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Wink Wink Modern Lounge Patio - Wink Wink Food and Drink, Sarasota, FL

Wink Wink Food and Drink

4.3
4.3
246 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
At Wink Wink Food & Drink, we're inspired by the classic food and atmosphere of the 50s and 60s, like the chic supper clubs and breezy Tiki bars, but we serve it all up with a fun, modern twist. Our chef blends local ingredients and flavors to reinvent old favorites, offering dishes that are both a nod to the past and a taste of the contemporary.

In our lounge and pool bar, you'll discover a thoughtful selection of classic cocktails, each with a playful name that perfectly reflects our easygoing vibe. This blend of past and present creates an ideal setting for everyone – families, friends, and anyone in between – to come together and enjoy the moment.

We're dedicated to ensuring the quality and creativity of our cuisine and drinks--we take them seriously so you don't have to.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Pacific Rim
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–17:00 Bar Daily 11:00–00:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Donald Robinson
  • Private party facilities
    From inspiring collaborations to creative celebrations, thinking outside-the-box starts with not meeting in one. Wink Wink Modern Lounge offers a variety of venues for creatives, entrepreneurs and groups seeking an authentic, inspiring setting in the heart of downtown Sarasota.
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Cross Street
    Cocoanut Avenue
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter at Wink Wink!

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Come spend Easter brunch at Wink Wink! We will feature a special brunch menu in addition to our lunch menu from 11AM until 4PM! Specials include chicken & waffles, short rib sweet potato hash, crab cake benedict, blueberry french toast, a brunch french dip, and avocado toast! Finish off a fantastic meal with our mini beignets. We can't wait to celebrate with you! All special items are a la carte. Wink Wink offers complimentary valet through The Sarasota Modern.
    Easter at Wink Wink! photo

What 246 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wink Wink Food and Drink dazzles with its "creative menu" and "excellent service," making it a standout dining destination. Guests rave about the "phenomenal food and cocktails," with standout dishes like Brussels sprouts and Cobb salad. The vibrant atmosphere, charming decor, and attentive staff make it a "hidden gem" worth revisiting.
246 Reviews
  1. Richard VIP

    Tampa63 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the meatloaf, and I didn't realize it would be wrapped in bacon. I like bacon, but I didn't like that, so I removed it. It had a strange consistency, but it was tasty. The Japanese potato puree was excellent but wasn't hot so that was strange, and it also came with broccolini that wasn't hot but was super spicy. Then we had the apple hot pie that was excellent. Service and drinks were very good. Price was normal and we really liked the atmosphere.

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  2. Irene VIP

    Las Vegas10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very happy as they were extremely accommodating as we are both vegan as they went out of their way to give us wonderful options, which were unbelievably touchy tasty 😋

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  3. Kimberly VIP

    Tampa12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place great atmosphere and delicious food. A bit pricey and not an ordinary hotel restaurant

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    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vegan options and non vegan options. Friendly service great outdoor seating area. We will definitely be back again!

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  5. Laura VIP

    Jacksonville10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cute place. Complimentary valet. Good food. Great service. Comfy casual outdoor

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  6. Heather VIP

    Tampa42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We started coming before shows at the Van Wezel. The difference between the first couple of visits years ago and now is huge! It was always a good unique place but more bar food options, although still some tasty offerings. We have been here recently a few times before shows because I can’t get enough of their petite Cobb salad with chicken! It is packed full of good stuff, including dates and bacon, and is quite filling. Also the brussell sprout appetizer is heaven! Definitely my favorite salad in town right now and we will be back soon!

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  7. Diane

    Chicago11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu and decor sre whimsical and fun. Some dishes are very good, such as the bow buns and Brussel sprout appetizers. Crab cakes were substandard and should be avoided.  Overall food is not sufficiently appealing to warrant a return visit.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and cocktails were phenomenal! Our waitress was perfect- sassy, friendly and efficient. Love the vibe of this restaurant!!

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  9. Rosemary

    Tampa7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time in the area, and it looked cute online. The decor was really nice, overall appearance was nice, however, the food was pretty awful. Both my friend and I ordered the pasta dish and it came out cold. Seems they don't make it fresh there. I added chicken to mine and it tasted like a processed chicken product. The sweet potato side dish was also pretty bad. Other than that, the service was good, as expected. Our server was very nice. Had to park at the street because their "parking lot" said valet only (even though they told me I could park there when I called ahead.. but I didn't want to risk it). Not some place I'd go to again, sadly.

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  10. Mary VIP

    Tampa48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Casual good food, good prices, and nice seating inside or out. The kale, quinoa salad with grouper was outstanding.

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FAQs

Wink Wink Food and Drink offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 906-1290.

Wink Wink Food and Drink is rated 4.3 stars by 246 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Wink Wink Food and Drink

1290 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236-2900

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cocoanut Avenue
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–17:00 Bar Daily 11:00–00:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Pacific Rim
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Donald Robinson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    From inspiring collaborations to creative celebrations, thinking outside-the-box starts with not meeting in one. Wink Wink Modern Lounge offers a variety of venues for creatives, entrepreneurs and groups seeking an authentic, inspiring setting in the heart of downtown Sarasota.
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