Your Weekly Taste: Spice Station

Downtown Sarasota has plenty of nightlife, but Spice Station is where the night truly begins. Start with their irresistible Crab Wontons—crispy, golden bites filled with seasoned cream cheese and crab meat, served alongside a tangy sweet and sour dipping sauce. It’s the kind of appetizer that sets the tone for a night filled with flavor and fun. The best part? These $8 appetizers are unlike the standard pillows you'll get anywhere else and come with a hint of curry. 

From there, there are two roads you can drive down — Thai or sushi. If you dive into the sushi rolls that locals rave about, might we suggest the fire cracker roll with spicy tuna, cucumber and a crunchy wrap topped with spicy mayo, scallion, sesame seeds and tobiko ($) or the indulgent spider roll ($14), loaded with soft crab tempura, krab stick, avocado, cucumber, masago and mayo, all drizzled with rich eel sauce. Feeling Thai? A fan favorite is the pad-Thai ($14) with stir fried rice noodles and chicken, eggs, ground peanuts, scallions, plus bean sprouts.

Whether you’re headed to a show, planning a cozy date night or simply treating yourself and your friends before a night out, Spice Station delivers the perfect plate for whatever your night has in store.

Click here to see their full menu.