CASK & ALE – American
A Main Street fixture in downtown Sarasota since 2017, where the bar makes its own syrups and garnishes and the kitchen refuses to play second fiddle. Double smashburgers ground from short rib, brisket and chuck anchor the menu; the Yellowstone piles on barbecue brisket and onion rings. Around them sit Sicilian riceballs in bolognese and alfredo, mahi ceviche cut with citrus and avocado, flaming nachos over kettle chips, Philly cheesesteak flatbread and corn-tortilla tacos with salsa verde. Weekend brunch brings house-sliced million dollar bacon and chilaquiles. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights, jazz on Sunday afternoons, twenty-one-and-over after nine.
1548 Main St Sarasota, FL 34236 727.415.2972 https://caskalesrq.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at CASK & ALE
Dairy-Free at CASK & ALE
CASK & ALE in Sarasota has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cask Onion Rings, Sexy Edamame and Averna Cobbler. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CASK & ALE
CASK & ALE in Sarasota has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Averna Cobbler, Eden's Kiss and Aperol Spritz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CASK & ALE
CASK & ALE in Sarasota has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cask Onion Rings, Cask Bowl and Housemade Doughnut Holes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at CASK & ALE
CASK & ALE in Sarasota has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Banana Old Fashioned and Coconut Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at CASK & ALE
CASK & ALE in Sarasota has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Aperol Spritz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CASK & ALE
CASK & ALE in Sarasota has 14 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sexy Edamame, Berry Superstitious and Averna Cobbler. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at CASK & ALE
CASK & ALE in Sarasota has 24 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cask Onion Rings, Sexy Edamame and Cask Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at CASK & ALE
CASK & ALE in Sarasota has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Hugo Spritz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at CASK & ALE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Loaded Fries | 64.7 g | 64.3 g |
| The Yellowstone | 19.2 g | 55.4 g |
| Chilaquiles | 46.5 g | 26.1 g |
| Banana Old Fashioned | 12 g | 21.7 g |
| Espressotini | 59.2 g | 20.3 g |
| Skillet Cookie | 134.5 g | 19.4 g |
| Coconut Shrimp | 0.2 g | 18 g |
| Housemade Hummus | 42.9 g | 16.4 g |
| Flaming Burger | 29.9 g | 14.8 g |
| Cucumber Gimlet | 10.9 g | 9.5 g |
| Dragons Breath | 95.3 g | 4.9 g |
| Hugo Spritz | 63.1 g | 4.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Hours
- 4 pm – 7 pmHappy Hour MenuWeekend BrunchSaturday & Sunday Brunch: 4 pm – 7 pmHappy Hour MenuWeekend BrunchSaturday & Sunday Brunch 3: 00 pm – 2:00 a
- mSaturday – Sunday 11: 00 am – 2:00 amBrunchSaturday & Sunday
Menu
Signature Cocktails
- Cask Old Fashioned - $15: Four Roses Bourbon cask-aged in house, then made with our unique recipe Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Banana Old Fashioned - $15: Bulleit Bourbon, Giffard Banana Liqueur, orgeat, demerara & black walnut bitters Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Dragons Breath - $15: Sazerac Rye, Creyente Mezcal, sweet vermouth, demerara, Angostura bitters & smoked with oak chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Spicy Margarita - $13: Jalapeño-infused Corazón Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, lime, simple & lava salt rim
- Crime of Passion - $16: Gracias a Dios Mezcal, Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur, OJ, simple, spicy bitters with a chamoy & Tajín rim
- Berry Superstitious - $15: RIVI Gin, raspberry purée, lime & ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Cucumber Gimlet - $13: Drumshanbo Gunpowder Sardinian Citrus Gin with Sardinian Citrus, lime, muddled cucumber & simple
- Espressotini - $14: Vodka, Borghetti Liqueur & espresso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Linda Listen - $13: Wheatley Vodka, grapefruit, lemon, basil & bubbly Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- The Crowd Pleaser - $15: Tito’s infused with lemon & basil, St-Germain, honey simple & lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Fang - $14: Bumbu Rum, Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur, lime, ango & génépy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Low to No ABV
- Hugo Spritz - $11: St. Germain Liqueur, prosecco, lemon juice & housemade simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Aperol Spritz - $11: Aperol Liqueur & bubbly Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Averna Cobbler - $12: Amaro Averna Liqueur, Crème de Mûre Blackberry Liqueur, lemon juice & housemade simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Eden's Kiss - $12: Pama Pomegranate Liqueur, Amaro Montenegro Liqueur, bubbly, lemon juice, cranberry juice & housemade simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- La Vida Loca - $11: Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur, Goslings Ginger Beer, OJ, lime juice, housemade simple syrup & a Tajin rim
