After a relaxing day at Siesta Key beach, we stopped at The Cottage for lunch. I cannot say enough great things about this restaurant. It's got a relaxing beach vibe with outside seating and a nice patio in the back with enough shade. I could tell that they host nightly entertainment here with a small stage. For lunch, I ordered the lobster maki roll. I'm not a big sushi fan, but I was intrigued. This lobster roll was one of the best sushi rolls I've had in a long time. Also ordered include the blackened grouper sandwich, billionaire burger, and tempura shrimp appetizer. Our group loved every entree. The cocktails were also refreshing. I really loved my jalapeño watermelon margarita. Our server was wonderful - very friendly and quick service. Definitely an enjoyable lunch or dinner spot! read more

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We booked this place via OpenTable since it received great reviews. We ended up parking next door since 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. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Sarasota/Siesta Key during our one-week trip--we liked it so much we went back a second time. The first night we tried for dinner but couldn't get a table with a two-hour wait, so we came back for lunch on two different days right at opening and were seated right away. The food is delicious and everything feels fresh. The steak skewers were our favorite. The only letdown was the lobster roll--we didn't really like the sauce. Other than that, everything was great. Highly recommend! read more

I really liked this dining experience. This place is right in the heart of Siesta Key. It has a total tropical vacation vibe. We ate lunch on the front porch under a tiki roof, which was fantastic! I had a big delicious margarita with fresh lime juice. Our food was really fresh and good. I appreciated that this restaurant had gluten and dairy free choices. They had healthy choices as well as some really delicious looking more substantial fair. Our waitress was very personable and we enjoyed chatting with her. We got a visit from the manager and she was absolutely lovely! The Mexican restaurant next-door was hopping, but I was really glad that we chose this spot for our lunch. read more

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We've been to Siesta Key multiple times but have never eaten here. It was highly recommended so we went when we were there on a girls trip. Seated promptly outside. The vibe was nice- the decor was cute. We ordered a few apps to share: the short rib bites and the tuna tiradito. Both were fantastic- I can't stop thinking about the short rib bites. They had great flavor and were super tender. It was a unique twist on short rib which was nice also. The tuna was extremely fresh, some of the best in Siesta Key. I prefer more of an Asian style tuna vs the truffle sauce it was in but still good. Entree wise, we all ordered something different: the anticucho wagyu skewers, the patio salad with steak, the forbidden salmon, and the Thai curry grouper. Everyone gave their food a 4/5 or 5/5. I personally had the grouper- it was very good and cooked well. A little too spicy for me- I was able to eat it but would've enjoyed it more if less spicy. The waitress did warn me but I wasn't expecting that much of a kick. A few hiccups we had: brussel sprouts came out late and weren't hot and my side salad never arrived so we just had her remove that from the tab. Something we noticed that was definitely a little shady- the bill she brought us had the item removed but once we ran the card and brought it back, the charge was added back on. We caught it and just deducted that from our total but it seemed a little sneaky. Overall, we had a good experience and would go back. Food was great read more

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I've been to this restaurant a few times while vacationing in Siesta Key. We keep coming back because we always get a quality meal despite the location being in a touristy area. The food is always on point. The ceviche was great. Very refreshing. The tuna appetizer was excellent. The blackened grouper sandwich was a hit. read more

The grouper sandwich was not fresh it tasted like a couple days old dark in color also the ambiance was extremely hot didn't fill water glass with ice however service was very friendly other than didn't tell us it was happy hour disappointed read more

Perfect spot to grab lunch! Menu is not overwhelming, food is fresh and flavorful. Both indoor and outdoor seating. The lobster maki rolls are fantastic! read more

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The food was good, but if you get any sort of salmon, whether it's the kids or the adults, it is going to be small. The service was a 7 out of 10. She complimented my sisters hair and my sparkles on my face, but she forgot tons bring me something and I didn't get it until we were finished with our food. The ambiance was a 8 out of 10, it was a little bit dark, it could have been lighter. read more

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Cheeseburger is consistently one of the best anywhere! A must stop any time I'm in Siesta.

