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Monk's Oyster Steamer Raw Bar
89/100 (1150 ratings)
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Seafood
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Gluten Free Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Crab Legs
Steamers
Baguette
Crawfish
Catfish
Fish
Shrimp
Crab
Clams
Oyster
Mussels
Shellfish
Sit down
American
Bar
Seafood
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"I had an afternoon to waste... What a great place to enjoy an afternoon with really good and friendly people. The raw oysters were fresh and big. The..."
Mark Weiss
"I love this place. Zaid and pineapple really make it feel like a home away from home. Fresh seafood at dive bar prices. Fun vibe . Def try the..."
matthew M
"This place is great! We love Monks, the staff, the food, and the environment. The environment is casual and the food is EXCELLENT. Everything on the..."
Shari Bench
"such a good price to get fresh and delicious seafood. we can't help to order too much and of course we didn't finish lol... seems only one server at..."
Lisa chen
"Amazing seafood and great staff. They've been doing this for a really long time and have the steaming process down to a perfection! We sat at the..."
Celeste Bilodeau
"Very enjoyable food experience for my son’s birthday celebration! We had the crab legs and two pounds of shrimp. Steamed right there behind the..."
Brian Vinson
"Covid restriction: Mask is not mandatory. With outdoor seating. I love how fresh their oysters and snow crab legs are. Our waitress is also very..."
Catherine Palomo
"A great local bar for beers and appetizers although you can fill up quickly on the apps. Outside and indoor seating with TVs to watch a game. Kids..."
S & J Salmen
"We had great raw oysters and peel / eat shrimp here. Casual atmosphere and friendly service. Parking was easy out front. Didn’t try anything else..."
scott preston
"Honestly so amazed some of the best oysters I’ve had in a long time crab legs were great Zane took good care of us will definitely be..."
Miguel Flores
Jr's Old Packinghouse Cafe
88/100 (1630 ratings)
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American
Seafood
American
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Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Burrito
Nachos
Cuban Sandwich
Sandwiches
Crawfish
Burger
Catfish
Hamburgers
Fish
Pork
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Wings
Clam Chowder
Chowder
Sit down
American
Bar
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Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Live Music
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Wheelchair Accessible
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"The Packinghouse is a great “old Florida” restaurant and music venue. It’s the kind of place we’re everyone feels welcome. We discovered it..."
Jim Lally
"We did a quick internet search for a good Cuban sandwich in Sarasota and it came up with this place. As we drove there, we were getting leery of the..."
Bryan Strauss
"The Packinghouse is one of the few old Florida venues that remain. I absolutely love the old time style of the "décor", the live bands and best of..."
Carol Lilly
"Best blackened catfish and black beans and rice around. Beer was cold and music was good..."
Josh Troyer
"First time we had eaten since since reopened. Friday evening, all tables full, Florida Mountain Men playing great music and a mountain of good food...."
Glynis Chapman
"Stopped into JR's for lunch today. The Colossal Burger was AMAZING! The service at the bar was perfect, especially since I was on my lunch break. I..."
Megan Elise
"the very best, always have such a good time food is great and the music is the..."
James Lewis
"Bands or solos- all great music. Miss the StoneFish but that’s ok. Cuban food is best reason to hang out..."
Jenn Miller
"A great destination to enjoy great food and a beer. The wait staff is very friendly making you feel..."
Bonnie Elvidge
"Had a great time! Place was packed. We ordered The Cuban sandwich and listened to some great music. Will definitely be..."
Karen Haney
"Great food and great people working there. Cozy feeling to the..."
Frank Gonzalez
"Good food and fun time! Our server was spot on, there was live music by a local country band and we enjoyed..."
Barrie Pfeiffer Morlon
"It is not a fancy place, but that is part of the charm and appeal. Great food consisting of burgers, sandwiches (including Cuban sandwiches). They..."
Buster Bud
"I had the cornbread fish with yellow rice & black beans......delicious! Food was excellent & so was there services. Margaritas are pretty great as..."
Ebone Cruz (The Entrepreneur Plug)
"Great food, great service and great live music. Great singer on stage, Elizabeth Bernardini "Someone like..."
