Tony’s Chicago Beef

Pretty good. Tried the Chicago Dog and a Chicago brat which was a first for me as I’ve never had a Chicago dog before. They have a nice pop when you bite them from the firmness of the skin.

Drove from Orlando and they didn’t disappoint! My husband is from Chicago and is always on the hunt for an authentic Italian beef and this was it! Thumbs up. Nice clean and filled with Chicago memorabilia very nice.

Great food. Fresh cut fries were good and the Italian beef were so good I ate two.

Great meal, made me feel like I was in Chicago. Each member of the family tried something different and I was all delicious and authentic.

Great food and great people. The staff was great to chat with and the dipped need was great!

The Italian beef fills you up and delivers a satisfying bite filled with tender beef and good chewy bread. The hot peppers and sweet peppers add a nice touch too if you like pickled peppers. If you get the au jus, the last bite is the best as the bread ends up being soaked. The cheese fries were awesome! They really don’t skimp out on the cheese. We were using our other order of hand cut fries to dip into the cheese because of the generous pour. A Unilocal check-​in also gives you free hand cut fries! Yes!
I was tempted to spend another lunch here on our last day in Sarasota but we decided to check out another place.

Real Chicago style food — hot dogs, Polish sausage, Chicago Italian beef sandwiches, and more. All grilled fresh with anything you wish on them. The restaurant is small, with counter seating and a few tables. The walls are decorated with Chicago memorabilia. Special kudos go to the owner Grazia, a very friendly presence who makes any visit that much better when she’s there.

Great family run atmosphere!
I always get Italian beef… but orders around me look great

Excellent Chicago Beef. I got mine w hot vegetables and side of au jus for dipping. They give you a lot of meat. Their fries were good, crispy and soft at the same time. There’s no air conditioner, they left the door open. Its August! But it wasn’t too hot. Forget ice water. They don’t have ice. But I would eat there again definitely.

We were looking for a quick bite on a Friday night and found Tony’s via recommendations on Unilocal.What we were looking for was a great burger… We split a burger and cheese fries which were really good. The burger was much better than 5 guys, in my opinion. We also split an Italian Beef… having never been to the great city of Chicago (other than a drive through), I had never heard of an Italian Beef. Not one to pass up on anything deemed Italian (I grew up in Rhode Island, heavily settled with Italian Immigrants, and restaurants), we decided to split an Italian Beef.
I was pleasantly surprised with the sheer deliciousness of the Italian Beef… I had it with the hot peppers and provolone — the peppers weren’t too spicy, and had just enough «zing». We also ordered a couple of Berghoff Ales which were a bit heavy sans food, but as soon as we started eating, the Ale was delicious.

Listen to me when I tell you… this place it legit!!! How do I know? Because I was born & raised in Chicago. I know authentic Italian beef & cheese fries when I taste them. I’m so happy I finally made it over to Tony’s.
I ordered an Italian beef extra dry w/​sweet & hot pepper w/​a cheese fry. Now let me talk about how you could watch the guy slicing the beef & how another guy was cutting potatoes for the fresh cut French fries. FRESH CUT FRENCH FRIES w/​cheese! FRESH CUT FRENCH FRIES!!! Both were delicious & «Chicago”-style!
This is place is very similar to a hotdog stand in Chicago with sports décor. It’s a hotdog stand so don’t go expecting anything more than great food. The owners are actually from Chicago (not Minnesota, not Indiana, not the suburbs… from CHICAGO; they’re Cubs fans… LOL).
It was a drive & slightly overpriced (comparing to what I’d pay in Chicago) but it was totally worth it. At last Tony’s, my love, I’ve found you! I can’t wait to return.

Chicago style italian beef, hot dogs, and polish at its finest. Finally I have found what I am looking for. I have tried italian beef’s at two other places only in FL since I have moved here. I have been greatly disappointed. No disappointment here whatsoever.
I would laugh at those people making those groaning noises when they eat. Guess what? That was me. I swear I couldn’t even breath. We ordered italian beef sandwiches, got a basket of fresh cut fries thanks to Unilocal check in, a side of dipping cheese, and a chicago hot dog.
I felt so at home at this place with all of the Chicago memorabilia. I swear I was flashing back to when I was a little kid, and the stuff wasn’t a big deal to me.
I’ll be back here, and if you are dying for some Chicago food that is dead on, perfect perfect, delicious to the max, come here.
Please note, this is not Chicago style pizza, this is italian beef and hot dogs, best ever. They now also have two locations in Sarasota. I’ll be back for sure. I’ve also been to another Chicago style local Sarasota type chain, and didn’t like it at all.

