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Sarasota Dining Guide

The full Sarasota restaurant reference, organized across the 19 cuisine and experience categories we follow. Every category below carries its complete verified list, with each 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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Each chip is its own complete list below, not a filter: tap one and it takes you straight to that list. Waterfront & Dine by Boat and Live Music & Dining are part of this same system: they are the Waterfront and Live Music categories.

Italian Restaurants

Complete list

Red-sauce classics, white-tablecloth Northern Italian and St. Armands favorites.

Caragiulo's Italian American

Italian Restaurants

Ringling Boulevard institution for Italian-American comfort food

1833 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota FL 34236

D'Corato Ristorante

Italian Restaurants

Upscale Northern Italian downtown, known for handmade pastas

322 S Washington Blvd, Sarasota FL 34236

Trattoria Bella Napoli

Italian Restaurants

Main Street Italian trattoria with a loyal following

1551 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Venezia Italian Restaurant

Italian Restaurants

St. Armands Circle staple of Venetian-style dining

373 St Armands Cir, Sarasota FL 34236

Bella Vita Italian Kitchen

Italian Restaurants

Neighborhood Italian kitchen off Beneva Road

501 N Beneva Rd #250, Sarasota FL 34232

Clasico Italian Chophouse

Italian Restaurants

Italian chophouse downtown with a lively bar

1341 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Amore Restaurant

Italian Restaurants

Intimate Italian kitchen on Lime Avenue, downtown

180 N Lime Ave, Sarasota FL 34237

CasAntica Ristorante

Italian Restaurants

Fine Italian restaurant on Palm Avenue

1213 N Palm Ave, Sarasota FL 34236

Pietro's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar

Italian Restaurants

Seasonal south-side favorite

3809 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota FL 34239

Dolce Italia

Italian Restaurants

Authentic Italian restaurant south on the Trail

6551 Gateway Ave, Sarasota FL 34231

CASAMI Italian Bistro

Italian Restaurants

Casual Italian bistro on Palm Avenue

1272 N Palm Ave, Sarasota FL 34236

Mediterraneo

Italian Restaurants

Main Street favorite for Italian-Mediterranean plates

1970 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant

Italian Restaurants

Italian classics east of downtown

4989 Ringwood Meadow, Sarasota FL 34232

Brio Italian Grille

Italian Restaurants

Italian grill at University Town Center

190 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota FL 34243

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Italian Restaurants

Popular Italian-American grill at Stickney Point

1940 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota FL 34231

La Violetta

Italian Restaurants

Authentic Northern Italian with hand-made pasta

4837 Swift Rd, Sarasota FL 34231

Website not confirmed Directions (941) 927-8716

Michael's on East

Italian Restaurants

Sarasota's AAA Four Diamond fine-dining landmark, contemporary American with Italian and Continental roots

1212 S East Ave, Sarasota FL 34239

Cassariano Italian Eatery

Italian Restaurants Lakewood Ranch

Handmade pasta and Neapolitan-style pizza in a warm trattoria setting, in Lakewood Ranch just east of Sarasota

8209 Nature's Way, Lakewood Ranch FL 34202

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Mexican Restaurants

Complete list

Street-style taquerias, cantinas and sit-down Mexican kitchens across the city.

El Melvin Cocina Mexicana

Mexican Restaurants

Downtown Main Street Mexican with a strong margarita list

1355 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Bombon Mexican Restaurant

