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Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar, Sarasota, FL

Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar

4.7 (631)
$30 and under
Thai
1572 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Located on Main St. in downtown Sarasota, just past the intersection of Main St. and S. Orange Ave. Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar reinvents Japanese and Thai cuisine.

With dishes to satisfy all tastes, sophisticated dining has never been so much fun! Try the Poet's famous Sexy Man Roll, explore new flavors, or order the Pad Thai for a traditional dish with an awesome presentation.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Japanese Speciality, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Bank
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    S. Orange Ave.
  • Parking details
    On the street parking and nearby parking garage on State Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 631 people are saying

Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar in Sarasota offers "the best Thai food" and "excellent sushi" with "fresh and tasty" dishes. Known for its "friendly servers" and "attentive service," this "great little funky hideaway" ensures a delightful dining experience with creative cuisine and a welcoming atmosphere.
631 Reviews
  1. chad VIP

    Toronto / Ontario12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Thai East of Bangkok. Our waiter from south of Bangkok was awesome. He advised on Thailand. Our son traveling there this summer.

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  2. Elliot VIP

    Toronto / Ontario43 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Not as good as usual but still good.. Somewhat spoiled by a noisy infant at the next table.

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  3. Holly

    Tampa / Central Florida West18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is very fresh and the spices and sauces used on the dishes perfectly enhance the flavors of the entree. Best Thai food in Sarasota. Our waitress was very good at explaining all the dishes and spice levels. We will definitely return.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Mary

    Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as usual. Sushi was amazing. Always fresh

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Peter VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place, we go at least once every couple of weeks. Excellent sushi, very good Thai food, cool space and friendly servers, and they have something I never see elsewhere and love, fried chicken livers!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious coconut Thai soup and creative sushi. Finished with drunken noodle with scallops a culinary treat. Great little funky Hideaway in the heart of downtown Sarasota

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Mary VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting little place. Extensive menu. Attentive service.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Kenneth VIP

    New York City75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this place. We make a point of dining here when visiting Sarasota. Food is consistently great and better than other Thai restaurants we frequent. We have never had a dish here that wasn’t better than average.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. ken VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great sushi this is fresh and tasty!! The service is very friendly... Will always come back here!!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Laurie VIP

    Greater Boston28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The absolute best Thai food I’ve ever had in my life. We will definitely visit the drunken poet Café again when in Sarasota. The waitress was fabulous and so personable and made great recommendations. Love love, love love love this place.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 955-8404.

Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 631 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
  4. Sarasota / Bradenton
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1572 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S. Orange Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Japanese Speciality, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On the street parking and nearby parking garage on State Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bank
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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