Very convenient food stand located right on the beach…read more If you didn't bring a SINGLE snack like us to the beach and skipped breakfast (I know I know, WHO does that?) then you'll literally be the happiest human to know this place exists. We were in the mood for an easy beach day and didn't want to make a million stops and pack all the things. Knowing this place was around made our beach day so easy. Pros: breakfast food is available until 11am, they have all kinds of snacks, drinks, food - from burgers to nachos, quesadillas to grilled cheese. Cons: it's just a fast food spot, nothing super special about the food, the staff is half nice half stand off ish, the in house canned margaritas are just artificial lemonade. What I love the MOST about this place is you can place an order online ahead of time. Even better, you can place an order right from your beach chair and then meet at a specific meet point and they'll deliver it to you. Super cool and convenient especially with the extra long walk to their stand. I genuinely love the home made margarita cans but it would be nice if they actually put some tequila in it. Sadly, you do pay for a cocktail and get an extra light version of it.

Greetings! With me,…read moreyou'll always get what I think is the best of the best, and if I'm lucky, the best of the best of what you would never find on your own unless someone told you to go there. Out-of-the-way places that are unexpected treasures are my favorite places to find myself . For today's review, let me invite you to the unusual yet very ordinary locale that is Siesta Beach Sand Pavilion. First, we start with a word about Siesta Beach. It is an award-winning stop noted for its most define quartz sand in the country, if not the world. Add to a tremendous location Sarasota surrounding environment makes CSO a hotspot for beach, lovers, family, getaways, and people watching extraordinaire. A special note about Siesta Key Beach Drum Circle's that take place here at sunset Sunday nights. The sand pavilion serves up some unexpectedly good comfort foods. The main feature for me that I always plan to have whenever I'm in Sarasota is the blackened mahi-mahi sandwich. Fresh fish, great seasoning made to order perfect every time. The sandwich is served up on a great bun with lettuce, tomato and onion the condiments that you might care for are available at your request. There's nothing vin ordinaire about the sandwich they serve. Honorable mention besides the blackened fish sandwich are the chicken tenders and other great comfort foods. You also have a variety of great cold beer choices, and access to sheltered seating and washrooms to give yourself a well-deserved break from the sun for your time at Siesta Key Beach. The sand Pavilion is staffed by friendly, efficient staff that always seem to add a touch of local charm. The Santa pavilion at Siesta Key Beach is a bit off the beaten path away from the mainland, and can be very crowded about any given time that the weather might be nice enough for a stop at the beach. Take my word, it's worth it every time! Until next time...tk

Pizza was the best part of order. We got a cheese pizza, meatballs, and a Caesar salad. The…read moremeatballs were mediocre. The salad was OK. But would definitely go back for the pizza. Friendly worker and small inside.

For a small pizza shop in a pretty big beach area I will say it was great. Slices aren't too…read moreexpensive and being that I've tried pizza from many locations in New York, the pizza was phenomenal. Crispy, but not dry. As well as many different selections. I will definitely be coming back!

Jennifer was an AMAZING waitress. We eat at Big Water Fish Market every time we are in Siesta Key…read more I always order the grouper Reuben. They actually use sauerkraut. Some places use coleslaw. That would be a Rachel, not a Reuben .

We had an amazing first dinner at Big Water Fish Market! Jen was absolutely incredible and went…read moreabove and beyond to accommodate our party of 12. She let us know there were only two servers that night and things might be a little backed up, but we didn't mind waiting at all, we had great company and were enjoying ourselves! From start to finish, Jen was amazing. She gave us wonderful recommendations, made sure our drinks were always full, and kept our table clean and taken care of. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, and we loved every bite! Thank you, Jen, for making our first dinner while visiting for the weekend such a wonderful experience. You were amazing, and we truly appreciate you!

Stopped by Corkscrew Deli for the daily special and honestly... you can't beat it…read more The price point is almost unheard of for the quality you're getting -- fresh, generous, and consistently good. Add in friendly, easygoing service and it's the kind of local spot you keep coming back to. Simple, solid, and always worth it.

A small hole in the wall that has great sandwiches. The staff took my order with a friendly smile…read more The daily specials are great.

After a relaxing day at Siesta Key beach, we stopped at The Cottage for lunch. I cannot say enough…read moregreat things about this restaurant. It's got a relaxing beach vibe with outside seating and a nice patio in the back with enough shade. I could tell that they host nightly entertainment here with a small stage. For lunch, I ordered the lobster maki roll. I'm not a big sushi fan, but I was intrigued. This lobster roll was one of the best sushi rolls I've had in a long time. Also ordered include the blackened grouper sandwich, billionaire burger, and tempura shrimp appetizer. Our group loved every entree. The cocktails were also refreshing. I really loved my jalapeño watermelon margarita. Our server was wonderful - very friendly and quick service. Definitely an enjoyable lunch or dinner spot!

We booked this place via OpenTable since it received great reviews. We ended up parking next door…read moresince parking was a bit hard to navigate. The parking place had ample parking where you needed a mobile app to pay for your parking. There was a larger souvenir store there if you needed to kill time before your seating. Once it was our time for our dinner reservations, we were greeted and seated at our table. Our waitress was a bit sarcastic or had a witty comments that didn't sit well with my kids. When ordering our foods, the kids asked what type of drinks they had since it was not listed on the menu. She said Coke but didn't elaborate that they had Coke products. Since she said Coke so fast our daughter didn't hear the response and asked her the question again where she just said that's a great question and ignored her and moved on. Food wise - we had the Peruvian ceviche, Peruvian chicken, I think I had a special grouper dish. The food was good. We were able to eat everything and the kids enjoyed their kids burger meals. Outside of the waitress comments, the place placed nice modern music to listen to and had the basketballs games playing on the tv at the bar.

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.

Don't let the size of the restaurant deceive you- this is some of the best food I've ever had! Very…read morecasual and minimal seating but if you are lucky enough to grab a table you definitely won't regret it. I ordered the lobster roll which was everyone at the tables favorite- just look at the size of that claw meat! My friend got the ahi poke bowl and absolutely loved it. Wonderful service, food, quality, and atmosphere. Best hole-in-the-wall in the area!

Had the BEST REUBEN sandwich of my life today! I've tried many a Rueben in many different states…read more.. this was hands down the most amazing one EVER! Started with the Focaccia bagel, delicious corned beef, smoked provolone cheese, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and thousand island dressing....all made of the best ingredients that are actually good for you! If you love a Reuben... you have to go try this one! They always have stellar food! So, if a Rueben isn't your thing... try a different one! I'll be back for another one soon! Thanks Team Focaccia!

Definitely 5 stars! This was our first stop of the day and it was definitely busy. Everyone must…read morehave seen this on the Michelin star list- we tried the buffalo chicken and avocado focaccia and they were both so delicious. The chicken was so juicy, soft bread, and the flavors were perfect. We definitely want to try the Barria- hoping it's a special in the next week :)

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