Beso

Beso is a restaurant in Sarasota, FL, specializing in Spanish tapas. The menu features paellas, wines, sangrias, and vermouths, with a recommendation of two to three tapas per person for diners. The establishment serves both individual guests and groups, offering private and semi-private options for cocktail parties, spirit tastings, business mixers, and wedding celebrations. Beso operates Sunday through Thursday from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Friday through Saturday from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm. It holds a rating of 4.80 based on customer reviews.

The team behind Beso includes Chef Amy Knox, Scott Kopf, and Jacqueline Slayton, who lead the operations alongside proprietors Chris and Kirk Voelker and Jason Waganheim. The staff emphasizes a collaborative environment focused on creativity and genuine care for guests, aiming to uphold craftsmanship in every aspect of service.

Located at 30 S Lemon Ave, the restaurant sits in the Pineapple Corner neighborhood, about a tenth of a mile from Paul N. Thorpe Jr. Park. It is also a short walk from Downtown Sarasota and Sarasota City Hall, both within a tenth of a mile. Five Points Park and Fruitville Road are nearby, with the park located about two-tenths of a mile away.