44 Best Cocktail Bars near Longboat Key

“We have been here three times now and have had an awesome lunch every time with the staff being super friendly and helpful, you can even bring your dog if you want to and they don't mind that. Almost everything on the menu can be made gluten-free as well which for my wife is a dream come true! We are putting this restaurant on our regular rotation“

“A Longboat Key gem. Great food and menu.“

“We had a great experience tonight! With two littles, they knowingly placed us in front of the fish tank to help with entertainment. Our server was speedy, kind, and had honest and helpful recommendations for the food. Everything was fast, fresh, and delicious. The lobster bisque, lobster mac and cheese, Salmon Renee, and Blood Orange Margarita were the table faves! We are Tampa locals and will be back!“

“Over the top delicious food !!!!every single thing I tasted was so so tasty ,great service, wonderful atmosphere, very personable owner. I would highly recommend it, I’m looking forward to going back .“

“This place does not disappoint. You get what you pay for from service, to food and drinks. Make a reservation there was a line before it opened. Keep checking back online as it was booked two days before I went but the night before I was able to make a reservation. I can not say enough good things about this place. Best recommendation my exgf gave me was to try this place. 😊“

“Top notch staff attentive. ...in house entertainment
Spidey!!!!
And it's the vous! ...whatcha gonna do .??.

Psst I almost forgot ..the chicken quesos. Are to die for ..I'm serious best I've ever had. Right. Who knew. ? Now u do. Kitchen often only open after 4. FYI .“

“Hotel food is usually not that great. However, we ate lunch here a couple times and it was really good food. I had a burger and a turkey sandwich with fries. The burger was juicy and the turkey sandwich was flavorful. I would definitely eat here again for convenience during meetings at the hotel.

The staff is friendly. However, getting service was slow even when they weren’t busy.“

“Great place for drinks, come by boat all the time.“

“Food is off the chain delicious . Absolutely loved our first time there ! Great server in Alaura too!! 10/10“

“Nice atmosphere & food was delicious“

“Authentic location, awesome atmosphere, strong drinks…“

“Wonderful & friendly staff. Great burgers“

“What a gem! Beautiful decor, excellent food and exceptional service. Our waitress Angel was top notch - she's very knowledgeable on both the menu and wine pairings. We went with everything she suggested and were not disappointed. Highly recommend!“

“Incredible food, drinks and service at Veronica's Fish and Oyster Bar last night for our Anniversary 💍🍾🥂 Highly recommend! We shared the octopus appetizer. My hubby had the skirt steak. I had the whole branzino (not pictured BC the photo was too blurry) it came with the Greek salad. We shared the wild mushrooms and the roasted Brussel sprouts. They also have a fabulous selfie mirror in the ladies room 😍 Our waitress Alexandra was amazing and even brought us a free dessert to celebrate 🥳“

“Amazing spot for large groups! We hosted a networking happy hour here for a group of 50! The service, atmosphere, drinks & food couldn't have been better!! Thank you Jason, Troy, Dana & bartending gals for your wonderful hospitality! Everything about your venue was a hit! Thank YOU!“

“Found this restaurant by accident. It was really good. Mike and Quin are a dynamic duo. They made our experience so much fun.“

“Fabulous experience!! Great service and amazing food! Highly recommend!!!“

“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.“

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

“First time tonight and I LOVE this place! The owners and staff were friendly and gracious. I didn't eat, but the menu looked great. I'm excited to go to more events here!“

“Amazing staff great service five star always“

“The Shrimp and Lobster risotto is amazing! Can’t wait to have it again on our next trip.“

“Great selection. Comfortable atmosphere to enjoy a cigar and a beer (or wine). Staff is very polite and knowledgeable. Definitely making this a stop every time we visit.“

“What an amazing hidden gem! Aidan was incredible, taking care of every table with ease, and PJ was so personable and friendly. The cocktails are truly unique and delicious, and the food was generous and full of flavor. Cozy, welcoming, and unforgettable. We'll definitely be back!“

