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Sarasota Magazine’s Best Of Awards 2026

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We’re proud to announce that Gecko’s Grill & Pub has been recognized across nine Food & Drink categories in Sarasota Magazine’s 2026 Best of Sarasota Awards.

Gecko’s Grill & Pub earned nine honors in Sarasota Magazine’s 2026 Best of Sarasota Awards, including Best Sports Bar, Kids Menu, Lunch Menu and more.

Best of 2026 Diamond Winner

  • BEST Sports Bar
  • BEST Place to Catch a Game
  • BEST Kids Menu
  • BEST Lunch Menu

Best of 2026 Gold Winner

  • BEST Restaurant for a Business Lunch

Best of 2026 Silver Winner

  • BEST French Fries
  • BEST Happy Hour

Best of 2026 Bronze Winner

  • BEST Wings
  • BEST Mixologist/Bartender – Katelyn B. – Stickney Point

Gecko’s sister restaurants – Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Dockside Waterfront Grill, and Tripletail Seafood & Spirits – were also recognized across four categories in Sarasota Magazine’s 2026 Best of Sarasota Awards.

Best of 2026 Diamond Winner – Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

  • BEST Outdoor Dining or Patio

Best of 2026 Bronze Winner – Dockside Waterfront Grill

  • BEST Outdoor Dining or Patio

Best of 2026 Bronze Winner – Tripletail Seafood & Spirits

  • BEST Seafood Dish – Crab Stuffed Tripletail