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.
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Italian
Featured picksRed-sauce classics to white-tablecloth Italian on the mainland-and St. Armands.
Caragiulo's Italian American
ItalianRingling Boulevard institution for Italian-American comfort food
1833 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota FL
D'Corato Ristorante
ItalianUpscale Northern Italian downtown, known for handmade pastas
322 S Washington Blvd, Sarasota FL
Venezia Italian Restaurant
ItalianSt. Armands Circle staple of Venetian-style dining
373 St Armands Cir, Sarasota FL
Mexican
Featured picksFrom street-style taquerias to sit-down Mexican kitchens across the city.
El Melvin Cocina Mexicana
MexicanDowntown Main Street Mexican with a strong margarita list
1355 Main St, Sarasota FL
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill
MexicanFamily-run Mexican spot south of the bridge near Stickney Point
1894 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota FL
Bombon Mexican Restaurant
MexicanNorth Trail Mexican kitchen with a bar and weekend energy
1118 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota FL
Seafood
Featured picksFresh-off-the-boat fish houses, market counters and oyster bars.
Owen's Fish Camp
SeafoodBurns Court seafood camp: shrimp & grits, Low Country boil and a lively patio
516 Burns Ct, Sarasota FL
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.
SeafoodDowntown market-cafe plating whatever came in fresh that day
1435 Main St, Sarasota FL
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
SeafoodSouth Trail landmark: market counter up front, seafood house in back
4144 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota FL
Steakhouse
Featured picksPrime cuts, wine lists and clubby rooms, from downtown to Fruitville Road.
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
SteakhouseDowntown prime steakhouse with a classic bar scene
35 S Lemon Ave, Sarasota FL
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
SteakhouseSiesta Drive prime steakhouse with a lengthy wine list
2001 Siesta Dr, Sarasota FL 34239
Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse
SteakhouseRodizio-style grilled meats carved tableside at a Fruitville Road churrascaria
5911 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL 34232
Sushi & Japanese
Featured picksSushi bars and Japanese kitchens, downtown-and beyond.
Utamaro Sushi Bar
Sushi & JapaneseMain Street sushi favorite with a strong local following
1900 Main St #107, Sarasota FL
Drunken Poet Cafe
Sushi & JapaneseDowntown Thai bistro with a full sushi bar, tucked into a Main Street storefront
1572 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi
Sushi & JapaneseDowntown sushi, sashimi and hibachi plates off the courtyard on Central Avenue
100 Central Ave, Sarasota FL
Pizza
Featured picksNeapolitan pies, Jersey slices-and wood-fired crusts.
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
PizzaWood-fired Neapolitan pies, among the best-rated in the region
27 Fletcher Ave, Sarasota FL
IL Panificicio Pizzeria Downtown
PizzaMain Street pizzeria with Naples-style pies-and Italian plates
1703 Main St, Sarasota FL
Bravo Pizza & Eatery
PizzaCasual Main Street pizzeria with pizzas, wings-and salads
1995 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236
American
Featured picksComfort food, burgers-and regionally loved classics.
Yoder's Restaurant
AmericanAmish-style comfort food famous for its baked pies
3434 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota FL
Libby's American Restaurant
AmericanSouthside Village brasserie-style American cooking
1917 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota FL
Cask & Ale
AmericanCraft beer bar-and-restaurant on Main Street,with an ever-changing tap list
1548 Main St, Sarasota FL
Asian
Featured picksNoodle houses, Thai kitchens-and pan-Asian restaurants.
Pho 101 Noodle House
AsianSouth Trail favorite for pho-and-banh mi
6125 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota FL
Drunken Poet Cafe
AsianDowntown Thai bistro with a full sushi bar, tucked into a Main Street storefront
1572 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236
Tropical Thai Restaurant
AsianMain Street Thai kitchen known for curries, stir-fries-and a relaxed downtown room
1535 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236
Breakfast & Brunch
Featured picksMorning plates, pastries-and patio coffee downtown-and off Fruitville.
The Breakfast House
Breakfast & BrunchFruitville Road breakfast favorite with generous portions
1817 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL
C'est La Vie
Breakfast & BrunchMain Street French-style pastries, breakfast-and dinner
1553 Main St, Sarasota FL
First Watch Downtown
Breakfast & BrunchReliable daytime cafe for breakfast, brunch-and lunch
1395 Main St, Sarasota FL
Waterfront
Featured picksTables over the water with bay views, from glowing marinas to dock-side tiki decks.