The service was good. First time my friend and I were there (would go back) Great place to take visitors, can go shopping before or after U eat. Enjoyable afternoon read more

While at the beach we started feeling peckish so we brainstormed places to eat and this spot had great reviews. Kind hostesses offered indoor or outdoor seating upon arrival. We needed to cool off so inside it was. I started with a refreshing Adam & Eve cocktail. Then we all shared a delicious calamari appetizer. My entree the siesta seafood scampi was divine. Definitely a great spot to relax and rewind after a beach day! read more

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The best grouper sandwich I have ever had!!! Visited Siesta Key this past weekend and stopped by The Cottage for lunch. I have never been to either and was so happy we came by. The restaurant is small but quaint. It's an old log cabin and the story of the restaurant is on the wall. The Food was outstanding!!! The grouper sandwich tempura fried was amazing!!! So flavorful and perfectly cooked. It truly was the best grouper sandwich I've ever eaten. Service was very good. We had a superb lunch and am only sorry this place isn't local to me. read more

The Cottage - Calamari and Tuna Tacos - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I've been here once before, but I decided to come out with my son because it was a nice day out and he wanted to be outside. I was unable to figure out what I wanted for lunch and I was torn between the grouper sandwich or the seared tuna. The waitress was amazing and told me she would surprise me. She surprised me with half of each and a smaller portion of fries and the courtyard salad so I could try both. I was very impressed with the service and I can't wait to come back. read more

The Cottage - Plantains - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Always great food at the Cottage! We enjoyed our dinner on the back patio listening to live music under the stars! The service was impeccable - a waiter, not ours, noticed our table wobbling and volunteered to fix it on the fly with a few smartly placed drink coasters - wobble gone! Small touch to please guests - thank you! read more

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This is a gem of a restaurant! We had dinner on the back patio last night and the area was so peaceful and quaint. It was nice to step out of the busy street and crowds to enjoy a quiet dinner. The live musician added a wonderful touch to the ambiance with his instrumental music. Our server was vey nice, attentive and knowledgeable. Our group of 6 all thoroughly enjoyed our food (scallops, poke bowl, plantain chips, antichuko, Thai curry grouper, seafood scampi). Everything was so fresh with wonderful flavors! Absolutely the best restaurant so far in Siesta Key!!! read more

The Cottage - Back patio area - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Absolutely delicious! The food here is crafted handmade down to the delicious tartar sauce. I ordered the blackened grouper sandwich and my friend had the tuna sandwich, both which were delicious and flavorful. We also had the hummus which you can tell was made from scratch. So good in fact that I ordered some to go. The drinks were also delicious, ordered a mocktail strawberry limeade which was to die for. A bit high on the price side for a beach casual environment, but the food is so good that it's completely worth it. This is a new favorite spot that I will definitely be coming back to. Service was extra friendly, and I have dietary restrictions which they had no problem accommodating. Do yourself a favor and definitely come here to eat! read more

We have been here 3x in the last 2 weeks and it's fantastic! Menu wording is a bit pretentious- however do not let that stop you from eating here. EVERYTHING we ordered was so delicious! The service was great, even though they were very busy- which only shows that they have an organized kitchen staff who work well together. Jessica the bartender, was so sweet and knew how to make our drink order perfectly! read more

First time at a the Cottage the food was delicious! Our waiter was very nice and attentive. We picked to sit outside on the porch which was great pick. Overall I give this place a 10/10! read more

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We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere at The Cottage. The tempura shrimp, salmon tartare, and burger were great; the seafood scampi was a standout and absolutely delicious. The service was pretty slow and not the friendliest; we were told it was offseason so they had less help, but not sure that should be an excuse. Overall very nice and a definite recommend when in the area. read more

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The cottage is so cute! We sat on the front porch, at first we were nervous with the temperature but they have so many fans it was very comfortable. The team there is fantastic we had someone with a shellfish allergy and they went above and beyond to ensure they were safe during the meal! They have some great dishes on the menu but the tuna sandwich with the truffle fries was the best! read more

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The food was incredible - the anticichos were incredible - a great take on a Peruvian dish, and my son loved the tuna tiradito. Great location, and Rachel our server was the best! read more