Va Ve
"My favorite place so far on this visit to Sarasota. Had the pork burrito. It was delicious. I would like to go back and try some other dishes. ..."
Troy Davidhizer
"Had a wonderful time here because the of Maria and Dianne made the experience so much fun! Food is great, had. Mediterranean salad, of course I had..."
Annie Ahlers
"Enjoyed very much the live country music and the Cuban sandwich was outstanding. Very good atmosphere and good crowd on a Thursday evening...."
Yolanda Varela DenverRealtor
"Great experience. Had the Cuban for dinner. Finished with the best rice pudding. Waitress was friendly and helpful. Nice to hear great live music..."
Sandy Ochin
"We were at another business within walking distance and saw the lights so we had to check it out. What a pleasant little surprise! We walked in to a..."
Tina M.
"If you enjoy a funky, old Florida vibe, this is your place. For almost 25 years JRs has been a local go-to for eating good pub-style food and, most..."
Rebecca Potter
"Omg this Blackended Ybor Burger was SO good. Highly recommend. We sat on the porch listening to live music, enjoying good food, great company and a..."
Torie Ewald
"JR's is a nice little restaurant. Kind of funky, with live music. The band that was there was pretty good although the outside seating area was kind..."
Brian King
"A great homey bar with a variety of food, craft beers and full licence. Our waitress was excellent. I had a burger and my wife had a Cuban dish..."
John Canon
"In pursuit of finding the areas best Cuban sandwich we paid a first visit to JR’s Old Packinghouse Cafe. We got there around 9p on a Friday night..."
Beep; Boop Beep!
"Great local place with great service, food and drink with live music all the time. Monday is open mic the way it's meant to..."
Sharon Litchfield
"Place is nice for lunch beer o brunch,Florida Countryside,Old stile.Big portions services is quick. I Come back for music live and..."
Joey Ferras
"I read a review of this restaurant in the Herald and added it to my list of places to try. The decor was outstanding, old Florida neighborhood kinda..."
Maryann
"Stopped in for lunch and had never been there. Signs outside said Best Burger in Town and Best Cuban Food. Looking at the menu I had a tough time..."
John Esposito
The Siesta Key Oyster Bar
88/100 (9856 ratings)
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Seafood
Bar
Vegan Options
Pub
Seafood
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Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Clam Chowder
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Crab
Sandwiches
Scallops
Cheeseburger
Clams
Fish & chips
Burger
Key lime pie
Oyster
Ceviche
Calamari
Crawfish
Risotto
Catfish
Mussels
Po' Boys
Tuna
Shrimp
Grouper Sandwich
Calamares
Cakes
Fish
Lobster
Crab Cake
Salad
Chowder
Wings
Fish & Chips
Sit down
Seafood
American
Bar
Pub
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Mid-range
"Fresh seafood, lay back in varmint, delicious food, super friendly staffs, a must visit place here in Siesta..."
Liza Chen
"We’ve been here several times. Vacation on the island annually for over 20 years. This is our fav place. Great atmosphere, great..."
Jessica Schirmer
"Went just to have Oysters and a drink but also got the Paella wish was delicious. All the staff is always so welcoming. I'm glad that my husband and..."
Julie Ann Rivera
"There was 6 of us, we all loved our meal... the risotto with scallops and shrimp was the best of..."
Lora Begley Schafer
"The food, service, and atmosphere was fantastic! Sam was an awesome server and we will definitely visit this spot..."
Mona HallSmith
"Man everytime we come to the Key from Indiana i long to be at the SKOB! Absolutly love this place. The music, the food is always great, the..."
Brian Agee
"I had to have some oysters first and they were great! It was my first time here and had to order seafood for dinner, it was delicious. Definitely..."
Kerry Ramirez
"We loved SKOB so much we ate there twice! Raw oysters during happy hour was the deal. The food and drinks were great and our server Adam was..."
Tamara Joiner
"I am allergic to shellfish but I had an awesome time with friends that enjoyed the oysters and crawfish. My fish and chips were great as well. Very..."
Carmen Luisa Ayala Bladt
"It was our first time in Siesta Key...we were there the week of June 17th...we had a party of 17 our server was absolutely amazing I wish I could..."
