50 Best Bars near Longboat Key

“My new favorite LBK restaurant! The Grouper Ruben is AMAZING!“

“Yummy breakfast ! Eggs Benedict“

“Had a great experience at SALT, the food, the service, and the atmosphere were phenomenal! We ordered the king crab, truffle fries, gnocchi + steak medallions, ribeye, kids linguine, and the pina colada cheesecake- everything was so, so good!!!! We basically ordered everything our waitress recommended to us, and there was zero disappointment! Also- whoever makes the espresso martinis (I love you) amazing! 10/10“

“Wonderful & friendly staff. Great burgers“

“I finally discovered a little slice of Hungarian paradise in Florida! From authentic wines and refreshing Hungarian beer to perfectly seasoned dishes and heavenly desserts, every bite and sip feels like home. Truly unforgettable!“

“I had an amazing experience at 99 Bottles! The atmosphere was fun and welcoming, and they have a fantastic selection of drinks for everyone. But what really made our visit stand out was Bart, our server.

From the moment we sat down, Bart went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. He knew the menu well, gave great recommendations, and had the perfect mix of professionalism and personality. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does and cares about his customers. Our food came out quick, our drinks stayed full, and he checked on us often without ever feeling intrusive“

“Live jams and cold beer! Great spot for friends and good times!“

“Bar Hana is a wonderful place. Cocktails, food, atmosphere and service are each excellent and consistent. Classy yet casual. If you are a seasoned patron of establishments which fit this mold you will recognize the poor reviews for what they are. Bar Hana should be on your short list for a visit to Sarasota.“

“Awesome spot to hang out. They have awesome food with the best prices around. There are always delicious specials on the board by the bar. They have darts, chess, and tons of board games. Sometimes they have baseball games on which is one of my favorite things about the place. There’s also live music and trivia on weeknights and it’s a blast! Highly recommend.“

“Amazing ambiance and food! Beautiful decor and the culinary presentation is top notch! Anthony Bourdain would be impressed! Julianna was wonderful!“

“Fantastic spot! We went there for lunch today and had a great time. The food was spot on. I wish I had the downtown dip right now! We will be back!“

“Loved this place for 20 years!❤️“

“We come to Florida every year and this is our first stop. Love this bar. Great people and awesome bartenders 🩵“

“Really Great Food ,and service.“

“I work here and it’s a great place to have a nice cold beer and meet some friends!!“

“Great staff. Family atmosphere like "Cheers". Bartenders are mixologists. Great prices and Specials. Karaoke. Pool and darts with specials on both. Foosball and dome hockey as well.“

“Had a great nite with Family & friends. Drinks were cold , bartenders were great attentive, and very personable. I great place to relax , meet people and enjoy being with family & friends!“

“NBT is the Best place in Sarasota to watch Bucs Games! Cold beer, friendly staff and most importantly Tampa Bay Buccaneer Fans! I think I saw Gronk there last weekend talking about coming out of retirement.“

“This is my tipsy honest opinion, this place is poppin for a Wednesday. It’s 6:30 and everyone is here. They have pool and darts complementary water bottles ;). This is a wine based bar though, they have good beers and seltzers so I would stick to that. Is also more of a homey family vibe. Seems like everyone here knows eachother.“

“Canadian Legion Member for 45 years. I have been coming to the Post 24 Legion for the past 23 years and find it is top notch in every way possible. The Legion is a wonderful building with so many activities, friendly patrons, super staff who serve wonderful meals. I feel extremely lucky to have such a wonderful place to attend during my 6-month snowbird winter here. With much thanks, Wayne“

“Very friendly staff, great burgers, pizza and jukebox. Nice place all around.“

“They actually open at 7am!“

“Happened across Scalawags after doing a quick Google search of the name while in Sarasota area. Came in about noon on a Wed, just a few mixed age locals there, friendly people, fun and good laughs! Mainly a pool tables and electronic games type bar, dimly lit. Kitchen opens about noon, had a beer on tap and ordered the Grouper Sub, which was great - would get it again. Had another beer. Cash only for Papa Ron's food menu. Bar service is Scalawags, pay separately from food - works for them and me - no problem. Will return!!BTW - The Scalawags name came to mind because of the recent Gasparilla fest in Tampa and also because there is a Scalawags Whiefish & Chips in Mackinaw City, MI that a good friend of mine created, owned and operated for 30 years - serves the BEST fresh-caught Great Lakes Whitefish anywhere! So if you ever go there - you won't be disappointed there either!“

