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The Colony Restaurants offer diners cuisine inspired by regional and global flavors. Its spectacular waterfront views, impeccable service and award-winning wine list make it the Gulf Coast’s premier dining destination, and a tradition that has been celebrated for over four decades.

The Colony's NEW 5 to 7 Happy Hour! Head toward the sunset and discover the ideal beachside spot to sip cocktails and dine on complimenting small plates. Each night from 5:00 - 7:00, The Monkey Room Bar and Monkey Room Patio Bar will offer cocktails ranging from the classic to innovative twists on old favorites, specially selected wines and a new bar menu - all at prices of $5 or $7. Start off your night out for dinner, gather after the office or simply get away to the beach for al fresco fun or inside The Monkey Room for live entertainment while enjoying a libation or two! Call 941.383.5558 for information.

The Colony Dining Room

The Waterfront Colony Dining Room

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View The Colony's Award-Winning Wine List
Recipient of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for Over 26 Years!

From the day The Colony Dining Room opened on Longboat Key over 39 years ago, it quickly caught the attention of the local sophisticates and the international travel set alike. This classic restaurant has a bevy of floor to ceiling windows offering Florida's finest view of the Gulf of Mexico, here you will rediscover the true origin of fine dining. The Colony Dining Room cuisine that we describe as Contemporary Continental is not only inventive, fresh and seasonal but true to the many indigenous local ingredients such as fruits, heirloom vegetables and seafood caught just that day off shore. You'll also enjoy one of the nation's finest wine lists and a wait staff so well trained that The Colony Dining Room continues to receive the most coveted national awards and praise year after year. Open daily for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch.

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The Colony Dining Room has won numerous awards including:
  • The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences' Five-Star Diamond Award

  • DiRoNA Award - Distinguished Restaurants of North America

  • International Institute for Dining Excellence - Ambassador 25 Award

  • Nation's Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame

  • The National Registry Fine Dining Award

  • Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence (Since 1982)

  • Florida Trend Twelve Golden Spoon Awards

  • American Express Platinum Card - Fine Dining Restaurant
The Monkey Room
Indoor and Outdoor Dinning
The Monkey Room, with a choice of outdoor and indoor seating, is a restoration masterpiece of clever innovation and cutting-edge nothing but fun interior design. Our executive chef and his culinary team skillfully navigate their way around the oceans, so expect this regional as well as international fare to be aromatic, delectable, beautifully presented and diverse. Flavorful dishes featuring creative island influenced cuisine. The Monkey Room's ambiance is one that is gracious yet spirited and energetic all at the same time. Just perfect for parties of all ages and sizes. Open for breakfast Mon-Sat. (Sun. Continental only) and dinner.

THE MONKEY ROOM BAR

Adjacent to The Monkey Room is The Monkey Room Bar with charismatic bartenders serving incredible exotic drinks such as the Screaming Yellow Monkey cocktail or your favorite martini along with great entertainment.
The Monkey Room Bar is one of Sarasota’s most comfortable, yet energetic places to enjoy a cocktail, a glass of wine from our award-winning wine list, and listen to live entertainment seven nights a week from the areas most talented musicians. Open daily 11:30 am to closing.
Waterfront Dinning

THE MONKEY ROOM PATIO

The Colony offers it's guests the opportunity to wine and dine alfresco, sipping a lean and luscious smoothie or signature island cocktail while gazing at the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. With simply the best views and tropical casual cuisine and drinks to be found anywhere on the West Coast, you have truly found the allure of The Riviera right here on Longboat Key. A newly added awning makes dining outdoors everyday a reality. From early afternoon to late at night The Monkey Room Patio transports you to a different place each time. All day dining 11:30 am to closing.
Colony Gourmet Market
Colony Wine Shop

Tastebuds Gourmet Market and Wine Shop

Tastebuds Gourmet Market and Wine Shop is a connoisseur's delight - from gourmet sandwiches and prepared items, specialty foods, made-to-order picnics and gift baskets and more. Hot from The Colony's Pastry Shop are a wide variety of baked goods including cookies, muffins and croissants. Tastebuds also offers an extensive selection of fine wines from The Colony Dining Room's award-winning wine list, offering one of this nation's finest selections of wines. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday & Saturday. Deli counter closes one half hour before store closes.

Interested in having the refrigerator stocked when you arrive? Simply fill out your Grocery List for us and we will have it stocked and ready for your arrival.

The Colony's Famous Sunday Brunch

The Colony’s award-winning Sunday Brunch is repeatedly cited as the “Best in Sarasota” by the local and regional media. With a bountiful array of fresh shellfish and seafoods, pates, carving stations, Belgian waffles, Eggs Benedict, specially prepared gourmet items from our menus, omelets, seasonal fruits and pastries, Brunch has become a “must-do” for locals and visitors alike. Click Here to view a sampling of our Brunch selections.

Brunch is served each Sunday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 941.383.5558.


1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive | Longboat Key, FL 34228 | 941.383.6464 | 800.4.COLONY | info@colonyfl.com