Pleasantly surprised by this place! We've been coming to Siesta Key every summer for 8 years and…read morealways stay on the south end of the island right near this place. But it wasn't until this last visit that we even realized this place existed - and we are SO glad we did! :) Tucked in the middle of a small and unassuming shopping center, the outside is very dark which definitely helps with the authentic Irish Pub feel. Once you open the door, it's smaller place, with around 10-15 small tables, a bar straight ahead, and a small area for local performers on the left up against the outside window (because of the dark ambiance, its hard to even tell the back is glass. The staff was helpful and attentive. We were going for a walk, but I wanted to see the menu, so I popped in to grab one with one of my daughters in the baby carrier. There were 2 performers and a few tables of people and everyone smiled and made comments about her, and I grabbed a menu and left. During the walk, I called to order our food, and the bartender on the phone was very helpful. He happily accommodated getting all of the sauces on the side and even offered some things to be separated that I didn't think about (since I mentioned we would be walking home with the food). When I went back to pick up the food, the place was far busier, almost every seat was taken, and I had switched out kids in the baby carrier. People were just as friendly even though it was noticeably crowded. It had only been 15 minutes, but the food was ready and packed - and boy was it GOOD!! We got the Irish Nachos and Pub Poutine so we could try a few Irish specialties that also had classic elements to them (shepherds pie and beer cheese). The Irish Nachos were absolutely incredible! It is house-made potato chips topped with shepherds pie and beer cheese. Some of the best food we've ever had in Siesta Key and by far the best shepherd's pie I've ever had - and I've been to Ireland. The Pub Poutine was also really tasty! It is house-made French fries topped with corned beef and beer cheese. Again, everything was fresh, made in-house, and a big hit with our whole family! I'm so glad we finally stumbled on this place and can't wait to come back again next year!

We ordered Irish nachos and poutine. Both exceeded our expectations. The beer cheese is some of the…read morebest I've ever had

Molly Malones, it's a real tavern. Real people who sit at the bar. Talk about the day. The "Cheers"…read moreof Sarasota. Amanda the bartender will take good care of you. Drinks at a fair price. ( They have free food on football Sundays.) I'm so glad I wandered in on a rainy day. Makes it a good day.

Lov me a Guinness and Jamison neat- image my disappointment when I ordered my fav and some one…read moreturns on the crappy/rappy poppy non-music at full volume .. this is NOT a proper Irish pub- sorry

We took my British MIL & FIL to Shakespeare's for an authentic lunch & they loved it! They ordered…read moretheir traditional Bangers & Mash (they even brought out some Colman's English Mustard!) added in an English Ale...and I had the traditional English Fish n Chips w/malt vinegar! Everything was fresh & delicious! Large portions! Service was outstanding. My In-laws boasted it was the best they've had since coming to America!

Burger? This is one of the best. We brought a neighbor who said she wanted to try this place for…read morea late lunch/early dinner. It's located in a small strip mall with a couple of seats outside; we ate as always, inside. The theme is English although the beer is cold. Service was great and we were never rushed. My cheddar cheeseburger was cooked to perfection- 4.5 stars. Need to try something else next time like fish and chips?

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.

Amazing food - oysters to die for and the bartender's are so very nice! Love this place!read more

This was my 2nd visit here but my first review. I didn't write my review the first time because my…read moreexperience with a party of 8 was absolutely perfect. So I thought I HAD to give it a second visit and see if my first time was just a lucky chance. Well, I went today for brunch and experienced another 5 star meal. Since it was as great a meal today, I'll comment on behalf of both. Greeted IMMEDIATELY upon entering the restaurant by a friendly up beat employee. The restaurant was very clean and seemed to be operating at a smooth pace. We were led to our table and handed our menus. Our server was with us almost immediately, smiling and greeting us to the restaurant. Menus were handed out and our questions were answered. We had 5 people in our party and ordered 4 blackberry Bellinis and I had a coffee old fashioned. We ALL raved about our drinks and after a few more questions, we ordered our meals: Crab Cake Benedict, Smoked Salmon Benedict, Chicken Sandwich and a Philly Steak Sandwich. All I can say is that EVERY plate was EMPTY! We ALL LOVED our food! It was hot, fresh tasting and delicious flavors. Even the fries were hot, crisp, fresh and seasoned perfectly. Forgot, Two of our party members ordered the wild mushroom torte, and...NOTHING left on the plate!! Our food was so awesome that we had to try 2 desserts: Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée and the Carrot Cake and yes...they were demolished and joined the 'Clean Plate Club'!!!!! EVERYTHING WAS OUTSTANDING AND EVERYONE IN OUR PARTY LEFT WITH AN AMAZINGLY AWESOME EXPERIENCE! GREAT job by EVERYONE WHO WORKED TODAY. Mic drop experience and I can't wait to go back!!!

