Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar

Thai Restaurants in Sarasota, Florida

4.2 (1,130)

CategoryThai Restaurants Β· Asian restaurant, Restaurant, Southeast Asian restaurant, Sushi restaurant
Address1572 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
AreaSarasota, Florida
Phone(941) 955-8404
Google rating 4.2 (1,130)

Hours

Monday11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday11 AM–10 PM

About Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar

Located at 1572 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236, Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar operates as a thai restaurant serving Sarasota in Florida. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as asian restaurant, restaurant, southeast asian restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

Portion sizes and pricing swing widely across this group, from a $10 lunch bowl to a multi-course tasting menu at an upscale sushi counter, so checking recent reviews and photos is more useful than the price range alone. In Sarasota, dinner reservations for popular izakaya, hot pot and Korean BBQ spots fill up on Friday and Saturday nights, so booking ahead or arriving at opening is worth it. Many restaurants across Florida run daily lunch specials on weekdays that are not listed on the dinner menu, so it is worth asking. Halal, vegetarian and gluten-free options vary a lot by kitchen; call ahead if you have a dietary restriction rather than assuming the menu will note it.

The business lists hours on 2 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 11 AM–10 PM. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (941) 955-8404. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is drunkenpoetcafesrq.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Its Google rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 1,130 reviews, a solid but mixed picture; reading the most recent reviews will tell you what to expect.

Sarasota is in Florida, in the Southeast, where summers are long, hot and humid, winters are mild, and afternoon thunderstorms and the hurricane season from June to November can change plans at short notice. US addresses list the street number and name, then the city, state abbreviation and ZIP code, and Sarasota follows the same pattern; a suite or apartment number such as Ste 200 refers to a unit inside the building. The map link on this page shows the exact spot.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

James Kodak 4 months ago

Some meals feed you for the evening β€” this one stays with you long after you leave the table. From the moment we arrived, the entire experience felt immersive in a way that’s hard to describe. The atmosphere, the aromas, the care in every interaction β€” it all came together into something unforgettable. The service was unmatched, not just attentive, but deeply genuine. You could feel the pride and passion behind every recommendation and every plate. The flavors were extraordinary. They tasted like generations of tradition, perfected over time and protected with care. Every bite carried depth, history, and soul. The use of clean, quality ingredients made everything feel vibrant and alive in a way that reminded me what food is supposed to taste like. This wasn’t just dinner. It was the kind of meal that resets your standards and reminds you why people travel for food in the first place. Worth every mile, worth every dime, and worth every memory attached to it. If life ever brings me back to the area, returning here will not even be a question.

LJ_C0_3 4 months ago

Friendly, attentive staff, convenient location downtown - probably the best green Thai curry w/ tofu I’ve had in a long time. Very flavorful. Highly recommended.

Natalie Kaufman 5 months ago

Legit Thai in a stylish but unfussy room. Warm hospitality too. We enjoyed the green and red curries β€” and we’ll be back to try other things!

Camellia 6 months ago

I love this place, Drunken Poet, Thai authentic crusine here can get me back to my hometown in Bangkok city. Price is reasonable along with Thai vibes of services, best for having a good time with your love ones. Don’t forget to order Thai milk tea for your drink, it a must to have that with Thai dishes for refreshing and bring the heat down.

Beep; Boop Beep! a year ago

Quaint little spot on Main Street. Service was great, attentive and friendly. We went with 4 stars because the Pad Thai was a little off base. It tasted good, but it’s wasn’t what we would consider authentic. All in all, nice visit and good place to have a quiet meal.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar located?

Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar is at 1572 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236, in Sarasota, Florida. Use the β€œOpen in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar?

Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar is listed as a thai restaurant and is also tagged on Google as asian restaurant, restaurant, southeast asian restaurant.

What are the hours of Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar?

Published hours are Monday: 11 AM–10 PM; Tuesday: 11 AM–10 PM. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

What is the phone number of Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar?

You can call Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar at (941) 955-8404.

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

Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar has a Google rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 1,130 reviews.

Does Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar have a website?

Yes, the website of Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar is drunkenpoetcafesrq.com (linked on this page).

Are there other thai restaurants near Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar?

Yes. Sarasota also has Thai Food To Go, Spice Station, Bangkok Restaurant among others; see the full list of thai restaurants in Sarasota at the bottom of this page.

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