Main Bar Sandwich Shop

1944 Main St, Sarasota, Florida 34236 USA

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Tue 10a-4p

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“An Institution in Sarasota”

Located at 1944 Main Street in Sarasota Florida The Main Bar was established as a sandwich shop in 1958 by retiring circus performers Antonio (Charlie) Borza and his wife Thea. Inspired by her home town of Florence, Italy, Thea created what has now become “Our Famous Italian.” Today, The Main Bar Sandwich Shop is owned and operated by Chip and Kate Beeman. Chip and Kate have maintained The Main Bar as the institution that it has become in Sarasota. The Famous Italian Sandwich is more popular now than it was in 1958 when it was first introduced by Charlie and Thea. The Main Bar Sandwich Shop, has over 50 different sandwiches to choose from.

Reviewed by
Jerry E.

March 22, 2024

In town to do a training for an office of a dozen, 6 Reubens and 6 Cubans later, they're looking forward to another lunch & learn! Staff was super friendly and knocked the order out in less than... Read more

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Samantha K.

December 26, 2023

My husband chose this spot and it was a little underwhelming. The vibe is very 1960's which makes sense as it was established in 1958, and it seems to be a bit of an institution in Sarasota. If... Read more

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Kate B.

December 23, 2023

Good egg salad sandwich packed with quality. Quick take out service. Very friendly employees. Stopped for lunch to go and tried the egg salad on pumpernickel bread. It was delightful! Took about... Read more

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