Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileFleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Sarasota, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Fleming’s pairs a steakhouse pedigree with a serious wine bar program: 2 oz and 6 oz pours, flights like The Icons, and a Social Hour with $9 wines and cocktails. The cocktail menu is equally considered, with a smoked old fashioned and a clarified margarita. Zero-proof options get real attention, including a Seedlip-based espresso drink. A recent customer called the spicy blood orange margarita fantastic.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Icons flight to sample Davies, Caymus 50th, Chateau Montelena, and Silver Oak. For a cocktail, the Signature Smoked Old Fashioned brings Basil Hayden Toast bourbon and five-spice syrup. If skipping alcohol, the Espresso Yourself zero-proof cocktail layers Seedlip Notas de Agave with vanilla-sage syrup.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the 2 oz pours and curated flights, while cocktail drinkers have creative options. The dedicated zero-proof menu makes it a good stop for non-drinkers dining with wine-focused companions.
- When should I go?
- Social Hour offers $9 cocktails and featured wines, providing a lower-cost entry to the program.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $17 to $24 on the main menu, with Social Hour drinks at $9. Zero-proof cocktails are $13. Wine pours range from $3 to $25 for 2 oz and $9 to $75 for 6 oz; the Sommelier's Prix Fixe is $150 per guest.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue operates a dedicated wine bar area with tasting pours and flights, plus events like Prime Pours & Pairings and a Sommelier's Prix Fixe. The cocktail list includes house-made syrups and a clarified margarita, and the zero-proof program uses Seedlip and Lyre's spirits.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list is extensive, with creative ingredients and zero-proof versions. Signature options include a smoked old fashioned, a clarified margarita, and a salted caramel espresso martini. Social Hour offers $9 cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Signature cocktails show ambition, such as the smoked old fashioned with five-spice syrup.
- — Clarified margarita with Patron Silver and white peach demonstrates technique.
- — Zero-proof versions are available, broadening the menu's appeal.
Standout selections
- — Signature Smoked Old Fashioned – Basil Hayden Toast bourbon, Angostura bitters, house-made five-spice syrup.
- — A Cut Above – clarified margarita with Patron Silver, white peach, and citrus.
- — Salted Caramel Espresso Martini – Absolut Vanilia, Kahlua, Baileys, chilled espresso.
Pricing: $17–$24; Social Hour $9
Wine
A curated wine list with global selections is offered in 2 oz and 6 oz pours. Flights include Bubble Head and The Icons. Wine dinners and a Sommelier's Prix Fixe add depth.
Menu strengths
- — 2 oz pours allow low-commitment exploration of high-end bottles.
- — Flights like The Icons group notable Napa producers.
- — Sommelier-guided events and a prix fixe pairing dinner elevate the program.
Standout selections
- — The Icons Flight – Davies, Caymus 50th, Chateau Montelena, Silver Oak.
- — Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2019 – 2 oz $20 / 6 oz $60.
- — Taittinger Brut la Francaise, Champagne NV – 2 oz $14 / 6 oz $42.
Pricing: 2 oz $3–$25; 6 oz $9–$75
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof cocktail menu features Seedlip-based drinks, Lyre's spirits, and a sparkling white tea. Each option is priced at $13, and some can be made alcoholic for $17.
Menu strengths
- — Zero-proof cocktails are crafted with premium non-alcoholic spirits like Seedlip and Lyre's.
- — The menu includes creative flavor combinations beyond simple mocktails.
- — Offering an alcohol add-on makes the drinks flexible for groups.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Yourself – Seedlip Notas de Agave, vanilla-sage syrup, espresso.
- — Golden State of Mind – Seedlip Grove 42, pineapple, turmeric syrup, ginger beer.
- — TOST – sparkling white tea with cranberry and ginger.
Pricing: $13 each
Spirits
The use of WhistlePig rye and 1792 bourbon shows attention to quality in cocktail builds.
Menu strengths
- — The use of WhistlePig rye and 1792 bourbon shows attention to quality in cocktail builds.
- — Bourbon and rye cocktails are featured on the bar menu.
Standout selections
- — WhistlePig PiggyBack 100% Rye – used in the Jones Street Manhattan.
- — 1792 Small Batch bourbon – used in the Small Batch Smash.
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