Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
  4. Sarasota / Bradenton
  5. Sarasota
Drift Kitchen & Bar at Lido Beach Resort, Sarasota, FL

Drift Kitchen & Bar at Lido Beach Resort

4.6
4.6
651 Reviews
$50 and over
American
Enjoy the spectacular views from the 8th floor of the Lido Beach resort at Drift Kitchen & Bar, Sarasota's newest restaurant is overlooking Lido Beach and the Sarasota skyline. Drift Kitchen & Bar offers coastal Italian cuisine and aromas from our homemade pizza will enhance your enjoyment of the panoramic views and spectacular sunsets, while watching your favorite team and enjoying a local brew or handmade cocktails.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Mon–Fri 7:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:30 am
  • Phone number
    (941) 388-2161
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Desorcie
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Garfield
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Buffet 2023

    $113.52 per person

    Dec 25, 2023 only
    Please join us for a Christmas celebration at Drift Kitchen & Bar at Lido Beach. We will be having a buffet holiday fare with seasonal inspiration on Monday, Dec. 25, from 1 – 8 p.m. Reservations are required. 88++ for adults 40++ for children.

What 651 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

651 Reviews
  1. DotandBo

    San Francisco

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food very good, view awesome and the waitstaff was excellent! Love the location and the remodel is very very nice! Obviously will be a go-to!

    Is this helpful?

  2. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Gf pizza was the best! Fish was bland, I added salt, pasta delicious. Ordered a bottle of wine and had to ask for appropriate wine glasses. I’ll go back for beer and pizza.

    Is this helpful?

  3. ElonaS

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved this place for my birthday party dinner! Super nice and not too fancy. Definitely recommend this place for any occasion and it has a great view too!

    Is this helpful?

  4. DanaS

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t believe it has taken me so long to find this restaurant. It is a real gem on Lido Beach. Great food, service, ambience and incredible view.

    Is this helpful?

  5. momma

    St. Louis

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was ok, grouper tasted old. Pasta al for one was mac and cheese with shrimp. Hosted took way too long to locate a table for us, dining room was not busy. Calvin our waiter was attentive, and very personal. All in all it was an okay meal and service.

    Is this helpful?

  6. luv2eat

    Las Vegas

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was terrific as well as all staff we interacted with...food was delicious!

    Is this helpful?

  7. GregoryS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food and good service. Little pricey but worth it. Highly recommend. If ordering the signature cocktail- ask to replace tequila with mezcal- tastes great.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Nancy

    Naples

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner, our server was very good and extremely helpful with recommendations.

    Is this helpful?

  9. mary228

    Tampa

    36 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall experience of dining here was positive. I loved the vibe, the view was good, free valet parking, good service. The food was nothing exceptional for the price paid, however. Very lightly seasoned.

    Is this helpful?

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful ! Our server was very attentive and friendly.

    Is this helpful?

  11. Kurt

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My grouper was dry and tough. The manager offered me a $8 cup of soup for a $42 dinner. I've lived here for a long time and it is the only terrible grouper that I've had since I've been here. This is the first time I've been to this restaurant. The service was great and everyone else's meal was good. I honestly question whether it was grouper or not. One should not have to use a knife to cut a grouper. The restaurant asked me to review it and this is my honest response. I would recommend this place, but I wouldn't order the grouper.

    Is this helpful?

  12. RichardS

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was delicious, Cobia with lobster was a new dish. Service was very good.

    Is this helpful?

  13. Peggy

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating our Anniversary. Very nice experience. The food was excellent.

    Is this helpful?

  14. Chuck

    Washington DC

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delightful dinner at the Drift Kitchen & Bar at Lido Beach Resort. Gigi did a great job of taking care of us, the food was delicious, and the wine options were very nice. We had never been here before during our monthly visits to the Sarasota area and we look forward to coming back again soon to check out lunch and breakfast opportunities.

    Is this helpful?

  15. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Like the atmosphere. Have dined here several times. Seems like the quality of the food has gone down hill a bit. My wife had noochy which was not very good. Very light on cheese and tomato’s. I had polpetta which was ok and my daughter had the mussels. Not terrible overall but not quite what it seemed to be in the past

    Is this helpful?

  16. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool vibe - musician playing, but not overly loud. Drinks were very good and food was good…a bit pricey, but we enjoyed the overall experience and will be back.

    Is this helpful?

  17. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Michael has outdone himself once again! The food was absolutely delicious...from the bread tray with hot fresh foccacia & 3 dipping/spread choices, the St. Armand Salad with a Mango Dressing, the Clam Chowder overflowing with huge pieces of clam, the creamy Lido Key Pasta with huge shrimp & tender scallops, to the finishing touch of the divine trio of house made Gelato. Not to mention the excellent service from Mason, the beautiful atmosphere and a fabulous violinist. A 5 Star experience!!!

    Is this helpful?

  18. Annie

    Tampa

    137 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    137 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Too touristy if you live in area this is a restaurant in a hotel focused on tourists. Server rushed us from start to finish.

    Is this helpful?

