PDQ – American
South Sarasota location of PDQ — People Dedicated to Quality — the fast-casual chicken chain founded in Tampa in 2011 by Outback Steakhouse co-founder Bob Basham and Nick Reader. Hand-breaded tenders and nuggets lead the menu, fresh and never frozen, alongside chicken sandwiches, fresh salads, sliders, crispy fries, fresh-baked cookies, and hand-spun shakes, with kids' meals and combo deals rounding out the value. Dine-in, drive-thru, and online ordering with delivery keep every option covered, and the rewards app feeds the regulars. It suits Sarasota school-night dinners, Tamiami Trail lunch runs, and shake devotees who plan dessert before the entrée.
5164 S. TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA, FL, 34231 727.808.9050 https://www.eatpdq.com/locations/south-sarasota0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at PDQ
Dairy-Free at PDQ
PDQ in Sarasota has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mediterranean Salad, PDQ Salad, Crispy and PDQ Salad, Grilled. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at PDQ
PDQ in Sarasota has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mediterranean Salad, PDQ Salad, Crispy and PDQ Salad, Grilled. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at PDQ
PDQ in Sarasota has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Waffle Fries, Mediterranean Salad and Cranapple Oatmeal Cookie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at PDQ
PDQ in Sarasota has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chocolate Chunk Cookie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at PDQ
PDQ in Sarasota has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at PDQ
PDQ in Sarasota has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at PDQ
PDQ in Sarasota has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at PDQ
PDQ in Sarasota has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mediterranean Salad, Broccoli and Reese's Cup Shake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at PDQ
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| Mediterranean Salad | 75.1 g | 23.8 g |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 0 g | 22.4 g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 2.6 g | 6.3 g |
| Broccoli | 1.8 g | 4.8 g |
| Oreo Shake | 19.1 g | 3 g |
| Chocolate Shake | 38 g | 2.6 g |
| Vanilla Shake | 8.9 g | 2.2 g |
| Strawberry Shake | 12.3 g | 1.8 g |
| Unsweet Tea | 7.1 g | 0.7 g |
| Lemonade | 72.9 g | 0 g |
| Sweet Tea | 10.2 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Tenders
- Grilled Chicken Tenders, 2 ct - $4.99: Grilled chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Tenders, 3 ct - $6.49: Grilled chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Tenders, 4 ct - $7.99: Grilled chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Tenders, 5 ct - $9.49: Grilled chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 2 ct - $5.49: Hand-breaded buttermilk chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 3 ct - $7.29: Hand-breaded buttermilk chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 4 ct - $8.99: Hand-breaded buttermilk chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Tenders, 5 ct - $10.49: Hand-breaded buttermilk chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Buffy Bleu Sandwich - $7.99: Chicken, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $6.99: Hand-breaded crispy chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $6.99: Grilled chicken breast Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich - $8.49: Chicken, honey butter Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mediterranean Salad - $9.99: Fresh greens, Mediterranean toppings Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- PDQ Salad, Crispy - $9.49: Fresh greens, crispy chicken Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- PDQ Salad, Grilled - $9.49: Fresh greens, grilled chicken Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Broccoli - $3.29: Fresh steamed broccoli Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Waffle Fries - $3.29: Crispy waffle-cut potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Crispy Chicken Tender - $2.25: Single hand-breaded tender Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Grilled Chicken Tender - $2.25: Single grilled tender
Desserts
- Chocolate Chunk Cookie - $1.99: Fresh baked cookie with chocolate chunks Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Cranapple Oatmeal Cookie - $1.99: Oatmeal cookie with cranberry and apple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Cheerwine - $2.49: Cherry flavored soda
- Lemonade - $2.79: Freshly squeezed lemonade
- Sweet Tea - $2.49: Brewed sweet tea
- Unsweet Tea - $2.49: Brewed unsweetened tea
- Chocolate Shake - $4.99: Hand-spun chocolate milkshake
- Oreo Shake - $5.49: Hand-spun shake with Oreo crumbles
- Reese's Cup Shake - $5.49: Hand-spun shake with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Strawberry Shake - $4.99: Hand-spun strawberry milkshake
- Vanilla Shake - $4.99: Hand-spun vanilla milkshake
Frequently Asked Questions about PDQ
- Is PDQ dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. PDQ has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mediterranean Salad, PDQ Salad, Crispy and PDQ Salad, Grilled.
- What can I eat at PDQ on a dairy-free diet?
- Mediterranean Salad, PDQ Salad, Crispy and PDQ Salad, Grilled carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does PDQ have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Mediterranean Salad and Broccoli.
- Is PDQ gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at PDQ?
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich, at roughly 41.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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