Posts Tagged ‘Siesta Key’

“No Name” Oyster Bar Opens on Siesta Key

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

"No Name" Oyster Bar

This past weekend Siesta Village was crowded with vacation families, locals enjoying one of the first warm days in months and college Spring Breakers. Something else happened in the village this weekend that was a little more under the radar. The very soft, soft opening of what I’ve been calling the “No Name” Oyster Bar.

Wedged in between The Hub Baja Grill and Blu Smoke Island Grill is a new addition to the local Siesta dining and drinking scene. The building was most recently the rental office for the Tropical Breeze Resort. It was just transformed into a great casual place to meet for a drink.

"No Name" Oyster Bar

Ultimately, it will be more bar than restaurant. When it’s fully up and running, they plan on serving a limited raw bar menu. That should include fresh oysters and clams as well as some steamed items. The details on their menu will be coming soon.

In the meantime, you can stop by for an ice cold beer and check out Siesta Village’s newest place to soak up some island lifestyle. The “No Name” Oyster Bar (I’m calling it that until something better comes along), should be a hit with locals and visitors alike. Oh, if you would like to suggest a “real” name, leave a comment here or drop us an email.

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It’s Your Wake Up Call, SKOB Style

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Crab Cake BenedictThe new year always brings us some great new Sarasota dining options. And, this year is no exception.

Every Saturday and Sunday, from 9am to Noon, the Siesta Key Oyster Bar (SKOB). Will be offering local diners a fantastic breakfast menu. This special collection of items is sure to get your weekend off on the right foot.

The offerings include some new twists on classic breakfast dishes. How about starting your day with a delicious Crab Cake Benedict topped with a tangy Key Lime Hollandaise sauce like the one above? Of course the menu boasts some traditional items too.

Let’s see, how can the Wake Up Call Breakfast be even better? How about two complimentary mimosa’s, Bloody Mary’s or screwdrivers? That’s better!

Here’s a look at the complete SKOB Wake Up Call Breakfast menu.

Click on the image below to view the full menu.

SKOB Wake Up Call Breakfast

Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34242
941-346-5443

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dineSarasota Menu Monday: The Village Cafe

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Let’s say you’re walking around Siesta Village and you’re dying for a great breakfast or lunch. What to do? I’ve got a great idea for you. How about the Village Cafe. They have a fantastic breakfast and lunch menu and great service to match. Lots of locals (and visitors) make this a regular stop.

Click the menu image below for the full menu.

The Village Cafe

Wondering what your Village Cafe breakfast or lunch might look like? Well, here are a few things to get your taste buds ready.





Village Cafe
5133 Ocean Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34242
941-349-2822

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A “Sarasota” New England Clam Bake

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Every year my family and 20 or so friends get together to cook a real New England clam bake. This is the kind that you cook right in the sand. It’s a great time but involves some real work. I’m talking about digging a pit, hauling rocks, building a fire and prepping all of the great food that will be cooked. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have that delicious end result without all the hard work? Well now lucky Sarasota diners can do just that.

Here’s the deal. The Lobster Pot on Siesta Key offers their version of a New England clam bake right in their restaurant. For $26.99 you get, a Maine lobster, steamer clams, mussels, red potatoes and corn on the cob. Talk about a feast! And, no work involved for you. Oh, I guess you’ll have to tackle that platter of awesome food, but that’s hardly real work. The staff at The Lobster Pot has done all the tough stuff for you.

So, if you’re in the mood for some authentic New England style seafood cooking and don’t want to go to all of the hassle that doing your own clam bake entails, The Lobster Pot is the place for you. Give it a try and let us know what you think. Oh, don’t forget the bib!

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To Market, To Market…

Monday, October 6th, 2008

The much anticipated Siesta Key Farmers Market has officially opened its doors. This past Sunday the Davidson’s Plaza parking lot in Siesta Village was alive with the sounds, sights and smells of what will hopefully be the start of a new tradition. It was a great opening day.

The market features a wide variety of vendors. There is a nice assortment of local Siesta Key restaurants including The Village Café, Broken Egg, Sun Garden Café and The Café Patisserie all selling some delicious prepared food. There are organic fruit and vegetable vendors and a few selling non-food related items like candles and soaps. You can get a mini massage and listen to some music too.

If you want to take home some fresh local seafood, the folks at Walt’s Fish Market are there to help. Looking for authentic Wisconsin cheese curds, and who isn’t? Greenleaf Wisconsin Cheese is offering a wide variety available to take home for some Sunday snacking.

There were a few little bumps in the road, but all in all a fantastic first day. If you didn’t have the chance to make it out to Siesta Key this Sunday, don’t worry. The market is open every Sunday rain or shine from 7am to noon. Put it on your “To Do” list for next weekend, you’ll be happy you did.

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