The Cheesecake Factory Menu & Happy Hour

Name: The Cheesecake Factory
Address: 130 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243, Sarasota, FL, US
Telephone: (941) 256-3760
Price range: $

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american restaurant · $

130 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243

(941) 256-3760 · tap to call

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130 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243

Distance from central Sarasota5.6 mi

Straight-line distance from the midpoint of our Sarasota listings.

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Hours of Operation

Monday11 AM–10 PM

Tuesday11 AM–10 PM

Wednesday11 AM–10 PM

Thursday11 AM–10 PM

Friday11 AM–11 PM

Saturday11 AM–11 PM

Sunday10 AM–10 PM

See It Before You Go

Short videos of The Cheesecake Factory from people who went: cocktail, raspberry lemon drop, food, cheesecake, visit, emotions. Tap to play.

Videos by @gloria_rios3 · The Cheesecake Factory · @thecheesecakebarmv · @cheesecakefactoryestero, playing in the creator’s official Facebook / TikTok players.Not affiliated with DiscoverHappyHours.

Happy Hour

Updated August 2026

Mon-Fri · 4 PM-6 PM

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New Menu Bites

Pickle Fries

Hand Breaded and Fried Crisp. Served with Spicy Ranch

Asian Chicken Nachos

Wonton Chips, Melted Cheese, Thai Peanut Sauce, Green Onion, Sesame and Wasabi Cream

Spicy Jambalaya Arancini

Spicy Creole Rice Fried Crisp with Andouille Sausage, Peppers and Onions

BBQ Pork Belly Buns

Tender Pork Served on Warm, Soft Rolls with Cole Slaw, Crispy Onions and Pickles

Baked Brie with Truffle-Honey Butter

Warm Bread with Brie Cheese Drizzled with Truffle-Honey Butter and Housemade Orange Marmalade

Meatball Sliders

Our Housemade Meatballs Covered with Vodka Sauce, Melted Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese on Toasted Ciabatta Bread

Orleans Cajun Shrimp

With Creole Sauce Over Toasted Bread

Avocado Toast

With Tomato, Arugula and Red Onion Drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Lemon

Parmesan Truffle Fries

Chicken & Biscuits

Our Housemade Buttermilk Biscuits with Southern Fried Chicken, Sausage Gravy and Hot Honey Butter

New Menu Bowls

Chicken Katsu Bowl

Crispy Chicken with Teriyaki Glaze, Edamame, Mushrooms, Cucumber and Sesame Seeds with White Rice

Baja Bowl with Grilled Chicken

Grilled Chicken with Rice, Beans, Roasted Corn Salsa, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Crispy Tortilla Strips

Baja Bowl with Pork Carnitas

Pork Carnitas with Rice, Beans, Roasted Corn Salsa, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Crispy Tortilla Strips

Baja Bowl with Chipotle-Honey Shrimp

Chipotle-Honey Shrimp with Rice, Beans, Roasted Corn Salsa, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Crispy Tortilla Strips

Peruvian Chicken Bowl

Charbroiled Chicken with Black Beans, Plantains and Salsa, Served with White Rice

Southern Fried Chicken Bowl

With Fresh Buttered Corn, Green Beans and a Buttermilk Biscuit Over Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Teriyaki Salmon Bowl

Charbroiled and Served Over White Rice with Pineapple, Sauteed Vegetables and Sesame Seeds

Asian Tenderloin Bowl

Tender Pieces of Steak with Snow Peas, Broccoli, Peppers, Onion and Sesame. Served Over Garlic Noodles

Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl with Rice

Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna with Soy, Sesame and Garlic. Served Over White Rice with Edamame, Avocado, Cucumber, Carrot, Onion and Ginger

Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl with Mixed Greens

Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna with Soy, Sesame and Garlic. Served Over Mixed Greens with Edamame, Avocado, Cucumber, Carrot, Onion and Ginger

