If you are looking for the Viento Kitchen + Bar menu, the useful short version is this: Viento serves breakfast and dinner daily at Zota Beach Resort on Longboat Key, with a separate happy-hour window before and during early dinner service. The current breakfast menu runs from a $9 smoothie to $25 steak and eggs. At dinner, handhelds start at $18 and featured entrees reach $46, with a $49 lobster-tail ravioli at the top of the food menu.
This guide focuses specifically on Viento's current menu, prices, hours, happy hour, reservations, and practical details. For Cascades Pool Bar, in-room dining, and the rest of the property, use our complete Zota Beach Resort dining guide.
Verified July 28, 2026: The hours, menu items, and prices below were checked against Viento's live official pages. Resort menus can change, so use the linked official menus for a final check before visiting.
Viento Kitchen + Bar Quick Facts
| Detail | Current Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Zota Beach Resort, 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228 |
| Breakfast | Daily, 7:00 AM–11:00 AM |
| Dinner | Daily, 5:00 PM–10:00 PM |
| Happy hour | Daily, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM |
| Phone | (941) 248-1211 |
| Reservations | Available through the official Viento page |
| Cuisine | Florida, Caribbean, and Mediterranean-influenced "Floribbean" cooking |
| Published food prices | Breakfast $9–$25; dinner $15–$49 |
Viento is Zota's full-service restaurant, bar, and open-air lounge. The resort describes the concept as a mix of Florida, Caribbean, and Mediterranean flavors, backed by a wine-focused dining room and a broad wine list.
Viento Kitchen + Bar Hours
The restaurant's official outlet page currently publishes these hours:
- Breakfast: Daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Dinner: Daily from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Happy hour: Daily from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
The dedicated restaurant page does not list a regular lunch service. Zota operates separate daytime dining at Cascades Pool Bar, so do not assume Viento is open between breakfast and dinner without calling first.
Holiday meals and resort events may use special menus or service windows. If you are visiting on a holiday, check the official Viento page or call (941) 248-1211.
Viento Breakfast Menu and Prices
Viento's breakfast menu covers lighter bowls, egg dishes, griddle standards, and a small group of brunch-style drinks. Most food items fall between $12 and $19.
Lighter Breakfasts
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Steel-cut oatmeal | $12 |
| Seasonal fruit and berries | $12 |
| Greek yogurt with berries and granola | $14 |
| Avocado toast with egg | $15 |
| Sunrise salad with two eggs | $16 |
| Wild berry smoothie | $9 |
Eggs, Griddle Dishes, and Breakfast Favorites
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Three-egg Viento omelet | $17 |
| Southwestern grits with egg | $17 |
| Meat lover's scramble | $19 |
| Cinnamon-vanilla bean French toast | $13 |
| Belgian waffle | $13 |
| Buttermilk pancakes | $14 |
| The American breakfast | $17 |
| Eggs Benedict | $17 |
| Viento croissant | $17 |
| Wagyu steak and eggs | $25 |
The omelet price includes up to four listed fillings; the official menu charges 50 cents for each additional ingredient. Coffee is $5, orange or grapefruit juice is $6, and a cappuccino or latte is $6.
For a breakfast cocktail, the current menu lists a Zota Mary at $13, a mimosa at $12, and a peach bellini at $12.
Viento Dinner Menu and Prices
The dinner menu is broad enough to work as either a casual resort meal or a higher-spend seafood and steak dinner. Prices below come from the current official dinner menu.
Starters, Soup, and Salads
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Skillet focaccia | $15 |
| Whipped feta | $15 |
| Maine lobster bisque | $15 |
| Jerk wings | $17 |
| Fried calamari | $18 |
| Oven-baked brie | $18 |
| Chilled jumbo Gulf shrimp | $19 |
| Crab cakes | $23 |
| Charcuterie board | $28 |
The salad and bowl section includes a Caesar salad for $15, watermelon salad for $16, Tuscan harvest salad for $15, grilled chicken bowl for $18, and chipotle salmon bowl for $28.
Handhelds and Pizza
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Double smash burger | $18 |
| Margherita pizza | $18 |
| Classic steakburger | $19 |
| Baja fish tacos | $19 |
| Tuscan chicken panini | $18 |
Handhelds include a choice of house-seasoned fries, side salad, fruit, or slaw. The menu lists sweet-potato fries as a $2 substitution and truffle fries as a $5 substitution.
Pasta and Featured Entrees
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Linguini primavera | $23 |
| Pasta garganelli | $24 |
| Jerk chicken | $26 |
| Spaghetti Bolognese | $27 |
| Pan-seared organic chicken | $29 |
| Faroe Islands salmon | $38 |
| Caribbean snapper | $41 |
| Grilled New York strip | $44 |
| Wagyu churrasco | $46 |
| Lobster-tail ravioli | $49 |
The garganelli can be expanded with chicken, shrimp, salmon, or lobster tail for an additional charge. If you are comparing price points, the dinner menu gives you three distinct lanes: an $18–$19 burger, taco, panini, or pizza meal; $23–$29 pasta and chicken dishes; and $38–$49 seafood, steak, and lobster options.
