Libby's - Sarasota

Name: Libby's - Sarasota
Address: 1917 South Osprey Ave., Sarasota, FL, United States, 34239
Telephone: (941) 487-7300
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (4179)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

1917 South Osprey Ave., Sarasota, FL 34239

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 16, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Great for happy hour

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.

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
Website
http://www.libbysneighborhoodbrasserie.com/
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.

Location
1917 South Osprey Ave., Sarasota, FL 34239
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

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Experiences

Dinner for Savor Sarasota June 1-20th
$45.00 per person
Jun 1, 2025 - Jun 20, 2025
Come dine with us for Savor Sarasota we will be offering a 3 course Dinner Menu for $45 per person not including Tax or Gratuity. Available Nightly from June 1st-20th.
Join Us for Savor Sarasota – June 1st to June 20th
$25.00 per person
Jun 1, 2025 - Jun 20, 2025
Join us for our Savor Sarasota 2 course Lunch menu for $25 per person not including Tax or Gratuity. Available daily for Lunch from June 1st- June 20th.

Offers

Sunday Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 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

Popular dishes

Side Red Rose Mashed$6.00
Side Jalapeno Mac & Cheese$6.00
Side Jasmine Rice$5.00
Side Sauteed Spinach$5.00
Side Chef's Seasonal Veg$10.00
Side Creamed Corn$8.00
Full Truffle Fries$10.00
Side Caesar Salad$6.00
Side Kale Caesar$6.00
Side Green Salad$6.00
Add Chicken$9.00
Add Salmon$14.00
Add Shrimp$10.00
Add Scallops (3)$17.00
Scampi Topping$9.00
Add Crabcake$7.00
Bleu Cheese Crust$6.00
Chimmichurri$4.00
Port Wine$4.00

Kids Menu

Mac & Cheese$7.00
Cheeseburger Sliders$8.00
Chicken Tenders$8.00
Pasta Marinara$7.00
Pasta Alfredo$7.00
Grilled Chicken$8.00

Dessert

Chocolate Decadence$10.00
Key Lime Pie$10.00
Ice Cream Scoop (2)$6.00
Bread Pudding$12.50
Cookie Sundae$13.50

What 4,179 people are saying

Libby's - Sarasota reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Sarasota / Bradenton
Neighborhood gem
Sarasota / Bradenton
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Libby's in Sarasota is a neighborhood gem offering a diverse menu with standout dishes like the "tuna tataki" and "fried mac and cheese." Guests consistently rave about the "great food and service," with servers like Gabriel and Claudia enhancing the dining experience. The ambiance is lively, with a bustling interior and a pleasant patio option. Though sometimes noisy, the vibrant atmosphere and "delicious" food make it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.