Great food! Great staff the food has flavor and unique and creative dishes. perfect place for a romantic date! especially the outside courtyard kind of hidden very quiet and romantic! my favorite restaurant on the key! it's also fun to say inside it's a nice atmosphere prices are reasonable staff is great and the food is beyond great!. 10 out of 10 in my book read more

Had my dinner here on my first night of my getaway. It was pretty busy when I walked in but they had some open tables in the back and had live music toward the end of my meal. It was a slightly cool evening but they had portable heaters spaced throughout the tables. Overall, the vibe was beachy, tropical. Something that is very fitting in the village of Siesta Key, for sure. I ordered their lobster bisque to start. It was quite filling. Very flavorful, had chunks or veggies and (potatoes?) I then ordered their poke bowl with tuna. The waitress suggested a sauce that I unfortunately cannot remember. I took her suggestion though and it was good. The prominent flavors were soy sauce and Wasabi and you can't really go wrong with that. There were freshly avocado, chopped mangoes and veggies in the poke bowl. Very tasty and a great light dinner after the lobster bisque. I was finishing my glass of wine when the musician started playing. It sounded like lo-fi to me but I'm not sure. Anyway, it was rather soothing and I enjoyed it. I ordered another glass of wine, stuck around for a couple more of his music and tipped the guy. It was quite nice for a Sunday evening actually. My waitress was super nice. Didn't rush me at all. read more

The Cottage - Tuna poke bowl - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Stopped by here for lunch. Cute restaurant and good service. Thoroughly enjoyed my order of Peruvian ceviche. The server recommended ordering the plantain chips since the ceviche doesn't come with anything. Very good pairing. The plantains were nice and crispy. Really enjoyed the sauces it came with, especially the cheese based one. read more

The Cottage - Peruvian ceviche and plantain chips with two sauces - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Food is consistently good. Ample choices of seafood as well as beef and unique salads. Attentive servers are always a plus. Al fresco dining as well as porch and also bar and inner courtyard. Makes a nice stop when company comes. You'll really like it. read more

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We stopped by The Cottage last year and loved it so much that we knew we had to come back. On that first visit, we sat on the porch and enjoyed appetizers, the mussels were so delicious we ended up ordering a second round. This year, for my boyfriend's birthday dinner, we stopped in again for drinks and, of course, the mussels. I had the white sangria, which was perfectly refreshing, and he ordered the old fashioned and the candied cherries in it were unbelievably good! Our server, Stacey, was wonderful! she was attentive, fun, and took both my allergy and my preferences seriously. We grabbed a hightop by the bar around 7 on a Sunday evening, and the bartender was just as friendly and welcoming. The only downside was that the bathroom was messy, but overall, we had another fantastic experience and will definitely keep coming back. read more

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Tiff is an amazing GM. Went above and beyond all weekend. Remembering all of our names and made us feel extremely special. We are here for a bachelorette and she gave us recommendations for everywhere to go. We got drinks and appetizers to share. The blackened chicken and caesar salad were delish and so was the calamari. The vibes are extremely high and the other staff were extremely kind. Will definetly be back! read more

The Cottage - Cucumber-rita - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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So it's a really good place. First time we went a few weeks ago the guy at the host station said nothing was available inside and we could sit outside next to a very hot heater - it was a cool nite. This despite the fact we could clearly see it wasn't packed and people were finishing up. So we sat for 2 minutes and a couple left. I went over to a young lady working there and she said sure we could be seated in there - and we were. So ... moving on. Next time we went the host was excellent - telling us it'd be 5 mins and she was right on time! Excellent servers. The Drinks were good, food was very good. Grouper was fresh tasting and the truffle fries were - you gotta get them! The Curry Cauliflower steak my partner got was terrific. So a really great dinner. Place itself is fine. Comfortable layout read more

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The Cottage is one of my favorite restaurants! The patio salad is the best salad ever! I get the appetizer sized portion and add blackened shrimp. They have a kids burger that you can ask for and they are the size of a normal burger but a fraction of the price of their billionaire burger so this works out perfectly for the whole family! They also have a couple of good mocktails! It can get loud when they have musicians play inside the restaurant in the evenings. Lunch outside on their front patio is perfect. They have fans outside for when it's hot and you can people watch everyone walking or driving down the street. The service has always been great! read more