Small Plates Snacks

Little House Salad

Tossed in Our Vinaigrette

Street Corn

Fire Roasted Corn “Ribs” with Cotija, Chile-Lime Mayonnaise and Cilantro

Chicken Taquitos

Crispy Corn Tortillas Filled with Grilled Chicken, Green Chile, Corn, Onion, Cilantro and Cheese. Served with Avocado Cream, Guacamole and Salsa Verde

Asian Cucumber Salad

Crispy Cucumbers, Sesame, Soy, Garlic and Mild Red Chiles

Korean Fried Cauliflower

Crispy Cauliflower Tossed with Sweet and Spicy Sauce, Toasted Sesame Seeds and Green Onion

Stuffed Mushrooms

Fontina and Parmesan Cheese, Garlic and Herbs in a Wine Sauce

Fried Zucchini

Lightly Breaded and Topped with Parmesan Cheese. Served with Ranch Dressing

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Crispy Leaves Tossed with Bacon and Maple-Butter Glaze

Beet and Avocado Salad

Glazed Beets, Quinoa, Avocado, Fresh Orange, Arugula and Honey-Yogurt Sauce

Cheeseburger Spring Rolls

Ground Certified Angus Beef®, Lots of Melted Cheese and Grilled Onions Rolled in a Crispy Wrapper

Crispy Crab Bites

Bite-Sized Little Crab Cakes Served with Mustard Sauce

Crispy Fried Cheese

Mozzarella and Fontina Cheeses with Marinara Sauce

Crab Wontons

Classic “Crab Rangoon” with Crab, Cream Cheese, and Green Onion Fried Crisp and Served with Sweet Chili Sauce

Appetizers

Roadside Sliders

Bite-Sized Burgers on Mini-Buns Served with Grilled Onions, Pickles and Ketchup

Chicken Pot Stickers

Asian Dumplings Pan-Fried in the Classic Tradition. Served with Our Soy-Ginger Sesame Sauce

Tex Mex Eggrolls

Spicy Chicken, Corn, Black Beans, Peppers, Onions and Melted Cheese. Served with Avocado Cream and Salsa

Quesadilla

Grilled Flour Tortilla Filled with Melted Cheese, Green Onions and Chiles. Garnished with Guacamole, Salsa and Sour Cream

Thai Chili Shrimp

Crispy Shrimp Tossed with Spicy Garlic Aioli

Avocado Eggrolls

Avocado, Sun-Dried Tomato, Red Onion and Cilantro Fried in a Crisp Wrapper. Served with a Tamarind-Cashew Dipping Sauce

Fried Macaroni and Cheese

Crispy Crumb Coated Macaroni and Cheese Balls. Served over a Creamy Marinara Sauce

Warm Crab Dip

A Delicious Blend of Crab, Artichokes and Creamy Cheese Served Warm with Fresh Baked Crostini

Fried Calamari

Fried Light and Crisp. Served with Garlic Dip and Cocktail Sauce

Eggroll Sampler

A Variety of All of Our Rolls with Avocado, Tex Mex, Cheeseburger Spring Rolls and Chicken Taquitos

Spicy Tuna

Ahi Tuna on Crispy Sushi Rice with Ginger and Green Onion

Ahi Poke Nachos

Crispy Wontons Covered with Hawaiian Style Ahi Tuna Poke, Avocado, Green Onion, Chiles, Sesame Seeds and Sriracha Aioli

Ahi Tuna & Shrimp Ceviche

Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna and Shrimp Tossed with Green Onion, Cilantro and Lime Juice. Served on Avocado with Crispy Corn Tortillas

Hot Spinach and Cheese Dip

Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Shallots, Garlic and a Mixture of Cheeses Served Bubbly Hot with Tortilla Chips and Salsa. Enough for Two

Buffalo Blasts®

Chicken, Cheese and Our Spicy Buffalo Sauce all Stuffed in a Spiced Wrapper and Fried until Crisp. Served with Celery Sticks and Blue Cheese Dressing

Thai Lettuce Wraps with Chicken

Create Your Own Thai Lettuce Rolls! Satay Chicken Strips, Carrots, Bean Sprouts, Coconut Curry Noodles and Lettuce Leaves with Three Delicious Spicy Thai

