the Ringling Grillroom

4.8

952 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 32 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 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
Website
http://www.theringlinggrillroom.com/
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.

Location
5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234
Area
Sarasota
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Popular dishes

Chef's "Artfully" Inspired Daily Flatbread
Created Daily with the Freshest Ingredients from the Market
- PD
Crispy Sicilian CalamariUS$16.00
Red Peppers, Pepperoncini, Lemon, Sweet Chili and House-Made Marinara
House-Made MeatballsUS$13.00
Smoked Gouda Polenta, Tomato Caponata Ragu, Parmigiano Reggiano
Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUS$19.00
Jumbo Lump Crab, Old Bay, Arugula, Grapefruit & Pickled Red Onion Salad, Horseradish Aioli
Burrata & Heirloom TomatoUS$14.00
Fresh Burrata, Watermelon Radish, Stuffed Peppadew Pepper, Lemonette, Aged Balsamic
Ahi Tuna Poke*US$17.00
Ahi Tuna, Hawaiian-Style, Avocado-Wasabi Crème, Teriyaki, Scallion, Wonton
New-Style HummusUS$13.00
Creamy Hummus, Crispy Brussels & Cauliflower, Harissa, Toasty Seasoned Pita, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

In Season Ringling Favorites

Chicken MilaneseUS$21.00
Crispy Panko Chicken, Arugula, Oven-Dried Tomato, Parmigiano Reggiano, Lemonette, Whipped Ricotta, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Classic PappardelleUS$20.00
Fresh Egg Pappardelle, Summer Squashes, Wild Mushrooms, Blistered Grape Tomatoes, EVOO, Confit Onion Velouté, Parmigiano Reggiano
Steamed Trigger FishUS$27.00
Bamboo Steamed, Lemongrass, Hong Kong Sauce, Spinach, Artichokes, Parselied Basmati Rice
Blackened SalmonUS$24.00
Paul's Secret Spices, Basmati Rice, Maque Choux – Okra, Corn, Red Pepper, Onion, Tomato Beurre Blanc
Steak Frites*US$40.00
Cracked Pepper NY Strip, Tiny Green Beans, G-Room Steak Fries, Wild Mushroom Cognac Peppercorn Gravy
Shrimp & Scallop PolentaUS$26.00
Smoked Gouda Polenta, Sautéed Spinach, Blistered Tomato, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Roast Shallot Pan Sauce

Big Top Sandwiches

With Your Choice of a Three Ring Side

Veggie WrapUS$13.00
Cauliflower, Eggplant, Pickled Red Onion, Arugula, Harissa, Whipped Feta, Spinach Tortilla
G-Room Burger*US$17.00
Seasoned Perfectly, Funnel Eggplant Fries, Jalapeno Jam, Gouda Cheese, Romaine, Beefsteak Tomato, Toasted Brioche Bun
Grilled Chicken PaniniUS$14.00
Grilled Chicken, Arugula, Roma Tomato, Provolone, Basil Aioli, Toasted Focaccia
Sarasota-Bay Fish TacosUS$17.00
Caribbean Spiced Mahi, Red Cabbage, Key Lime & Jicama Slaw, Black Bean Corn Salsa, Smoked Chili Cream, Warm Corn Tortillas
Jr's Lobster RollUS$30.00
Fresh Steamed Lobster, Old Bay, Chives, Butter Brioche Lobster Roll. Served Maine or Connecticut Style

Crisp Cool Salads

Add Chicken $7, Steak $13, Salmon $12

G-Room SaladUS$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*US$19.00
Field Greens, Peruvian Purple & Fingerling Potatoes, Tiny Beans, Blistered Grape Tomatoes, Egg, Nicoise Pesto, Citrus Vinaigrette
Knife & Fork CaesarUS$10.00
Crisp Hearts of Romaine, Baby Kale, Egg, Parmesan, Caesar, Crisp Ciabatta, Parmigiano Reggiano

