CHA CHA COCONUTS – American
On St. Armands Circle in Sarasota, Cha Cha Coconuts plays the tropical bar-and-grill card without apology: island fare, cold drinks and live music on a published schedule. Starters lean Gulf and Caribbean in equal measure, with grouper bites, Bahamian conch fritters, soca coconut shrimp and peel-and-eat shrimp boiled in beer and tropical spice. Tacos come loaded with grouper, jerk chicken, Caribbean-spiced shrimp or rare ahi. Sandwiches include a Cuban mixed of roast pork, ham and salami on pressed Cuban bread, plus a Key West mahi. The Tony Salad is a longstanding house institution. Part of the 1905 family of restaurants.
417 St. Armands Cir., Sarasota, FL 34236 (941)388-3300 https://chacha-coconuts.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at CHA CHA COCONUTS
Dairy-Free at CHA CHA COCONUTS
CHA CHA COCONUTS in Sarasota has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Caribbean Sweets, Jamaican Chicken Salad and Chips and Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CHA CHA COCONUTS
CHA CHA COCONUTS in Sarasota has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Jamaican Chicken Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CHA CHA COCONUTS
CHA CHA COCONUTS in Sarasota has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bahamian Conch Fritters, Soca Coconut Shrimp and Fried Caribbean Sweets. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at CHA CHA COCONUTS
CHA CHA COCONUTS in Sarasota has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Tango Mango Iced Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CHA CHA COCONUTS
CHA CHA COCONUTS in Sarasota has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Caribbean Sweets, Chips and Salsa and Perfect Patrón Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at CHA CHA COCONUTS
CHA CHA COCONUTS in Sarasota has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Caribbean Sweets, Onion Rings and Queso Blanco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at CHA CHA COCONUTS
CHA CHA COCONUTS in Sarasota has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Perfect Patrón Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at CHA CHA COCONUTS
CHA CHA COCONUTS in Sarasota has 13 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Peel & Eat Shrimp (Half Pound), Fried Caribbean Sweets and Onion Rings. 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 CHA CHA COCONUTS
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Ahi Tuna Salad | 77.1 g | 82.1 g |
| Cuban Mixed Sandwich | 36.9 g | 76.3 g |
| Hawaiian Burger | 108.7 g | 60.8 g |
| San Juan Nachos | 78.6 g | 32.4 g |
| Grouper Tacos | 50.5 g | 28.5 g |
| Perfect Patrón Margarita | 17.9 g | 18.4 g |
| Grouper Sandwich | 34.2 g | 16.7 g |
| Queso Blanco | 1.9 g | 15.3 g |
| Tony Salad | 71.8 g | 14.4 g |
| Tropical Mahi-Mahi | 71.8 g | 13.8 g |
| Willie's Gumbo (Bowl) | 55.7 g | 13 g |
| Lobster Roll | 31.3 g | 12.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Grouper Bites - $16: Fresh Gulf of Mexico grouper, lightly breaded and fried. Served with tartar sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bahamian Conch Fritters - $15: Fried Caribbean Queen conch cakes. Served with spicy coconut mustard sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soca Coconut Shrimp - $14: A half order of our Soca Coconut Shrimp. Served with spicy coconut mustard. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peel & Eat Shrimp (Half Pound) - $16: Boiled in Red Stripe beer with vegetables, lemon and a secret blend of tropical spices. Served chilled with remoulade and cocktail sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peel & Eat Shrimp (Whole Pound) - $22: Boiled in Red Stripe beer with vegetables, lemon and a secret blend of tropical spices. Served chilled with remoulade and cocktail sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- San Juan Nachos - $16: Tortilla chips with black bean chili, jack and cheddar cheeses, shredded lettuce, onions, tomato and jalapeño peppers. Served with sour cream and black bean corn salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimpy Fondue - $14: Whole shrimp in a creamy lobster bisque topped with melted mozzarella and served with Cuban bread toast Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Blanco - $12: Creamy, melted white cheese mixed with diced poblano peppers and tomatoes. Served with tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips and Salsa - $9: Served with tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marcelo's Calypso Wings (10) - $18: Fried chicken wings covered with Calypso wing sauce or barbecue-jerk sauce. Served with bleu cheese and celery. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Caribbean Sweets - $10: Lightly battered island sweet potatoes, fried up crispy. Served with apple butter and spicy coconut mustard sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $10: Seasoned and battered onion rings. Served with Caribbean Rose sauce and ranch. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salad
