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Big Top Brewery, Sarasota, FL

Big Top Brewery

4.7
4.7
87 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
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 87 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 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.

87 Reviews
  1. RaMona

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Sarah was one of the best servers we ever had. She was pleasant, friendly and efficient. The salads are huge and very good. The chicken sandwich was good but too much bread. The menu is a bit limited if you have any dietary issues. Big and noisy but fun. Not overpriced

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  2. Jonica

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had such a great time at dueling pianos. Wait staff are exceptional. Food was ok….

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  3. Jeri

    Naples

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice food and drink menu. Definitely a sports bar environment, noise level very high when busy.

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  4. Denise

    Tampa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    It took almost 30 minutes for our drink order. My husbands pretzel was given to a table that came in after us. We may check this place out again someday but not anytime soon.

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  5. Beth

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time to eat there. It was wonderful! We’re already making plans to go back.

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  6. Kassie

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    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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  7. Jill

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    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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  8. Carolyn

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    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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  9. Gerald

    Edinburgh

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    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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  10. Aimee

    VIP

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    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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FAQs

Big Top Brewery is rated 4.7 stars by 87 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 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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