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Sarasota Restaurants & Bars

Sarasota Dining Guide

The full Sarasota restaurant reference, organized across the 18 cuisine and experience categories we follow. Each category below shows a few featured picks: tap "See All" on any category to open its complete, verified list with every restaurant's address, phone and website status. An honest "Website not confirmed" stands in where we could not verify one. Use the chips below to jump to a category, or scroll straight through.

Italian

Featured picks

Red-sauce classics to white-tablecloth Italian on the mainland-and St. Armands.

Caragiulo's Italian American

Italian

Ringling Boulevard institution for Italian-American comfort food

1833 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota FL

D'Corato Ristorante

Italian

Upscale Northern Italian downtown, known for handmade pastas

322 S Washington Blvd, Sarasota FL

Venezia Italian Restaurant

Italian

St. Armands Circle staple of Venetian-style dining

373 St Armands Cir, Sarasota FL

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Mexican

Featured picks

From street-style taquerias to sit-down Mexican kitchens across the city.

El Melvin Cocina Mexicana

Mexican

Downtown Main Street Mexican with a strong margarita list

1355 Main St, Sarasota FL

Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill

Mexican

Family-run Mexican spot south of the bridge near Stickney Point

1894 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota FL

Bombon Mexican Restaurant

Mexican

North Trail Mexican kitchen with a bar and weekend energy

1118 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota FL

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Seafood

Featured picks

Fresh-off-the-boat fish houses, market counters and oyster bars.

Owen's Fish Camp

Seafood

Burns Court seafood camp: shrimp & grits, Low Country boil and a lively patio

516 Burns Ct, Sarasota FL

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

Seafood

Downtown market-cafe plating whatever came in fresh that day

1435 Main St, Sarasota FL

Walt's Fish Market Restaurant

Seafood

South Trail landmark: market counter up front, seafood house in back

4144 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota FL

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Steakhouse

Featured picks

Prime cuts, wine lists and clubby rooms, from downtown to Fruitville Road.

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

Steakhouse

Downtown prime steakhouse with a classic bar scene

35 S Lemon Ave, Sarasota FL

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Steakhouse

Siesta Drive prime steakhouse with a lengthy wine list

2001 Siesta Dr, Sarasota FL 34239

Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse

Steakhouse

Rodizio-style grilled meats carved tableside at a Fruitville Road churrascaria

5911 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL 34232

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Sushi & Japanese

Featured picks

Sushi bars and Japanese kitchens, downtown-and beyond.

Utamaro Sushi Bar

Sushi & Japanese

Main Street sushi favorite with a strong local following

1900 Main St #107, Sarasota FL

Drunken Poet Cafe

Sushi & Japanese

Downtown Thai bistro with a full sushi bar, tucked into a Main Street storefront

1572 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi

Sushi & Japanese

Downtown sushi, sashimi and hibachi plates off the courtyard on Central Avenue

100 Central Ave, Sarasota FL

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Pizza

Featured picks

Neapolitan pies, Jersey slices-and wood-fired crusts.

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria

Pizza

Wood-fired Neapolitan pies, among the best-rated in the region

27 Fletcher Ave, Sarasota FL

IL Panificicio Pizzeria Downtown

Pizza

Main Street pizzeria with Naples-style pies-and Italian plates

1703 Main St, Sarasota FL

Bravo Pizza & Eatery

Pizza

Casual Main Street pizzeria with pizzas, wings-and salads

1995 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

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American

Featured picks

Comfort food, burgers-and regionally loved classics.

Yoder's Restaurant

American

Amish-style comfort food famous for its baked pies

3434 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota FL

Libby's American Restaurant

American

Southside Village brasserie-style American cooking

1917 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota FL

Cask & Ale

American

Craft beer bar-and-restaurant on Main Street,with an ever-changing tap list

1548 Main St, Sarasota FL

(941) 702-8740 Directions Website not confirmed
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Asian

Featured picks

Noodle houses, Thai kitchens-and pan-Asian restaurants.

Pho 101 Noodle House

Asian

South Trail favorite for pho-and-banh mi

6125 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota FL

Drunken Poet Cafe

Asian

Downtown Thai bistro with a full sushi bar, tucked into a Main Street storefront

1572 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Tropical Thai Restaurant

Asian

Main Street Thai kitchen known for curries, stir-fries-and a relaxed downtown room

1535 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

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Breakfast & Brunch

Featured picks

Morning plates, pastries-and patio coffee downtown-and off Fruitville.

The Breakfast House

Breakfast & Brunch

Fruitville Road breakfast favorite with generous portions

1817 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL

C'est La Vie

Breakfast & Brunch

Main Street French-style pastries, breakfast-and dinner

1553 Main St, Sarasota FL

First Watch Downtown

Breakfast & Brunch

Reliable daytime cafe for breakfast, brunch-and lunch

1395 Main St, Sarasota FL

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Waterfront

Featured picks

Tables over the water with bay views, from glowing marinas to dock-side tiki decks.

