the Ringling Grillroom

4.8

953 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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
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

Popular dishes

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

In Season Ringling Favorites

Chicken Milanese$21.00
Crispy Panko Chicken, Arugula, Oven-Dried Tomato, Parmigiano Reggiano, Lemonette, Whipped Ricotta, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Classic Pappardelle$20.00
Fresh Egg Pappardelle, Summer Squashes, Wild Mushrooms, Blistered Grape Tomatoes, EVOO, Confit Onion Velouté, Parmigiano Reggiano
Steamed Trigger Fish$27.00
Bamboo Steamed, Lemongrass, Hong Kong Sauce, Spinach, Artichokes, Parselied Basmati Rice
Blackened Salmon$24.00
Paul's Secret Spices, Basmati Rice, Maque Choux – Okra, Corn, Red Pepper, Onion, Tomato Beurre Blanc
Steak Frites*$40.00
Cracked Pepper NY Strip, Tiny Green Beans, G-Room Steak Fries, Wild Mushroom Cognac Peppercorn Gravy
Shrimp & Scallop Polenta$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 Wrap$13.00
Cauliflower, Eggplant, Pickled Red Onion, Arugula, Harissa, Whipped Feta, Spinach Tortilla
G-Room Burger*$17.00
Seasoned Perfectly, Funnel Eggplant Fries, Jalapeno Jam, Gouda Cheese, Romaine, Beefsteak Tomato, Toasted Brioche Bun
Grilled Chicken Panini$14.00
Grilled Chicken, Arugula, Roma Tomato, Provolone, Basil Aioli, Toasted Focaccia
Sarasota-Bay Fish Tacos$17.00
Caribbean Spiced Mahi, Red Cabbage, Key Lime & Jicama Slaw, Black Bean Corn Salsa, Smoked Chili Cream, Warm Corn Tortillas
Jr's Lobster Roll$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 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*$19.00
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, Crisp Ciabatta, Parmigiano Reggiano

Three Ring Sides

Hand-Cut Crispy Fries$6.00
Nice Small Salad$6.00
Tiny K & F Caesar$6.00
Chef's Daily Vegetable$6.00
Basmati Rice Pilaf$6.00
Grilled Asparagus$7.00

Sweet Tastes

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

What 953 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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.

953 Reviews

T
Tom
Baltimore
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service from Judge and Ian. Food was just ok. The tuna in the nicoise salad just wasn’t very good. A better review on the fish entree. But overall I’d say “meh” on food and “yeah” on service.
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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 November 19, 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 November 17, 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 November 16, 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 November 15, 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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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 953 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 reservation

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 Calamari$16.00

House-Made Meatballs$13.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$19.00

Burrata & Heirloom Tomato$14.00

Ahi Tuna Poke*$17.00

New-Style Hummus$13.00

In Season Ringling Favorites

Chicken Milanese$21.00

Classic Pappardelle$20.00

Steamed Trigger Fish$27.00

Blackened Salmon$24.00

Steak Frites*$40.00

Shrimp & Scallop Polenta$26.00

Big Top Sandwiches

Veggie Wrap$13.00

G-Room Burger*$17.00

Grilled Chicken Panini$14.00

Sarasota-Bay Fish Tacos$17.00

Jr's Lobster Roll$30.00

Crisp Cool Salads

G-Room Salad$9.00

Crusted Ahi Tuna Nicoise*$19.00

Knife & Fork Caesar$10.00

Three Ring Sides

Hand-Cut Crispy Fries$6.00

Nice Small Salad$6.00

Tiny K & F Caesar$6.00

Chef's Daily Vegetable$6.00

Basmati Rice Pilaf$6.00

Grilled Asparagus$7.00

Sweet Tastes

Classic Crème Brûlée$8.00

Key Lime Tart$8.00

Warm Chocolate Cake$9.00

Sweet Treat

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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