We stopped in for a late weekday lunch while in the area. This shopping center is under construction so this and Sweet Tomato were the easiest places to access. The menu was pretty large, which always gives me menu anxiety and makes me indecisive. My husband had placed his order already, so I panicked and went with the daily special. I got lucky that it was something I actually wanted to eat, lol. My husband went with a small Italian for $5.19. On this particular day, the $4.49 special was The Bounty (turkey, lettuce, cucumber, onions and ranch). The service here was not very friendly on our visit. The man taking our order was indifferent, though not flat out rude. However, when my husband picked up the sandwiches and thanked them, the two guys stared at him silently with blank faces. Jesus, how welcoming. I liked my turkey and the rye, but several of my cucumbers were bitter and they forgot the lettuce! I removed the bad cucumbers as I came across them and it was quite tasty. My husband's Italian stacked up to the many others he has eaten. The prices seemed great until you realize how small the portions are and that chips and a drink are separate. What we spent was average for us getting lunch, not a great deal, and we weren't full after. Really, the sandwiches were good! However, for the small portions and poor service, they weren't good enough to impress. read more

Corkscrew Deli - Small Italian $5.19 - Delis Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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A fantastic little deli with great sandwiches and selections. They are quick and good. They also have a few salads to choose from. I got their Cuban, which was really more a panini. Not what normally comes to mind when I think cuban, but it was good. Usually i think more the deep fried style cuban with a little sugar sprinkled on it. It is NOT that style. My parents got their BLTs and the breads for their sandwiches are good quality. The prices make just about everything they offer a great deal. read more

Absolutely delicious! The Italian & Cuban were so good, soft delicious bread with wonderful flavorful meat & cheese. The staff was so kind and friendly as well! read more

Very good food great for lunch. Always busy during lunch , so plan ahead. If you have time to enjoy eating there it's nice. Prices are very nice especially the daily specials read more

I will get right to the point. This place is fantastic, clean , friendly and great food every time. Today tried the tuna sandwich. I am a tuna fanatic . Best tuna sandwich I have ever had. Congrats to the owner's for all their hard work serving the public. Many other restaurants we have tried locally hide behind the virus as their excuse for poor food and service. Tell your friends about this deli! read more

Wow! For a little hole in the wall, this place punches above its weight. The "New Yorker" sandwich gives the Carnegie Deli in Manhattan A run for the money. I've observed the lines out the door...now, I know why. read more

Great little Deli tucked in the back of a plaza. Have eaten here quite a few time and everything is of high quality. My only problem is there is not much seating and your to crowded together with people waiting in line. So I thing it's a better take out place. read more

We have called in orders and have been very happy with our Cuban and Pastrami sandwiches

Best sandwich shop with amazing value. Stumbled upon this place on the way to Siesta in Landings plaza. We ordered the Dagwood($10.99) and they had a full size pressed Cuban on sale on a Saturday for $4.59. Cannot beat that price anywhere. Served piping hot on fresh crusty bread, perfect amount of meat, Swiss, pickles and their homemade garlic spread, unbelievable deal for the price. Yes the Cuban was great but the star of the lunch was the Dagwood. Talk about huge, legit two subs for 10.99. Super fresh sun roll, sliced deli meat, fresh veggies so delish! All their sandwich's seem to have a unique homemade sandwich spread, cannot wait to come back. read more

Great Cuban sandwich! Very flavorful, the spread on the sandwich was so good with that toasty bread. A must try great to pack to go for the beach! They have seating in the front and back. read more

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The tomato basil soup is delicious and has just the right consistency and balance of tomatoes and herbs. The ability to buy half a sandwich of a ton of choices made fresh to order is another reason for the five stars. This is not an expense lunch and the sizes on the half are impressive. The pickle on the side adds to the details of experience, fresh too. I really enjoyed my soup and half a sandwich, but the best part was just sitting for a moment to enjoy my meal while listening to the top tunes of the 70's. Great experience. Noticed that they have daily specials at very reasonable prices too. Delivery is offered in the local area as long as you place your order by 10:30 am. Great! read more

Food was fine. The service via Uber Eats was terrible. ETA was 55 min from the time of order but actually it took 2 hours.