“I always have a great time! There is indoor and outdoor seating, which is really convenient. The prices are great and they are usually running specials.“

“Super cozy, local little pub. I live nearby so brought my boyfriend for a leg of his Valentines Day scavenger hunt to play darts (they have 2 dart boards) & we couldn’t because they have busy dart nights. Call ahead if you have your heart set on darts. So we sat and drank an expensive Guinness! Guess that’s just the going rate these days? Very cozy place, nothing fancy, great little hole in the wall neighborhood pub.“

“I know you know about authentic Italian pizza...But when I think of comfort, fun, feel good pizza, I go to LOADED BARREL. It's fun, it's friendly, and OMG the pizza is so good!!!! They have daily specials and old-time favorites. All around fantastic!!!“

“We had a fantastic experience at Compass Bar & Chill -- thanks to our wonderful server, Cindy. She was incredibly friendly and hospitable, making us feel right at home from the moment we sat down at the pool area. Cindy promptly took our drink orders and brought them with a smile, then followed up to take our food order. Everything—from the delicious fish tacos to the perfectly cooked quesadillas—was spot on. She checked in to make sure everything was to our liking, and her attentive service truly stood out. Five stars all the way!“

“Awesome place!! Friendly atmosphere!!“

“Alex at Office Bar SQ is super efficient, attentive, and has high energy, I would recommend this bar if you want a relaxed atmosphere.“

“Amazing food, service and staff. Very pleased to have discovered this wonderful hidden diamond on the water! My new favorite! The baked oyster sampler was a palette of flavors that did not disappoint. Highly recommend.“

“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.“

“I would give the service a 10. Charles at the bar was Outstanding! Great recommendations on cocktails and dinner. We will be back to this beautiful resort/hotel and of course Roof Top restaurant thanks to Charles at the bar at Oyster River Rooftop Restaurant!“

“great bar makes you feel like home“

“great bar, great staff! love this bar! it is so welcoming. I will be back!“

“Great service and open before Milton“

“Awesome 4th of July party! Fast, friendly service, fireworks, fire spinners, and the DJ kept the whole party upbeat! Will be back again!“

“Best place ever!! 👍🤘😊 First time here, met the most amazing people“

“Cassie goes above and beyond she’s very attentive and I respect her for that but one thing I will always make sure is she will always protect me and my disability’s she will always be sure we are good one thing she will listen too is your needs 💕 I love you boo and thank for always kprotecting me ‼️“

“Genuine, kind and fun bartenders“

“Great staff and fun people! Place is always clean and the bartenders are always friendly. Had a great time with Kim (bartender). Play the shake of the day and have a cold one!!“

“Bartender Ashley and Fritz. you guys are the best!💕❤️😘“

“I had a wonderful experience at the rooftop thanks to Rio’s excellent service. From the moment I arrived, Rio made me feel welcomed and taken care of. Attentive without being intrusive, friendly yet professional, and always one step ahead of what I needed — that kind of service makes all the difference“

“Amazing sundown experience. Started my afternoon at the Tiki bar which was a good call. They were short staffed and helping with orders on the beach. Though Solo, it was a semi quiet bar family and children friendly. Shout out to (Joe) who attended to me and was very attentive. After my meal I went to lounge. Beach waiters were attentive as well i.e water bucket and umbrella etc. I felt well attended to though I did not require much. I want to applaud management towards the etiquette and team spirit the men and women had. I could hear many complaints of orders being skipped or taking too long, yet felt the crew did thier best by compensating in other area's. I do have to say to update the beach lounge chairs they are very uncomfortable.“

“Love it here! Best food ever!“

“Great service thanks guys will be going back“

“The waitresses and the people that worked there are absolutely gorgeous and really friendly everybody. There was really nice. The food was really good at the time I went there. It was early evening and I had a hamburger fries and a Coke and it was delicious. It's just a fun place to go, really Beachy. I don't know how to describe it“

“This place is amazing! Awesome service, awesome food and a big old grouper to go.“

“Amazing from start to finish! Had dinner last night with 4 other ladies and EVERY single dish was my favorite! So hard to choose! The drinks, the service, the menu, the food…couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Don’t miss this place if you’re in town! Thank you Chef Jeremy!“

“Quick and delicious late lunch - the steak and cheese was awesome, and so was the cheeseburger! Friendly service and fair prices - can’t beat it!“