Decently good! This restaurant is owned by the same group as Columbia Restaurant that is right next door. They are very different though. The menu here is more coastal/floribbean. My group got the chicken with guava/banana/mango, burger, coconut shrimp, and conch fritters. I thought the chicken was very very good. I really liked the flavors and the chicken was very juicy. The burger was good as well. The coconut shrimp was very coconut heavy, less so shrimp. They were good, though. The conch fritters were also pretty good, but nothing mind blowing. For desert, we got the guava mango cheesecake and the key lime pie. Both of these were amazing! The cheesecake had a great guava flavor and the key lime pie tasted so good and not artificial at all (which some restaurants definitely do.. yuck!) Overall, decently good meal! The server was very attentive and the inside had lots of seating. I made the reservation for here and it didn't seem to get too packed throughout the time we were there. The inside and outside are connected and open so it was nice for people watching. read more

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Atmosphere was pretty nice although there was a weird stalker type guy just hanging out, seemed to be just going around eating peoples leftovers. I could be wrong but kind of weirded us out. The food was very average. I got the jerk chicken tacos with rice and beans. Only 2 tacos but they weren't bad. Wife got chicken quesadillas and they were very wet and chicken tasted funny. Salsa wasn't terrible. Daughter had the Cuban sandwich and said it was a 10 out of 10. Overall for the first night on the island it set expectation to only go up. read more

We stopped in for a quick bite and were pleasantly surprised to find a welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. They serve all the classics of a bar and grill. It was easy to talk inside with a moderate crowd noise around the dinner time rush. Cody was our server. He was accurate, made excellent recommendations, and greated us with a smile. We'll definitely be back for the service alone. We did order one dish of a burger and extra fries. It was better then your average sit down restaurant burger. I ordered the strawberry lemonade that was a perfect balance of tart and sweet. Smaller details- the restaurant overall was clean, including bathrooms There is a children's menu available. read more

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Cha Cha Coconuts has a fun vibe with good food. Food was yummy, but I will say my Jamaica me Crazy was watered down and bland.plus in a plastic cup. We sat outside in the evening on a sunny day and it was nice. There are huge fans placed outside if it gets too hot. I loved place was colorful and pet friendly. We had out small dog and the waiter brought her a dish of water. People were friendly. I'd go back. read more

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Stopped by for lunch on our girls trip in Sarasota! There's options to sit indoor and outdoor or at the bar. They have a good menu as well as gluten-free options, which was a pleasant surprise. Our waitress was very attentive and even offered some recommendations on food and drink. read more

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This place is everything you would expect and more!! As soon as we got there, we felt transported to the Caribbean. From the live music playing outside (which was perfect because it wasn't too loud), to the decor. The service was great, everyone was friendly and helpful. This was one of the only meals where we didn't use to-go boxes. The food was all so good, we devoured it all! My kids loved the hamburger, chicken "thumbs" and the fries. I went with the cap't shannen special, and it was so good! Imagine a hollowed-out pineapple half full of shrimp, chicken, pineapple, onions and peppers. It was a flavor overload! If I had to change one thing, I would like the rice and beans separated on my plate, but I loved this dish! O, and the house margaritas were VERY good!! Just an overall very enjoyable restaurant! read more

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Food came out quick and hot. Our group ordered coconut shrimp entree, Chicken Tinga Tostados, Ribs, & Mahi Mahi Sandwich. overall the food was okay. Ribs were dry and the coconut shrimp tasted as tho they were frozen pre breaded. Best part was the service and the quickness of the food. Great location right in St Armands Circle. read more

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Response to Jeff H. Customer Service I now see that we (party of 3) all got a badly made salad. Our server Kelly should've seen that it was not made correctly. It was not creamy at all. I told her it tasted like rinsed lettuce so she brings me a little cup of Mango Vinaigrette for 3 people???? How about bringing us the actual dressing it should've been made with????? Or 3 new salads. Your kitchen needs to be careful what they do. The server needs to be more alert. I doubt we'll ever return. read more

We found this spot for lunch and loved the outdoor patio vibes. The pineapple boat and mahi mahi were really good, chicken was a little dry and the tostadas needed a salsa or something to add some flavor but overall good spot. The staff was really amazing and were super attentive and sweet. You need to do parking along the street but park mobile app is easy to use or can utilize the kiosks to pay read more

Culinary equivalent of a rom com you didn't expect to enjoy: chaotic, messy, but surprisingly satisfying in the end. The food exceeded expectations, but let's talk about the ambiance reflected in rating: the bathroom looked like it survived spring break '09, and our server was in a constant game of tag with coworkers for help. Refills? Bussing? Emotional support? Thankfully, the kitchen carried the whole operation on its back like an overworked lifeguard. Verdict: Come for the food, stay for the fries, and hold your breath if nature calls. read more

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The servers were so chill! The place has a cool vibe with singers and good food! I would recommend the Havana ham and cheese sandwich, THAT WAS THE MOST HEAVENLY SANDWICH I HAVE EVER HAVE. 5 stars great place. read more

