50 Best Bars near Osprey

“Came for a dinner on Wednesday and had a great time. Sat on the rail near the water and watched the local fish swimming bye. Very casual and inviting atmosphere. We both had the blackened grouper sandwich which were hot and fresh, and the fries were great as well. I can't remember our waiters name but he was really friendly and attentive. We will be back.“

“The Point did not disappoint!!! We had our rehearsal dinner and sip & see welcome party at The Point and cannot express how fantastic of an evening it was. The food, the service, the staff, the atmosphere were all incredible! I recommend having any event at The Point without reservation! Thank you!“

“Wonderful & friendly staff. Great burgers“

“Five + stars to Mark and his team at 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop! They opened early just for our group and treated us like VIPs from the moment we walked in. This was my first visit, but definitely not my last. The staff was incredibly attentive, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the customer service was truly top-notch. Highly recommend checking this place out if you’re in Sarasota!“

“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!“

“Really Great Food ,and service.“

“Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar: Review Overview: During a visit to Siesta Beach, we made sure to stop at Captain Curt’s Crab & Oyster Bar. The establishment is notably spacious, featuring two large outdoor Tiki areas where guests can relax with a drink or enjoy a meal. One of the Tiki areas includes a stage for live music, enhancing the lively atmosphere. Surrounding the main restaurant is Captain Curt’s Village, which offers a gift shop and several other stores within easy walking distance. The restaurant itself is clean, well-organized, and provides a laid-back vibe that we thoroughly enjoyed. Parking: Parking can be a challenge, as spaces are limited. We were able to find free parking right beside the restaurant, but there are also lots nearby available for a small fee. Service and Drinks: Our waitress, Renee, provided excellent and friendly service. We ordered Pina Coladas, served in large Captain Curt’s keepsake cups. The drinks were enjoyable, but the alcohol tended to settle at the bottom, so it’s important to stir before drinking to avoid a strong first sip. Food Experience: We sampled the clam chowder, which is advertised as the “World’s Best Clam Chowder.” While it may not be the best in the world, we found it very tasty with plenty of clams. My Captain’s Platter consisted of boiled Tripletail Fish, Bay Scallops, Gulf Shrimp, Mashed Potatoes, and mixed Vegetables, all of which were good. The Clam Basket, served with fries and Cole Slaw, was also very good. Additionally, the fish and chips were enjoyable. All food was served hot and in generous portions, leaving us both full when we finished. Overall Impression: We appreciated the quality of the food, the drinks, and the relaxed atmosphere. Overall, we would rate Captain Curt’s Crab & Oyster Bar 4 out of 5 stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gulf Coast Terry“

“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.“

“Loved this place for 20 years!❤️“

“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.“

“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.“

“In town from Baltimore with a buddy and my wife. Stopped by the Siesta Saloon last night just to check it out and ended up staying for hours. Back again tonight! Kirsten and Reina are so personable and fun. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to spend our vacati“

“Awesome neighborhood bar!!!“

“Great bar with great bartenders! Ari is amazing! Officially on my top 5 all time for bartenders! Definitely recommend coming to this bar!“

“Wow Wow Wow! Absolutely delicious and authentic Italian food! I never order pasta from a pizza joint... I'm way too serious about my pasta. I took a chance on Capo as I'd had a slice of their eggplant pizza and it was fabulous. I orded the rigatoni bolognese, and requested penne as a substitute. It was heaven. The sauce was perfect - the amount of garlic was subtley handled as was the rest of the seasoning. No bitterness and not too sweet either. You can tell the sauce had been cooked awhike and not rushed. The meat was high quality and the coupe de gras was to burrata! A huge helping of cheese right in the middle of the dish. The serving was huge... I only needed it for myself and I got 3 meals from it. Of course as all pasta lovers know it was even better the second day. I had the good fortune to be offered a meatball to try by the owner. I went back the next week for an order of meatballs and tried the gnocchi. Highly highly highly recommend giving this place a try!!!“

“i love it ..safe place clean and very friendly people .. 😇😇😇“

“Great spot! Newly felted pool tables-FREE! Pool tournament every Friday night at 7:30! Great staff! Great food!“

“Great bar! Love the vibe. New favorite spot.“

“Its pricey if you love seafood and love to eat the service was awesome and the food is amazing try the monkafellas once and your hooked ive been their twice this month look forward to many trips back as family comes to visit. We came into town after 4 years and still amazing food but the service needs help. I felt if you sit at the bar you take priority we all ordered two of everything and not one issue.“

“best hole in the wall there is!!“

“Great service and atmosphere“

“Came here for a quick late night bite after flying into SRQ as there weren’t many places open past 10pm. We found this spot on Google and it was great! Delicious food and chill atmosphere. They also had lotsa tvs for games which is great. Would recommend the burger and buffalo mac & cheese!!“

“Walk into this Gem of a wine bar on the island of Venice and experience wines from Italy, France, Spain. Paired with exquisite food made by the owner Carmel. Enjoy charcuterie boards, pairing dinners, and some exquisite desserts. Excellent restaurant and highly recommended.“

“My sister came to visit, she's an avid electronic dartboard player. so I went on line and found Coleman's Tavern has several dart machines, we went there for drinks and darts and met a lot of nice people. Coleman's is a nice little neighborhood bar with friendly people and good service. if I lived closer I would frequent there often.“

