Jules's Guidebook
Food scene
Beat places for food on or off the Keys.
Siesta Key Village has all the restaurants, bars, ice cream shops, and shopping. You’ll find open air, casual dining and live music at The Hub, Siesta Key Oyster Bar, Gilligan’s, to name a few. Fantastic Italian at Flavio’s and Cafe Gabbiano. Best breakfast at Sun Garden, there’s plenty of great little spots for breakfast on both ends of The Key
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Siesta Key Village
County Road 789 AlternateSiesta Key Village has all the restaurants, bars, ice cream shops, and shopping. You’ll find open air, casual dining and live music at The Hub, Siesta Key Oyster Bar, Gilligan’s, to name a few. Fantastic Italian at Flavio’s and Cafe Gabbiano. Best breakfast at Sun Garden, there’s plenty of great little spots for breakfast on both ends of The Key
Fresh local fish to pick up and cook at home, or go for lunch for the best fish tacos on The Key. Local catches are brought in daily
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Big Water Fish Market
6639 Midnight Pass RdFresh local fish to pick up and cook at home, or go for lunch for the best fish tacos on The Key. Local catches are brought in daily
Fresh local fish brought in daily for eat in or pick out your own fish and seafood to cook at home.
150 preporučuju mještani
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailFresh local fish brought in daily for eat in or pick out your own fish and seafood to cook at home.
Best variety for breakfast & lunch with fresh ingredients. Open air and indoor dining. Great local vibe
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Sun Garden Cafe
210 Avenida MaderaBest variety for breakfast & lunch with fresh ingredients. Open air and indoor dining. Great local vibe
Delicious choices and lots of gluten free options. A second location in downtown Sarasota.
70 preporučuju mještani
Toasted Mango Cafe
430 N Tamiami TrailDelicious choices and lots of gluten free options. A second location in downtown Sarasota.
Steak and seafood in the heart of Siesta Key Village. If you want a nice dinner out, best suited for adults and smaller groups.
56 preporučuju mještani
Summer House Steak & Seafood
149 Avenida MessinaSteak and seafood in the heart of Siesta Key Village. If you want a nice dinner out, best suited for adults and smaller groups.
Upscale dining on the water. Chef-owned and run. Tucked away on the south, intercostal side of Siesta Key. Must have a reservation, perfect for special occasions or a romantic dinner
64 preporučuju mještani
Ophelia's on the Bay
9105 Midnight Pass RdUpscale dining on the water. Chef-owned and run. Tucked away on the south, intercostal side of Siesta Key. Must have a reservation, perfect for special occasions or a romantic dinner
Great local coffee and full breakfast and lunch menu. Everything from smoothies, Euro coffees & wheatgrass shots to salads, soups & paninis.
52 preporučuju mještani
Simon's Coffee House
5900 South Tamiami TrailGreat local coffee and full breakfast and lunch menu. Everything from smoothies, Euro coffees & wheatgrass shots to salads, soups & paninis.
Hippest spot on St. Armand’s Circle for drinks and dinner. Fantastic food and atmosphere
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Shore St. Armands
465 John Ringling BlvdHippest spot on St. Armand’s Circle for drinks and dinner. Fantastic food and atmosphere
New to St. Armand’s , fantastic seafood, salads. A broad menu with a great drink selection with a fun vibe.
14 preporučuju mještani
Speaks Clam Bar - Seafood - St Armands
29 N Boulevard of the PresidentsNew to St. Armand’s , fantastic seafood, salads. A broad menu with a great drink selection with a fun vibe.
Fantastic Downtown rooftop for cocktails. Dinner is available indoor or on the outdoor patio.
17 preporučuju mještani
Sage
1216 1st StFantastic Downtown rooftop for cocktails. Dinner is available indoor or on the outdoor patio.
Perspectives rooftop bar and restaurant offers one of the best views of Sarasota Bay. Tasty lite bites and craft cocktails. Best sunset show around!
10 preporučuju mještani
Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar
1255 North Palm AvenuePerspectives rooftop bar and restaurant offers one of the best views of Sarasota Bay. Tasty lite bites and craft cocktails. Best sunset show around!
Open for lunch and dinner. The Happy Hour menu has many options while you wait for the sunset show. Nothing beats the views here, and has a great vibe and people watching.
72 preporučuju mještani
The Westin Sarasota
100 Marina View DrOpen for lunch and dinner. The Happy Hour menu has many options while you wait for the sunset show. Nothing beats the views here, and has a great vibe and people watching.
