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

Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar

4.5
4.5
613 Reviews
$30 and under
Thai

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (941) 955-8404
  • 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 613 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "awesome" service and "top notch" food and drinks. Known for its creative and delicious menu, it's a "go to" spot for many, featuring "great sushi" and "outstanding authentic Thai food." Perfect for couples, groups, and late-night cravings.

614 Reviews
  1. Regina

    Wilmington

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and very attentive. The Sushi, soups and entrees were wonderful and so delicious!! Definitely a repeat visit is in the future!

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  2. Elliot

    VIP

    Toronto

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good and I recommend the restaurant. We have eaten there many times in the past. I did note that while the food was good, the amount in the dishes was slightly less than previous visits in past years. Probably due to less restaurant traffic because of 2 hurricanes in the area accounting for less tourist traffic.

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  3. Valerie

    VIP

    Washington DC

    86 reviews

    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We really enjoy this restaurant. The food is consistently delicious and the service is great. Our server gave great recommendations for entrees, sushi and wine. It’s one of our favorite spots.

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  4. Thierry

    VIP

    Tampa

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Thai food, great service, and open late at night

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  5. Paul

    VIP

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was wonderful as always. It was unfortunate that our table was right in front of the door and that they were busy with people coming and going letting the hot humid air distract from the dining experience.

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  6. Jeff

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best sushi restaurants in SW Florida. Great food and service.

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  7. David

    VIP

    New York City

    110 reviews

    4.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Tasty & well prepared food from an interesting & varied menu. Excellent service. Good for couples & groups. Good vibe & nice bar.

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  8. Lisa

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went as a group of 7 on a Sunday at 5pm. They had a perfect table set up for us. All of our ordered were listened to carefully (No cucumber, vegan, different spice levels, etc.) Everyone'd food came out as they wanted-and was super fresh. Our soda and Iced tea was refilled frequently. We have loved this place before we moved here, and finally got back and got to share with friends- it was a blast! Also separate checks for each couple makes it a lot easier to order what you want - with no muss, no fuss- and we were super appreciative! Can't wait to go back!

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  9. TerriR

    Tampa

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    TC is great! Helped with meal choices and it was delicious! Love this restaurant

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! From ambiance to music and service, but especially the food! I totally recommend. Everything we had was delicious and the service was fast! Our food came out right away! Will definitely be back.

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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 4.5 stars by 613 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 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar

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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