After a long day at the beach, we were hangry and stumbled on the tiki hut vibe of Gilligan's. Cute, cute, cute! We were seated outside immediately but because it's love bug season, we switched to an indoor table. Marley was our server, so nice and friendly, she did a great job.the menu is nice sized, something for everyone. The window where the food comes out looks like a converted VW van and adorable for the location. I ordered a pineapple lemon drop and it was really so good! Meaning, it didn't taste like I was drinking rubbing alcohol. Garnished with a cute pineapple wedge, I could drink 100 of them! As for food, I would strongly suggest The Native sandwich. Weird that the fish is served on toasted raisin bread but such a great concoction. Come and eat here! read more

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - Pineapple lemon drop - American Near Me - Siesta Key, Florida

2026: Stopped by this huge tiki hut themed spot for the Unstoppable Nachos, a Bahama Mama, and a Shipwreck tonight. Lauren was an awesome waitress and hooked us up in no time. And although they were very good...we couldn't finish the plate! read more

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Food: surprisingly excellent fish sandwiches and actually amazing sweet potato fries service: very polite, normal expected wait ambiance: like a giant tiki hut, not really on the beach but good beach vibes read more

This is the spot to be on Siesta Key! If you like live music , If you want that beachy feel of a restaurant, this is it ! The food is typical bar food and the service does lack at some points but I think with how busy it gets , it's decent . No not every server is in a great mood to serve you either but you get your drinks and you listen to some good bands and you'll be all set!:) it's a great spot to hang out and it's right near all the action so perfect starting or ending point for you might . Plenty of seating outside . The band area gets really busy especially on Saturday nights so come early to get a seat inside if you want to be close to the music read more

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We stayed out on Siesta Beach for the holiday weekend. Through a friend's recommendation he said we must try the nachos at Gilligan's. The vibe during the day is beach and relaxed, but at night is where the party begins! Since it was Sunday afternoon after Thanksgiving there was a lot of seating available. Once seated we ordered some drinks and nachos with our server Hailey. Since it was pretty empty on this day we received our food hot and fast. These are not your standard nachos and should be ordered with a partner as the portion is massive. There is a layer of queso on the bottom and the meat/queso is layered throughout topped with lettuce, tomato and sour cream. Really enjoyed our dish and will be looking forward to going back for another round of nachos! read more

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - Nachos - American Near Me - Siesta Key, Florida

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Good bar food. Fairly good service. They were really busy so it's to be expected. A little loud but that was not unexpected. read more

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - Chicken sandwich - American Near Me - Siesta Key, Florida

We visited this location for the first time over Thanksgiving weekend and had such a great experience. We sat at the bar and were immediately greeted with a warm smile from the bartender, Lauren. Lacey, the other bartender, was just as kind. Both were extremely attentive, welcoming, and constantly checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. It was happy hour, and the drinks were perfect-plus the appetizers were some of the best l've ever had! We will definitely be visiting this location again. read more

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Such a cool spot, tiki bar, fun vibe! Right on the trolley stop for convenience. Our waiter was the best! We saw nearby tables getting the bottomless nachos served on a pizza pan! The couple next to us were too full to finish after eating half. My Shrimp topped black beans and rice bowl was spectacularly filling. Probably should have taken 1/3-1/2 home but I persevered! Hubby had coconut shrimp and a mule in a copper mug so he was happy, too. read more

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Shaun, our waiter, was very friendly and attentive while he was taking care of us. Food came out in a timely manner, tasted fresh and portions were huge. For happy hour drinks, you have to order it from the bar, can't do it at the table. Live music was also inside , we were outside on the deck, but can hear the music just fine. read more

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Siesta Key, Florida

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This was a great little find! The place was really beachy and fun! The service was good. Food was good. It was a moderate price. The piña colada was tasty. Will definitely hit this place up again on my next visit to Siesta key. read more