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

“Cool place. Darts. Pool. Longest bar“

“Every time that I go there it is fun. Always random people who know each other, greeting each other friendly. It has become a real community. But, it is not a closed society, but inviting and welcoming to others. In the past year or two, the quality of the place has improved remarkably. The staff, the owners, the guests and even the wine selection. The TVs are better, the fans are better, on and on. If you like socializing over a few cold ones, this would be a good to stop.“

“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 place to go when we visit. The bartenders are so nice & make you feel like a regular! The burgers are amazing!“

“Porno bingo they said!!! Well…that’s what we got roped into this time walking into Moondoggy’s. Shoulda known better, but I’m not a noobie here. Well, better that than on the stripper pole in the back! If you are looking for a loud, raucous dive bar in Sarasota with the ultimate in people watching then look no further than this place. It’s in the heart of Gulf Gate area close to Siesta Key and it’s got something for everyone. You see people of all shapes and sizes as well as ages, think 20s-80s! All are welcome and if you actually sit a while and get acclimated, you’ll feel comfortable before long and this rowdy Cheers-like bar will have you in some of the funniest of conversations. To be perfectly candid, my first time there I walked out immediately. But I’m so glad I gave it another chance as I’ve always had a great time. Pablo the bartender is great and make awesome cocktails and remembers us every time. The vibe and atmosphere are perfect. They don’t serve food. Parking is relatively easy and I feel safe walking to my vehicle late at night if I am not Ubering. Note, leave your young kids at home. It’s not suitable. This place is for when you feel like adulting or I mean acting like your kids. Anyway, just give it a try as you’ll likely be back. 😃“

“Best bar in all of Sarasota!!!!
It's a local spot with true regulars that have been coming here for over a decade!!!
Good ole Charlie may he rest in peace😢
But Jake and Millie some of the OG bartenders still there I love them both!!!“

“dive bar with attitude! great place“

“Very friendly, welcoming bar. Come in and introduce yourself around. We like hamburger nights for an inexpensive meal, good conversation and a couple of drinks.

Jukebox, pool table. Pinball seems out of commission though. Patio.“

“We were visiting and came to watch the Liverpool game. We got to meet another Liverpool fan from NY and were delighted to have Derrick behind the bar. He was so much fun and we got to meet his mom and step dad. Such a great afternoon, thanks Derrick.“

“Great drinks and friendly staff!“

“Nice folks coming in for COLD beers. No drama or loud mouths acting stupid. Clean bathrooms and even though it’s a smoking bar it has a great ventilation system. Friendly bartenders!!“

“Ryan, our server is FANTASTIC! He made us feel welcome, and provided great hospitality. TRULY ABOVE AND BEYOND. From food & drink recommendations, to dealing with allergies, and new tourists. My fiance and I both agreed, “He is invited to our wedding”.

He made the atmosphere of the entire tiki bar feel like friends and family, not just our table. Thank you Ryan for welcoming us into your slice of paradise!“

“Love it here! Best food ever!“

“One of my favorite places on the Island, Food, Drinks and overall employees are outstanding. Fabulous...“

“I had a lot of fun at gateway, I just moved to Florida. But I did get a little disrespectful to one of the bartenders that works there, I definitely am sorry to her an the staff. I will not be returning though, I just don’t want to cross any boundaries. Thanks gateway❤️❤️“

“I've been coming here 15 years!!!
It's one of the few local bars I go to at all!
Come and see Shelby or Beef and tell them Jason sent you and like all my friends they will more then take great care of you and if your hungry they will even recommend food that's in the area and most of the places they will gladly recommend will deliver right to your seat at the bar!

Come in and see for your self!!!💯

P.s my absolute favorite place for St Patrick's day😍😍😍“

“Alright so I’ve worked in this area 22 years. My buddy of mine comes here all the time last 18 years so I decided to finally stop by for a beer. The spot is great!! The vibe is cool. There’s a ton of things to do. So saying that. I am not a smoker. Cant stand it honestly but I deal with it on a night out. So I’ll get into that… I read a comment were owner said he keeps it for the people who’s kept him open and I can definitely respect that. But what about all new money can bring in if couldn’t smoke. This is 2025. Nowhere allows smoking anymore. Maybe build a nice tiki in the back? They’ll bring their drinks and have a smoke. Tbh is area is building like crazy and this only place that offers what it does. Can make best of both worlds. I enjoyed my time here. But I’ll have to be in mood to deal with it.“

“This was my first visit to 8 Ball Lounge..
I was very impressed with all of the options, games, service and management.
The GM, David, kept a great pulse on a very diverse clientele while supporting two amazing bartenders, Ms. Kate & Ms. Anna... both of whom were obviously veterans of their jobs and experts of their craft.
Dart league, pool league, Golden Tee, Punching Bag and a very clean atmosphere!!!
Highly recommend this establishment and staff!!“

“Lucas Lemig has climbed high up the ranks with his knowledge of the area, from bar scenes to his talent behind the bar top. Man never disappoints, if this gets to Lucas, let him know Roddy says quality things. I have Facundo’s contact info we’d love to present a theme night of sorts focused around his beverage. Lemig’s got my number, don’t be shy. Enjoy every bit of it my man!“

“Wonderful experience. Can't wait to go back.“

“My husband and I had a wonderful Mother’s Day at Elixir’s tea house! The service was top-notch. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting. The food was ample and delicious…I would highly recommend!!!Thank you for a wonderful Mother’s Day❤️“

“Fresh herbs on wood fired pizza. So good! Alex (our waiter) went out of his way to ensure a stellar dining experience. A++++“

“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!“

“Look no further. Delish!! We will definitely return. YUM-a-licious!!“