Due to the location on the corner I havent heard many people that have visited this location. Though most dont know that you can park in the garage around the corner off Ringling and take the elevator down for easy access!
Of the things that I have heard about Made one of the rave reviews was for the burger. I dont mess with burgers when eating out much because I fear that I could miss out on something amazing for a mere burger. Then again everyone is always on the search for the perfect burger so I thought I should seize the moment and kick it off with something simple. I didnt just go for any burger I figured there was no other option than the flagship "Made Burger". Â To make a long story short they FRIGGIN' NAILED IT! Imagine the perfect burger, with the perfect about of pork barbacoa, peppers, onions, and pepper jack cheese. Now place that on top of a fried green tomato inside of a buttery toasted bun (please note that the bun was toasted on the outside instead of the inside). This caused the sweet salty and buttery flavors to hit the tongue and then become followed up by the savory fillings. I had to finish this burger with a fork and knife in disbelief. Not because I was a sloppy mess but because I had to dissect it and taste everything layer by layer just to ensure that this was real. It was! Im ending this review on that note. I will pass up talking about my new found love for their malt mayo that came with the tots. I hate mayo and avoid most dishes that use mayo but I quit caring soon after one bite.
Don't sleep on MADE!
This restaurant was amazing! You must eat here. If you like the fake food of a Chillis or Applebee's this is NOT the place for you!
This food is authentic, fresh, adventurous and delicious!
If you are even skeptical that they don't have anything you'd 'like' on the menu, even their Caesar salad and Rib dish was amazing. That was what my grandmother ordered because she was afraid she wouldn't care for anything else on the menu. The appetizer sized ribs was enough to constitute a satisfying and tasty meal for her. I split the Mahi with my mother. It was new to the menu with an amazing pairing of a crab and conch salsa on top and a parsnip purée on the bottom, which was really akin to a cauliflower purée or the taste of a very light mashed potato.
This place is brand new but already with a stellar menu and super friendly wait staff I certainly see great things to come for this establishment... If only people would stop dining at such corporate horrible food spots! (Stop eating at Applebee's, Ruby Tuesdays and Olive Garden!! Ugh)
We've been here twice now and both times we've been pretty stoked. I think the reviews are pretty accurate so far. I've had the burger and tots and the bacon wrapped corn dogs. It's always been an eating adventure in a good way. I think some folks might avoid this place because it seems fancier than it is perhaps-but I'd dive in and give it a try. The burger is definitely one that I'd have again with my only complaint that it is a little too big and my girlfriend and I could probably comfortably split the thing and be satisfied especially with the tots-which I find to be utterly amazing. I kinda wish they had more beers but both times they had unusual selections so it's definitely a quality over quantity scenario.
Review Source:I visited Made 2 times on my vacation last weekend for a friend's birthday party. Â The food was AWESOME! Â I had the stuffed chicken, which melted in my mouth, and the bacon is the best bacon I have ever had! Â (and i love bacon) Â The brussel sprouts were out of this world, and everyone at the table (about 10 of us) had zero complaints about anything we ordered - we even passed around the deliciousness for everyone to try! Â It was too good not to share. Â The staff was so friendly and always there when you needed something. Â The beer was cold, wine was perfect and the specialty drinks were unique! Â I had some kind of jalapano peach drink that was the perfect end to my meal. Â Thanks for a great experience~! I will be back!
Review Source:We stopped in MADE on Saturday evening around 9:15, one bartender was holding down the fort. The two of us grabbed a seat at the bar and sat. And sat. And then sat some more, borrowed a cocktail list from our neighbors to check out. I'm a firm believer in saying howdy and handing a menu over with the promise of attention. When the bartender was able to address us, I asked for menus and water while we chose a cocktail. We were told after he made drinks for 5 guys at the end of the bar he could grab us some water. Bummer. After a few more minutes of waiting we decided to head down the street.
Adding another bartender on a Saturday night would be a easy solution and would have made our experience friendlier.
The service was excellent. Â Food was good and portions quite large. Â My very picky 13 year old really enjoyed the corn dog appetizer and cheezy tater tots which are really a ball of fried cheesy mashed potatoes with a breaded crust. Â The tempura tuna was a huge portion- enough for two to share. Â The mussles were good but would benefit from some nice crusty bread for dipping.
Review Source:I guess I have to be the dissenting opinion here. Â My wife and 2 kids stopped in for a lunch the other day. Â First of all if this place is going to make it in Sarasota for lunch they need to speed up the service. Â It took us over an 1 and 15 mins to have lunch. Â That's not going to fly in downtown. Â Service was slow and the kitchen even slower.
Had the bacon wrapped corndogs for an app. Â The hotdog flavor overwhelmed the entire bite. Â Could not even really taste the bacon. Â Not bad, just nothing new.
For our main dish my wife has the salad with pulled pork and a "deviled egg" on top. Â It was not a deviled egg but a fried egg. Â OK, no biggie. Â The pulled pork was not very flavorful and overall the salad was sub par.
