The Cottage in Siesta Key, Sarasota, is definitely worth a visit!…read more The food was absolutely delicious! We ordered the mussels, which came in a flavorful, buttery broth with toasted garlic bread that was perfect for dipping. The sushi was beautifully presented, loaded with flavor, and just as good as it looked! I personally would skip the sushi roll I'm from California and there wasn't any spectacular about it! The cocktails were refreshing, the presentation was on point, and the tropical atmosphere made the entire experience even better. Such a cute spot with great vibes, perfect for a night out! If you're visiting Siesta Key, I definitely recommend adding The Cottage to your list.

We booked this place via OpenTable since it received great reviews. We ended up parking next door…read moresince parking was a bit hard to navigate. The parking place had ample parking where you needed a mobile app to pay for your parking. There was a larger souvenir store there if you needed to kill time before your seating. Once it was our time for our dinner reservations, we were greeted and seated at our table. Our waitress was a bit sarcastic or had a witty comments that didn't sit well with my kids. When ordering our foods, the kids asked what type of drinks they had since it was not listed on the menu. She said Coke but didn't elaborate that they had Coke products. Since she said Coke so fast our daughter didn't hear the response and asked her the question again where she just said that's a great question and ignored her and moved on. Food wise - we had the Peruvian ceviche, Peruvian chicken, I think I had a special grouper dish. The food was good. We were able to eat everything and the kids enjoyed their kids burger meals. Outside of the waitress comments, the place placed nice modern music to listen to and had the basketballs games playing on the tv at the bar.

The food was very good and the service was excellent the restaurant itself could use some TLC.read more

Mi Tierra is a nice spot to stop in Sarasota to sample Cuban and Colombian food. The staff are…read morevery friendly and eager to please. The Cuban Sandwich was huge and very satisfying! I got a side of rice and beans, which could easily have been my entree by itself! Very generous portions! My wife ordered the Churrasco and absolutely loved it. It came with a salad and rice and beans. I would definitely stop by again. Nice, "homey" atmosphere decked out for the holidays meets your eye upon entering. There are the requisite national flags to add to the international flavor. Thumbs up!

We arrived on a very busy night. Didn't realize they had just opened…read more Everything was delicious. Drinks were yummy. Food was hot and unique. Great new addition to a strip mall with great atmosphere. Would definitely return!

Stopped in on Sunday around lunchtime and sat at the bar. The bartender/server was very attentive…read moreand friendly. The main distraction was who I suppose was the owner set up at the end of the bar doing his work on his computer and arguing on the phone with someone loudly. What should have been a relaxing afternoon meal was a little stressful having to hear the loud call. Go in the back or do that at home. The food however was great. The tamales were delicious and the tacos were very good. With the beef tacos being my favorite. Will be back and look forward to trying more of the dishes.

Did take out. I was so please. Take out can be a bit like Russian roulette. You just don't know…read morewhat you're gonna get. Well let me just say I SCORED. Everything arrived in perfect condition. Nice and warm, flavorful & meat was tender and cooked perfectly. Can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our dinner. Staff is friendly and hard working. I'll most definitely will be back. Sacamos una orden. La comida para llevar puede ser un poco como la ruleta rusa. Simplemente no sabes lo que obtendrás. Bueno, déjame decirte que yo marqué. Todo llegó en perfecto estado. Agradable y cálido, sabroso y la carne estaba tierna y perfectamente preparada. No puedo decir lo suficiente sobre cuánto disfrutamos nuestra cena. El personal es amable y trabajador. Definitivamente regresaré.

I'm Colombian and from Indianapolis. We come to Siesta every year to see family. We can't get…read moreColombian food in Indy so Mi Sitio is always a treat. Their pan de bono are so good! Chewy, warm, just the perfect texture and always fresh! The empanadas are crispy and delicious. Have a chorizo and a chicharron, squeeze a lime on it and wash it down with a cold Colombia's soda... you'll be glad you did.

I had such a good experience at Columbia Restaurant! The restaurant is so beautiful and the…read moreatmosphere is really nice. I got the Chicken Salteado and it was sooo good!! Everything was flavorful and cooked perfectly. Our server Veness was also amazing! She was super sweet, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. The service definitely made the experience even better. Definitely recommend if you're in Sarasota! I'll definitely be coming back

