Coastal Seafood &
Innovative Cocktails
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M – F, 4 pm – 6 pm & 9pm – Close
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Lefty's Full Bar
Innovative Cocktails • Wine • Beer
Signature Cocktails
Discover Lefty’s handcrafted cocktail menu, featuring house favorites, coastal-inspired creations, and signature drinks like Lefty’s Lemonade, which helps support RUCK9. Whether you’re in the mood for something refreshing, tropical, or classic, there’s a perfect cocktail waiting for you.
Tequila & Martinis
From bold margaritas to handcrafted martinis, Lefty’s offers a collection of expertly crafted cocktails for every taste. Whether you prefer the sweet heat of Mike’s Hot Honey Mango Margarita or the indulgence of our Crème Brûlée Martini, there’s a signature drink waiting for you.
Beer & Wine
Local Breweries
The Watershed Hospitality Concepts family of restaurants is proud to partner with our local craft breweries and we always offer a diverse selection of classic domestic & imported beers.
Rotating Taps
Ask your friendly bartender or server about our extensive list of rotating taps & seasonal craft beer offerings.
Reds, Whites, and Bubbles
Explore our extensive collection of wines, featuring a curated variety of reds, whites, rosés, and sparkling wines. Whether you’re in the mood for a bold cabernet, a crisp chardonnay, a refreshing rosé, or elegant bubbles, we have the perfect pour for every palate.
Coastal Seafood Revival
Tides of Flavor, Waves of Hospitality
Lefty’s Oyster & Seafood Bar offers the revival of coastal seafood in a rustic, comfortable atmosphere. Our made-to-order fare & innovative cocktails will chart your course to sharing a good meal with friends & family. Join us to experience the watershed moments when hospitality gives its all and the gems of the sea live up to their reputation.
“I love oysters. It’s like kissing the sea on the lips.”
– Leon-Paul Fargue
Best Local Ceviche
Honorable Mention
2026
Voted Best of SRQ
Best Oysters and Best
New Restaurant 2025
Local Partnerships
for the Greater Good
The Watershed Hospitality Concepts family of restaurants is proud to partner with local Blumenberry Farms for seasonal organic produce & herbs. Ask your friendly server what’s fresh from the farm today!
Lefty’s is a business partner with the Oyster Boys Conservation, which recycles the shells from the oysters you enjoy with us to create Vertical Oyster Gardens in support of their mission to improve water quality and restore critical habitats in Florida.
Nothin’ But Love
In The Press
Argus Lifetime Achievement Awards to Honor Mike Quillen
“The Argus Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award honors prominent business and community leaders in Sarasota who make lasting contributions through their professional and personal lives.”
Partner Spotlight: Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar
“What makes your business unique? We are a polished casual independent restaurant, deeply local in our sourcing, commitment to community and in our business partnerships.”
10 Best Sarasota Restaurants For Summer Dining Deals
“Savor Sarasota has officially ended, but 55 participating restaurants are extending their deals through June 30 as part of the “Continuing Savor” promotion. I picked 10 of my favorite participating restaurants for this gallery.”
10 Best Sarasota Restaurants to Enjoy Now That Season is Over
“The Sarasota restaurant scene just received a major boost, with three beloved spots earning recognition from the famed Michelin Guide.”