Patrick's: Something Old is Something New Again

Sometimes all it takes is a change of scenery, or in this case a change of venue, to make a stand out impression. Such is the case with the new location and moniker of newly renamed to .

Having served the Sarasota community from its Sports Pub themed Five Points location for a number of years, Patrick’s recently moved to the former Braza location at 1481 Main Street. What a difference! A large, bright, high ceilinged space with outdoor seating provides a very comfortable, friendly type of meeting and eating space. Even though the décor has changed, the sports themed roots have not been lost. In essence, Patrick’s has created a new look and feel which maintains familiarity for their regular customers while appealing to new customers. Well done.

The menu at Patrick’s 1481 has essentially remained the same with a casual dining orientation. Offering soups, salads, appetizers, entrees, burgers and sandwiches, the menu provides a wide selection from which to choose. For our meals we chose the following:

• Flatbread Bruschetta: Tomato, spinach, feta with a balsamic reduction. $8.00
  Great appetizer or personal “pizza”
• Poor Peter’s Portobello Burger: Portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, goat cheese, lettuce and tomato. Choice of fries or cole slaw. $8.00
  The peppers add great flavor to the vegetarian “cheese burger”.
• Tuna Burger: 6 oz grilled ahi tuna served with lettuce and tomato. Choice of fries or Cole slaw. $11.00
  A nice presentation of tuna with a wasabi kick.
• The Small Caesar Salad:  A nice sized portion of Romaine, nicely chilled, and appropriately covered with a garlicky dressing and croutons. $5.00
  If you like garlic, you will enjoy this dressing; however the garlic is strong. I truly enjoyed it.
• Cheese Burger:  A burger covered with your choice of American, Swiss, cheddar Monterey jack or bleu cheese; served with your choice of fries or Cole slaw. $7.95
  A classic juicy burger.
• The South Beach Burger Salad:  Patrick's famous burger on a tossed salad with a choice of cheese (we chose Swiss) and dressing (we chose the vinaigrette.) $10.95  
  What a great idea for those of us on the Atkins or South Beach diets!

We found the wait staff to be friendly, attention oriented, efficient and consistent. As expected, Patrick’s offers a full bar service with a good selection of beer, wine and soft drinks.

Patrick’s 1481, a friendly, lively place, located in the heart of downtown Sarasota, serving good food and drink; now that is a place which can become a "fave."

Patrick’s 1481
1481 Main Street
Sarasota, Fl 34236
941-955-1481 

http://www.patricksofsarasota.com/