One-Eyed Jacks Poker Room - Sarasota, Florida

Donnie

One-Eyed Jacks Poker Room is always a great time! The dealers are efficient, professional, and keep the games running smoothly. The space itself is clean, bright, and welcoming—definitely not your typical dimly lit poker room. While some might prefer a darker vibe, I really appreciate the straightforward play and the generally friendly crowd here.

Drink service is solid; they come around often enough to keep everyone happy. I’ve lost more than I care to admit, but the games are always enjoyable. That said, if you’re new to poker, you might want to brush up first—the players here tend to be at least intermediate level.

Overall, it’s a top-notch spot for poker with nothing major to complain about. A well-earned 5 stars from me!

Brian W.

It is nice and clean. But, gotta say, and I'm sure no one who played there will agree, but I actually liked the old dog track. It had character. OEJ's is like a generic Applebees. Play mostly tournaments, as you can never get on a cash table. Can honestly say, never been to a card room, where you get absolutely no good hands for about 75 shuffles. Lower ranked hands win a “mysterious” 80% of the time. The expression of frequent players is…."only at one eyed jacks". Playing a tourney and the player next to me gets AA, KK, AA, AK, QQ, 10-10 on 6 straight hands. Does that seem like the dealers are thoroughly shuffling the cards? Dealers are average. Last one I had was a girl, maybe 21, who kept asking the players how to distribute the chips. Need better trained dealers and more cash game tables. Also wish they would pay out all the ppl who make a final table. At least give spots 7,8,9 their entry fee back…….Just an addendum….playing a tournament and I’m at one of 5 tables. Find out, as I’m playing that there is a husband and wife playing at my table. There is also a father and daughter also playing at my table. The dealer of course thinks this is funny. I don’t. Why don’t I, you ask? Because there were multiple times when the husband and wife were against one another, or the father and daughter were. And, they would fold after big bets every time. It’s basically playing against teams. You honestly think they weren’t tipping their partners off during hands. So blatantly unfair it’s ridiculous. Another addendum.... never trust the sheet they offer at the front desk. Last 3 times I've tried to play, went in on for a $40 tourney twice, and a $60 tourney only to be told they were all sattelite tourneys. The $40 was now $240 dollars, as was the $60. Basically its called a bait and switch. You offer these lower priced tourneys, that u physically put on ur printouts, but when you get there, it magically turns into $200 more. I'll include a copy of their tourney sheet so u can see for yourself. You may wonder why I still come, welI I come here because it's literally 2 miles from my house. But the blatant lies, 80% bad beats, poor dealers, etc...will make me take the drive to Hard Rock where at least it’s fair.

Trina F.

People were very nice. I was there during the day and played with locals. Tables need to be upgraded

Mike S.

Table cleaned off when still betting horses. Programs, live tickets, drinks, and a voucher was thrown away. My problem where the people in front and side did not tell the person we are still betting. I explained many times to the cleaning people that they are still there. The waitress is the best. I know the person made a mistake cleaning with are coat on the chair too.

Michael P.

I've been going to one eye jacks since they were off university by srq airport! Always a blast with a lot of action and good people to be around. Shout out to the manager Steve, he's a very great human being! Keep up the good work, Steve! blessings always, brother man!

Richard D.

First time going back here in a long time, it was cool, had some fun, placed 15th outa 70 so not too bad, lol. Will go back.

James K.

Best place in town for NL, limit poker, even a few table games, and even horse racing simulcast,if you’re in the area!! Decent bar and bar food selections and friendly bar and waitress staff as well.

David B.

Was harrassed by burnnette girl bartender who I had no contact with until she came up to me for no reason treat your patrons right if you want return business dealers are top notch but need to get a better bar manager.