Stopped in a bit late for lunch on a Monday. The place was fairly full, but we snagged a table outside. I had the st tropaz fried chicken sandwich. It was cooked to perfection, as were the fries on the side. The sauce, however, lacked flavor as did the fries. Calypso sauce is just mild buffalo sauce apparently--not a very good one at that. Very oily. I wish they'd said that and I might have tried the bbq jerk sauce instead. My mom got the nachos, but as a vegetarian she got them without the black bean chili (contains beef). This dish was a good size, but also lacked flavor. The saving grace was our waitress. She was fantastic! Very friendly, but wish she was a bit more honest when asked about the flavors. read more

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ha the ambiance was just what you expect from the name. mix of fun, beach, sunsets and more. Five star excellent Food, id give my sandwich a solid 4 star. had a grilled mahi sandwich with fries and it was very satisfying. no issues. everything on menu looked good. Service i sat at the bar and i will easily give her 5 star. She was welcoming, pleasant, just about perfect. she also was a kid. she lnew just how to work her cro read more

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I had the absolute best time here, amazing food and even better service. Austin was so much fun and also knowledgeable on the menu/drinks. Will definitely be returning and recommending Cha Cha Coconuts to anyone here in town and even visiting. Five star service and environment! read more

Mediocre food and service. Nothing stood out. My Grouper sandwich was basic and for $30 it should have been much better. We were vacationing in Siesta Key and drove through St. Armand circle and stopped by for lunch. Our waitress had a bit of an attitude. I almost felt I was at Whispering Canyons in Disney IYKYK. This place is a skip for me. read more

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Went today and the service was great. I had a half salad and half gumbo for $18. The gumbo was literally a can of Progressive soup - same thickness, same mushy rice down to perfect cubes of over processed chicken with little holes in it. The menu also said it has shrimp in it l which it did not. It literally was uncanny to a can of soup with some spice added. Definitely not willing to pay $18 for a can of soup I can get at the grocery store anytime. read more

We came here during the week because we honestly wanted to sit inside and have AC. I made a reservation online, which was easy enough to do. When we arrived, they had a reserved table for our group of seven, which was great. Our server (I can't remember her name, but she was friendly and ready to accommodate our group). While we were waiting for a few people, we ordered drinks for the kids and I ordered myself a beer. Everything came out quickly. When the rest of our group arrived, we ordered dinner for the kiddos. One kid got mac and cheese, one got a corndog, and one got chicken fingers. All kids meals came out quickly, they came with fries, and were served on a take home frisbee. All the kids gobbled up their meals. For appetizers we started with the chips and queso and then the shrimp fondue. They were pretty standard and tasted good. For dinner I ordered the mahi dinner with rice and double plantains, which I've gotten before and enjoyed. Everything came out quickly and tasted to our liking. If we come back to Longboat Key, we'll probably come back to Cha Cha Coconuts. read more

Well it was just what i thought the food was going to be, pretty average at best, very touristy fun looking spot and great location but would not try it again. The food was just fast food and poor quality! read more

Everything was very tasty. The pineapple boat was my favorite as the chicken was cooked just how I like it and the flavors mixed in were good. There is plenty of seating indoors and the service was great! read more

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Michael, our server, was great! I am gluten free and they had many gluten free options. I got the Jamaican Chicken Salad and it was amazing! Nice chill restaurant that we didn't feel the need to dress up for. Loved it! read more

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This was hit and miss the few times we ate here. The 1st time service was terrible but chicken sandwich (Buffalo style) was fresh, huge portion & delicious. House Sangria was excellent. Tacos just so so. 2nd visit. The chicken sandwich was 1/2 the portion of previous visit & had only 6 fries. The sangria had no alcohol the 2nd visit. read more

The food was absolutely delicious. I had Jamaican jerk chicken tacos and coleslaw and my husband had the 1/2 rack ribs, rice and coleslaw. Our server was so nice and attentive. Love the colors and the coconut monkeys! read more

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Cha Cha Coconuts - A Tropical Bar & Grill which is not your typical tropical bar is absolutely amazing. My family went unexpectedly on Christmas day 2025 and we were pleasantly surprised! You cannot go wrong with the wonderful drinks! I ordered a tropical sangria and drank every last drop. It was so good! Our table started off with chips and queso. I loved the colorful chips and warm, gooey queso! My husband ordered a burger and I got San Juan Nachos. The plantains here are the best I have ever had. My sister in law raved about the gumbo. Our server Heidi was fantastic! She took her time to get to know her customers and made everyone feel right at home. I love Cha Cha Coconuts and next time I am in Sarasota, FL, I will definitely be back because the drinks and food were out of this world and the customer service was the best! I suggest you check out Cha Cha Coconuts, you will not be disappointed! read more

