UPDATED FOR 2011

Sometimes it seems like the Super Bowl is more about getting together with friends to watch the big game than the game itself. Every once in a while the NFL’s premier event lives up to it’s billing. Most times it falls short.

So, what to do when the game lets you down. How about eat, drink and socialize with friends. If you’re not going to a private get together, then, a trip to one of our Sarasota restaurants to watch the game is a more than suitable substitute.

Of course there are lots of choices. Super Bowl specials and happenings abound in Sarasota. Here’s a list of some of your possible viewing spots. Sorry in advance if we didn’t list your favorite.

Cosimo’s Too!
8201 S. Tamiami Tr.
Westfield Sarasota Sq.
Sarasota, FL 34238
941-927-3800

Lee Roy Selmon’s
8253 Cooper Creek Boulevard
Sarasota, Florida 34201
941-360-3287

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

Mattison’s Forty One
7275 South Tamaimi Trail
Sarasota, Florida 34231
941-921-3400

Mattison’s City Grille
1 North Lemon Avenue
Sarasota, Florida 34236
941-330-0440

Captain Curt’s Crab & Oyster Bar
1200 Old Stickney Point Rd.
Sarasota, FL 34242
941-349-3885

Gecko’s Grill & Pub
The Landings
4870 S. Tamiami Tr.
Sarasota, FL 34321
941-923-8896

Gecko’s Grill & Pub
Braden River Plaza
4310 SR 64E
Bradenton, FL 34208
941-744-2664

Gecko’s Grill & Pub
Twelve Oaks Plaza
SR 70 and I-75
7228 55th Avenue E.
Bradenton, FL 34203
941-727-8988

Gecko’s Grill & Pub
Palmer Crossing
5585 Palmer Crossing Dr.
Sarasota, FL 34233
941-923-6061

Legacy Grille Sarasota
6606 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
941-924-1918

If you know of a great place to watch Sunday’s game that we didn’t list, leave a comment and let others know.

Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner and who do you think would be planning a great Super Bowl day? Yes, it’s #63 Lee Roy Selmon. We all know that Lee Roy’s restaurants are a great place to watch any old football game, but they have some special things cooked up for Sunday’s NFL finale.

Each Selmon’s restaurant will be setting up a VIP area, including the one here in Sarasota. For $63.00 per person (notice the numerical significance), guests will be able to enjoy an unlimited supply of Lee Roy’s famous comfort food and drinks. You will be able to kick back and watch all of action on their high definition big screen TV’s. Things get underway at 5:00pm on Sunday February 1st and space is limited.

If you’re planning on watching the Cardinals take on the Steelers this Sunday and want to leave all the entertainment planning and details to somebody else, then this could be the perfect solution.

Lee Roy’s Selmon’s
8253 Cooper Creek Blvd
Sarasota FL 34201
(941) 360-3287