Rusty's Bistro @ Sheraton Sand Key

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1. DB

   DebbieB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 28, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Walter was amazing, we had 5 grandchildren under 13 years and he was patient and did an excellent job taking their orders and conversing with them. We were very happy thanks for Walter we and an awesome time at dinner.
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orlando

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on May 26, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Nice staff and a good meal. A nice surprise inside the hotel.
   

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   SteveS

   Tampa

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 21, 2023

   overall4food5service4ambience3

   Everything was good except it was way to cold for all of us. We even mentioned it to the host who seated us and the waiter and they just shrugged it off.
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 19, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Food was exquisite and service was top notch!! Definitely recommend .
   

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   JamesS

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall3food3service3ambience2

   Filet mignon very good cooked just right. Potato with it undercooked for both me an wife. Lobster pasta should have been called pasta lobster. Embarrasing little lobster meat. Maybe 3-4 small pieces. Note to chef...if you're going to make a lobster dish...put a serious amout of lobster meat in it. People who order lobster LIKE their lobster. Charge more if you have to...what we got was just plain cheaped out. Creme brulee good. Pomegranet bread pudding - some kind of bread cubes dripping wet in pomegranet juice (not made the way im used too) with insuffient mini scoop of ice cream on top. Made dinner res on open table: 3 f/u email/calls...then 90 min before scheduled res, i got email from open table changing my res to 30 min earlier. Dumb. I went at 8pm as planned, no problem. But someone straighten out open table people.
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   We enjoyed our brunch, just wish they had pancakes :)
   

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   Mike

   Tampa

   24 reviews

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   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on May 4, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Superb service and food. One of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. We highly recommend Rusty's.
   

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   YvanG

   Orlando

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on April 30, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Nice cooking and nice serving. .. except some noisely kids
   

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   JoseA

   Orlando

   38 reviews

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   5.0

   38 reviews

   Dined on April 30, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Good service was great. Dessert was delicious the salted caramel cheesecake was delicious
   

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    EmilyB

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    Food was average. Nothing we ate really gave us the wow factor.
    

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    JayneJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    It was a lovely dining experience, as always. Haven't had a bad meal there yet. Compliments to the chef, the wait staff and the greeters. The only thing missing was their wonderful pianist ~ we have always enjoyed his music. Thank you!
    

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    All of our meals were excellent and our server was excellent He was very responsive to our needs
    

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13. RD

    RichardD

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience2

    Ok. Not ocean front. No windows! Not what we were looking for. Too bad… such a beautiful beach!
    

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    VanessaL

    Tampa

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    This restaurant is amazing! Food and service were really above all my expectations! Can’t wait to go back!
    

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    April was amazing! The food and service outstanding!
    

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    lrb8547

    Naples

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food is always wonderful and the service is great too.
    

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    StevenT

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The ambiance of the restaurant is superb, the staff is beyond reproach and the food is very high quality and delicious. From the tenderness of the asparagus to the flavor of the steak, the food was wonderful.
    

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Düsseldorf

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    The place is great for food and staff is very friendly. It is sadly without any atmosphere. How does one get the idea of putting the main restaurant in a beach resort in a windowless space with no outdoor seating?
    

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Staying at Sheraton Sand Key. Made a reservation at Rusty’s our first night expecting it to be very busy. Was very empty and dinner exceeded expectations. Minerva provided attentive, friendly service and recommended their home made pastas. Had the Seafood Tagliatelle with shrimp and scallop. Pasta itself was excellent and lathe perfectly done seafood. Very good. Old fashioned was well made and my wife enjoyed her superfood salad. Only downside —no outside seating. Very quiet Btw, we ate breakfast at the buffet in Rusty’s next morning. Very crowded but we were seated immediately and very prompt and attentive service. Buffet was good—many options and tasty. Was included for us as a Titanium Marriott member but value seemed good—lots of families.
    

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a late dinner and the service was still amazing. Our waiter was super attentive, gave amazing recommendations and everything from presentation to taste were out of this world
    

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    MichaelB

    New England

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    We were surprised by the quality of food. A party of 6, including 3 hungry 18 year old young men, we ate our way through appetizers (cauliflower, calamari and crab cakes) all excellent. Observing Lent we all had seafood and/or pasta. All enjoyed. The food had a bit of a catering quality to it but was quite tasty. It felt mass prepared. Dessert was an assortment and all disappeared in seconds. Our waitress was efficient, attentive and direct. Mostly about her business which is fine with me. One of our dishes was late but she comped one of the desserts to compensate. Named after the goddess of war - she was formidable at her job. They sat us to the side (perhaps because we were casually dressed) rather than in the more formal section. (Also ok for our party). We will likely add this to our rotation. Our condo is a 5 minute walk away. It’s not exactly known for ambiance (no windows) but the food has good reputation amongst locals. Hotel restaurants are hit or miss. This one is a hit.
    

