Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar

Name: Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar
Address: 1572 Main Street, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34236
Telephone: (941) 955-8404
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

619 Reviews

$30 and under

Thai

Make a booking

2 people

8 Jan 2025

22:30

Booked 9 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
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 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 14:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 14:00–00:00
Phone number
(941) 955-8404
Website
http://www.drunkenpoetsarasotasrq.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Bank

Location
1572 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
Area
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Rachel Roll
Tuna & avocado.
Sexy Woman Roll
Shrimp, eel tempura, & veggies.
Chef Ginch Roll
Smoked salmon, eel, goat cheese, cucumber, topped w/ sea urchin & roe.
Zak Roll
Tuna, salmon, cucumber, roe, tempura, hot sauce.
Bank Roll
Shrimp, crabstick, avocado, & eel sauce.
Buco Bob Roll
Tempura shrimp, crab, avocado, spicy orange topping, eel sauce.
Sexy Man Roll
Tuna, avocado, tempura eel, sexy sauce.
Lobster Roll
Whole lobster tail.
Thai Poet Roll
Tofu, avocado, spicy sauce, peanut sauce, thai pepper.
Delectable D Roll
Cream cheese, avocado, tempura, sweet potato, spicy peanut sauce.
Downtown Roll
Tempura salmon, cucumber, avocado, tempura crabstick & sauce.
Lady Lavender
Tuna, avocado, BBQ eel.

Starters

Seaweed SaladUS$5.25
A salad of a light & enjoyable type of seaweed.
EdamameUS$4.25
Soybeans steamed whole in their pods.
Shrimp TempuraUS$8.95
Three pieces of shrimp & four pieces of vegetables.
Vegetable TempuraUS$5.95
Assorted vegetables fried tempura style.
Age Dashi TofuUS$5.95
Bite-sized cubes of japanese tofu, floured & fried, dressed in tempura sauce, & topped w/ grated ginger & scallions
Pinky in the BlanketUS$6.95
Shrimps wrapped in rice paper, fried served w/ home-made plum sauce.
Chicken SatayUS$6.95
Grilled chicken on skewers w/ peanut dipping sauce & cucumber salad.
Spring RollUS$3.95
Sautéed beanthreads w/ cabbage, celery & carrots. Two rolls per order.
Seafood Spring RollUS$6.95
Shrimp, squid, vermicelli, shitake mushrooms wrapped in net rice paper, sweet chili dipping sauce.
ShumaiUS$6.95
Stuffed w/ ground shrimp, chicken, crab, shitake mushrooms, water chestnuts & scallions.
Curry PuffUS$6.95
Stuffed w/ sweet potatoes, onions & curry powder, served w/ cucumber salad.
Crab RangoonUS$6.95
Not traditional Thai. stuffed w/ cream cheese, crab meat & curry powder, served w/ our famous plum sauce. makes a fabulous beginning for your meal.
Som-Tum (Papaya Salad)US$9.95
Finely sliced fresh papaya, carrot, asparagus beans salad, served w/ spicy sweet & sour dressing. Seasoned w/ garlic & chili, topped w/ ground roasted peanuts.

Soups

Tom Yum GoongUS$4.50
Traditional thai soup w/ shrimp & mushrooms in a spicy lemon grass broth.
Tom Khar GaiUS$4.50
Mild coconut soup w/ chicken, mushrooms, lemon grass, galanga & kaffir lime leaves.
Miso SoupUS$2.95
Tofu, seaweed & scallions.
Clear SoupUS$2.95
Chicken broth, shitake mushrooms, scallions, tempura crunch.

Entrees

Served w/ our soup of the day

Gai Bai TeuyUS$15.95
Marinated chicken wrapped in baiteuy leaf, served w/ homemade tamarind sauce.
Salmon PanangUS$17.95
Broiled salmon served on a bed of mixed vegetables, topped w/ panang curry.
Duck Tamarind / PanangUS$19.95
Roast crispy duck, baby bokchoy topped w/ tamarind sauce & crispy onions.
Seafood ParadiseUS$23.95
Sauteed jumbo scallops, shrimps, calamari, & New Zealand mussels in Thai basil sauce.
Scallop TamarindUS$21.95
Tempura scallops, tamarind sauce & crispy onions.

