Walking into Calusa Brewing feels like stepping into a place built by people who genuinely love…read moregreat beer. The brewery is beautiful--inviting, relaxed, and the kind of spot where you immediately want to settle in for another round. Then came the IPAs. We sampled them all, and every pint told a different story. One crashed over you like a salty Gulf Coast wave, bold and full of energy. Another unfolded like a peaceful walk through a pine forest, layered with earthy bitterness and just the right touch of sweetness. No two tasted alike, and that's exactly what made the experience so much fun. The biggest surprise? Every IPA was memorable. We expected good. We found outstanding. Meeting the brewmaster was the icing on the cake. Learning he's a fellow Stone Brewing fan made for a great conversation, and you can taste the passion and creativity in every glass. To everyone at Calusa Brewing--high fives all around. You made fans out of us, and we can't wait to come back for another flight.

We're from Chicago and we live amongst many great breweries, so naturally we have high expectations…read morefor breweries elsewhere. Calusa Brewing now lives in my heart. What a great place. We traveled to Siesta Key for 5 nights, and ended up and Calusa 2 of those 5 nights. The beer is top notch (I love a boozy IPA), and Pigfish (the attached restaurant) has incredible fresh food. I had the Caesar salad with Cobia both times, and quite frankly that salad is living rent free in my head. All this is to say GO TO CALUSA! I can't wait until my next trip to Siesta Key just so I Can visit this awesome brewery!!

very tasty, the atmosphere is very good and the service is super, just well done, I recommend it to…read moreeveryone Super cool. !!!!!!!!!!!!

Another staple of our time in siesta key is hitting up the siesta key oyster bar. Ironic cuz I…read moredon't eat oysters I'm simply there for the smash burgers. Skob is always packed. Always. But there's a reason behind this. The owner is on site quite a bit it's nice to see him. While the place certainly has quite a few miles on it mostly because it keeps getting beat up during hurricanes it bounces back. Feel free to bring a dollar and staple a dollar to the ceiling or if you're a copper firefighter bring your patch and they will hang it proudly. When I'm on vacation I like my food very simple. A simple double smashburger and fries 100% does me in. For servers are definitely all smiling another staple and not really an expectation but I'm so glad to see it. My wife got a chicken quesadilla not really adventurous again for the same reason. The beers are cold the servers are beautiful and everything is right with the world when I can sit down at siesta key oyster bar.

I've visited 99 Bottles several times for their Bagel Brunch and it never disappoints. The wine &…read morebeer bar is beautifully decorated and sits in a great location--just far enough from the noisy, busy downtown area, allowing you to feel relaxed, yet still convenient, with plenty of public parking nearby. They have a nice outdoor umbrella seating area plus high bar stools inside. The bagels are the real deal--legit New York bagels delivered from New York. Their mimosas are the best I've had anywhere in Sarasota. There's a wonderful variety for bagel lovers: excellent cream cheeses, the bagel with wild smoked salmon, and the classic bacon, egg & cheese (among many other options). Whatever breakfast craving you have, they've got something to satisfy it. The staff is super friendly and helpful--just a really nice group of guys. Highly recommend!

Absolutely love this little hole in the wall in downtown Sarasota. It's always a great stop for a…read morespecial IPA that is unlike any others we've tried. While the vibe is a little bit classier than your average brewery, we really appreciate the selection and interactions with the bartenders.

So many nice eateries in downtown Siesta Key and this is one of them. Great sports bar but with a…read morenice porch too. Excellent bartender and great drink of the month: pineapple margaritas. Cheesesteak reimagined as Chinese fried wontons or egg rolls...yum with a spicy sauce. Good place. Now can someone gift me $2000 so I can do some proper shopping at the nearby Lily Pulitzer and Tommy Bahamas boutiques?

Lucy is awesome Love the pretzel , smash burger, wings and…read moreice cold beer!! Will be back very soon... like tonight

The service was fast and laid-back. My boyfriend and I split the Velvet Punch party bowl, and it…read morewas delicious. It was much bigger than we expected, but it ended up being the perfect amount for us to share. We also had a great time in the arcade. We'll definitely be going again!

TBH, we came in here after experiencing some good seafood down the street. The games lured us in! I…read morelove that this place is welcoming, has plenty of TVs, spots to sit and many games in their other room. I enjoyed racing with Batman and my husband enjoyed shooting some hoops. My in-laws kept ordering drinks at the bar so I know the service was decent. This place offers a good time. In addition to food and beer, they offer games which adds more fun to the establishment! I know it brought us in! I recommend checking this place out.

