The Blasé Café & Martini Bar

Very, very nice host. The female server oddly and irritatedly made sure we knew he was not allowed to help us. Was condescending when we asked for drink that clearly on the menu, but rudely told us «it’s not called that anymore» as if we were idiots. Very bizarre. Wish we could have tipped the host instead. Two stars instead of one because the crab bisque is out of this world. All the other food (pork sliders, muscles) was meh. $ 15 sushi sashimi was incredibly tiny and not very tasty. Haven’t had a server that rude in a while.

Ian is an amazing bartender. We came in wanting a martini not on the menu, he was more than wrinkling to experiment to get it right. And right it was! Ian and Stephanie are awesome!

This is the best. Ian and stepf really cater to your needs. Across from the beach in a relaxing atmosphere… it don’t get much better, a live band and great company. Thumbs up!

One of our favorite local places! Great food, love the martinis, also enjoy the local musicians. We always have a good experience, highly recommended

Worst food dining experience to date. Ordered the salmon and chicken dishes that were extremely over cooked, hard and over salted. When we told the server that our food was not good and our meat was overcooked she said «at least you don’t hate it «. When she came back to pick up our food she asked if we wanted a box lol. There was no attempt to even correct the meal. She gave us the full price bill and we paid never to return again. How clueless and unacceptable to work in the food service industry. It’s common sense when someone doesn’t like their food to take it back. I’m not one to ever complain about my meal but this was so bad I couldn’t even eat it. Horrible !!!

BIG thanks to Rami for the sensitive response. Obviously a careful investigation of our situation was performed and meaningful action taken. As business owners ourselves, we understand the challenges that can occur with keeping all staff working toward common goals of excellence — and you obviously care about moving toward that goal. The fact that our complaint was investigated at such a such a high level of detail really says a lot and is greatly appreciated. We will be in Seista Key again in June ’16, so we will definitely will contact you and be back to give it another go. Just make sure you have enough Chopin vodka and blue cheese olives on hand!

Great food, good music
Very crowded, but happy, sociable crowd. I would go back just for the food. Reasonable prices also.

Love this place. Best cappuccino martini i’ve ever had. Its the perfect mix of coffee, alcohol, and a little sweetness. Mojitos are great as well. Outdoor music makes this place perfect for a summers night. Wish this existed in NYC.

Very poor service, staff seemed confused when asking to split a plate across two bills, hair found in food, drink orders were messed up, food that was ordered never arrived. Maybe a great place to sit outside and listen to live music and order a simple drink, but don’t expect anything else.

Martinis are very good here and the service is fun and accommodating. We didn’t eat but we enjoyed the drinks. Cucumber martini, Key Lime martini, & Espresso martini a were delicious!

Hands down, my favorite place in Siesta Village to go grab a drink and a bite.
Blasé has been around for years now, but they are always upping their game. The place itself is wonderful, almost garden-​esque yet still comfortably beachy. The service is spectacular and every staff member is consistently friendly.
Best of all are their menu options. I don’t know of anyone who doesn’t love their Chocolate Martini, but their martini menu offers something for everyone. As for food options, the Blasé Burger and the fish tacos are my normal go-​to.

Great atmosphere, with outdoor seating and live music each night around 6. This was our first stop when we got into town. It was great for grabbing a $ 5 martini during happy hour and sharing an appetizer. We just got the hummus and it was great with fresh veggies.

Yay! They got warmers!!! Perfect for this cool night in March! Love that the bartenders are not only friendly but will concoct whatever your heart desires!
A few finger food items would be nice – like fried calamari or wings – just a few picks nothing big–
Another idea would be to have a flight of martinis – since there are so many martinis to choose from! It would be a great sell too!

Amazing martinis and such a great staff. We love coming to Siesta Key and always stop in here for a drink. I’ve never had a bad martini, but my favorite is the Cappuccino. The bartenders are also very creative and do designs on the top, which is a nice touch.
It’s a great place to go for food also.
We enjoy taking advantage of the happy hour at the café, that includes $ 5 martinis.
Overall, one of our favorite spots in siesta. Definitely the best for martinis!

We just drank here for happy hour (no food). The Martinis are excellent! I highly recommend the Lemon drop martini.

Great live music! And the staff were so friendly. This place was a place for locals and was not touristy… it b is just off the main road, just follow the sound of good music and you will find it.

Hmmmm… I’ll give it three stars because I didn’t get to try anything. It may have all been delicious, but we left without ordering.
We went for after dinner drinks and expected a «martini bar» based on the reviews. The bartender did greet us quickly but it was with «Hi. What can I get you?» No offer of a drink menu, no suggestions, no smile. We asked for a drink list at which point she handed us a double sides table tent with one side dirty and ripped. We looked it over and it was not what we were expecting. The list contained 8 or so basic martinis. We were underwhelmed by the whole five minute experience, so we left. This could have totally been our fault, though, for expecting a real deal martini joint. You know the kind with the giant book full of drinks. I’d go back and try the food, I guess. Just don’t go expecting top notch service or drink options.

Laid back bar. Live music. MUST GET THE BANANA MARTINI!!! (See my pretty picture) Yum. Servers were nice and did not pressure you. Smoking outdoors. A plus. One star deducted because I did not get any food.

3.5 stars. This review is only for the bar scene and drinks because I have not eaten here.
I’ve been to this place a couple of times. It is the most affordable place on Siesta Key for a GOOD martini and the bartenders (especially the one that looks like Borat) have consistently made delicious strong martinis. That is the reason we go back. My only complaint with the martinis is the menu. This is a martini bar — they should have more than 8 martini options. Still the chocolate martini is my fav. (they do have beer too.)
The reason I don’t love this place is the choice in music. A lot of the times its like 70s and isn’t that like the worst decade ever for music? I mean, I’d rather do the jitterbug to some 20s ragtime then listen to the 70s. Just sayin.
Anyway, there is a very small dance floor that fits almost a dozen people. It is a very casual crowd — no dressing up here. The crowd is typicaly older — 50s+. If you want to go dance with a younger crowd, then you have to head a few stores over to the Beach Club. They also have a little outdoor patio in front, but all the action is inside.

This place really isn’t much. Just a small martini bar and café in Siesta Key village. They have a small outdoor porch and play music off of a stereo inside, with occasionally having live music outside. It’s quaint and comfortable and generally filled with the typical Sarasota retirees and 50+ crowd with a mix of some slightly younger (40’s) and a few 30 some year olds.
However, they play fun music on the stereo and the bartenders are terrific. You also can’t beat the prices or the taste of the martinis. I realize my first paragraph is not a glowing review, but lets be honest, you go to a martini bar for the martinis. And if it’s comfortable with a friendly crown, good bartenders, and fantastic martinis, then who cares if it’s not a glitzy bar.
Blasé is great because its a terrific place to relax and the martinis are awesome. I love their Key Lime Pie and their Chocolate Martini. My girlfriend and I had a couple more besides those, but those are the ones I remember.
And hey, watching 50+ year olds dance to top 40 playing on the stereo after they’ve had a few martinis is always entertaining.
By the way, they do serve food, but I haven’t eaten here, so I can’t address eating.