Jack Dusty

Jack Dusty is really a great place! Every time I come here, the food is consistently delicious, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The servers here are kind and welcoming. And of course, being at The Ritz-Carlton adds its own magic. I love wandering around the property before or after a meal it’s truly stunning and peaceful but even though I’ve spent a lot of money here I am not always greeted with respect by the employees on property. This has happened a few times Esp considering I have family that lives at the residencey here/are members. Which is the only reason it’s getting 4 stars from me 🙏 Other than that if you’re looking for great food, excellent service, and a beautiful atmosphere, Jack Dusty is truly a standout. Highly recommend.

Came for brunch. I was the only one who ordered off the menu; the rest got the buffet. Now don’t get me wrong I love a good buffet and this one looked great, but I preferred not to eat like a glutenous pig, so I got the avacado toast with eggs over easy and a side of bacon. Absolutely delish and the trimmings on top of the toast were spot on. My tastebuds thanked me and washed it all down with a great cup of cappuccino.

Nice place but expensive and the food was not worth the price. We were expecting to be blown away with amazing flavors with the entree, but this dish was a flop for me. For starters, we had their bread in a can with rum butter. The bread was bland and lacked any flavor. Was chewy and grainy and stuck to your teeth. Yet, they raved about how good it was. Then we had seafood chowder and calamari. The chowder was delicious and just the right amount of spice. The calamari was delicious and was cooked to perfection in a light and fluffy batter. For the entree, we had pan seared grouper. This was a total disappointment. For $51 a plate, I expected nothing less than exceptional taste. It was not. The fish was over cooked, the glazed carrots were bitter instead of sweet, and the sauce, whatever that was, added a tainted flavor to the dish. I don't know why this "executive chef" would put out such a flavorless dish and ruin a good piece of fish. They should spend more time on flavor than presentation. Has anyone bother to taste the dish? It left a bitter and dry taste in your mouth. I could have made it better myself for a fraction of the cost. I mean, if you're gonna charge high dollar for a dish, it better be spot on. The dessert was the best part of the meal. You must try the Dark Chocolate Myakka Orange Brulee. Amazing! Was it worth the $137 for the entire meal. Absolutely not. The waitress Amanda was great. Would I dine here again. As a local Sarasota resident, NO! I've had much better food at home or at a reasonably priced restaurant for less than $50. Jack Dusty is over priced, over hyped and subpar our first time experience. I'm sure other dishes are good. Lastly, the menu online doesn't not match the menu you received at your table.

Amazing food. Great views. Wonderful service. Drinks were great as well. We were blown away at the portion of lobster they gave us. They were very accommodating and created a special plate even though it wasn’t specifically on the menu. Perfect place for sunset dinner.

Here for the first time to celebrate my wife’s birthday. I found this place by googling Best Seafood Restaurant in Sarasota. It is located in the Ritz Carleton Hotel which is situated right on the harbor with great views. Complimentary Valet parking was handy since there is no parking nearby. We were seated immediately outside with a nice view of the harbor. Our server Brooke made our experience we wonderful. The menu is limited but that is not necessarily a negative. We were waited on by a team of servers. I ordered a Negroni and my wife had a gin and tonic. We had the shrimp cocktail which I felt was not as fresh as it could be. I was expecting jumbo shrimp but they were average size. A highlight was the brown maple bread which came backed in a tin cake. Brooke served us explaining the origin of the bread and the name Jack Dusty. My wife had the mahi mahi which she said was delicious. I had the Red Snapper. It was a huge serving. I had filled up on the shrimp and bread. The bar looks like a good happy hour spot. Some people came just for drinks. Dress is casual. This will be a good place to bring company. Oh, my wife got her pick of desserts and the recipe for the bread. I’m

went to dinner to celebrate my husband’s birthday. I called in advance to make a reservation and informed them that it was his birthday. Upon arrival, the staff wished him a happy birthday at the entrance. However, we were informed that only a limited menu was available. I asked for recommendations since the dishes I had previously seen were not on that menu. We were advised to order a burger, which we did. It was okay, but I expected more given the standard of the place. At the end of the meal, we were asked if we wanted anything else and the check was brought. There was no further acknowledgment of the birthday, such as a dessert, a drink, a card, or any special gesture. Considering the level of the hotel and restaurant, I expected a more thoughtful experience. I have celebrated birthdays in many places, and unfortunately this did not meet the expectations for a special occasion. The restaurant is beautiful, but for me, it’s the small details that truly make the difference.

