Coastal Seafood &
Innovative Cocktails
Join Us ForHappy Hours
M – F, 4 pm – 6 pm & 9pm – Close
Join Us ForLive Music
Sundays
Make YourReservations
Lefty's Full Bar
Innovative Cocktails • Wine • Beer
Signature Cocktails
Lefty’s Lemonade
Lefty’s is honored to partner with RUCK9, a non-profit that provides animals the chance toexperience the happiest life they were intended to live. Every time our guests enjoy this refreshing philanthropic cocktail, Watershed Hospitality Concepts donates a portion to RUCK9.
Oyster Shooters
Watershed & Traditional
Garden Party
Empress Indigo Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Fresh Lime Juice, Cucumber, Mint, Prosecco
Water Lily
Three Olives Rose, Cointreau, Fresh Lemon Juice, Crème de Violette
Beer & Wine
Local Breweries
The Watershed Hospitality Concepts family of restaurants is proud to partner with our local craft breweries!
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
Savor Sarasota 2026
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
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.”
Sarasota’s Tastiest Two Weeks Have Arrived
Those look pretty great, but what’s for dinner? Ah, we thought you might ask…
Michelin Comes Calling, The LIST Gets Shaken Up & Sarasota Goes Zero-Proof
Yes, Chef! Over at Lefty’s Oyster & Seafood Bar, they’re trotting out a brand-new chef just in time for Savor Sarasota! Chef Patrick LaFountain now helms the Lefty’s kitchen. Chef Patrick is originally from here in the Sunshine State. But more recently,