Restaurants near Siesta Key

“Super friendly! The owner was very kind and the gelato was great! Went early in the morning so there was no crowd. The outdoor seating was a great place to enjoy the Florida weather and some gelato! Will be back on my next visit!”

“Sinbad was amazing! He made our time at the tiki bar so much fun. The Jell-O shots were so tasty (and strong) and he made very good suggestions about what drink to order. He’s so friendly and sitting at his bar was a such a good time. He is a siesta key staple! Go visit him!”

“Our service was fantastic…everyone there was SO friendly and welcoming. The croissant breakfast sandwich was one of the best I’ve ever had…and I’ve had my share of them!”

“Arrived early and got a prime spot on the outdoor patio yesterday. The service is fast for how busy it is and the food is AMAZING! from the shrimp and grits, to the lemon blueberry pancakes to just coffee even...this is a must stop while in Siesta Key! Worth the wait!”

“I rarely leave a review, trust the process, four years in a row this restaurant is the most consistent, amazing restaurant I’ve been to in Florida. The best service, food quality and ambiance in Siesta Key. Can’t give a better review if I tried.”

“Love this place. Great menu and food. Service is good and the atmosphere is really nice. A great place to take the family for a nice evening out. The billionaire burger and truffle fries are quite good and the Lobster Maki Roll is the best sushi I've ever had. A definite recommend when in Siesta Key!UPDATE: Came back 6 years later and it's still AWESOME! One of my favorite restaurant's, period! Had the Lobster Maki Roll again and truffle fries. We had 6 people in our group and everyone had great things to say. This is a must-go in Siesta Key!”

“This little hideaway is fabulous. Everything is plant-based, although a carnivorous eater would not taste a difference. There is no wait and Carrie is very friendly and accommodating. Their acai bowls are fabulous with no added sugar. Their smashed avocado toast has REAL, PURE avocado, which is not mixed with anything. Their pure squeezed juices and shots are everything they should be, delicious, no added sugar, etc. Thank you, Carrie for the excellent food, service, and great "tasting bites".”

“Good location in the heart of Siesta Key. Great place for breakfast. Service was ok. Food took a long time to come out. The avocado toast with salmon was great. Eggs were cooked well.”

“Great coffee/smoothie place on the Main Street near siesta key beach. I ordered the chocolate banana smoothie for $7.25 and it was delicious! My mom got a matcha tea latte and that was also very good. Great atmosphere and service”

“The service and food was delicious! We came here for a bachelorette weekend, made an easy reservation on open table. We were seated immediately, ordered cocktails and calamari to start! The bread and oil that is complimentary is delicious. We ordered the salmon entrees, lobster linguini, and the clam linguini dish! They even threw in a special tiramisu for our bride and it was to die for!! The environment is cozy too! Our waiter was from Hungary and very attentive! One of the only restaurants on the island that takes reservations, something to think about if you have a big party!”

“Food was great, probably the best lobster roll I ever had. Service was friendly, but slow. It's in a strip mall, so atmosphere was ok. They did the best they could. Way too expensive to go back again. Definitely out of my price range.”

“We were walking down the street on Siesta Key and the owner came out and handed us a menu. He talked highly of his food and he delivered! Some of the BEST food I’ve ever had! His brussel sprouts are out of this world good and the Wagu burger was delicious! Super nice dude, don’t skip out on this place!”

“My boyfriend and I came down to Siesta Key from Tampa for a little staycation, we decided to stop at Kilwins for some ice cream and a caramel apple (which was fantastic!). Bailey was so helpful deciding on flavors, she was also so sweet and kind to everyone in line. It's so nice to see a young lady that knows how to carry a conversation all while efficiently taking care of all of the guests in the store. She made sure to be kind to every single person in there shining a little bit of light on everyones day. She made our experience at Kilwins so wonderful. Thank you Bailey! Keep being the cheerful person you are!”

“The most delicious and beautiful sushi I'll EVER have ❤? tonights server was a zero star but in forgiveness it was pretty busy. Never have had a problem before with this place. Absolutely one of my favs.”

“I came here based on reading the reviews and it's in a good location in downtown Siesta Key. I ordered the full Greek Salad which is very reasonably priced at $9. They didn't know if the dressing was gluten free so I didn't have it but otherwise the salad was delicious. My grandparents loved their salads as well. The staff is friendly, service is fast, and there is seating inside and outside.”

“Great calzone with wonderful pizza sauce! Beers were a nice price and I felt like I stepped into a Time Machine. Great bartender too and he was new but trained right!”

“The dole whip is to die for on a hot day. What a lovely cool treat, especially for us dairy free people!Dietary restrictions: Yummy treats even for those with DF/GF diets!”

“Dinner and drinks were outstanding!! Our waitress Marren was amazing, we never waited for a drink. Super friendly and attentive. We're going twice this week! Jambalaya 10/10”

“LOVE coming here! The downstairs bar is such a vibe! Great happy hour specials and Jennacca the bartender is seriously so funny, knowledgeable and inviting. Will definitely be back!!!!”

“Love this little coffee shop! Great location off the main strip. The strip mall has a parking lot, and there are tables outside to enjoy some fresh air. We were thrilled to find that they are dog friendly and gave us a treat! The coffee was great and I loved the coconut flavoring!”

“Quisiera expresar mi gratitud hacia nuestro mesero ANDREI por su excelente servicio durante nuestra visita. Su atención fue impecable, siempre atento a nuestras necesidades y brindando recomendaciones acertadas. Su amabilidad y profesionalismo hicieron que nuestra experiencia fuera aún más placentera. ¡Gracias por hacer de nuestra comida una experiencia memorable!"”

