to be the restaurant that erred. Overall food was good.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    We enjoy this restaurant can always count on a decent entree. The tempura shrimp appetizer is delicious and the avocado appetizer is very good. We ordered chicken. Tonight the chicken was a little overdone meaning the topping was on the grill too long, made it look like chicken fried steak. The risotto was cold. It was a Friday night and they were running out of glassware which caused delays in refreshments to the table. We would not have known that had we not overheard the staff mentioning it. We will come back just know this is a busy popular restaurant and if you're there during peak times, the atmosphere will be busy and loud. Easy-to-use Open table app to make reservations. The fish and chips are good, the salmon is a good choice. We normally are not disappointed which is why we will return.
    

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    Stephaniem

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience1

    very disappointing. My husband's steak was way overcooked (med well instead of medium rare). My chicken dinner (Parmesan encrusted chicken) was burnt and had zero flavor. My son's snapper was very "fishy" tasting. The wait staff left our appetizer plates and dishes on the table while delivering our dinner entrees, which left us for no room for my plate. And YES, they just left it there for the first ten minutes of our dinner so I was holding my plate off the table trying to eat. No one was attentive. For the cost, this was a total failure.
    

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    TracyM

    New England

    9 reviews

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    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    I really don’t like to complain about bad service, as I know people have bad days, but our server was very unfriendly. It was also very noisy too. We usually sit outside, so have never noticed that before, so if you want a quiet dinner, request outdoor seating. The food is always good. Just not a great overall experience this time.
    

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    Vegan

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    We ate dinner outside with another couple on a lovely evening in May. Everyone else's food was excellent. They all enjoyed it and thought it was delicious. My wife had the macadamia crusted chicken and was extremely pleased with it. I am a vegan and there were three entrees on the menu I could choose from. I've had their double patty Impossible burger in the past and it has always been extremely good. I decided to try the Impossible bolognese pasta and found it disappointing. The portion was on the smallish side, but the main problem the dish itself. It appeared the chef had simply taken an Impossible patty and broken it up and used part of it in the dish. It was not well incorporated with the sauce. The sauce was fairly tasteless and lacked the rich taste that comes with bolognese sauce. I could have prepared it far better myself at home. My disappointment was offset by the enjoyment other had with their meals. I will be back to Libby's but will avoid the Impossible bolognese pasta.
    

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    MaryS

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful food. Had the macadamia chicken spring special. Delicious!!!!
    

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    PatrickM

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We always enjoy this location. Most Sundays after church with a group of 4-6 ppl.
    

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    SarasotaCarlosG

    Tampa

    22 reviews

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    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

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    Not our most enjoyable time. The Libby’s in Sarasota is always noisy. Lunch and dinner. Sounded like crows and chickens everywhere. Unbearable. Libby’s in Lakewood Ranch has been worth the trip out of town because it’s a more civilized experience. Well, not this trip. Infants and toddlers everywhere, adults drinking too much and seem to lose their ability to utilize an ‘indoor voice’. Ugh! There’s no effort by the restaurant to muffle sound. It’s clearly restaurant owners in this area are desensitized. I will need to limit my visit to this Libby’s for lunches. It’s a shame. Sarah was a wonderful waitress, lovely through the entire meal. Food very good as always.
    

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    JennyFromTheBlock

    Tampa

    59 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Food was great, as usual. Service was just ok. We really like this restaurant. Nice atmosphere.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My caesar salad, shrimp scampi and aperol spritz were all great and flavorful. My husband had the fish and chips and it was also great. Our waiter was Aziz who went above and beyond in service. We’ve been here before and the food and the customer service here is excellent.
    

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    SilM

    Toronto

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great meal and excellent service by Carlo. We will definitely come back again.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Leslie the bartender was wonderful ! we sat outside and atmosphere was nice!
    

