Daquiri Deck is my favorite spot on St Armand's circle in Sarasota to grab frozen summer cocktails, listen to live music, and enjoy some fresh seafood! Daquiri Deck has a laid back tropical vacation vibe which is fitting because the beach is only 1 block down the street! The shrimp Po' Boy can be grilled, blackened or fried then served on a buttered & toasted roll with shredded lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion and slathered with chipotle aioli. I chose blackened for extra flavor! 8/10 The Florida Creole Pasta came with Fettuccine tossed in fresh vegetables sauteed in our Creole garlic butter and our fontina & gruyere cheese sauce, then garnished with grated parmesan and scallions. You can Add Chicken, Shrimp or Cajun Seafood, Mahi 9.50, or Grouper 11 9/10 The Fish & Chips came with Tender cod filets hand-breaded in our Landshark Lager beer batter and fried golden brown. 8/10 The Deck'd Out Fries came with a bed of golden, crispy fries topped with nacho cheese, mac n' cheese, bacon, scallions and chipotle aioli. We got these for free after signing up for their email list. 7/10 Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and pretty quick to great us and bring out food! Loved the live music and upbeat atmosphere! If you're looking for a lively experience with good drinks, live band, good seafood, in a laid back atmosphere, definitely try Daquiri Deck! read more

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This place is a beach staple. We've been coming here for 20 years. When visitors come, we head to Lido Beach and lunch at the DD. Then shop the circle. This particular location is clean, with friendly staff, and provides a decent service. What to order? The coconut shrimp is a must have. If you're super hungry, order the fish tacos. read more

Daiquiri Deck St. Armands Circle - Mangorita - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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We came in right before they were about to close, so the food and service may not have been at their best, but that's on us for showing up so late. I used to be a server, so I completely understand. We originally sat inside, but the night was too beautiful to waste, so we asked to move outside. Our server was totally fine with it and continued to provide great service. We placed our order, and it took about 15-20 minutes for the food to arrive, which was perfectly fine since we were enjoying the beautiful evening and having great conversation. I ordered the Better Than Ceviche. It was pretty small and came with A LOT of chips. It worked out since I was looking for a light dinner. One of my friends ordered the kids' nuggets and fries. The fries were a little salty and oily. Another friend got the mac and cheese, which she enjoyed, but not enough to take any leftovers home. Overall, I don't think I would go back, but I do appreciate the service and the fact that they were willing to serve us so close to closing time. read more

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Stopped in after the beach with friends for a few more drinks and some tasty lunch. I didn't even know the daiquiri bar served food and had an upstairs there until we checked it out today. Food was very surprisingly. Tasty and drinks were strong and service was fast and nice. We'll definitely be back in the area. Pictured mahi bites, hush puppies , mono bowl, and chicken sandwich, all 10/10. Drinks were strong and well made. read more

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The team was attentive, patient, and friendly! The Birria Grilled Cheese was to die for, and we enjoyed the Mighty Mango daiquiri flavor. Definitely recommend, especially during their everyday happy hour from 3-6pm. read more

Daiquiri Deck St. Armands Circle - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We were not going to go here due to the 3 star rating but a local recommended it. I am glad we went. I had the shrimp poboy with fries and my wife had the teriyaki bowl. Both were cooked and seasoned well. The fries and shrimp were fried perfectly and were very crisp. Service was very good as well. read more

We had Bailey as a server on Tuesday night 10/20. Not sure if it was the fact she had 8 tables but her attitude was terrible. We got water, nachos, and bbq tenders. Nachos were cold, tenders were teriyaki, and the food runner who was also hosting and bussing very politely got our refills. The server didn't come to check on us once, took our order and that was it. Parking was running out and after not asking for refills or complaining about the $38 meal we simply asked for our check and she replied with a heavy attitude and after delivering the check proceed to walk away without another word. Don't think we'll be back but she should not have an attitude with a table that tried to make her life as easy as possible or talk to her manager about not being able to handle 8 tables at a time. read more

Fun atmosphere with an unexpected extensive menu. I tried the lobster grilled cheese and while it was spicier than I expected (I'm a wimp) the lobster itself was cooked perfectly. Also really enjoyed the hush puppies and the dill dip that comes with the fries. Our server was great. read more

