Summer in Sarasota is all about sun, sea breezes, and good times—and there’s no better place to soak it all in than Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar. Located at 7150 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243, this waterfront spot combines great seafood, cocktails, live music, and island‑vibe fun to deliver the perfect summer experience
🌞 Why Summer is the Best Season to Visit
- Heated energy & local buzz: As the Suncoast Post notes, the “dog days of summer” create lively weekly specials, outdoor drinks in the covered Tiki bar, and live entertainment that locals love suncoastpost.com.
- Outdoor fun + waterfront seating: With a refreshing breeze off the water, shaded tiki seating, and elevated views, summertime dining here is unmatched.
- Entertainment calendar: Expect live music Thursday through Sunday, plus themed events like bingo, taco buffets, all‑you‑can‑eat specials, and more throughout the summer months.
- Signature tropical drinks: Cool off with favorites like the Tarpon Bay Mojito, Moscow Mule, or Piña Colada served in a signature coconut cup at the bar that stays open “’til the last person goes”
🍽️ Full Lunch & Dinner Menu Highlights
Delicious choices across seafood, sandwiches, flatbreads, salads, baskets, burgers, dawg, tacos and entrees—here’s a taste of what’s offered (cash/card prices listed):
Appetizers & Teasers
- Conch Fritters, Peel & Eat Shrimp, Calamari, Gator Tail (spicy), Crab Cakes, Smoked Fish Dip
- Specialty nachos like Chili Nachos, Grilled Chicken Nachos, Ahi Tuna Nachos
- Baked Stuffed Oysters in flavors: Rockefeller, Jalapeño Popper, Garlic Parmesan
Salads & Soups
- House Salad, Caesar Salad, Siesta Salad with mandarin oranges & blue cheese, Chef Salad
- Tuna Poke Bowl (spicy), Lobster Bisque, Clam Chowder, Homestyle Chili tarponbaygrillfl.com
Specialty Sandwiches
- Pulled Pork, Cuban, California Chicken (with avocado & Swiss), Philly Cheesesteak
- Mahi, Grouper, Fish Sandwiches (grilled/blackened/fried), Classic Reuben, Fish Reuben
- Lobster Roll, Shrimp Po’ Boy, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Turkey Club & more Burgers & Dawgs
- Classic All‑American Burger, Blue Burger, Mac & Cheese Burger, Crab Cake Burger
- Variety of jumbo hot dogs: Classic, Kraut Dawg, Lucky Dawg, Chili Dawg, Chicago Dawg tarponbaygrillfl.com
Fantastic Baskets
- Fish & Chips, Shrimp Basket, Clam Strips, Chicken Strips, Breaded Grouper Bites, Coconut Fried Shrimp
- Spinach Artichoke Dip, Raw Oysters, Ahi Tuna Nachos
Flatbreads & Pizza
- Cheese, Margherita, Philly Steak, Chicken Bacon Ranch, BBQ (chicken or pork), Thai Chicken
- Served with fries, coleslaw or potato salad; premium side available tarponbaygrillfl.com
Dinner Entrees
- Shrimp Dinner, Fish Dinner, Captain’s Platter, Shrimp Trio & Shrimp Fra Diavolo
- Lobster Mac & Cheese, Tacos: Tarpon Street Tacos, Ahi Tuna Tacos, Gringo Tacos
- Baby Back Ribs, Shrimp Scampi, linguine Alfredo, plus protein add‑ons for salads & enteé tarponbaygrillfl.com
Happy Hour Specials (Monday–Friday 12–3 pm):
- $9 Pork or Chicken Sliders, Boom Boom Shrimp, Fish Dip, Spin Off Wedge Salad, Spinach & Artichoke Dip tarponbaygrillfl.com
🏝️ Atmosphere, Events & Contact Info
- Open seven days a week at 11 am; kitchen closes at 10 pm, Tiki bar stays open late
- Regular live music Thursday–Sunday makes summer evenings especially vibrant
- The venue includes both indoor and outdoor seating, waterfront gazebo, pool access, and a volleyball area—ideal for hosting both casual gatherings and private events tarponbaygrillfl.com.
- Friendly staff and a local atmosphere add a “locals meet” vibe, earning high praise in customer reviews.
- Located inside the Ramada Inn on Route 41, just minutes from downtown Sarasota attractions.
Contact Details & Website
- Phone: (941) 893‑5528
- Address: 7150 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243
- Website: www.tarponbaygrillfl.com
🏖️ Summer Visit Tips
- Get there early on weekends to snag waterfront seating before live music draws larger crowds.
- Join in on seasonal weekly events like taco nights, bingo, or AYCE seafood specials.
- Cool off with frozen cocktails (pineapple-based tropical freezer drinks mentioned on Facebook)—ask staff for the latest summer special beverage suncoastpost.com.
- The tiki bar is covered, so even in summer rain or heat, you can stay comfortable and dry .
🍹 Summer at a Glance
FeatureWhy it’s better in summer
Live Music & EventsMore frequent and vibrant during the summer season
Outdoor Waterfront SeatingBreezes and views at their best…