Walking into Calusa Brewing feels like stepping into a place built by people who genuinely love…read moregreat beer. The brewery is beautiful--inviting, relaxed, and the kind of spot where you immediately want to settle in for another round. Then came the IPAs. We sampled them all, and every pint told a different story. One crashed over you like a salty Gulf Coast wave, bold and full of energy. Another unfolded like a peaceful walk through a pine forest, layered with earthy bitterness and just the right touch of sweetness. No two tasted alike, and that's exactly what made the experience so much fun. The biggest surprise? Every IPA was memorable. We expected good. We found outstanding. Meeting the brewmaster was the icing on the cake. Learning he's a fellow Stone Brewing fan made for a great conversation, and you can taste the passion and creativity in every glass. To everyone at Calusa Brewing--high fives all around. You made fans out of us, and we can't wait to come back for another flight.

What a beautiful and spacious brewery. We watched the Olympics opening day parade in Italy on their…read morevery large TV. We each tried two drafts, Siesta Squeeze, the PB stout, Rip, and Zote. All very, very tasty. Bought some home since visitors are coming from NJ! Interior reminded us a bit of Kean brewing in NJ as well as Treehouse in Mass. Will definitely return to catch some music and eat.

While in the Lakewood Ranch area, Sarasota... We were looking for something "different ". Thanks…read moreto YELP, The Good Liquid Brewery popped up. In we went. Very pleasant, right on the lake with a great view. It was quite windy today, so we sat inside at the bar. Kayla was our Bartender. What a cheerful young lady. Very personable and attentive. As a Brewery, they offer a pretty good selection of beers, along with a full bar. Today, they were out of their Amber, so I ordered their Kolsch. Quite tasty. For food, we ordered the fish-n-chips to share. We weren't very hungry and this was perfect portion to share. AND, it was one of the best fish -n-chips we've had in a long time. Not at all greasy, firm fish and the fries were over the top !! Crispy outside and soft, fluffy inside. Coleslaw was flavorful with a lean towards vinegar, Not heavy mayo like in some places. Very tasty. We enjoyed ourselves and would definitely stop again the next time we are close to that area.

A brewery with a great location/view. Decent beer if not amazing. Ok food. Service was a little…read moreslow because not a lot of people sitting out by the water. We got visited by a friendly(?) local gator which was fun. Tough to find parking nearby so recommend parking wherever you can and walking over. We didn't try a lot of their beers but what we did try was fine but nothing that we thought was memorable. And if you're a brewery, your beers have to standout. It probably is a 3.5 star location. Good for families. Good for spending a good chunk of time in this area. Not necessarily a destination.

Good selection of beers and mixed drinks, food is above average for bar food, service and wait…read moretimes are very good bingo night is fun haven't been to dueling piano night yet but will definitely go soon

The good. I loved…read morethe chicken wings here. Absolutely delicious. The salad was phenomenal! So flavorful, and honestly, very beautiful to look at! Great plating overall at this spot. Plenty of "spaces" to sit, depending on your mood. Indoor, outdoor, high and low seating, family-friendly. Staff was very nice and helpful. Just the right amount of chatty. My wife loved her lager. The not so good. My only complaint here is a significant one considering we came to a brewing spot. I ordered the stout. I order them at any brewing place we visit. This was by far the most bland, watery stout I've tasted. I let the server know when she asked us how it was. She didn't have much to say about it. Seemed surprised to hear it. Other than that, the experience at Big Top was nice. We'd return on our way back from doing something in Sarasota.

Food was better than expected. Large outside area. Service was great. I had the half rack of ribs…read more Signature sauce was good butbI did have to ask for some extra. The stout beer had good flavor but was a bit thin on the tongue. We shall return. See our YouTube channel Coolest Life.

This is a pretty nice place inside. It's plush inside with a big bar. They have merchandise for…read moresale. outside is huge under the tent with a couple of propane burners and lots of outdoor seating. My wife, daughter and I went there for the first time and was promptly seated. I will say the service was a little slow, but she was nice. My daughter ordered the Philly cheesesteak nachos, which was enough for enough for the three of us they were delicious and we still had half of it to take home. In addition my wife and I split the pepperoni pizza which after eating some of the nachos, we could only eat half. It was pretty good,but kind of bland tasting. We really enjoyed several beers and the waitress was quite helpful in helping us pick the beers. overall they had a huge food menu, Service was just OK and the ambience was pretty nice. I should mention they did have some guy singing who was really good.

If we lived in Sarasota this would be our favorite brewery to hang out at! Amazing vibes, delicious…read morebeer, and a friendly staff makes this place a perfect brewery. We did the $5 Mystery Flight that is only available on Fridays. We loved the variety of beers they picked for us. Parking is very limited, but after 6:00PM they do open a few more spots across the street at a local business. Cheers to delicious craft beer!

