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    Perspective Rooftop Bar

    3.6 (53 reviews)
    ModerateBars
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    PERSPECTIVE ROOFTOP BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Andi P.

    4 Stars for great views and solid drinks. This rooftop bar above the Art Ovation hotel is available to non-hotel guests too. It's on the same rooftop as the pool, but off to the side. We went for a quick martini before bed and ended up staying to enjoy the view. The bartender was very friendly and she took our order at our table. The service was quick and the drinks were well crafted and strong. Can't ask for much more than that!

    Kenz T.

    This rooftop bar has been one of the best ones I've been. The view and the vibes are everything + the drinks and service being great. Went with friends to have some fun and I would definitely recommend this location no doubt.

    Angela C.

    The food I ordered while at the pool was good. The drinks are always great. Atmosphere is always fun. The view is the best. Service was great.

    Lilly S.

    Great rooftop pool bar, and you don't have to be staying at the hotel to visit! The pina colada was nice and refreshing. The views are awesome and are right in the center of the Sarasota skyline. Servers were attentive and friendly. Def recommend

    Hailey K.

    Some friends and I went here last night and we loved it! Cool views on the rooftop, good drinks, and great atmosphere.

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    Camille G.

    This would be the second best place to watch a sunset besides the beach. Apparently everyone does the same thing. It wasn't full but we can tell who was there just for the view. We found seats at the bar and the cocktails were delicious. Bartenders were attentive. But that view was stunning!! Great vibe and good music. The lite breeze was perfect. I loved this experience! I would do it agin.

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    Lexi M.

    A great before and after dinner spot for a cocktail or two. They have a good cocktail menu but the sights here are what's great. You can see the whole town and out into the gulf.

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    Martine K.

    What a disappointment for a high end hotel. If you want to be served at one of the tables prepare to wait a long time before someone comes by. On day 1 no one came and on day 2 someone came after we waited 15 minutes and went to the bar and got our own drinks. The service at the bar is slow. It seems there are lots of people up here doing nothing. I've even seen managers walking about without seeming to notice the growing line of agitated customers. No one clears off the tables as people get up. At around 4pm the sun is super blasting and several of the umbrellas are not working. The beer refrigerator was constantly open as it appears there is something wrong wth the latch. Bartenders constantly close it only to have it reopen a second later. I can't imagine how the beers stay cool wth the sun blaring down on it. The Pepsi was out on the soda gun and no one seemed to want to add on another tank. Keep in mind an 18 percent gratuity is added to your bill. We had two "weak" drinks (they don't even fill the jigger ) and a Pepsi for $40. I would highly recommend you try elsewhere for a rooftop bar.

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    11 months ago

    Great atmosphere! Good drinks & amazing scenery. Not the best food in the city but one of the best views for sure.

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    Just a great view of Sarasota Bay and refreshing cocktails. Very professional waitstaff and good appetizers

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    Liam the bartender was the best ever!!! So positive and fun! Makes the best espresso martinis in the world.

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    The rooftop is amazing!! Staff is very attentive and the view is perfect! Good food and drinks too!

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    3 years ago

    Best place in town !! :) Great drinks, food, and staff! Not to mention the amazing view! So fab

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    It's the best place ever, pool party weekend at night, amazing party, love it, nice view, nice service, totally recommend!!!!!!

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    Brewster's Gastropub - Brew Burger with Street Corn

    Brewster's Gastropub

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    Friday, January 16, 2026 - Two for a burger bite. Not before the FST show…read more (GOSUB to the **** for the meat/burger of the review ((smile)) ) I have reviewed about 30 restaurants in and around Sarasota since 2021 when we moved down permanently and are members of the FST. On this Friday night, nothing was going right. My wife was delayed at school etc. So then a delayed departure from Venice, a false stop at Mad Moe's for a burger in Osprey (PACKED) and then a direct shot and parking across from FST we hope for a quick burger or something at the bar or restaurant at FST? But it was PACKED and they weren't serving any more???? We threw our tickets in the trash because now we could not make it back in time, (( frown :-( )) So a walk to Main Street to see if Patrick's or anybody might have room for two? NOPE. and we were walking along and THERE WAS BREWSTER's GASTROPUB!!!!!!!!!! For some reason I have 128 restaurants on my Sarasota Favorites list and Brewster's was not on it? I checked them on as I entered??? Looked VERY full at the bar, and most tables were full but it looked like we had a shot...... and there was a four top high-top!!!!!!! WIDE OPEN!! I think the no table service might be the delineator. We weren't looking for a sit down "dining" and full service gig. Nor did we need the overhead and pomp and circumstance of a host/hostess, army of bus staff, a waitstaff and being waited on with drinks and water and etc? ******** We came to EAT GOOD SIMPLE FOOD and have FUN. **** And that's what we did!!! "Todd" at the bar was friendly and fantastic. All the bartenders and staff were helpful and friendly. The "security guy" when he saw me at the bar for about 20 seconds helped me get some ketchup. Zone defense and team effort!!!! I got the signature Brew Burger and a side of Street Corn and had an endless glass of water w/ lemon I think I had Todd fill about 5 times. My wife and I bantered about what the Street Corn would be and we were happily surprised with the authentic Mexican Street Corn (elotes?) on the cob with a stick and a delightful creamy Chile, garlic, and Cotija cheese sauce I think. (problem is we gobble them up before we could figure out the exact sauce composition here. BUT it was very tasty. 10/10 The burger (for this adult usually nutritarian plant-based eater) was EXACTLY what I had hoped for. A wonderfully fresh an warm brioche bun, fantastic angus burger, cheddar and a "secret sauce" . I got lettuce onion and pickles which are standard...... this was VERY VERY VERY tasty. only quip is I will opt for sauce on the side and its was a little too much sauce. This was mega and uber better than some greasy Five Guys or Smashburger or any of that stuff. 10/10 My wife got the Shroom & Swiss Burger that had a wonderful portobello mushroom on it nicely cooked, terrific angus burger properly cooked exactly as we ordered it, she loved the blue cheese perfect amount, She also felt a bit TOO much of the secret sauce, but its pretty tasty so not a catastrophe. This was also an AWESOME burger!! 10/10 The sweet potato fries were not crazy greasy and perfectly crisp but not crunchy for fries - good, cross-cut and obviously bulk bag. Cut or sliced would be nicer but of course not expected, its a side. 7/10 The place is clean and glassware and silverware perfectly clean. The counter/bar service is fantastic. I had to make a few trips for ketchup and place ware and etc but hey when your wife gets one of the better vodka cranberry w/lemon and club in a large tumble for $9 instead of $15 or $16 for a 6 oz martini glass with 4 oz of watery drink........ its a home run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With all the TVs and sports that is probably the summary of my review. Brewster's Gastropub is a Grand Slam for food and service......and especially burgers!!! Bravo Zulu.

    Every thing about Brewsters is phenomenal. Food, outstanding, great beer and awesome servers…read more Plenty of TVs for sports watching, just an all around fun place

    Perspective Rooftop Bar - bars - Updated May 2026

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