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Big Top Brewery, Sarasota, FL

Big Top Brewery

4.8
4.8
82 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
When we started Big Top Brewing Company, there were no craft breweries in the Sarasota area and we set out to fix that. We wanted to compliment Sarasota’s historical associations with The Ringling Circus, performing arts, great architecture, the best art and design schools and world renown tourism.

The best way we could do that was to craft beer that our home town can be proud of. We plan to continue the tradition of the arts and help Sarasota add beer town to its identity. Come step under our big top and see for yourself. Big Top Brewing Company artistically crafts world class beers, inspired by our passion, integrity, and the history of our home town.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (941) 225-8438
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 82 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Kid-friendly

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Good for groups

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Hot spot

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Big Top Brewery offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food and service." Guests rave about the "energetic ambiance" and the diverse beer selection. The menu is creative, with standout offerings like wings, pizzas, and tacos. It's a "fun spot" for families and gatherings, though can be noisy at times.

82 Reviews
  1. Kassie

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Food was great and the atmosphere is always fun! Great place to watch a game!

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  2. Jill

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun evening with friends. Friendly and knowledgeable server. We had a great evening. Very fun atmosphere!

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  3. Carolyn

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little stingy on the drinks. A bit loud. Loved the food. We will be back.

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  4. Gerald

    VIP

    Edinburgh

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very comfortable go-to neighborhood restaurant with surprisingly good food,

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  5. Aimee

    VIP

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious and fun! Went on a Wednesday for dueling piano night so much fun with delicious food and great music!

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  6. Greg

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks! Awesome atmosphere for all types of people.

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  7. Kelly

    Naples

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were great! Very flavorful and good vegetarian options for our daughter-in-law.

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  8. Heather

    VIP

    Raleigh

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would be incredible if they offered some menu options that are both vegan and gluten free. The only option o was offered was a house salad without cheese and croutons. The menu is creative—including falafel, tacos and cauliflower and other items that could easily be vegan and gluten free. (Can you offer corn tortillas? No need to add gluten to falafel—it’s typically both vegan and gluten free at other restaurants, etc.) LOVED the cocktail options. Indoor/outdoor space is amazing, too!

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  9. Nancy

    VIP

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the space, the ambience, the beer and the food!

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  10. MIKE

    Naples

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Surprisingly good food. Nice selection of enjoyable beers. We arrived at 5:30 on a Monday evening and were surprised to find the place very crowded (great sign). Once the food and drinks started to arrive we understood why. From the pretzel to the salad to the wings, the starters were very good. Burger and pizzas, delicious. Thanks for an enjoyable evening out with visiting family.

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FAQs

Big Top Brewery is rated 4.8 stars by 82 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Big Top Brewery

3045 Fruitville Commons Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Fruitville, Florida
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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