Condo rentals in Siesta Key will have you on the beach and near the ocean.There are many great seafood restaurants for you to enjoy while on your retreat in this city situated near Sarasota. The sand on the beaches of Siesta Key is pure white and this is the reason why most vacationers come here. Since this 8-mile island is surrounded by water, you know your seafood will be fresh. Condo rentals nearby will put you right in the vicinity of all these eateries.
Weekend in New England
Modeled after the New England seafood restaurants, The Lobster Pot is a family-owned establishment that serves up fresh and authentic Maine lobster and homemade soups. When you get hungry after a day of water activities, stop by for lunch or dinner. Their Lobster Pot lobster bisque won "Taste of Sarasota." It contains lobster broth, lobster meat, cream, and sherry. Another award-winning entree is the baked stuffed lobster duchess. If you don't eat lobster, they definitely have something for you. Relax with a plate of fried oysters, king crab, baked stuffed shrimp, sea scallops, or clams. They offer several different types of fish as well that can be broiled or fried. Even more delicious are the pasta and rice dishes like lobster ravioli and another award winner, salmon rockefeller.
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay
What could be more romantic than having a candlelight meal outside, looking at Little Sarasota Bay, with a special someone? If your getaway to Siesta Key is with a lover, then spend a quiet evening dining at Ophelia's on the Bay. Order a bottle of wine or champagne from their extensive wine list which includes a private reserve list. Try something unique such as the apalachicola oysters with pinenuts and spinach or the bigeye tuna crudo with lemon, dill, and chilled Maine lobster. Ophelia's offers other scrumptious dishes, from jumbo shrimp to sunfish to sea scallops. In addition, they have a Sunday brunch buffet from 11 p.m.to 2 p.m.
Don't Disturb This Groove
When you want to drink, eat, and party at the same time, check out Daiquiri Deck. Drop by for happy hour which is daily from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy drink specials on beer or one of their many flavor of daiquiris including Red Bull, Deck Diesel, and Green Parrot. If you are more in the mood for a speciality drink, you can't go wrong with a Sex on Siesta Beach, Siesta Tea, or Mango Margarita. To absorb that alcohol, munch on a plate of gator bites or conch fritters. Daiquiri Deck has an extensive raw oyster bar, selling them either as single oyster or a half-dozen order. In addition, guests can order such entrees as oysters rockefeller, oysters casino, and oysters Moscow that has sour cream, caviar, and vodka.
There are many Siesta Key rentals to choose from if you visit the right website. Vamoose has several listings of properties and has sorted them by price, amenities, number of bedrooms, and location. You are sure to find the one that will suit your needs.