  19. Suzie

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I was extremely disappointed with our whole experience. We decided to spend my daughter’s 16th birthday here for dinner as we were in for a tournament. There was no acknowledgment about her special day even though it was noted in our reservation notes. The random breakfast place we went to did a better job of acknowledging her special day & it was a fraction of the price. Our server was nice but the service was subpar, drinks empty, had to ask for what we needed even when it was obvious. The food was fine— I actually ended up feeling sick that night after dinner. I wouldn’t recommend it. I’ve been to nice places and I had high expectations and was extremely let down. I regret us not leaving after our appetizers.

    Is this helpful?

  20. ElsaF

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around. Our server Gigi was exceptional.

    Is this helpful?

  21. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfection! Happy to have this place in the hood!

    Is this helpful?

  22. Sunlight

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our experience was excellent! Our server’s name was Courtney and she took such great care of us! We all agreed we would highly recommend Drift without hesitation!

    Is this helpful?

  23. SuzanneM

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location. Decor was very elegant. Service and food were great.

    Is this helpful?

  24. NoNeedToGoBack

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the pan seared grouper and you could tell that it had been precooked. It had a rubbery skin on top and was very dry. I expected to have a freshly cooked piece of fish.

    Is this helpful?

  25. Martha

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food did not wow us. A little bland and not a great presentation. But we overall enjoyed it

    Is this helpful?

  26. Kar424

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner at The Drift was fabulous. Beautiful views of the Gulf from every table in the restaurant. Service was excellent and food and wine was delicious and reasonably priced.

    Is this helpful?

  27. SueF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dine here every year during our Lido Beach vacation and it was fantastic tonight, as usual. The Clam Chowder and Minestrone soups were hearty and flavorful. The Pan-Seared Snapper and Grilled Rib Eye were tender and perfectly cooked, and the accompaniments nicely complemented the entrees. A casual/upscale vibe, fabulous Gulf views, and attentive, personable service by “blonde” Brooke (I guess there is more than one server named Brooke!) all added up to a very enjoyable evening. Kudos to Chef Michael and his staff!

    Is this helpful?

  28. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place and great food ! Will definitely go again

    Is this helpful?

  29. SandyR

    New York Area

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Courtney was wonderful and so accommodating. She was extremely cheerful, friendly and great with food recommendations.

    Is this helpful?

  30. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view and delicious dinner with friends! Our waiter was friendly and the drinks were great!

    Is this helpful?

  31. ARNH

    Greater Boston

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Server was excellent and the food was delicious. Best location for a sunset dinner on Lido Beach!

    Is this helpful?

  32. EileenC

    Naples

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was wonderful. They didn't rush us, a nice relaxing meal. Wonderful view if sunset on the Gulf. Will come again.

    Is this helpful?

  33. Kimberly

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice ambiance. Service was excellent. Food was average. One member of party received his food with steak cold in center and had to be returned to reheat. Pasta dish was room temperature at best and dry. Lastly, requested window seating and dispute vacant tables at windows, we were seated in middle of restaurant. We would still return to try again.

    Is this helpful?

  34. MikeD

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view, ambiance, food and Service. Happy Hour from 5:00-7:00pm. Would definitely go back.

    Is this helpful?

  35. Foodalicious

    Naples

    157 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    157 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was good but not great. Menu is very simple (pastas, flatbreads, etc). It was my birthday and I was staying at resort yet restaurant did nothing to acknowledge my special day. Disappointed.

    Is this helpful?

  36. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful table and service was perfection! Not crowded….YET!!

    Is this helpful?

  37. JaniceT

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere & sunset views. However, the meals are very lack luster. I ordered the special Veal Ossobocco-$67. It came out dry and smothered in demi glaze. A good chef should never have to disguise a special meal like this. Minimal sauces and let the Natura flavor of the meat speak for itself. Instead all I tasted was sweet sauce. Plus, it should fall off the bone and be tender. Not the case. Very disappointed after paying so much. We also got a hamburger, which ended up being a frozen Patty and undercooked to where it was cold in the middle. Go for a drink but skip ordering food.

    Is this helpful?

  38. TripAdvisor

    Greater Boston

    964 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    964 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The view is nice, esp at sunset. Very nice place, a bit tough to find winding thru the hotel. All the chow is fine, but didn't live up to the chow at their new sister restaurant in Delray Beach.

    Is this helpful?

  39. GanttChart

    St. Louis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful full dinner with cocktails, wine, entrees and deserts. The window table seating made for a wonderful sunset view. Our server, Olivia, was the best and did a fantastic job!

    Is this helpful?

  40. JillM

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location for happy hour, sunset and light snacks and hordevors. Dinner is a big NO for us. Food was cold and over cooked. One of us ordered the pizza which was good because it was hot! Meatballs were tasty as well. All fish and pork over done. Music, beverages all well done. Restaurant is taking advantage of location which is typical, sadly. Better off watching the sunset with a wine and heading ro the nicer restaurants with no view.

    Is this helpful?

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

Drift Kitchen & Bar at Lido Beach Resort offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 388-2161.

Drift Kitchen & Bar at Lido Beach Resort is rated 4.6 stars by 651 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Drift Kitchen & Bar at Lido Beach Resort

700 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Garfield
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Mon–Fri 7:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:30 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Desorcie
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2023 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
Rentalcars Logo
OpenTable Logo