Mexican Restaurants

North Trail Mexican kitchen with a bar

1118 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota FL 34236

Wicked Cantina

Mexican Restaurants

Cantina on the North Trail with a lively bar scene

1603 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34236

Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Mexican Restaurants

Family-run Mexican dining near University Parkway

8405 Tuttle Ave, Sarasota FL 34243

Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill

Mexican Restaurants

Family-run Mexican spot near Stickney Point

1894 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota FL 34231

Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar

Mexican Restaurants

Tacos and tequila near University Town Center

243 N Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota FL 34243

Guerrero's Bakery and Mexican Restaurant

Mexican Restaurants

Bakery and restaurant with classic Mexican plates

3557 Webber St, Sarasota FL 34239

Circo

Mexican Restaurants

Mexican cantina in the Rosemary District

1435 2nd St, Sarasota FL 34236

Mr. Tequila Authentic Mexican Restaurant

Mexican Restaurants

Authentic Mexican dining on Cattlemen Road

3969 Cattlemen Rd #140, Sarasota FL 34233

Mariscos Azteca Mexican Seafood Restaurant

Mexican Restaurants

Mexican seafood house on Tuttle Avenue

1100 N Tuttle Ave #8, Sarasota FL 34237

Mi Tierra Restaurant

Mexican Restaurants

Neighborhood Mexican on the North Trail

1068 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota FL 34236

Website not confirmed Directions (941) 330-0196

Armando's Cocina Mexicana

Mexican Restaurants

Casual Mexican kitchen on 12th Street

2385 12th St, Sarasota FL 34237

El Toro Bravo

Mexican Restaurants

Mexican restaurant on Clark Road

3218 Clark Rd, Sarasota FL 34231

La Brisa Tacos

Mexican Restaurants

Taco spot near the North Trail

1156 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota FL 34236

The Hub Baja Grill

Mexican Restaurants

Baja-style Mexican in Siesta Key Village

5148 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota FL 34242

Latin Quarters Restaurant on Main

Mexican Restaurants

Latin and Mexican plates downtown

1526 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

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Seafood Restaurants

Complete list

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

Owen's Fish Camp

Seafood Restaurants

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

516 Burns Ct, Sarasota FL 34236

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

Seafood Restaurants

Downtown market-cafe plating whatever came in fresh that day

1435 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Walt's Fish Market Restaurant

Seafood Restaurants

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

4144 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231

Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar

Seafood Restaurants

Oysters and seafood on South Tamiami Trail

5353 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231

Siesta Key Oyster Bar

Seafood Restaurants

Siesta Key Village favorite for oysters and frozen drinks

5238 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota FL 34242

Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar

Seafood Restaurants

Crab and oyster bar at Old Stickney Point

1200 Old Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota FL 34242

Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar

Seafood Restaurants

Oyster and seafood bar on Lemon Avenue

428 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota FL 34236

Crab & Fin Restaurant

Seafood Restaurants

Fine seafood on St. Armands Circle

420 St Armands Cir, Sarasota FL 34236

element steak. seafood. pasta.

Seafood Restaurants

Downtown kitchen with a wide seafood and steak menu

1413 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Marina Jack

Seafood Restaurants

Dockside dining over Sarasota Bay at the marina

2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota FL 34236

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

Seafood Restaurants Longboat Key

Waterfront grill on Longboat Key

412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key FL 34228

The Old Salty Dog

Seafood Restaurants

Casual pub fare on City Island with bay views

1601 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota FL 34236

Kacey's Seafood

Seafood Restaurants

Take-out market and seafood kitchen on Fruitville Road

4904 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL 34232

Captain Brian's Seafood Market & Restaurant

Seafood Restaurants

Seafood market-house on North Tamiami Trail

8421 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34243

Brine Seafood & Raw Bar

Seafood Restaurants

Raw bar and seafood plates in Gulf Gate

2250 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota FL 34231

Mariscos Azteca Mexican Seafood Restaurant

Seafood Restaurants

Mexican-style seafood house on Tuttle Avenue

1100 N Tuttle Ave #8, Sarasota FL 34237

Juicy Seafood

Seafood Restaurants

Casual seafood kitchen on the North Trail

560 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota FL 34236

Website not confirmed Directions (941) 552-8973
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Steakhouses

Complete list

Prime cuts, wine lists and clubby rooms, from downtown to University Town Center.

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

Steakhouses

Downtown prime steakhouse with a classic bar scene

35 S Lemon Ave, Sarasota FL 34236

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Steakhouses

Siesta Drive prime steakhouse with a lengthy wine list

2001 Siesta Dr, Sarasota FL 34239

Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse

Steakhouses

Rodizio-style grilled meats carved tableside

5911 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL 34232

Connors Steak & Seafood

Steakhouses

Warm, modern steakhouse inside the Westfield mall

3501 S Tamiami Trail #1165, Sarasota FL 34239

The Capital Grille

Steakhouses

Fine steakhouse at University Town Center

180 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota FL 34243

Siesta Key Summer House Steak & Seafood

Steakhouses Siesta Key

Steak and seafood house in Siesta Key Village

149 Avenida Messina, Siesta Key FL 34242

Alpine Steakhouse and Butcher Shop

Steakhouses

Steak and butcher shop on South Tamiami Trail

4520 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Steakhouses

Classic chain steakhouse on South Tamiami Trail

6700 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231

element steak. seafood. pasta.

