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Libby's - Sarasota, Sarasota, FL

Libby's - Sarasota

4.3
4.3
3550 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Open in Sarasota since May of 2019, the Libby's space is open, modern & minimalist. Delicious menu items, sophisticated wine and daily specials are at the core of all that we do! Cozy bar area, weekday happy hour specials, and a private dining room are some of the unique features at our Sarasota location.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 487-7300
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Francisco Juarez
  • Catering
    Choose from three different menus based on price, bar and event or customize your own private dinner or special celebration; private dining rooms available on-site
  • Private party facilities
    Libby's remodeled Private Dining Room seats up to 12 guests in an elegant setting. Can be customized to suit your needs. TV with connection available.
  • Private party contact
    Alexandra Scott Simpson: (941) 538-7330
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Hillview Ave
  • Parking details
    Complimentary on-street and parking lot across the street every day
  • Public transit
    Within 1 block
  • Entertainment
    Thursday and Friday Nights 6pm-9pm Live Entertainment in the L Bar
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Our Holiday Limited Time Offer Menu

    Dec 4, 2023 - Jan 14, 2024
    Celebrate the warmth of the holidays with us at Libby's Enjoy our Holiday Limited Time Offer Menu from 12.4.2023-1.15.2024

Offers

  • Sunday Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    Enjoy Sunday Happy Hour from 2pm-6pm with your Libby's family! $7 apps- Arancini | Pretzel | Meatballs | Sambal Chicken Bites| Brussels Sprouts | Avocado Eggrolls | Truffle Fries -food is available in the bar areas only $7 Martinis $2 off Craft Cocktails $3 off Craft Beers $5 House Wines

What 3,550 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Neighborhood gem

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Contemporary American

3,550 Reviews
  1. HelenF

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Noise was overpowering. Place was crowded. Not a pleasant place to meet friends for lunch. We ate outdoors hoping it would be quiet. It wasn’t.

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  2. Boo1

    Tampa

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always great! Server attentive. A little noisy

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  3. DeborahW

    Tampa

    33 reviews

    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great evening out, the outdoor dining atmosphere makes this place special. Great people. Good food.

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  4. KarenW

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Hadn't been to Libby's in awhile. We brought a large group to celebrate an event. The food, service and overall vibe was perfect.

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  5. DrCalvin2002

    Tampa

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Alex was great! The drinks and the new Winter menu were excellent! We love dining here!

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  6. Mitchell

    Atlanta Metro

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this place. Food always good However our server (mitch) was ok - we had an out of state visitor and asked about the red napkin gor our friend. Was laughed off and never happened In fact we’re used to seeing a manager or team lead at ourbtable No one stopped by. So ad regulars and promoters of Libby’s we were somewhat disappointed! Mitchell & Wendy Winick

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  7. Luvgourmetfood

    Greater Boston

    62 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were very pleased with all our food choices presentations and the waitstaff very attentive

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greeted warmly and treated with real care thruout by every person who came by our table. Food had great flavor. My crab and shrimp sandwich was gone because I loved it so before I could offer a bite to my friend, and she ate every bite of her chicken Milanese. This place has a winning formula that I hope they never change. I hadn’t been to this location in a couple of years, but it is still just as good.

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  9. Kate

    Las Vegas

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always good here and the serving staff very nice. The noise level both inside and outside seating is really high. It's hard to have a conversation

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  10. DonS

    Jacksonville

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not our first visit but won't be our last. The food is always excellent. First time with the ribs. Other than my wife's, the best ribs I've had anywhere! Great flavor and fall-off-the-bone. Brussel sprouts are terrific. Tuna appetizer the same. We chose outdoors to get away from the noise inside which is loud. The music was way too loud outside but they promptly turned it down on request. They were very busy but other servers pitched in when we asked. All in all we'd say it's about as good as it gets with nothing to complain about and great food at appropriate prices.

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  11. ColBob

    Treasure Coast

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After having driven past a number of times we finally tried Libbys. It was great. The waiter and manager both saw to our drinks and meals. Both were great and we look forward to going again.

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  12. DrCalvin2002

    Tampa

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    From the moment we walk in we are treated so well as weekly diners. The hostess stand is all smiles. Service from John was perfect! Cocktails and dinner were great as usual.

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  13. Suzanne

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely, pleasant, friendly place to dine in the neighborhood! Management, and all the staff are exceptionally welcoming and friendly. Also, the food can’t be beat anywhere in Sarasota, and the prices are reasonable for such fabulous food, and atmosphere!

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  14. StacyF

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Website doesn’t accommodate larger parties. Difficult to connect in advance to set up time.

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  15. Mark

    Naples

    77 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Hostesses were not friendly or attentive Waiter tried but we sat outside, & he could forgot about us. Waitstaff should write our order down and not try & “remember” what we order. Many mistakes

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  16. Maxwell

    Houston

    101 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Libby’s, is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant with a very nice atmosphere expensive menu, reasonable prices and very good quality nicely presented food. The service seems to be outstanding from all the servers just from my observation but our server Josey was really outstanding. This is not the first time she has taken care of us and she is really excellent. We highly recommend Libby’s.

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  17. ChristopherP

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Half empty restaurant still managed slow service and kitchen staff being pressed into service in the dining room. Food was excellent. Reminder phone call about reservation was a bit intrusive.

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  18. CarlT

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great time enjoying great conversation, excellent service and delicious food. Our party was able to have good conversation and and enjoyed the fabulous desserts!

