the Ringling Grillroom

Name: the Ringling Grillroom
Address: 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34234
Telephone: (941) 360-7390
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

180 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 20, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(941) 360-7390

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 360-7390
Website
http://www.theringlinggrillroom.com/
Payment options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Curtis Hawk

Location
5401 Bay Shore Rd Sarasota, FL 34234
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Chef's "Artfully" Inspired Daily Flatbread
Created Daily with the Freshest Ingredients from the Market
Crispy Sicilian Calamari$16.00
Red Pepper, Pepperoncini, Lemon, Sweet Chili Sauce and House-Made Marinara
House-Made Meatballs$13.00
Creamy Polenta, Mascarpone, Eggplant, Tomato Caponata Ragu
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$18.00
Jumbo Lump Crab, Old Bay, Arugula, Grapefruit & Pickled Red Onion Salad, Horseradish Aioli
Southern Heirloom Tomato$12.50
Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppadew, Quinoa, Pickled Watermelon, Watermelon Radish, Lemonette, Aged Balsamic
Ahi Tuna Poke*$16.00
Ahi Tuna, Hawaiian Style, Avocado-Wasabi Creme, Teriyaki, Scallion, Wonton
Spring Roll$14.00
Grilled Steak, Cabbage, Carrots, Leeks, Habanero Peach Jelly

Crisp Cool Salads

G-Room Salad$9.00
Baby Artisan & Boston Bibb Lettuces, Radishes, Shaved Carrots, Granny Smith Apples, Crisp Celery, Spiced Toasted Seeds, Crumbling Feta, Sweet Herb Dressing
Crusted Ahi Tuna Nicoise*$18.00
Field Greens, Peruvian Purple & Fingerling Potatoes, Tiny Beans, Blistered Grape Tomatoes, Egg, Nicoise Pesto, Citrus Vinaigrette
Knife & Fork Caesar$10.00
Crisp Hearts of Romaine, Baby Kale, Egg, Parmesan, Caesar Dressing, Crisp Ciabatta, Parmigiana Reggian

In Season Ringling Favorites

Jr's Crisp Y Chicken$18.00
Pan Seared Chicken, Cauliflower Puree, Shaved Asparagus, Dorati Tomatoes, Roast Chicken Glace
Classic Pappardelle$20.00
Fresh Egg Pappardelle, Summer Squashes, Wild Mushrooms, Blistered Grape Tomatoes, EVOO, Confit Onion Veloute, Parmigiana Reggiano
Steamed Trigger Fish$27.00
Bamboo Steamed, Lemongrass, Hong Kong Sauce, Spinach, Artichokes, Parselied Basmati Rice
Grilled Center Cut Filet*$32.00
Crispy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Red Wine Shallot Demi Reduction
Grilled Atlantic Salmon$24.00
Basmati Risotto, Braised Leeks, Asparagus, Kohlrabi, Local Greens, Parmigiana Reggiano, Chive Oil
Steak Frites*$38.00
Cracked Pepper, NY Strip, Tiny Green Beans, G-Room Steak Fries, Wild Mushroom Cognac Peppercorn Gravy
Farfalle Aglio Olio$24.00
Seared Shrimp, Spinach, Kohlrabi, Dorati Tomatoes, Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes, Lemon, Parmigiana Reggiano, EVOO

Big Top Sandwiches

With Your Choice of A Three Ring Side

Grilled Vegetable Panini$12.00
Summer Squashes, Roast Red Pepper, Japanese Eggplant, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Aioli, Focaccia
G-Room Burger*$16.00
Perfectly Seasoned Burger, Portobella, Caramelized Onions, Swiss Cheese, House-Made "Steakhouse" Sauce, Toasted Brioche Bun
Grilled Chicken Panini$13.50
Grilled Chicken, Arugula, Roma Tomato, Provolone, Basil Aioli, Toasted Focaccia
Sarasota-Bay Fish Tacos$16.00
Caribbean Spiced Mahi, Red Cabbage, Key Lime & Jicama Slaw, Black Bean Corn Salsa, Smoked Chili Cream, Warm Corn Tortillas
Banh Ml Chicken Wrap$12.50
Grilled Chicken, Napa Cabbage, Carrot, Cucumber, Cilantro, Vietnamese Sweet & Spicy Firecracker Sauce, Grilled Tortilla

Three Ring Sides

All $6

Hand-Cut Crispy Potatoes
Nice Small Salad
Tiny K & F Caesar
Chef's Daily Vegetable
Basmati Rice Pilaf
Grilled Asparagus
+$1

