After having eaten at The Cottage many times, I'm finally reviewing it, long over due! What can I say, a trip to Siesta Key is not complete without a meal at The Cottage. Not to mention, that my favorite cocktail is served here, the Adam & Eve, it's made with fig vodka and it's sooooo GOOD! The food is delicious, no matter what you choose.

This place has it all. Nice local restaurant that feels like home. It looks like a cottage you'd find up in some ski lodge but with of course, the beach feel. I wish I could remember our servers name, she was awesome! Kept our drinks filled and gave us some good laughs. For the food, we both went with the Cheeseburger that is made with three different meats, and they are huge! The flavor was probably the best burger I've ever had, and I went with the truffle fries as the side. Both were extremely flavorful and wife and I probably could have split one! This is a return spot for sure, don't pass it up!

The Cottage was fantastic. The drink menu was loaded with eclectic mixes. I selected a Tito's and soda with extra limes. The club soda was flat, but Sara was quick to replace it with fresh. The food was terrific. We started with the Lobster Maki Sushi which is a surf and Turf sushi roll. I was surprised it didn't have a bit more flavor considering all the ingredients, but was definitely a hit. For dinner we chose a Patio Salad with shrimp and classic Caesar Salad either grilled Salmon. The shrimp was seasoned well and complimented the candied pecans, avocado, and blue cheese crumbles. The Caesar salad is your typical caesar, but the homemade dressing was awesome. Well done. I replaced dessert with an espresso martini. Unfortunately, you have to be selective with where you order martinis because surprisingly there are few who know how to make them. However, I was drawn to the vigorous shaking of cocktails coming from the bar so I couldn't resist. The martini was made with real espresso, not a pre-made mixture from a bottle. I wish it had a bit more vodka, but I will definitely order this again. Overall great place. Service was immediate and attentive throughout dinner. The food was fantastic. We'll be back before week's up to try the tapas. So many unique choices. Can't wait to try them.

I love seafood so I really enjoyed dining here. Their lobster bisque was very good and my 8 year old enjoyed it as well. I ordered their lobster sushi and it was good. Husband ordered their burger and he said it was OK. Their kid meals were very small so unfortunately my 11 year old left hungry and they serve no dessert . Outdoor patio and indoor patio with live music!

When in Siesta Key, FL you must dine at The Cottage. Inside or outside seating, large bar area, great food and great cocktails. Our first day dining here was so exemplary that we ran it back again that week. The area is perfect with other dining options which makes it difficult to choose but we hit the jackpot here. The mussels are delicious so is the salmon and other dishes. The flavors are immaculate and the presentation can go "toe to toe" with the fanciest of restaurants in the DMV corridor. The service was timely, friendly, and welcoming during both visits. The Cottage will be the number one spot to return!! Hopefully it will be a tad cooler so we can sit outside.

Had a late lunch at Cottage in Siesta Key while vacationing in the area. We opted to eat indoors since it was so warm outside but their outdoor area was equally nice and the had it covered and fans going. We sat at a high table in the bar area and opted for a few appetizers to share. Started with two specialty cocktails which were wonderful! Our appetizers were all great- the Crabcake was full of crab and plated well. Short rib bites were packed with flavor and quite big. The lobster maki roll was done nicely as well. The only caveat I would give is the prices are a little on the higher end for food. The maki roll is considered an entree and was $36. Considering that there isn't a ton of lobster to it, seemed a little steep. This would certainly not stop us from returning and there were many other menu options that looked equally good and interesting we would want to try. I just don't think I would get the Maki roll again. While you don't see it on their website, they do have a nice kids menu which is always helpful. Overall, Cottage was a "yes" come again for us!

An adorable restaurant, great vibes, good service... fantastic food. I ordered the Peruvian ceviche and plantain chips and I was wowed for sure! I love ceviche and order it often. I have family that makes ceviche. This was by far the best I have ever had. It was a fish ceviche with the perfect amount of citrusy flavor! My son had the poke bowl- although it was extremely fresh and tasty, he did wish the portion was larger.... It was that good! I definitely recommend this restaurant and can't wait to get back there again one day! Instagram @date_night_craves

Really enjoyed our visit to The Cottage on Friday night. We got there around 6:15- and I'm glad we did as it was already getting very busy. We chose to sit at one of the sidewalk tables which was a risk as it was busy, but it made for excellent people watching. Our server took some time getting to our table, but once she came by she was great. She was friendly and joked about the birds above us and carrying my drink through the line of people waiting for a table. I ordered the Adam and Eve cocktail- delicious! Omg. Fig vodka and Prosecco with a basil leaf. I'm in. For food we went the tapas route in order to try a couple different items. We ended up choosing the Caesar salad, crab cake, tuna tacos, short rib, and truffle fries. Our hands down favorite was the tuna. We loved the crunchy wontons and the fresh avocado with the tuna. So good. We really liked the vibe of the cottage and would visit again next time we are in town. I'd like to sit inside or on the patio next time.

The lemon and lavender drink was wonderful and refreshing for a nice hot day as was the Riesling that I had just sweet enough, but not overbearing. Overall, this is a really cute place for lunch or dinner. I was feeling in a seafood mood since we are in a beach town so we had the tuna which is like a tuna with some spicy on it and these crispy wonton crackers that look like a bow bun. My husband said they were good and flavorful, we shared a lobster bisque which was very flavorful and delicious. The Peruvian ceviche left something to be desired. While the Portion was good it was not the best I've had and the flavor was just ok. The lobster maki sushi was good a bit expensive even for lobster if you ask me but it was well balanced and came with a great wasabi mayo. Overall it was a great place to sit in the shade and have a light bite.