Delicious sandwich. Turkey on an onion roll. First time here. I will return again for take-out

Quick, Friendly, and terrific daily specials. Great local spot close to Siesta Key. The Rustler and Dagwood are two of my favorites. Also try the potato salad!! read more

My husband and I split an Italian sub. The meat and toppings were all very fresh. The bread was so soft that it stuck to the roof of my mouth. The man who took our order was indifferent and hardly friendly. Overall it was okay but this place could use a little touch of the Robert Irvine spirit (what makes a mediocre restaurant a great restaurant). read more

Saw a sign advertising the best Cuban in Sarasota for $3.99 and have to say I was a bit leery l, but I'm glad I took the risk because the sandwhich is worth that and more. Corkscrew is just a small deli, but with my first visit I have to say that they pack a big punch. The Cuban was fantastic and the pasta salad was on point. Definitely a good place to come and grab a quick bite for a great price. read more

Corkscrew Deli - "Best Cuban" in Sarasota - Delis Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I've reviewed this place before, nut it's been a few years. The Sandwiches are still A-1! I decide on the Tuesday special. Still great!

We are from out of town and just down here for a month but we take food pretty seriously. Especially when it comes to deli's. The hospitality and service is the first thing that's noticeable. They are very welcoming. We both ordered the cubans and might I say they were the best cubans we have had. i'm not sure what sauce they put on it but I will be going back to corkscrew again! read more

We have been here twice will be back to try more stuff. We tried the daily specials and wraps so far. The specials are perfect size sandwich not to little and not too much. Corkscrew deli is a Nice spot to grab a quick lunch and go about your day or sit there and enjoy. read more

Small popular deli in shopping mall with varied menu with Boars head meats. Reasonable prices and daily specials make this a good spot to chow down. read more

We loved this place! We ordered for 6 and everyone loved what they ordered. Everything was fresh and tasted delicious. They have some unique flavor combinations which made our experience even better. The gentlemen that took our order was very kind and helpful with my kids picky requests. We will be back! read more

Corkscrew Deli - The Sicilian - Delis Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Eat here! Get the Piasano pressed sandwich, everything on it, even if you don't think you will like something. Gauruntee you will love it!

Simply the best! Great sandwiches, super affordable and very friendly staff. A Sarasota gem!

Never disappoints. Great local spot for lunches. Friendly service, great prices and yummy food. Features a daily special at low price, highly recommend. One of my favorites in Sarasota! read more

It's Saturday morning. I called to ask if they would deliver. They said yes, with a $20 minimum and before 10:45am. I said, "Great! I'll take a look at the menu and give you a call back." I looked at the website (which also made the $20 minimum/before 10:45 delivery claim) and chose what I wanted to order. Upon calling back, they refused to deliver to me. They said they "only delivered to businesses". I told them that I was going to spend a lot of money and that I work from home, anyway. They knew that I lived in an apartment...and for that reason, they would Not deliver to me. I say They misled me and have a bias towards delivering to apartments. Big mistake. Bad for business. Wishy washy about their delivery policies....now I'm sandwich-less and upset. Let's just say, I will not take my business there again. read more

I've been coming here since they opened in 1994. Since I moved away from Sarasota It's a required Stop every time I visit. Great Pastrami and Corned beef. They use Boars Head meats and cheeses. Friendly service, clean deli. The Garlic Spread they put on some of their sandwiches is awesome. Great salads. Almost every time I go I order these two sandwiches. One to eat there and one to travel with. THE PAISANO Salami, Black forest Ham, Provolone Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Pepperoncini &. Garlic Spread on a Pressed Roll. The Paisano is one of my top 5 sandwiches (I order mine with double meat) THE TEXAN Tender Roast Beef, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion &. Horseradish Sauce on an Onion Roll I usually never order roast beef sandwiches but I get one every time I come to the corkscrew. Some of the Best Deli Sandwiches in Sarasota!! read more

