The Park Grille

4.8

263 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem

Discover the crown jewel of the University Park Country Club, The Park Grille, where you can indulge in gourmet dining while enjoying stunning views of the 9th and 18th greens and a serene, shimmering lake. Celebrated by Sarasota Magazine as the "Best of the Best Restaurant with a View," The Park Grille's renowned Sunday Brunch Buffet has also been honored by Sarasota Magazine, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, and SRQ Magazine readers.

Dining Options:
Lunch: Open to the public daily from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Please note that Mondays feature a lunch buffet only.
Sunday Brunch Buffet: Available every Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

**Dinner service is exclusively for MEMBERS.**

Dress Code:
To ensure an elegant dining experience, proper attire is required. Blue denim, cut-offs, tank tops, and workout attire are not permitted in the dining room.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm
Phone number
(941) 355-3888
Website
https://www.universitypark-fl.com/country-club/dining/lunch
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Justin Sears
Private party facilities
Discover the perfect venue for your next event at University Park Country Club. Explore our exquisite Lakeside Room, sophisticated Varsity Club, and elegant Card Room, along with other exceptional event spaces. Let our dedicated team bring your dream event to life!

Location
7671 The Park Blvd, University Pk, FL 34201-2201
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 263 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for brunch
Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for scenic views
Sarasota / Bradenton
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Park Grille is a delightful dining destination praised for its "wonderful experience" with attentive staff and delectable offerings. Dishes like the "blueberry French toast" and "lamb chops" receive special acclaim. While some diners wish for more vegetarian options, the overall ambiance and service remain "phenomenal," making it a favorite spot.

263 Reviews

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Tom
VIP
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The soup of the day was one of the best I've had. All the food has great quality and reasonbly priced. Grace was fantastic as usual as she treated us special like one of the family.
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Beth
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good....our waitress was outstanding...... and always the beautiful view outside. I haven't been for awhile....but definitely will be back soon.
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Carol
VIP
Chicago
47 reviews
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We’ve enjoyed dinner here many times before. Something was just “off”. Valet parking was problematic — appeared to be short staffed. It appears that patrons had made reservations outside, but wanted tables inside due to cold weather. Our section seemed to be short a server, possibly? Rest was up to normal standard
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harvey
VIP
Tampa
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
From app (baked brie) to mains (mushroom ravioli; ossa buco) to dessert (rum bread pudding) the meal was excellent. Been there before and will happen again.
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Elliott
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our family gathering mid afternoon was delightful. The wait staff was very accommodating and the food - salads, sandwiches, chili - was delicious. The view of the golf course was peaceful and added to our enjoyment.
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David
VIP
Baltimore
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely terrific afternoon at the park Grille. The food and service…..outstanding! Highly recommend!!
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Frank
VIP
Las Vegas
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very quiet night at UPCC but as always the food, drink and service from Laura was great and unlike most Country Clubs, the pricing is very fair.
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Chris
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was impeccable. The cappuccino was one of the best I’ve had in Florida. Their service by Graziella was phenomenal. Can’t wait to return.
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Beckie
VIP
Orlando
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Grace was our server and terrific! She overheard me say I had a 3:00 Vet appt for our dog and quickly place my order and brought my chit to sign. Very thoughtful! Chicken Castillo was excellent!
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Susan
VIP
Chicago
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lunch was great - the quiche is always a winner! Service was excellent! Company even better. We had a nice table location, as well.
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FAQs

The Park Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 263 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

7671 The Park Blvd, University Pk, FL 34201-2201

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Justin Sears
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.universitypark-fl.com/country-club/dining/lunch
Phone number
(941) 355-3888
Private party facilities
Discover the perfect venue for your next event at University Park Country Club. Explore our exquisite Lakeside Room, sophisticated Varsity Club, and elegant Card Room, along with other exceptional event spaces. Let our dedicated team bring your dream event to life!

The Park Grille

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What 263 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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