Daiquiri Deck St. Armands Circle - Lobsta grilled cheese - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Did not have food. Swung in for a few drinks, just had beer. But!!! The 5 star rating is for the service. OUTSTANDING!! Our bartender is Elijah. He is the most positive, happy guy ever. He makes the experience. Good vibes with Elijah. Can't comment on food or daiquiris.....but Elijah is awesome!! read more

We had a nice experience. It was a quick seating process, our waitress was fabulous very nice attentive, the food was very tasty. No complaints. The only thing maybe it would've been nice if it could've been like live music or some thing else to have the vibes, a little higher like some of the other restaurants in the area but again overall if you're looking for a restaurant that has good food and the prices are not steep. This is the one. read more

This place is hit or miss, heavy on the miss. Upstairs on or near the balcony is our preferred spot, but it seems to always be difficult to get someone upstairs to seat us. Not just in that area, but in general. There is a lot of "seat where ever you like" being yelled in our direction from the bar when they realize we are waiting to be seated. Then after picking a table, we are waiting on a staff member to bring over menus and silverware. Drinks are mostly great, sometimes watery. As for food, if I am anything less than starving the food ranges anywhere from mediocre to okay. 11.03.2025 read more

Daiquiri Deck St. Armands Circle - Drinks in our new cups. 26.08.2024 - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We came to this location to grab a drink before dinner. Since we were just getting drinks, we chose a table inside. A server came over to bring us menus. They were having a happy hour special discount off of frozen drinks. I will say, I'm not a fan of their premixed frozen drinks, but my husband is. I opted to get a coconut and lime rum drink. I've had it before at their other location. When it arrived I sipped it, to taste it had way too much lime juice and the after taste was not good. I tried to get the attention of the server a few times, but to no avail. When she did come over, I asked if I could get more coconut milk to add to the drink. She got it for me and I will say that made all the difference. read more

Grouper sandwich was good; service was the best part though! Not big on daiquiris, so not a huge wow-factor for me, but the variety was there for those who are! read more

Great place to go and cool off refreshing drinks, refresh and fresh air a lot of activity in the circle going on the servers are very friendly and helpful for you. Do not know what kind of drink you would like. read more

Good happy hour here. They've got quite the variety of daiquris that you can mix and match. The daiquiri's are okay. I ordered the pina colada and banana slider. The banana slider was way too banana-ey for me. We ordered the fried sampler the scallops and shrimp were my favorites, great fries too. Dunk the fries in the smoked habanero sauce or add it to some ketchup it's great. This place is two floors with ample seating in and outdoors. The service was quick. Great place to come after the beach. read more

Daiquiri Deck St. Armands Circle - Bar area with daiquiris - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Terrible food and service portions tiny uncleanly place of business. Service is not good poor management of the place.

Sub par food & they have a phone number yet never answer for takeout orders. They also don't allow orders being placed a whole hour before they close which I've never seen & seems very lazy. Will opt for somewhere else with more urgency in preparing food! read more

I got the nachos and they are so good! I tried several different daiquiris that were on tap and they were all good too. This is my third or fourth time there and I keep coming back! read more

This is our second visit to Daiquiri deck at saint armonds circle, Jamie is bar fat the best bar tender since we arrived. Great drinks and service I am so impressed what a asset, hard worker and very pleasant highly recommend you try it . Thank you Jamie!!!!!¡ read more

What incredible views! Great happy hour, strong drinks. Make sure to come for sunset.

Paige was a great server and the food was amazing. Little to no wait on food or drinks and great service

This place was not my favorite. Usually I never leave bad reviews. We are from out of town and wanted to grab a bite. Our waitress was not attentive at all. Took her at least 20 min to approach us. Ordered our drinks and that took 10 min. Our food took over an hour to get to us. Asked simply for Tabasco and that took over 5 min as well. Had to get it ourselves. Also ordered a daiquiri and that took at least 10 min we had to ask another server to ask her where she was and where our drinks were And to end it. Food wasn't that great at well. We ate it anyway because we were so hungry and everything else was closing around us.. do not recommended. read more

Horrible service. The only thing nice about this place is the view. The servers are forgetful and the food is mid. Definitely not worth the trip read more

