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 !

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.

Still a Little dirty. No longer Very smokey. Still Quite friendly and great selection of beer…read more I love this bar. They are always bringing in live music and throwing parties. Bartends rock and good music on the juke. Bring cash, else you'll be using the atm machine in the phone booth ;)

Used to be a great local pub. Now with rising prices, no WiFi, broken juke box, and bad management…read moreit's lucky to give it 1 star.

Ambiance here is great. This place is adorable and of course it would be because it's across from…read moreThe Ringling University. Service and beer selection was great. They have beautiful artwork on the walls and just loved this place.

I learned about Growler's Pub on Yelp when my husband and I planned a weekend trip to Sarasota from…read moreMiami. We were happy to find out that Growler's was right near where we were staying, so we headed over on a Saturday evening during happy hour ($1 off drafts). Happy hour on Saturday? I'm ready to move to Sarasota. The atmosphere inside is nice and casual without being grimy. Even the bathrooms are clean! The bartenders that we had were awesome -- friendly and helpful. We enjoyed a couple of beers and although there was sound background music playing, it wasn't TOO loud to have a conversation, like a lot of bars (at least in Miami). There's no food at Growler's, but the bartender suggested that we order from one of the nearby restaurants and have them bring it over. We ended up leaving to eat, explore a bit, and then return to Growler's later that night for some live music. However, we did see some people order food and the restaurant nextdoor walked the food right over. Around 9 or so, a couple of bands started playing. It seems like a pretty cool place where new artists can get a start. One of the women who played said it was her first show ever. The bands were pretty good and the bar started to fill up as the night progressed. If we return to Sarasota, we'll hit Growler's up again for a laid back night.

Yum yum yum! Quick service!…read moreGood atmosphere! Wow so cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool I loved it

Stopped in for lunch on the way into our AirBnB. Service was good overall. We started with the…read morepickle fries which was a nice portion. Nothing special about them, but they were cut in small slices which made it easy to share. I ordered the tuna appetizer, which was average. My daughter ordered the chicken and waffles. It was a good size and she ate the chicken. The waffles were a little sweet with a-lot of sugar on them. My husband ordered the grouper sandwich and it was twice the size of the bun. Eventually he ate it without. It was also very fried, but was delicious. Last in our party ordered a burger and it was great! Portion sizes all around are good and service was as well. Worth a visit!

The reviews were great, so he decided to try it out. It's an auspicious approach, with a very…read morelow-key, bland exterior in a strip mall. But it's not a fancy restaurant. We started with a barata appetizer. Just scrumptious. We went on and had the arugula salad, fish special with livornese sauce, , shrimp and scallop risotto, and a shrimp and scallop bulgur dish. Everything was delicious, but with unique flavors, not typical Italian run of the Mill seasoning. They really put an extra touch on the food. This place has just started 6 months ago, and they really do a special job with a food. Give them a try

Wow! What a hidden gem in Sarasota. Excellent service from…read moreDaniel. Our food was excellent from the bread, main course and tiramisu for dessert. Definitely worth the drive to find this place.

Amazing beer, smash burger and service. Hit every spot…read more I said the important part, now I need to come up with more words to be able to post the most excellent food, beer and service I received. Thank you!

Me and my girlfriend came in for a quick bite to eat for lunch, I'm so glad we chose this spot. It…read morewas kinda dead but they just opened 40 mins prior so it worked in our favor. CHICKEN TENDERS are FANTASTIC! The pickle brine makes them so juicy and crisp. Fries were amazing, pretzel sticks amazing, sauces amazing, I'll come back here for sure next time I'm in Sarasota!

We liked this place! It's a sports bar, but the food is a bit above most sports bars. The chicken…read moretenders were not overly breaded. The bacon quesadilla was very tasty. I loved my Mexican street corn. The beer cheese soup was ok. They also have a small arcade to enjoy retro Pac-Woman - haha! Just affordable fun!

Bummer!! Been coming for years ! Loved it! I was wanting a…read moreburger without crappy additives.. and drove across town to the trusty food+beer.. always brought friends here too.. but yesterday , I got a burger and the queso which has always been top notch.. and out comes a disgusting canned goop which prolly has zero cheese in it .. used to be best in town.. now absolutely garbage.. literally couldn't eat it at all.. wondered what else they went cheapo on ? Very sad .. won't be back .. quality gone gone gone I asked the waitress she said they have a new "recipe" which nobody liked

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.

So after the Amazing Nashville chicken I had 2 days ago I had to go back. So when in Rome... or…read moreDublin.. lol get a Reuben. I have had many Reuben's in my life and this one with the perfect bread and huge thick slices of corned beef was in the top 5 for sure. And a $4 beer happy hour till 9 pm... huh?? Crazy.

Cute little hidden gem is Sarasota. Food is good and moderately priced. Salmon BLT is so…read morehumongous you can barely bite. Service was great and from what I hear they sometime have a live band. Highly recommended for lunch, dinner, date night or just a quick cocktail.