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Big Top Brewery, Sarasota, FL

Big Top Brewery

4.5 (121)
$30 and under
Gastro Pub
3045 Fruitville Commons Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 121 people are saying

Big Top Brewery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Good for groups

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Lively

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Child-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 "great atmosphere" with fun outdoor spaces perfect for groups and families. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "delicious" food, including standout dishes like Ham and Honey pizza and wings. While some mention noise levels and limited beer selection, the vibrant vibe and entertainment, such as dueling pianos, make it a must-visit spot.
121 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Tampa11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went on this particular night to listen to the duel pianos. Thank goodness we had reservations because it was very busy. The pizza that my husband and I shared was good, no complaints and our service was very good, she was very attentive. My only complaint was the noise level was very high which I understand because it’s a bar/restaurant but I was expecting the dueling pianos to be more interactive than what it was. The men on the pianos were very good they didn’t get the crowd “into it” as much as I thought they should. Either that or the people who were there enjoying themselves didn’t care about the music.

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  2. David

    Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Seated for 20 minutes before waitress even approached our table. Another 10 to get drinks. Food service was fast and so was refills. Fix the beginning and you have 5 stars.

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  3. Amy

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is excellent, as well as the service. It is a bit loud for background noise.

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  4. Melanie

    Atlanta22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, John I believe, took great care of us. Professional, friendly and patient. Enjoyed the dueling pianos too.

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  5. Rich VIP

    Detroit6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place great casual atmosphere. Food was good and our server. Val was terrific.

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  6. Alex

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance. Fun outdoor spaces for large groups and especially groups with kids/teams. Food was very good and well priced.

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  7. Brandon

    Kansas City / Kansas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is always great! The price point is perfect! 10/10 would recommend!

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  8. Selma

    Tampa26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is consistently well made and delicious. The Ham and Honey pizza has a wonderful combination of complimentary flavors that somehow come together perfectly. The wings are huge and crispy. The Asian sauce is a peanut Thai sauce that totally melts onto the chicken. The service is attentive and efficient. The noise volume is high with the open high vaulted ceilings. Parking is limited. Reservations are the key.

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  9. Lauren VIP

    Tampa2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    DJ blasted clubbing music too loud when it’s all kids there at 530ish, maybe DJ should start after 8.

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  10. cynthia VIP

    Yosemite14 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waiter was totally confused about everything we asked. He didn’t even know what rosé wine was. we asked for the check at the end and he said yes and then went to the next table and took an order of 10 people took him 25 minutes awful we had already eaten our dessert and we thought he was gonna bring over the check we asked him and he turned around and went to take that tables order another waitress saw how long we’ve been sitting there. She was super sweet and took our check. I will never go back there.

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Big Top Brewery is rated 4.5 stars by 121 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Fruitville, Florida

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Big Top Brewery

3045 Fruitville Commons Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240

Additional information

  • Area
    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
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    Gluten-free Options
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