Theresa Dailey
"First time in siesta key and first place we ate dinner ! Great atmosphere , delicious food ! So good , we went back on our last night of vacation..."
Marla Rios Hall
"This place was so fantastic! I truly have nothing negative to say about it. The ambiance was super nice and cozy and the food was immaculate! I..."
Stephanie Bolano
"The atmosphere was great in and outdoors. There was a live band and open kitchen till late. Everything was flavorful and done perfectly. Drinks were..."
Zee Vee
"Busy place on the weekends or any holiday. Food is reasonably priced and worth every dollar. They have a nice outside patio that has live music. I..."
Amy Jo
"This is a very popular spot in Siesta Key so to no surprise it was packed and busy. We did a 30 minute wait on a Saturday afternoon. The atmosphere..."
Daritza Herrera
"We came for a late dinner and the place was still busy. Good portions and delicious, all of them. The service was friendly. The walls in the inside..."
Daniel Farfan
"Great location and quick service. It was really busy on Friday night but we only had to wait like 15mins. Service was great and food came out quick...."
Carola Manriquez
"The scallops and risotto were excellent, very well made. 100% recommend. The rest of the food was nowhere near this level. The Oysters were the..."
Molly Bucher
"Whenever I'm visiting my parents I make sure to come to this place. It's always packed but we always seem to get a table and the service is always..."
Max Fiordalisi
"Rustic tiki bar so close to the gulf you can almost smell the salt water. Service was outstanding and professional. There to have a few beers and..."
Rich Mioduszewski
"This restaurant is by far our favorite hangout in Siesta Key. We actually know many of the staff members by name and ask for them each time we visit..."
Amber Sanchez
Owen's Fish Camp
87/100 (6177 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Catfish
Crab Cake
Shrimp and Grits
Andouille
Fish & Chips
Shrimp
Snails
Lobster Roll
Cakes
Tapas
Pesto
Fish Taco
Lobster
Fish
Tacos
Pasta
Fish & chips
Pork
Salad
French Fries
Clam Chowder
Crab
Jambalaya
Scallops
Key lime pie
Clams
Oyster
Cobb Salad
Mussels
Fried pickles
Crawfish
Sit down
American
Seafood
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Mid-range
"Our server, Hope was excellent- the lobster cobb salad was wonderful! They had an awesome laid back atmosphere which was great for kids to run around..."
Stephanie Diesing
"The best vibe and the best food period!! Fresh fish 🐠 and oysters ect !! Also wait staff are the nicest I’ve had!! Manager Tiffany is so..."
Bisquette Bewley
"What a unique and fun place! I can’t say enough good things. Not only was the food delicious, but the energy at Owens will bring us back again..."
Elaine Daniels
"This was a fun place even during a rainy night on the porch. Food was delicious- the seafood couldn’t be fresher, creative sides and even though I..."
Laura Ball
"Probably one of the best restaurants I have ever been to! It didn’t matter that we couldn’t book a table - being able to wait out in the garden..."
Linda Carroll Burbridge
"We have now gone twice to Owens Fish Camp and we just love it. The waits are long but we go to the back, enjoy the music, grab a drink and enjoy a..."
Donna Roberts Denzin
"Amazing food! Fun atmosphere! Terry, our server, was awesome!!! A must go place to visit if you are in the Sarasota area. Will be back for..."
Brenda Carley
"Fabulous food, the fish is fresh and cooked perfectly. The bartender and wait staff are wonderful and it is a very enjoyable place to..."
Vivie Susan Bishop
"What a neat place!! The food is over the top delicious and beautifully presented. Band was amazing!!! One of our new favorite places in..."
Cherie Spencer Rinkenberg
"This is a must stop when visiting Sarasota. Never disappointed with the whole experience. Great atmosphere,great service and the food is awesome..."
James R Wainwright
"The environment is wonderful! Staff are amazing & super nice! Alix was great and was constantly clearing and cleaning our table of empty dishes which..."
Brooke Ewing
"No exaggeration, this place is brilliant. We had a 2 hour wait, which in most circumstances I would just walk away. I had heard good things, so we..."
