The Cheesecake Factory

Tons of options, food and service consistently good.

Service slow, food was mid...you do get big portions

March '24: Every year or so I just feel the *need* to update my review of our local CCF! Cheesecake Factory The Cheesecake Factory at University Town Center exceeds *any* of the other locations we've frequented - and we LOVE the CCF!! (Having one nearby was in fact one of the reasons we relocated to Sarasota!) That said - the food served at the UTC location is consistently perfect! Colorful, flavorful, satisfying! We typically purchase from the Skinnylicious menu, and the portions are also perfect! Our only "complaint" is the size of the facility. The UTC CCF is so very popular - even when it's not "Season." The property could use a bit of a refresh after all the customers it has seen - even in the 5 years we've been here. We LOVE the servers we've had at the University Town Center Cheesecake Factory - but most *especially* we love Josh, Elliot, and Anna! Each in their own way goes above and beyond our expectations at *every single visit!!* Unbelievable with all the guests they serve that they actually *remember* JUST what wine we drink, just what foods we want - and they truly care for us as members of their CCF family! Thanks to the reservation system for Rewards members, our wine is all but ready to be opened and poured, and fresh, hot bread is brought to the table as soon as we're seated. The pace of our meal is spot on, they seem to know when we're in a rush and when we're relaxed and able to enjoy our meal. Recommendations on either specials or new items are always spot on - and they never ever rush us out the door. We comment that "Life is good" every time we visit the CCF and LOVE having Josh and Elliot! April '23 review: Yes, yes, yes! We returned to our local Sarasota Cheesecake Factory after more than a month of avoiding it due to a past experience. TOTALLY CHANGED! Walking into the restaurant everything felt clean and fresh (even the bathrooms were clean) - and there were plenty of servers working with guests. We had made reservations, and were seated as soon as we approached the desk. We’ve had Jamison (our server) several times in the past - and he does an excellent job. No time was wasted as he brought hot bread and butter right after we sat down, told us about non-menu specials, and took our wine order. He obviously kept an eye out to ask if we needed anything - and even remembered our “unusual” dessert order. (We love, love, love the CCF Hot Fudge Sundae - try it, you’ll like it - and you can even order a container of hot fudge to take home with you!) Dennis, the manager, stopped at our table and we told him how much we appreciated the improvements we’d noticed - and what a good job Jamison always does. He was so happy to hear our comments and compliments that he even bought dinner for Jamison! BRAVO SRQ Cheesecake Factory!

Huge menu and a pie and cake selection that's awesome

Great food as always Excellent service. First time at this location.