Tony, Calliope and I stopped at Gecko's for lunch and I am so happy we did…read more Tony ordered a PBR, while I went w a half cut tea (which was brewed very well) and Calliope went w White milk She had Mac n cheese w killer Thick fries my favorite way, and she ate so well!! She loved it. Tony had the stacked Rueben Sandwich w fries and I took the half Cuban Sandwich w salad. Very pleased, super pleased with my meal. Definitely recommend and I will eat here again when in the area Service was wonderful and decor was dated and dark but good was full 10 stars for me!!

Yum yum yum yum yun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The…read moreservice was quick! The atmosphere was great!

Service by Travis - excellent…read more Chicken Enchilada Soup-excellent Beer selection- excellent Thanks

1 Star - Extremely Unsanitary and Unacceptable…read more I had a very concerning experience at Miller's Ale House in Sarasota. I ordered the Chicken Bacon Ranch Dunk and waited quite a while for my food. When it finally arrived, I thought the long wait was the only issue. A few minutes later, a gentleman from another table came over and told me that his girlfriend had originally been served my food. She had ordered her meal without cheese, realized it was the wrong order, and had already picked at the food with her hands before giving it back to the waitress. According to him, his girlfriend specifically told the waitress that it was the wrong order and returned it. Instead of having the kitchen remake the meal, that same plate was then brought to me and served as my food. That is completely unacceptable and, more importantly, extremely unsanitary. Once food has been served to another customer and handled at their table, it should never be taken back and served to someone else. I really appreciate the gentleman coming over and telling me what happened because otherwise I would have had no idea. This wasn't simply an incorrect order or slow service--it was a serious food-handling and sanitation issue. I hope management addresses this with the staff immediately. Customers should be able to trust that the food placed in front of them has not already been served to and handled by another customer. If you want, I can also make it a little more aggressive and attention-grabbing for Yelp, while keeping it factual so management can't easily dismiss it.

This Gecko's location has been our go to for the 10 years we have lived in the area. One of my…read morefavorite dishes is their Chicken Thumbs. The have always been actual breast pieces - moist, tender with a crunchy coating. I order the dish tonight to find that the pieces of chicken are processed and not actual pieces of breast meat. While tasty, they are far from the chicken thumbs that were served just weeks before our visit this evening. Sadly. I don't know if I will order them again. Wrong move, Geckos.

We have come here a few times while visiting a friend at Tidwell. We sat at the bar each time and…read morethe bartender was super friendly, even gave us a coupon after having been there quite a bit. The menu is huge, so there's something for everyone. I loved my Mediterranean chicken breast, as I had it a few times. My husband got a cob salad and added salmon and it looked super yummy too. Everything seems freshly made. Lost of the for sports, if you like that.

Bad karaoke and amazing clam chowder! Not sure it gets much better…read more We randomly stopped here as we were walking by and the place was rocking. It was packed. Open seating in the bar area and we lucked out with a table by the window and settled in for a bit. Now I'm no karaoke expert but some of the performers were not very good - lol. Entertaining though. But this clam chowder is next level incredible. I definitely rank it up in my Top 5 ever!! It was so delicious. Very meaty and creamy. Huge clam pieces. No matter what order the clam chowder. You'll be happy.

Had a great time at Sniki Tiki to watch the USNT play in FiFA World Cup 2026. Large tvs everywhere…read moreand arranged for a view from anywhere. Cocktails were great with a discounted refill in a take home commemorative mug, and the clam chowder was no joke - touted as the best clam chowder with 2x the clams as anywhere else - I can confirm it was the most clams I've ever had and the chowder was really, really good. Service was friendly and attentive. My only complaint was that I would have preferred to hear the game from TVs if they could pause the live music for a once in 4-years event. To their credit, the live music was good.

This is my favorite bar! The atmosphere is always fun, the service is great, and they have a huge…read moreselection of bottled and canned beers, plus a solid variety on tap. One thing I really like is that customers can pay to choose the music, so there's always something different playing. We've also been there on nights with a DJ, which makes for an even better time. There's a small dance floor with a stripper pole if that's your thing! They also allow smoking, and you can even buy cigarettes there. They also have a vape and Pokémon card vending machine, again if that's your thing. They have a separate pool room, along with plenty of seating options, including bar seating, high-top tables, and tables facing outside. Overall, it's a great place to hang out with friends, grab a drink, play some pool, and enjoy the atmosphere. I always have a good time here and definitely recommend checking it out!

Best place in Gulf Gate, Sarasota If you want a fun place to go this is it. Saturday's they have…read moreFree Hotdogs and if you buy a sandwich at A's Giant Sandwich next door you get a $1 10 oz bud draft beer.