Sooo, Jack Dusty was surprisingly good! I’m usually skeptical about hotel restaurant, there’s often a high chance of high prices and bland food, but this one delivered. We had dinner, dessert, and breakfast here and enjoyed all of it. Tried a few different things on the menu, no clear favorite, but everything was solid. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout. Definitely worth trying if you’re in the area or staying at the hotel!

Had a 7:15pm reservation here for Christmas dinner. First, we had made the reservation on the Ritz’s website and was given the option of the pre-fix or the a la cart normal menu. We picked the normal menu and were disappointed when we were told it was the pre-fix or nothing. Service itself was absolutely atrocious. Took an hour and a half to receive a cocktail I ordered.. at least I was able to enjoy it with dessert. Unfortunately the cocktail itself was also not great. Check-ins by waitress were slim to none - the kitchen staff who passed us our food were kinder and more attentive than the waitress, at least asked us if everything was okay/if we needed anything. Everything took such a long time to get to us. Coincidentally, the check arrived very quickly. It’s Christmas, tipped with a heavy hand of course. Who wants to be working the holiday. But for a higher end dining establishment within the Ritz, I expected much better service. Service at McDonald’s is MUCH better. For the food - apps were great, main left some flavor to desire. Dessert was good.

Service and food were superb. Very good ambiance and location, walking distance to many more attractions.

Brooke, our amazing server, led us through a wonderful al fresco dining experience at Jack Dusty - and the wonderful story behind the name (which I won't spoil). The shrimp and grits were original and tasty. The Jack tots were a treat. The mixed drink menu was solid as was the wine list. But talking with Brooke personalized our experience. The view of the marina and the Ritz Carlton grounds was lovely.

And here for Sunday brunch. Amazing location with a nice view. Gorgeous interior as well. Service was outstanding, friendly attentive and pleasant. They bring complimentary bread which was very interesting, I believe was made of polenta. It wasn't something I enjoyed, because I don't like sweet bread but I still could appreciate the sophistication of a recipe and how well made it was. I had poke bowl that was great, with fresh ingredients and great flavors. My husband had turkey BLT, was great as well, flavorful and delicious. We also got non alcoholic cocktails and those were amazing. Definitely recommend!

Since this is in the Ritz, a higher level of anticipation and expectations are in place. It has been a few years since we dined here but since it was our anniversary, we were looking for something elevated from the typical mediocre experiences in the area. Typically, we have gravitated to the Ritz in Naples and Amelia Island. The Sarasota Ritz just doesn't measure up to her sister properties. This was reinforced by our recent visit. Valet parking is validated when dining here - very nice, thank you. For a Monday late lunch in off season, it was fairly quiet. We wanted a table by the window so that brought us to the back of the restaurant. The table condition was very poor- it is surprising that it was still in the dining room. At least put a tablecloth on it so the beat up finish would be hidden. The house brown bread shows up in its baking tin and the server takes it out. The bread is more like a muffin- probably great for brunch but for other meals, it did not pair well with savory dishes. Although there were plenty of staff walking around and there were not many diners, the food took about 30 minutes to show up , no one checked on us, it was very slow service. It looked like a Manager and another employee were glued to the front desk area- never circulated. Despite Pellegrino water bottle on our table, no one stopped by to pour it. ( that sounds odd - but this is a Ritz and service should anticipate !) My Aperol spritz was delicious and hubby enjoyed his pinot noir. Hubby ordered the fried green tomatoes appetizer and it had way too much mayo sauce on it. My "deconstructed" tuna poke was yummy, good portion. Server brought wasabi and soy sauce when I asked for it. Here is where the Ritz service exceeded expectations- I had mentioned anniversary in my Open Table reservation and our chosen dessert was complimentary. The coconut sorbet was incredible! I asked for toasted marshmallows since I had noticed it on another dessert item. 2 were added and that was a amazing pairing. Yessss! I knew that the Ritz quality would surface somewhere!! So- overall it was a positive visit but frankly there is not much competition in Sarasota for fine dining. Perhaps that is why this location seems to be below its sister locations.

Came here for dinner while staying at the Ritz. Food was good but I have had better. Don't know if will come back again. Deserts were just okay too. Trust.