Shout out to Cara for making our visit a great one! After visiting the Carmel, Indiana location we…read morehad to come and visit the Sarasota location while we were in town. Know that it's in an industrial park, it's easy to miss, and parking is extremely limited. However, once you're there, enjoy the chill vibe. The beer is consistently delicious. I started with the cream ale, which is a favorite of ours, but switched to the Hoops There It Is, which is a peach flavored wheat beer that was incredible! I liked it so much I took a crowler home with me to enjoy. There was a New Haven style pizza truck that people came specifically for. If we didn't have other dinner plans, we would've stayed to try it. The outside seating area is cozy and there's bags there too to play. It looked like there was someone coming in to do trivia night? As for the inside, it's barebones but I'm here for good beer and conversation. We will definitely be back when were in town. Plus, now knowing the parking situation we'll be smarter next time.

We were looking for somewhere for lunch and stumbled upon this place…read more There is inside and outside seating and the inside is dark with extremely high ceilings. The bar is large, with an amazing number of beer taps, many TVs and seating. We were quickly seated and given menus. The only thing I didn't like was that the beer menu has to be pulled up on your phone with a QR code. There are a lot of beers, and it would have been so much better to be able to view a whole menu and easily compare the choices. It was easier for me just to pick one of the first beers so I chose the Amber. Drinks were brought quickly and they gave us time to look at the menu. The Amber was good. There are plenty of appetizers, some salads, pizzas, handhelds and entrees. I ordered the Buffalo chicken sandwich with fries. Our food all arrived at the same time and was hot. My sandwich was super tasty and I loved the fries. Everyone liked their food. Service was good the entire time.

I recently had a Big Top Fin Lager on draft at Ford's Garage…read more I've had almost every light lager on the market and have a few favorites but this one was exceptional. Easy drinking, great taste, truly a classic lager. Well done!

I've visited 99 Bottles several times for their Bagel Brunch and it never disappoints. The wine &…read morebeer bar is beautifully decorated and sits in a great location--just far enough from the noisy, busy downtown area, allowing you to feel relaxed, yet still convenient, with plenty of public parking nearby. They have a nice outdoor umbrella seating area plus high bar stools inside. The bagels are the real deal--legit New York bagels delivered from New York. Their mimosas are the best I've had anywhere in Sarasota. There's a wonderful variety for bagel lovers: excellent cream cheeses, the bagel with wild smoked salmon, and the classic bacon, egg & cheese (among many other options). Whatever breakfast craving you have, they've got something to satisfy it. The staff is super friendly and helpful--just a really nice group of guys. Highly recommend!

Great Selections and very knowledgeable staff! My brother…read moreand I have a locker there and love getting the monthly beer selections !

We took my British MIL & FIL to Shakespeare's for an authentic lunch & they loved it! They ordered…read moretheir traditional Bangers & Mash (they even brought out some Colman's English Mustard!) added in an English Ale...and I had the traditional English Fish n Chips w/malt vinegar! Everything was fresh & delicious! Large portions! Service was outstanding. My In-laws boasted it was the best they've had since coming to America!

Burger? This is one of the best. We brought a neighbor who said she wanted to try this place for…read morea late lunch/early dinner. It's located in a small strip mall with a couple of seats outside; we ate as always, inside. The theme is English although the beer is cold. Service was great and we were never rushed. My cheddar cheeseburger was cooked to perfection- 4.5 stars. Need to try something else next time like fish and chips?

3.5 This place can…read morebe hit or miss. Sometimes it is good. Sometimes it is a mad house with everyone crammed to one side with a big portion of the room set for line dancing. It would be fun if the place had the accurate space for it. I try to stay outside, but the Florida weather isn't always cooperative. 10.11.2025

What a great place to grab a drink and relax with some friends! There is no food, but they often…read morehave food trucks outside available on busier nights. Friday nights they have line dance lessons which are great and a nice way to end the week. Dog friendly too so you will always be finding a cute fur baby to pet!

Nice spot and I love how they support Veterans. Very friendly service and an assortment of games…read more The beer was just ok, but I would try again. Sometimes you visit and they that sweet spot so I will be back.

Pretty good joint. I've been a few times now and sampled all of their current offerings. I haven't…read morefound a brew in particular to rave about, but their menu is always changing. They have all types of specials throughout the week and food trucks most days. I haven't been there when it is busy so the service is always spot on and fast. The bar tenders are very knowledgeable and quick to recommend things. Check it out! Let me know what you think about this place.