Pausing in Sarasota Guidebook
music venues
Nightly music, island vibes and great food.
If you're 2-3 people (and no minors), skip the long reservation line and hang out at the front of the bar. A seat or 2 should become available if you're willing to hang around for 15-20m usually.
167 locals recommend
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean BlvdNightly music, island vibes and great food.
If you're 2-3 people (and no minors), skip the long reservation line and hang out at the front of the bar. A seat or 2 should become available if you're willing to hang around for 15-20m usually.
Thurs-Sat eve's make a table reservation and listen to blues, rock, rockabilly or any of the sort with a great band. Food is southern delicous (fried green tomatoes, bbq chicken sliders, etc) and acoustics and decor are so great!
44 locals recommend
The Blue Rooster
1525 4th StThurs-Sat eve's make a table reservation and listen to blues, rock, rockabilly or any of the sort with a great band. Food is southern delicous (fried green tomatoes, bbq chicken sliders, etc) and acoustics and decor are so great!
Food scene
an old classic favorite, great nightly seafood and also take-out fish market for home-cooking if you feel inspired. No music here, but hang out in the front for a table or seat at the bar, enjoy a $10 margarita with your own shaker, and great atmosphere in "old florida"
150 locals recommend
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami Trailan old classic favorite, great nightly seafood and also take-out fish market for home-cooking if you feel inspired. No music here, but hang out in the front for a table or seat at the bar, enjoy a $10 margarita with your own shaker, and great atmosphere in "old florida"
adventure
Take the water cruise to check out the 10ft lake, gator sightings and relaxing under the shady canope. Bring bikes if you like to bike along the bike path.
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Take the water cruise to check out the 10ft lake, gator sightings and relaxing under the shady canope. Bring bikes if you like to bike along the bike path.