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The Cottage Restaurant

153 Avenida Messina, Siesta Key, FL 34242
941-312-9300
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Ranked #2 of 30 restaurants in Siesta Key
Price range: ₹ 552 - ₹ 1,104
Cuisines: Seafood, Tapas, Contemporary, Fusion
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Good for: Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Description: Nestled in Siesta Key Village, The Cottage is a casual and quaint, old Florida beach house with a menu that will never disappoint. Our fusion cuisine appeals to locals and globe trekkers alike with Latin American, Asian and Hawaiian influences. We offer indoor dining and two options for outdoor seating--a front patio that overlooks The Siesta Key Village, and a garden-setting back patio with live music nightly. Happy Hour runs Monday through Friday from 11:00am-5:00pm. Known for the attention to fine food, lovely cocktails and great service, The Cottage has quickly become everything that is raved about on TripAdvisor and more.
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

My friend and I opted to order off of the tapas and sides menu, and we were very happy with our decision. We ordered steamed clams which were floating in a bowl of buttery deliciousness. We also ordered the Green Pea Risotto, which was AMAZING. We ordered bok choy (also very good), and I had a crab cake. The food... More

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Upatate NY
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Ate there 3 times on my 4 day stay! Yes it was that good! The service was amazing and the staff remembered us and greeted me like we were family! Wonderful place to sit outside and people watch and enjoy drinks food and the weather... and for a more romantic setting there is the back deck with cozy seating a... More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Have to say extremely disappointing , the reviews must have been somewhere else , food over priced and pretentious , far better value to be had elsewhere in the village .

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Fairfield County, Connecticut
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58 reviews 58 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We ate here on our last night in Siesta Key. I wished at the time it was our first night! We sat outside, and we loved the ambience. There were two keys playing some music with a keyboard and guitar. Our server Stacy was on top of everything and made sure that our experience there was a pleasurable one. We... More

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Lebanon, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We ate outside and the ambiance was great. The food was excellent, we had the cottage burger and the truffle seafood pasta. We'll be back the next time we come!

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Sarasota, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

It's always nice to visit an establishment that reeks of romance. We came in feeling festive, and enjoyed the character, charm, and vitality of the central space. After a wonderful and creatively prepared dinner we moved to the patio out back, where we were serenaded by a musician, playing sweet guitar music surrounded by swaying palms, while bathed in an... More

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Elizabethtown, Kentucky
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We've eaten at the Cottage both times we visited Siesta. A great deck and wonderful service. We love the menu.

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Illinois
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43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We had the shrimp rolls, calamari and crab sliders - all very good. The staff is wonderful and the General Manager, Tim Wong works very hard. Very well run. Also the cabana area in the back is wonderful with live music playing all the time. Highly recommend.

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Colorado
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Each intetesting and unusual dish that we had - ceviche, green pea risotto, bok choy and their distinctive Caesar salad - was well prepared with intense flavors that didn't overwhelm - will eagerly return - Stephan - our server - was courteous - attentive - just right. The back patio is quite informal - we sat on stools.

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Stoney Creek
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Just returned from a fantastic dinner at The Cottage in the Cabana area which was enjoyed by 6 gals! Waitress was knowledgeable and so friendly, making great recommendations. Entertainment was great. Favourite appetizers for presentation and flavour were Patio Salad, Crab Cakes and Short Ribs. All Main courses were excellent - especially Skirt Steak and Walu. We will definitely return... More

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