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Sean Murphy's Beach Bistro is Anna Maria's best date night. Perfectly executed Floridian
dishes showcase the best locally and nationally sourced farm products, including fresh
line-caught seafood, Hudson Valley
foie gras
and prime USA beef tenderloin. The Bistro
Bouillabaisse is legendary, stacked with lobster tail, jumbo shrimp, shellfish and calamari
and stewed in a fresh tomato, saffron and anise flavored broth.
Cottage
FUSION, SEAFOOD
( 941-312-9300;
www.cottagesiestakey.com
; 153 Avenida Messina, Siesta Key; tapas $9-15, mains
$20-30; 11am-10pm Sun-Thu, to midnight Fri & Sat)
Siesta Key's hottest restaurant is headed up by dynamic chef Larry Eppler, whose exciting
fusion menu not only includes mouthwatering sushi, but sophisticated tapas including
slow-braised Korean short ribs and walu sashimi on a chilled block of Himalayan sea salt
drizzled with pistachio aioli. Pair with a frozen
mojito
. Perfection.
Drinking & Nightlife
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
BAR
(
www.skob.com
;
5238 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Village; 11am-midnight Sun-Thu, to 1:30am Fri & Sat)
At SKOB, the tilting rafters are tacked with dollar bills - yes, it's that kind of place. Live
music.
Beach Club
BAR
(
www.beachclubsiestakey.com
; 5151 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Village; 11am-2am)
Cavernous bar with pool tables, a stage, a great white shark and Sunday bikini contests.
Live music.
Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill
BAR
(
www.gilligansislandbar.net
; 5253 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Village; 11:30am-2am)
Classic Florida thatched-roof tiki-bar vibe, with VW bus, outdoor courtyard and deadly
fishbowl cocktails. Live music.
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