The Wooden Rooster
1564 Main St, Sarasota, FL
Crema's Take
“This charming Mediterranean-inspired spot in Sarasota excels at creating unhurried moments, whether you're settling in with colleagues over coffee or lingering through a meal on the inviting outdoor patio. The kitchen clearly takes pride in thoughtful, flavorful dishes—locals rave about standouts like their smoked fish dip and tender braised lamb shanks—making it the kind of place where even a simple coffee visit feels like part of something more intentional. With consistently warm service and a cozy atmosphere that welcomes both quick coffees and extended conversations, it's become a trusted neighborhood gathering spot that rewards exploration.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
If there is one place in Sarasota that completely surprised me in the best way, it is 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails. I visited with clients, my manager, and a few close friends, and what was meant to be a simple dinner turned into one of the most memorable evenings we’ve…
Very pleasantly surprised! Mediterranean is one of my favorite cuisines. This was the best falafel I ever had. The smoked fish dip was the biggest surprise of the night MUST TRY on the menu. Its smoked, spicy and has pickled onions and eggs that are perfect with that dish. They…
Very good service, outside seating optional, inside seating has a nice atmosphere, food was very tasty and at a reasonable price. I tried the braised lamb shanks. Very tender and great tasting sauce. My wife tried the braised beef rib. Also a very tasty dinner.
Cute place with food that all I can say is WOW! We experimented with a lot since we had never had anything like this. Started with the smoked fish dip and truffle burrata. We wanted more. Then our table had the mixed grill (added on a lamb chop), the open faced grilled chicken…
Living in Sarasota, I’ve tried a plenty of restaurants, and this mediterranean spot is consistently outstanding and every visit is amazing! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and we order several dishes each time because everything is so good & we can never decide!!! The…
Crema Reviews
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