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Siesta Key, Florida

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I've been to Gilligan's a few years back when I visited Siesta Key. We just had drinks and appetizers, but I remember I loved the vibe of this place. During my recent visit to Siesta Key, I stopped in again for dinner with my friends. We sat outside in the open, covered patio area, and even though it was a July evening, it was quite comfortable. We were greeted by Matthew, who did an amazing job from start to finish. Given this is a tourist town, he treated us with respect and pleasant hospitality. Extra waters were always brought to the table when they were running low and we never had to ask. He was top notch from start to finish and one of the reasons for my four-star review. We ordered the Bang-Bang shrimp as an appetizer (given they were out of the coconut shrimp). The sauce on the shrimp was fantastic! We also tried the Siesta Sunset from the "Tropical Exotics" menu. We added an extra rum shooter, and it was prominently placed upside down at the top of the glass with a garnish of limes, a cherry and an umbrella accompaniment. Cool presentation! For our food selections, we tried various market fish sandwiches, the Big Kahuna Burger and the Paradise Tacos. The portions were big and bountiful! My red snapper filet was almost twice the size of the bun (see picture)! It was expertly seasoned, firm, yet moist. It tasted as if it were caught right from the Gulf and placed on my plate. I chose sweet potato fries as the side, and it was a perfect meal at the end of a perfect day on the beach. Everyone was very happy with their meals, and we left in a content mood. Highly recommend after a day on the beach (or anytime, really). read more

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Our driver suggested this spot for drinks. The hostess stand was busy so we headed to the bar. After perusing the many drink options on the menu I narrowed my choice down to a pineapple lemon drop and it did not disappoint. Strong, sweet and neat! We were outside so we couldn't see the live band but the music was great and had us singing along. The bartenders were very attentive and the locals were friendly. I was stuffed but if I ever return I will have to try the mountain of nachos that could have fed the whole town. read more

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Cold Beer, Good Food! Chicken Guacamole sandwich was hot and juicy. Drew the server was top notch! It has its own vibe! read more

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So much fun! Had the humongous nachos drinks and burger. The nachos are huge chips are light- felt like i could have had more ingredients. The burger was typical all American burger and the mai tai was excellent but not buzzy. Great time filling and will definitely pick up a gilligan tshirt next time. read more

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - Nachos burger and mai tai - American Near Me - Siesta Key, Florida

Typical dive bar with gray choices for bites while drinking. Bar man was friendly and we enjoyed our wings, shrimp and whatever else we had. read more

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Siesta Key, Florida

Beat Margarita in Siesta Key by far! Thank you to our waitress Melissa G... friendly, funny, and sweet. read more

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - Margaritas, coladas, and daiquiris - American Near Me - Siesta Key, Florida

Great environment! Servers were so wonderful. Grandbaby has egg allergies and they have a book showing ingredients of menu items. They sat down with us to go through to be sure she was safe. Food was also great. read more

Great tropical island vibe and even better nachos! So much fun listening to good music and sharing a few brews and a killer Lemon Drop cocktail with good friends. read more

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - Unstoppable Nachos! - American Near Me - Siesta Key, Florida

Been meaning to write this review,I was on the Key in April and my experience with KeKe and Steve was awesome....Super Friendly and attentive!!!This Buffalo girl will be back read more