My co-workers suggested this place, as I don't regularly work in this area. Try the Caribbean, they said. Tried the Caribbean, I did. Friendly staff, damn good sandwich. Not bad pricing. I'll be back!!! read more

Legit sandwich! I got the Little Italy and my husband had the Italian sub. Both were fresh, delicious, and had an extra little something to make them crave-able. read more

Hit right at lunch hour but no wait time to speak of! Employees were on it! Ordered 2 specials, which were the Athena and not disappointed. Will definitely return here. read more

Put simply, this place is perfect for a great sandwhich. You don't need to customize, they know what they're doing, and have fantastic specials. read more

The Cuban sandwich is really good! Very fresh and yummy mustard/mayo "sauce" that is on it. Absolutely amazing. I tried the chicken & dumpling soup. It was good, but not what I expected. I thought it would be a creamy based soup, but seemed more like chicken noodle soup with dumplings instead of noodles. However the flavor was really good. This is definitely my go to spot for a good Cuban. Also very friendly staff and very quick service. read more

i could eat here every single dayyyy! i do atleast once a week!!!! best sandwiches ever you must try!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After an internet search for "party sandwiches" I found and chose Corkscrew Deli for a platter to take for lunch with a friend who's been ill. The wide variety of sandwiches, cut into 1/4 pieces couldn't have been more perfect. For four of us we bought the small "specialty" platter and added a pound of cole slaw and another of potato salad. What a hit. Everybody could choose what was most appealing to them. There were plenty of leftovers to leave behind and more to take home for dinner that night. Everything from the moment I ordered until I picked them up the next day was flawless. Thanks Corkscrew for giving us the perfect option for this occasion. read more

YUMMY! I cannot get enough of this deli! Their sandwiches are the freshest around. Pleasant atmosphere and quick service. Even their pickles are tasty. A must if you are looking for that fresh deli taste or a great price.....P.S. try "the rustler" my fav! read more

This place is fantastic! Great Service, Great Food and Good Prices...delivered fresh and flavorful. We are regulars who eat at Corkscrew often. Try it and you'll see why. read more

This deli is fantastic. Coming from New York I know a good deli. I was visiting in town and was craving a sandwich. This deli was recommended my a friend and I'm so glad I went! I ordered the Cuban which was fantastic! The staff is very polite and quick. I would highly recommend this deli! read more

I recently visited the Corkscrew Deli for lunch, I love a good corned beef sandwich and a good home made soup. I ordered a simple hot corned beef on rye bread with spicy mustard and a cup of the soup of the day. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprise how good the corn beef sandwich was. The corned beef was very fresh, sliced paper thin and stacked on fresh, soft deli rye. The soup of the day was chicken noodle. The broth was very rich with great flavor with HOME MADE noodle and shredded white meat chicken. Sorry Too Jays, this is my go to deli now!! read more

I have been here on several occasions, this time I came in with my sister who is a mixed race. And she asked for no mayo on her sandwich but it came with mayo. During the complaint to the manager Janine, she rolled her eyes. Made some disparing comments about my sister. " you people" type comments. We walked out and my sister was in tears by the parking lot. We live in the landings and will never go back again. That woman Janine should not be allowed to talked to customers. Rude racist and unfriendly. More concerned with her pocket than any repeat business. read more

Love this place for a great sandwich at lunch no-frills just good quality food and good service fast! And the price is reasonable and it's nice to sit outside read more

We love The Caribbean! With its Incredible flavors. Best sandwich in Sarasota!!!! Also love the Harvest!! Great curry spread! With tons of veggies read more