36 Best Cocktail Bars in Sarasota

“Very friendly people and wonderful service. I love every single one of the bartenders…they all rock!!!!!!“

“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.“

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

“One of my favorite places to eat in Sarasota. Their crab cakes are some of the best I have ever had, and they always have a great oyster menu.“

“Authentic location, awesome atmosphere, strong drinks…“

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

“10/10 recommend! Rese is the best ask for her if you want great service 🩷“

“Nice atmosphere & food was delicious“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“this is one of the best Indian restaurants - perhaps T"HE" BEST - that I have ever been to. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. There were delicious vegetarian options and our dessert was extraordinary and dramatically presented. Our Wait person. - Angalli - was as warm, friendly, humorous and helpful as anyone could be. This restaurant is worth whatever distance you have to drive...and it was quiet too!!!!!“

“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.“

“One of the best meals I've had! I'll be back for the Camarones Al Ajillo!!“

“Most autenthic italian restaurant in town!“

“we are at the new location in Wesley Chapel, it's our first time here and I have to say the food was awesome the service was wonderful and the manager chris of this location and sever kyliegh was extremely nice. we will be back“

“We eat here several times a month and have never had a bad meal! The staff is friendly and efficient and the owners have done a wonderful job accommodating my gluten allergy. It's always clean and open later than many places in town. I highly recommend you give them a try!“

“I had the pleasure of discovering this restaurant while in town from Chicago for business, and I’m so glad I did! As I was looking at the menu, the owner, Michelle, kindly approached me to see if I had any questions, which made me feel immediately welcome. I decided to step inside and try the special of the day.

Faith, my server, was absolutely wonderful and went above and beyond to accommodate all my requests. The Caesar salad and filet I had were among the best I’ve ever tasted—truly exceptional.

If you’re just looking for typical hotel food, stay there. But if you want an outstanding meal paired with warm, attentive service, you must come to Element. I would gladly return to this town just to dine here again.

Thank you for such a memorable experience!“

“Delicious food. Pizza 🍕 is so good. Friendly service.“

“This place is my all time favorite. The lava rock is just a neat experience overall. They have a unique variety of sushi rolls as well. I’ve been there probably over 20 times and it’s just amazing. ❤️“

“This place is incredible! I felt like I was in Italy as far as food and atmosphere goes. Hands down best pizza I’ve ever had and all the pasta is homemade. The place was full of Italians, true Italians which is always a good sign. Highly recommend!“

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

“Lunch was very good. Yesika (Jessica) was attentive and quick to fix a kitchen mistake. I recommend this if you are looking for something in Sarasota UTC area.“

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

“My husband and I had a delicious dinner and superb service by Julie our server. We always look forward to our dining experience at Caragiulos.“

“Love this place. Great live music.“

“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!“

“Visited Forked at Waterside twice this week. The first experience was for lunch. I choose the Polo Club and started my lunch with a Bloody Mary at the bar. Very attentive bartender as our server. The waffle fries were great as well. Several days later went with another group of friends for breakfast and again had great service. You will love their rather extensive menu ! Check it out you won’t be disappointed ! Enjoy !“

“Food was excellent and the experience was top-tier from start to finish. Carlos was amazing — from the moment I walked in until the time I left, he made everything seamless and welcoming. I had the mahi mahi as my entrée and it was so good — perfectly prepared and full of flavor. And the 1905 Salad was absolutely amazing... truly lived up to the hype. Overall, an awesome experience. I can't wait to come back!“

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

“Crafted cocktails are amazing - original, beautifully presented and quite tasty. Food delicious and well-presented. The fresh bread that evening was outstanding! Had a great table with a view. Valet was excellent. Whole experience top-notch.“

“Boca blew me away—delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, and top-notch service. Braden was the highlight of the evening. She was friendly, professional, and gave fantastic recommendations. Her attention to detail made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend Boca—and definitely ask for Braden !“

“Don’t go solo. I was seated in a corner used for extra chair storage away from the main part of Restaraunt. No one else at 2 tables. Plenty of empty tables in main part. Made me feel like I had BO oh well. Plenty of other places where they let you sit with everybody else.“