This location has a great 50 percent off for happy hour, but will be pushy about upgrading. I did not eat here, but probably wouldn't. The bartender was very nice and fast. I would be the outside seating is nicer than inside. read more

Daiquiri Deck St. Armands Circle - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

The food was ok, had the Buffalo wings and clam chowder. Buffalo wings were drenched in sauce. The sauce wasn't like that. Buffalo think they might make their own sauce. The clam chowder was cool. I'm from Boston, so I'm critical about my clam chowder. It was pretty clammy, creamy, & smooth. Ok, my fav part, the overly enthusiastic barkeep that helped me decide on my daiquiri. Young man with golden locks of curls. I tried the Beach one, thinking it would be like white Russian, it wasn't. The electric lemonade and rośe caught my eye, and he told me the lemonade was his fav, so I mixed the two. Omg so freaking good. They also add an extra shot if you want. I was told to "get the shot," so i did. So delish. Next time ima add a few shots, tho I never get nice of daiquiri's. You can take your drinks for a walk if you buy one of the 2 go cups for 6$. It's a sports bottle so you can use it for its lifetime. This place is pretty big. There was an upstairs, but I'm not sure what's up there. I sat at the bar, there was a lady singing live. Beautifully, might I add. She was taking requests. There is outside seating, bar seating, and tables. The bathroom location is scary. It's like you're walking back into an abyss. Then you find it and the relief that you feel that you just didn't walk yourself to your own death, lol. It's a cool spot to chill for sure. They have their regulars cause a few customers pulled up and were addressed by name, and the bar tenders were asking about their families. I love places like that, giving you a sense of community. I appreciate that in any business cause it becomes more than just money. I love being places where people enjoy what they do and care about they ppl the service. read more

Sarah the best server i've had in florida. The food is great. Great seating outside on second floor.

Our Server was SARA. She is new & an exceptional young lady. She's at the top of her game. Very attentive & made sure everything was perfect. The lunch was wonderful. She is young & very energetic . Check her out. read more

What a great place to grab a drank. A ton of frozen drink options (like 50) and there were even great options for beers or other cocktails. We came during happy hour for the half price frozen drink deal. We didn't get food. Bartenders were friendly and attentive. Cool vibes, open to the street. Lots of TVS. I saw they even had an upper level. This location is just as cool as the location in siesta village. Plenty of seating. Cheap street parking. I was impressed! read more

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Food wasn't great and overpriced for quality compared to other restaurants in st Armand's circle. Service was very good always which is why we go back ambience was beachy sports bar. read more

Came here as a casual side trip while visiting Lido Beach and it was just what we wanted. Pros: Ample selection of daiquiri flavors and the ability to mix and match. Happy hour is every day from 3pm to 7pm which is prime beach time and an amazing deal. I ended up getting pina colada, mango, and watermelon and my wife got the sweet tart. It was such a refreshing break from a hot day on the beach. They also have a wide selection of comfort foods that can curb your hunger after running around on the beach. The blackened mahi bites were well seasoned and fresh in flavor. The environment is large and has plenty of spacious seating. There is out door seating with good air conditioning Cons: its a 10-15 min walk from lido beach but not that big of a deal. Overall this place gives you what you want on a casual day at St. Armands circle. Daiquiris and comfort food! It has quick and reliable service and a great place to take a break during your beach day. read more

