36 Best Wine Bars in Sarasota

“Absolutely love it here… The pasta, sauces, and dressings are all homemade. The pizza with their homemade dough is phenomenal… which also comes in a gluten-free option, for those of you… My favorite thing about this whole place is the server and manager, Johnathin. He brings a personal and enjoyable experience every time. 10 out of 10 I highly recommend.“

“Outstanding pizza every time!!! Love the addition of fresh basil included in the box!!“

“Great place for wine and live music lovers!“

“Always a good time. Tropical wines.“

“Another unique find!

Located in a strip center inside a liquor store (Dive wine & Spirits) this was easily the most unique location we’ve dined in over the last several months. We’re always looking for small owner operated restaurants and this one fit the bill with 5 tables seating 32 and a bar that seats 10. The menu varies day-to-day quite a bit and we came on wine & pasta night.

We arrived a little bit early and decided to have a pre-dinner cocktail in the Dive bar. The Dive bar is located in the back of the liquor store and accessed through a sliding freezer door. The bar seats about 10 and there is also a couch and some seating off to the side. It’s a bit dark in the bar, but the boxes stacked floor to ceiling give it a special ambiance and it almost feels like you’re sitting in a speakeasy room that’s a half bar - half storage. The bar menu had a good deal of craft cocktails - pretty unique stuff.

We eventually moved to the Hive which is the restaurant. It’s accessed through a different part of the liquor store and didn’t open till 6 PM. All five tables are high tops with chairs that had backs. Table spacing was good and the noise level was never loud due our meal. Because it was pasta night there were scenes of Italy scrolling on TV screens.

On arrival we were warmly greeted and seated by Michael who would be our waiter. We were never rushed throughout the meal and he would check back often to make sure we’re doing OK.

The menu was one page long and printed for the night. Between the four of us we ordered two appetizers and three different entrées.

The peaches & whipped ricotta was served with focaccia bread. The peaches gave the ricotta a nice flavor. Portion was shareable.

The burrata and prosciutto appetizer came out on a bed of arugula. Nice presentation, good portion and good flavor throughout. also shareable.

I find it hard to pass up a good Bolognese, and this one was unique in that it was cream-based with malfadine pasta. Portion was good and the flavor was outstanding. I finished the entire bowl. Should be noted they make all their own pastas.

Two others ordered the shrimp and scallop Florentine. The portion was nice with lots of shrimp and scallops. Great flavor that we accentuated with some red pepper seeds to give it a little kick.

The last entrée was chicken Milanese with shrimp substituted for the chicken. Great flavor and lots of shrimp.

We did not order dessert. Between the appetizers and the entrées, we were all full. In the future, we would split the appetizers.

Between the unique atmosphere, great service and excellent food we had an enjoyable and memorable evening here at the Hive. I feel like we were lucky to get a reservation. Although the restaurant was not crowded when we were there, I think in the future it will be based on our experience. We also like the fact that the menu varies.“

“The Creamy Curry is a constant craving in our house. This dish has been my Birthday and Mothers Day request 2 years in a row! 🥰🍜“

“Always a great evening, The service is amazing and the food was delicious“

“Super chill, cozy vibe, fun people, great coffee!“

“Martin provided incredible service and the food we had was incredible with great atmosphere.We'll definitely be back“

“We had our first visit to Maestrale last Sunday, March 1st. Our group of 7 was exceptionally pleased with our meals (we've never seen our 3 1/2 year old granddaughter eat so much!), the attentiveness and the ease of scheduling the reservation. Our meals were all amazing and it was the first of many visits as we expect to enjoy many more meals at Maestrale. We can't wait to go back!“

“WE HAD A WONDERFUL LUNCH AT THE GREEN ORCHID ON JULY 2ND 2026. THE SETTING WAS PERFECT, AMBIANCE EXCELLENT, AND WE APPRECIATED THE SERVICE OF OUR SERVER, ASHLEY, WHO WAS VERY ATTENTIVE AND COURTEOUS. WE WERE CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY, AND THIS WAS A PERFECT WAY TO SPEND THE DAY. THANK YOU AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE RESTAURANT, ITS STAFF, AND THE HIGH QUALITY OF THE FOOD.“

“The food and service did not disappoint. My wife had the mahi tuna salad. It was excellent and crunchy as described on the menu I had scallops. They were perfectly cooked and very tender. Service was very good. Everything arrived timely hot, and the waiter did not hover have eaten at hundreds of restaurants and this is one of the better onesnot exceptionally expensive and in a mall but quite good food and service and I highly recommend.“

“Great place with a wide range of cigars to check out. Kim is the best to deal with, knows her stuff, and always makes me feel welcomed when I stop in!“