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill 2-1-25 Arrived there about 3:25pm on Saturday afternoon in Siesta Key. I must admit this place was just about packed even at that time. One thing to note parking can be a hassle especially if you have a Handicap person with you. There are some spots on the street in front, but they were all taking up and so was all other spots up the entire street. We had to go around the block a couple times until one opened in a parking lot at the end of the block and its 5.00 per hour for parking. Once inside they seated us fast and came right over to give us menus and tell us a couple things about the menu. Our Waitress Deirdre was fast on our drinks, and she knew the menu and explained a few things to us since it was our first times there. We all ordered the Market Fish Sandwich which you could choose from Grouper, White Tail, Mahi-mahi, Blackened, Fried or Grilled. We all chose the White Tail Fish to go on our Sandwiches. Two of us got Fries and one got Nachos & Salsa for a side. We also ordered 2 House Salads which had Lettuce. Tomato, Hard Boiled Eggs, Onions, Bacon, and Cucumbers. Our Salads came out fast and they were very good and larger than expected. As we were finishing our Salads our main orders came out. They looked so good and filled the plate. Our Fish Sandwiches were hot and very large with Lettuce, Tomato, Tartar Sauce, and a Lime Wedge on the side. This Fish Sandwich was very good, and the Blackened Seasoning was spot on. The Fries were out of this world good. Once we finished eating, we order a slice of Key Lime Pie. It also was good, and presentation was beautiful. I believe everyone needs to try this place the vibe is all beachy and the food and service is very good for a street side Tiki Bar. I give this place 5 out of 5 stars for the great service, good food, and great vibe. I can't wait to go back! Follow Me On Fb For More Reviews. Gulf Coast Terry read more

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Ambiance was great - fun, beach vibe. Great margaritas! Food was average - typical bar food. Live music ends at 10 and it turns into a dj dance party. read more

The place is NOT A DOG FRIENDLY PLACE, I was questioned by a punk manger about my service dog. I didn't realize they have MD 's for a minimum wage job. Went across the street, was treated great. I'll spend my money elsewhere. If your a dog owner or love dogs , that's not the place to go read more

The food was pretty good. The staff was pretty good. They all in all this was a great experience. If you're on the beach, I need a quick bite to eat. read more

Very cool atmosphere. The food was decent the drinks were delicious and the service was great.

Very well decorated bar. The staff was very friendly and kind. I only had drinks, no food. I would definitely check it out. Its a very fun place. I will definitely be back! read more

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Gillian's is a great spot if you're looking for a great patio, a little live music, and a cold drink after a long day enjoying the beach. Initial service took a little bit but was friendly and helpful. We shared a fish sandwich, some fries, and a salad and all were good quality and came out quickly. read more

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Siesta Key, Florida

foods, cocktails, service, atmosphere, and local entertainment on the Key. This place makes you feel like you are in a tiki bar in Hawaii. The food here is mainly bar food, but the experience is so worth it, so definitely prioritize a visit to this spot for dinner or a quick cocktail. When you first arrive, from the street, you will notice the new Tiki Bar with a thatched Tiki Roof. It is the biggest Tiki Bar in the Sarasota area, and you are also presented with several options on where to spend your time at Gilligan's. Take your time, look around a bit. I decided to sit on oversight street. cool breeze, live music, good cocktails, and a lovely partner... superb evening! Sarasota is all about " spend the day at the beach- go home- rest a bit - and then have a drink/dinner at cool restaurants - REPEAT MODE ON We ordered - Bahama Mama Siesta Sunset Market Fish Sandwich - Grilled blackened fish with other items Drunken Chicken Sandwich- marinated in rum sauce with bacon, lettuce & tomato Service - it was okay, we had to wait for several requests. It was still okay, we were enjoying the time here, folks were dancing to live music, noisy street- totally live scene. ambiance - already mentioned above Price: totally reasonable, the drink was $12, and the main course items were $15-20.. what else do you want Parking: Municipal Parking, it's free but gets full so wait in one lane for 10-15 minutes, and you can grab a spot. check the parking pic. read more

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We came here for drinks and apps around 8:30PM on a Saturday night and it was pretty packed! We ordered drinks (mocktail for me, and an old fashioned for my husband) and the ultimate nachos to share. Wow! The nachos are HUGE. Delicious and definitely enough to feed a party of 4. We were only able to eat half of our order! read more

