Stopped in here for a cocktail while waiting for a nearby restaurant to open. Very nice loungy…read moreinterior with some cozy couches & a long bar. They only serve alcohol that they have distilled & non-alcoholic options. No food. I tried a vodka martini. It was good. My husband tried their tequila. He said it was just OK. Bartender was great - very friendly & I loved the nice lemon wedge in my water. She explained the process behind the distillery & you can see all the machines behind the bar. Not sure if we'd go back again but glad we checked it out. Oh - they have a loyalty program!

As a person who has an allergy the bartender was cautious about preparing my drink which I truly…read moreappreciated. The homemade soup was amazing. I gave it a 4 because the 1st server we had was not personable or attentive. We finally decided to sit at the bar which was the right choice.

Always a great spot to visit with my girl! Usually a wait but don't stray or go too far once you…read moreplace your name on the list, people are always filtering in and out. Strong drinks and bartenders are friendly and their attentiveness is refreshing. Inside is quaint dark and moody atmosphere. They have a light menu but fries are on it! Top hidden gem in Sarasota in my opinion. Check out this joint in the alley!

Came here on a Thursday night for their boozy Bingo and totally enjoyed my experience…read more As I was looking for this restaurant based on their address and couldn't find it, a restaurantaur noticed our confusion and said make a right and go down the alleyway. Oh wow, this is going to be interesting. Off we went and yes, there was the speakeasy bar we were looking for. We walked in and were like, OK, this is cool. It was dark with a cool vibe and friendly service. We had a hard time deciding on what cocktail to get because they had so many that looked great. My friend got the espresso martini and I got the Thin Mint. Both were very good. Had a ton of fun playing bingo too. Would definitely go back

We heard from the grapevine, Element had a good happy hour. Our group consisted of two couples. We…read morewere early enough to snag seats at the bar. Wine and martinis were priced at $7.00 ($10 for espresso martinis) and appetizers were priced at $7.00 and they were very tasty, especially the steak tacos and chicken parm sliders. Bar service was outstanding, our bar tender, Faith never allowed us to run empty!

George was the best bartender, so much so I went 2x in a week. The first night, he was so welcoming…read moreand such a great conversationalist, I had to go back ! On Wednesday night, I woke up from a nap and found myself in downtown sarasota looking for a late night snack, and what I found was my new favorite spot. George was not only personable, but he makes excellent drinks. I had a fantastic smoked old fashion with Jameson. The whole presentation was so beautiful. George also recommended the Brasstown Dry Aged Burger. It was so delicious! Even though I was one of the last people to order for the night, the presentation and temperature of the Burger were simply perfect!!! I had a whole potato cut into quarters as my side , an awesome version of fries , they were seasoned so well too. The quality of the ingredients made my taste buds tingle!!! On Friday, I stopped in for a drink and once again was delivered impeccable service! George made me fantastic tequila drinks with fresh ingredients like blueberries! He has a way of bringing drinks and people together, and the whole bar was lively filled with strangers laughing and talking with each other. I also enjoyed the steak toast , it was so flavorfu! As a solo traveler, I love such a lively place where everyone was chatting and having a good time, and the food is absolutely out of this world!!

Came here for drinks/ dinner/ the view. The sunset and…read morestunning views did not disappoint. Rio, our server/bartender, was extremely personable and very attentive. Drinks were great- extensive bar menu. Our food was excellent and quick to arrive . Many items if not, all are from the main restaurant downstairs. We ordered the hummus, Israeli salad and chicken, and margherita flatbread all outstanding. No room for dessert.

We celebrated my sister's birthday at the rooftop and had such a fun night. The views were great,…read moreand the live salsa music was amazing, the band was great. The cocktails were delicious too. Huge thank you to Nicky, the manager. She really made our night with her hospitality and how attentive she was, and thank you for the tequila shots for my sister's birthday! Rolando, our server, was super nice as well. Such a great staff all around. We'll definitely be back.

What an absolute gem of a restaurant. The ambiance is artsy, whimsical, fun--and it all just works…read more Really well. Our server, Juliana, provided absolute perfection. She was bright, effervescent, eager to please, extremely knowledgeable about every drink and food item on the menu, always present when needed but never hovering. She has perfected her craft and it made for a wonderful experience. The menu is written with flair and verve, and every offering seems irresistible. We wanted to try everything, but of course couldn't, so we made do with a couple of their signature cocktails (wonderful), a flatbread appetizer (also wonderful) and the very delicious meat loaf and the gemelli pasta entrees. I 10 out of 10 in every respect. We were quite concerned that we were the only patrons in the restaurant during our entire meal. It was early on a Tuesday evening in low season, but still. I hope more folks discover Wink Wink as it would be a shame to lose such a treasure. I would think they might want to consider offering a happy hour to boost things a bit. On the other hand, they could be doing very well and we just hit an off night. Go. Try it. The whole experience will be very entertaining with the art and whimsy of the decor and the menu. Great vibes. and the service and food were wonderful.

