Living in Sarasota has its perks. My favorite is how close we are to the beaches and how easy it is to get a drink. With so many unique outdoor beach bars in Sarasota, it can be a challenge to pick the best one with drink specials and a view of the ocean.

Check out the best beach bars in Sarasota and Siesta Key if you want to feel the sand between your toes while you drink a cold one. For more of the best bars in Sarasota, 941Area is your go-to guide for all nightlife in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

Daiquiri Deck | Siesta Key Village
4.7  5 Rating (8)
5250 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key FL, 34242
The original and world famous Daiquiri Deck is located in the heart of Siesta Key Village in Sarasota, Florida. Our Restaurant and Raw Bar are a favorite...
Lido Key Tiki Bar
3.9  4 Rating (1)
1234 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota FL, 34236
A Sarasota landmark, the rustic, open-air tropical beach bar features beer, wine and mixed drinks at the edge of the Gulf of Mexico. Cash and credit cards...
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
4.6  5 Rating (8)
5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota FL, 34236
Located in Island Park on Sarasota's Downtown Bayfront, Oleary's is open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
4.6  5 Rating (3)
412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key FL, 34228
The Dry Dock features casual indoor & outdoor dining on Sarasota Bay. Conveniently located at the Boathouse Marina on the south end of Longboat Key, the...
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
4.1  5 Rating (2)
5238 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota FL, 34242
Siesta Key Oyster Bar or SKOB Brews and also has some of the best and delicious oysters on the deck and the atmosphere joyful.
Lido Beach Grille
4.7  5 Rating (5)
700 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota FL, 34236
Lido Beach Grille is located in the Lido Beach Resort and is a full service restaurant and bar. A favorite by many.
The Sandbar Restaurant
5.0  5 Rating (1)
100 Spring Ave, Anna Maria FL, 34216
The Sandbar Restaurant, located on the north end of Anna Maria Island, has for decades been a favorite for locals. Dine with your toes in the sand and...
Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill
4.4  5 Rating (5)
5253 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota FL, 34242
Sarasota has some of the best clubs. If your looking for a hot, upscale bar then Gilligans Island Bar & Grill might be the place for you. The service...
Beach House Waterfront Restaurant
Restaurant $$
200 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach FL, 34217
The Beach House Restaurant is Bradenton Beach's #1 destination for beachfront dining. We're the perfect place for family meals -- with plenty of room for...
SandBar Tiki & Grille
Restaurant $
1975 Beach Rd, Englewood FL, 34223
Great food, atmosphere, and people! Come enjoy live music everyday while eating or drinking in our air conditioned dining room, outdoors on our patio overlooking...
Sharky's On the Pier
Bar & Restaurant $$
1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice FL, 34285
Florida's most beautiful sunsets, nicest beaches, and great food and drinks are all a part of what makes Sharky's great! Located in the Shark's Tooth capital...
The Beach Club At Anna Maria
Real Estate $
2201 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Beach FL, 34217-2282
The Beach Club at Anna Maria has all the amenities of a large resort with the added benefits of a private, uncrowded hideaway. Decorated using clean lines...
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar Sarasota Fl
4.6  5 Rating (6)
300 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota FL, 34236
Ideal for lunch, dinner or Happy Hour, we feature a second-story dining room with sweeping sunset views. This is our only Island location where the restaurant...
Marina Jack
4.4  5 Rating (4)
2 Marina Plz, Sarasota FL, 34236
Unparalleled dining in a spectacular facility! Seafood spot with an outdoor raw bar patio, upstairs dining room, piano bar & expansive water views.