Cute diner on wheels. Great service, sweet Circus museum.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Linda Ellsworth
Love it there so clean and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don L
Old train cars, great diner food, low prices, great service and the owner/chef with an assist from his daughter will tell you everything you never knew about the circus. Add it all together and you get a must visit and see place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pita
Dee S.
Worth the hunt for this location, and don't let the outside dissuade you from grabbing lunch here. What is missing in outdoor ambience is made up for many times over inside. How many days can you say that your waitress is a member of the Wallenda family (yes, THAT Wallenda high wire family, and she still flies in the summer circus )!!! The menu is short, but made with love and really tasty. Hubby had the mushroom/bacon burger and I had the grilled Brie and raspberry sandwich (heavenly) served with a side of their homemade chips, which were crispy and delicious! Bob is the ringmaster of this restaurant, in charge of the Ringling circus car restoration efforts, chief story teller AND cook! He has a million stories that he loves to tell, having married into the circus family. Check the website for lunch hours and make the trip--the memorabilia alone is worth the trip, and the inexpensive, delicious lunch a bonus!
Loso De Diesiocho
Tight quarters with real big stories. If you love American history and want to meet a man that’s done it all, you better check this place out. Use the bathroom before you go they got one ☝?like I said it’s a train so…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Linda Midyett
It was fun with a group of girlfriends but the food was mediocre. I will try it again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Tammy Tuttle
Really a cool place to check out an have lunch.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 5
Susan
OMG!!! Get there as fast as you can! The food is not fancy, but it's good. I had a wonderful BLT. The chips are freshly made and are yummy. The bonus -- Bob was there and talked to us about how he is restoring the train. It was terrific!
Nothing to complain about. It's everything you expect it to be by the name and a little more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SheilaRenea N.
Ok, this review is very special to me, as I just fell in love with the family that owns and operates "Bob's Train". I happened upon this Sarasota gem when searching for a Father's Day brunch venue last year. Long story short, I needed a venue to host my January Bunco League Dinner & Dice for 12 ladies. I reached out to Mr. Bob and he was totally "onboard". He had no idea what Bunco was, but he was so welcoming and then offered amazing menu suggestions. I must add, he is seriously a true chef with a very impressive flair when it comes to really delicious food. Our evening event turn out far above and beyond my expectations. The food was top notch, organic, fresh, and prepared by a true food magician. Their wine selection was perfect for our ladies night out. And to top it off, they had a two course dessert offering that made the entire experience fabulous for our gaggle of ladies. I can't leave out the bonus feature.......Mr. Bob has two additional Rail Cars that were the real hidden treasure in our experience. His Museum of Circus memorabilia & looks-see weird quirky treasures were a joy to see. So many unique, cool things and the stories that accompany the tour made our train experience more enjoyable. One of his Museum cars even has a piano ready for a set of musical fingers The start to finish experience really is the whole package. The historical Train is indeed a hidden gem, located at the end of School Avenue just off Fruitville Road. Chef Bob's Dinner Menu Baby Spinach Salad with Blackberries, a thick slice of fresh beef steak tomato drizzled with a yummy balsamic dressing, topped with feta cheese. Pan seared panco Chicken breast, topped with two slices of Brie and a light Raspberry Compote sauce. 3 mini Purple, Yellow & white new potato slices brushed with butter, garnished with a dollop of sour cream and fresh chives Sweet Baby Carrots & fresh green English Peas Then, a two course dessert (wow) The 1st dessert course was their famous Rail Rum Runner, a parfait served in antique ice cream shop glasses. Their signature dessert was presented in a grand fashion personally by Chef Bob. The yummy Rail Rum Runner had whipped cream, vanilla ice cream and hidden in the very bottom was the most amazing homemade warm rum carrot cake. The 2nd Dessert offering consisted of two slices of cold tart apples & two pieces of ghirardelli chocolates served with delicious coffee. The night was an unexpected gift, we all left feeling well fed, and well entertained. The measure of an experience that includes genuine kindness and love is a rarity these days. Huge yes to anyone looking for great food and great service.
Imogene Cox
Amazing experience in such a cool place. The sandwich with brie was very good.
Jen Barbour
Bob's Train is such a gem and unique find. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is so fun. If you get to talk to Bob, it's a real treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger and Fries, Burger
Kathleen McKevitt
The brie sandwhich was fantastic. Bob is a great storyteller and has alot of history to convey. The train and pictures hold alot of circus history.