There’s almost always a wait, but the back porch is a fun spot to wait, grab a beer and listen to the live music in a fun outdoor setting. The menu is seafood based and very fresh, never disappointed.
260 preporučuju mještani
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtThere’s almost always a wait, but the back porch is a fun spot to wait, grab a beer and listen to the live music in a fun outdoor setting. The menu is seafood based and very fresh, never disappointed.
Come for the incredible food, like your Italian Nonna used to make for Sunday dinner! Local artists on site, paintings are for sale so you can take a piece of Sarasota home with you. This is a “do not miss” locals experience. 🎨🍝🍷
8 preporučuju mještani
Cafe Barbosso
5501 Palmer Crossing CirCome for the incredible food, like your Italian Nonna used to make for Sunday dinner! Local artists on site, paintings are for sale so you can take a piece of Sarasota home with you. This is a “do not miss” locals experience. 🎨🍝🍷
Old school beach front restaurant that you may pass over if you weren’t looking for it. Once inside, you’ll fall in love with the outdoor patio and glistening trees that whisper in the breeze. Mar Vista’s menu gives an upscale twist on the classics, a do not miss on the list!
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Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant
760 Broadway StOld school beach front restaurant that you may pass over if you weren’t looking for it. Once inside, you’ll fall in love with the outdoor patio and glistening trees that whisper in the breeze. Mar Vista’s menu gives an upscale twist on the classics, a do not miss on the list!
Euphemia Haye Restaurant & The Haye Loft
5540 Gulf of Mexico DrFine dining and excellent service.
Maison Blanche
2605 Gulf of Mexico DrFine French dining, fresh seafood dishes are artfully prepared and presented.
Hottest new spot on Longboat Key. Offers fresh fish, steaks, eclectic dishes and craft cocktails. The boat dock on the inter coastal provides great backdrop while you enjoy dinner and drinks.
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Shore Longboat Key
800 Broadway StHottest new spot on Longboat Key. Offers fresh fish, steaks, eclectic dishes and craft cocktails. The boat dock on the inter coastal provides great backdrop while you enjoy dinner and drinks.
KOJO
1289 North Palm AvenueHip scene for sushi and Asian inspired cocktails.
Beaches
Pack your cooler and beach chairs. There are 12 public access points, parking can be a challenge if you’re not there early. Or park in the larger main public lot off beach road. Larger lot also has close access to the handicapped “Mobi-mat” which gives wheelchair access through the sand. Main Siesta key public beach also has a restaurant and bathrooms.
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Siesta Beach
Pack your cooler and beach chairs. There are 12 public access points, parking can be a challenge if you’re not there early. Or park in the larger main public lot off beach road. Larger lot also has close access to the handicapped “Mobi-mat” which gives wheelchair access through the sand. Main Siesta key public beach also has a restaurant and bathrooms.
A smaller and more narrow beach than Siesta Beach. Often times, less crowded and easier to grab a parking spot. Bring your own snacks and drinks, and gear, this beach is more remote and self serve!
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Turtle Beach
A smaller and more narrow beach than Siesta Beach. Often times, less crowded and easier to grab a parking spot. Bring your own snacks and drinks, and gear, this beach is more remote and self serve!
Steps from St. Armand’s Circle, a great wide beach with lots of parking in the public lot.
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Lido Key plaža
400 Benjamin Franklin DrSteps from St. Armand’s Circle, a great wide beach with lots of parking in the public lot.
Venice beaches provide a different view of the area and experience. Spend your beach day hunting for shark teeth, have lunch and drinks at Sharky’s on the pier. Plenty of public parking, public restrooms and beach showers.
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Caspersen Beach
Harbor DrVenice beaches provide a different view of the area and experience. Spend your beach day hunting for shark teeth, have lunch and drinks at Sharky’s on the pier. Plenty of public parking, public restrooms and beach showers.
Dog friendly beach with lots of room to walk and socialize your fur babies. Attached to Casperson Beach. Easy parking and has several dog washing stations on the way out.
8 preporučuju mještani
Paw Park Beach
1900 Harbor Drive SouthDog friendly beach with lots of room to walk and socialize your fur babies. Attached to Casperson Beach. Easy parking and has several dog washing stations on the way out.
AMI “ is north of Sarasota in Bradenton and can be laden with traffic during season, but it has a local laid back beach charm and great new pier at the very northern end. There are several different beaches you can drive and park Coquina Beach, Beer Can Island, and many smaller public access points to tuck into along the drive from Longboat Key and through the beach town.
