6 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Sarasota

SARASOTA, FL — The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet Sunday, Feb. 8, in a rematch of one of the greatest NFL championship games in history. It’s not too early to scout the best places to watch the big game here in Sarasota.

The battle for the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy takes place this year at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. In their last big game meeting in 2015, the Patriots secured a 28-24 comeback victory over the Seahawks. The contest was decided in the final seconds, when a Patriots interception in the end zone halted the Seahawks' late-game drive.

If you want someone else to make the snacks or serve the beer, several sports bars in Sarasota are primed for the handoff. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. ET, but you’ll want to get there early to make sure you get a spot.

Here are some area sports bars with enough screens that you won’t miss a play:

Some family-friendly bars open for the game include:

• Food + Beer, 5446 Fruitville Road, 6528 Superior Avenue and 1525 4th Street
• Gecko’s Grill & Pub, 351 N. Cattlemen Road, 1900 Hillview Street, 5585 Palmer Crossing Circle, and 6606 South Tamiami Trail
• Gilligan Island’s Bar & Grill, 5253 Ocean Blvd.
• Livingston’s Amusements, 5947 Clark Center Ave.
• PopStroke, 195 University Town Center Drive
• Raffurty’s Bar and Grill, 1888 Main Street