Date of Visit: June 13, 2026…read more The wife and I were doing another one of our local road trips to Siesta Key. We stay at the same place. We like doing a Friday-Sunday get a way. The place we stay is across the street from 3.14 Pi. We have stayed here so many times and not one time did we try the pizza. We have had drinks and watched the bands before, just not eat. This time we were wanting a couple slice and decided to go the place we went to last trip. I reviewed it. As we walked in it was not the same place, we walked out. What happened. Heading back to the room we looked over at 3.14 and both said "lets try there" and glad we did. Still not sure even after when we sat. We ordered a couple BLs and a small Margarita Pizza. Looking around and you can tell this is a locals beach joint. Didn't take long and our pie arrived. I'll be honest, I was expecting some Restaurant Depot crust and weak sauce...when it was put in front of us we were both like "Wow, this ain't no pre-made crust". Then we bit into it. The crust had a perfect crisp and the ingredients were all fresh. My wife had two slices it was so good, and she almost never has two in one sitting. This has been the best Margarita pie we have had in a long time. We didn't finish it and what was left was brought home and re-heated in the oven...just as good the next day. Need to give this place a try. Peace.

Holy cannoli. Woza. What a place. What a staff. Blew my socks off. Best pizza on the key, followed…read moreby the best bartenders, servers and management on the key. The vibes are unmatched. Kristen really knows how to make an espresso martini to keep the party going. Ask for a chilly willy, they'll know what's up.

Pleasantly surprised by this place! We've been coming to Siesta Key every summer for 8 years and…read morealways stay on the south end of the island right near this place. But it wasn't until this last visit that we even realized this place existed - and we are SO glad we did! :) Tucked in the middle of a small and unassuming shopping center, the outside is very dark which definitely helps with the authentic Irish Pub feel. Once you open the door, it's smaller place, with around 10-15 small tables, a bar straight ahead, and a small area for local performers on the left up against the outside window (because of the dark ambiance, its hard to even tell the back is glass. The staff was helpful and attentive. We were going for a walk, but I wanted to see the menu, so I popped in to grab one with one of my daughters in the baby carrier. There were 2 performers and a few tables of people and everyone smiled and made comments about her, and I grabbed a menu and left. During the walk, I called to order our food, and the bartender on the phone was very helpful. He happily accommodated getting all of the sauces on the side and even offered some things to be separated that I didn't think about (since I mentioned we would be walking home with the food). When I went back to pick up the food, the place was far busier, almost every seat was taken, and I had switched out kids in the baby carrier. People were just as friendly even though it was noticeably crowded. It had only been 15 minutes, but the food was ready and packed - and boy was it GOOD!! We got the Irish Nachos and Pub Poutine so we could try a few Irish specialties that also had classic elements to them (shepherds pie and beer cheese). The Irish Nachos were absolutely incredible! It is house-made potato chips topped with shepherds pie and beer cheese. Some of the best food we've ever had in Siesta Key and by far the best shepherd's pie I've ever had - and I've been to Ireland. The Pub Poutine was also really tasty! It is house-made French fries topped with corned beef and beer cheese. Again, everything was fresh, made in-house, and a big hit with our whole family! I'm so glad we finally stumbled on this place and can't wait to come back again next year!

We ordered Irish nachos and poutine. Both exceeded our expectations. The beer cheese is some of the…read morebest I've ever had

Don't judge a book by its cover, you'll miss this place if you aren't looking for it. But trust me,…read moreyou do not want to miss it. Plenty of parking, plenty of seating, and whether you sit inside or outside, you're in for something special. Now for the best part... the pizza. We eat pizza about once a week and it's my husband's favorite food. We brought our granddaughter with us, and pizza is her favorite too. She immediately knew what she wanted: mushrooms and pepperoni. Done. As for us? We had no idea where to start. We ordered the Wise Guy: vodka sauce base, sesame seed crust, spicy soppressata, ricotta, fresh basil, and Calabrian chili hot honey. We also asked our server for their favorite recommendation and ordered the Vodka-Roni: vodka sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, burrata cheese, and fresh basil. Were we dreaming? This is hands down the best pizza we have ever had anywhere in the world. New York pizza? Sorry... step aside. You've officially been removed from our top three. They are now #1. This was the most flavorful pizza we have ever eaten. I'm usually not particularly picky about pizza. My husband, however, is a pizza connoisseur. Going forward, every pizza will now be judged against these. We live in Polk City and only travel down this way every few months or so, but this place is now officially a destination. We would absolutely go out of our way for this pizza. And can we talk about the sesame seed crust? Where have you been all my life? Absolute genius. The staff were incredibly kind, full of suggestions, helpful with leftovers, and made the experience even better. And finally... the chocolate-dipped cookies. Wow. Some places serve pizza. This place serves an experience.

Overall pizza was very good! They must change the pepperoni they use as its way too salty!!! Please…read moreconsider Margarita Pepperoni sold in several Italian dellis in SRQ. It will make a world of difference in your customers reviews. Picture of a great pepperoni pizza with margaretti pepperoni Thank you for your attention to this matter! I come from Buffalo New York and the top pizza franchise in that area is called Bocce Club pizzeria. Checkout their website and you will see the Margarita Peperonie clearly displayed!!! Please try it out! Piccolos Italian delli in Gulfgate carries it. I would be willing to pay extra for that brand of pepperoni!!