Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars 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."

"UPDATE: As of June 2019, the Anna Maria Oyster Bar is no longer serving brunch. However, they open at 11 a.m. every day, so it’s still a great location for lunch and bubbles!"

"Aqua blue waters rolling in on a white powedered sandy beach, all very clean with change houses and washroom facilities."

"4045 Clark Rd., Sarasota, (941) 921-9600; 8203 Cooper Creek Blvd, Bradenton, (941) 359-6400; valentinopizzeria.com, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. A casual, family-friendly and energetic restaurant that serves what it calls “Grandma’s Italian food.” The team passionately makes sauces, stocks, soups and pizza dough daily from scratch. Both locations are open for dine-in, curbside pick-up, take-out and delivery."

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"A staple in Bradenton for over 20 years, SweetBerries Frozen Custard & Eatery is the go-to place for a delicious frozen treat you won’t soon forget. Their custard is fresh-made at least two times a day. Using their secret recipe (which includes a bit of egg yolk) and a slow-churn method they create a dense, thick frozen dessert with a premium ice cream taste and far less fat."

"I was waiting for someone to take my order and finally this dude looked me in the eye and he straight up ignored me and went to the people next to me."