Dockside Waterfront Grill
509 N. Tamiami Trail; 941-218-6418; geckosgrill.com/dockside-waterfront-grill
Part of the Sarasota-based Gecko’s Hospitality Group, Dockside Waterfront Grill places diners in a fun, Old Florida setting overlooking Roberts and Dona bays. Open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. popular menu items include the two cold water lobster rolls that are mixed with light mayo and green onion, and served on toasted, buttered New England frankfurter split rolls and garnished with lettuce and tomato.