Small Thai Lettuce Wraps with Chicken

A Smaller Version of Our Create Your Own Thai Lettuce Rolls! Satay Chicken Strips, Carrots, Bean Sprouts, Coconut Curry Noodles and Lettuce Leaves with Three

Thai Lettuce Wraps with Avocado

Create Your Own Thai Lettuce Rolls! Grilled Avocado, Carrots, Bean Sprouts, Coconut Curry Noodles and Lettuce Leaves with Three Delicious Spicy Thai Sauces –

Small Thai Lettuce Wraps with Avocado

A Smaller Version of our Create Your Own Thai Lettuce Rolls !Grilled Avocado, Carrots, Bean Sprouts, Coconut Curry Noodles and Lettuce Leaves with Three

Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes

Topped with Sour Cream, Salsa, Cilantro, Avocado and Salsa Verde

Pretzel Bites With Cheddar Cheese Fondue

Baked Soft and Warm with Cheddar Cheese Sauce and Whole Grain Mustard

Factory Nachos

Crisp Tortilla Chips Covered with Melted Cheeses, Guacamole, Red Chile Sauce, Sour Cream, Jalapeños, Green Onions and Salsa

Buffalo Wings

Fried Wings Covered in Hot Sauce and Served with Blue Cheese Dressing and Celery Sticks

Buffalo Chicken Strips

Fried Chicken Strips Covered in Hot Sauce and Served with Blue Cheese Dressing and Celery Sticks

Soup of the Day

Your Choice of: Mexican Chicken and Tortilla (Served Daily), Cream of Chicken with Artichoke Hearts and Mushrooms (Served Daily EXCEPT Friday) or Clam Chowder

Glamburgers

Old Fashioned Burger

Charbroiled on a Toasted Brioche Bun Topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles and Mayonnaise

Double Smash Cheeseburger

Double Patties, Double Cheese, Grilled Onions and Special Sauce on a Toasted Brioche Roll. Served with French Fries or Green Salad

Bistro Burger

Topped with Bacon, Caramelized Onion, Arugula, Housemade Steak Sauce and Garlic Aioli on a Toasted Roll

Classic Burger

A Chop House Hamburger. Topped with a Slice of Grilled Onion, Lettuce and Tomato

French Dip Cheeseburger

Charbroiled Cheeseburger Served on a Toasted Brioche Roll with Grilled Onions, Sriracha Mayo and Au Jus for Dipping

Smokehouse B.B.Q. Burger

Smoked Bacon and Melted Cheddar with Crispy Onion Strings, B.B.Q. Ranch Sauce and Lettuce

Americana Cheeseburger

Topped with American and Cheddar Cheese, Crunchy Potato Crisps, Lettuce, Tomato, Grilled Onions, Pickles and Secret Sauce

Macaroni and Cheese Burger

Charbroiled and Topped with Our Creamy Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls and Cheddar Cheese Sauce. Topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles and Onion

Bacon-Bacon Cheeseburger

Charbroiled and Covered with Melted Cheddar and American Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Thick-Cut Slow Roasted Smoked Bacon, Secret Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato and Onion

Factory Turkey Burger

Combined with Fresh Mushrooms, Garlic and Spices. Charbroiled with Fontina Cheese, Avocado, Tomato, Arugula and Marinated Onion. Served on our "Brown Bread"

Veggie Burger

Our Housemade Veggie “Burger” with Brown Rice, Farro, Mushrooms, Black Beans, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles and Cheese. Served with Our Special

Sandwiches

Renee’s Fresh Turkey Sandwich

One-Half of a Fresh Turkey Sandwich, a Cup of Our Soup and a Small Green Salad

Renee’s Chicken-Almond Salad Sandwich

One-Half of a Chicken-Almond Salad Sandwich, a Cup of Our Soup and a Small Green Salad

Chicken Shawarma

Pita Bread Filled with Grilled Chicken, Tomato, Housemade Pickles, Onion, Garlic and Cilantro

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Housemade with Roasted Almonds, Lettuce, Tomato and Mayonnaise. Served on Grilled Brioche Bread

