We were so happy there were seats at the bar for a drink before our reservation for dinner. It was…read moreeven better that it was still happy hour. I had the Pinot Noir and it was a nice pour. Our table was nice and our server was friendly. The menu was varied, but of course triple tail was their specialty. We started out with warm crunchy rolls with butter and cinnamon butter. It was so good!!!! I got a Caesar salad which was fairly large and was really good. My entree was shrimp stuffed with crab, served over rice and a side of beans and carrots. The food arrived after we got to enjoy our salads, which I love. My entree arrived nice and hot. The shrimp and crab were delicious and I enjoyed the rice and vegetables. Service was good and prices were comparable to other restaurants of this type. I would definitely return.

Atmosphere - When we pulled into the parking lot of a strip mall, my expectations lessened quickly…read more I expected a very generic, sterile atmosphere. Thankfully, I was very pleased to find the opposite. The restaurant is very welcoming and comfortable. There are nice design touches throughout. Service - here is where I am a bit conflicted. We were a party of 4 who arrived 30 prior to our reservation with the goal of having a cocktail first at the bar. Fortunately there were seats available and we very much enjoyed our drinks and service at the bar. In fact, our bartender was very welcoming and she is a very good mixologist. On the other hand, our server for dinner started out on a positive note. However, once our order was taken and food delivered, he never stopped by until we had finished our meals. This is a very big negative for me when I am dining at an upscale restaurant. Food - There were at least 8 entrees that looked appealing to me. In the end, I ordered the Crab Stuffed Tripletail entree. This meal was as good as advertised! It was cooked to perfection and sauce was delicious. The entree included a salad and I chose the spinach salad and it too was very. Overall - while I could make a case for a 4 star rating (due to the disappointing experience with our server), in the end the many positives far outweighed the one negative.

This place is great. They have an awesome bar on one side and restaurant on the other. We sat in…read morethe private room with our larger group. All of the drinks are great and interesting (shout out to Diors, the bartender!). For apps, we had the mussels, bread service, and duck wings. Do not skip the duck wings - they were a great portion, the meat fell off the bone, and the flavor was phenomenal! For dinner, the group ordered the ribeye, shrimp and grits, chicken sandwich, pork ragu, and fish sandwich. The crowd favorites were the fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, and shrimp and grits. Great spot in downtown Sarasota!

Updated Visit: We went to recreate and celebrate our anniversary and we were a disappointed with…read moreour food and the libations served as they were very acrid smelling and tasting. They drinks were remade but unfortunately the taste didn't move very much from its original state, perhaps that's how the Spritz tastes? The pork ragú this time was missing that je ne sais quoi. Perhaps a change in recipe? The server too, they were missing that dazzle that Connor had provided and fell flat with her personality. All in all, the experience wasn't as illustrious as the first go around. Previous Experience: From the door being opened for us, to the moment we walked out, the experience at State Street was celestial. The libations were on point and I thoroughly enjoyed two orders of the Holla Peña, it had a wicked nice kick! Their fresh, homemade bread was excellent and served with a nice side of salted butter. My date took the special. The filet with the dauphine pommes and enjoyed it very much. She couldn't stop smiling. I had the Pork Ragu and I'll say...it is something I'll fantasize about for sometime to come. LOL It was CHOICE. Our server Connor was so polite, timely, knew how to read cues and overall made it the best experience out dining in a while. It's all how you take care of patrons with pacing and knowing your menu. He also had some friendly recommendations for the rest of our date and couldn't have asked for better time. We will be back.

Great second floor pub in downtown near the theaters. Great vibe with classic rock posters and good…read moresports on TVs. We visited by chance for their nice happy hour. Great wing options and we tried their cilantro garlic version--delish and different. They had about 10 wing options--wow! Some nice happy hour drink specials--including a great Old Fashioned with Forrester. Calusa IPA beer in big mug. The big hit was their special Irishman burger, really big with a tasty whiskey bacon jam and tons of arugula. A truly special burger. One super nice woman bartender/server made our drinks and brought us the tasty food. We will definitely return.