Sweet Tastes

Classic Crème Brûlée$7.50
House-Made with Madagascar Vanilla Bean, Crispy Sweet Crust
Key Lime Tart$8.00
Toasty Meringue, Graham Cracker
Warm Chocolate Cake$8.50
Molten Chocolate Cake, Fresh Whip Cream, Powdered Sugar
Sweet Treat
Created Daily with the Freshest, Sweet Ingredients
- PD

What 180 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for Lunch
Sarasota / Bradenton
American

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CHS1
Los Angeles
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
A lovely, tasteful atmosphere, excellent service, and an interesting and tasty menu. Would definitely recommend for a lunch or snack while visiting the Ringling.
A
Annie
Tampa
109 reviews
vip
4.0
109 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
A must go to in Sarasota. Menu is small but food is prepared perfectly. The staff is friendly and really knows the menu well. We will make this a frequent dining spot.
BS
BeccaS
New Orleans
54 reviews
vip
4.0
54 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very good dinner. Had a pasta shrimp dish that was excellent. Very good service.
VR
ValR
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice sized portions; fresh and tasty; attractive presentation.
C
Clarkie
Louisville
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience! Excellent food, great service & ambiance!
KH
KevinH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The wonderful service added to the delicious food and pleasant experience. We sat outside and enjoyed the view.
J
Joane
Tampa
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a pleasure eating here. Food presentation is always visually pleasing and different. Service is friendly and informative.
MK
MarleneK
Tampa
47 reviews
vip
4.0
47 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great for before theater
GA
GinaA
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful environment. Delicious food. Great service. A gem!!!!
JH
JeffreyH
Orlando
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb service with friendliness from all staff! Food was fabulous, expertly prepared and exactly to my order!!! Perfect spot for a great evening repast or meal before a show. One of Sarasota's quiet gems!!!
CM
CMSgt
Naples
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
NIce and convenient during a tour of the grounds. Good was good but priced high.
RC
RobertC
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A jewel that needs to be advertised but not too much do we can keep it close.
M
Mac4104
Tampa
126 reviews
vip
5.0
126 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Ringling Grill Room was fabulous! We ate dinner before our show at The Asolo! We ordered drinks and two entrees front he menu! Each dish was sublime, our server was excellent and attentive, thank you! We will go back!!
BS
BeverlyS
Naples
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very accommodating. We decided the weather at our requested outside table was just too hot. we were moved indoors and the staff was so gracious about it. Our waiter was so friendly and knowledgeable about the menu items we had questions about
MM
MarkM
Naples
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
This was our first visit to the Ringling Grill Room, and we were very impressed! The ambience was very pleasant, the food was great and our server was top-notch. The only glitch is that the restaurant doesn't serve bread, but that's only a minor issue. We'll be back!!!
j
jamesn
Tampa
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience2
I never can get 5:30 pm. , so I had to mtake 5:00 pm, asI had the ASOLO Play at 7:00 pm. SO!!~ The Terrace had only TWO tables occupied at 5:30 PM, SO WHY could I not have 5:30PM. This nis the SECOND time this has happened. I come with guest at 5:00 pm, YET at 5:30 the Terrace had only two tables occupied!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant was open and bright, seated without delay. The food was delicious, well spiced roasted vegetable panini. Service was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Three out of four dishes were overly salty.
IG
IndiraG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Elegant, courteous staff. Tasty food. Very nice experience in our visit.
SC
SheliaC
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food is generally fresh and plated well. So nice to sit outside and enjoy the view.
SK
SusanK
Naples
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always get the Member discount. We were not informed that it would not be honored on Mother’s Day until we asked if our server wanted to see our card before or after meal. Not a huge amount of money but the principle of the issue.
GB
Glad2BDone
New York Area
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The Mother's Day specials were highlighted by the grilled salmon with thick cut bacon BLT. The salmon was grilled to perfection! I hope that they will keep this as a regular item on their menu and not just save it for special occasions. I would certainly make frequent return visits if I knew that it was on the menu! However, the accompanying "small salad" was comprised entirely of large, tough, dark green, odd-tasting leaves that might have been collard greens according to pictures I've seen online. Apparently they were labeled "mixed artisanal greens." They were AWFUL and should not be served!
MS
MurrayS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very fine dining experience - plus a little extra for a birthday celebration!
NM
NancyM
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
A very pleasant place to eat before the theatre. Good food choices/tasty.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience5
I really miss THE MUSE, the previous Ringling Museum restaurant The food was always excellent. It was the perfect and very convenient place to dine before attending plays at the Mertz Theatre. Unfortunately, the RINGLING GRILLROOM’s chef tries too hard to be creative with odd combinations of ingredients which do not exalt the entree but merely muffle it. We ate only to quell our hunger and left with a disappointing taste in our mouths. Now my friends and I will choose a dining establishment further away before future performances at the Mertz. This will not be a hardship but a welcome addition to our night out.
TK
TheresaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The whole experience was great,our guests from India enjoyed the food ,our waitress was very pleasant, friendly which made the dining even better 🙏🏻
SF
SheilaF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food with excellent service! Highly recommended before performances....
S
Sandy
Tampa
47 reviews
3.0
47 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
Our first visit to the new Grill Room with the new decor and staff... Decor and view to the outside is very nice...The Menu is interesting and diverse.. I ordered my Burger Rare to Medium Rare...it came out medium to well!!! My husband order his Medium with no cheese and his came out medium Rare!! not consistent with what we ordered !! Did he get my Burger?? My Burger also had something very oily below the Burger over the "Greens"?? that was not needed..but the buns were tastey...my Mushroom large piece was a tougher end cap... The Fries were tasty but a bit limp and not as crispy as good be! It was positively empty with the rain, but our server took a long time after giving us water, and had to call for her...and afterward for our check... Oh Well...will try another time..
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great first time experience
SS
ShirleyS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience5
Yes, The overall experience was very nice. The wait person we had was not attentive. We had to ask other wait staff to have her come to our table twice for service. Will try again. Crab cakes were the best part of the meal.
B
Babsie
Tampa
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
The server ( Bob) was v
S
Sandyinoneloudoun
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service good food!
s
susanm
Orlando
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Keep it up. Best crab cakes ever.
DM
DianeM
Tampa
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good food, terrific waiter and lovely restaurant.
L
Lewis
New England
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
The reception and service were very welcoming. Unfortunately, we were placed next to a table that was celebrating a birthday. A quieter spot would have made the overall experience excellent. When visiting the museum or attending a performance at the Asolo Theatre, the spot is ideal. The service was very efficient and cheerful.
F
Fran
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and very friendly knowledgeable wait staff
JZ
JaniceZ
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant. Good food, beautiful decor, polite and efficient waiter and excellent hostess.
JK
JulieK
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food was delicious, and the server, Amanda, did a great job. Would gladly eat here again!
JB
JackieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service, beautiful view in the gardens while you eat. Food good
FF
FoodieFan
New England
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Would recommend whether visiting the museum or not.

