Whitney’s

Whitney's at 6990 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key occupies a converted 1950s service station with a menu that reads like the intersection of coastal Latin America and the Gulf Coast — tuna tartare, charred octopus, elote ribs, and a Whitney Smash Burger that earns its own reputation. Brunch on weekends runs through the afternoon with the Surfer Egg and Avocado Bowl, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, and local fish sandwiches. The bar program matches the food philosophy: unexpected and shareable. Mon–Thu until 8pm, Fri 9pm, Sat–Sun until 9pm with the full brunch starting at 9am.