The food, the service, and the atmosphere were amazing. The sunset was fabulous. The bread was different but good with the butter and salt they brought with it. I pieced my meal together with sides, blackened grouper, and a side of green beans and grits. The grits were definitely big enough to share. The opera drink was soooo good, I loved the edible flowers in it. The chocolate brownie was delish. We had 2 servers, and both were fabulous. They were able to split our bills accordingly and split the dessert on both tabs.

Great drinks and food. The fish tacos were especially good. Both, espresso martini and the Oprah (little stronger in taste) were great - would order again. Tables outside overlooking the water. Service was great

Beautiful restaurant with a gorgeous view. The service was amazing, our server was so attentive and even told us the story about the name of the restaurant. The siren cocktail was delicious. We ordered a bunch of different appetizers and they were all prepared perfectly. The green tomato with crab is probably my favorite. But the brussel sprouts, ceviche, etc. were all great too. Highly recommend!

Idk how to score this. Best food In town, but Sarasota is a food desert. Breakfast was mid. Potatoes tasted like those Marriott buffet potatoes you had as a kid at a free brunch. Asked for well done sausage and potatoes, came out undercooked. Complained and guy looked at me confused and only replaced potatoes. Canned bread at dinner time was fue. The legend of Jack Dusty lives on forever. Holiday spritz is dank. Had the wedding service and food was good. Sushi was just rice with microscopic sliver of fish. Ribeye was 70% fat. Calamari was great, but not like Venezia's best in the world!! (Not) Staff at hotel is pretty nice. Doesn't feel like a Ritz tho. Marriott purchasing Ritz shows. Bye

Five of us here yesterday for lunch on the outdoor patio. We drove up North from Naples to show our out of town friends Jan, Karen and Linda B. Sarasota. It's only a 5 minute / 2 mile ride from St. Armand Circle. Our server was ANDERSON! He was the best. Very professional, personable and we were able to joke with him. He was also helpful with the entrees on the menu. THANK YOU AGAIN ANDERSON !! ("only because you work there") The entrees were: Lobster Roll (Dave) Cheeseburger (Dottie) Cobb Salad (Jan and Linda) Crab w/Fried Green Tomatoes (Karen) We all enjoyed the food, the views, especially the service! Great spot to dine out.

Overall, the ambiance of the Jack Dusty restaurant was really lovely, as one would expect at a Ritz Carlton. But service just wasn't as amazing as I wanted for a special birthday brunch. We arrived on time for our reservation but needed to wait 15 - 20 minutes for a table outside, which was fine, but we got a table off to the side with an obstructed view and it really put a sour start to the meal. All the others waiting ahead of us and behind us each got premium tables, and the hostess knew it was a special occasion for our group. I would have waited even another 5 - 10 minutes to get a better view. I should have said something, but I was trying to be easy. Once seated, our server took a little too long to come over to greet us and offer us drinks. The mimosa was entirely OJ pulp...terrible. The food was all fine, but nothing amazing. Service was very slow. I wouldn't go back.

We arrived for our reservation early, so we sat at the bar for a drink and a dozen oysters. I tried the signature drink, the siren. It was out of this world. When it was time for our reservation, we were seated outside at a table with a wonderful view. Our reservation was around 730 which was perfect to see the sunset. I ordered the short rib and my boyfriend had ribeye. Both were large portions and absolutely delicious. 10/10 recommend.

The food was abundant and it came out very hot. My grouper tasted more like cod but it was delicious nonetheless and my wife's salad was very tasty. She added some shrimp which she had to peel herself but they were nice size. We sat outside and the view was a pretty good view. I'd recommend sitting outside especially on a nice sunny day with no humidity. The service was average but he was at least friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. The drinks we heard are pretty good but the presentation of some of the ones we observed walking by look refreshing. The cost of these items are more than average but take in account that this restaurant is inside "The Ritz Carlton Hotel in Sarasota Florida. You only live once so I would at least give it a try. Enjoy your life and splurge

Food was excellent! Wahoo fish tacos are amazing! I wouldn't recommend this place for more than 4 people. Only one table can accommodate six inside no seating outside for party larger than four and they were unwilling to put two tables together. Not customer service friendly in that regard.

I only came here for drinks and not for the food. It's right inside the Ritz-Carlton hotel right by the elevators. I did glance at the menu and was shocked at the price of the food. The only reason why I came here for drinks was due to people drinking after the conference. We didn't get served since no one sat down, and everyone was just gathered at the bar the entire time. I was staying at this hotel for a work conference. The ambiance was nice, but they needed more people at the bar since this is the only bar at the hotel. I asked for the drink list, and they gave me an extensive list. I ordered the buzzed Bee's and the white sands. The drink I preferred was the white sands as it had lychee puree in it. All in all, it was alright for drinks.

