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New Pass Grill and Bait Shop

1505 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 388-3050
Ranked #15 of 536 restaurants in Sarasota
4.0 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
Cuisines: Fast Food
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Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout
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CHIJDB
Chicago, Illinois
Contributor
13 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 NEW

New Pass Grill and Bait Shop is a hamburger stand attached to a bait shop overlooking the bridge between City Island and Longboat Key. The food is good and inexpensive with an interesting view of charter fishing boats coming and going. Don't come here expecting fine dining or excellent service. More

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HowsUrEats
Lima, Ohio
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4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012 NEW

Stoped here on our way to St. A's for lunch. Great find! Good hamburgers and cold beers. A really fun place. More

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ellen5181
new york
Senior Contributor
33 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

A fun little non-touristy place to stop and grab a bite or drink after visiting the aquarium. A snack shack atmosphere and you sit outside watching the bay. Good music in the background. Classic rock. We had onion rings which were fine. Soft drinks, beer, and wine available. Worth a stop. More

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MissLewes
Lewes, Delaware
Top Contributor
50 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

The New Pass Grill and Bait Shop is a great place to have a nice lunch and enjoy the water. You can get bait for fishing and bring your boat to dock. The food is good and it is right near the Mote Acquarium. More

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mikitymike
New York City, New York
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

This place knows how to make a great burger! Everything about the meal was great, from the beef to the bacon, bread and the perfectly crisp french fries. The view on the pier with the birds all around make for a good time. More

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LimeyTraveller
Sarasota, Fl........ for now
Senior Contributor
26 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012

Sit on the dock with a big juicy burger. cold beer and watch the boats bringing in their catch. Does it get any better. More

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ValuesGoodValue
Sarasota, FL
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

Old Florida at its finest - I've never had anything but the bacon cheese burger because it is so good, so can't speak for anything else, but you just can beat a lunch by the bay at New Pass. More

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JohnnyLA
Sarasota, Florida
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12 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

Don't miss this good place to stop before you go over the bridge. Simple, straight forward good food at an excellent price. Great Burger & Fries and huge portion of 'fish & chips' plus plenty other choices. More

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campasianspice
Bloomington, Indiana
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8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 13, 2011

We drove here from the Ringling estate with the sole purpose to eat lunch after reading the reviews. If you are in the Sarasota area and need a budget-friendly restaurant, I do recommend eating here, and especially before or after visiting the aquarium next door. The two of us shared the fish and chips combo that came with fries and... More

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Waterdog1034
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14 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2011

Whether you are a resident or one of the thousands of tourists filtering through you will enjoy this place. They have excellent breakfast sandwiches to get before you launch your boat and the best burgers on the water for lunch. Good prices and friendly service with a great view. It doesn't get any better for an outside burger and bait... More

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