FAQs

the Ringling Grillroom offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 360-7390.

the Ringling Grillroom is rated 4.5 stars by 180 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 20, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(941) 360-7390

5401 Bay Shore Rd Sarasota, FL 34234

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Curtis Hawk
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theringlinggrillroom.com/
Phone number
(941) 360-7390

the Ringling Grillroom

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

G-Room Salad

G-Room Burger

Sarasota-Bay Fish Tacos

Start Snack Share

Chef's "Artfully" Inspired Daily Flatbread

Crispy Sicilian Calamari$16.00

House-Made Meatballs$13.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$18.00

Southern Heirloom Tomato$12.50

Ahi Tuna Poke*$16.00

Spring Roll$14.00

Crisp Cool Salads

G-Room Salad$9.00

Crusted Ahi Tuna Nicoise*$18.00

Knife & Fork Caesar$10.00

In Season Ringling Favorites

Jr's Crisp Y Chicken$18.00

Classic Pappardelle$20.00

Steamed Trigger Fish$27.00

Grilled Center Cut Filet*$32.00

Grilled Atlantic Salmon$24.00

Steak Frites*$38.00

Farfalle Aglio Olio$24.00

Big Top Sandwiches

Grilled Vegetable Panini$12.00

G-Room Burger*$16.00

Grilled Chicken Panini$13.50

Sarasota-Bay Fish Tacos$16.00

Banh Ml Chicken Wrap$12.50

Three Ring Sides

Hand-Cut Crispy Potatoes

Nice Small Salad

Tiny K & F Caesar

Chef's Daily Vegetable

Basmati Rice Pilaf

Grilled Asparagus

Sweet Tastes

Classic Crème Brûlée$7.50

Key Lime Tart$8.00

Warm Chocolate Cake$8.50

Sweet Treat

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