Typical hotel bar/restaurant. This trip we waited a long time for service at the bar when there were 2 other guests. The bartender was very busy speaking with a local that frequents the bar (this went on for 15mins). It was the bar back that actually acknowledged we even existed. Food is average and my simple drink tequila with pineapple was so awful. Left feeling confused this used to be such a fun place

I'm not sure why Jack Dusty only got 4 stars but we've eaten most of our meals here during our 5 day stay at the Ritz and can say without a doubt, that there wasn't a meal that we were disappointed with. Everything we ordered was fresh and DELICIOUS! Their drinks are strong and the atmosphere and staff (Lyle and John) were great. Try the Ahi Tuna Tacos, they are truly amazing!!!! The whole fried fish is also something to write home about. So fresh and the dipping sauce just seals the deal. I wish all of hotel food experience was like this one. I would come back to stay just for the food.

Jack dusty is solid, especially for a hotel restaurant. Wings have proven to be amazing time and time again. I have had their burger, breakfast, oysters , appetizers you name it. 4/5 stars across the board. Not much to say about this place besides it being tasty with good service .

Jack Dusty restaurant is located within the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and is indeed in keeping with the standards of a Ritz-Carlton. However, in a very pleasing way it is rather laid back and casual with a pleasing unpretentious comfortable décor. The menu is rather small but encompasses most foods, especially seafood. Beloved and I both decided upon having their whole fried snapper. When it was served it not only looked delicious but to my surprise came with a delicious Puerto Rican pique sauce. I asked them about their sauce and was told it wasn't Puerto Rican. I won't labor on it but I'm sure I'm correct as it looked and tasted exactly as those delicious sauces found along the roadside stands in Puerto Rico and I do not know of any other pique sauce that isn't rooted within any other culinary culture. One very interesting and rather delightful novelty is that they serve you a really delicious maple-tasting bread from a can. Jack Dusty is a really good restaurant and one that I can without hesitation recommend.

Great service, great bread The Cioppino just wasn't to my liking. Too much sherry or something just made it hard to eat. Grouper was good, not great for $50. The trio appetizer with fish dip, tuna tartare, and ceviche was great. Chicken dish was the best dish of us 3. Would go back again.

Beautiful location. We were not guests. But enjoyed the place. We got there after the brunch menu started, but bartender wasn't ready to serve food yet. That's the only real gripe

Dinner last night was great, the cioppino and snapper were delicious, the service was great. Ambiance is so nice and the view is amazing! I was a bit disappointed with the ceviche, too sweet not enough tanginess and the oysters were good but not well cleaned. I will definitely give it another try when I come Back to visit Sarasota.

Jack Dusty is a great spot with an amazing view of the bay. We came here for breakfast during our stay at the Ritz and we enjoyed the atmosphere, food and the views. Everything here speaks of great quality and taste. My breakfast biscuits and gravy dish was amazing and the griddle cakes were delicious as well. Great breakfast spot overall!

4 just because it's very expensive but the staff is great. The bartenders are extremely nice and on top of that the manager, I think Kathie, is really good and will address and issues you have. If you are looking for a nice cocktail, check it out, tip well as this staff deserves it

I've dined at many places, but Jack Dusty truly takes the crown when it comes to hamburgers. The harmonious blend of flavors, the impeccably cooked patty, and the fresh, top-tier ingredients culminate in what can only be described as a hamburger masterpiece. The ambiance of the Ritz Carlton only adds to the elevated experience. If you're in Sarasota, this burger is a must-try. Hats off to the culinary team at Jack Dusty!