Steakhouses

Downtown kitchen with steak and seafood

1413 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Rose & Ivy - Steak, Sushi, Cocktails

Steakhouses

Steak, sushi and cocktails on First Street

1296 1st St, Sarasota FL 34236

Clasico Italian Chophouse

Steakhouses

Italian chophouse with serious steak on the menu

1341 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Daruma North Sarasota - Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

Steakhouses

Teppan-style steakhouse on Fruitville Road

5459 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL 34232

LoneHorn Steakhouse

Steakhouses

Chain steakhouse on Fruitville Road

5440 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL 34232

Samba Brazilian Steakhouse

Steakhouses

Brazilian churrascaria on South Tamiami Trail

6115 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231

Website not confirmed Directions (941) 586-2040
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Sushi & Japanese Restaurants

Complete list

Sushi bars and Japanese kitchens, downtown and beyond.

Utamaro Sushi Bar

Sushi & Japanese Restaurants

Main Street sushi favorite with a strong local following

1900 Main St #107, Sarasota FL 34236

Drunken Poet Cafe

Sushi & Japanese Restaurants

Downtown Thai bistro with a full sushi bar

1572 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Kasa Sushi Japanese Restaurant

Sushi & Japanese Restaurants

North Trail neighborhood sushi spot

4195 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34234

Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi

Sushi & Japanese Restaurants

Downtown sushi, sashimi and hibachi plates

100 Central Ave Unit 1022, Sarasota FL 34236

Samurai Japanese Fusion Sushi & Hibachi

Sushi & Japanese Restaurants

Fusion sushi and hibachi in Southside Village

1936 Hillview St, Sarasota FL 34239

Ichiban Restaurant Sushi Bar

Sushi & Japanese Restaurants

Neighborhood sushi bar at Stickney Point

2724 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota FL 34231

Bushido Sushi

Sushi & Japanese Restaurants

Sushi spot on Webber Street

3688 Webber St, Sarasota FL 34232

Ginza

Sushi & Japanese Restaurants

Sushi and Japanese plates on Fruitville Road

5428 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL 34232

KOJO

Sushi & Japanese Restaurants

Sushi and Japanese kitchen on Palm Avenue

1289 N Palm Ave, Sarasota FL 34236

ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi

Sushi & Japanese Restaurants

Handcrafted sushi on Bay Street

2031 Bay St, Sarasota FL 34237

Hanami Sushi, Cocktails & Lounge

Sushi & Japanese Restaurants

Sushi lounge near downtown

1525 4th St Unit C, Sarasota FL 34236

Jpan Sushi & Grill

Sushi & Japanese Restaurants

Sushi and grill on South Tamiami Trail

3800 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34239

Sushi Ramen Late Night

Sushi & Japanese Restaurants

Late-night sushi and ramen on Beneva Road

935 N Beneva Rd Ste 401, Sarasota FL 34232

Hideko 2 Sushi-Thai Restaurant

Sushi & Japanese Restaurants

Sushi and Thai in the Lockwood Ridge area

7646 Lockwood Ridge Rd #4962, Sarasota FL 34243

Daruma North Sarasota - Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

Sushi & Japanese Restaurants

Teppan and sushi on Fruitville Road

5459 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL 34232

Rose & Ivy - Steak, Sushi, Cocktails

Sushi & Japanese Restaurants

Sushi, steak and cocktails on First Street

1296 1st St, Sarasota FL 34236

Kam's Bubble Tea & Sushi

Sushi & Japanese Restaurants

Bubble tea and sushi near Fruitville Road

1813 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL 34236

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Pizza Places

Complete list

Neapolitan pies, Jersey slices and wood-fired crusts.

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria

Pizza Places

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

27 Fletcher Ave, Sarasota FL 34237

IL Panificio Pizzeria Downtown

Pizza Places

Main Street pizzeria with Naples-style pies

1703 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Bravo Pizza & Eatery

Pizza Places

Casual Main Street pizzeria with pizzas and salads

1995 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Lucile Pizza & Wine Bar

Pizza Places

Pizza and wine bar on Main Street

1660 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Demetrio's Restaurant & Pizza