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Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrAMI “ is north of Sarasota in Bradenton and can be laden with traffic during season, but it has a local laid back beach charm and great new pier at the very northern end. There are several different beaches you can drive and park Coquina Beach, Beer Can Island, and many smaller public access points to tuck into along the drive from Longboat Key and through the beach town.
Largest beach on Anna Maria Island, parking can be a challenge during high season. Worth the effort for beautiful sunsets.
11 preporučuju mještani
Holmes Beach
4000 Gulf DrLargest beach on Anna Maria Island, parking can be a challenge during high season. Worth the effort for beautiful sunsets.
Coquina beach has several launch spots for boats and jet skis, a fantastic Tiki bar, Restaurant, public showers and gift shop. Plenty of parking too.
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Coquina Beach South Boat Ramp
1465 Gulf Dr SCoquina beach has several launch spots for boats and jet skis, a fantastic Tiki bar, Restaurant, public showers and gift shop. Plenty of parking too.
Great local spot for fishing and and picnics. Bait shop and restaurants near by.
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Južna plaža Jetty
2000 Tarpon Center DriveGreat local spot for fishing and and picnics. Bait shop and restaurants near by.
Local commerce
The Compound
Surf and clothing store. Buy Stand up paddle boards, fly fishing rods, fishing gear, beach and surf style clothing and shoes. Staff offers fishing guides and great recommendations for local water activities.
Saturdays during season, stroll the streets and find local fruit & vegetable stands, plants, flower, trendy artisan cheese, fresh breads, pastas, farm fresh eggs and more. Coffee & food vendors with seating to sit and enjoy live music.
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Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueSaturdays during season, stroll the streets and find local fruit & vegetable stands, plants, flower, trendy artisan cheese, fresh breads, pastas, farm fresh eggs and more. Coffee & food vendors with seating to sit and enjoy live music.
It’s a quick drive to get to St. Armand’s Circle from anywhere. Loaded with boutique shopping and restaurants to meet every craving. Shops of note: Tommy Bahamas, Lily Pulitzer, Shore, Ana’s, Apricot Lane, and Alvin’s just to name a few. St. Armand’s is a great place to explore, shop and dine. Grab an ice cream at Kilwin’s and stroll over to Lido beach for a sunset.
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St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirIt’s a quick drive to get to St. Armand’s Circle from anywhere. Loaded with boutique shopping and restaurants to meet every craving. Shops of note: Tommy Bahamas, Lily Pulitzer, Shore, Ana’s, Apricot Lane, and Alvin’s just to name a few. St. Armand’s is a great place to explore, shop and dine. Grab an ice cream at Kilwin’s and stroll over to Lido beach for a sunset.
Great resource for all things fishing, rods, reels, bait shop, SUP and kayak rentals, and fishing guides.
6 preporučuju mještani
Economy Tackle/Dolphin Paddlesports
6018 S Tamiami TrailGreat resource for all things fishing, rods, reels, bait shop, SUP and kayak rentals, and fishing guides.
CircuSoul Yoga
4141 S Tamiami TrailCB's Saltwater Outfitters
1249 Stickney Point RdYoga and Spin classes set in a serene outdoor and indoor setting. Best teachers and variety of classes in town!
7 preporučuju mještani
Pineapple Yoga Studio
517 S Pineapple AveYoga and Spin classes set in a serene outdoor and indoor setting. Best teachers and variety of classes in town!
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Free shuttles on Siesta Key
The Frog Hopper (844) 376-4467 and Johnny’s Siesta Key Free Rides 941- 928-9200 are both free, tip-based local ride service provided by the Siesta Key restaurant community. You can grab a free ride from one end of Siesta Key to the other. You can call ahead or flag one down, but please don’t forget to tip your drivers. Usual response time is 15-20 minutes if you call ahead.
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Airport Driving Service
Castle Concierge is a car and home service specialist that offers airport transportation, home grocery delivery prior to arrival and more. They have Accredited NHWA
References
Insured & Bonded
Won Best of 2021 white glove service Sarasota Magazine Readers Choice Award https://castleconciergefl.com or call 941.504.4770 michelle@castleconciergefl.com
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Golf cart rentals
Golf carts can be an easy way to get around Siesta Key and nearby neighborhoods. There are several golf cart rental companies you can Google. I recommend Sarasota Free Golf Carts, a small company, where the owner, Jake Desrosiers, will delivery the cart to you! Www.sarasotafreegolfcartrentals.com
Longboatfun@outlook.com
Call his mobile direct if you like, (941) 539-1917 tell him I sent you.
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Private boat tours
Recommended by The Compound Shop, locally run private boat tours available through Captain Barefoot, John Wessel