Jack Dusty at the Ritz.. if you are looking for that relaxing spot with views of the water, top notch service, craft cocktails and some very good food, you'll enjoy Jack Dusty. The restaurant is very nice but the patio is a must The views of the pool and water make you relax instantly. As the weather starts to cool and the fire pits are lit, I'm sure it will be even a prettier spot to enjoy drinks and dinner Buon Appetite

Ate breakfast here. Very nice environment and service, as to be expected in Ritz. I had the buffet breakfast as they have omelette station to cook it to order and majority of the items on the made-to-order menu are included. The price difference is not big when considering adding drinks like hot chocolate. He still ordered farm American. His plate came in beautifully and food were cooked and seasoned nicely. The hot chocolate looked great with whipped cream and the taste is lovely too. The buffet is good, and my omelette turned out to be nice with some additional hot sauce . One thing interesting as they have nice demonstrations including mimosa and Bloody Mary, only to found they are demonstrations after I brought it to my table and the manager came to me to explain. I asked the waitress if there were a sign there and thank goodness she told me no. And I was not the first one made a mistakes. Part of the nice service is the manager explained they don't want us to get sick and offered me a free mimosa. Appreciate that she didn't make it sound I was stupid and made a mistake. Overall very nice choice. Of course, they are a bit pricey as expected.

Just the name ! And the view is good but the rest really bad customer service , bad impression, hostess need to change her work ! Not welcoming not smiling and doesn't care . Service very long . Bad service . Servers are unprofessional, rude , and service very very long !! First to place the order about 25 mins and after to received the order 20 mins ! Food no amazing ! And the simple burger was overcooked and bad quality ! Chef !burger is very simple ! So try to make attention and don't make overcooked the meat and the bread !!! nothing was very surprising !! Very dissatisfied !!! RITZ CARLTON is just a name ! Bullshit place !!

The restaurant has a great atmosphere with a great outdoor dining area. The service is next level and the food was excellent. Ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner here while I stayed at the Ritz Carlton. They were all great but dinner was really incredible. Everything I tried was awesome including the Grouper, the half chicken, and the new York strip. They have some great cocktails as well. I definitely recommend.

OH. MY. GOODNESS. The food. The service, The atmosphere. TOP NOTCH! The first day we stayed at the Ritz last weekend we went to the bar in the evening after having dinner at St Armand's. The bartenders were AWESOME. They recommended a great red wine for me to try and made my husband an incredible Old Fashioned. The atmosphere was lively and you could tell it was just the place to be that Friday for both hotel guests and others not even staying there. So fun! That Saturday we hit up the bar before our JD reservations. Again, awesome service and lovely atmosphere. We had amazing service at the restaurant. My husband and I split a Siren drink (it had been a long day of drinking but we just had to try this!). It was so good and refreshing! My photo is of half, they service it in a larger glass if not splitting. The appetizers were phenomenal. Fresh ceviche and tasty blistered shishitos. Our server asked if we got a "hot one" and said it's good luck! So fun to add that in (we had 3 hot ones by the way!). We also had truffle fries and the maple bread! By the time we ordered dinner (took our time with the appetizers), we were so full. But we the chef special was intriguing so we split it. It was salmon stuffed with crab and scallops. So good and fresh! We can't wait to go back and try dessert next time!

They need to refresh the menu and reevaluate their pricing. Food was not good for the high prices. I know it's in the Ritz but the food has to be on point at least.

Amazing service. Our server had excellent knowledge of the menu, preparation and gave great recommendations. It was cool outside, so we chose in- but the patio looked lovely with the heaters. Everything we had was delicious, but hands down my favorite was the s'mores dessert.

Beautiful place. Great shrimp & grits. The tastiest bread is served straight from a can... you must try it!! Get ready to cut & saw the salad because it is made to look fancy but no bite-size pieces of greens to be found in the bowl. Grouper was yummy. Clean restroom facility. All-in-all, for the price of the food, it was worth the experience on this beautiful day to sit out on their patio. April 22, 2022 was busy with limited staff but that seemed to be that way it was in the food service industry throughout the city.

Tasty food. Great service. Comfortable adult ambiance. Pricey. Decent drinks. I will return.

Had the seafood chowder and ceviche. Both were underwhelming in both taste and presentation. The chowder was closer to Manhattan-style and needed more seasoning to suit my taste. The ceviche was ok flavor wise, but was more of a wet seafood salad than a traditional ceviche. Most of the ingredients were sliced rather than diced. There were also random banana peppers in there and halved cherry tomatoes, which I found off-putting. It was also drowning in juice. My husband had a club sandwich and cheese/charcuterie that I tasted, and both were delicious. So, if you're between a meat and seafood dish, I would lean into the meat.

This is a generous review based on my experience. Food ok at best. Service, while nice, was quite long-winded and took an hour and 45 minutes for a salad, 2 drinks and shrimp & grits. Two competing techno beats from the restaurant itself and a private event made for an awfully overstimulating and not peaceful meal. Our to-go dessert was incredibly bland and looked awful. Not what I expect at a Ritz at all.

