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Sarasota’s oldest outside dining experience. The moment you arrive, you will enjoy not only the casual atmosphere but there’s just a special ambience that adds fun and relaxation. We’re not on the beach but the only outside diner this side of the Gulf of Mexico.
Veteran drive-in with open-air bar & outdoor seats doling out burgers, hot dogs, shakes & breakfast.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1701 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
Phone: (941) 955-5001
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Reviews
K M
This is the oldest drive-in in Sarasota. Opening in 1957, it serves up a good variety of diner food. Service was attentive and fast. The burger I ordered was delicious, and was cooked perfectly. Coupled with a tasty and good-sized portion of fries, this is definitely a place we will be returning to.
… moreSam Rosewall
The atmosphere is cool but traffic is loud. The burger is pretty plain, not much flavor to it. The fries were ok nothing to get excited about and the soda selection was pretty small. I wouldn’t return. The pictures made it look good, but it dropped the ball on flavors.
… moreBrittany Harris
The food was good. This is a great place to stop in and grab a bite to eat. This place gives that old-school diner vibe. It is outside but it has a roof. The customer service was good. The food was good and it’s perfect for a lunch spot. I tried the grilled ham and cheese with fries. The atmosphere was a little busy, but that didn’t take away from the experience.
… moreTori Eaton
If you want a greasy burger & fries, this is your place!
Five Things We Liked:
1. We enjoyed the drive-in, retro, open-air atmosphere.
2. The service was great.
3. They have a variety of beer on tap + fountain drinks.
4. The burger was greasy but good! Made in house (not frozen), cooked to medium perfection, & topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mustard, ketchup, & mayo.
5. The menu is pretty diverse for a drive-in. Burgers, hot dogs, salads, sandwiches, milkshakes — different options for different people.
Two Things We Didn’t Love:
1. The fries. They serve crinkle cut fries without salt. Pretty bland & boring.
2. Location. I’m sure when they first opened, the location was perfect! But now, it’s on a really busy & loud road.
… moreFive Things We Liked:
1. We enjoyed the drive-in, retro, open-air atmosphere.
2. The service was great.
3. They have a variety of beer on tap + fountain drinks.
4. The burger was greasy but good! Made in house (not frozen), cooked to medium perfection, & topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mustard, ketchup, & mayo.
5. The menu is pretty diverse for a drive-in. Burgers, hot dogs, salads, sandwiches, milkshakes — different options for different people.
Two Things We Didn’t Love:
1. The fries. They serve crinkle cut fries without salt. Pretty bland & boring.
2. Location. I’m sure when they first opened, the location was perfect! But now, it’s on a really busy & loud road.
Yvette Domke
Terrific outside drive in restaurant. Open air. Concrete tables. Super casual. Terrific hamburgers, onion rings, cut fries. Absolutely loved their steak sandwich. Terrific service with friendly wait staff. Quick kitchen too. Fabulous greasy spoon!!
… moreAdonis Pointer
This place is precious! If you like the old school neighborhood small diner experience, then you need to stop here. Hob Nob is a small open air, no frills diner right out of the 50s/early 60s. Community style seating at large metal clad picnic tables fosters socializing and conversation.
We were immediately acknowledged with a smile and told to sit anywhere. An older gentleman indicated there was plenty of room at his table (not that the place was crowded) so we joined him. He proceeded to entertain us with interesting stories and slightly naughty jokes. He was a hoot.
Server took our orders promptly and as this was our first time answered our questions about the menu gladly. Our food came out rather quickly. Wife had the classic patty melt. I opted for the “Hob Nob” which was a juicy, grilled, double patty cheeseburger with all the fixins! I also had the onion rings, which if you know me, you know i LOVE onion rings. These were very tasty and not greasy one bit! Nice crunch to them.
Hob Nob is definitely a great spot for a casual lunch. Good prices, great food, great service!
Ps – it does sit on the intersection, so traffic noise can get a bit loud, so maybe not the best spot for a meeting 🙂
… moreWe were immediately acknowledged with a smile and told to sit anywhere. An older gentleman indicated there was plenty of room at his table (not that the place was crowded) so we joined him. He proceeded to entertain us with interesting stories and slightly naughty jokes. He was a hoot.
Server took our orders promptly and as this was our first time answered our questions about the menu gladly. Our food came out rather quickly. Wife had the classic patty melt. I opted for the “Hob Nob” which was a juicy, grilled, double patty cheeseburger with all the fixins! I also had the onion rings, which if you know me, you know i LOVE onion rings. These were very tasty and not greasy one bit! Nice crunch to them.
Hob Nob is definitely a great spot for a casual lunch. Good prices, great food, great service!
Ps – it does sit on the intersection, so traffic noise can get a bit loud, so maybe not the best spot for a meeting 🙂
Buster Bud
Great place for a burger and fries or onion rings. It’s open air with just a roof and fans, so if you are looking for air conditioning this is not the place. However, if you don’t mind the heat, or you go during the winter months it’s a great place for a quick bite.
… moreSteven Oehler
Great service and food. My order looks 2as takeout. There is no indoor dining, just a covered outside dining area! Burger was tasty, just too many onions, which are easily removed. Onion rings were lightly battered and not greasy.
… moreKyle Metz
Just wanted to say the burgers were amazing coleslaw was taken off the menu if I remember right before they closed but great food, keep the slaw when you reopen.
… moreBrooks Weber
Discovered/visited this little gem on a trip to the tile store. Its holding on to its own cool vibe in spite of all the traffic noise and urban growth around it. The bacon cheeseburger was awesome, a 1/4 pound, on a nice bun, with the lettuce, tomato and onion slices all fresh. The shakes and sundaes looked delicious as did the Patty Melt and Chili Dogs. Lastly, the service was great, with several servers checking on us, all very pleasant. I will definitely visit again soon!
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