Old Packinghouse Cafe

We have a fast internet search for a good Cuban sandwich in Sarasota and it came with this place. When we drove there, we were empty from the neighborhood and the place looked a little rough out of the outside, but I decided we had to try it out. I went first to get a quick look and it just felt like a good ol' local diving bar. I waved my family in (including my two children and the owner (J.R. seemed a little skeptical of me with my Detroit Tigers shirt sitting alone on a table of six! After all sat, JR came over a few jokes about how nice I was to let some strangers sit at my table! It was all in good fun! The waiting staff and the fellow customers made it comfortable to be there. Our wai...

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Stopped into JR's for lunch today. The Colossal Burger was AMAZING! The service at the bar was perfect, especially since I was on my lunch break. I can't wait to come back for dinner, they have an awesome selection of craft beer on draft!

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The Packinghouse is one of the few old Florida spots that stay. I absolutely love the old style of decor, the live bands and the best of all foods is consistently good. Just a great, great, funny place!

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First time we had eaten since since reopened. Friday evening, all tables full, Florida Mountain Men playing great music and a mountain of good food. Lovely evening.

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the very best, always have such a good time food is great and the music is the best

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