My son had the spare-rib sliders. Â The meat was flavorful and tender. Â The roll were store bought however. Â Had they been homemade the dish would have been much better. Â He ordered the "tots". Â He assumed they'd be your standard tater-tots. Â They were large (about the size of a small egg) and where a crispy shell of fried potatoes surrounding a mixture of mashed potatoes and cheese. Â The ratio is way off. Â had they been bite sized they would have been pretty good. Â But there is far too much filling to crispy shell ratio. Â
But here's the more important issue. Â My son is lactose intolerant. Â Nothing on the menu or told to us by the server let us know it had cheese. Â So after a quick run back to the car to grab some pills for him I could continue my lunch.
I had the Duck Club. Â I was expecting nice slices of crispy duck. Â What came out was shredded duck that was rather greasy. Â The entire sandwich was dripping with grease and oil. Â I too had the "tots" and found they were much more edible covered in hot sauce. Â
Overall it's a great concept and idea. Â But it's bad execution. Â
It's not a bad place per se. Â But it's nothing special and I see no reason to go back unless they make some changes.
Five stars! Fantastic! Flavorful! I enjoyed the fries green tomatoes as an appetizer. They were fried just right, the tomatoes were nice and tangy. It topped a well-dressed ceasar salad. Then, i ordered the steak n' eggs! It was a medium-rare rib-eye steak. Oh my god, the flavor was so there! And the steak was tender! So many restaurants cook the steak tender with NO flavor, or vice-versa. Not this place! And the sauce to go with it was...great! The service was great as well! The staff was all smiles. It took me a half-hour to get here and the parking was not convenient... i had to park 2nd-floor in the parking garage across the street on a busy saturday night. But!, i shall return.
Review Source:Creative. Pretty. Delicious.
This is the kind of food we miss after leaving NYC! We will be coming back for the cocktails and dinner specials, but can't wait to see what they do with brunch!
Also, our server Ray was wonderful. It's always nice to have a foodie for a waiter who is as excited about the menu as we are!
After watching Buddha Belly donuts and Brasserie Belge come and go, I was hoping that a nice place would fill the void, and I'm so very pleased to report that Made is AWESOME.
The decor is contemporary and hip, and the staff is friendly and new, but knowledgeable. Â
We stopped in for lunch today, and while the soda has the city-water taste to it that every place on Main St. is cursed with, the food was a home run. Â I got the duck club, which was a reasonable $13, that comes stacked with bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo, and of course duck, with cheesy tots on the side. Â
Phenomenal.
My lunch mate got the chicken sandwich, which was also great, served with a mango blueberry melange. Â The presentation is excellent, and overall the dining is sophisticated without being pretentious. Â I regret now not trying the bisque, or the soup-of-the-day loaded potato, because my opinion of a place is made or broken by how they do bisques and other cream-based soups. Â I will update my review if I am disappointed, but I have a sneaking suspicion I won't be.
I'm probably a swine for saying so, but I'd much rather eat here than Eat Here. Â It's a great deal, great food, great atmosphere, and the package is something that this part of Main street was sorely missing. Â We will DEFINITELY be back, and I hope you will check it out. Â This is definitely going to be a go-to lunch spot if they keep it up!
Update 4/11/13: Â I tried the Tomato Bisque, and it is great! Â Tastes like a cream base, no unnecessary thickening with starch, and it's daringly spicy. Â I was a little disappointed with what I saw in a chicken caesar, and I'm hoping that was a fluke. Â Also, my duck club the second time was not as awesome as the first, a little less fresh and exciting, but I'm still recommending M.A.D.E. to everybody, check out the happy hour specials! Â I got a little appetizer plate to go with my $4 well drinks, a great deal for Main St.
Update 6/30/13: Â A bit of a bummer update, after 4 months the service is still remarkably slow, and some of the items on the menu (chicken caesar, I'm looking at you) are kind of a bummer. Â Upon reflection I still recommend Made, it's just not for everyone, a qualified "yes," which is in itself kind of a bummer.
From the second I was greeted at the doors, I was ready to be M.A.D.E. The atmosphere of this place is great! The giant american flag behind the bar and friendly smiling staff really set the tone for your experience! My lady friend and I were excited to check out the menu! Our server was comfortable with both the drink and dinner menus! He was able to answer every question we had. Although we we not drinking, I can't wait to go back and try some of their hand crafted cocktails!
A few Highlights of our meal...
Duck wings! What?! Who does that? It was a very welcomed change to your typical buffalo wing, zing, and finger that most places do in a mediocre way. These were PHENOMENAL! The Peach BBQ sauce has a kick to it!
I had the French Onion. It was great! The nice smokey taste from the shitake mushrooms was a good flavor. Served with a crostini I was left with wanting more!
For an entree, I had the Scallops! The scallops were perfectly seared and the jalapeno corn risotto was a perfect accompaniment!
My lady friend had the Tomato Bisque soup and I can see why she didn't want to share after offering me a bite. I believe the words, "can I get like a bathtub full of this" might have been said to our server.
As an entree she had the Burger. The combination of meat including brisket was a great flavor. It's in the running for best burger in Sarasota for sure! Served with the Cheesy Tater tots w/ malted mayo... WHAT?! I Will be headed back for one of my own!
Although we were too full for desert, I can't wait to try one!
When our server brought us the bill I laughed, I felt like I had truly been M.A.D.E. They deliver the check in a white envelope with the words, "THE DAMAGE." Â stamped on it like a secret file! My first experience at Modern American Delicious Eats was on a scale from 1-10... an easy 13. Â Go check it out!
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