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    AdamF

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We arrived and were seated right away. Every server with whom we interacted had a smile and was extremely positive and welcoming and were always asking if we needed anything. The food was very tasty and plentiful. We ordered the brussels sprouts appetizer and it was EXCELLENT!!! We also had a wedge salad and it was huge. I had the Krabby Patty sandwich and it was yummy. All in all a wonderful dining experience.
    

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    PhyllisR

    Columbus

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

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    Birthday for a friend. Everyone enjoyed their food, I particularly liked the shrimp and crab cakes!
    

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    Msmc

    Detroit

    35 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2

    We hadn't been to Libby's in a few years, and it hasn't changed much. It was fine - not great, not even good. It seems to want to be some kind of quasi-fine dining - no S&P on the tables??? Honestly, just makes the service staff work harder.... 2 apps, a sandwich, a salad 2 drinks - $100 plus tip. For that price point there are better places to go.
    

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    LLBCK

    New England

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience3

    Ordered fish and chips with sautéed spinach instead of fries. Spinach was good but the fish was horrible. It is fish nuggets not a piece of fish like all other restaurants serve. Very little fish, all batter. They should take this entree off the menu. It is falsely described.
    

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    JeffG

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Excellent service and food in a very comfortable setting, slightly noisy but fairly reasonable and good value. Highly recommend the ribs, fish & chips (though I prefer the jalapeño Mac&Cheese 😋), and the seasonal scallop dinner. Our new favorite go to place for a light quick dinner. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    

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    SherylS

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is our neighborhood restaurant. We like it a lot. The food is always good and my Santa Fe salad with shrimp was exceptional. The only negative I have is that the restaurant is always freezing inside. The outside was unavailable for seating when we were there that evening.
    

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    bballbum1

    Tampa

    153 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    153 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    The food was ok nothing special. I think the Libby's down town Sarasota is a steep above this location. Also different dinner choices.
    

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    HeugeneS

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service ans food were both very good. We would definitely recommend this place.
    

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    Grandmanno

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great… Our waiter Rob we just love… he is so personable but also very professional. Food always wonderful and unique.
    

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    RickK

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Four of us. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Steak, salmon, seafood over pasta, and salad with shrimp. Server was very patient and accommodating. Sangria was nothing special and too much at $12.00
    

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    SherrieC

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2

    Food was great, the service was great, the music was way too loud. We had to ask three times to please turn the music down. They did turn the music down, and after that it was very pleasant.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience4

    My wife's ribs were outstanding, just not very hot... but warm. My spaghetti and meatballs was so blah and the meatballs were cold inside. I sent my dinner back and another one was brought out. It was a tad warmer. I ate part of it to be polite to my friends at the table. I then asked for a "togo" box and the pasta and meatball were great after actually making them hot at home. The waitress was never around and she apologized because she had to handle togo orders rather than take care of the customers who came to eat and drink. I had to ask a bus boy 3 different times to get our waitress to show up. One of the ladies in our group had her fish delivered at least 5-10 minutes after everyone else's food.. including my redone dinner. There is something wrong with the kitchen that they cannot coordinate and deliver hot food. Libby's also lost out on my second drink because I couldn't order one.. ( waitress disappeared. ) Also, I gave up on the idea of key lime pie. I've been to Libby's a number of times and the key lime pie is great. ( they don't have to heat that up.......) But, since no one was around to take my order... I eventually got the check. I was sadly disappointed in dinner. I think Libby's needs a food runner to make sure the hot food gets to the table and someone coordinating the order, so that all the food arrives at the same time. It's impolite to start eating because the kitchen and the waitress are incompetent. But, we did anyway. SAD that management doesn't fix this.
    

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    Kate

    Cleveland

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was very tasty! All three of us loved our meals - kale Cesar salad with a piece of grilled salmon, shrimp scampi, and Santa Fe Salad with grilled shrimp.
    

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    WandaW

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience2

    The restaurant is charging us twice! We are fighting it with our credit card company! Won’t be back!
    

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