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!!

Yum yum yum! Quick service!…read moreGood atmosphere! Wow so cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool I loved it

Stopped in for lunch on the way into our AirBnB. Service was good overall. We started with the…read morepickle fries which was a nice portion. Nothing special about them, but they were cut in small slices which made it easy to share. I ordered the tuna appetizer, which was average. My daughter ordered the chicken and waffles. It was a good size and she ate the chicken. The waffles were a little sweet with a-lot of sugar on them. My husband ordered the grouper sandwich and it was twice the size of the bun. Eventually he ate it without. It was also very fried, but was delicious. Last in our party ordered a burger and it was great! Portion sizes all around are good and service was as well. Worth a visit!

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.

The reviews were great, so he decided to try it out. It's an auspicious approach, with a very…read morelow-key, bland exterior in a strip mall. But it's not a fancy restaurant. We started with a barata appetizer. Just scrumptious. We went on and had the arugula salad, fish special with livornese sauce, , shrimp and scallop risotto, and a shrimp and scallop bulgur dish. Everything was delicious, but with unique flavors, not typical Italian run of the Mill seasoning. They really put an extra touch on the food. This place has just started 6 months ago, and they really do a special job with a food. Give them a try

Wow! What a hidden gem in Sarasota. Excellent service from…read moreDaniel. Our food was excellent from the bread, main course and tiramisu for dessert. Definitely worth the drive to find this place.

This Gecko's location has been our go to for the 10 years we have lived in the area. One of my…read morefavorite dishes is their Chicken Thumbs. The have always been actual breast pieces - moist, tender with a crunchy coating. I order the dish tonight to find that the pieces of chicken are processed and not actual pieces of breast meat. While tasty, they are far from the chicken thumbs that were served just weeks before our visit this evening. Sadly. I don't know if I will order them again. Wrong move, Geckos.

We have come here a few times while visiting a friend at Tidwell. We sat at the bar each time and…read morethe bartender was super friendly, even gave us a coupon after having been there quite a bit. The menu is huge, so there's something for everyone. I loved my Mediterranean chicken breast, as I had it a few times. My husband got a cob salad and added salmon and it looked super yummy too. Everything seems freshly made. Lost of the for sports, if you like that.

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.

I'm slightly ashamed to admit that I've lived here for over a year and somehow completely slept on…read morethis place. Thanks to the recommendation of a total stranger, my husband and I finally checked it out earlier this week. Naturally, I had already done my due diligence by reading approximately 22 million Yelp reviews and looking at pics before walking in. I'd narrowed down my choices, but after chatting with our server, I went with the lobster burger. First of all- who decided to put the words lobster and burger together? It sounded confusing. And possibly unappetizing. Turns out, I owe whoever invented it an apology. The sweet server swiftly delivered a buttery brioche bun stuffed with big chunks of lobster, crisp lettuce, and a juicy tomato. I also requested a side of melted butter because...obviously. I feel like if there's lobster involved, melted butter is non-negotiable. Crispy fries rounded out the meal, and it was so ridiculously good that I pretty much unintentionally halted all dinner conversation to enjoy the party in my mouth. My husband ordered the ahi tacos with a side of duck fat fries. He inhaled every last bite of the tacos. They were piled high with fresh ahi and all the fixings, and the duck fat fries were rich and savory perfection- crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, exactly as fries should be. The restaurant itself is pretty small, with just a handful of tables inside plus some outdoor seating. I can definitely see this place being packed during peak hours and high season, so plan accordingly. We'll absolutely be back sooner than later.

Service was wonderful and attentive Great draft list (12…read morebeers on tap) I had a Michelob Amber Bock and a Czech Pilsner (both tasty) The food was very good. The duck fries were amazing and the Steakhouse burger was tasty. My lady had one of their island bowls with shrimp and she enjoyed it. I can't say anything negative about this place. If I want to nitpick the establishment is located inside a strip mall and wedged in the corner between Birkenstock and a cafe. It is very small with inside seating for approximately 20 people and has some outdoor space as well. All in all a great place and worth going to.

The good. I loved…read morethe chicken wings here. Absolutely delicious. The salad was phenomenal! So flavorful, and honestly, very beautiful to look at! Great plating overall at this spot. Plenty of "spaces" to sit, depending on your mood. Indoor, outdoor, high and low seating, family-friendly. Staff was very nice and helpful. Just the right amount of chatty. My wife loved her lager. The not so good. My only complaint here is a significant one considering we came to a brewing spot. I ordered the stout. I order them at any brewing place we visit. This was by far the most bland, watery stout I've tasted. I let the server know when she asked us how it was. She didn't have much to say about it. Seemed surprised to hear it. Other than that, the experience at Big Top was nice. We'd return on our way back from doing something in Sarasota.

So good! Tried wings with all 3 sauces, peanut sauce was delicious. Had the crab croquettes which…read moreare also great. Just stopped for a lite beer and snacks. Great place, just wish they were selling cans to go again!!

If you want a ice cold beer and a good place to hang I would say come here! The beer is literally…read moreice cold I e come here a few times now just to sit and have a couple. Loved chatting either the bartender and watching some games on tv

Not another pretentious micro brew bar with beer snobs…read more Real people and cheap drinks

Gary, Travis and the team made my dad's 4th of July birthday a great one!! Food was delicious,…read moreservice was excellent and the desserts were bigger & better than the photos!

I love their Zinger Salad. I order it with Honey BBQ on the Chicken and Ranch Dressing on the…read moresalad. There is plenty of chicken and the salad is cut nicely. I order it as take out and eat in the restaurant. Everyone is friendly. The decor is typically a sports bar in one area and just a restaurant in another area. I felt comfortable eating in there.