Had 1 naughty and 1 nice shot: The nice was lighter and…read moreacidic Naughty was dark and anise flavored It all depends on what the particular bartender wants to make. It's up to them They're great mixologist so it'll be something fun and creative This is great spot for unique special craft cocktails I'm waiting to come back and try the cereal with spiked milk Always great ambiance, especially the hidden back room

This great speakeasy bar in downtown Sarasota offers a back door alley entrance, making the whole…read moreexperience even more enjoyable. It has a cool vibe and inviting atmosphere, with friendly service and innovative cocktails. The extensive menu features some very unique drinks with fun names and great combinations, the food was nice as well. It's a good option for happy hour, pricier than other good bars downtown, but still a good option. We will come back and try more of their cocktails!

The food is small portions and very mild, but comes out hot and fast…read more Great for families or date night. Parking is a little bit of a pain in the butt, but service is polite. They have great drinks and the exclusive Paella is great. Come, give it a go and bring a friend or significant other. You won't be disappointed.

Was a very busy night downtown. Parked on the 5th level of the State Street parking ramp and the…read moreelevator was out of order! Not the best start. We ordered the watermelon salad and the Queso de Cabra. Both were very good. We then ordered the lamb skewers, the beef cheeks, shrimp and the potatoes. Everything was good except for the shrimp. We had the Flan for dessert which was great. The restaurant is very noisy so I would suggest getting an outdoor table. Our server was terrific with great service and suggestions. The restaurant has an upstairs, downstairs, bar and outdoor seating. We also enjoyed the Sangria. Our friend ordered a gin and tonic and a glass of white wine. He complained to the server how small the glasses were. Our bill for four of us was $260 which is way too high for the size of the portions.

Been here many times over the years and this place is awesome. Ambiance, food (from Koyo) and craft…read moredrinks are always excellent. Prior to today's visit, I would have given this place 5/5 stars. Today, the music was not only too loud (losing its established sophistication, but also the type of music they were playing is different from the past repertoire of music). It cheapened the place and IMO lost a bit of its luster. Hence, my 4/5 rating.

Port of Kojos and Deli…read more High end- high price Good fancy- feels like NY Like it! Go to see and be seen.

A five star first dining experience at 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen. The amazing Greek food met with…read moreattentive service by our waitress, Shannon made it an enjoyable night. We were impressed with her recommendations. She made us feel very welcome, which added to our fantastic meal. We enjoyed all of the appetizers - spanakopita, grilled octopus, spicy fries with feta, and dolmades. All were delicious, however, my favorites were the dolmades and grilled octopus. For dinner, we ordered the beet and feta salad and open face lamb and chicken pita. Absolutely delicious! To end our meal, we shared the carrot cake with pecans and cranberries. The combination was out of this world. Looking forward to dining here again. Thank you for the great meal and service.

My spouse and I went in while walking around the area. The food was very good. We got 3 appetizers:…read moreMontreal's Poutine (We love FF's like this. There was a good amount of cheese curds and the gravy with the FF's were perfect. Truffle Burrata, also very good the black garlic is strong but it worked nicely with the dish. A large serving. My spouse loves mushrooms. I like them but it was still really good. Cubed yellow fin tuna: Also a very large portion and good flavour but it could have gone without the tomatos (and I love tomato's) And perhaps served with a rice cup or something to scoop it up. Everything is diced up so it makes it kind of messy to eat. We got a burger to split. we didn't order a side but the waiter I guess put them in anyhow. The FF without the poutine are just ok. The burger on the other hand was really good and cooked perfectly. We split everything and took home left overs, as it was a lot of food. We shared the butterscotch gelato and had coffee to go with it. The service is good, The athompshere is pleasant. We will definitely be back to try some of the other items. I'm not a greek fan so I wouldn't touch those but my husband will. :)

We heard from the grapevine, Element had a good happy hour. Our group consisted of two couples. We…read morewere early enough to snag seats at the bar. Wine and martinis were priced at $7.00 ($10 for espresso martinis) and appetizers were priced at $7.00 and they were very tasty, especially the steak tacos and chicken parm sliders. Bar service was outstanding, our bar tender, Faith never allowed us to run empty!

We had an absolutely phenomenal lunch at the lounge last week. From the moment we walked in, we…read morewere greeted with warm, smiles that set the tone for what turned into a delightful afternoon. We ordered the burgers and they were cooked to absolute perfection. Probably the best burgers in Sarasota and the price point can't be beat!!!! Only $12 for prime Juicy and so flavorful the buns were fluffy and soft. The atmosphere was cozy and polished perfect for our lingering conversations over lunch. Our service was attentive without ever feeling rushed. If you're looking for a lunch spot that delivers on quality, comfort and old-school charm with modern twist look no further than this place... we can't wait to come back for more.

Our group booked brunch here for 2 groups during a wedding weekend and wow, this is the spot! They…read moresat us in a cool little private room tucked in the back. The cocktail variety was top notch and all the food was delicious. Our group enjoyed the avocado toast with the whole wheat sourdough, noting the bread was so good. We also had the pork sandwich and naked burger. All solid choices. The specialty that day was biscuits and gravy with the most amazing gravy with a little spice. Our server Kristy was so lovely and took care of us so much. I would definitely recommend checking this out for Brunch and it looks like they have some great Lunch and Dinner options. The little outdoor patio would be great for nice weather.