Pizza Places

Long-running south Sarasota pizzeria-and-Italian kitchen

4410 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231

Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria

Pizza Places

Casual pizzeria on Ringling Boulevard

2289 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota FL 34237

Patellini's Pizza

Pizza Places

Downtown pizzeria on Main Street

1429 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Cafe

Pizza Places

Craft beer and pizza in Southside Village

1837 Hillview St, Sarasota FL 34239

Solorzano's Pizza

Pizza Places

Neighborhood pizzeria on Webber Street

3604 Webber St, Sarasota FL 34232

Francesco's NY Pizzeria & Ristorante

Pizza Places

New York-style slices on Webber Street

3662 Webber St, Sarasota FL 34232

Rico's Pizzeria

Pizza Places

Pizza shop on Bay Road

1902 Bay Rd, Sarasota FL 34239

Demetrios Pizza & Grill

Pizza Places

Pizza and grill near University Parkway

3180 University Pkwy, Sarasota FL 34243

Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery & Pizzeria

Pizza Places

Chicago-style pizza on Kenny Drive

3811 Kenny Dr, Sarasota FL 34232

Costello's Neighborhood Pizza Gulf Gate

Pizza Places

Neighborhood pizza in Gulf Gate

6574 Superior Ave, Sarasota FL 34231

Flavio's Brick Oven Pizza & Bar

Pizza Places

Brick oven pizza in Siesta Key Village

5239 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota FL 34242

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American Restaurants

Complete list

Comfort food, burgers and regionally loved classics.

Libby's American Restaurant

American Restaurants

Southside Village brasserie-style American cooking

1917 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota FL 34239

Yoder's Restaurant

American Restaurants

Amish-style comfort food famous for its baked pies

3434 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota FL 34239

Michael's on East

American Restaurants

Upscale American dining in south Sarasota

1212 S East Ave, Sarasota FL 34239

The Original Hob Nob Drive-In

American Restaurants

Old-school drive-in on the North Trail

1701 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota FL 34234

Bob's Train

American Restaurants

Diner-style American classics in a railcar

2211 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL 34237

Patrick's 1481

American Restaurants

Downtown restaurant and bar on Main Street

1481 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Brick's Smoked Meats

American Restaurants

Smokehouse and butcher counter downtown

1528 State St, Sarasota FL 34236

Duffy's Sports Grill

American Restaurants

Sports grill near University Parkway

3005 University Pkwy, Sarasota FL 34243

The Burger Den

American Restaurants

Late-night burger kitchen on Bee Ridge Road

3701 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL 34233

Cask & Ale

American Restaurants

Craft beer bar and restaurant on Main Street

1548 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Mattison's City Grille

American Restaurants

Downtown staple with a diverse menu and craft cocktails

1 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota FL 34236

Shake Shack UTC

American Restaurants

Modern burger stand at University Town Center

190 N Cattlemen Rd Unit 1, Sarasota FL 34243

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Asian Restaurants

Complete list

Noodle houses, Thai kitchens and pan-Asian restaurants.

Pho 101 Noodle House

Asian Restaurants

South Trail favorite for pho and banh mi

6125 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231

Drunken Poet Cafe

Asian Restaurants

Downtown Thai bistro with a full sushi bar

1572 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Tropical Thai Restaurant