The Italian Beef and Chili Cheese Fries at Tony’s Chicago Beef Company are delicious. The Italian Beef is a must try with tender beef on French bread that has been soaked in the juices of the meat. Get the sandwich with peppers that add a nice kick and flavor. The Chili Cheese fries were also delicious and covered in a generous portion of meaty chili and cheese.

2^nd helping review. Have gone to the Southgate location 2X and same great quality as the Gulf Gate location. The beef is spot on — right level of spice, good bread, and great au jus.
Its difficult to pass up the beef, but the Maxwell St. Polish is very good. Fries are crisp and hot. One order is enough for two persons.
I’ve lived in SRQ for 21 years (from Chgo) and there is NO other place within 50 miles that comes even close. Other places may say they have Chicago style this or that, but it ain’t happenin’.
GO TO TONY’S!

As a native Chicagoan myself I couldn’t be more pleased to find this place. The fries and Italian beef are right up there with Portillos and the atmosphere leaves one feeling like it is Portage Park rather than Gulf Gate. They even have Berghoff beer!

This place is legit! You gotta go. Great service. Tonight had 2 Chicago Dogs, 2 Roast Beef Sammiches, 1 Bacon Burger with a Basket of «Chip Truck» style fries. Just so you know in case u care, I didn’t eat all of the above as I shared with my family. Soooo goood! I got the roast beef with Hot Peppers and Mozzarella cheese. Wow! Don’t forget the Au Jus for dipping! Cool Nostalgic place especially if you love Chicago sports.
4 thumbs up from this house.

Tony’s is the quintessential Chicago style hot dog place. They run a great, clean operation and they have the best hot dogs in town. I had a hot dog with the works, fries, and a tamale. Sublime is the only description for this dog. The hot dogs have a skin, so you get that bite which shows a high quality product. The fries are the best as they are fresh cut, not frozen. My wife had the hamburger, and she said it’s much better than 5-​Guys burger and was a fraction of the cost. For both of us to eat a very filling lunch cost $ 12.93 with drinks. Tony’s is easy on the pocket book, has awesome food, and the owner and staff is very friendly. Next time I go I’m getting the Italian beef as it looked out of this world.

So I am in Sarasota Florida and I’m eating one of the best beef sandwiches outside of Chicago? Are you fo’real? Ahh yeah!
Great bread, the beef was great, ordered it juicy with sweet peppers, just like back home. No disappointment here people. We also got a Chicago style dog and a Combo sandwich. All top-​notch, right from Chicago! You got to go here. You can also get a free order of fries if you mention the Unilocal ad!
This is just like a Chicago hot dog spot… couple of tables, couple seats at the bar. Awesome!

A nice oasis for those getting homesick for a good dog or beef after a few weeks on the beach. I mean how much grouper can you eat? Good job on the fries, too. Place could use a little spruce up and a few more tables, but worth a visit!

REALLY 3.5 STARS
Regional favorites are undeniable; In Cincinnati they love their cinnamon loaded Chili over pasta, everybody from New Orleans has their favorite Gumbo, Philadelphia knows its Cheesesteaks and Hoagies, while Chicago devours Hot Dawgs and Italian Beef sandwiches. You know and generally love what you where brought up with.
My wife and I learned this lesson years ago when we lovingly transported Philadelphia Hoagies to DC anticipating the feast the entire trip. We shared this manna (secretly begrudgingly) with neighbors from California. Their under whelmed reaction; «Gee, its okay!»
Loved the fact this place is family run, decorated with all things Chicago, fast service — order at the counter and find a seat, and reasonable pricing. We each had an Italian Beef sandwich ($ 5.89) loaded with tender meat and wet from au jus, with sweet peppers. We finished every bite as it was filling and delicious. But we didn’t grow up in Chicago or anywhere near and to us it was just a good meal — not a happening as I’m sure it is for those that grew up with this local favorite. Their hand cut fries ($ 1.99) with just a bit of skin left on were outstanding, hot crisp and creamy all at the same time.
They have a limited menu including the famous Chicago Dogs (I do love them, and that will be next time) burgers, salads, chili, and a selection of cold sandwiches. I can’t knock this place as what we had was high quality, prepared by people that care. As far as the Italian Beef, as my ex neighbor said: «Gee, its okay!»