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    Poncho

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing pasta and chicken. Fresh bread and attentive / professional servers. A great experience.
    

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    ChrisW

    Orlando

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food and service was very good. The steak was cooked perfectly and the potatoes were very good. The only issue I had was the uneven lighting. Some areas were well lighted and some areas were dark like no lights were turned on in that area.
    

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    Ignored

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best seafood pasta I have ever had. The pasta is homemade.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    It was our first time having dinner at Rusty's and the food and service was delicious. The breakfast not so much..., just a typical boring powder eggs, sausage, and bacon. I would preffer a Omelette station and freash eggs, fresh fruits .... more healthy options.
    

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2

    The food was either extremely salty of very bland. We went on the waitress recommendation and it was a terrible meal. I can see why on a Saturday night there was hardly anybody on there.
    

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Surprisingly excellent fillet with a perfect crust !
    

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    KimL

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food and service were outstanding! Corey, our waiter was terrific. We were a party of 6 and everyone LOVED their meal
    

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    LindaJ

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    My husband had the steak and crab cake which he enjoyed. I had the special which was the chef’s homemade pasta dish which was good except for the chewy chicken which was better if cut into tiny pieces.our waitress was efficient and professional.
    

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    HighlyUnHappy

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience4

    The server was great. He sold us on the locally sourced orange juice. Nicest server. The food was sub par. Breakfast buffet was small for $20 but thats ok we thought as long as it was good. It was not that good. The drunkin strawberry french toast was so wet from soaking in the batter that it fell apart like oozed off the fork. Two breakfast buffets and one french toast breakfast for $60 was not wirth it. The service was great, but out of 5 days stay we wont return, so the server will miss out on the tips from our buisness. Dunkin donuts is a block away and better taste and value.
    

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    SamnErikG

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant! The reservation process online was easy. The server Minerva was amazing. My daughter has food allergies, and the chef personally took her order and prepared the food with care. Everyone in our party raved about their meal. We had two additional people join our already large party...and the staff accommodated the graciously. I would highly recommend this restaurant!
    

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32. SK

    SteveK

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Really nice restaurant. Need to book as it seems to be struggling with staff numbers, however, waiting staff was first class, food was exceptional. Wine list was comprehensive. Nothing to dislike. Was a perfect place to go for a more intimate dinner. Not cheap but worth it. A good choice.
    

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    Roscoe

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Good food, good service. Cocktails could have been more high end considering the price. Lots of noise from the lobby but there was a convention going on so understandable.
    

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience3

    I wasn’t impressed with menu . My pasta dish had no flavor. I would of named it “expensive beef stroganoff “ $85 check for pasta , a hamburger and “ 6 crunchy olives . Oh and two mediocre martinis. We went here to try something new , we will go back to the dive places on the beach .
    

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Food and service was outstanding. The carbonara was a bit on the salty side, but everything else was absolutely amazing. Went for Valentines Day and they had a special prix-fix menu. We will definitely be back to try their regular offerings. 😊
    

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    Linda

    Tampa

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    We were placed near large loud crowds. Not pleasant for 2 people. There were many empty tables as it was a late reservation Seating could have been quieter Food was outstanding and waiter was superb!!
    

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything all around wonderful!
    

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    First timers at Rusty's and enjoyed it. The chop salad split in two was good and nice portions. Shrimp bisque was good. We had hamburgers which were cooked to order, tasty and the crispy fries nicely done and also good. The room was multi level which helped reduce noise but had no views of the outdoors.
    

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    Birgs

    New England

    293 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    293 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Promptly seated by the friendliest host claiming he reserved us the same table he gave his parents when they dined there (lol). Took a while for the waiter to arrive but our drink orders were delivered efficiently. Started with the Caesar salad nicely split to share. The 2 portions were so large that we thought we had each gotten a separate salad, but when the bill came, we were only charged for one. Huge dinner party of at least 24 guests arrived and all of a sudden the nice quiet restaurant was abuzz with their getting seated and settled. Glad we had placed our dinner orders before theirs went in. Roasted chicken the tiniest little Statler chicken but tasty, even though the dish as presented did not look appealing. Same with the grilled salmon. Fish was nice but the veggie risotto was not what I was expecting. Again my portion was too large for me to finish. No room for dessert, just enjoyed the rest of our DeLoach pinot noir.
    

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    TaniaP

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    I would recommend this restaurant highly. The food was amazing both in presentation and taste. Some of the best food I have had on the Beach. Service was impeccable . We were waited on by Walter. I will be going back for sure.
    

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