Whenever we go to Sarasota we stop in and stuff ourselves at Monk’s! We love everything they have and will order 2lbs or more of crab and shrimp plus oysters. It’s a bar and there are no frills here just plain good food and drinks...More

Hey we found this place totally by accident driving up the coast back to Kentucky but what a great wrong turn! Went inside one afternoon and the service was great, the music was awesome, the beer was cold and the shrimp were probably the best...More

Went there about a week ago and the food was outstanding. Had a dozen oysters and 2 pounds of mussels and it was great. Menu is a bit limited but that’s what I wanted anyways..

The thing I love about Monk's is the staff. They're just FUN, and they want you to have fun. I don't eat oysters, but the people I went with are avid oyster eaters and claimed these the best in Sarasota county (that's after going to...More

This place is great! Staff and food are wonderful. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great place to have a couple drinks and some shrimp!

Just fabulous staff and delicious sea food grab a beer and enjoy. It's in Gulf Gate with all the great food places

Went with another couple for lunch. I don't like oysters but we had the shrimp in butter sauce and the mussels. Both very good