Scott Stevens
"What a treasure in downtown Tampa! Line forms outside right when it opens! We had the low country fish boil that was enough to feed 4 people! The..."
Tamara Brandt
"Loved the outdoor seating, the beautiful banyan tree out front, the lights and rustic feel. We got the big corner table on the back porch, which was..."
Melinda Geskey
"Excellent ambience and service. Best deviled eggs and crab cake we've ever had. Cheesy grits were amazing, jambalaya was OK, there was a bit too much..."
Shiminka Greenidge
"Upvote for this amazing restaurant. Their oysters are just way better than New England 🦪. Lobster rolls tastes also great although they are not..."
Bảo Trân
"I have been wanting to go to Owen’s Fish camp since our last trip to Sarasota and what a bonus to be able to try the Lakewood Ranch location. First..."
Betty Tom
"Owen's Fish Camp is an awesome place for fresh fish in Sarasota. Everything they make in house and from scratch. Even the green beans were..."
Crowne Atlantic
"Where do I start about this hidden little gem? My son has lived in Sarasota for a couple years,and never heard of the place... and his girlfriend..."
Jason Norton
"Owens fish camp is our go to place in Sarasota. The lovely outdoor space makes you want to have a long wait for dinner! We like to go to the back,..."
Michelle Bin
The Blue Rooster
83/100 (1674 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
American
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Catfish
Shrimp and Grits
Burger
Biscuits and gravy
Shrimp
Pasta
Meatloaf
Salad
Mac and cheese
Chicken And Waffles
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Crawfish
"Wanted to try out a local business with music so made out way here. The Memphis Rub Band was playing. They were a Blues Rock Band and they were..."
Tina M.
"Terrific service and good food I’d love a bit more salt, but it’s Florida, so I do understand the difficulty for restaurants. Definitely will..."
P Lazar
"Our second visit to the Blue Rooster and certainly more memorable than the first. I certainly didn't return for the food. Christone "Kingfish" Ingram..."
Pam Snyder
"The food was best bar food I have had yet in FL. The meatloaf was amazing and believe best I ever had, and don't tell my mama. It was So good I even..."
Doc David Gawain
"Excellent music, good food! Careful, some food is very spicy! Do you like it hot? We ordered the build your own burger. As apetizer drumsricks and..."
Lajos J. Hajdu
"Nice place to see a live show. We saw Paul Thorn $75 for show and dinner drinks extra not bad prices for beer mixed drinks..."
Connie Honig
"You want great food and entertainment? I highly suggest Sunday Brunch. The food was tasty, the singing was awesome! Make sure you call for..."
Lori Du
"Great food, great prices, great service. This place gets it and LOVES AMERICA. One of the greatest blues/rock bands I've heard in a long long time...."
Gregory Smith
"Love, love, love The Blue Rooster! Great hosts, great meatloaf and great place to see a live show. We saw one of our Favs (Paul Thorn) on..."
Warren Hermenau
"Best bartender! Fun little blues bar, live music every night. Food is good too. Owners are local craft beer..."
A L E X Greb
"I visited there for my first time I went to see Brenda Watty she always puts on a terrific show and I found the venue very cozy, we had a dance..."
katya madden
"Outstanding Gospel Brunch , excellent selection of good southern food tasted even better 😊 and the bloody Mary drinks was a meal in it's self, ..."
D Gia
"The Sunday Gospel Brunch was fabulous!! We loved it. It was highly recommended to me and it didn't disappoint. Try the Bloody Mary, it's delicious!..."
Karla Blake
"Great service, food and live music! Try the Happy Hour platters and the famous fried chicken. Everything tasted..."
Isis Sanchez
"Thoroughly enjoyed the Gospel Brunch experience. Food was phenomenal and Truality was the icing on the cake! Highly recommend a..."
Samantha Carlisle
"Absolute 5 stars for this local soulful spot. The owners were kind (more so the wife than the husband) and accommodated us for our seating needs both..."
Kelly K
"Great music! Food is good with a casual style. It can get busy do reserve a..."
Patricia Bates
"Super cool restaurant and bar with live music and good food &..."
Claudia Foster