- Black Bean Chili - $10: Black beans and ground beef with spicy Caribbean flair, topped with jack and cheddar cheeses and onions. Served with tortilla chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Willie's Gumbo (Bowl) - $10: Rich gumbo with chicken, rice, andouille sausage, shrimp and vegetables. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tony Salad - $16: Iceberg and romaine lettuce, julienne of ham and Swiss cheese, tomatoes, olives, celery, onions, cucumbers and garlic Gorgonzola dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamaican Chicken Salad - $16: Jerk-seasoned chicken breast with romaine, arugula, carrots, grape tomatoes, red onion, mango vinaigrette and mango-avocado salsa. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna Salad - $18: Rare spiced Ahi tuna, arugula, iceberg, blueberries, strawberries, cranberries, Gorgonzola, cashews and strawberry-balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Grouper Tacos - $28: Fresh grilled Cajun grouper, caramelized onions, peppers, Jack and cheddar cheeses and corn-black bean salsa Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos - $18: Grilled jerk chicken breast with avocado mango salsa. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tacos - $20: Grilled Caribbean-spiced shrimp, guacamole, Jack and cheddar cheeses, sour cream and tomato-poblano sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Cuban Mixed Sandwich - $15: Roast pork, ham, salami, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard on toasted Cuban bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Key West Mahi Sandwich - $20: Grilled Cajun Mahi-Mahi, garlic mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grouper Sandwich - $30: Fresh grouper (grilled, blackened or fried), tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Roll - $30: Sweet claw and knuckle meat, light aioli, lemon juice, shallots, celery on buttered New England-style roll. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian Burger - $16: Half-pound burger, grilled pineapple, avocado, red onion and Swiss cheese. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Tropical Mahi-Mahi - $22: Grilled mahi-mahi, mango-avocado salsa, yellow rice, black beans and plantains Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Voodoo Ribs (Full Rack) - $26: Slowly roasted pork ribs basted with guava barbecue sauce. Served with choice of two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brazilian Citrus Chicken - $18: Citrus-marinated chicken breast, grilled and topped with bananas, mango and guava marmalade. Served with black beans, yellow rice and plantains. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chop Boonoonoo - $22: Two grilled bone-in pork chops marinated in tropical spices and lime, topped with mango chutney. Served with yellow rice, black beans and plantains. Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Key West Key Lime Pie - $8: Key limes and graham cracker crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Mango Guava Cheesecake - $8: New York-style cheesecake with mango, guava and honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Trinidad's Cocoa Chocolate Cake - $8: Two layers with chocolate frosting, whipped cream and chocolate drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Tropical Fruit Smoothies - $8: Choice of Banana, Mango, Peach, Piña Colada, Raspberry or Strawberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tango Mango Iced Tea - $6: Iced tea, mango purée, fresh mint, lime juice Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cha Cha Coconuts Cocktail - $12: Coco Lopez, guava nectar, pineapple juice, Bacardi Black Rum and grenadine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Perfect Patrón Margarita - $14: Patrón Añejo Private Barrel Tequila, Patrón Citrónage Orange Liqueur, lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about CHA CHA COCONUTS
- Is CHA CHA COCONUTS dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CHA CHA COCONUTS has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Caribbean Sweets, Jamaican Chicken Salad and Chips and Salsa.
- What can I eat at CHA CHA COCONUTS on a dairy-free diet?
- Fried Caribbean Sweets, Jamaican Chicken Salad and Chips and Salsa carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CHA CHA COCONUTS have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fried Caribbean Sweets and Chips and Salsa.
- Is CHA CHA COCONUTS gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 CHA CHA COCONUTS?
- Ahi Tuna Salad, at roughly 82.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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