Marina Jack

Waterfront

Dockside dining room and lounges over Sarasota Bay at the marina

2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota FL

O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill

Waterfront

Bayfront tiki deck over Sarasota Bay with live music nightly

5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota FL

Pop's Sunset Grill

Waterfront Nokomis

Old-Florida waterfront dining with boat access

112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis FL 34275

Full guide for all communities See All Waterfront Restaurants

Tiki & Island Bars

Featured picks

Chickee-hut bars, waterfront tiki decks-and island drinks.

O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill

Tiki & Island Bars

Waterfront tiki bar with live music nightly over Sarasota Bay

5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota FL

Sniki Tiki at Captain Curt's

Tiki & Island Bars

Tropical outdoor tiki bar on Stickney Point with daily music-and midweek karaoke

1204 Old Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota FL

Stottlemyer's Smokehouse

Tiki & Island Bars

Award-winning BBQ served under a traditional chickee hut with live bands

19 East Rd, Sarasota FL

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Fine Dining

Featured picks

Special-occasion tables, from historic Spanish dining to Peruvian tasting plates.

The Columbia Restaurant

Fine Dining

Historic Spanish dining landmark, a Florida family tradition since 1905

411 St Armands Cir, Sarasota FL

Selva Grill

Fine Dining

Contemporary Peruvian: ceviches, tapas-and whole fried snapper

1345 Main St, Sarasota FL

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

Fine Dining

Downtown prime steak destination with a deep wine list

35 S Lemon Ave, Sarasota FL

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Date Night

Featured picks

Downtown lights, sushi bars-and candlelit corners for a night out.

Selva Grill

Date Night

Peruvian plates-and a lively downtown room

1345 Main St, Sarasota FL

Utamaro Sushi Bar

Date Night

Main Street sushi bar with a strong local following

1900 Main St #107, Sarasota FL

Owen's Fish Camp

Date Night

Tin-roof Burns Court cottage with a fire-lit patio

516 Burns Ct, Sarasota FL

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Pet Friendly

Featured picks

Patios with water bowls-and dog-welcoming staff, so the whole pack eats out together.

Owen's Fish Camp

Pet Friendly

Burns Court seafood camp with dog bowls provided on the covered patio

516 Burns Ct, Sarasota FL

Arts & Eats Cafe

Pet Friendly

Dog-friendly front porch seating,with treats available

Sarasota FL

Directions Website not confirmed

Pop's Sunset Grill

Pet Friendly Nokomis

Dogs welcome on the waterfront deck,overlooking the Intracoastal

112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis FL 34275

Full guide for all communities See All Pet Friendly Restaurants

Live Music

Featured picks

Restaurants-and bars where bands-and musicians are part of the evening.

O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill

Live Music

Waterfront tiki bar with live bands nightly over Sarasota Bay

5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota FL

Sniki Tiki at Captain Curt's

Live Music

Tropical outdoor tiki bar with bands seven days a week, no cover

1204 Old Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota FL

Stottlemyer's Smokehouse

Live Music

Pecan-smoked BBQ under a chickee hut with live bands most weekends

19 East Rd, Sarasota FL

Full guide for all communities See All Live Music Restaurants

Dock Access

Featured picks

Arrive by boat for waterfront seats; dock, tie up-and eat.

Marina Jack

Dock Access

Full-service marina dockside dining room and lounges

2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota FL

O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill

Dock Access

Bayfront tiki bar with dock access near Island Park

5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota FL

Pop's Sunset Grill

Dock Access Nokomis

Old-Florida waterfront grill-with boat access

112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis FL 34275

Full guide for all communities See All Dock Access Restaurants

Outdoor Dining

Featured picks

Patios, parkside tables-and open-air decks for Gulf Coast weather.

Owen's Fish Camp

Outdoor Dining

Covered Burns Court patio, dog bowls provided

516 Burns Ct, Sarasota FL

Stottlemyer's Smokehouse

Outdoor Dining

Open-air chickee-hut dining with live bands

19 East Rd, Sarasota FL

O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill

Outdoor Dining

Sunset deck seating over Sarasota Bay

5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota FL

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Family Friendly

Featured picks

Easy, casual tables where kids are welcome-and portions are generous.

Yoder's Restaurant

Family Friendly

Amish-style comfort food-and a case full of pies

3434 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota FL

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria

Family Friendly

Family-friendly Neapolitan pizzeria off Fruitville

27 Fletcher Ave, Sarasota FL

Der Dutchman

Family Friendly

Amish-style family dining room-with a bakery counter

3713 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota FL 34232

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Restaurants outside Sarasota proper, such as those in Nokomis-and Osprey, are listed under their correct community above. Venues marked "Website not confirmed" appear exactly because we only publish websites we have verified firsthand. Selections change with the seasons; always confirm hours-and availability with the restaurant before visiting.

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