Cuban Sandwich

Slow Roasted Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese, Pickles, Mustard and Mayonnaise on a Grilled and Pressed Roll

The Club

Freshly Roasted Turkey Breast, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Mayonnaise on White Toast

Grilled Chicken and Avocado Club

Grilled Chicken Breast with Avocado, Bacon, Tomato, Melted Swiss and Herb Mayonnaise

Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Crispy Chicken Breast Covered with Melted Cheese and Your Choice of Spicy Buffalo Sauce or Chipotle Mayo. Served on a Brioche Bun

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Tender Chicken Lightly Coated in Parmesan Breadcrumbs, Tomato Sauce and Melted Cheese on a Freshly Grilled French Roll

Salads

Tossed Green Salad

Mixed Greens, Assorted Vegetables, Tomato and Croutons with Your Choice of Dressing

Little Gem Lettuce Salad

Roasted Apples, Blue Cheese, Candied Pecans and Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad

The Almost Traditional Recipe with Croutons, Parmesan Cheese and Our Special Caesar Dressing

Factory Chopped Salad

A Delicious Blend of Julienne Romaine, Chicken Breast, Tomato, Avocado, Corn, Bacon, Blue Cheese and Apple with Our Vinaigrette

Fried Chicken Club Salad

Crispy Fried Chicken, Mixed Greens, Bacon, Blue Cheese, Tomato, Cucumber and Onion with Our Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette

Cobb Salad

Crisp Lettuce, Grilled Asparagus, Avocado, Roasted Beets, Green Beans and Tomato, Cucumber, Carrot, White Beans, Quinoa, Farro, Almonds and Toasted Pepitas

Chinese Chicken Salad

Chicken Breast, Rice Noodles, Lettuce, Green Onions, Almonds, Crisp Wontons, Bean Sprouts, Orange and Sesame Seeds. Tossed in Our Special Chinese Plum Dressing

Thai Chicken Salad

Satay Chicken Strips, Lettuce, Carrots, Rice Noodles, Cucumbers, Bean Sprouts, Cilantro, Peanuts and Sesame Seeds Tossed with Thai Vinaigrette

Sheila's Chicken and Avocado Salad

Chicken Breast, Fresh Avocado, Mixed Greens, Crisp Tortilla Strips, Carrots, Cilantro and Cashews Tossed in a Citrus-Honey-Peanut Vinaigrette

Barbeque Ranch Chicken Salad

Avocado, Tomato, Grilled Corn, Black Beans, Cucumber and Romaine All Tossed with Our Barbeque Ranch Dressing. Topped with Lots of Crispy Fried Onion Strings

Santa Fe Salad

Marinated Chicken, Fresh Corn, Black Beans, Cheese, Tortilla Strips, Tomato and Romaine with a Spicy Peanut-Cilantro Vinaigrette

Cobb Salad

Chicken Breast, Avocado, Blue Cheese, Bacon, Tomato, Egg and Mixed Greens Tossed in Our Vinaigrette

Seared Tuna Tataki Salad

Sushi Grade Ahi Seared Rare, Avocado, Tomato, Sesame, Soy and Cilantro with Mixed Greens Tossed in Shallot Vinaigrette

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is happy hour at The Cheesecake Factory?

Happy hour at The Cheesecake Factory is Mon-Fri 4 PM-6 PM.

What food does The Cheesecake Factory serve?

The Cheesecake Factory publishes New Menu Bites, New Menu Bowls, Small Plates Snacks, Appetizers, Flatbread Pizzas, Glamburgers, Sandwiches, Salads, 96 dishes.

Where is The Cheesecake Factory located?

The Cheesecake Factory is located at 130 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243.

Is The Cheesecake Factory good for groups?

The Cheesecake Factory is an american restaurant in Sarasota. For large groups, we recommend calling ahead at (941) 256-3760 to check availability during happy hour.

What type of restaurant is The Cheesecake Factory?

The Cheesecake Factory is an american restaurant located in Sarasota, FL. They offer happy hour specials Mon-Fri.