I really enjoy going to Fine Wines and Tastings on Main St in Lakewood Ranch. Scott and his mom…read morehave created a wonderful atmosphere for buy wine by the bottle or by the glass. They have a revolving selection of well known and under the radar wines for you to enjoy. They also offer a small selection of fantastic light snacks to eat while sipping good wine. Additionally, they have a couple of beers and seltzers. If you find yourself wanting a nice glass of wine, please give Fine Wines and Tastings a chance. I promise you will love it.

We went in after a full day of working on our boat and we were headed to Trader Joe's to do our own…read morecharcuterie board. I hopped on yelp while on the way to Home Depot and this place popped up. We love charcuterie and thought for the price point we would give it a try. The sommelier was extremely helpful and after our food order, recommended this fantastic French wine which pared perfectly. We will be back as they also had Justin Isosceles in stock on shelf next time we are cooking steaks on our boat

Took two colleagues to dinner…read more Was my first time and found this to be a beautiful restaurant. There is a retail area along with a tasting area that was pretty busy. The wait was very short and once seated we had an amazing server. I wasn't sure what I wanted to she brought out 2 wine tasters for me to decide. She took excellent care of us and was not over the top. We ordered 1 app, 3 meals and 4 glasses of wine. Our total was $170. This is an upscale dining so have your wallet ready.

We love that Cooper's Hawk is right down the road from our place in Sarasota. A great happy hour…read moreand a wonderful selection of wines. They have a lot of really great small plates to share as well as solid entree options. We enjoy it so much that we joined their wine club that includes monthly tastings and monthly bottles of wine. If you're a frequent visitor the club pays for itself. Great lively atmosphere and service.

Joined their wine club through the previous owners and was told that we could "make up" the monthly…read moretasting if we missed the original date (usually the first Saturday of the month) - January was a very busy month for us, my wife's father passed away and she works as a radiology tech and works 12 hours shifts so our availability to do the tasting was limited - when I tried to schedule the tasting for the 29th of the month, I was told no - the employee told me that they couldn't afford to open the wine for just one couple - even though they had another make up tasting the following day. The owner refused to give me a refund for the month ($48.15 for just me) - so I disputed the charge on my card and he rebutted it with I had the whole month to make up the tasting! Not a true statement - this guy has no clue how to run a business - so much for customer service - we will never step foot in the place again!!! Promise!!

There is not a better wine bar in this area. Over 300 wines. From the casual drinker to the most…read morediscerning tastes. The owners work this place every day. Excellent wines, great, friendly service.

Updated review! My second time visiting I was able to taste the cheeses and meats with my wine…read more The service from the bartender was prompt and vibes are relaxed, both times I've come in, there's not a crowd which is nice. Intimate and cozy.

Cute place with lots of great options! Service was good! They have very tasty grilled cheeses among…read moreother items! Great place to stop at for after work drinks too! I had a pistachio martini that was delicious but I didn't take a picture.

It's a private social club members only! You have to call or text in order for them to open the…read moredoor for you. It says wine tasting but it does that mentioned in the Yelp page that it's a private club.

Family run local wine bar! Incredible variety of wine reasonably priced and fun themed events…read more Great atmosphere, exactly what Sarasota & Gulf Gate area needed!

If you're a wine lover and enjoy free tastings, Florida Orange Groves Winery is definitely worth a…read morevisit. This location offers a huge variety of wines made right on-site, with unique flavors like key lime, peach, strawberry, passion fruit, and more. Their Hurricane wine is their bestseller and for good reason. I did the tasting flight with 4 flavors for $17, and it was a great way to sample different wines. They also offer complimentary tastings, wine slushies, flavorful spreads, and cute trinkets throughout the shop. There's even a cozy lounge area in the back where you can relax and enjoy your drinks. The customer service was excellent, and the staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about all the wines. I make it a point to stop by every time I'm in the area. Bonus: you can also order wines for shipping directly from their website

I absolutely loved the Florida Orange Groves Winery. The customer service was top-tier. We stopped…read morein after the beach and decided to stick around for the wine tasting that was starting shortly. We got to try several different Florida wines that are made in house at the winery. Some of my faves were the hurricane and I enjoyed each one of the wine slushy's including the strawberry banana, the hurricane, and the best of all was the orange Creamsicle slushy. I decided to purchase some of the orange Creamsicle wine slushy mix to take home and make orange Creamsicle mocktails and received some of the cute little wine bottle greeting cards. They also have military discount.

