Best Nightlife in Sarasota

"Location: 5238 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242 Hours: Open 11am to 12am most days, opening at 9am on Sundays. The high-energy and buzzing ambiance of the Siesta Key Oyster Bar, locally known as SKOB, will engage the kids and satisfy the pickiest of eaters. The Oyster Bar has a kid’s menu, with a small portioned burger, grilled cheese, chicken tenders, and fish tacos and coloring games to keep them busy."

"Siesta Key Oyster Bar – or S.K.O.B., as locals affectionately call it – gets its name from the oysters, among other seafood, it serves. But it’s also one of Siesta Village’s busiest watering holes, decorated with dollar bills from past customers, and regularly features live music. S.K.O.B. offers open-air deck seating, as well as patio seating overlooking Ocean Boulevard."

"One of the best venues for oyster lovers is the Siesta Key Oyster Bar. The casual seafood menu at this island-style patio bar is award-winning, and the oysters are the highlight of a visit. Alongside the other seafood dishes, there are also wings and burgers on this diverse menu."

"Just a short walk from the beautiful beaches, Cafe Gabbiano brings Italy to Siesta Key. Guests can explore the world of wine with over 200 in the collection available on site. With decades of dining experience, this culinary team has created a delicious and unique menu influenced by family recipes and coupled with a friendly service team."

"Cafe Gabbiano is a casual fine dining restaurant in Sarasota Fl (Siesta Key). We source local ingredients and have a great blend of classic and modern Italian dishes. At Cafe Gabbiano everything is made to order as we want each dish to be fresh."

"Just a short walk from the beaches of Sarasota, Café Gabbiano brings Italy to Siesta Key. Fresh made pastas, steak, fish and seasonal ingredients make up our casual fine dining menu"

"Marina Jack’s offers two completely different dining experiences, says Dine Sarasota. If you sit inside the restaurant, there is a slightly formal feel that is perfect for special occasions and you can enjoy stunning water views. ON the other hand, al fresco dining has a relaxed atmosphere that reflects the Sarasota lifestyle, and guests can enjoy the live music that is played daily."

"This is one of the places you take out of town guests for the view, the outdoor atmosphere, and the classic Sarasota lifestyle feel. You can dine outdoors to live music. Or, inside in a more formal setting with a great water view."

"is an authentic Italian restaurant featuring made-from-scratch brick oven pizza and other Italian cuisine. The restaurant has been around for more than 20 years and owner/chef Flavio Cristofoli, hails straight from Italy. Pair any dish here with the perfect glass of wine from the extensive wine selection."

"Very nice place, comfortable reclining chairs, a server comes to you, takes your order and brings the food out. They server adult beverages and bonus we went..."

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"Another restaurant conveniently located at St. Armands Circle isTommy Bahama. While Tommy Bahama has a few locations, it still offers excellent dining and sweeping sunset views. We frequently go for drinks, apps, and honestly, for their bread (no shame!)."

"I love the food here but the hostess staffing is horrendous. The first time I got bad service, I shrugged it off to the hostess having a bad day."

"Hands down one of the best meals I’ve had and I travel a lot. The service was outstanding and the ambiance was perfect. Will definitely be back!"

"3 Keys is a craft brewery and family-friendly eatery featuring a weekly evolving selection of small batch, handcrafted beers in an inviting and relaxing atmosphere. Their menu consists of interesting and wholesome appetizers, sandwiches, tacos, burgers and pizzas made daily from scratch. (We recommend the tacos and the trivia nights!) They have great food specials, music, activities and community events each week."

"Had a flight of IPA's - 6 different beers (5 IPA's, 1 PA) and all were delicious. The beer provider Tony was knowledgeable and v..."

"Absolutely fabulous food, perfectly and authentically spiced, seasoned and prepared. Served hot and quickly. The lunch special is a generous portion and ..."

"Tamiami Trail, Venice, (941) 218-6418, docksidewaterfrontgrill.com. This eatery, part of the Gecko’s chain, offers seating right next to the lapping waters of the Intracoastal, and the menu provides plenty of tasty, unpretentious seafood dishes. Try the grouper sandwich or the lobster rolls, or splurge for a big seafood entrée or a surf and turf combo."

"Tamiami Trail; 941-218-6418; geckosgrill.com/dockside-waterfront-grill. Part of the Sarasota-based Gecko’s Hospitality Group, Dockside Waterfront Grill places diners in a fun, Old Florida setting overlooking Roberts and Dona bays. Open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m."

"Casual Waterfront Dining & Authentic Florida Charm at Venice's historic Fisherman's Wharf Marina. Fresh seafood & sunset at this local gem owned..."

"5717 18th St. E., Ellenton; 941-722-2391; woodysriverroo.com. Woody’s River Roo, opened in 2003, is the Woodring family’s waterfront sister business of beloved downtown Bradenton bar The Lost Kangaroo. Dubbed “The Roo with the View,” Woody’s offers a charming Old Florida experience on the north bank of the Manatee River in Ellenton."

"This favorite is located in nearby Ellenton on Manatee River. Affectionately known as the Roo, Woody’s River Roo Pub and Grill provides Old Florida-style dining in a fun atmosphere. This family-owned restaurant offers fresh seafood in a casual environment."

"Located just south of downtown Bradenton, the Village of the Arts features early 20th century bungalows where residents live, work, and play, with homes doubling as art galleries, specialty stores and even a vinyl record shop called Jerk Dog. Art walks take place the first Friday of each month, but you can visit the village on any given day for dinner or lunch at one of the neighborhood’s four charming restaurants. Arte Caffe serves thin-crust pizza, homemade pasta and other authentic Italian classics while Ortygia offers genuine Sicilian, French and Mediterranean-style cuisine."

"The Village of the Arts is an eclectic artists community that includes more than 100 homes, art galleries, studios, workshops, restaurants, and cafes for working artists. The village is over 36 acres and has many artist cottages from the 1920s and 1930s that have been restored to their former glory. Many of the cottages have received an artistic upgrade with bright colors that create a truly artistic feel."

"It consists of individual homes over a four block area that have been rehabed and turned into art studios and unique…. Frequently Asked Questions about Bradenton. The top attractions to visit in Bradenton are:"

"This unique art gallery is a must-see for its unconventional collection. It’s the only gallery in America that displays Italian artist and pianist Massimo Meda’s 3D-fluorescent paintings, concrete Medablocks and stainless-steel furniture. It has its own in-residence Italian artist, Fabio Dal Boni, who paints award-winning fine art photography on aluminium and canvas."

"If you would like to learn a little more about the history of the area, the Florida Maritime Museum provides you with a glimpse of the people and events that shaped Florida into the state it is today. The museum occupies 4 acres of land and includes the historic fishing village of Cortez as well as a 1912 schoolhouse building. The Florida Maritime Museum was designed to showcase the significance of the regional commercial fishing industry."

"Florida Maritime Museum 4415 119th Street W Cortez, Florida 34215 • 941-708-6121. A non-profit organization, the old Cortez Rural Graded School was transformed into the Florida Maritime Museum to educate visitors on the topic of Florida’s maritime heritage. It sits on 1.6 hectares (four acres) of land in the historic fishing village of Cortez."

"Discover old Florida through the history of Cortez Fishing Village. Explore the traveling exhibits such as the current attraction, Caught in the Storm, 100 Years of Florida Hurricanes. Permanent exhibits feature an expansive shell collection, ship models, and more."