38 Best Wine Bars near Lakewood Ranch

“Great food..... great staff......great atmosphere!!! If you have any food allergies, the wait staff is very well trained to ensure your needs are met. LOVE the smash burger-gluten free buns are available......the beet salad is divine!! Very ample dessert selections-including homemade ice cream!! You will not be disappointed!!“

“This place is amazing. Great food, great wine, great service and wonderful setting. Best place to eat in LWR, IMO!“

“Outstanding pizza every time!!! Love the addition of fresh basil included in the box!!“

“Great little spot in Sarasota, very friendly staff and great selection of well priced sticks. Perfect spot to stop and enjoy a great cigar.“

“1000% recommend the Baked Feta Cheese & Roasted Tomatoes with Shishito Peppers - wonderful tapa! Cute restaurant, great wine list and most nights have live music. Spread the word!!!“

“Always a good time. Tropical wines.“

“Friday night was a spectacular evening at Block 15 Cork & Craft owners Tom & Melanie were great hosts. After a week of cleaning up from Hurricane Milton and losing their power, it was ready to open their doors. They offered delicious Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Charcuterie & Cheese Boards complementary to their guests as a good gesture for the loyalty of their patronage.

We ordered a bottle of their Portuguese Silk & Spice White Blend Wine that accompanied the snacks superbly and offered a nice selection of NA Beers to one of our guests. They offered a nice selection of Wines, Beers, and Ports with their State of the Art Cruvinet Wine System that supplies you with a Fresh and Crisp Glass of Wine each and every time.

This place has a Relaxing Atmosphere with a Long Spacious Bar and plenty of Hightop Seating throughout the Bar. We brought a group of people for an evening of entertainment with our good friends Tasa+Rob, a Dazzling Musical Husband & Wife Duo that transport you back in time with the Classic Songs from the 60's, 70's, and 80's and too today's current hits.

What an evening of Fun & Entertainment, so put it on your list to Patronize Block 15 Cork & Craft and don't forget to follow the Amazing ever so Talented Tasa+Rob.
Ciao Sarasota.“

“Another unique find!

Located in a strip center inside a liquor store (Dive wine & Spirits) this was easily the most unique location we’ve dined in over the last several months. We’re always looking for small owner operated restaurants and this one fit the bill with 5 tables seating 32 and a bar that seats 10. The menu varies day-to-day quite a bit and we came on wine & pasta night.

We arrived a little bit early and decided to have a pre-dinner cocktail in the Dive bar. The Dive bar is located in the back of the liquor store and accessed through a sliding freezer door. The bar seats about 10 and there is also a couch and some seating off to the side. It’s a bit dark in the bar, but the boxes stacked floor to ceiling give it a special ambiance and it almost feels like you’re sitting in a speakeasy room that’s a half bar - half storage. The bar menu had a good deal of craft cocktails - pretty unique stuff.

We eventually moved to the Hive which is the restaurant. It’s accessed through a different part of the liquor store and didn’t open till 6 PM. All five tables are high tops with chairs that had backs. Table spacing was good and the noise level was never loud due our meal. Because it was pasta night there were scenes of Italy scrolling on TV screens.

On arrival we were warmly greeted and seated by Michael who would be our waiter. We were never rushed throughout the meal and he would check back often to make sure we’re doing OK.

The menu was one page long and printed for the night. Between the four of us we ordered two appetizers and three different entrées.

The peaches & whipped ricotta was served with focaccia bread. The peaches gave the ricotta a nice flavor. Portion was shareable.

The burrata and prosciutto appetizer came out on a bed of arugula. Nice presentation, good portion and good flavor throughout. also shareable.

I find it hard to pass up a good Bolognese, and this one was unique in that it was cream-based with malfadine pasta. Portion was good and the flavor was outstanding. I finished the entire bowl. Should be noted they make all their own pastas.

Two others ordered the shrimp and scallop Florentine. The portion was nice with lots of shrimp and scallops. Great flavor that we accentuated with some red pepper seeds to give it a little kick.

The last entrée was chicken Milanese with shrimp substituted for the chicken. Great flavor and lots of shrimp.

We did not order dessert. Between the appetizers and the entrées, we were all full. In the future, we would split the appetizers.

Between the unique atmosphere, great service and excellent food we had an enjoyable and memorable evening here at the Hive. I feel like we were lucky to get a reservation. Although the restaurant was not crowded when we were there, I think in the future it will be based on our experience. We also like the fact that the menu varies.“

“We are from Tampa and came to Sarasota just for a couple of days to celebrate Valentine’s. Andrei!!! the waitress was awesome, he knew the menu and was able to recommend different alternatives, food was delicious and service was great, definitely coming back. My husband and I did not have a reservation but we were able to wait for a table at the bar which was also good 😊“

“Everything was perfect. Food was delicious and our server (Rebecca) made us feel welcome and answered any questions we had.“

“The Creamy Curry is a constant craving in our house. This dish has been my Birthday and Mothers Day request 2 years in a row! 🥰🍜“