Cute diner on wheels. Great service, sweet Circus museum.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Love it there so clean and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Old train cars, great diner food, low prices, great service and the owner/chef with an assist from his daughter will tell you everything you never knew about the circus. Add it all together and you get a must visit and see place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pita
Worth the hunt for this location, and don't let the outside dissuade you from grabbing lunch here. What is missing in outdoor ambience is made up for many times over inside. How many days can you say that your waitress is a member of the Wallenda family (yes, THAT Wallenda high wire family, and she still flies in the summer circus )!!! The menu is short, but made with love and really tasty. Hubby had the mushroom/bacon burger and I had the grilled Brie and raspberry sandwich (heavenly) served with a side of their homemade chips, which were crispy and delicious! Bob is the ringmaster of this restaurant, in charge of the Ringling circus car restoration efforts, chief story teller AND cook! He has a million stories that he loves to tell, having married into the circus family. Check the website for lunch hours and make the trip--the memorabilia alone is worth the trip, and the inexpensive, delicious lunch a bonus!
Tight quarters with real big stories. If you love American history and want to meet a man that’s done it all, you better check this place out. Use the bathroom before you go they got one ☝?like I said it’s a train so…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
It was fun with a group of girlfriends but the food was mediocre. I will try it again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Really a cool place to check out an have lunch.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 5
OMG!!! Get there as fast as you can! The food is not fancy, but it's good. I had a wonderful BLT. The chips are freshly made and are yummy. The bonus -- Bob was there and talked to us about how he is restoring the train. It was terrific!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A little confusing at first but entertaining!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just adorable & nostalgic, a MUST
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Nothing to complain about. It's everything you expect it to be by the name and a little more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ok, this review is very special to me, as I just fell in love with the family that owns and operates "Bob's Train". I happened upon this Sarasota gem when searching for a Father's Day brunch venue last year. Long story short, I needed a venue to host my January Bunco League Dinner & Dice for 12 ladies. I reached out to Mr. Bob and he was totally "onboard". He had no idea what Bunco was, but he was so welcoming and then offered amazing menu suggestions. I must add, he is seriously a true chef with a very impressive flair when it comes to really delicious food. Our evening event turn out far above and beyond my expectations. The food was top notch, organic, fresh, and prepared by a true food magician. Their wine selection was perfect for our ladies night out. And to top it off, they had a two course dessert offering that made the entire experience fabulous for our gaggle of ladies. I can't leave out the bonus feature.......Mr. Bob has two additional Rail Cars that were the real hidden treasure in our experience. His Museum of Circus memorabilia & looks-see weird quirky treasures were a joy to see. So many unique, cool things and the stories that accompany the tour made our train experience more enjoyable. One of his Museum cars even has a piano ready for a set of musical fingers The start to finish experience really is the whole package. The historical Train is indeed a hidden gem, located at the end of School Avenue just off Fruitville Road. Chef Bob's Dinner Menu Baby Spinach Salad with Blackberries, a thick slice of fresh beef steak tomato drizzled with a yummy balsamic dressing, topped with feta cheese. Pan seared panco Chicken breast, topped with two slices of Brie and a light Raspberry Compote sauce. 3 mini Purple, Yellow & white new potato slices brushed with butter, garnished with a dollop of sour cream and fresh chives Sweet Baby Carrots & fresh green English Peas Then, a two course dessert (wow) The 1st dessert course was their famous Rail Rum Runner, a parfait served in antique ice cream shop glasses. Their signature dessert was presented in a grand fashion personally by Chef Bob. The yummy Rail Rum Runner had whipped cream, vanilla ice cream and hidden in the very bottom was the most amazing homemade warm rum carrot cake. The 2nd Dessert offering consisted of two slices of cold tart apples & two pieces of ghirardelli chocolates served with delicious coffee. The night was an unexpected gift, we all left feeling well fed, and well entertained. The measure of an experience that includes genuine kindness and love is a rarity these days. Huge yes to anyone looking for great food and great service.
Amazing experience in such a cool place. The sandwich with brie was very good.
Bob's Train is such a gem and unique find. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is so fun. If you get to talk to Bob, it's a real treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger and Fries, Burger
The brie sandwhich was fantastic. Bob is a great storyteller and has alot of history to convey. The train and pictures hold alot of circus history.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5