What was once a service station at the north tip of Longboat Key, is Whitney's, an amazing laid back bodega & bar. Overhauled in 2020, the building still resembles a 1950s-style service station, with nostalgic Americana details and fresh off the beach vibe. Partners James Brearley, David Benstock, Jose Chichande and Joseph Chillura saw its potential. The former gas station's roll-up garage bay door have even been incorporated into the design, and with Longboat Key simply being one of the loveliest places in Florida, "this is the kind of place where one can find peace. Peace being fish tacos and a boozy beverage, of course. But with chirping birds, lush greenery, live music, a fire pit nestled into seashells, and that salty Gulf breeze on your skin, I’d say Whitney’s qualifies as a type of sanctuary."
And the food is delicious. Everything on the menu is sensational, from their Fish Tacos to their signature Burger made with short rib, brisket and ground beef, topped with American cheese, grilled onion, garlic aioli, lettuce and tomato with mound of fresh made frites to their exceptional Baja Grouper Tacos and Red Curry Snapper. Even their cocktail list is exceptional. Their Margaritas are legendary, made with Blanco Tequila, Cointreau and fresh lime juice, as well as their Frosé, a frothy pink delight made of frozen rosé that is my sister-in-laws favourite tipple. With fabulous food, friendly staff and walking distance to the beach, Whitney’s is just a beautiful place to be.
Whitney's still resembles a 1950s-style service station,
with nostalgic Americana details and fresh off the beach vibe
Whitney's Smash Burger made with a short rib, brisketand chuck patty, with American cheese,
caramelized onions, garlic aioli, lettuce and tomato with fries
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