One of my favorites while living down in SRQ.. has the best selection, pricing, staff, and light…read morebites (charcuterie board, and popcorn with balsamic!) Craig was very helpful in selecting wines based on what we told him we were looking for. They also host wine walks every few months that are Halloween themed, spring, etc., and they are amazing!! Absolutely recommend for a glass, or a few, alone or with friends/family.

I really enjoy going to Fine Wines and Tastings on Main St in Lakewood Ranch. Scott and his mom…read morehave created a wonderful atmosphere for buy wine by the bottle or by the glass. They have a revolving selection of well known and under the radar wines for you to enjoy. They also offer a small selection of fantastic light snacks to eat while sipping good wine. Additionally, they have a couple of beers and seltzers. If you find yourself wanting a nice glass of wine, please give Fine Wines and Tastings a chance. I promise you will love it.

I visit Sarasota Wine & Spirits a lot more often than I should admit. I live right between them…read moreand Norman's Liquors on Clark Road, where I used to shop. I buy liquor, wine and beer - and until last summer when I quit smoking cigars, I picked up a few cigars here too. The wine selection is very good. While I don't buy all my wine here, I am generally impressed with the selection and the prices. The wine cellar has a lot of good premium options - especially in Chardonnay, Cabs, French and Italian options. I wouldn't mind a wider variety of upper-end Spanish reds. There is also a very nice selection of wines outside the wine cellar, with prices lower than most of the local competition. My only beef is that the whites are often more than three years old. Whites don't age like reds, they just get old on the shelf. I always check the vintages when I'm buying, which is important at Sarasota Wine & Spirits. They also have a great selection of Scotch and other whiskeys. The service is good, not great. If you need help and ask, you'll get it. But the level of friendliness is comparable to your typical liquor store. I've also been given some recommendations that were not all that helpful. But again, it is fine. My only other suggestion is that they find a different loyalty program or work a little harder on recognizing the larger purchases. I rarely walk out spending less than $150, and often my bill is more than $300 (we entertain a lot). On several occasions, I've spent more than $1000 for our work parties or holiday parties. My discount is always the same - $5 off the next purchase. On a whole, I give a big thumbs up to this establishment for the variety, price, and quality of service.

The gentleman stocking the shelves was so helpful. When we thought we found the beverage we wanted…read morehe showed us more and even suggested a better valued beverage. The store had two lanes open and no Waite.

Loved it. It was the first time I've ever encountered a dive wine bar. The owner is entertaining…read more We got there at 3:30pm and he was already on his 5th Keystone Light. $15 for a bottle of wine while watching the NCAA games was great

Great little wine shop/bar in a very unexpected place. Decent selection of mostly obscure wines to…read morebuy or drink there. A couple beers on tap -- but good ones. Small selection of spanish meats and cheeses to nibble on. Quiet and small -- quaint. Type of place that stays alive by maintaining a small but dedicated following. The owner seems to be a great guy originally from Long Island. Passionate about what he does and very easy to talk to. I will be here anytime I have a craving for an easy environment wiht good people, good wine, and something to munch on -- which is alot.

Well stocked with fair pricing. And a little guy with a funny accent behind the counter.read more

Can't believe that they have such a great selection and fair pricing. Definitely no frills just…read moregood honest hooch at fair pricing

Dinner was amazing! Had the steak (Rio?) and appetizers (both the tuna & salmon) all delicious and…read morebeautifully presented. Service was terrific and timely. Prices were surprisingly reasonable for the food quality. This isn't just a beach bar, it's fine dining and I highly recommend.

The best place for great service and cold drinks at St John's Pass. Super busy for seafood fest and…read morethe staff were amazing!

This is one of the best breweries I've had the pleasure of visiting. All of their beers are off the…read morecharts and the food from PigFish is absolutely delicious. The ambiance of the establishment is warm and inviting. The art murals done by a local artist are incredible. Staff were super friendly!! Highly recommend to locals and out of towners, alike!

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.

Food great. Service slower than molasses. Very well presented food. Should be worth coming to. I…read morewould encourage coming if you don't have to rush anywhere else. Had the Modern Fashion. A take on an old fashioned. Very good with whiskey, lemongrass, and ginger. Very light and refreshing for an August evening. I could do without the red peppercorns in the drink though. Chicken samosa appetizer was excellent. Modern croquettes with goat cheese and fig jelly was excellent, although ask for double the standard jelly. Eggplant was fair. Churrasco steak among the best in the city. Service was unacceptably slow. Would have been a five star review except for the service wait time. Almost knocked it down to a three for the wait between courses. Not very busy and the only other couple eating outside a few tables down complained about the wait. Hopefully management works that out. Food good, service really slow. Come enjoy the food when you have several hours. We will return but only when we the evening to enjoy the food. Will say the chocolate torte is memorable.

Terrible place! The service here is sooooo slow. We waited over 30 mins for a drink and over an…read morehour for food. The food was also mediocre. I didn't care for it. I didn't like anything on the drinks menu either. They also ran out of Mole Mole. Wtf!!! Honestly this place is so overpriced and understaffed. Go somewhere else. Trust me on this. If you are the owner of this place, please send me a message because this was a terrible miserable experience for me.

Publix liquor stores are in every other strip mall and do serve a very useful purpose. :-) They…read moregenerally have a good selection of everything you might need. But, I do find that smaller, locally owned liquor stores have a wider selection of things you might want. It's conveniently located next to all your publix shopping, so stop in sometime!