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

the Ringling Grillroom

4.7 (1179)
$30 and under
American
5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood 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–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–5:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–6:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,179 people are saying

the Ringling Grillroom reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ringling Grillroom offers "excellent food" and "wonderful service" in a "beautiful venue." Guests enjoy a "diverse menu" with standout dishes like "blackened salmon" and "crab cake." The restaurant provides a "pleasant" dining experience, both indoors and outdoors, making it a "lovely spot" for pre-theater meals or museum visits.
1,179 Reviews
  1. Marie

    South Carolina26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Servic was excellent. Food was very good. Very pleasant all around.

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  2. Angela

    Denver / Colorado4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely grandmother/granddaughter lunch! Many good choices for all ages.

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  3. Dana VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service by Dawn Marie was excellent. All 4 of enjoyed our meals.

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  4. Cyndi

    Tampa / Central Florida West21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Caesar salad was wonderful and Our server Jill was great and attentive.

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  5. Joan

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A nice place to eat when visiting the Ringling Art Museum, especially for outdoor dining with a view of ponds with turtles swimming in them.

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  6. Bethamy VIP

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a party of six and ordered a variety of items. Everything was excellent and very nicely presented. The burgers and flatbreads were particularly good. Service was attentive. We were very pleased. Everything was high quality and it was a nice dining experience. We would return.

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  7. Herb VIP

    Southwest Florida178 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Papadelle very good..veggie wrap all lettuce very few veggies. Carol excellent server

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  8. Chtistine

    Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ll be back. A great spot! What else do you want to know?

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  9. Mary

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall, good good and an excellent waitress. Also, some of the best mixed drinks around (new old fashioned and Manhattan).

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  10. Susan VIP

    Southwest Florida38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy dining at the Ringling Grillroom.

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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 1179 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for the Ringling Grillroom

5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–5:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–6:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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