Marina Jack
WaterfrontDockside dining room and lounges over Sarasota Bay at the marina
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota FL
O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
WaterfrontBayfront tiki deck over Sarasota Bay with live music nightly
5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota FL
Pop's Sunset Grill
Waterfront NokomisOld-Florida waterfront dining with boat access
112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis FL 34275
Tiki & Island Bars
Featured picksChickee-hut bars, waterfront tiki decks-and island drinks.
O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
Tiki & Island BarsWaterfront tiki bar with live music nightly over Sarasota Bay
5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota FL
Sniki Tiki at Captain Curt's
Tiki & Island BarsTropical outdoor tiki bar on Stickney Point with daily music-and midweek karaoke
1204 Old Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota FL
Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
Tiki & Island BarsAward-winning BBQ served under a traditional chickee hut with live bands
19 East Rd, Sarasota FL
Fine Dining
Featured picksSpecial-occasion tables, from historic Spanish dining to Peruvian tasting plates.
The Columbia Restaurant
Fine DiningHistoric Spanish dining landmark, a Florida family tradition since 1905
411 St Armands Cir, Sarasota FL
Selva Grill
Fine DiningContemporary Peruvian: ceviches, tapas-and whole fried snapper
1345 Main St, Sarasota FL
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
Fine DiningDowntown prime steak destination with a deep wine list
35 S Lemon Ave, Sarasota FL
Date Night
Featured picksDowntown lights, sushi bars-and candlelit corners for a night out.
Selva Grill
Date NightPeruvian plates-and a lively downtown room
1345 Main St, Sarasota FL
Utamaro Sushi Bar
Date NightMain Street sushi bar with a strong local following
1900 Main St #107, Sarasota FL
Owen's Fish Camp
Date NightTin-roof Burns Court cottage with a fire-lit patio
516 Burns Ct, Sarasota FL
Pet Friendly
Featured picksPatios with water bowls-and dog-welcoming staff, so the whole pack eats out together.
Owen's Fish Camp
Pet FriendlyBurns Court seafood camp with dog bowls provided on the covered patio
516 Burns Ct, Sarasota FL
Arts & Eats Cafe
Pet FriendlyDog-friendly front porch seating,with treats available
Sarasota FL
Pop's Sunset Grill
Pet Friendly NokomisDogs welcome on the waterfront deck,overlooking the Intracoastal
112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis FL 34275
Live Music
Featured picksRestaurants-and bars where bands-and musicians are part of the evening.
O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
Live MusicWaterfront tiki bar with live bands nightly over Sarasota Bay
5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota FL
Sniki Tiki at Captain Curt's
Live MusicTropical outdoor tiki bar with bands seven days a week, no cover
1204 Old Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota FL
Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
Live MusicPecan-smoked BBQ under a chickee hut with live bands most weekends
19 East Rd, Sarasota FL
Dock Access
Featured picksArrive by boat for waterfront seats; dock, tie up-and eat.
Marina Jack
Dock AccessFull-service marina dockside dining room and lounges
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota FL
O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
Dock AccessBayfront tiki bar with dock access near Island Park
5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota FL
Pop's Sunset Grill
Dock Access NokomisOld-Florida waterfront grill-with boat access
112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis FL 34275
Outdoor Dining
Featured picksPatios, parkside tables-and open-air decks for Gulf Coast weather.
Owen's Fish Camp
Outdoor DiningCovered Burns Court patio, dog bowls provided
516 Burns Ct, Sarasota FL
Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
Outdoor DiningOpen-air chickee-hut dining with live bands
19 East Rd, Sarasota FL
O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
Outdoor DiningSunset deck seating over Sarasota Bay
5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota FL
Family Friendly
Featured picksEasy, casual tables where kids are welcome-and portions are generous.
Yoder's Restaurant
Family FriendlyAmish-style comfort food-and a case full of pies
3434 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota FL
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Family FriendlyFamily-friendly Neapolitan pizzeria off Fruitville
27 Fletcher Ave, Sarasota FL
Der Dutchman
Family FriendlyAmish-style family dining room-with a bakery counter
3713 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota FL 34232
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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