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This place has a surprisingly good Shrimp Po'Boy, along with other very nice features. Daiquiri Deck definitely specializes in daiquiris (frozen concoctions made with rum). They have a bunch of pre-mixed flavors, and then a large number of combinations of the pre-mixes. You can get a daiquiri in a variety of sizes, and optionally purchase your own cup in a variety of sizes. I enjoyed a couple of different mixes. My bartender, Lucas, patiently explained the whole system to me. (I was there when it wasn't very busy, so he seemed to have the time to linger with me. I joked with him that he'd been my lecturer for Daiquiri Deck 101.) He urged me to consider adding a "tooter" to my drink; this is a plastic colored test tube with some additional vodka Both The Karen (described in the menu with "No complaints here!") and the Mangorita were tasty. (A daiquiri doesn't have to be overly sweet.) I added a tooter of coconut rum (from Siesta Key Rum, which was quite yummy both sipped directly and added into the daiquiri. I wasn't really as optimistic about the food, having once visited another Daiquiri Deck when it was incredibly busy and so loud that I could hear my friend talk. At that time we'd ordered some food, but I remembered the visit more for the "atmosphere" than for what we ate. However, this time I greatly enjoyed my side Caesar salad, small nappy-hour plate of coconut shrimp, and Shrimp Po'Boy. The salad was crisp and tangy, worth ordering again. The coconut shrimp was plump and surprisingly spicy, although it came with a nice tarter-ish sauce that cut the spice to a moderate level. I was disappointed that the Happy Hour version I ordered only had three shrimps. But it was okay: I had the Shrimp Po'Boy, too! As my readers know, I'm always in search of an excellent Shrimp Po'Boy. They tend to vary a bit, ranging from the mediocre and mundane to the outstanding and original. This one combined an excellent buttered and toasted french roll, a sprinkling of romaine, a nice chipotle aioli, and fresh slices of ripe tomato with some very large, perfectly cooked, juicy shrimp with a breading that was almost an exact replica of what you'd get at a standard New Orleans po'boy shop. It was really good, although I took off the red onions (!) it came with, and was surprised to discover that the roll had been sliced into too, and not cut into a "hinge" like a traditional po'boy. The sandwich came with a really good snappy pickle (which in the future I might chop up and put in the sandwich). I tend to want my po'boy more spicy than the typically come. This time, I ordered a side of hot buffalo sauce (that which they use for their buffalo shrimp appetizer), and I definitely enjoyed a bit of it dabbled on the top of the shrimp. Then, I noticed a group of three hot sauce bottle behind the bar and asked for them. The three present a very enjoyable variety of different mildly hot hot sauces (fruity, smoky, and ghost peppery), any of which could be shaken on a po'boy to good effect. (I might choose the "Fruity Fusion," maybe with a few drops of the hot buffalo.) About half-way through my time at the establishment, the upstairs, where I was, was closed for a private party, and I moved downstairs for a while. The downstairs is definitely less "civilized" than the upper floor, with more people there primarily to drink. The bartender, Lisa, was great, but didn't really have time for Daiquiri Deck 102. I felt bad for the families that came in and had to sit amongst the somewhat loud crowd. (Families would be much happier upstairs if there is that option.) My bill was a bit higher than I expected, because I ordered one of my daiquiris in a really nice stainless steel tumbler and because I might have ordered another daiquiri or two. Upgrading a tooter also adds some cost, but I'd recommend it for anyone who likes the taste of craft spirits. I would say the whole experience has erased, in my mind, the memories from my first visit to a Daiquiri Deck. I'll put the one on St. Armands, and probably the others, on my list of go-to places. And you should definitely go and try the Shrimp Po'Boy with a little extra heat. (Order it with no onions and a side of buffalo sauce, or try the bottled sauces.) read more

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Me and my buddy came for lunch and a couple drinks during happy hour and the place was clean with a chill enviroment good music and excelent service by COLE E he is one of the friendliest bartenders i've had very service oriented and a definetly a people person and is an example of what good service should be everywhere you go and i'm a server myself he did an awesome job and when i come back i'm heading straight to the bar and so should you! Keep this guy around. The double daiquiry deck burguer with cheese was awesome and the french fries delicious. Try the strawberry and margarita daiquiri's they are delicious too overall pretty happy i came here ;) read more

One of my favorite spots in St. Armand's circle for a quick bite and happy hour. The server was attentive and my food was cooked to my preference. read more

Daiquiri Deck St. Armands Circle - Simple burger & fries which was really good - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Came with a group of friends to grab a drink and some lunch. Lots of options for frozen drinks as well as mixed drinks and beer. The happy hour specials are unbelievable. 16 ounce frozen drinks are only $4. The food here is strictly average. The menu is quite large with lots of seafood options however nothing stands out. I had the siesta fiesta and it was a plentiful Platte. Fried shrimp, fried scallops, and fried grouper. It came with hush puppies and French fries. A massive portion. However all mediocre. The three dipping sauces it came with were also subpar. Definitely a place to grab drinks especially if you come here during happy hour. My suggestion is to skip on the food and go elsewhere on the circle. read more