Three Ring Sides

Hand-Cut Crispy FriesUS$6.00
Nice Small SaladUS$6.00
Tiny K & F CaesarUS$6.00
Chef's Daily VegetableUS$6.00
Basmati Rice PilafUS$6.00
Grilled AsparagusUS$7.00

Sweet Tastes

Classic Crème BrûléeUS$8.00
House-Made with Madagascar Vanilla Bean, Crispy Sweet Crust
Key Lime TartUS$8.00
Toasty Meringue, Graham Cracker
Warm Chocolate CakeUS$9.00
Molten Chocolate Cake, Fresh Whipped Cream, Powdered Sugar
Sweet Treat
Created Daily with the Freshest, Sweet Ingredients
- PD

What 952 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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.

952 Reviews

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Cheryl
Columbus
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined 2 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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Jennifer
Tampa
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 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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Joyce
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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Michael
Tampa
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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Debbie
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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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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Annie
Los Angeles
61 reviews
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A beautiful spot overlooking the gardens of the Ringling mansion, with very good food and service
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Suzanne
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
They seemed to be short on servers and our lunch took a very long time to arrive well after neighbouring eaters had received their food despite arriving around the same time.
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Jerrold
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The ambience outdoors is very nice. Set alongside a pond frequented by a variety of birds and housing beautiful water grasses. Indoors is a nicely appointed space much too noisy when busy. The menu is limited but very good. My favorite is the French dip. Wife loved the steamed with ginger fish. Burger is good and the chopped Caesar salad is excellent. Get the Parmesan fries as a side, bad for the waistline but a great treat for the tastebuds. I walk around the grounds after a lunch is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon.
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Elizabeth
Orlando
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 3 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful wines by the glass choices and a good pour! Food is consistently perfect. Great salad with the crab. Crab perfect too. I love this grille. Everyone is so happy to help insure a good experience. Carol was our server. I think she was our server my last visit too. She’s polite and professional and adds to a happy and relaxing ambiance. Oh! Chef was willing to share how he/she made the squash. And bar was okay with a taste of a wine. Wonderful afternoon. Thank you. Coming back again and again. Member
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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 4.8 stars by 952 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.theringlinggrillroom.com/
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.

the Ringling Grillroom

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Grilled Chicken Panini

Chicken Milanese

Classic Pappardelle

Start Snack Share

Chef's "Artfully" Inspired Daily Flatbread

Crispy Sicilian CalamariUS$16.00

House-Made MeatballsUS$13.00

Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUS$19.00

Burrata & Heirloom TomatoUS$14.00

Ahi Tuna Poke*US$17.00

New-Style HummusUS$13.00

In Season Ringling Favorites

Chicken MilaneseUS$21.00

Classic PappardelleUS$20.00

Steamed Trigger FishUS$27.00

Blackened SalmonUS$24.00

Steak Frites*US$40.00

Shrimp & Scallop PolentaUS$26.00

Big Top Sandwiches

Veggie WrapUS$13.00

G-Room Burger*US$17.00

Grilled Chicken PaniniUS$14.00

Sarasota-Bay Fish TacosUS$17.00

Jr's Lobster RollUS$30.00

Crisp Cool Salads

G-Room SaladUS$9.00

Crusted Ahi Tuna Nicoise*US$19.00

Knife & Fork CaesarUS$10.00

Three Ring Sides

Hand-Cut Crispy FriesUS$6.00

Nice Small SaladUS$6.00

Tiny K & F CaesarUS$6.00

Chef's Daily VegetableUS$6.00

Basmati Rice PilafUS$6.00

Grilled AsparagusUS$7.00

Sweet Tastes

Classic Crème BrûléeUS$8.00

Key Lime TartUS$8.00

Warm Chocolate CakeUS$9.00

Sweet Treat

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does the Ringling Grillroom offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is the Ringling Grillroom restaurant rated?

Is the Ringling Grillroom currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information