The Cottage - Patio salad with blackened shrimp and blue cheese on the side - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Our favorite dinner while in Siesta Key. There is a nice porch with lots of fans or plenty of seating inside. The service was fantastic and they had a nice cocktail and beer menu. The lobster bisque was to die for. I would come back here every night just to eat this. The lobster roll was good but did not hold a candle to the bisque. Wonderful experience and would absolutely go back. read more

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We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of food and drinks at this location, amongst a very touristy area. They had an eclectic menu which was full of fresh, delicious food. Our waitress was helpful and provided honest suggestions and feedback. We ate well and enjoyed the entire experience. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in Siesta Village. read more

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Our family arrived on a Friday night without a reservation and The Cottage was able to promptly seat us in an outdoor corner table! The Cottage had live music and lively ambience for the busy Friday night. For my drink I went with the red sangria glass and it was tasty and flavorful. I went with the Lobster Roll for my entree and it was delicious and fresh! The service was also really good and quick. I would highly recommend the Cottage for a nice dinner in Siesta Key. read more

The Cottage - Lobster Maki Roll - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Five stars across the board. Food. Service. Ambiance. I have been to Siesta Key multiple times and just found The Cottage this trip as a client bought me a gift card. Wow. I was missing out. The Cottage is a nice unassuming island restaurant/bar. This was not a high traffic week but I sat at the bar on both visits. Yes, it was so good I returned a second time! Highly recommend the short ribs appetizer. Beyond! Also great seafood choices including lobster bisque, tuna tacos and Grouper sandwich. I am so glad I found The Cottage. I will definitely be back! read more

This is ALWAYS a must-do whenever I'm in Sarasota. It's a bit pricey but worth it. I usually get the dinner Mahi which is consistently amazing year after year. Today I'm here for lunch, at the bar, and I'm getting the Poke Bowl but with blackened salmon. I recommend sitting in the front outside not the back patio. read more

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Great local restaurant in Siesta Key. I had the beef short rib entree that I devoured and forgot to take a photo of, but it was delicious. My drink was refreshing and perfect after a day out in the sun. This was my first time to Siesta Key and eating here was the best part of the trip. read more

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Food is always solid here. I liked how almost everything on the menu sounded so good. I would have tried everything if I could. Great spot to enjoy after a day at the beach. Was sat outside immediately and didn't get bit by any no-see-ums by the plants. Perfectly cooked grouper with nice coconut curry flavors but the rice was a bit mushy. Burger was delish and soft. Both were even good the next day. Definitely a repeat visit place to keep going to when in the area read more

The Cottage - Grouper Curry - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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This is a great place. Real beach feeling, with a very pleasant atmosphere. We were served by Sean, and he was awesome. Nothing short of excellent. And the food... delicious. I had the Forbidden Salmon. The fish itself was cooked perfectly, the black rice also great, the entree was very well composed. I recommend this place to anyone that wants a high quality meal at a decent price and at a lovely location. read more

The Cottage - The Forbidden Salmon - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Everything was perfect- my waitress Carly was warm & friendly - she recommended the tuna tacoshimo & short rib bites to start & they might be my new favourite of life As a NYC native I have access to extremely good food but the cottage ranks among the best I've enjoyed in a while Can't wait to try other dishes & restaurants by the same owner. shout out to Stacy as well read more

The Cottage - delicious - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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This was a great afternoon pick me up after a stormy day at the beach! After failing to check the weather app and driving the hour to Siesta Key to only arrive at the beach and watch lightning striking the nearby palms, we decided the day could not be a total bust. Enter The Cottage, a beach bar themed beach bar with tapas, cocktails, and friendly service. A little on the pricey side? Sure. Some parking spots? Yes. Good food? Also yes. Some people at my table ordered (virgin) pina coladas, which I will say were quite good. I had the cocktail with fig vodka, which I did not enjoy as much as I was hoping I would. Everyone enjoyed their food though, and the waiter was very kind enough to give us his recommendations when I asked. He had some solid evidence backing up his choices, too. I went with the tuna tacos per his suggestion, and they were rather good. I also thought that the truffle fries were tasty, too. I would certainly revisit The Cottage on my next visit to Siesta Key for its fun beach vibe and the selection of small plates. read more

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