Typical tiki themed beach bar although right at home at Hampton beach, OOB, Ocean city or Myrtle. We order a few drinks from the very nice day shifter and want some snacks after the flight. She proceeds to bring out the most obscenely large plate of nachos I've ever seen in under 30 seconds flat. And you know that's never a good sign. They're just too much of everything. 2nd up are the fish bites and coconut shrimp. Eh. Ur what can you expect I guess. I'm sure when it's packed it's a blast and the jimmy buffet thing is in a few days so we're gonna check that out. Just don't be disappointed if you're expecting a culinary adventure read more

Food was great!! Would highly recommend! Sean was very nice, attentive, and knowledgeable. Cool island feel and nice breeze! read more

Have had many many fun nights and afternoons that Gilligan since I've moved here decades ago if you want a good time, go to Gilligans if you wanna get in trouble after midnight, go to Gilligan's read more

Super cute, fun vibe! Music by RPM was awesome! Classic country like Waylon, Willie, Johnny... We really enjoyed the music and atmosphere. Food & drink are average. Services a little slow but not bad. Laid back beach vibe. read more

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Siesta Key, Florida

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This place seems like the go to place! It's very big with lots of seating and two bars. There's also a little hangout spot in the back with some pool tables in front of their store. Didn't get a picture of the shrimp cocktail but it was VERY yummy and 10/10 recommend. The service is very fast considering how busy they were. If you're looking for a good time head to Gilligan's! read more

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - chicken quesadilla - American Near Me - Siesta Key, Florida

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While on the frog hopper bus this place got mixed reviews from other passengers but we gave it a shot. Glad we did! The food was good. I had a Hawaiian grilled chicken sandwich, the flavors were delicious. I also had a Mai tai and that was also great! read more

On my recent trip to Sarasota this was mine and my wife's favorite spot to grab a drink. We finally got some food there our last day. I wish we would have had food here more because it was delicious! I had the Buffalo chicken wrap and it was incredible. Perfectly made and crafted. Great sauce. Just a great meal. On top of the great food, our server, Allison was so great to us! She was so attentive and made our experience a great time. read more

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - Buffalo chicken wrap - American Near Me - Siesta Key, Florida

Ordered grouper, received mahi. Ordered Busch light, received Coors light. Waiter corrected my beer order but argued the fish was grouper, just poorly cooked, which is still an issue! I've been here a few times. It's ok for a beer and chips but the food sucks. I suspect it's still in business because of a captive audience visiting siesta key. read more

If you're looking for a lively place to grab a bite and have a few drinks on Siesta Key Gilligan's is a good place to start. The tiki vibe instantly puts you in a good mood. The dining is definitely casual and the menu a bit basic but the food is well prepared and fairly priced. Two of us had grilled grouper platters with a side of Black beans served in a cup over rice which was creative and recommended. The grouper was fresh but was perhaps a bit salty (can I comment on a salt water fish being salty - fairly certain they added salt). Also ordered were two grouper sandwiches with hearty servings of thick fries and a chicken wrap with fries. Everyone seems pleased with their meal. We also had chips and salsa. The salsa is excellent. The table next to us ordered a mountain of Nachos, will have to get that next time. We had three pina coladas, one virgin colada and some sort of pink drink in a pink souvenir cup. All of the drinks were very good. Service was friendly and attentive. Gilligans is more about a fun atmosphere than the food itself but you can get a decent casual meal here and your very own souvenir pink cup. read more

Wouldn't suggest this place. Hostess got rude when we asked to sit by a tv playing the game. Server forgot my husband's drink and messed up my order. My drink came with a piece of food in the cup. Only good thing was the live music, that gentleman was very very good. Menu is small. Honestly just go here for a drink and live music. read more

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - Fish tacos - American Near Me - Siesta Key, Florida

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Great atmosphere and quality food. Definitely recommend the nachos and daiquiris. Came twice in a week and both servers were great and very hospitable. read more

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - Banana Daiquiri - American Near Me - Siesta Key, Florida

Food is great the nachos are amazing. Ship wreck is a good choice but the margaritas are horrible.