O’Leary’s Tiki Bar & Grill – What to Expect

Enjoy a cold beer, cocktail, or wine under an umbrella with your toes in the sand or under the open-air , waterfront Tiki Hut at O'Leary's downtown Sarasota, Florida. Dog Friendly too! Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com.

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Great food and a relaxed vibe is a Florida tradition and nowhere does it better in Sarasota, Florida than O’Leary’s Tiki Bar and Grill. Located downtown Sarasota on the waterfront near Island Park on Bayfront Drive, O’Leary’s is the epitome of a typical Caribbean Tiki Bar with its palm-thatch roof, open-sided deck, and waterfront location.

O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill Waterfront Restaurant is a casual tropical-themed, pet and family-friendly downtown Sarasota, Florida restaurant and bar located in Bayfront Park and features live music daily. Photo by Nita Ettinger. Must Do Visitor Guides | MustDo.com

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Dog-friendly Dining at O’Leary’s Tiki Bar and Grill

Dining is particularly casual at O’Leary’s with window service ordering and picnic tables scattered along the waterfront as well as the open air Tiki Hut. The kitchen opens at 8 a.m. for breakfast and continues serving hot food and snacks until late in the evening.

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The setting makes this a family-friendly place to dine alfresco and kids are welcome. It’s also very pet-friendly which makes it the perfect place to stop at the end of your evening dog walk in Island Park. It’s a glorious place for watching the sunset too!

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Sunset Drinks and Live Music on Sarasota’s Waterfront

O’Leary’s Tiki Bar creates a laidback atmosphere with a variety of live music including a resident guitar player. Listen to popular tunes that are perfect for tapping your feet and singing along.

When it comes to drinks O’Leary’s Tiki Bar prices are wallet-friendly so you can afford to bring family and friends. A pitcher of beer comes in at under $11. There is a good selection of wine, draft and bottled beer, and there’s a full bar for cocktails, spirits, and sodas. Wines are available by the glass or by the bottle and feature all the top vineyards from Australia, California, and Washington state. Cool down with a tropical frozen drink such as a frosty Pina Colada or Strawberry Colada. Add a floater of rum for a special treat.

Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, and Dinner at O’Leary’s Tiki Bar

The menu at O’Leary’s Tiki Bar and Grill has breakfast favorites covered with everything from bagels filled with egg, cheese and ham to a full complement of freshly cooked omelets. Whether your preference is for English Muffins, French Croissant, or Mexican Burritos filled with your favorite breakfast items, O’Leary’s has it all.

The menu picks up pace at lunchtime, adding soups and salads, hot dogs, sandwiches, and wraps to the board. Try the Mahi Reuben for a twist on a classic or a Tuna Melt on Rye complete with Swiss cheese. It’s mouthwateringly good!

Turkey Club Wrap O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill Waterfront Restaurant is a casual tropical-themed, pet and family-friendly downtown Sarasota, Florida restaurant and bar located in Bayfront Park and features live music daily. Photo by Nita Ettinger. Must Do Visitor Guides | MustDo.com

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Mahi fish reuben sandwich. O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill Waterfront Restaurant is a casual tropical-themed, pet and family-friendly downtown Sarasota, Florida restaurant and bar located in Bayfront Park and features live music daily. Photo by Nita Ettinger. Must Do Visitor Guides | MustDo.com

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The double-decker burgers are ideal for those with a big appetite for taste. Try The Works Burger which includes Swiss cheese, bacon, and sautéed mushrooms. Snacks and munchies include fried gator bites with tangy mustard sauce, chicken wings, Tiki nachos, quesadillas, onion rings, and fried cod bites. Entrees are served until late and include Blackened Mahi Tacos and a Fried Seafood Platter, all accompanied by french fries and coleslaw.

Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (and 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturday), O’Leary’s Tiki Bar has everything covered for snacks, drinks, and entertainment. The stunning waterfront position in Sarasota’s Bayfront Park is an added bonus.

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Written by: Nita Ettinger

Nita Ettinger is Co-publisher for Siesta Publications Inc. and the Editor in Chief for Must Do Visitor Guides. Must Do Visitor Guides provides Southwest Florida visitor information through printed magazines and the website MustDo.com. Must Do magazines are published bi-annually and are available at no cost in Sarasota, Lee, and Collier County Chamber of Commerce, visitor information centers, select Southwest Florida hotels, and wherever free publications can be found.