Welcome to Calusa Brewing
Calusa Brewing, located in Sarasota, Florida, is a vibrant new brewery that has quickly established itself as a local favorite. Nestled at 5377 McIntosh Rd, its expansive venue boasts a spacious indoor taproom and inviting outdoor seating, perfect for relaxing with friends. Known for an impressive range of craft beers—including high-gravity options—Calusa also features a rotating selection of food trucks, enhancing the brewery experience. Patrons praise the friendly staff and the relaxed yet lively atmosphere, making Calusa a go-to destination for both beer enthusiasts and casual visitors seeking great flavors and community spirit.
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5377 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233 Hotline: (941) 552-8846
Welcome to Calusa Brewing, a captivating brewery nestled in the heart of Sarasota, Florida. Located at 5377 McIntosh Rd, this brand has quickly established itself as a haven for craft beer lovers and culinary enthusiasts alike. The spacious venue boasts an inviting atmosphere, featuring an extensive outdoor area perfect for year-round enjoyment.
The reviews tell the story: patrons rave about the impressive range of beer styles, from high-gravity ales to refreshing IPAs. Customer Derek H. notes that Calusa Brewing offers "excellent" beer, asserting that it provides the "best beer experience in Sarasota." The staff here is renowned for their friendly and efficient service, contributing to the welcoming vibe that customers love.
Calusa Brewing has successfully transformed its new location into a multifaceted space, allowing for multiple seating options, including bar seating and cozy tables. The design is bright and clean, creating an inviting atmosphere for gathering with friends or watching sports on the numerous TVs scattered throughout the brewery. As summed up by Mary P., it is "spacious with lots of choices of places to sit."
But let's not overlook the food. Partnering with Pigfish, the brewery serves up a range of delectable offerings that complement the beer selection. Hanna S. was particularly taken with the Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich, while Richard S. enjoyed a mouthwatering fish sandwich with a special tartar sauce. While not everyone found the food prices to align with the casual brewery vibe, options from rotating food trucks on certain days keep the culinary experience lively and diverse.
- Highlights:
- Vast beer selection, including local favorites and unique brews.
- Spacious outdoor and indoor seating options.
- Friendly, knowledgeable staff eager to help you find the perfect brew.
- On-site food options from Pigfish and visiting food trucks provide variety.
- A warm, cozy taproom atmosphere perfect for socializing and relaxing.
In essence, Calusa Brewing stands out not just for its stellar beers, but also for the inviting community atmosphere it cultivates. As I reflect on my visit, I feel confident in saying that this brewery is a must-visit for both locals and tourists seeking a unique blend of craft beer and good food. So, whether you're a devoted aficionado or simply looking for a great place to unwind, Calusa Brewing promises an unforgettable experience.
The new Calusa Brewing site is a fantastic venue. The space is much larger than the OG site one Derek Ave and has a great outdoor area as well. There also a food kitchen that is operated by Pigfish. The beer is excellent and they cover wide range of styles. They offer a nice selection of high gravity beers as well. The staff is fast in friendly. I believe Calusa Brewing is overall best beer experience in Sarasota!
Goood food and good beer! Chicken bacon ranch sandwich was delicious, I'm usually a burger girl but my boyfriend and I both loved the chicken sandwich. Can't wait to come back and try the fish!
Great brewery. Love their new location. Great choice of beers, fun atmosphere. The outside seating is great year round
Excellent! Spacious with lots of choices of places to sit. There's a room with a big screen TV, there's an outside space , bar seating, and lots of tables. Hubby started with an Irish Red and went back and had it nitro for his second brew. He said he couldn't tell a lot of difference. I had the Boyden bottled lemonade and it was tasty. We ordered hush puppies and they were great. It's clean, it's bright, and the staff was very helpful. Loved the decor!
This was a great brewery to visit. It's a pretty new taproom with plenty of parking in the back and lots of seating inside. All of the beer samples that I tried were good and my favorite was the Zote New England IPA.
New location- huge brewery with pig fish providing food. Plenty of beer selections and upscale food. My filefish sandwich was very tasty with special tarter sauce. Plenty of tv's so we were able to watch the derby. Plenty of parking behind the Building.
Wow I am impressed. My husband wanted to check out a brewery and I for sure judged it by the outside. It didn't look like much but the inside was gorgeous!! I really enjoyed the comfortable spacious bar seating which is hard to come by in breweries. Their IPAs are top notch and the beer tenders are great. Tons of TVs for sports and so many different seating options. This place has some real potential. We have been to the other Calusa location so we knew the beer would be bomb. I did not like the food menu, it was very expensive and didn't look like brewery food. The flavors on the menu were a little of a turn off and the prices were comparable to the high end restaurants nearby so we skipped food here. It would be cool if they had a rotating food truck or something, but I know that would be a conflict of interest with a restaurant based in the brewery. Fish sandwich or a salad with chicken on it will set you back $25 each and they must specialize in various flavors of tartar sauce, like Caesar tartar sauce.. but beer... go for the beer!
I will start with the one negative so the review rounds out. This place is in a spot where you won't believe your GPS and likely drive past it. I did. It looks more like an industrial warehouse than a brewery and there are not a lot of clues it is a brewery outside of the "gardeny" eating space outside. To the good side? Once you get into the building and out of the parking lot, the small taproom is very warm and cozy. Great wooden bar and a handful of tables. The beer? I did not find one I disliked. My friend and I bought a couple of 4s and split them so we could have a variety, along with some of the bottled one offs. The food? They don't have any themselves, but apparently attract some really good food trucks. I will review the Clean Plate Club, who was there that day, but have included a picture of the Birria Panini they had on special that day. Yes, I will return when I visit again.
Well, well, well! So this afternoon Jasmine and I decided to venture out and say drink at Calusa Brewing. Plenty of different types of beer! So I definitely love the look. It's pretty freaking cool inside. Very low key spot. Staff is pleasant and hospitable. They will allow you to sample all the beer until you find your taste. So if you I. Town or just a local that loves beer then come to Calusa Brewing! You won't be disappointed.
Went the other day with some friends. We had an incredible time. Calusa had so many beer offerings, it was hard to choose! I ultimately chose one of the stouts and then the mango cider. Such a delicious option! The bartender was extremely helpful and so nice. Also, we enjoyed going outside to find an empanada truck. The empanadas are only there on Wednesdays (each night they have a different food truck), but were simply delicious.