50 Best Bars near Siesta Key

“Wonderful & friendly staff. Great burgers“

“Love it here! Best food ever!“

“Food was great and drinks were great. Service was terrible, waitress (young blonde girl) never checked on us, always on her phone and asked for a box and she sat at a table and got on her phone instead.“

“The beer selection was bomb, service was attentive and friendly, and food... Oh man! The London Broil sandwich was slamming. An very easy recommendation when you have some time to kill after shopping at Whole Foods or just thirsty on any given evening!!“

“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!!!“

“WOW! We went last night while in town for a soccer tournament in Tampa.. Drove out to Sarasota to visit family and my cousin suggested here... and WOW the food was AMAZING! The service was FANTASTIC. The atmosphere was even better. This place is a must while in town!“

“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!“

“Amazing ambiance and food! Beautiful decor and the culinary presentation is top notch! Anthony Bourdain would be impressed! Julianna was wonderful!“

“Really Great Food ,and service.“

“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.“

“Awesome spot to hang out. They have awesome food with the best prices around. There are always delicious specials on the board by the bar. They have darts, chess, and tons of board games. Sometimes they have baseball games on which is one of my favorite things about the place. There’s also live music and trivia on weeknights and it’s a blast! Highly recommend.“

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

“Loved this place for 20 years!❤️“

“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“

“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“

“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.“

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

“Awesome neighborhood bar!!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Outstanding. First time customer. Fabulous across the board. I’ll be back. Again .... outstanding.“

“The happy hour there is fantastic. Most of their appetizers are half off. They are the size of a meal.our favorite app are the chicken tenders. We upgrade from fries to onion rings for an extra $2. It's well worth it. Their onion rings are a beer batter variety an really good. Their pizzas are also half off during happy hour. They are Gourmet pizza and really good as well.“

“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!“

“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❤️“

“Great service and atmosphere“

“best hole in the wall there is!!“

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

“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!!“

“We love the staff and the atmosphere! Having a place to bring the dogs that offers an indoor and outdoor area is awesome, especially for Florida! There is always different events and fun things going on at boos ☺️ Perfect for humans and our furry friends!“

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

“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.“

“I recently hosted a group dinner at the Mellow Mushroom in Sarasota for 80 Sarasota High School baseball players and their moms and it was AMAZING!!! Everyone had such a great time! The food was delicious! Service was awesome! And dinning area and set-up were perfect and for our group! We'll definitely be back! Owner, Karen Atwood, is so supportive of our team! She's awesome!“

“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.“

“Great Aerie. Very friendly. Welcome us visitors. Would recommend.“

“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.“

“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. 😃“

“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.“

“The buffet on Saturdays is excellent!“

“We had a delicious meal here. Homemade mozzarella balls, garlic knots and bolognese tagliatelle were very good. But the bomb was the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich. So
Glad our waitress recommended it and the Philly native owner brought the perfect recipe.“

“The seafood sampler was delicious- the scallops melt in your mouth like butter. The ocean scampi was good, but the garlic was a bit overpowering. Pleasant staff and comfortable outdoor seating… it was nice for a higher end meal.“

“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“

“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!“

“I had to flag down and one time waited 5 minutes before anyone asked me for another while my empty sat at refill position on the bar. But you might get better service or noticed if you are better looking I suppose. But they where very friendly and made very good drinks.“

“If you like authentic Mexican food and drinks, this is the place. One of the best Mexican restaurants in Sarasota.“

“Kendal provided an amazing experience from start to finish! The drinks were fantastic, perfectly made, and served in a timely manner even while the bar was busy. Her service was exceptional, and she made every customer feel seen and taken care of. She balanced everything so well while still giving personal attention to each guest. Friendly, professional, and efficient! I would absolutely recommend Kendal to anyone looking for great drinks and top-tier service!“