The Old Salty Dog in Florida

Looking for a restaurant in Siesta Key? If you’re hankering for a hot dog, then The Old Salty Dog is the place to go!

The Old Salty Dog is a British style pub with three locations (City Island, Siesta Key, and Venice Island) that sells hot dogs, among other favorites. They also allow your pet dog into the restaurant with you!

The Old Salty Dog in Sarasota, FL

What Does “Salty Dog” Mean?

Salty Dog is nautical slang for a sailor who has spent many, many years living on a ship at sea.

A secondary meaning comes from the outdated flea repellent practice of rubbing salt into the coat of one’s dog to deter and get rid of fleas.

In the case of our casual family restaurant, a salty dog is perhaps a dedicated patron to a hot dog establishment.

About The Old Salty Dog

The Salty Dog opened its first location in Siesta Key in 1986. It’s a certified dog-friendly restaurant with inside and outside seating. They have a full liquor bar with all the classic cocktails. They are located a short walk away from beach access points.

Their City Island location on Longboat Key opened in 1991 and the Venice location sprouted up in 2015.

The Menu at Siesta Key

With starters like crab dip, fritters, mozzarella sticks, fried mushrooms, onion rings, coconut shrimp, calamari, and chicken wings, you simply can’t stop there. They also offer a steamer and raw bar. The full menu offers classics such as salad, clam chowder, fish gumbo, hot dogs, burgers, fish sandwiches, tacos, wraps, shrimp, crab legs, ribs, and blackened chicken. Desserts offered include key lime pie and chocolate explosion.

Their hot dogs come in variety of options.

  • DOG BITES: chunks of hot dog dipped in batter and deep fried
  • FAMOUS “SALTY DOG”: a hot dog dipped in their famous beer batter and deep fried
  • FULLY LOADED SALTY DOG: topped with sauerkraut, bacon, grilled onion and mushrooms, and 4 different cheeses
  • 1/4 POUNDER HOT DOG: provided by Geier’s Sausage Kitchen, topped however you want it

Plan Your Visit

Surely, during your month-long stay at Peppertree Bay in one of our 116 properties, you will find the time to visit one of Sarasota’s old Florida favorites, The Old Salty Dog. Check out our available rentals

Contact Us

Peppertree Bay Realty Inc
6056 Midnight Pass Road
Sarasota, Florida USA 34242


T 941.349.7777
F 941.346.0371

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