A great place when in Sarasota to visit. Sit outside or on the indoor patio and watch the world go…read moreby. It's a bit pricey, but the food is solid and it's a good experience. The sangria is great and some dishes are tasty! We did the Chicken & Rice along with the Roasted Pork Shoulder. Overall it's a strong must do when in Sarasota.

Locals were trying to tell me this place is overhyped but I think it's hyped for a good reason…read more The food here was SO good. As a Cuban from the Miami area, this is good Cuban food. And the portions are HUGE. We had a reservation which was well used as it was pretty packed. We sat inside. It was pretty warm inside, though, from the heat so just be prepared for that. We got a pitcher of sangria and they make it right beside the table. It was SO good. Wow. Each person got about 1/4 a loaf of warm bread. They did say it was cuban bread but it wasn't really. But hey the bread was good. We got their famous salad to try (one side order for 2 people to split and one person got it as their entree) and it was very good. They also make that table side. For our meals, we got the lechón, salad, and fish. The portions were HUGE. So much pork. It came with great tasing yucca, beans, and plantains too. For desert, we got the guava pastry and the natilla. The guava pastry was actually kind of amazing. Warm and so so good. The natilla was good but it was closer to a crème brûlée. It was still good, though. I'm excited to go to another (closer) location of theirs again. It was really such good food. We were also able to take our leftovers with us since they gave us so much food. The lechón plate is definitely splittable.

The Gator Club is so much fun! The music and vibes are wonderful and everyone os there to have a…read moregood time. Lots of space and a variety of drinks.

There's definitely no food here this is more of a live band and DJ kind of drinking spot for…read moredancing. Service is decent it's very difficult as most of the time no one can hear what you're saying and sometimes the drinks come out completely wrong. Security here is pretty heavy there's a person at each door way not to mention in the stairwell and upstairs at the pool tables there are four separate bar areas that you can grab a Beverage. DJ upstairs is more useful please EDM club type mixes wrap etc. downstairs you never know what you're going to get sometimes it's mix of 80s a hard rock on last night it was more of a calypso, reggae band. There is a $10 cash cover charge.

Cozy, cool, and downright perfect. 1st Avenue Clubhouse Bourbon Bar has quickly become one of my…read morefavorite spots in town. The cozy vibes make you want to settle in for hours -- it's got that warm, rustic hunting-lodge feel, but in the best possible way. The cocktails? Absolute fire. Every drink is perfectly balanced and beautifully presented. The bartenders are unreal -- friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they're serving. If you're looking for the perfect day to go, make it Sunday. The energy is just right -- chill, welcoming, and effortlessly fun. Whether you're a bourbon lover or just in it for the good vibes, this place hits every mark.

Truly a whisky only bar, nothing but it. No vodka, tequila, gin, etc…read more Located In the back of the liquor store Small area with little seating but it wasn't crowded. Had to go to the bar to order anything if seating away from the bar top. Just ok

I went to Craftails Speakeasy and tried the Strawberry Fields from their spring craft tail menu…read more Honestly, it was strong, super pretty, and had this little dried orange thing plus a bubble that added smoke to the drink, felt fancy without feeling "my wallet is crying." Service was awesome too. We got there right when they opened so it was just me and my mom at first and the guy at the bar made it easy and fun. The vibe feels a bit on the fancier side, but it's still chill, a perfect spot for date night or just taking cute photos. No hidden entrance or secret password that we could see and street parking is available. No wait during the day. It's not the cheapest spot, but honestly worth it for the drinks and the aesthetic. I'd love to go back and try more of their craft tails sometime!

