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Blu Que Island Grill
(Now Closed)BBQ Joint, Southern Food Restaurant, and American Restaurant$$$$
Sarasota
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NadiaDecember 21, 2012Best calamari in all tri-County area; it's a must have. The atmosphere in the restaurant it's cozy and laid back. Can't go wrong with a Friday night outing here
Channon SpaansJanuary 21, 2012Simply amazing! Only wish we went here sooner! I'm saying best food on the island by far! Don't misout on this gem! p.s. The bbq/ mustard sauce is to die for!
Peter MillerMarch 15, 2013Food was good had the brisket. the wings were a tad overdone but very tasty. Best part was the beautiful blond hair'd sweetheart, at the desk, with the gorgeous smile ;)
Tim MakoevSeptember 20, 2012Don't listen to anyone unsatisfied, food is worth what you pay. Ribs are really amazing, grilled salmon is awesome. Taste it and you will 100% enjoy it.
Annie AlfstadAugust 22, 2014All u can eat lobster Wednesdays! Get there super early... They run out. Live music too!
JohnJanuary 13, 2013Excellent BBQ chicken and the yellow fin tuna with jack Daniels soy sauce is perfect. Good portions. Leave room for dessert.
Mike DavidsonMarch 19, 2013Lamb shank best shank I've ever had. Cesar salad suspect. Real bread pudding.
Anja ForsytheApril 27, 2012I don't even like Calamari but they have a calamari dish that has an awesome sweet n spicy sauce. Definitely worth a try!
Alicia CarrazanaFebruary 17, 2012Everything was delicious we order calamari pulled pprk mary d s salad huge !!! Brisket sandwich and the ribs everyone loved the food
John-Patrick AlexanderFebruary 15, 2010Stopped in after dinner, and we have to say we're very impressed. Not only is the atmosphere extremely chill, but the inside bar is lit up, both behind the bottles and under the bar top; it changes co
Gina ScardaMarch 6, 2013Fantastic food. Great music and the molten lava cake is Amazing !! Save room for dessert!
TravisMarch 22, 2011Get the wings. Different than I've ever tasted. Great top from waiter...get a side of tiger sauce to dip the wings in. Awesome!
Valerie MorrisMay 22, 2013The fries are greasy and the brisket is very fatty, probably the worst I've had, smelled so good The lobster is good. They didn't have the all you can eat lobster promised, but the 3 is a good value
TomDecember 30, 2012This place is great, love the food, the servers and $5.00 Martinis...you have got to try this restaurant.....
Kimberly GilOctober 14, 2011Food is average. Fish spread yummy but wonton chips greasy. Extra YUMMY Smores Martini....wow! Drink prices are definitely worth the visit.
Austin WestermannJuly 18, 2014Be prepared to wait for your food. This place is kind of off the main drag. There are better restaurants around, the food is hit or miss
Gregory B.November 21, 2014Strange atmosphere on the inside but the deck is probably a nice place to hang. Food was just okay.
Rochelle ColburnFebruary 7, 2010Go to Blue Smoke and ask to sit on the deck. Enjoy live acoustic music and a great atmosphere Read more
Justin PattisonJune 29, 2013Not sure if they changed the name or owners but it is now called BluQue Island Grill. I would not return. Food was bland and overpriced. Far from being called BBQ. Tasted more like steamed meat.
Food is usually good. Chicken wings a la blue smoke were overcooked and dry. We might as well have been eating batwings ala Three Amigos
Ben BurtonDecember 30, 2014You know it's good BBQ because they use Jack Daniels sauce. Wait, no. That means the BBQ is terrible.
B?rbara PSeptember 15, 2013Not recommended. The Braised Short Ribs are poor and barbecue sauces are very strong flavor. I ordered a pasta and it seemed a soup, slow service.
Excellent Happy Hour from 11AM to 7PM daily. $5 martinis all day.
Patrick DeanJune 17, 2013Slow service with mediocre food. To top it off it was expensive for crap food/service. The live music was good!
CHECK IN 3 TIMES FREE DRINK CHECK IN 10 TIMES FREE APP BECOME MAYOR ONE FREE MEAL EVERY WEEK GOOD LUCK
Laurie JasonApril 3, 2012Don't waste your time or money here. There are plenty of other good places in Siesta Key village to eat. It's over priced and very small portions.
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Blu Que Island Grill and Bar on Siesta Key offers smoked infused cuisine featuring hardwood grilled favorites cooked low and slow over hickory and apple wood.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(941) 346-0738
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- 7.9
"Brisket is outstanding! Portions of all the food is a little light for the price point but the food is very good and the BRISKET IS OUTSTANDING"
Hakeem Bilal - 8.5
"Great Pulled Pork and a whole lot more. Want to try something a little different? A burnt ends sandwich could be in your future!"
dineSarasota - 7.9
"Back in Florida and craving some BBQ so I hit up Sonny's, not the greatest I ever had but got the job done. Good service, good sauces and good selection. I'll be back! 😎"
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- 7.3
"Great live music choices. Ladies night gets packed here. It's one of the best places to hang out and dance in Sarasota. Don't get toasted and obnoxious, the bouncers will not hesitate to kick you out"
Ariane H - 8.5
"Good looking guys, awesome drinks and happy hour specials and amazing service. Will definitely be coming back!"
Lauren Taylor - 8.9
"Food was EXCELLENT! Service was EXCELLENT! Great place for oysters; happy hour every day 3-6. Small place but amazing for dinner and just casual hanging out."
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