41 Best Cocktail Bars near Siesta Key

“Wonderful & friendly staff. Great burgers“

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

“This is my drunk honest opinion, if you don’t like cigs get outta hereeee. Vibe is great tbh, the people who come here really don’t give af so just be yourself. Don’t bring lameos here, they got full bar, sports on tv, pool table, touch tunes. Bartenders chill af. Come here with your friends and catch up. Leave your partners at home. Eat popcorn and smoke a cig. Watch out for the step outside ;)“

“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“

“Nice atmosphere & food was delicious“

“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.“

“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 🩷“

“Authentic location, awesome atmosphere, strong drinks…“

“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.“

“We’ve been looking for a good sushi experience in Sarasota for a while now. This is it! We grabbed two seats at the bar and the bartender Jade made our experience amazing! From the cocktails to the extensive menu, they have something for everybody. The restaurant is small so make a reservation. The prices are fair and the fish is fresh. Come here ask for Jade, you’ll have a great experience!“

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

“We had a great experience tonight! With two littles, they knowingly placed us in front of the fish tank to help with entertainment. Our server was speedy, kind, and had honest and helpful recommendations for the food. Everything was fast, fresh, and delicious. The lobster bisque, lobster mac and cheese, Salmon Renee, and Blood Orange Margarita were the table faves! We are Tampa locals and will be back!“

“Oh my goodness, Sarasota has finally stepped up its game with this phenomenal restaurant. Not only was the food absolutely incredible, the service and the presentation was top notch. Prashanth was our server and he also gave us top notch service. even the other staff members came to talk with us and see if we needed anything. We will be back. Run don't walk to try this delicious place“

“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!“

“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“

“Best chicken Marsala in town! It’s amazing, very flavorful and huge portions! Excellent!“

“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!“

“I’m so happy to have found Post! Went for the first time tonight to celebrate me and my husbands anniversary and we had a wonderful experience! When we were seated we were welcomed with a complimentary glass of champagne. They made our night feel extra special and the food was delicious! To top if off, they even gave us a complimentary slice of mouthwatering cheesecake! Thank you, Post! We can’t wait to come back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

“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.“

“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 !“

“The service was great. The Cuban bread and stuffed pepper appetizer was amazing. My seafood cannelloni was great. My companion found the beef tips overly salty, which they offered to re-do, and brought a complimentary flan as well. A beautiful setting!“

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

“It’s the Ritz, so the hospitality and service is exceptional all the way around. We love to stop here for breakfast a few times while we are staying at the hotel. LOVE it! The eggs benedict (add the smoked salmon to it, it makes it next level.) Cappuccinos! The french toast is now better than ever with marscapone filling and berry sauce drizzle AND mango sauce drizzle which all went together well without being overly sweet or bready. Sit outside and enjoy the pretty views while being in the shade. It’s so lovely and relaxing.“

“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.“