May 1, 2026 - two for dinner before a show at Florida Studio Theater…read more My first visit. An easy walk from the FST parking and the FST theater. Drinks very reasonable and decent volume/quantity/pour. A buck for my soda water with lemon..... a bargain for the driver and non-drinker! The boss got 10 wings, 1/2 parm cheese and 1/2 barbecue. The reputation is best wings in Sarasota??? She like flats only and we paid $1 for just flats. This was a very nice option as I the whole food plant based "spartan vegan" will usually cringe at leaving those drums behind or wasted??? I did try one of each though. I believe they are baked and then before serving deep fried to crisp them up and heat them. Sadly the barbecued ones where burnt (see picture) and a little too crisped. The meat and most of the wing and the flavor was pretty good. 5/10 The parm wings where actually the opposite and the meat and wing undercooked, but the deep fry dunking crisped up the skin which would have been really raw and rubbery. These were also seasoned nicely and tasty. 8/10 Both easily fantastic with attention to pre-cooking and cooking? I got the Cup o' Spuds (sweet potato) in a little basket. These were pretty deeply fried and a few blackened/burnt but were nice and hot and flavorful and couple burned gave it some character and was a big deal. The menu is very limited for whole food plant based, vegetarian, vegan, nutritarian mix and match or anything....... so went with one of the three salads. the Side Salad I got an entree size. Romaine, diced tomatoes, cucumbers and black olives and a balsamic. My server missed my point after the second ask about adding "protein". I would have LOVED to have seen some black, pinto, kidney, navy, garbanzo, or any kind of BEANS to add to this salad as a "PROTEIN" or a quinoa, or even scoop of rice or edamame or even a few chunks of toasted or grilled tofu!!!! The salad ingredients were fresh and a nice amount of each. Dressing good but I only used a little since I thought I had asked for Balsamic Vinegar (no oil) and this was a Balsamic "Dressing" with actually quite a bit of oil. Service by "Nightime Bar B" was very attentive and friendly. REALLY good! Fielded our myriad of questions and we were never wanting or waiting. We had a long discussion about the wings which is why my wife wanted to go here. Maybe I should have put this first.......but the pricing was EXTREMELY reasonable especially for Main Street and I guess technically IN Season? The drinks about $12 for a Cosmo, Tito and club $10 ? Tax, tags, tip at 20% plus and we got out under $70 for two!!! VERY nice! Good spot. We will be back!!! As we have just about completed the Mainstreet and City of Sarasota circuit these guys are in the "rotation" for a before cabaret or full production play at the FST.

Stottlemyer's Smokehouse open-air BBQ is a must if you're in Sarasota and in the mood for BBQ and…read moremusic. Our waitress took the time to make sure every guest was well taken care of. We always had plenty of attention when needing to order and drinks always filled. The Jalapeño Poppers were jaw-dropping amazing and the Brisket Nachos plate was delicious and large enough for two. Well Recommended! I'm hoping to get a chance to try more BBQ.

Very interesting place with a spacious rustic appearance, good bands, & decent food. We sat at the…read morebar as we wanted to see the music. We had a few drinks (they give a GREAT pour of wine) & ordered food. We started with the stuffed jalapeños which were very tasty. We then both got the fried chicken - I got white meat & my husband got dark. I chose collard greens & a side salad for my sides. Everything was excellent - the chicken was so moist & came off the bone clean. You can tell this place knows what they are doing in terms of food. Collard greens were not salty like they normally are at other places. Would definitely come back again & perhaps try their BBQ next time! Get there early for bands, the place really fills up fast!

Food was very good. Service was outstanding, took short time to receive after ordered…read more Always fun at Calusa brewery & great people watching. Will be back.

9/10, really good eating…read more ive mostly had the burgers but they alone make it worth checking out the establishment, i highly recomend stopping by on wednesday for their burger specials. the atmosphere is warm and the waiters are courteous. their fries are full of flavor but do feel a bit dry; however, i still like them.

Sandwiches were fantastic and service was great! Cool little bar spot with plenty of TVs. Ordered…read moreBLT W/ in house made chips and Grilled chicken sandwich. Will be back! Not sure why some of the bad reviews.

Everyone was so nice when we arrived, helping us get settled and brightening our day. It was our…read morefirst visit and I really liked how the place looked inside. There are enough TVs to be considered a sports bar and there is a large bar, but there are also lots of booths and some tables. Their menu included enough items I would have liked to try that it did make the choice difficult, finally deciding on one of their Monday specials, Nanci's Homemade Lasagna with Garlic Bread and a House Salad. We also got their Loaded Potato Skins with Cheese, Chives, and Bacon. The potato skins were really slices of a skin on baked potato with toppings and not what we were expecting of a dug out potato skin with butter and stuff inside, but I like how they did it. I wasn't overly impressed with the lasagna, I've had better at Italian restaurants, but I was impressed with the price. For $11.95 including a small salad and a piece of good garlic bread, this deserves 5 stars as a decent value meal.

Really good tapas and excellent service! There's not much seating, which keeps it intimate. I…read morebelieve they're adding more seating, and it doesn't seem like it will have a negative effect. I wouldn't recommend it if you're really hungry. The flatbread pizza and the cheese appetizer were good. We could have ordered a second plate of pork tacos because they were tasty. They have a great wine selection, too! Good for a date night!

This is a great spot. It as well known downtown as others but much better food service and…read morelocally owned. Locals ! Order the special and get a beer! Great spot highly recommended.

food was good for $10 bowl night.... 1) service was.great…read morevery attentative 2) atmophere was great. good music, great seating wall to wall tvs.... 3) we ordered 4 bowls . fajita bowl .brisket and mac bowl .salmon bowl. . fried chicken bowl. out of the four bowls i really enjoyed the brisket and mac bowl the most (it was different but good).. the salmon bowl was next ...( it had some type of halbernero glaze....it was good). the fried chicken and fajitas was just basic ...overall it was a good experience.

Typical sports bar with TVs everywhere. The servers are friendly and the food is good. The Buffalo…read moreChicken Salad is my favorite dish to get. The bar menu is decent and special requests can be accommodated. The restaurant is quite busy during happy hour and can get loud at times. The semi-outdoor seating area is really nice and less noisy.