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Anchoring the marina is this well-loved multilevel, multivenue eatery that offers
something for everyone, but most especially that quintessential harbor-at-sunset ambience.
Be serenaded by steel drums in the relaxed downstairs cafe and lounge, with expansive
outdoor seating, tropical cocktails and an easy-on-the-wallet menu. The Bayfront dining
room upstairs positions every formally laid table before curving, two-story windows and
serves upscale surf-and-turf; make reservations.
Drinking & Nightlife
Why doesn't downtown Sarasota have a nightlife? In the evening, everyone is strolling St
Armands Circle or Ocean Blvd in Siesta Village, a five-block stretch of seaside eats and
drinks. Siesta's warm, friendly scene doesn't get rowdy till late.
For events and the local scene, visit
This Week in Sarasota
Perq
CAFE
941-955-8101;
www.perqcoffeebar.com
; 1821 Hillview St;
7am-5:30pm Mon-
Fri, 8am-5:30pm Sat & Sun)
Sophisticated brewing methods and sourcing of single-original beans make Perq the best
coffee bar in Sarasota.
Jack Dusty
BAR
The Ritz-Carlton's new gold-trimmed restaurant features one of the sexiest drinking dens
in town, with a central glass-and-stone bar, small plates of Mote Marina caviar and
oysters, and terrace seating with water views. The bar is headed up by mixologist Roy
Roig, hot from Miami, who devises nautically themed cocktails such as the Purser's Bane
and Starboard Swizzle.
Old Salty Dog
BAR
(
www.theoldsaltydog.com
; 1601 Ken Thompson Pkwy, City Island;
11am-9:30pm)