“My family very much enjoyed our dinner at Meliora! Every plate was delicious, especially the duck, tomatoes, gnocchi, raw scallops, and desserts! The service was also amazing! I would highly recommend.”

“Amazing service and amazing food. The home made pasta and the other dishes were light and enjoyable to have. Reasonably priced too. Was surprised that it was at that price point after the meal with how high quality it was.Parking: Lots of parking.”

“This place was recommended so we thought we’d check it out with some friends. In summary, the food was OK. The noise level was a little high in the dining room. Wait staff very good. Ambiance fair.For appetizers, we ordered And shared the Rice ball, Bruschetta and the PEI muscles. The cheese ball was interesting but for the life of me I could not find any of the meat that said it had. The PEI mussels were undersized, and the white sauce had almost no flavor. Bruschetta pretty average.For main courses, we ordered the Amatriciana, the flounder, the Carbonara, and the grilled veal chop. Portions on all these were good and the presentation OK but not inspiring. The veal chop was a little raw around the bone. Flavors on all were OK.The tables in the main dining room are small and a little bit close as a result of noise level was a little high when the restaurant got crowded. There is a good wine selection, but no spirits.The highlight of the meal for me was the coconut cake for dessert. It was excellent with great flavor.Our server did a good job. She was cordial and attentive, but not overbearing. The food came out after a reasonable amount of time and was warm.With several glasses of wine our bill came out to $258 before tip which I felt was a bit on the pricey side.”

“absolutely wonderful everything we ate was great the people were wonderful the atmosphere was right on for an Italian style restaurant. planning on going back again”

“Perfect addition to the Sarasota restaurant scene!We made it for dinner on a Friday night along with another couple. Parked nearby at the State Street Garage. We were warmly greeted when we arrived. The restaurant has two floors with the second floor overlooking the ground floor dining room and large rectangular bar. The entire first floor is floor to ceiling glass with a great view of Lemon street activities. Nice vibe and it's not overly loud inside.Our Initial seating upstairs was not to our liking (a little closed in) and we were able to move to a table on the sidewalk out-front (which made for great people watching). Although it's on the street the traffic is light and slow and there's pedestrians coming and going. It was also a beautiful evening out.This is a Tapas restaurant and the menu features many different to pick from along with shareable Paella dishes. To start we ordered 4 tapas to share (Pan Con Tomate, Pollo Ajillo, Croquetas, Alcahofas Fritas) and the Mariscos Paella (which takes about 45 minutes). We also ordered a pitcher of the Sangria Rusbusto which has additional 12 yr brandy to add depth to the flavor. Good portion and great flavor for 3 of us that were drinking.The tapas were delivered to the table in sequential fashion which was nice as it gave a chance to try each one with out rushing. The portions were sometimes 3, 4 or 5 pieces so with 4 of we split what what was already portioned out. Regardless, the flavors were all amazing and the portions good for a Tapa. After the initial Tapas and while waiting for the paella we also ordered the Spanish Grilled cheese. It was by far my favorite with the bread crunchy and the melted Manchego cheese and spicy aioli giving it a burst of flavor with a kick. I'd come for happy hour and just get the Grilled Cheese in the future.About this time the hot pan of paella showed up. Nice presentation with the prawns on the top and good depth of flavor on the rice portion of the dish intermixed with seafood. I've eaten plenty of paella and this one was tight up there.For desert we opted to split the Flan. It's made differently from flan I've had in the past. A lot lighter and creamy with a good flavor.About the time we were finishing up the Manager (Ashley) came by to query about our meal. After small talk and her raving about the cheesecake she comp'd us one. It was excellent.Throughout the meal Carolina, our waitress, did a great job. She was very knowledgeable on the menu and answered all our questions. She never rushed us and was attentive but not overly.We had heard a lot about Beso before coming and it exceeded our expectations. The ambiance, service and food were excellent. Kudos to the staff for making our meal with our friends memorable. Not sure who's cooking there but the Head Chef and kitchen staff should be commended for the quality, presentation and taste of everything we had.We'll be back!”

“I went to Circo for food and drinks with my friend's and had a great experience. Our bartender Nik was amazing and made me a jalapeño mango margarita and it was the BEST margarita I’ve ever had! I highly recommend anyone to come here if they’re looking for good drinks, food and amazing service.”

“We tried Tripletail for the first time and it did not disappoint. Our stunning server, Lily, was very attentive and knowledgeable. My husband tried a smoked bourbon and said it was very good, I had a tasty white sangria. We shared the shrimp and crab dip app. Our entrees were delicious. We had the tripletail, and we highly recommend this. I had the crab stuffed shrimp and they were equally as good. We highly recommend visiting Tripletail Seafood in Sarasota.”

“The food was amazing. I ordered a half pepperoni and half cheese pizza. It had a perfectly cooked crust and the flavor was immaculate. Other than the amazing food, the service was top tier. The owner took our order and engaged in conversations with us while maintaining professional. The atmosphere/ambiance in the restaurant was super positive. High energy and I felt the positivity through my whole meal. Definitely will go back whenever I'm in Sarasota.”

“The tacos are absolutely amazing! If you like spicy ask for their spicy toppings. Delicious!Parking: Parking in the grass or in the church parking lotKid-friendliness: Games here for the kids to playWheelchair accessibility: No big obstructions.”