I went to the daiquiri deck on my first night of vacation in Lido Key and tried the conch fritters and blue point oysters - they were so good I had to make a second trip on my last day of vacation! We tried a few more of the menu items on our second trip to the daiquiri deck all of which were delicious!! We sat out on the deck both times and although it was really hot outside, there were fans and a nice breeze which made it perfect!! I definitely recommend the daiquiri deck for anyone looking for a beachy place to eat and have good drinks! read more

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We came here for oysters. There were none. (No clams either) Still get 4 stars as service, care for safety and all precautions for COVID 19 was very much appreciated. We were happy to get a seat upstairs, and much enjoyed the view and great weather. There are ceiling fans outside for added and most welcomed comfort. We had frozen daiquiris and got to keep our cups shown! I ordered the Mahi mahi sandwich with avocado as a side. Every restaurant should have this!!! My husband ordered the steak sandwich and by all accounts, he thoroughly enjoyed. He said the steak fries were crunchy and flavorful. They were plentiful and big in size. My mahi was blackened to perfection, and the size was plentiful. All flavors were delish. Pricing was just as expected for a touristy location. Overall, a great choice for lunch and lots of variety on their menu. read more

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So I love the look of the establishment and I also love the selections. The slushies are definitely cooling in this hot, humid weather. But Im giving 4 stars because the drink I ordered had diesel fuel in it and I didn't realize this until after I drank the whole drink and was concerned why I have the worst headache ever!! My head hurt so bad that I looked up the ingredients in the drink. This has never happened to me before. Who wants to drink diesel fuel? Isnt that stuff toxic? I only took away 1 star because truly it is my fault for choosing the drink in the first place. My sis and my moms drink was fine and tasted great. The bartender was nice. Not overly friendly or anything. She didn't ask us where we are from or if we are vacationing so this is a hood place if your an introvert and want to be left alone. I would come back but I would be extra cautious and read the ingredients in my drink!! read more

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Fun daiquiris with lots of options. Highly recommend coming here during happy hour (3-7pm) for half price daiquiris (and other specials). We sat at the bar and the service was great. Attentive, fun bartender who wasn't overbearing. Would have loved to sit outside on the deck, but was too crowded when we came, but overall still a nice atmosphere. Upstairs is seating, downstairs is seat yourself. read more

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We sat at the bar and the bartender was very attentive! They have a huge selection of daiquiris, and even those in our party who didn't like daiquiris were able to find drinks they liked! They have a great happy hour deal and I wish we had come during that time haha read more

Daiquiri Deck St. Armands Circle - Key lime pie cocktail - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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I LOVE Daiquiri Deck! Such a touristy spot but we genuinely had a wonderful lunch experience here. I expected it to be a cheesy spot with so so service but I was pleasantly surprised as the food, service, prices, and views were stellar. I think the key is coming right when they open for an early lunch before you hit the shops and the water. Since they had just opened we were seated quickly and got prime seating upstairs on the balcony overlooking the town. Super cute. Service: 5 stars. Wish I could remember our waitresses name. She was super fun, nice, and quick! She checked up on us often and kept the drinks following. Super attentive and even as it got busier she was on top of it. Also since it was our first time she gave us great suggestions. Price: super reasonable given we were in the touristy area of town & we really ordered a little bit of everything. I can't believe how we had endless drinks, shots, appetizers, and meals for around $80. I'm telling you we went ALL OUT! I was expecting our bill to be double what we paid. Drinks: love the drink selection here. We did a daiquiri and it was good. You don't need more then one though, it's sweet and icy. Fun to say you had one but their other cocktails were much better. Also their oyster shooters were on point. Food: id highly recommend the gator bites! Omg delish!!! We don't get stuff like this on the west coast so I was beyond happy to indulge in some gator and their pink remoulade sauce is on point. Give this a try! Next time I want to try the little fish bites. Oysters were fantastic fresh and good sized. Also our shrimp po'boy and fried fish sandwich were yummy. Overkill as we were studded but the food did not disappoint. If your a tourist or a local looking for a low key meal and excellent drinks, Daiquiri Deck is my new favorite and "must go" when in the area. read more

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