Siesta Key beach is a beautiful beach surrounded by beach restaurants and bars with various public areas to access the beach. There is a free Trolley that runs back and forth on Midnight Pass Road allowing easy access to the Village. Johnny's Free Ride is another transportation service that you can contact and request a ride anywhere on Siesta Key Beach. Tips only. 941-928-9200 Our favorite restaurants Captain Curts Crab and Oyster Bar - An Ohio State bar known for their famous Clam Chowder. They do karaoke every Tuesday and Thursday 6-10pm. Sniki Tiki Bar - Captain Curts sister bar located next door. Great option for casual beachy dining & drinking. Anna's Deli - A great place to pick up a sandwich on your way to the beach. Daiquiri Deck - Fun place to go to try some frozen tropical drinks. Daily happy hour from 3-7pm.
Siesta Key Village is a strip of many cafes, shops, restaurants and bars. The Village also offers rental houses or cottages in walking distance from the beach. Our favorites in the Village include Siesta Key Oyster Bar The Cottage Summer House (nicer dinner options) Another Broken Egg (good breakfast option) Meany's Mini Donuts Sun Garden Cafe Cafe Gabbiano's Italian
There is a variety of things to do and places to eat downtown Sarasota. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota Sarasota's Farmers Market 7am-1pm on Saturdays Owen's Fish Camp (one of our favorites) State Street Eating House + Cocktails Kojo Sarasota - modern Asian cuisine Jack Dusty's - restaurant in the Ritz Carlton Bevardi's Salute Restaurant The Gator Club Sarasota - many other bars on this street for late night
St. Armand's Circle - Outdoor shopping and restaurants. Crab and Fin is our favorite restaurant and Kilwin's is the best for ice cream. Lido Key Beach - Beach town close to downtown Sarasota. Ophelia's on the Bay - Waterfront fine dining. Pop Stroke - 18 hole mini golf putting course with a full bar. Lots of other restaurants close by. University Town Center - Sarasota's mall. Waterside - Newer location in Sarasota with many restaurants and boutiques where you can walk around. Osteria 500 is our recommended restaurant there.