31 Best Cocktail Bars in Sarasota

“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.“

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

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

“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…“

“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 .“

“Went to the Winter Garden, FL location and loved it. Tiffany was a wonderful server and suggested some great food and cocktails! The Speak Easy was a pleasant surprise as well. We will definitely be going 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!!!!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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 🥳“

“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!“

“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!“

“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 💯“

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

“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“

“Most autenthic italian restaurant in town!“

“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.“

“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.“

“I got the roast pork sandwich...it was amazing. The churros were so good...I ate 1/2 the sandwich so I would have room for dessert! The guava dipping sauce for the churros was beyond good! This was my first visit to Columbia but I will be back many times!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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 !“

“On a recent hot-as-Hades afternoon my sister and I enjoyed a lovely and delicious lunch in the outdoor seating area of Tommy Bahamas. Yes, outdoors — right beside the cooling comfort of a large fan that was strikingly quiet despite its size. We each started with a bowl of creamy crab bisque, then shared an order of (2) perfectly cooked scallop sliders served with a generous serving of haystack fries and an order of (5) large coconut shrimp with papaya-mango chutney on a bed of slaw. The service was seamless, all three of the dishes had us grinning with pleasure, and the coastal vibe was upscale without being stuffy. We can’t wait to go back!“

“We enjoyed a delightful and delicious birthday dinner! The service was wonderful and Austin, our server, was great! My husband and I enjoyed a yummy light and crispy calamari and shrimp appetizer followed by a nicely prepared red fish dinner and a moist and perfectly cooked salmon. They surprised me with a tasty peach cheesecake and a fun happy birthday message written in chocolate on the plate. We definitely recommend Jack Dusty's!“

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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.“