Co-founder Mike Quillen discusses how the group, which operates Gecko’s Grill & Pub and other area restaurants, has switched to takeout and delivery only. FULL ARTICLE HERE
Chain reaction: Restaurant’s coronavirus troubles shared by vendors
Sarasota-Bradenton hospitality mainstay navigates crisis on many fronts. Sleepless nights — not smothered nachos — are the top menu item at Gecko’s Grill and Pubs these days. That’s a key part of how co-Founder Mike Quillen is approaching the coronavirus pandemic...
$5 Burger Mondays temporarily cancelled
We’re sorry, Gecko’s is unable to continue to offer our $5 Burger until further notice. Please understand that, during these extraordinary times, your locally owned & operated Gecko’s family of restaurants is doing all we can to stay open, protect jobs, serve our...
Gecko’s Hospitality Group proud to make this iconic list!
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill 412 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key; 941-383-0102; geckosgrill.com/dry-dock-waterfront-grill When it comes to Florida dining, there are certain things everyone should try at least once, and if you’re fortunate, once a year or month. My...
GHG’s Quillen awarded inaugural Sarasota Sheriff’s office Community Partner award
Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight today presented the agency’s first ever Community Partner Award to Mike Quillen, co-owner of Gecko’s Hospitality Group. Quillen is a Sarasota local who graduated from Riverview High School before attending State College of Florida...
Gecko’s is considering offering in-house delivery
When Gecko’s introduced meal delivery, it used a local company to handle the service. But then a couple years ago, a restaurant delivery giant bought the local delivery company — and Gecko’s lost local control. “You have folks picking it up who you don’t really know,...
Customers Supporting Eatery During Renovations
VENICE — Despite the dust and noise at Fisherman’s Wharf, customers are showing support during the renovations underway at the Dockside Waterfront Grill at 509 N. Tamiami Trail on U.S. 41 before the KMI Bridge leading to downtown. It is business as usual with kitchens...
Legendary Red Barn Bar Tops Historic Watering Holes
From indoor and outdoor tiki bars, to a bar housed in a century-old brick building, some of our most historic watering holes READ MORE
Gecko’s Hospitality Group a proud partner with Vets2Chef program
The restaurant business is one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. It is estimated that by 2028, there will be almost two million new jobs in the industry. Vet2Chef, a program that trains veterans to become cooks, is looking to prepare former members of our...
Visit Sarasota County finds Dockside Waterfront Grill as a Best Boat-up Restaurant
The greatest draw to enjoying a sunny vacation in beautiful Sarasota County is our endless coastline and proximity to the water. The best way to maximize your exposure to “Vitamin Sea” is exploring the area via the intracoastal waterway - think of it as our inland...
Best Restaurants for Stone Crab Claws are Dry Dock & Dockside
One of Florida’s most famous foods, one with deep ties to the Sarasota-Bradenton commercial fishing industry, is back on the menu. Stone crab season started Tuesday and runs through May 15. Dockside Waterfront Grill 509 N. Tamiami Trail, Venice; 941-218-6418;...
Gecko’s unveils new dinner and drink menus
Restaurant News in Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice-Englewood: Sept. 26-Oct. 2 Sarasota Herald-Tribune Gecko’s unveils new dinner and drink menus Gecko’s Grill & Pub, a Sarasota dining and drinking mainstay since 1992, has updated its dinner and cocktail menus. New...