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Welcome to Drunken Poet

Located on Main Street in Sarasota, Drunken Poet is a vibrant Thai-Sushi bar offering a unique dining experience. The cozy atmosphere and excellent service have garnered praise from customers, with standout dishes like the Lucas Roll and Pineapple Fried Rice impressing diners. While some reviews mention minor issues with ambiance or parking, the overall consensus is positive, highlighting the flavor-packed menu and customizable spice levels. With options for vegan and vegetarian diners, as well as catering services, Drunken Poet stands out as a must-visit spot for flavorful Thai cuisine in Sarasota.

Drunken Poet: Reviews & Ratings

Scott G.
Scott G.

Food was delicious, atmosphere was very inviting. Service was excellent. Restrooms could use a little love.

Maddy W.
Maddy W.

Went here on a Friday night with a group of four for a late dinner, super fun vibes here and awesome service! The waiter was so sweet and gave us plenty of recommendations. We split three rolls and a pad thai. My favorite was a tie between the Lucas and the Fiery Roll. I definitely recommend substituting cucumber for cream cheese in the Lucas Roll (a recommendation from our waiter). The food came out quick and absolutely perfect. I would definitely come back next time I visit Sarasota!

Lindsey S.
Lindsey S.

We love Drunken Poet! I lived in SRQ for over 30 years before trying this place, despite *somewhat* knowing about it. It is very underwhelming from the street so I just never gave it a shot (plus fighting downtown traffic). But now we go often and LOVE the pad Thai! It's light, super flavorful, and the spice levels are customizable to your preference. Service is great and you can tell they really care about the food they're putting out! Only 1 time did the ambiance lack, but I think possibly their AC was struggling. Otherwise it's been cozy, cute and a great time. you can also order for delivery! Highly recommend.

Selmy B.
Selmy B.

Small storefront Thai Restaurant on Main Street. Sitting offers tables for 2, 4, 6, and 8. Menu is on a tablet and offer starters, sushi, Thai entrees and Thai sides. Pricing is higher than most Thai restaurants in town. Music is loud and server tend to be robotic. My husband loves the Queen Kong sushi plate. He says it is a unique dish and loves the freshness. I tried the Chicken satay. They were tiny pieces not like in their menu picture but their sauces were flavorful and made the chicken taste better. The Pineapple Fried Rice comes with shrimp, pineapples, peanuts, cranberries, onions, and cilantro. It served inside a half pineapple. The flavor profile is distinctive and creative. Parking is horrible in downtown and I questioned why I was dining here.

Barbara N.
Barbara N.

Great service! Great Thai food! Cool ambience! They even made a dish for me that wasn't on the menu. A coconut curry with pork and noodles. Delicious! Fresh and steaming hot! We also had Pad Thai which was great, and a very large portion, and a superb sushi roll called Lucas which had spicy tuna, avocado, and salmon! It was a meal in itself! Great portions. I also love the seaweed salad in ginger dressing! Fantastic! Definitely recommend this restaurant! Great location, ample parking on street.

Rory B.
Rory B.

Food - Good, Service Marvelous, Ambiance cool After walking through the Door Turn around and look up. Librarish. A must, do drop in. Enjoy

Dee S.
Dee S.

This place was BANGING. Amongst the table, we ordered a bunch of dishes including the curry puffs, crab rangoons, pad Thai medium & hot, curry fried rice and the queen Kong, limeade and thai tea. Everything was phenomenal, the pad Thai was maybe the best I've ever had. I can't recommend this place enough, truly. I will caution that the server said the sushi would take "a bit longer" than everything else. When someone says something like that, I think maybe 5-10 minutes, but in fact, no. The sushi took at least 20-25 minutes longer. Like everyone else had already eaten and finished their food, their plates had been cleared and we still waited some before I got my sushi. It seems like a bad system honestly and they should either fix that or stop offering sushi in my opinion. I'm still giving it 5 stars though because the food was really that good.

Location

  • Drunken Poet
    1572 Main St Sarasota, FL 34236 Hotline: (941) 955-8404

Located in Sarasota, FL, Drunken Poet is a Thai - Sushi Bars gem that offers a wide range of utilities including reservations, delivery, takeout, vegan and vegetarian options, and more. This women-owned establishment boasts a casual atmosphere with moderate noise levels and outdoor seating, making it a perfect spot for lunch or dinner.

Customer reviews rave about the delicious food and excellent service at Drunken Poet. From the Lucas Roll to the Fiery Roll, patrons can't get enough of the flavorful sushi options. The customizable spice levels in their pad Thai and unique dishes like the Queen Kong sushi plate set Drunken Poet apart from other Thai restaurants.

One standout aspect of Drunken Poet is their commitment to quality and attention to detail in every dish they serve. Whether it's the light and flavorful pad Thai or the creative Pineapple Fried Rice, each bite leaves a lasting impression.

For those looking for a cozy and inviting dining experience with exceptional Thai cuisine, Drunken Poet is a must-visit. Don't let the unassuming storefront fool you - the food and ambiance at Drunken Poet will exceed your expectations. Visit them at 1572 Main St and experience the culinary delights for yourself.