4,179 Reviews

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Richard VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love the Tuna Takaki, Burger, Cuban Sandwich and Meatballs
Libby's - SarasotaResponded 6 days ago
Richard we are delighted that you had a great dining experience with us at Libby's and enjoyed some of my favorite items on the menu! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Stephanie VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great first meal at Libby’s! Wonderful service provided by Gabriel. We will be back
Libby's - SarasotaResponded 6 days ago
Stefanie we are thrilled that your first dining experience with us was wonderful! We look forward to welcoming you back soon and I will be sure to pass on the compliments to Gabriel!
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williamM
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food , drinks, and service. What more can you ask?
Libby's - SarasotaResponded 6 days ago
Thank you William for the kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Shannon VIP
St. Louis15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Libby’s was great. Our server Gabriel was super friendly and attentive Part of our party was late and he was great about it The food was amazing. I highly recommend the fried mac and cheese!!
Libby's - SarasotaResponded 6 days ago
Shannon we are delighted you had a great dining experience with us at Libby's. Gabriel will truly appreciate the compliments, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Michael
Tampa / Central Florida West5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant and ambience. The food was great. Nice spot neat SMH.
Libby's - SarasotaResponded 7 days ago
Michael we appreciate the great feedback Michael. We are glad you enjoyed our restaurant and ambiance. We do apologize that your burger came out a little soggy. We do hope you come back and give us another try.
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Jay
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, drink, and service… as always! Definitely one of our favorites!!!
Libby's - SarasotaResponded on June 7, 2025
Jay we are glad to hear that you had such a fantastic experience at Libby's. It's always a pleasure to know that our food, drink, and service met your expectations. We're especially proud to be one of your favorites!
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Lori VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West85 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Completely relaxing and delicious dinner. Awesome hostess gave us great choice of outdoor seating. Waitress service was hit or miss throughout the meal. Everything was delicious from brussels sprouts and pretzels with beer cheese to pulled pork sandwich and crabby patty.
Libby's - SarasotaResponded on June 4, 2025
Lori, we're delighted to hear that you had a relaxing and delicious dinner at Libby's. Our team is thrilled to know that you enjoyed our outdoor seating and the selection of dishes. We're sorry to hear that our service didn't quite hit the mark during your visit. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Sandra VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Libby’s. Food is always delicious. The menu is innovative with a combination of traditional favorites and new offerings. This has been one of our favorite dining spots for over 12 years.
Libby's - SarasotaResponded on June 4, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Sandra! We're glad to hear that you enjoy our innovative menu and the traditional favorites! It's always our goal to provide a unique dining experience that caters to all tastes. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon!
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Kevin
Cleveland / Akron / Canton16 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
another fabulous experience at Libbys. It has become our go to place to enjoy an excellent meal and great service. Libbys menu is always fresh with the evenings specials and they continue to prepare all menu items in the same delicious way.
Libby's - SarasotaResponded on June 4, 2025
Kevin, thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that Libby's has become your go-to place for an excellent meal and great service. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon!
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Terry
Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our dining experience. The server was very good
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FAQs

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

Libby's - Sarasota is rated 4.6 stars by 4179 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 16, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
http://www.libbysneighborhoodbrasserie.com/
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.

Libby's - Sarasota

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

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Dinner for Savor Sarasota June 1-20th

Join Us for Savor Sarasota – June 1st to June 20th

Sunday Happy Hour

Cuban Sandwich

Avocado Eggrolls

Avocado Toast

Starters

Fried Mac & Cheese$13.00

Parker House Milk Bread$10.00

Cast Iron Meatballs$17.00

French Onion$10.00

Crispy Blue Crab & Shrimp$19.00

Pub Pretzel$14.50

Avocado Eggrolls$14.50

Shrimp Fritti$17.50

Tuna Tataki$19.50

Harvest Brussel Sprouts$14.00

Smoked Salmon Toast$15.00

Salads

Burrata Panzanella$18.00

Kale Caesar$14.00

Santa Fe Salad$14.00

Wedge$14.00

Classic Caesar$13.00

Handhelds

Krabby Patty Sandwich$20.00

Brasserie Burger$20.00

Pulled Pork$16.00

Chicken Club$17.00

Chicken Salad$13.50

Cuban Sandwich$17.00

Black & Bleu Sliders$17.00

Pastas

Guli's Spaghetti & Meatballs$21.00

Shrimp Scampi$26.00

Chicken Carbonara$21.00

Thai Noodles$20.50

Spaghetti Limone$39.00

Land & Sea

Scallops & Shrimp$40.50

Honey Bourbon Salmon$29.00

1/2 Rack Dr Pepper Ribs$24.00

Full Rack Dr Pepper Ribs$30.00

Orange Chicken$24.00

Chicken Milanese$25.00

Cauliflower Steak$21.50

Fish & Chips$20.50

6oz Filet$38.00

8oz Filet$46.00

Sirloin$30.50

Steak Frites$58.00

Sides

Side Red Rose Mashed$6.00

Side Jalapeno Mac & Cheese$6.00

Side Jasmine Rice$5.00

Side Sauteed Spinach$5.00

Side Chef's Seasonal Veg$10.00

Side Creamed Corn$8.00

Full Truffle Fries$10.00

Side Caesar Salad$6.00

Side Kale Caesar$6.00

Side Green Salad$6.00

Add Chicken$9.00

Add Salmon$14.00

Add Shrimp$10.00

Add Scallops (3)$17.00

Scampi Topping$9.00

Add Crabcake$7.00

Bleu Cheese Crust$6.00

Chimmichurri$4.00

Port Wine$4.00

Kids Menu

Mac & Cheese$7.00

Cheeseburger Sliders$8.00