There's a floral pop up event of some sort going on The food…read morewas great! And the drinks were unique and tasted even better! The charcuterie was like a dream, and the Popsicle champagne drink wasn't too shabby! The service was good, and it wasn't too busy when I went. There's definitely photo ops for days for all my fellow content creators! The manger was friendly as well, and was nice enough to check in on all the guests here and there. Will def come back soon!

Sweet bar, I love the glowing bar top lights and super welcoming bartender…read more We enjoyed the lobby to hang out & Playing free pool on the mini table. Also we enjoyed the courtyard seating for a moment to relax. Thanks Sarasota.

This is a bar located inside Aloft, Sarasota. While the hotel itself met/exceeded my expectations,…read morethis bar is entirely a different story. There were no food options. They didn't have any nice drinks or cocktails. The only suggestion we got was to go out and look for other options.

Very quirky clientele. One idiot knocked over my full beer, looked at it and kept walking…read more Another of his group complained when I moved a chair to sit in, even though there were several others not taken. I got the basshole to pay for my beer by putting it on his tab. As for the chair cop - told him to get another chair. Problems solved, but have not been back. There are other, more inviting places to go. My cigar group do mini roadtrips to cigar shops in the area and we have removed Clubhouse Cigar from our rotation for the reasons stated.

Big fan of MADURO!!!! My go-to spot for an upscale cigar…read morelounge experience in the Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch/Bradenton area!!!! Very welcoming staff & friendly customers, too.

This is a beautiful fun spot, located on the water with great views. A great place to have drinks…read moreand food while watching the sunset. There is a lot of seating. Drinks and food are good but can take some time to order and recieve. Despite that, this is a must in Sarasota!

This is such a fun spot with amazing frozen drinks and food. We had the Elvis (peanut butter and…read morebanana) and mud slides and wow so delicious. The outdoor spot is cute and they had great music playing. We ate around the bar which had more shade, great staff too. We loved the buffalo cauliflower and sloppy Joe was perfect texture and flavor. Rueben was solid with plenty of meat and sauce. The area around this spot is so fun with lots of art to look at. The cute little green space out front had corn hole and seats. Would definitely recommend checking this spot out in Sarasota!

Outdoor bar area ( part of Ritz Carlton Sarasota) on the water(Sarasota Bay). Perfect location for…read morecocktails- finger food in a relaxed setting with excellent service. A worthwhile destination to put an explanation point on a perfect Florida day.

Rufa was amazing it was my first time there but the food was great and the views were even better…read moremy favorite was the lobster on top of the tostones!

This place is great. They have an awesome bar on one side and restaurant on the other. We sat in…read morethe private room with our larger group. All of the drinks are great and interesting (shout out to Diors, the bartender!). For apps, we had the mussels, bread service, and duck wings. Do not skip the duck wings - they were a great portion, the meat fell off the bone, and the flavor was phenomenal! For dinner, the group ordered the ribeye, shrimp and grits, chicken sandwich, pork ragu, and fish sandwich. The crowd favorites were the fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, and shrimp and grits. Great spot in downtown Sarasota!

Updated Visit: We went to recreate and celebrate our anniversary and we were a disappointed with…read moreour food and the libations served as they were very acrid smelling and tasting. They drinks were remade but unfortunately the taste didn't move very much from its original state, perhaps that's how the Spritz tastes? The pork ragú this time was missing that je ne sais quoi. Perhaps a change in recipe? The server too, they were missing that dazzle that Connor had provided and fell flat with her personality. All in all, the experience wasn't as illustrious as the first go around. Previous Experience: From the door being opened for us, to the moment we walked out, the experience at State Street was celestial. The libations were on point and I thoroughly enjoyed two orders of the Holla Peña, it had a wicked nice kick! Their fresh, homemade bread was excellent and served with a nice side of salted butter. My date took the special. The filet with the dauphine pommes and enjoyed it very much. She couldn't stop smiling. I had the Pork Ragu and I'll say...it is something I'll fantasize about for sometime to come. LOL It was CHOICE. Our server Connor was so polite, timely, knew how to read cues and overall made it the best experience out dining in a while. It's all how you take care of patrons with pacing and knowing your menu. He also had some friendly recommendations for the rest of our date and couldn't have asked for better time. We will be back.