- Zig No Zag - $9: Fresh pressed lemon juice, lemon lime soda, muddled cucumber, spicy bitters, mint & housemade simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Sublimin N' Lime'N - $9: Once Upon a Coconut Water, fresh pressed lime juice, pineapple juice, whipped cream & housemade simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Share or Don't
- Sicilian Style Riceball - $10: cheddar & parmesan risotto with meat & peas, breaded & fried, served in a housemade Bolognese and topped with Alfredo sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Housemade Hummus - $15: topped with feta and served with grilled pita & veggies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp - $14: hand-dipped & panko breaded with sweet Thai chili glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- South of the Border Ceviche - $15: Mahi-mahi marinated in fresh citrus, onions and tomatoes with avocado & housemade corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cask Onion Rings - $12: golden crisp red onions, dusted in our seasoned flour & fried to perfection Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flaming Nachos - $17: kettle chips topped with brisket, jalapeño queso, pico, sour cream & fresh diced jalapeños Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos Carnitas El Gringo - $15: carnitas, housemade corn tortilla chips, red onion, tomato, avocado, bleu cheese fondue & ancho lime crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Asian Pork Wings - $16: six pork shanks tossed in a tangy Asian dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Handcrafted Chicken Tenders - $15: buttermilk hand-dipped chicken tenders with choice of sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Poppers - $13: jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese, hand battered and fried with a side of ancho lime crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sexy Edamame - $9: steamed & seasoned with bourbon smoked sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses & Bowls
- Traditional Bolognese - $18: pork & ground beef Bolognese tossed on penne pasta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Chicken Alfredo - $18: housemade spicy alfredo sauce tossed in penne pasta with chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cask Bowl - $13: cilantro lime rice, pickled onion, creamy avocado, pico de gallo, ancho lime crema, sweet corn, edamame & radishes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
The Burger Spot
- Cask Classic - $15: double smashburger with American cheese, onions, dijon aioli & pickles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flaming Burger - $17: double smashburger with housemade jalapeño queso, onions, pickles, fresh jalapeños & dijon aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patricia Melt - $16: double smashburger with caramelized onions, stoneground mustard, swiss cheese & bacon on Texas toast Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Yellowstone - $17: double smashburger with onions, pickles, BBQ brisket, onion rings & American cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Weekend Brunch
- Chilaquiles - $16: Tortilla chips, eggs, feta cheese, avocado, Pico & verde sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak and Eggs - $24: 6 oz. sirloin, breakfast potatoes, two eggs cooked your way & a side of seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Croque Ma’am - $15: Shaved ham, two eggs & housemade sausage gravy on thick cut bread Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Fries - $7 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Housemade Doughnut Holes - $10: fried to order, served with chocolate & caramel dipping sauces, dusted with powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Skillet Cookie - $10: chocolate-chip cookie baked to order in a skillet, topped with vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions about CASK & ALE
- Is CASK & ALE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CASK & ALE has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cask Onion Rings, Sexy Edamame and Averna Cobbler.
- What can I eat at CASK & ALE on a dairy-free diet?
- Cask Onion Rings, Sexy Edamame and Averna Cobbler carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CASK & ALE have vegan options?
- Yes. 14 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sexy Edamame and Berry Superstitious.
- Is CASK & ALE gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at CASK & ALE?
- Loaded Fries, at roughly 64.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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