Amazon sandwich shop! Quick service, close to the beach, great prices and sandwiches were so fresh!…read moreWe went twice during our vacation.

Stopped by Ana's Deli in Sarasota and tried the "Anna's Way" -- wow!…read more The Anna's Way sandwich was absolutely incredible -- piled high with perfectly sliced turkey, cheeses, crisp cucumbers, and their signature Anna's sauce. The sauce gives it that perfect balance of tang and savory richness that takes the flavor to the next level. The bread was fresh and had just the right texture to hold all the fillings without getting soggy. Every bite was a perfect mix of flavors and textures -- creamy, crunchy, savory, and satisfying. The team behind the counter was friendly, efficient, and clearly takes pride in what they serve. If you're in Sarasota, do yourself a favor and order Anna's Way.

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

I wasn't gonna even eat pizza today, but as I'm walking in siesta key minding my own business and I…read moresee the sign for this joint and I remembered that one slice guy made a review. The pizza is slammin great crust cheese and sauce all around, Alfredo the pizza man is great too.

Update! Went again to get the pizza and was not impressed. I ordered online and got there at the…read moretime it said it would be done and they didn't even start it yet. All I got was a cheese pizza with basil and asked for it to be cooked well done. When I got the pizza it was so doughy and the crust might have been raw. It was a completely different pizza than last time I got it. It was terrible! Don't know if I will ever go back.

We have been coming to Siesta Key for over 22 years…read more Do you know that feeling when you find a really good restaurant, with great food, excellent service and everyone wants to go back, but you don't want to tell anybody else about it for fear everyone will know and you'll never be able to get back it (especially because there's already a wait for a table each time)? So that's my review about BWFM :)

If you are looking for GREAT FRESH SEAFOOD Big Water is the place you want to go to. Relaxed and…read morelaid back ambiance. Service was outstanding. We ordered scallops with piccata sauce. Perfectly grilled and the most delicious piccata sauce I have ever tasted. Entrees we ordered the Hogfish Hong Kong while delicate fish with a delicious Asian sauce served with white rice and mixed fresh veggies. And Seared Tuna served with white rice and seaweed salad Both were plentiful servings. We took home a fresh key lime slice of our which we really enjoyed.

I found a new favorite sandwich shop in Sarasota. I stopped…read moreon for lunch on a Thursday and business was brisk. Counter service ordering where I chose the daily special Maplewood Sandwich and it was simply spectacular! Service was super fast, very clean establishment with indoor seating as well as outdoor seating out front and in the back. Prices are very reasonable as well. I will be a regular here for sure

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.

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.

So yummy!!! The best sandwich i've ever had! I got the prime rib and my fiancé got the turkey! Both…read morewere amazing!!

Amazing, but pricey. Sandwiches and focaccia bread alone are absolutely wonderful. Prepare to get…read moretakeout or grab a table outside, very tight space inside--clean and well managed regardless. You won't be let down.

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

Friendly service even on busy and hot days. They deliver to the beach as well which is very…read moreconvenient and offer typical snack bar options with chicken tenders, burgers, fries and beers and alcoholic drinks.

We got a cheeseburger and a grilled ham & cheese and they were both great for lunch after a long…read moreenjoyable morning on Siesta Key Beach . Service was friendly and helpful as we struggled to decide. They also had a great selection on adult beverages! The sun deck has shaded areas with a nice breeze to eat if you are finally sunned out .