Viento Happy Hour
Viento currently lists happy hour daily from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The official page does not publish a separate happy-hour menu or spell out the current discounts, so the time window is verifiable but the specific deals are not.
If happy-hour pricing is the main reason for your visit, call (941) 248-1211 before heading over. Arriving at 5:00 PM also gives you the option to transition directly into dinner service.
Wine and Drink Prices
The dinner page publishes a large wine list. Current wines by the glass generally begin at $13:
- La Marca Prosecco: $14
- Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling: $13
- Fleur de Mer rosé: $14
- Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc: $15
- Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay: $14
- A to Z Pinot Noir: $13
- La Crema Pinot Noir: $16
- Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon: $13
- Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon: $35
Bottle prices vary widely, from roughly $50 for several entry selections to more than $300 for premium bottles. The range reinforces Viento's split personality: it can be a relatively straightforward resort dinner, or a wine-led special-occasion meal.
How Much Should You Budget?
These examples use published menu prices and exclude tax and gratuity:
- Quick breakfast: French toast and coffee, $18
- Full breakfast: The American and fresh juice, $23
- Casual dinner: Double smash burger and a $13 glass of wine, $31
- Seafood dinner: Caribbean snapper and a $14 glass of wine, $55
- Shared starter dinner: Crab cakes split between two people, plus two $29 chicken entrees and two $14 glasses of wine, $109 total
A practical planning range is $15–$30 per person for breakfast and $30–$70 per person for dinner, before tax and gratuity. Steak, lobster, multiple courses, or premium wine can move dinner above that range.
Dietary Restrictions and Gluten-Free Choices
The official dinner menu marks a number of items "GF," including chilled Gulf shrimp, jerk wings, crab cakes, the New York strip, Caribbean snapper, Faroe Islands salmon, wagyu churrasco, and pan-seared chicken.
Zota's official FAQ says its culinary team tries to accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions when possible and asks guests to communicate special requests before dining. A menu label does not establish how cross-contact is handled, so guests with allergies or medically necessary restrictions should call ahead and confirm details with the restaurant.
Reservations, Parking, and Non-Guest Visits
The official Viento page provides a reservation option and lists the restaurant phone as (941) 248-1211. Zota also recommends reservations during peak travel periods.
The resort's published parking policy says parking is available to patrons, but it does not publish a restaurant-specific parking fee or a detailed non-guest parking procedure. Its current Viento page also does not clearly state whether non-hotel guests are accepted in every service period. If you are not staying at Zota, confirm dining access and parking when you reserve rather than relying on an older third-party listing.
No current dress code is published on Viento's official page. Call ahead if your plans depend on a specific attire policy.
Is Viento a Good Fit for Your Plans?
Viento makes the most sense when you want a full breakfast or dinner without leaving Zota, a 5:00 PM happy-hour start, or a menu that lets the same group choose between burgers, pasta, seafood, and steak.
It is less suited to travelers looking for a documented lunch service, a published bargain happy-hour menu, or a restaurant where every access and parking detail is spelled out online. For a daytime meal at the resort, read the Cascades section in our complete Zota Beach Resort restaurant guide.
If you are deciding where to stay, compare Zota with the other properties in our Best Hotels in Sarasota guide. For a beach-and-dinner day on the island, our Best Beaches in Sarasota guide includes Longboat Key access details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Viento Kitchen + Bar's hours?
Viento serves breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and dinner daily from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The official restaurant page does not list regular lunch hours.
Does Viento Kitchen + Bar have happy hour?
Yes. Viento currently lists happy hour daily from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The official page does not publish the specific happy-hour discounts, so call the restaurant if the deal details will affect your visit.
How much is breakfast at Viento?
Most breakfast dishes cost $12–$19. The least expensive published item is a $9 wild berry smoothie, while wagyu steak and eggs is $25. Coffee is $5 and juice is $6.
How much is dinner at Viento?
Dinner handhelds and pizza cost $18–$19, pasta and chicken dishes run $23–$29, and the featured seafood, steak, and lobster dishes cost $38–$49. Wine by the glass generally starts at $13.
Does Viento take reservations?
Yes. The official Viento page includes a reservation option. You can also call the restaurant at (941) 248-1211. Zota recommends reservations during peak travel periods.
Can non-guests eat at Viento Kitchen + Bar?
The official restaurant page offers reservations, but it does not clearly publish a blanket non-guest dining policy for every service period. Non-guests should confirm access and parking directly with Viento when reserving.
Does Viento publish a kids menu?
Viento's current public breakfast and dinner pages do not include a separate kids menu. Families should call ahead if child-specific portions or pricing are important.
Official Sources and Update Note
This guide was verified against:
- Official Viento Kitchen + Bar page
- Official Viento breakfast menu
- Official Viento dinner menu
- Zota Beach Resort FAQ
- Zota Beach Resort policies and parking
Hours, prices, happy-hour terms, and menus can change without notice. The details above were last checked on July 28, 2026.