“Amazing food in downtown Sarasota.“

“Atmosphere great. Owner is wonderful Camille. Waiter is arrogant and never ever apologizes when food doesn’t come out prepared as requested. When an entire plate of steak frites is sent back undercooked doesn’t even offer anything as an apology“

“We came here for the first time this week. Our waiter was incredible. The food is probably some of the best Italian that Sarasota has to offer. We will absolutely be back. Thank you so much for a wonderful date night!“

“Roessler’s restaurant is lovely - the atmosphere is beautiful and relaxed - our waitress was truly a professional - everything from our drinks to our amazing meals (duck,chicken,short ribs,scallops ,salads ) were prepared to perfection . A hidden gem in Sarasota for sure ! We will be making plans for a return visit - Tom and Karon Schandel“

“Food is very good, especially their subs, actually the best sub i have ever had here in sarasota. i also love their frozen raviolis, Pastosa brand, which are imo the best frozen raviolis you can buy. their prepared foods are really good also. as for the actual market, like specialty items, not bad , but when your comparing it to mazzaros in st. petes, its just ok.“

“Excellent place to relax! Great people, great food.“

“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.“

“Lunch here after visiting Sarasota was delicious! Our server Brandon was very caring and attentive. Thanks to him and the other staff members, our experience here was fantastic. The steak sliders and wedge salad were delicious. We will definitely be back!“

“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.“

“My husband and I recently had the pleasure if dining at Sophie’s, in Saks Fifth Avenue in Sarasota. What an amazing experience. The decor both inside and outside so chic. We had Matty as our waitress. She was spot on with top notch service and a wonderful personality. We started with a bread basket of assorted toppings, delicious. He had the Tai chicken. Well prepared and perfect with seasoning. I had on of the best burger ever. Cooked and seasoned perfectly at medium rare with tasty fries. The manager checked on us several times, a nice touch you don’t see anymore. If you happen to be in the area at the mall, I highly recommend this restaurant. You will not be disappointed. We will be back.“

“Amazing dinner tonight!!! Everything was fresh and delicious. From the red wine, to the winter vegetable soup to our salad and pizza. Every bite! And the staff was awesome. What a hidden gem and they reservations. The wait staff were all from Italy. So authentic. Cute place. We’re definitely going back soon. 💙💙💙“

“Our FAVORITE little spot! Everyone is so nice, Bartenders are awesome, bathrooms always clean, lots of TVs, darts, pool table. Thanks for being the best!“

“This place is awesome! The owner is awesome and super helpful! Came in to get some wine shipping boxes and he hooked me big time in a time of need. Will be back for sure! The little dog is pretty darn cute also.“

“This place is just amazing!“

“The food at Sardinia is exquisite. The atmosphere is elegant and the owner is very warm and friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant. One of the best in Sarasota! Will be returning there with friends and family many times.“

“Best place to celebrate a special occasion! We were treated like royalty and enjoyed a fabulous meal. Top notch food, several & ambiance. ❤️“

“The hostess Megan handled the reservation and made the start and end of the atmosphere so enjoyable. We dined and had Zoe and she was amazing. beyond exceptional service. she made our dining experience feel at home and unique and had great recommendations. The food was fantastic and handled with great care. The managers were also so kind and very attentive. Would one thousand percent be back to this location for the great service and great food.“

“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 💯“

“Lived in Brasil for almost 10 years. Have 2 daughters born in Belem. We have eaten at many Brasilian restaurants in Brasil and the United States. Ate at Samba with my wife who was born & raised in Brasil. I had Stroganoff and she had Picahna. We also had a side of french fries and two Guarana soft drinks. We found the food traditional Brasilian and yes it was very good. I would consider the restaurant to be more casual Brasilian which we loved. The main concern I have is the price for what we had. It was over $100 plus tip for two people but in all fairness it has gotten very expensive to do something authentic and they are trying to keep things as authentic as possible and that is expensive. We loved having the young kids waiting on us which may have been the owners family. It made us feel like we were at home in Brasil. Highly Recommended 5 Stars ⭐️“

“We ate at 6:30 so there were a lot of open tables and very quiet. Good was great as always. Servers and wait staff are always friendly and attentive. The manager stopped by to see how we were doing. Ruth's Chris is always predictably good and consistent. It's a treat to go when the budget allows.“

“We hosted a 40-guest private event at Cafe Amici, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The food was amazing, everything ran smoothly, and the staff was friendly, professional, and efficient throughout the night. I had to leave a bit early, and the staff was kind enough to neatly place my decorations together so I could easily pack them up the next day, which I truly appreciated. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue or team to host our event. Highly recommend Cafe Amici for any private party or special occasion“

“Great place to have a good time !“

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“