Nice Rice and Oodles of Noodles

Pad Thai
The most famous pad thai noodles dish w/ chicken, shrimp, egg, beansprouts & ground peanuts.
Pad Kee Mao
Rice noodles sautéed basil leaves, chili, onions & tomatoes.
Regular Fried Rice
Fried rice mixed w/ onions & egg.
Pad Woonsen
Sauteed bean threads w/ straw mushrooms, celery, onions & snow peas.

What 619 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

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar is a favorite for its "creative, delicious" dishes and "outstanding authentic Thai food." Guests praise the "great service" and diverse menu, perfect for both couples and groups. Despite occasional inconsistencies, the restaurant remains a beloved spot with a lively atmosphere and "excellent" sushi.

619 Reviews

A
Alexis
VIP
Las Vegas
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was very good and sushi was fresh. The service was very slow but I would still go back and dine here again.
Is this helpful?
M
Monika
Indiana
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed this experience. Food was fantastic. Atmosphere was delightful and service was spot on.
Is this helpful?
E
Elliot
VIP
Toronto
42 reviews
1.0
42 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Usually the service and food here is quite good. This time that was not the case. We went on the day after XMAS and the restaurant was understaffed both in service and food preparation, The food was sent back twice because it was cold. Our server was overly busy and his attention to our table was less than adequate.
Is this helpful?
P
Peter M.
Charleston
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Disappointed by Lack of Consistency This was our second visit to Drunken Poet, and unfortunately, it will likely be our last. I ordered the Pud Thai Duck and was asked to choose a spice level from 1 to 5. I chose 4, expecting a decent kick, but it arrived with no heat whatsoever. I sent it back, and when it returned, the spice level was barely a 1. The food itself was good, but not good enough to justify the high prices, especially with such inconsistent preparation. The server seemed overwhelmed and indifferent to our concerns, which added to the frustration. We had hoped for a better experience after enjoying our first visit, but this one left us disappointed and ready to find a new Thai spot in Sarasota.
1 person found this helpful
S
Shannon
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious sushi and great selection! Will definitely be back :)
Is this helpful?
R
Regina
Wilmington
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
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!
Is this helpful?
E
Elliot
VIP
Toronto
42 reviews
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on 14 December 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.
Is this helpful?
V
Valerie
VIP
Washington DC
86 reviews
5.0
86 reviews
Dined on 26 November 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.
Is this helpful?
T
Thierry
VIP
Tampa
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Thai food, great service, and open late at night
Is this helpful?
P
Paul
VIP
Tampa
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 September 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.
Is this helpful?

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 619 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

8 Jan 2025

22:30

Booked 9 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.
Area
Sarasota
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 14:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 14:00–00:00
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.drunkenpoetsarasotasrq.com/
Phone number
(941) 955-8404

Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Drunken Poet Sushi

Rachel Roll

Sexy Woman Roll

Chef Ginch Roll

Zak Roll

Bank Roll

Buco Bob Roll

Sexy Man Roll

Lobster Roll

Thai Poet Roll

Delectable D Roll

Downtown Roll

Lady Lavender

Starters

Seaweed SaladUS$5.25

EdamameUS$4.25

Shrimp TempuraUS$8.95

Vegetable TempuraUS$5.95

Age Dashi TofuUS$5.95

Pinky in the BlanketUS$6.95

Chicken SatayUS$6.95

Spring RollUS$3.95

Seafood Spring RollUS$6.95

ShumaiUS$6.95

Curry PuffUS$6.95

Crab RangoonUS$6.95

Som-Tum (Papaya Salad)US$9.95

Soups

Tom Yum GoongUS$4.50

Tom Khar GaiUS$4.50

Miso SoupUS$2.95

Clear SoupUS$2.95

Entrees

Gai Bai TeuyUS$15.95

Salmon PanangUS$17.95

Duck Tamarind / PanangUS$19.95

Seafood ParadiseUS$23.95

Scallop TamarindUS$21.95

Nice Rice and Oodles of Noodles

Pad Thai

Pad Kee Mao

Regular Fried Rice

Pad Woonsen

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar restaurant rated?

Is Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information