Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken & Ribs - Bradenton, Florida

Matt H.

We ordered delivery..first off I ordered a 4 piece chicken dinner and received a 3. The chicken was good although the sides seemed to have been way over cooked almost mushy. My wife's wrap was basically the same tated good but the wrap itself was soggy. Fist time eating here..not impressed..

Scott

We were looking for something a little more healthier so we thought we'd give Basil's a try so we came in and ate inside.
I had the chicken breast which was good the only thing I would say is the utensils are plastic and very hard to cut a chicken breast with.

I'm not knocking it for them keeping costs down with plastic utensils you just may want to take out only for the chicken.

I had mashed potatoes with gravy I will say it was lukewarm and not completely hot but still very good.

My wife had the chicken wrap and she enjoyed it with her side of green beans.

I had a great conversation with the owner who said that his grandfather started the business years and years ago.

You can tell how well liked this places is by the amount of food they have on the open flame broil ...see pictures.

A lot of people coming in for takeout which I'm sure is a big part of their business.

The place is immaculately clean. A lot of Pride goes into this place you can tell.

I also used the washroom and it was spotless.

I for sure want to come back and try some other things on the menu like the barbecued ribs looked really good.

I definitely recommend this place come on down and support this local business

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Reggie K.

Bradenton's Hidden Gem!
As a regular customer (4-6 times monthly), Basil's on Manatee Ave has become my go-to spot for consistently excellent food. My team from Centurion Web Design eats here often too, which speaks volumes about the quality and service.
Their gyro is absolutely perfect - generous portion, perfectly seasoned meat, and fresh ingredients that make it one of the best in the area.
The hot wings are a must-try! They're flame-broiled rather than fried, giving them a unique flavor that sets them apart from typical wing spots. The mild seasoning is just right - flavorful without overwhelming heat.
I always pair my order with their mac and cheese, which has the perfect consistency - never runny, always satisfying. For sides, don't miss their Greek salad, which complements the gyro beautifully.
The BBQ ribs deserve special mention - tender and flavorful. And save room for the baklava for dessert - it's the perfect sweet ending!
What truly makes Basil's exceptional is the service - I'd give them 10 stars if I could! The owners and staff treat you like family every visit. The welcoming atmosphere combined with more than reasonable prices keeps me coming back week after week.
Whether dining in or taking out (I usually do takeout), the quality and service never disappoint. If you haven't tried Basil's yet, you're missing out on one of Bradenton's finest family-owned restaurants!

Dani S.

Clean, friendly, and tasty food at a reasonable price. They have gluten-free accommodations.

Jodi S.

We have been coming to Basils for decades. First when we were in high school, then each summer when we would vacation here and now that we are back, we come almost every week. The family that runs it are kind and friendly, at this point we almost feel like family. The food-super tasty! Our go to is the dinner special, which is literally always hot off the grill. We love coming here and hope others find this gem!

Jimmy E.

We had the ribs, two piece chicken( dark meat), and wings.
Place has been around a while and has decent reviews, but our food was not great. The ribs were lacking in flavor as was the chicken. The chicken was dry with little flavor. The potato salad and baked beans were great.
We arrived at 730pm and the food might have been sitting for a few.
It is somewhat expensive so get there around lunch or dinner to ensure you're greating fresh cooked food.

B2B I. S.

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Basil's Bradenton Manatee Ave. Review

Main Question:
Is the food worth the money?
Yes, there wasn't anything bad about the taste of this food.

Cleanliness:
The place was kept very clean, even the bathrooms. Thank you for that. I did not get pictures of the bathrooms.

Service:
There really isn't any service here. You go up to the counter and order your food and then you pick up the food and sit down. Almost like a cafeteria at a school. So I cannot judge on something that is not there. The people behind the counter were nice.

Food:
We ordered two Gyro wraps, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes.

I see the other reviews saying that the portions were small. While I can agree, I am going to point out that the portions were good enough that I felt satisfied when I left the place. I did feel like I was going to be hungry about an hour later, however. It is an hour later and I am hungry again.

I will say, the food that was served was only lukewarm. We picked up our food immediately upon being called, and it was not hot by any means of the term. Even the chicken soup, while it was the hottest thing on the plate, was not hot. It was okay temperature.

The mashed potatoes were not hot and borderline room temperature.

The Gyros were cold because of the lettuce but that lettuce was crisp, very good tasting, not wilted, and very much appreciated so I don't mind that so much. I probably will not order the wrap again because the lettuce was pulled out of the chiller and makes the meat cold. I will order the sandwich that comes on a pita next time.

The macaroni and cheese was borderline room temperature.

This is what brings me to four stars for this place.

Presentation:
For the type of restaurant that this is, this is got to be one of the better presentations I have seen. I mean, that food came out looking so beautiful. It had the perfect amount of gravy on the mashed potatoes. While the mashed potato portion was really tiny, it looked so beautiful. The macaroni and cheese came out and looked amazing and the gyro wraps were gorgeous looking and you could tell a lot of time went into preparing those. Thank you for such a beautiful presentation. If a review was all about presentation, this would be five stars.

Pricing:
I've got to hit home on this one. I disagree with the other reviews that say the portions weren't worth the price. I think they are spot on for what I received for the price they charged. I have paid a lot more for a lot less at restaurants. I want to thank them for keeping their prices competitive.

Recommended:
Yes, I would recommend coming here. Just keep in mind that the food does not come out hot. It comes out room temperature. It is not bad food by any means. I would not say it's the best Greek food I've ever had but it most certainly is not the worst. It is right on par with what I'd expect for the pricing I paid.

tkdchamp021

I keep looking at this place, because it is right next to my martial arts school. After a few times going back and forth to my martial arts school and looking at this location, and smelling the food, I just had to take a chance. Went inside, the place itself. Looks pretty decent. Very simple, nothing overly dramatic with the atmosphere, and you could see the food right in front of you. You ready to order onto a plate ready to go. I got the chicken with the Spanish fries, Aunt. I was hoping that it would just be decent chicken... I was blown away! The chicken was so tender and juicy and so enthralled with flavor! But the real kicker, was a Spanish rice. Not only did it have a kick of spice, but the flavor was amazing!. To top it off. I also got the mashed potatoes with white gravy, which was so tasty, as soon as I ate the food and was done I was sad because there was none left. Two large pieces of chicken, mashed potatoes, and Spanish rice cost about the same amount as a junk meal from a fast food restaurant that is barely half the proportions.... Will definitely be going here more often rather than going to the fast food joints!