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James Place Island Grill: Traveler Reviews

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  • Cuisines: Seafood

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“chili pants and socks and sandals?????”

James Place Island Grill

Jul 20, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

ok... let me start off by saying i have worked in restaurants and eaten at a variety of them. i don't ever expect too much and when i am pleasantly surprised, i'm happy. BUT, the owner bombarded me at my table before we got our water. he stood very close, so close i could see the color of the odor eater stripe on his sock...i thought no open-toed sandals were allowed at resaturants..the menu...pricey,pricey,pricey. i ordererd 18$ pompano and got a 50 cent guppy. dry, dry, dry. my potatoes had to be microwaved 3x before they were luke warm and i accepted them. again, if i pay 8 bucks, i can handle lukewarm tots. this was a saturday night so i thought you know maybe its a little busy back there...until i realized only five other people were in the place...me my hubby, the owner, and three waiters. and whats with the chili pants. not a single menu item w/ a jalapeno...so why the chili's.. TELL ME! overall, not too bad if you like creepy people lingering over you reeking of hefe weizen and nag champa. thanks.

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“Unbeliveable service and fantastic scallops!”

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5 of 5 stars
St. Paul, MN
Mar 16, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

This was an unbelievable find on a busy Saturday night in Venice, FL. After being turned away at the #2 rated restaurant in Venice (nasty hostess), we walked to James Place and were greeted by a friendly hostess who immediately made us feel at ease and welcome, and seated us in a premier booth. While reviewing the menu, the owner came over and chatted with us and advised us of an unadvertised special on scallops. "These are to die-for" scallops," he said. "You must have them."

We took his advice and ordered them. They were delivered promptly, and were everything he had said they would be. The presentation was excellent. The scallops were laid on a beautiful, and tasty bed of greens and swiss chard, surrounding a scoop of perfectly-cooked basmati rice. What a diversity of texture and flavor.. The scallops themselves were as fresh as could be, delicious, and prepared to perfection. We were lovingly attended too by the waitstaff, chef, and owner. Please include James Place Island Grill in your dining plans while in Venice. We did and were rewarded for that decision.

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117 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
Tel: 941-485-6742
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