The Cottage Restaurant on Siesta Key

So you have found the perfect place to hang your hat and rest your head on your glorious Siesta Key vacation. Now that you have your place of shelter and sleep it is time to move on to that next and most important of human necessities: food!

If you happen to be craving some high-quality surf and turf dining, you will find plenty of things to satiate your appetite at The Cottage on Avenida Messina in the heart of Siesta Key Village.

As one of the best restaurants in Siesta Key, The Cottage is a haven for both sophisticated foodie and regular seafood lovers alike.

Never underestimate just how important great dining can be to completing the best and most fulfilled vacation. This restaurant is absolutely one that sets the tone for the whole vacation experience. With a range of high quality offerings that can satisfy any kind of craving you have, taking the time to visit for a good bite and a good drink will be something you will want to come back to Siesta Key for.

Menu

Rich, satisfying, beautiful food can make the difference between a getaway that is awesome and one that is absolutely out of this world.

It is no surprise that the recommendations for menu items are mostly seafood. No one does it better than these chefs!

They have some great sandwiches, but we always steer guests in the direction of their tapas menu. Start with the Lobster Bisque and Tuna Poke, both are local favorites. If you’re going all out, the Korean Short Ribs and the Calamari are incredible.

One thing that gets overlooked is the Superfood Salad. The #1 comment people have about this low-key menu item is, “That is the best salad I’ve ever had.” You might not be a huge salad person, but if you come back to this restaurant over and over (and trust us – you will want to) get this for lunch one day and discover one of the best secret foods on Siesta Key.

Best Things About The Cottage Restaurant:

• The Cottage is very proud of being a farm to fusion restaurant. The food you eat there is all seasonal, sourced from local farms, using only sustainable meat and fish to provide customers with the freshest and most enjoyable eating experience in their company. Expect to be delivered plates of food that are not only delicious but also gorgeous works of art, more worthy of an Instagram post than anything you have eaten or will eat in a long time.

• For the adults looking to take part in some grown-up libations, The Cottage has an array of options to suit most tastes. A wide selection of wines is available including pairings for many dinner dishes recommended by the chef. There are also champagnes, bottled, canned, and tap beer available as well as a delicious assortment of cocktails crafted in house for you to wet your whistle.

• The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting and located perfectly for anyone who wants to do a little wandering before or after their meal, whether that means window browsing at any of the local shops nearby by or stopping at the beach just a block away. Our favorite spot is in the back patio area surrounded by bamboo and tropical plants. At night they have candles and lanterns lit that make the space feel intimate and romantic.

General Information

The restaurants on Siesta Key pride themselves on providing their customers, both local and visiting, with the most delicious meals possible, and this is doubly true of The Cottage. If you are interested in the edible enjoyment waiting for you at The Cottage, you can find them on Facebook, Instagram, or you can call 1-941-213-9300.

The Cottage
153 Avenida Messina,
Sarasota, FL 34242

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