Asian Restaurants

Main Street Thai kitchen known for curries

1535 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Isan Thai Restaurant

Asian Restaurants

Highly rated Thai dining on South Tamiami Trail

5758 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231

Mia's Vietnamese Cuisine

Asian Restaurants

Vietnamese kitchen at Stickney Point

2720 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota FL 34231

Phở Cali

Asian Restaurants

Pho restaurant on Main Street

1578 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Bangkok Restaurant

Asian Restaurants

Long-running Thai restaurant on Swift Road

4791 Swift Rd, Sarasota FL 34231

Thailand Restaurant Gulf Gate

Asian Restaurants

Thai dining in Gulf Gate

2238 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota FL 34231

Little Saigon Bistro

Asian Restaurants

Vietnamese bistro on Beneva Road

2725 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota FL 34232

Phở 99

Asian Restaurants

Pho house on Clark Road

5191 Clark Rd, Sarasota FL 34233

Thai-Licious

Asian Restaurants

Thai kitchen on Beneva Road

5755 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota FL 34233

Star Thai & Sushi Siesta Key

Asian Restaurants Siesta Key

Thai and sushi in Siesta Key Village

230 Avenida Madera, Siesta Key FL 34242

NORI Sushi & Thai

Asian Restaurants

Sushi and Thai on Clark Road

4003 Clark Rd, Sarasota FL 34233

Thai Teak Bistro

Asian Restaurants

Thai bistro in the Lockwood Ridge area

7646 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL 34243

P.F. Chang's

Asian Restaurants

Chain pan-Asian kitchen on Osprey Avenue

766 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota FL 34236

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Breakfast & Brunch

Complete list

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 34236

C'est La Vie

Breakfast & Brunch

Main Street French-style pastries, breakfast and dinner

1553 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

First Watch Downtown

Breakfast & Brunch

Reliable daytime cafe for breakfast, brunch and lunch

1395 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

The Toasted Yolk Cafe

Breakfast & Brunch

Breakfast and lunch cafe on South Tamiami Trail

3750 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34239

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Breakfast & Brunch

Breakfast favorites on Clark Road

3456 Clark Rd, Sarasota FL 34231

Pastry Art Espresso Cafe & Dessert

Breakfast & Brunch

Espresso bar and bakery on Main Street

1512 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Green Zebra Cafe

Breakfast & Brunch

All-day cafe on Main Street

1377 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Maximillian's Cafe

Breakfast & Brunch

Neighborhood cafe on 10th Street

1695 10th St, Sarasota FL 34236

Bijou Garden Cafe

Breakfast & Brunch

Garden cafe downtown for brunch and lunch

1287 1st St, Sarasota FL 34236

Sunnyside Cafe

Breakfast & Brunch

Neighborhood breakfast spot on North Tamiami Trail

4900 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34234

Madison Avenue Cafe and Deli

Breakfast & Brunch

St. Armands cafe with breakfast and deli classics

28 N Boulevard of the Presidents, Sarasota FL 34236

ofKors Bakery

Breakfast & Brunch

Bakery and brunch spot on Main Street

1359 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Cedar Fox Coffee

Breakfast & Brunch

Specialty coffee on Main Street

1952 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Project Coffee

Breakfast & Brunch

Coffee and light bites on Pineapple Avenue

538 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota FL 34236

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Waterfront Restaurants

Complete list

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

Marina Jack

Waterfront Restaurants

Dockside dining room and lounges over Sarasota Bay at the marina

2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota FL 34236

O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill

Waterfront Restaurants

Bayfront tiki deck over Sarasota Bay with live music

5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota FL 34236

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

Waterfront Restaurants Longboat Key

Waterfront grill on the Longboat Key bayfront

412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key FL 34228

Chart House

Waterfront Restaurants Longboat Key

Waterfront dining on Longboat Key

201 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key FL 34228

Jack Dusty at The Ritz-Carlton

Waterfront Restaurants

Waterfront dining at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota

1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota FL 34236

Ocean Prime

Waterfront Restaurants

Upscale steak and seafood on the Quay bayfront

501 Quay Commons, Sarasota FL 34236

Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar

Waterfront Restaurants

Oysters and seafood near Phillippi Creek

5353 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231

Pop's Sunset Grill

Waterfront Restaurants Nokomis

Old-Florida waterfront dining with boat access in Nokomis

112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis FL 34275

Casey Key Fish House & Tiki Bar

Waterfront Restaurants Osprey

Waterfront fish house on the Intracoastal in Osprey

801 Blackburn Point Rd, Osprey FL 34229

Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina

Waterfront Restaurants Venice

Waterfront landmark at the Venice Inlet jetty

1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice FL 34285

Dockside Waterfront Grill

Waterfront Restaurants Venice

Casual waterfront grill at Fisherman's Wharf Marina in Venice

509 N Tamiami Trail, Venice FL 34285

Nokomo's Sunset Hut

Waterfront Restaurants Nokomis

Waterfront on Dona Bay in Nokomis with its own dock

690 S Tamiami Trail, Nokomis FL 34275

Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar

Waterfront Restaurants

Waterfront tiki grill on North Tamiami Trail

7150 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34243