I sauntered in here on a whim, on a Saturday afternoon-and I'm so glad I did! I was just at Wine on…read morethe Docks in Tarpon Springs-and this is its sibling. It offers the same free tastings, knowledgeable staff and my new favorite white wine (Greek). I also tried a flight of Georgian wines (the country, not the state) and bought the dryest red one with a pretty label. I learned that the soil there is very volcanic, which gives the wine its unique taste. It should be a great conversation piece and a super sip. Looks like I'll be throwing a dinner party. Wonder if this pairs well with pizza? This location is just off Main Street, a block or two up Broadway, in a shopping plaza. There's a smallish private lot... but it's also an easy walk from any of the city lots in the downtown area. The prices are fair, there's lots of seating and the air conditioning is great. Oh-and they also have beer. Cheers to all of it-and to a return!

Stopped by Wine at the Docks for a glass of wine, and I had such a great experience! The staff was…read moresuper nice and made great recommendations. I also did a wine tasting, which was a lot of fun. Sat at the bar and really enjoyed the cozy, welcoming environment. Would love to come back!

Just in for a quick short meal. Small plate from their Wine O'Clock Happy Hour Menu and the all…read moretime best over the years on their Appetizer off the Regular Menu. Happy Hour Menu: Crispy Barbacoa Quesadilla.... Ancho Braised Short Rib, Caramelized Cheese Crust, Cilantro-Lime Crema, Cotija Cheese, Ancho Salsa ($Cashews, Mint, Cilantro, Sweet Thai Chili, Sesame-Sriracha Aioli ($12) Dinner Menu: Crispy Brussel Sprouts.... Cashews, Mint, Cilantro, Sweet Thai Chili, Sesame-Sriracha Aioli (and added bacon)

18 days later and not one person has cared to address my concern. This place clearly doesn't care…read moreabout returning guests, especially paying club members.... I've been a member since 2018 and we've gotten to know some of the staff members. We visit at least once a month and ask for specific staff for our table. We bring many friends in as well and it means a lot to be happy with the experience. We continue to have troubles when asking for a specific section, which should not take place at any restaurant, especially one that is higher end such as Coopers Hawk. Last night was a final straw of where I'm pausing my membership, but after no response from this location or corporate, I'll be canceling and never returning. I get the run around almost every time I'm asking for a specific staff's section, even though we arrive at least 1 hour early every visit, and this is the only restaurant I have this issue with. We arrived at 5:45pm, checked in with the hostess stand for our 7:15pm reservation,  reiterated that we'd like Jane's section as I asked for in my reservation instructions, and attended a wine tasting. 7:15pm arrived and passed by. We followed up with the hostess stand and was told we would have to wait until 7:30-7:45pm. 7:45pm arrive and passed and we started feeling irritation. We addressed the hostess stand, again, to get the run around. By this time, the manager (Cindy) approached and asked what was wrong. I explained that we are having issues asking for a specific staff member's section, again, for I've addressed this with Cindy in the past and she's is always combative. She told me Jane's section has had the same 3 tables for over 2 hours (when we checked in) and nothing was available to us. I told her that was hard to believe and we're going to leave and have dinner elsewhere. All of a sudden they were able to give us a table that Jane was able to serve. Jane has always been one of our favorite staff members for she goes above and beyond making sure our experience is perfect every visit. She's kind, makes sure our food is great, and makes the visit that much more. After last night, I'm hesitant to return, especially if Cindy is working. She should not be in a management position, and the restaurant needs to learn how to organize tables, especially for reservations.

Had a great experience last weekend at this Coopers Hawk thanks to Claire, the manager. Someone…read morehacked into my account and wiped out my bottles and even purchased bottles with my account. Thank you Claire for clearing it up.

We had an incredible time celebrating our wedding anniversary here! From the second we walked…read morethrough the door we were greeted with smiles. Everyone was extremely welcoming and attentive. The food was fantastic! Loved the wine tasting they offer right upon sitting. They also surprised us with two glasses of champagne for our anniversary which was so thoughtful. Truly, everything from the bread service to dessert was absolutely perfect. We also purchased their dragonfruit sangria and passion fruit wines to take home and they turned out to be great too! I would at sangria was my favorite out of the two.

Nice location, glad they have music on the weekends. Wine tasting was $18.79 for 4 tastings!…read more Pretty pricey for mediocre wine. We enjoyed sitting outdoors so that was nice but for the prices - no way would I go back. Too bad...this place has a beautiful outdoors & I like that they are having music but the prices they are charging do not make it worth it for me to go back.....

On our drive back home from the pumpkin patch, we came across Fiorelli Winery and decided to stop…read moreby for a drink. I'm not a wine drinker so I ordered a recommended Rose first, then a canned beer. My wife tried 2 different wines. She was happy with her choices. We didn't try the food. The bar area was cozy, and the bartender was sweet. We sat in the back after ordering. The weather was very nice so we enjoyed sitting outside. I'd love to visit again and try their food.