41 Best Cocktail Bars near Longboat Key

“Food was delicious. I got the crab legs and they had so much meat in them. I wish I took photos, but unfortunately for you all my stomach ate first. Also, Arianna was a great server! She was very attentive and we were never empty handed! We will definitely be back!“

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

“Kate was exceptional as we had 9 women who arrived thinking we had reservations! I had made reservations in key largo!!! Kate immediately attended to us and quickly cleared and sat a table for 9, even though they were really busy. Brian was our server and handled our service and he was excellent as well. Yummy food with a friendly atmosphere topped our evening! Thanks again Lazy Lobster in LONGBOAT key!!!!“

“While we enjoyed the food and appreciated them accommodating our large group size, I wish their website was more upfront with not really being a kid friendly spot. No high chairs available. No kids menu available. The 9 year old and 12 year old in our group each ended up with $54 entrees. The pace of our meal was also painfully slow from apps to dessert. This would be fine for adults looking for a leisurely dinner but it just wasn’t necessary for our group and I would have appreciated our waitress reading the needs of our group better. 3 filets we ordered medium rare for our group all came well, which was disappointing.
We will be back but without kids.“

“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 .“

“Had a great experience at Bridges Restaurant at Embassy Suites. I ordered the catch of the day (grouper), and it was fresh and cooked perfectly. The Brussels sprouts were just as impressive—done exactly right. Finished the meal with their take on a key lime pie, which was delicious.

Laura, the bartender, really stood out—she was attentive, friendly, and did an excellent job managing the bar while making sure all guests were taken care of. Great food and even better service. Would definitely come back!“

“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“

“Wonderful & friendly staff. Great burgers“

“Absolutely delicious food! Very pleasant and efficient wait staff. We used the Savor Sarasota menu, and it was impressive with options of sauces and choices. Wonderful experience. We ate in the comfort controlled temperature, outdoor covered patio. Very pleasant, and lovely, even on a very hot day.“

“Authentic location, awesome atmosphere, strong drinks…“

“In reference to our dinner last evening April 18, 2026. The seating for our table of 7, was very tight seating. The Mrs. and I had the Bolognese, hers was gluten free, both of us had a terrible night sleeping with many bathroom issues. Additionally, I was surprise to see on top of the $200. cash tip I provided, there was an additional tip of over $100.00 added to the check. The waitress that was extremely nice, did not make me aware that there was a tip already added to the check, resulting in a tip of over $300. which in my opinion is a little overboard.“

“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!“

“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 🥳“

“oue favorite place, dinner, great people and bar“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Amazing staff - so kind and fun! And the food is delicious!“

“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!“

“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.“

“So good we went there twice in one day!! The gf pita is the best ever!! All our dishes were great! Pro tip:add the black garlic to the spinach and feta pizza 💯“

“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“

“We had a wonderful time at Element Lounge. The drinks and appetizers were delicious, and our bartender, Fade was amazing, so attentive and genuinely warm. The service was excellent, and the decor is modern and elegant. It’s a great spot. We’ll definitely be back.“

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

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

“Absolutely loved this place. The food was fresh, flavorful, and authentically Colombian. Being right on the square makes it super convenient and adds to the charm. Great spot for a relaxed meal with genuinely good cooking. Highly recommend.“

“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!“

“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.“

“We stopped here for dinner, after a day on the beach. The food was delicious along with the Beachside cocktail. But…. the highlight of our dinner was Collin. His contagious smile and fun personality made us feel like we were having dinner with a long-time friend. He kept us laughing and took excellent care of us. The Beach House is very blessed to have Collin as a part of your team. He truly went above and beyond to make our entire experience excellent. We jokingly told Collin that we came to the island looking for a sugar daddy. After meeting him, we would consider becoming sugar mamas :)“

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

“was recently at The Sand Bar for a beautiful and intimate wedding on a postcard perfect Friday night. I was not involved in the planning of this wedding leading up to that wonderful night but the Bride and Groom had nothing but good things to say about the staff here that assisted them in all their preparations. I met Bailey the day of the wedding and she was about the nicest person I have ever met. Her professionalism and organization made any help from us unnecessary. Bailey, Rick the bartender, the entire event staff, the restaurant staff and the vendors were all amazing and made the whole evening a wonderful, seamless affair for family and friends who all came out to celebrate this wonderful couple. I don’t know how they made it look so effortless and even special ordered us a perfect sunset! If you are thinking of having your special event here , you will not be disappointed. Thank you guys again for everything!“

“I must say this was top notch! I went a few weekends ago in the blistering heat. My mistake was to sit outside but I cooled down. Waitress served me so attentively and friendly as she brought me water immediately! Food was great! well portioned and I had a full course meal including key lime pie and a Cortado. Next time I'll opt for inside.“

“Wow, this place is definitely on the pricey side, but it's absolutely worth it. Every dish feels thoughtfully prepared and special, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. We were celebrating a birthday, and the staff made the occasion even more memorable by treating us to dessert at the end of the meal, which was a very nice touch. There was a wedding downstairs the night we visited, so it was a bit louder than expected, but the music was great and added to the fun atmosphere. The drinks and appetizers were delicious, and the service was attentive and friendly. Overall, a wonderful dining experience that I'd happily return for.“

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“