The food is absolutely amazing here. We came in with a large group and had lot's of appetizers and the famous canned bread. I had the seared grouper and it was cooked perfectly. The appetizers are the real winner at this place. I could've eaten all appetizers for my meal.

A very nice place. We were very underdressed. They sat us right away! What a great meal. They had a wedding outside so we were very entertained. The waiter was very good sat and talked with us about the area. Had a great time!! Next time I'll dress up a litter more.

Absolutely gorgeous grounds but it IS the Ritz. After we placed our orders we walked around the grounds. Good service. I loved the squaw like bread but my fiancé said meh. Bread pudding was similar to bread type, again my fiancé said meh. My mahi was delicious.

We had a great night cap with appetizers here. The service and ambiance was on par with what you would expect from a Ritz property. Would highly recommend.

Been here half a dozen times, food is always good, servers attentive and welcoming and nice atmosphere. One of go-to spots for hosting clients now.

So we didn't have a reservation and had to beg for a table when there were PLENTY of tables available. It was honestly really annoying, especially if we are willing to spend money, ur shouldn't be a game to get a table. They said they had 6pm reservations but at 6:15pm still no one showed up so they finally gave us a table . The poor man's bread they serve in the can isn't really classy, more like something you get in the desert. The calamari was pretty good. The jack fries needed to be dressed up more, pretty boring. The ceviche was interesting..I got two little tiny pieces of avocado, a couple of chewy sliced down the middle shrimp and a couple of tiny scallops. The flavor was good but was very strange that it was served with plantain chips. How does that absorb the juices of the ceviche. My friend said her Sarasota Cioppino was spicy and no where on the description does it mention spice. The wine glass should have been filled up more. Overall it was okay. Make sure to get your valet ticket stamped at the hostess counter.

Stopped in for a quiet breakfast while working. Host gave me the option of inside or outside. I opted outside and was led to a quiet seat in the shade. Perfect. You have a view of the little channel that leads to Sarasota Bay. Ordered a cappuccino to get started. I found it difficult to get good coffee in Sarasota, but this was good. Ordered Eggs Benedict for breakfast. The traditional poached eggs, canadian bacon & hollandaise sauce served over an English muffin. Also, serve with asparagus & house potatoes. Price is $22. I enjoyed my breakfast and it was a quiet peaceful atmosphere to drink my capp and get some work done.

Food and service were very disappointing! Not worth the money. I am a Sarasota native and know quality of food here. This is not it for the money! Ambience and drinks were great. I would only go for the drinks and view. Spent $150 for lunch!!! Not worth it.

A beautiful atmosphere and setting with imaginative local menu and drinks. Jeremy gave 5 star service- a second visit had pretty average service from a different server. Prices reflect your location. The famous Siren drink was delicious and packed a punch- I might share it next time! The whole fish was delicate, sweet, and super crunchy. The chocolate cherry mousse was below average - try something else! Least favorite dish by far was the Chicken Tagine. It sound so delicious and interesting but had dry over cooked chicken pieces with a dull thick sauce over cold couscous- stick with the seafood. The vibe was fun. The views, service, and some selections from the menu can provide a memorable experience.

Good food, service and a beautiful view! Would definitely eat here again if ever in the Sarasota area.

Service and food was great. Waiter was top tier and gave us a run down on Jack dusty history. 10/10 for an expensive place.

Great place to go. The prices of the food and wine are over the top, but the ambience is worth it.

Arriving in Sarasota from Chicago late last evening and literally no restaurants open at 9:00 pm! Jack Dusty came up on my search as the only open restaurant near the airport open! I basically had no choice! But what a surprise and delight! ( yes, I should have known because I never have had a bad Ritz experience). From the valet service ( even though a Cards fan!) to the hostess with the mostess (I loved her!) my waiter- impeccable- sweet and caring- AND I got a great idea for my fisherman husband from a recent unbelievable Canada Salmon fishing wilderness trip he took this time last year! Loved this guy and felt like I had known him in a past life. And yes the salad with grilled shrimp ( not really even on the menu but that's what I wanted!) the house cab, the BREAD ( which I never eat)-were all excellent! The ambiance was awesome- many people enjoying the same- even at this later hour after a busy 4th! Lovely evening. Thank you for putting a great spin on my late nite dinner.