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  19. Foodie

    Atlanta Metro

    213 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    213 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has always been our go to place, but we find the quality of food has gone downhill. We’ve had the same problem with the Lakewood Ranch location the last three or four times we have been here. We have not enjoyed our dinner. The servers are excellent and very polite, but somethings wrong with the kitchen as the food has not been that great we are not going to rush back as we have become disenchanted with a restaurant. We never even saw a manager walking around to see how things are going. The previous manager was always walking around and seeing how customers were doing.

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  20. KristinB

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my birthday dinner with my Mom, even put it on the reservation. No one bothered to with me happy birthday.

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  21. 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
    Best Thanksgiving meal we have had in many years. We would definitely make it a yearly tradition!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We went for Thanksgiving Dinner at 6:15pm. There was no thanksgiving menu. There was just salty tasteless thick cut white meat Turkey, box stuffing or worse, watered down gravy, aweful veggie mix and mashed potatoes. The only edible food was the mashed potatoes. It was the worst and most disappointing Thanksgiving Dinner ever. I could not imagine how bad it was if I tried.

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  23. Jackie

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience all around. Delicious food, excellent service, ambiance was lovely. The menu looked so good, too, it was difficult to choose! Also appreciated the extensive mocktail options.

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  24. GeoffB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fun place to go. Good food, great servers and very pleasant ambience

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  25. lindad

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Josie was an excellent server. Hostess did everything possible to seat us on such a busy day. If I had my druthers I would rather have had a home cooked meal and a huge turkey leg... but it was nice to be with a few friends for the TG holiday.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have enjoyed thanksgiving dinner here for the past few years.

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  27. ColeT

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to Libby’s for Thanksgiving because it had a vegan option as well as other options for everyone else. I got their vegan hamburger because it had been good in the past. This time it was awful. Sad ends of tomato, dry bread, a sad piece of lettuce and the waiter said they no longer serve the vegan aioli. So it was basically a dry, over done burger with no condiments. The waiter never offered to refill our drinks once and seemed anxious to just get us to go. This used to be one of our favorite restaurants. No more. We won’t be back.

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  28. Suzanne

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience and the dining are beyond compare! What a pleasure. All the staff are lovely, and make you feel so welcome. It’s always such a memorable experience, every time we come to Libby’s‘s! Congratulations on your excellence!

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  29. PatF

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a family Thanksgiving dinner at Libby's and it was wonderful. The holiday meal was perfectly prepared and very reasonably priced. The meal was made more enjoyable by our server, Matt, and his great sense of humor!

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  30. DrCalvin2002

    Tampa

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always the same! Good food, good service. Always made to feel welcome. Just another great time!

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  31. SandyL

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server forgot some requests and took a very long time to tend to us throughout the meal. Two of three meals were enjoyed, a salad and brisket sandwich. The Krabby Patty was a disappointment with little flavor of the patty or bun and a very small amount of slaw. The side salad was tasty. The tap water had a bad taste. I wouldn’t go back.

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  32. Downhill

    Tampa

    85 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Libby’s is a neighborhood gem - in the heart of Hillview.

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  33. Stevem

    Tampa

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is consistently good and service informative and friendly. Ask for Candace

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  34. ThomasG

    Canary Islands

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was excellent Margaret Food was great Fantastic super

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  35. EatOutNow

    Naples

    100 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a solid choice when in the neighborhood, many salads and entrees are large enough to share.

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  36. MBertan

    Coastal Georgia

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Was very busy due to Veteran’s day weekend and they had specials for veterans, so packed. Our waitress was not attentive. We asked for water after wine was placed on our table minute after we ordered it, and it took another 40 mins for the mains to arrive. We weren’t asked how the food was. In fact the ribs were good, salmon ok, but coleslaw terrible/stale, fries burnt. Had to get up and pay as we were not asked and were not going to wait another 15 mins to ask for check. Very disappointing experience. Two stars is because of ribs, and general ambience.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Previously I’ve been very impressed with the food and enjoyed it very much. Sadly yesterday’s dinner was very disappointing. My husband and I both got the Santa Fe salad. He got his with chicken which was very over-cooked and dry. I got grilled shrimp on mine that was rubbery and so salty I could barely eat it. Also there was far too many nacho strips and not enough actual salad. I would definitely not order that salad again or recommend it.

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  38. john

    Tampa

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    the weather cooperated and we ate outside, which was surprisingly quiet for a saturday night. the only negative was seeing the front end of an suv out of the corner of my eye for 1.5 hours, but after awhile even that became part of the background. jared was an attentive and pleasant waiter. i took his dinner selection recommendation and was not disappointed. the meal was delicious, as was my wife’s choice. the prices were also reasonable, which often isn’t the case as more popular haunts. all in all an evening out as it should, which is why it will be repeated.

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  39. DavidK

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent luncheon experience. Service was outstanding. Thank you for recognizing Veterans Day with a free entree which was very very delicious. I would highly recommend Libbys to anyone

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Croque madame was done well, but would like some potatoes to be in your breakfast peppers, I mean potato’s

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Libby's - Sarasota offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 487-7300.

Libby's - Sarasota is rated 4.3 stars by 3550 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 40 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Libby's - Sarasota

1917 South Osprey Ave., Sarasota, FL 34239

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hillview Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary on-street and parking lot across the street every day
  • Public transit
    Within 1 block
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Francisco Juarez
  • Entertainment
    Thursday and Friday Nights 6pm-9pm Live Entertainment in the L Bar
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (941) 487-7300
  • Catering
    Choose from three different menus based on price, bar and event or customize your own private dinner or special celebration; private dining rooms available on-site
  • Private party facilities
    Libby's remodeled Private Dining Room seats up to 12 guests in an elegant setting. Can be customized to suit your needs. TV with connection available.
  • Private party contact
    Alexandra Scott Simpson: (941) 538-7330
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