Siesta Key Oyster Bar

Category: Oyster bar restaurant

Address: 5238 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242, USA

Phone: +19413465443

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–11PM

Monday: 11AM–11PM

Tuesday: 11AM–11PM

Wednesday: 11AM–11PM

Thursday: 11AM–11PM

Friday: 11AM–12AM

Saturday: 11AM–12AM

Reviews

Maddie Mcguinness

Sep 11, 2022

I immediately approached this establishment and the smell immediately put me off - not of an oyster. When the live music (amazing!) began we were enjoying ourselves despite the stench. We wanted to embrace ourselves fully in this music so we moved closer towards the talented man. Whilst perched at a near table, listening to the great music, a rude woman approached us and told us to leave - we were immediately taken by surprise but respected her demand so we proceeded to move to a decrepit corner in humiliation. Immediately a short beaded man approached us and immediately demanded that we immediately give him our credit card. We were ready to indulge in more drinks however the attitude and tone of this angry man immediately shortened our evening. He then asked if we could immediately finalise this with cash which we unfortunately had to pay earlier than expected. We paid this short man immediately and then proceeded to wait 15 minutes or so (not immediate) to relieve us of our change due to the diabolical customer service. After this period of time (which we were waiting patiently for - not immediately) we asked for our change for a third time. The short bearded man approached us and told us he was searching for our "pennies". After some time we recovered our change and immediately left the bar accompanied by a security man that was obviously called to intimidate and immediate us. As we left an employee sarcastically muttered 'Thank god you got your change!!'. We are not ones ones to deny tips of good servers however due to our awful treatment we wanted to make a point. We will never come back to this skob.

Geoff MacKenzie

Sep 10, 2022

Great Florida coast atmosphere and better food than most of the tourist spots. Live music

Joshua Barnes

Sep 6, 2022

Before I start, I love SKOB and we come here every time we come to Sarasota. This time, however, it was very meh. We got the steamed oysters to start, as per usual, but this time it seamed like a very small amount on the shells, very bland overall taste. No big deal, we ordered the rest of our food. All of our food, for what it costs, felt very average, with nobody saying anything was exceptional. It wasn't bad, just not anything I would want to spend almost 130$ on. The service and staff were fine. No complaints there. We will be back, just chalking it up to a bad day.

Rich F

Sep 5, 2022

Oysters were awesome. Food was also great a must stop if you're in siesta key.

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Questions & Answers

Are u pet friendly

jessica elkin | Sep 11, 2021
Lady Jane | Sep 11, 2021

Yes

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It is being reported on FB posts that you have walls with money stapled on them. It is also reported th at you took the money down recently (2019) and sent it to help hurricane victims. Is this a truism or "fake" news.?

Bill Kathy Bambach | Sep 11, 2020
Brian Pelton | Sep 11, 2020

They just participated in a fund raising event to donate funds to the Bahamas victims of Hurricane Dorian and they pulled down all the money which added up to $15,000.00 which was 100% donated.

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Do you take reservations for a group of 13 during March

Paulette Charhut | Sep 12, 2018
RJ Mahalic | Sep 12, 2018

It's 30-45 minute call ahead seating only.

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Do you do anything special for Christmas?

Kimberly Kapstad | Sep 12, 2018
Chef Chuy | Sep 12, 2018

Well we haven't decided what but if you have any idea about what will be good tell me what will you like??

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Are you or anyone else in Siesta Key open Christmas Day? Thanks

paul collingsworth | Dec 15, 2021
Mark Mulone | Dec 15, 2021

Celebrate with your SKOB Family on Christmas Day! Chef's Gino and Marcos have planned some great specials in addition to their regular menu!  Great Food * Live music from 7-11 * Drink Specials*

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What time does music start today

Nancy Ardiel | Dec 15, 2021
BettyJoe Chauvin | Dec 15, 2021

I am not sure however 3pm is happy hour and oysters are 1/2 price. You get a dozen for $8. 👍🏼

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I did not like bad service and all the people who work there are drug addicts

Mark Polonia | Sep 11, 2021
Patricia Frank | Sep 11, 2021

You must have been somewhere else!

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Is this place dog friendly?

James Trombley | Sep 11, 2020
Shilah Cuello | Sep 11, 2020

Yes

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What are the dollar bills on the ceiling?

Will Johnson | Sep 12, 2018
Neal Schroeder | Sep 12, 2018

A few years ago they took all the dollar bills down and donated it to charity - I think I heard it was several thousand dollars Then they started all over, now there's a whole new set of dollar bills

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Steamed Oysters on happy hour? $?

Gary Shif | Sep 12, 2018
Captain Hook | Sep 12, 2018

They are regularly 14 dollars but on happy hour they are 7

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Do you sell gift cards or gift certificates ? My son lives locally and was thinking about a xmas gift for him

Georgia Ehrmann | Sep 12, 2018
Captain Hook | Sep 12, 2018

Yes they do you can do it online at their website or ask the bartender or your server

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Is this a good place to take out of town guests? What is the parking situation?

Michele Rishell | Sep 12, 2018
Steve Molbach | Sep 12, 2018

Skip it. Go to Big Water Fish Market. Order the scallops or the tuna. Seriously. You won't be disappointed. We went three times in one week. The locals love it and know where to go.

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