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My wife and I were staying in Sarasota and took the trolley to Cha Cha Coconuts and our server was super awesome and the ambience was classical casual Gulf Bay. I ordered the 1/2 Cuban and the 1/2 Tony Salad. A perfect amount of food and a reasonable price. It was a classic Cuban, pressed bread with all the meats, not the best Cuban I have had, but good. The Tony Salad was amazing. Really liked it and it went well with the local IPA I ordered with it, For a tourist place, I would recommend it. Our server was super cool and checked om us a lot and refilled my wife's Diet Coke often. read more

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This place just feels like vacation! From the outdoor seating to the tropical drinks, alcohol and non, there's something for everyone to sip on and enjoy on their patio. The grouper tacos were phenomenal. Live music brings such a special touch to this vacation spot. Service was good. Make sure you take home a coconut to remember your time here!! read more

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Cha Cha Coconuts is on St. Armand's Circle and offers inside and sidewalk seating. We were fortunate enough to enjoy lunch outside with live kettle drum music that brought the experience all together. The vodka lemonade was amazing and started us off right. The grouper sandwich and Cuban sandwich were winners for us. Teresa - our server was great (even though she was a Bucs fan). It is a nice place to enjoy fresh air and a good lunch. read more

Visited this restaurant yesterday on a busy Sunday afternoon. The food, drinks and service were amazing. Tim (with the beard) was our server. He was very efficient and friendly. I highly recommend Cha Cha Coconut. read more

We were surprised how good the food was in the Service was super friendly. Bathrooms must have just been cleaned. Would eat here again anytime. read more

What a wonderful experience we had today at Cha Cha Coconuts!! First it turned out they were celebrating their 35th anniversary with prize giveaways and an excellent DJ. The food was terrific as usual with us ordering Conch Fritters - Jamaican Jerk Chicken Flatbread and Coconut Shrimp. Now here is the difference between a good server and one who rises above the fold - Our server extraordinary Mike suggested we order the meal Coconut Shrimp versus the appetizer as for a few $$ more you get 5 extra shrimp and fries/cole slaw. It's little things like this that make the experience go from OK to superb!!! The atmosphere was lively and it was a great day to just be out and enjoying good food and drinks while listening to a fantastic DJ named DJ AL GO-GO Garcia. Definitely make it a point to stop by and patronize our locally owned restaurant. read more

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This spot was recommended to us, but it was just okay. The service was not good I had ordered a coke and it took forever for the server to bring it over to the table. We ordered grouper bites and fries. My husband liked them, but I found bland. They needed to be sauced up for me to enjoy it. read more

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We stopped by last January and found Cha Cha Coconuts to be a very cool place to hang out for a quick drink and an appetizer while checking out St.Armands Circle. Very nice staff and chill place to check out. read more

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Came for dinner here, after spending the day at Lido Beach and then shopping on St. Armands Circle. They were busy so it took the server a bit to get to us, but she made up for it with the attention and getting our food out quickly. Drinks were delicious and the vibe was nice and laid back and the decor was cute. We started with the coconut shrimp and conch fritter for appetizers, my hubby had the quesadillas and I had their wings which came out nice and hot! Would definitely visit them again. read more

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5 stars for service -- Tim was very quick and efficient. Coconut shrimp was yummy. So was the burger and Cuban sandwich! read more

My server did not pay much attention to us and she was just standing by the expo line most of the time. There were maybe 6 tables in the place. So as for service it was not very good. I wanted another drink and some more water, also wanted another sauce. And the salad was so soggy I could not eat it. I've never had a salad come out like this but what ever the other stuff was ok. read more

Cha Cha Coconuts - Super soggy and more you can't see unless you use your fork - Bars Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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The mid management of this facility really needs to learn how to run a restaurant and take care of the customers. Few of the top managers and staff are great. But not sure where they get these other people from Recommend to try a few of the new places on st Armand's you will be much happier read more

This restaurant was one of few the best beach restaurant ! We had an amazing server , Ashley. she was very kind and patient. We ordered the mahi meal and grouper sandwich. 10/10 recommend if you're wanting a nice lunch in the area. Drinks we ordered tasted amazing as well! We had the Paloma and the Pineapple Moscow mule read more

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Got our carry out order wrong. Not only got one of the food items wrong but also complexity forgot an entree so one member of our party was without food. Food was ok. read more

Ribs were awesome. Grouper bites great starter, light and crispy! Key lime pie was a great finish! Live music and you can request songs! The manager Krista made my margarita and it was perfect! Good vibes read more

Great food. Tuna salad had an amazing spicey flavor. Good service. Clean restrooms & restaurant. Staff was friendly.

On a perfect Florida weather day you head down to St.Armonds Key and walk the town. Shopping, art show in the park and great candy and fudge stores. For lunch you need to try Cha Cha (or dinner). They have a great menu, friendly servers and tables on the sidewalk so you can watch the world go by. You may even seen a Jr. Superhero ride by. You'll see our Hawaiian Burger, Shrimp Tacos and Grouper Tacos. Make sure you try the plantains you won't be disappointed. read more

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