Unfortunately, this experience went from disappointing to downright concerning…read more I do want to distinguish between the two bartenders working. The younger bartender was nice, pleasant, and welcoming. The older gentleman behind the bar, however, was a completely different experience. He came across as rude and was essentially barking orders at guests about how he would take our orders. For a place positioning itself as an upscale cocktail experience, that attitude set the wrong tone immediately. Unfortunately, the drinks didn't make up for it. My espresso martini was mediocre at best. My friend had the lemon drop, which was equally lackluster. Then came the $30 smoked Old Fashioned, which should have been impressive at that price point but was incredibly disappointing. We were also told they infuse their own vanilla into the vodka. Whatever they're using or doing with it, the end result tasted incredibly cheap --not remotely what I'd expect from a premium cocktail program. Then there's the condition of the place itself. There was a wrapped pipe dripping water onto/near a lounge bench, chipped and peeling paint on the walls, and obvious signs that preventive maintenance is desperately needed. The space simply wasn't aesthetically pleasing or maintained at the level the prices and concept would suggest. But it actually got worse when I went to the bathroom. Part of the ceiling appeared to be falling down, water was actively dripping into a bucket, and there was visible dark growth on the ceiling tile that looked like mold. At that point, my concern went well beyond décor. If you're going for an upscale speakeasy experience take a look at The Doctor's Office. That's the kind of atmosphere, presentation, and attention to detail I associate with this concept. When you're charging $30 for a cocktail, expectations are naturally going to be high. I expect excellent drinks, professional hospitality, and a well-maintained environment. Aside from the younger bartender, who was genuinely pleasant, this experience missed the mark across the board.

Motoneko cafe! A good ol' place to be; this is apparently a cafe, a food bar, whiskey bar, and a…read morechill location to sit and relax and enjoy a delicious coffee, or tea, beer or sake; all while eating some delicious ramen, dumplings, avocado toast, bagels and more! I actually got the fat boy ramen from the menu, which is $11.11! The whole menu kind of has repeating or "angel numbers" for price! Kinda fun haha. The ramen has a delicious tonkotsu broth, savory and tasty, topped with pork belly that is actually slow cooked overnight and marinated (I asked.) Then they torch it!!! So they can give it a nice crunchy layers! And the rest of the ramen is accompanied by bamboo chutes, corn, edamame, soft boiled broth marinated egg, and green onions! Super tasty and filling, not too fatty! The iced latte was, smooth, refreshing, I got almond milk and vanilla / sweetener syrup! They had other milk substitutes! Great ambience, and you can bring your dog there's a place to go to take your pup to the bathroom keep them on leash in the cafe! Super cool designs, wall art, photography, that's all Japanese themed! I do recommend the food and ramen! It's pretty well priced as well; Cheers!

Fun trendy good food. The piggy ramen was very good. The charred pork was amazing . Very clean…read more Like being in Tokyo

As a born and raised local. This addition to the Cigar Paradise brand has been an excellent…read moreaddition to Downtown St Petersburg. I primarily go there to host when family and close friends come to town. The staff is very attentive and always accommodating to everyone's needs.

Always perfect nothing else need be said. Great cigar and beverage. Additionally, Rays beat the…read moreYankees!

THIS PLACE IS GREAT!!! Trivia, Karaoke, great drinks and great service! We love stopping here on…read moreour annual bar crawl through town!

Love the feel of the place ... apparently this place has been here for a verrryy lonnngggg time !!…read more The drinks were very good ... and the bartender knew what she was doing ... Love how there were seating options .. either at the bar or on the couches or maybe outside .. This place was awesome and for sure wanna come back to check out new drinks .. Located in downtown also which is really awesome to check out... We went on a Tuesday so it wasn't packed at all.

A wonderful bar with daily specials and a fun stock exchange theme. Every few minutes you can see…read morewhich types of liquor increase or decrease in price. A nice place on central to relax and get a drink that's just outside all of the hustle and noise of downtown.

This place has a unique whiskey ticker that scrolls current whiskey prices based on current…read morecustomer orders. I ordered the espresso martini which the decryption said was a secret recipe. It was ok, but a bit watered down. I would not recommend it. My husband's old fashioned was good. Though, sadly they ran out of the boozy cherries when we were there.