From rooftop cocktail bars to late night live music, here is where the Sarasota area goes after dark.
St. Armands Circle
Italian trattoria with handmade pasta, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, an upstairs lounge and live entertainment.
Downtown Sarasota
Tiki-inspired downtown bar and restaurant pairing tropical cocktails with pan-Asian small plates from the KOJO culinary team.
Siesta Key
Funky Siesta Key Village martini bar with food, cocktails and nightly live music.
Bradenton
Southern soul food and live music venue now operating at Flamingo Bay Brewing Co. in Bradenton.
Siesta Key
Flagship Siesta Key Village Daiquiri Deck serving frozen drinks, casual food and seafood in an open-air setting.
St. Armands Circle
Open-air casual restaurant and bar known for frozen daiquiris, seafood, pub fare and a lively atmosphere.
Downtown Sarasota
Energetic Mexican restaurant and tequila bar serving tacos, shareable dishes and cocktails on Main Street.
Siesta Key
Lively Siesta Key Village bar and grill with outdoor seating, tropical drinks and entertainment.
Longboat Key
Casual Philly-themed sports bar and grill with cheesesteaks, burgers, wings, tacos, live music and multiple televisions.
Downtown Sarasota
A distinctive floating-island cruise boat offering sunset, sightseeing, dolphin and manatee, live-music, and private charter experiences on Sarasota Bay.
Bradenton
Quirky Old Florida restaurant on the Braden River serving Southern favorites, seafood, smoked meats, alligator and frog legs, with screened waterfront decks and live entertainment.
Downtown Sarasota
Downtown bayfront dining destination with an upstairs dining room, casual patio options, marina views, and live entertainment.
Downtown Sarasota
Open-air downtown restaurant serving New American food, cocktails and frequent live entertainment at Lemon Avenue and Main Street.
Bradenton
Open-air Bradenton Riverwalk restaurant serving casual American fare with frequent live music.
Downtown Sarasota
Established comedy club presenting touring and regional stand-up performers.
Lido Key
Stylish lobby lounge serving cocktails, light bites and Ringside menu selections in Cirque St. Armands.
941-413-5992 · opalcollection.com/cirque-st-armands/eat-and-drink
Osprey / Nokomis
Casual Dona Bay waterfront restaurant and tiki bar with Caribbean-influenced food, nightly music and boat access.
Osprey / Nokomis
Long-running Nokomis waterfront restaurant on the Intracoastal serving seafood, daily specials and patio dining.
Osprey / Nokomis
Large casual waterfront landmark on the Intracoastal in Nokomis with tiki dining, boat access and live music.
Siesta Key
Popular Siesta Key Village oyster bar serving seafood, drinks and a lively island atmosphere.
Siesta Key
Small marina-side Siesta Key restaurant serving fresh local fish, island dishes and nightly live music.
East Sarasota
Open-air East Sarasota smokehouse, live-music venue and Old Florida tiki bar specializing in barbecue.
Siesta Key
Eclectic Siesta Key Village restaurant blending local seafood with globally inspired dishes and patio dining.
Siesta Key
Colorful Siesta Key Village restaurant serving Baja-style Mexican fare, cocktails and live entertainment.
St. Armands Circle
Island-inspired restaurant and bar serving seafood, salads, tropical cocktails and weekend brunch in a polished resort setting.
941-388-2888 · tommybahama.com/restaurants-and-marlin-bars/locations/sarasota
Longboat Key
Beachside all-day restaurant and bar in a restored 1950s service station with coastal food, cocktails, weekend brunch and live music.
Bradenton
Old Florida waterfront pub and grill in Ellenton overlooking the Manatee River with seafood, burgers, tiki bars and live music.
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