“Super chill, cozy vibe, fun people, great coffee!“

“Martin provided incredible service and the food we had was incredible with great atmosphere.We'll definitely be back“

“Atmosphere great. Owner is wonderful Camille. Waiter is arrogant and never ever apologizes when food doesn’t come out prepared as requested. When an entire plate of steak frites is sent back undercooked doesn’t even offer anything as an apology“

“Great good, great service!“

“Great place with a wide range of cigars to check out. Kim is the best to deal with, knows her stuff, and always makes me feel welcomed when I stop in!“

“The food and service did not disappoint. My wife had the mahi tuna salad. It was excellent and crunchy as described on the menu I had scallops. They were perfectly cooked and very tender. Service was very good. Everything arrived timely hot, and the waiter did not hover have eaten at hundreds of restaurants and this is one of the better onesnot exceptionally expensive and in a mall but quite good food and service and I highly recommend.“

“We had a wonderful time celebrating my husband’s birthday at The Capital Grille.
The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and our server, Weylon, provided excellent service—attentive and genuinely kind, which made the evening even more special.
Our dinner was absolutely exquisite. My husband had the seared scallops with lobster risotto, and I enjoyed the sliced filet mignon on a bed of wild mushrooms—both were outstanding.
A perfect place for a memorable celebration. We’ll definitely be back!“

“We came here for the first time this week. Our waiter was incredible. The food is probably some of the best Italian that Sarasota has to offer. We will absolutely be back. Thank you so much for a wonderful date night!“

“Amazing dinner tonight!!! Everything was fresh and delicious. From the red wine, to the winter vegetable soup to our salad and pizza. Every bite! And the staff was awesome. What a hidden gem and they reservations. The wait staff were all from Italy. So authentic. Cute place. We’re definitely going back soon. 💙💙💙“

“We went with 5 friends, and we all were very impressed with the delicious and creative food at this lovely family owned restaurant!“

“Excellent place to relax! Great people, great food.“

“We LOVE this new location! Seasons 52 needed a great location for the area. The staff is always smiling, happy and friendly. The food is always great, the chefs there are superb & they really strive for quality! The atmosphere is nice and it’s always a great experience! So glad they opened up this location!“

“Always the most incredible meals at Eatalia! There’s no wrong choice here, every grinder is perfectly crafted and so delicious, with so much flavor! They use the freshest and cleanest ingredients. Never miss a chance to stop in and check out the specials. Hands down the best authentic Italian food, you won’t find better!“

“It is an excellent place to meet awesome local winners and is supper-friendly. I have been going here most of the week when I am in town. It is a lovely wine store and “a testing wine bar.“

“Our favorite restaurant when we come to Siesta Key. Had dinner last night, my husband had the skirt steak, I had the pork tenderloin..Both were perfection. Be sure to make a reservation.“

“Our FAVORITE little spot! Everyone is so nice, Bartenders are awesome, bathrooms always clean, lots of TVs, darts, pool table. Thanks for being the best!“

“My husband and I recently had the pleasure if dining at Sophie’s, in Saks Fifth Avenue in Sarasota. What an amazing experience. The decor both inside and outside so chic. We had Matty as our waitress. She was spot on with top notch service and a wonderful personality. We started with a bread basket of assorted toppings, delicious. He had the Tai chicken. Well prepared and perfect with seasoning. I had on of the best burger ever. Cooked and seasoned perfectly at medium rare with tasty fries. The manager checked on us several times, a nice touch you don’t see anymore. If you happen to be in the area at the mall, I highly recommend this restaurant. You will not be disappointed. We will be back.“

“The food at Sardinia is exquisite. The atmosphere is elegant and the owner is very warm and friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant. One of the best in Sarasota! Will be returning there with friends and family many times.“

“Best place to celebrate a special occasion! We were treated like royalty and enjoyed a fabulous meal. Top notch food, several & ambiance. ❤️“

“We had the BEST dinner thanks to our fabulous server, Marissa! The food was absolutely delicious, and Marissa went above and beyond to make sure our evening was perfect. We will definitely be coming back and will be requesting her again, wish I could give 10 stars!“

“Was hesitant to try based off reviews but happy I did. I did a take out order staff was kind and helpful even suggested one of the sandwiches I ordered steak pepper and potatoes which turned out phenomenal it’s spicy peppers but also flavorful and unique.“

“Amazing food and staff!! Outdoor dining and inside.“

“Everything was absolutely amazing!! Excellent service, food was delicious!! Hands down a must! We will definitely be back!!“

“Fantastic food and service!“

“Brunch! The best! Great service, food excellent. Definitely will be back and it’s local for us...“

“Great place to have a good time !“

“My husband and I had a wonderful dining experience @ Boca in Lake Mary. Our waitress, Brett, was so knowledgeable and helped us choose from the diverse menu, making the entire experience feel effortless. She truly catered to us like VIPs. We can’t wait to visit again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“