Awesome! Place to go! Bartenders are great! A perfect selection of spirits, and the service is…read moreoutstanding. We stopped in for a in-between meal bite and had a wonderful experience. Can't say enough good about State Street and it's folks that work there. Parking is great as well as it's right next to the big garage.

Came here for drinks/ dinner/ the view. The sunset and…read morestunning views did not disappoint. Rio, our server/bartender, was extremely personable and very attentive. Drinks were great- extensive bar menu. Our food was excellent and quick to arrive . Many items if not, all are from the main restaurant downstairs. We ordered the hummus, Israeli salad and chicken, and margherita flatbread all outstanding. No room for dessert.

We celebrated my sister's birthday at the rooftop and had such a fun night. The views were great,…read moreand the live salsa music was amazing, the band was great. The cocktails were delicious too. Huge thank you to Nicky, the manager. She really made our night with her hospitality and how attentive she was, and thank you for the tequila shots for my sister's birthday! Rolando, our server, was super nice as well. Such a great staff all around. We'll definitely be back.

My wife and I ate in the garden recently. My wife's food was excellent. I'm a vegetarian and…read moresurprisingly there is no vegetarian entree. I got some surperb tomato soup, and all I could order for dinner in this upscale beautiful please was tacos. So I got two vegetarian tacos which frankly were kind of tasteless. There were more than twice as much as in some other local mexican places and were not great. The drinks, service and atmosphere in the garden were perfect, but as a vegetarian, I just don't understand why such a fine restaurant can't figure out to have at least one tasty first class entree.

We stopped for a few pre-dinner drinks on the suggestion of friends and were blown away. Literal…read moreworks of art.

There's a floral pop up event of some sort going on The food…read morewas great! And the drinks were unique and tasted even better! The charcuterie was like a dream, and the Popsicle champagne drink wasn't too shabby! The service was good, and it wasn't too busy when I went. There's definitely photo ops for days for all my fellow content creators! The manger was friendly as well, and was nice enough to check in on all the guests here and there. Will def come back soon!

Would we return? Maybe…read more We tried Wink Wink before a symphony at Van Wezel two evenings ago. The menu - though not expansive - offered a fish, a steak, a chicken, a pasta, a burger, wagyu meatloaf, salads and several other options, appetizers, a full bar & wine. The four of us were very pleased with the food, service - and live music (guitar/singer was excellent). Overall experience, 4.8 stars out of 5. For that, we'd definitely return. However - the parking experience was a fiasco. Given this was our first visit, my husband circled the hotel/restaurant twice as the clogged pull-in area was full and there was no valet in sight. Also / no signage to direct us. Finally - my husband opted to pull into a reserved lot behind the hotel/restaurant and temporarily parked as I sought someone to direct us.... I walked past the valet "station" - nobody there (perhaps busy with other guests) and I headed to the restaurant to request assistance with parking. My husband followed shortly as he found the valet and asked if ok to leave the car - the male valet handed us a parking placard and said he'd take care of it, no problem. Ten minutes later a young lady valet approached our table - telling us she dug thru my glovebox to find us - asking if we realized she could have us towed. Beyond rude. We attempted to tell her the other valet had checked us in - but she continued down a shaming diatribe at our table - telling us how folks park back there illegally, etc. When we asked to speak to a manager, the young lady valet informed us that her company was a third party and she was not employed by the restaurant so our dissatisfaction with her rude & threatening behavior was nothing the hotel or restaurant manager could do anything about.... Eventually she walked away /her nasty attitude intact - and the male valet squared things so we could enjoy a lovely dinner. When exiting, no valet in sight again, we waited at the pull-in area where two other couples stood next to cars asking us where they were supposed to park or find the valet. Another couple were standing next to their car asking where the valets went, waiting for their keys to depart. Fiasco. Time for a better valet system! So Wink Wink gets a 5 but the valet is a big negative. We live here year round and there are too many options in Sarasota to deal with a valet threatening to tow us at our dining table.

The food was really good! However, we really miss the Escargot Appetizer and Bananas Foster for…read moredessert. Those two items were what made us try this restaurant to begin with many years ago. Please bring them back!

For Mothers Day,I wanted to try something different and booked Cafe on St. Armand's- where Cafe…read moreEurope use to be. The restaurant is very large offering both indoor and outdoor dining. Inside has 3 rooms; bar area, and two dining rooms. Mediterranean tapas inspired menu- we shared some small plates. The grilled octopus, chicken souvlaki, kefta pita( my favorite) and Moroccan hot honey sliders. Everything was delicious and the drinks complimented the entrees. My Spanish gin and tonic was very different (good) and beautifully prepared. My wife had lemon- lavender tequila and Paloma and both were refreshing. Luis was a terrific server who made some recommendations and knew the menus. A worthwhile find that deserves another visit- especially during happy hours.