I love love Latin Cuban Mexican food. I'm from Miami. Columbia was…read moreOne of my favorites. This food experience was a horrible experience compared to what it used to be. It's like they don't even have a chef or a plan or a recipe. The wine glasses have an odor like the dishwasher isn't doing its job. Water stains on the glasses & silverware. No attention to detail. The famous 1905 salad - soggy lettuce and some kind of bottled dressing rather than fresh. My daughter ordered the Paella Marinera ( Seafood lovers Feast) $48 entree with only the shrimp lobster & scallops - UGH! A Huge pile of ugly gross looking GRAY something like risotto - she couldn't eat it and the lobster was gray also. My black beans were thick and just like they came out of a can with no preparation or seasoning at all. My husband ordered the Red Snapper Adelita a $42 entree - instead of being grilled it was battered & fried. The Sangria had a taste of something chemical I can't figure out what it was. Drinkable but definitely not the wonderful fresh fruity brandy feel that it should be - and definitely not enjoyable. I'm sorry to have to say these things - but I don't want your special event to be disappointing like ours was. All I can say is if you loved the old Columbia - DON'T Go here expecting that experience.

Yet another hidden gem, tucked in a strip on Webber. 'Mom and pop, small friendly Peruvian…read morerestaurant with a variety of mouth watering selections. I chose an entree with flank steak and pasta ; tender meat and wonderful flavors. My server ('owners. daughter is my woman' so I help out) even split my meal into 1/2 eat there and 1/2 take home very accommodating. I can't wait to go back !

I had their ceviche and when it came out, the portion is enormous. But the quality was…read moredisappointing. The fish was chewy. That's no bueno in my book, especially with a ceviche place

Great vibe, Sean was excellent and super professional and friendly ! Beautiful outdoor sitting area…read moreto enjoy the street vibe as well!

The Hub Baja Grill…read more We stopped by The Hub Baja Grill in Siesta Key Village for a quick bite on a busy Saturday night. Even though the place was hopping, we were seated quickly, and our server stayed right on top of our drinks and food order. What We Ordered: * Hub Sampler with chips, guacamole, salsa, and queso * Mahi-Mahi Fish and Chips with seasoned fries, pickled red onions, and homemade tartar sauce * Smash Burger with Lettice, Tomato, Onion on a toasted brioche bun * Tacos served with two tacos, yellow rice, and red beans * House Salad with chicken breast * Side Garden Salad Wrap-Up: I was pleasantly surprised by just how good everything was. The Mahi-Mahi was the best I've had in the area, and the Salads were fresh and filled to the edge of the bowl. The Smash Burger was done perfectly. The Tacos were stuffed and very good. Overall, The Hub Baja Grill was a great surprise. Everything came out hot, tasty, and in generous portions. I'm giving The Hub Baja Grill 4 stars. Gulf Coast Terry

Great Peruvian Food and nice authentic intimate atmosphere. Portions are very large and their…read moreRotisserie Chicken and Fries was awesome with white rice and the flavorful green sauce is the bomb! The boy ordered the fried fish there was enough for 3 people with great flavor and tenderness. Daughters had the steak and egg so so good. Wife had the fried rice with chicken wow! Venessa our waitress was very attentive and beautiful to boot, great customer service. We are from out of town and have visited here for the sixth time and they have not disappointed. Looking forward to our seventh visit. Keep up the good work.

On a recent Saturday night we had planned an outing to a favorite restaurant in the same strip mall…read moreas El Patio...and when we arrived at 6:30 there was a 45 minute wait. So based on Yelp reviews, we decided to try El Patio. When we walked in, we were a little apprehensive because no other customers were seated--not a great sign. But we decided to go for it (I was hungry!) The staff was warm and welcoming. We ordered ceviche and tamales as appetizers; both excellent. We ordered the house specialty of Paella for two (seafood only). The menu warns to allow 45 minutes for the made from scratch Paella--ours took 40 min. It was delicious and more than enough for two people. By the time we left (about 8pm) the restaurant was about a 1/3 full. Perhaps the price point which is somewhat higher than neighboring restaurants is why, but I felt prices were reasonable for the excellent meal delivered. We will return soon.

Best cubun resteront in Sarasota Florida good prices grate service friendly peppel.read more

Our relatives in Florida love this place! I was excited to give it a try. Wow!! Fresh food and…read moreflavors in every bite! Fresh pork with rice, shrimp in sauce with rice and of course, the Cubano! Severs were attentive and friendly! It's a great place to bring the kids! Just decorated enough!

The food here is amazing. I don't know why they have negative reviews when I went here and I truly…read moream so happy with the food that I will come back at any time. It's the best restaurant in Sarasota. This is a five-star restaurant. It's definitely not three-star. Whoever wrote a three-star should be honestly having diarrhea.

Update: when the staff manager is in the house everything works like a clockwork. Look for the lady…read morein red shirt (less often in black). When she is there nobody is slacking. Food is decent and recently their yuka fritas have not been overfried. Avoid the nights with a DJ - way too loud and not great. Occasionally, on some nights they have talented musicians and singers and then it is awesome but it is an exception rather than the rule.