Drunken Poet Cafe Editor’s Pick

Image: Cooper Levey-Baker
Cuisine(s)
Asian, Sushi, Vegetarian
Price Scale
$$
Description
A small storefront Asian-bohemian kind of place with poetry scribbled on the wall (in a language you don’t know), Drunken Poet Café might seem a bit flaky and too offbeat for topnotch Asian food. Be reassured; Thai and other Asian delectables are expertly prepared in the small kitchen by the female owner/chef. This is also a good place for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes. Everything is made to order. The highly sophisticated dishes include Thai crispy duck, lamb shank in tamarind-scented curry, preserved duck eggs, stir-fry creations and tempura dinners. Wonderful sushi. Beer and both hot and cold sake to drink as well as teas.
Meal Times
Dinner, Lunch
Good to Know
Gluten-Free
Good For
Business Lunch, Date Night
Drunken Poet Cafe
1572 Main St., Sarasota, FL, 34236
Downtown Sarasota
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(941) 955-8404
Sunday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-12 a.m.