Arts & Central

First Responders Enjoy 50% OFF
2025-05-01 - 2028-01-01
To all our heroes in uniform, this one’s for you.
Enjoy 50% off your meal Monday through Friday at Arts & Central as a small thank you for your service.

Sip & Savor Thursdays
2025-08-29 08:00 - 2026-10-01 17:00 UTC
Enjoy any of our premium glass of wine $20 or more for half price with the purchase of a dinner entree.
Only valid Thursdays from 4pm to close
*One glass per entree*

Get A Free Bottle of Wine!
2025-12-01 - 2026-10-01 | Arts & Central, 611 CENTRAL AVE, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
Enjoy a bottle of wine on the house when you dine with us!
Get a free bottle (up to $40 value) with the purchase of two entrées priced $30 or more every Monday evening 4pm- close at Arts & Central.
Limit two bottles per table.
Not valid with other promotions.

Happy Hour Every Day at Arts & Central
2025-12-31 - 2028-04-22 | Arts & Central, 611 CENTRAL AVE, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
Join us for Happy Hour every day available in the bar, lounge and dining room! Enjoy great deals from 2–6 PM!
Good Food, Great Drinks and Good times here at Arts and Central. See you soon!

*NO FOOD SPECIALS ON SUNDAYS*

Summer Dinner Series
2026-06-01 - 2026-09-30
Fry-day on Monday $30
Ritz Crusted Flounder, Served with Fries, Red Cabbage Salad, Cornbread, Lemon & House-made Tartar Sauce
Drink Special 4pm-close $40 off a bottle of wine with 2 entrees over $30 each (max 2 per table)

Taco’ bout Tuesday $22
Choice of: Shrimp, Chicken or Steak (+8)
A&C Style (Flour Tortilla, Gruyere, Black Bean Salsa, Shredded Lettuce)
Mexican Style (Corn Tortilla, White Onion, Cilantro with choice of: Cholula, Tabasco, Tapatio, Sriracha or Spicy House-made Fermented Habanero)
Both served with choice of Fries, Herb Salad, Red Cabbage Salad
Drink Special 4pm-close $10 Pineapple Express and $5 Modelo

Smoke & Sauce Wednesday $24
A BBQ Sampler on a Platter with Carolina BBQ Chicken, Cherry Habanero Baby Back Ribs and Dad’s Brisket.
Served with Smashed Potatoes, Red Cabbage Salad, Dinner Roll

Double It Up and Share! $48
Twice the Meat, Twice the Flavor!

Drink Special 4pm-close $10 Dan Manhattan, $6 Draft Beers

“Shell Yeah” Thursday $45
Whole Cold Water Lobster, Served with Drawn Butter or Lemon Paprika Butter, Cornbread, Red Cabbage Salad
Drink Special 4pm-close 1/2 price on your first glass of wine $20 or more with any entree over $30

Live Music
2026-08-01 18:00 - 2026-08-31 22:00
August

Sat – 8/1 – Sarah Fleener (Guitar/vocals) –6:00pm – 9:30pm
Sun – 8/2 – Jamie Tremps – 10:30am – 2:00pm
Fri – 8/7 – Jack Berry Trio (Jazz Trio) – 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Sat – 8/8 – Tasa + Rob – 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Sun – 8/9 – Jamie Tremps – 10:30am – 2:00pm
Fri – 8/14 – Matt Gerhardt (Guitar/vocals) -6:00pm – 9:30pm
Sat – 8/15 – Emily Frost Duo (guitar/percussion/vocals) – 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Sun – 8/16 – Ben Jacobs (piano/vocals) -10:30am – 2:00pm
Fri – 8/21 – Ryan Faraday (guitar/vocals) -6:00pm – 9:30pm
Sat – 8/22 – Sarah & Jason Hedges – 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Sun – 8/23 – Dean Johanesen – 10:30am – 2:00pm
Fri – 8/28 – Tim Michael McCaig (piano/vocals) -6:00pm – 9:30pm
Sat – 8/29 – Hot Club SRQ – 3 hours (6:30pm-9:30pm)
Sun – 8/30 – Jamie Tremps – 10:30am – 2:00pm

MEET OUR AUGUST ARTIST AND POETS!
2026-08-16 15:00 - 16:00
Meet our August Artists and Poets!
Taste the local flavor, experience the local art. Featured this month, our menu shares the spotlight with talented artists and poets from our community. We are hosting an artist reception here on Sunday, August 16th at 3:00pm.

Artist:
Tina Prizament

Tina Prizament is a Florida-based, watercolor artist inspired by florals, coastal charm and the quiet beauty of everyday life. She blends soft, feminine palettes and delicate detail to create pieces that feel nostalgic and fresh. Each piece is designed to feel personal, to make you smile every time you pass by, like a small treasure meant to live in a special corner of your home. When she’s not creating art, Tina can be found designing interiors, or dreaming up her next creative project.

In addition to watercolor, Tina creates one of a kind fiber art, sea glass original 3D works., as well as personalized greeting cards for all occasions.
Please contact her with any inquiries as to custom orders

Poet:
Lesa Silvermore
Lesa Silvermore is a musician, writer, and photographer born and raised in Sarasota, FL. She has released original music through her rock band and solo acoustic performances. Her 2021 journey across America reignited her passion for poetry, and this series is an expression of her self-reflection and discoveries made while driving out West.

Melissa Andrés
Melissa Andrés is the author of the poetry collection Together and Apart (Pine Row Press, 2026). Her work has appeared in Magma Poetry, The Sonora Review, The Chicago Quarterly Review, Other Side of Hope, Rattle Magazine, The Laurel Review, and elsewhere. She grew up in Florida (Miami and Sarasota) but has lived in New York and Europe.

*ADDITIONAL DATE* Hall Family Wine Dinner
2026-08-19 18:30 - 21:00
From Napa with Love: Discover the award winning, diverse, and sustainable wines from Hall with a four-course dinner at Arts & Central.

*PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE GRATUITY
Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring the acclaimed wines of HALL Wines on an additional date; Wednesday, August 19th at 6:30pm. Founded by Kathryn and Craig Hall. HALL blends more than three decades of winemaking excellence with contemporary art, stunning architecture, and a deep commitment to sustainability. From their historic St. Helena estate to their renowned Rutherford vineyards, HALL crafts exceptional Bordeaux variatels that showcase the unique character of Napa Valley.
Course 1: 2024 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc with Scallop Crudo, Cucumber, Lemon Aioli, Passionfruit Vinaigrette, Herbs
Course 2: WALT 2023 ‘Blue Jay’ Pinot Noir with Black Cherry Cured Salmon with Star Anise & Black Tea, Pickled Fennel, Kimchi Emulsion, Crispy Tarragon
Course 3: Baca “Home Base” Zinfandel with Duck Rillettes, Blackberry-Raspberry-Plum Coulis with Allspice & Cocao, Grilled Focaccia
Course 4: HALL 2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with Lightly Smoked Wagyu Tri-Tip, Raspberry Chocolate Demi, Arugula & Frisee, Stone Fruit Vinaigrette, Walnuts

Tickets available now through Eventbrite! See the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hall-family-wine-dinner-tickets-1997208375013
