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Mattison's City Grille
American Restaurant and Pizzeria$$$$
Main Street Merchants, Sarasota
"Great Happy Hour! $4 Martinis & $5 Apps from 3 to 7 every day."(3 Tips)
"Stay for happy hour and enjoy the live music while you eat!"(8 Tips)
"Come for the great happy hour and the even better bartender Virginia"(7 Tips)
"Make sure to try the pulled pork sliders and calamari!"(2 Tips)
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Elena HaasDecember 30, 2014Donate blood 3x at Suncoast Blood Bank, get a $25 gift certificate to Mattison's. My favorite is to go during happy hour, order a couple small plates and a drink.
Joe MichalskiJuly 16, 2013Loved the brushetta! Come for happy hour 3-7 and have $5 apps and $4 martinis! Our server (Randall) was awesome!! HATE that people bring their dogs out to eat tho, YUK!!!
This place is the best. Make sure to try the pulled pork sliders and calamari! It's awesome and if you go between 3-7 it's happy hour and they have those two on the $5.00 app menu!
Anna MOctober 23, 2012Beautiful atmosphere; reminds me of Γλυφάδα and the beach nightlife! Life music with frank Sinatra, van Morison, rod steward and Santana expressions! *****
Lisa SMarch 15, 2020Like a disgruntled wife after 20 years. And the viands will make you as happy as you will be able to make her content.
The Culinary Institute of AmericaDecember 19, 2012CIA Alumnus Paul Mattison is executive chef and proprietor of Mattison’s, operating three restaurants in the Sarasota, FL area. Check out what other CIA alumni are doing with their careers: Read more
Todd ZMarch 6, 2014The burger was excellent. The fries were also very good, although I added pepper to them...as I always do.
Ariane HNovember 10, 2013The food is pricey yet flavorful, and it does not fill you up. The portions are tiny. The service here is great. And they have good love music on weekends.
Michael GullisbertAugust 26, 2013Greg is hands down one of the best servers I've had. Very informed on the menu, enjoys his job, and excels in customer service!
Audrey SchererAugust 10, 2013The shrimp Rangoon is to die for. The burst of different flavors will send yo' taste buds to heaven!
Michael ZurloAugust 10, 2014Chicken Capreses! Yummmm.... I already ate the Chicken sandwich! Ooops! :-D Tis tastey!
Bacon Turkey Wrap is my go to. Live music on Sunday AM is fun.
Rick Garcia - SFSNovember 5, 2013The quality of the food made up for the lackluster service. Would recommend and would eat here again.
- Come for the great happy hour and the even better bartender Virginia
Tricia FosterSeptember 18, 2010Nothing like unwinding from the week by sitting outside, cold drink in hand, nice breeze and live music - gotta love this place!! As Always, Tricia
- Great Happy Hour! $4 Martinis & $5 Apps from 3 to 7 every day.
Mike HouseDecember 10, 2011Meh. The pizza is decent. Burger is not anything special. A bit on the pretentious side. Nice place to sit outside.
Domingo NetoJune 5, 2015Restaurante e bar bem animado próximo da da Main ST em Sarasota, com boa comida, bom atendimento e ótima música ao vivo ! Vale a visita !
TolyashaDecember 5, 2013Лучшая паста с курицей и грибами в соусе Альфредо во всей Сарасоте 😂 (делали специально для меня)
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For a healthy chef-prepared meal and a good time with friends and family, duck into Mattison's, "the heart of downtown".
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(941) 330-0440
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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