“Totally worth the wait for their re-opening! Absolutely amazing food and cocktails and not as pricey as one would think! Amazing, knowledgeable staff…listen to what they say and you won’t be disappointed.“

“What a great find! Drinks were fantastic, Bartender (Taylor) very friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you for such a fun experience.“

“Sage never disappoints and we love how the chef always loves to change it up. Not only is the inside beautiful but phenomenal rooftop bar. And the wait staff are always top notch.“

“Don't have an attitude? the host or Hostess will happily give you one. I would buy this restaurant just to fire them. Local? they'll treat you like a tourist which you would think they would be good to because they are the suckers they are dying to get in. " Hi how long for 2 people"? an hour to an hour and a half out of season.... no "I'm sorry, the wait is over an hour" nope you get "Fair enough" when you say you don't want to wait that long. no reservations yet some dude with a party of 4 just walked right in and was seated.... over rated is an understatement. AVOID ...NOT WORTH IT. Possibly the most overrated restaurant in an area of bad restaurants“

“The food was great the place was beautiful bathroom clean the waitress was very nice everything was good“

“Would love some music or entertainment , nothing grand, just pleasant upbeat jazz(no elevator music). thanks for asking. You're happy hours are a treat for seniors...don't count us out!“

“Jose provided excellent service on multiple occasions and Jared, at the bar was amazing as well… food is AMAZING!!“

“I bet you never taste Philly Cheesesteak like this one! Do yourself a favor go NOW and try it! It’s SO full of juice and flavor!! Bread is another fantastic element! It’s ridiculous cheap for such a quality. Burger was awesome too! Finally someone cook it to our liking! Rare is actually rare! No doubt it’s my favorite lunch spot in downtown now! There is nothing what you can compare this place with! We been all over and this is a spot to eat! Tables outside and inside.“

“Best martinis ever….Stop by and see Henry!“

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

“My family and I have been going to Sarasota (st armands) for years now. We somehow have never been to Columbia, but oh my, no words for this place. This is now my favorite restaurant on the circle. Food is beyond flavorful and drinks are spectacular. Can't wait to go back in the fall. I recommend making a reservation 6 hrs prior or 1 day ahead. Very busy, elegant, with a great warm columbian feel.“

“Bricks BBQ in Sarasota was an unforgettable dining experience! From the moment we walked in, we felt warmly welcomed by our waitress, Sasha. She was incredibly sweet, with a bubbly personality that made us feel right at home. Her recommendations were spot-on, and thanks to her, we had an amazing meal! The food was outstanding—true BBQ perfection. To top it all off, Carmen Forte Music set the perfect atmosphere with some fantastic live music. This place is a gem in Sarasota, and we can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend!“

“Love this place. Great live music.“

“Wonderful service and delicious food Friday night. Table of 7. It was perfect.“

“We had a great experience at the beach house. We come every year while vacationing. My 8 year old uses a wheelchair so exploring the beach she got sand all over her chair. Michelle saw us trying to clean it off and came over to help. She brought a wet rag and started wiping off my daughter’s chair. She was so kind and helpful. Truly went above and beyond. She also let us know their sister property- the sandbar now has a ramp to the beach so we will be sure to check that out next time. Our waitress Bobbi was also great! The food, atmosphere and service were all 5 stars. Thank you again Christine, you are a gem“

“Great place .Food is great.SRVIVE is fantastic.“

“Tommy Bahama’s at St. Armand’s Circle is simply amazing. Ally was our server and she was amazing: Attentive, charming, absolutely pleasant! We ordered the skillet biscuits as an appetizer and wow delicious! As our entrees, we got a Caesar salad with filet and a mango chicken salad, both were absolutely delicious! This is definitely the best spot to eat at Saint Armand Circle. The balcony and the view are amazing. The atmosphere is breezy, friendly, and posh. Highly recommend coming to Tommy Bahamas and asking for Ally! You will not be disappointed!“

“Promptly seated, excellent service, delicious cocktails. We were there for sushi night and the sushi was excellent. Also loved their brown bread, blackberry salad, shrimp and grits and salmon although portion was smaller on latter. We had a table outside which is a treat when you're from New England!“

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“