Guidebook for Siesta Key
Food Scene
We make a stop at The Cottage a must-do for every trip to Siesta Key. They continually update their menu and sometimes displace our favorites but always with something even more spectacular. As you may have now guessed, we are big fans.
68 locals recommend
The Cottage
153 Avenida MessinaWe make a stop at The Cottage a must-do for every trip to Siesta Key. They continually update their menu and sometimes displace our favorites but always with something even more spectacular. As you may have now guessed, we are big fans.
In addition to the cool name, they also serve delicious food and cold drinks.
24 locals recommend
The Old Salty Dog Siesta Key
5023 Ocean BlvdIn addition to the cool name, they also serve delicious food and cold drinks.
We thought it was popular only for the view but the food is actually delicious. Also, only a 15-minute walk from the condo.
24 locals recommend
The Boatyard Waterfront Bar and Grill
1500 Stickney Point RdWe thought it was popular only for the view but the food is actually delicious. Also, only a 15-minute walk from the condo.
An oyster bar a short 10-minute walk away? Yep. And there is a tiki-bar next door which always has an interesting crowd. Be sure to take the karaoke stage, too!
94 locals recommend
Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar
1200 Old Stickney Point RdAn oyster bar a short 10-minute walk away? Yep. And there is a tiki-bar next door which always has an interesting crowd. Be sure to take the karaoke stage, too!
We visited only recently but it made a quick jump to the top of our restaurant list in Sarasota. We can't wait to return!
138 locals recommend
Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main StWe visited only recently but it made a quick jump to the top of our restaurant list in Sarasota. We can't wait to return!
One of several restaurants within walking distance of the condo and it may be our favorite of that bunch.
32 locals recommend
Clayton's Siesta Grille
1256 Old Stickney Point RdOne of several restaurants within walking distance of the condo and it may be our favorite of that bunch.
A short stroll from the condo provides a good selection of ice cream to rejuvenate an afternoon or cap off a dinner.
16 locals recommend
Orange Octopus
1220 Old Stickney Point RdA short stroll from the condo provides a good selection of ice cream to rejuvenate an afternoon or cap off a dinner.
Everything Else
The drum circle every Sunday before sunset is a great experience that shouldn't be missed!
798 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
The drum circle every Sunday before sunset is a great experience that shouldn't be missed!
Essentials
When your at-home dinner requires the finest ingredients, this is the place to go.
63 locals recommend
Morton's Gourmet Market
1924 S Osprey AveWhen your at-home dinner requires the finest ingredients, this is the place to go.
Convenient large grocer for everything you need.
74 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Sarasota Pavilion
6543 S Tamiami TrailConvenient large grocer for everything you need.
Offers daily/weekly options and check out their website for a discount coupon.
Siesta Key Fitness Center
5243 Avenida NavarraOffers daily/weekly options and check out their website for a discount coupon.
Grocer is a short walk away from condo or they'll deliver if you don't want to waste any beach time and the selection is surprisingly good despite the relatively small footprint.
69 locals recommend
Crescent Beach Grocery
1211 Old Stickney Point RdGrocer is a short walk away from condo or they'll deliver if you don't want to waste any beach time and the selection is surprisingly good despite the relatively small footprint.
Shopping
Restaurants, chocolate, ice cream, spices, clothing...need we go on?
297 locals recommend
Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleRestaurants, chocolate, ice cream, spices, clothing...need we go on?
Sarasota Square
8201 S Tamiami TrailEntertainment & Activities
We enjoy it as much as our young daughter. The indoor exhibits are great and it gets even better with the huge outdoor pool with sharks, etc. Also a great aviary next door as well as eco-boat tours.
532 locals recommend
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyWe enjoy it as much as our young daughter. The indoor exhibits are great and it gets even better with the huge outdoor pool with sharks, etc. Also a great aviary next door as well as eco-boat tours.
Walking distance from the condo and offers variety of bike options (fat-tire for beach, carbon fiber, kids, motorized, etc.) plus kayaks, paddle boards and scooters.
25 locals recommend
Siesta Key Bike & Kayak LLC
1224 Old Stickney Point RdWalking distance from the condo and offers variety of bike options (fat-tire for beach, carbon fiber, kids, motorized, etc.) plus kayaks, paddle boards and scooters.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music, great people watching and cold drinks can't be beat! They also serve food from what I hear.
167 locals recommend
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean BlvdLive music, great people watching and cold drinks can't be beat! They also serve food from what I hear.