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Tiki & Island Bars

Complete list

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 34236

Sniki Tiki at Captain Curt's

Tiki & Island Bars

Tropical outdoor tiki bar on Stickney Point with daily music

1204 Old Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota FL 34242

Stottlemyer's Smokehouse

Tiki & Island Bars

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

19 East Rd, Sarasota FL 34240

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Pop's Sunset Grill

Tiki & Island Bars Nokomis

Old-Florida waterfront tiki dining in Nokomis with boat access

112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis FL 34275

Casey Key Fish House & Tiki Bar

Tiki & Island Bars Osprey

Waterfront tiki dining on the Intracoastal in Osprey

801 Blackburn Point Rd, Osprey FL 34229

Nokomo's Sunset Hut

Tiki & Island Bars Nokomis

Tiki hut directly on Dona Bay in Nokomis

690 S Tamiami Trail, Nokomis FL 34275

Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar

Tiki & Island Bars

Tiki bar and grill on the north side

7150 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34243

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill

Tiki & Island Bars

Island bar and grill in Siesta Key Village

5253 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota FL 34242

Siesta Key Oyster Bar

Tiki & Island Bars

Lively beach bar with a big outdoor deck

5238 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota FL 34242

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Fine Dining

Complete list

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 34236

Selva Grill

Fine Dining

Contemporary Peruvian: ceviches, tapas and whole fried snapper

1345 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

Fine Dining

Downtown prime steak destination with a deep wine list

35 S Lemon Ave, Sarasota FL 34236

Michael's on East

Fine Dining

Longtime fine-dining anchor in south Sarasota

1212 S East Ave, Sarasota FL 34239

Jack Dusty at The Ritz-Carlton

Fine Dining

Coastal fine dining at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota

1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota FL 34236

Ocean Prime

Fine Dining

Upscale steak and seafood with bay views

501 Quay Commons, Sarasota FL 34236

Crab & Fin Restaurant

Fine Dining

Fine seafood on St. Armands Circle

420 St Armands Cir, Sarasota FL 34236

CasAntica Ristorante

Fine Dining

Fine Italian restaurant on Palm Avenue

1213 N Palm Ave, Sarasota FL 34236

Indigenous Restaurant

Fine Dining

Award-winning seasonal kitchen on Links Avenue

239 S Links Ave, Sarasota FL 34236

Bijou Garden Cafe

Fine Dining

Chef-driven dining in a garden setting downtown

1287 1st St, Sarasota FL 34236

Rosemary and Thyme

Fine Dining

Garden-to-table dining on Orange Avenue

511 N Orange Ave, Sarasota FL 34236

Sarasocial Restaurant & Bar

Fine Dining

Modern dining room on Main Street

1990 Main St Ste 112, Sarasota FL 34236

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Family-Friendly Restaurants

Complete list

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

Yoder's Restaurant

Family-Friendly Restaurants

Amish-style comfort food and a case full of pies

3434 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota FL 34239

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria

Family-Friendly Restaurants

Family-friendly Neapolitan pizzeria off Fruitville

27 Fletcher Ave, Sarasota FL 34237

Der Dutchman

Family-Friendly Restaurants

Amish-style family dining with a bakery counter

3713 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota FL 34232

The Old Salty Dog

Family-Friendly Restaurants

Casual pub fare on City Island with waterfront views

1601 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota FL 34236

The Original Hob Nob Drive-In

Family-Friendly Restaurants

Classic drive-in burgers and shakes

1701 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota FL 34234

Bob's Train

Family-Friendly Restaurants

Diner favorites served in a restored railcar

2211 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL 34237

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Family-Friendly Restaurants

Big breakfasts that please the whole table

3456 Clark Rd, Sarasota FL 34231

The Toasted Yolk Cafe

Family-Friendly Restaurants

Easy breakfast and lunch plates

3750 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34239

Duffy's Sports Grill

Family-Friendly Restaurants

Kid-friendly sports grill with a big menu

3005 University Pkwy, Sarasota FL 34243

Siesta Key Oyster Bar

Family-Friendly Restaurants

Casual beach dining in Siesta Key Village

5238 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota FL 34242

First Watch Downtown

Family-Friendly Restaurants

Reliable breakfast and lunch cafe

1395 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Livingston's Amusements

Family-Friendly Restaurants

Family entertainment center near Clark Road: pizza and sports-bar fare with 150-plus arcade games, indoor go-karts and bumper cars

5947 Clark Center Ave, Sarasota FL 34238

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Date Night Restaurants

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

Selva Grill

Date Night Restaurants

Peruvian plates and a lively downtown room

1345 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Utamaro Sushi Bar

Date Night Restaurants

Main Street sushi bar with a strong local following

1900 Main St #107, Sarasota FL 34236

Owen's Fish Camp

Date Night Restaurants

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

516 Burns Ct, Sarasota FL 34236

Rose & Ivy - Steak, Sushi, Cocktails

Date Night Restaurants

Steak and sushi with craft cocktails on First Street

1296 1st St, Sarasota FL 34236

KOJO

Date Night Restaurants

Sushi and Japanese plates on Palm Avenue

1289 N Palm Ave, Sarasota FL 34236

Lucile Pizza & Wine Bar

Date Night Restaurants

Pizza and wine in an intimate Main Street room

1660 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

D'Corato Ristorante

Date Night Restaurants

Handmade pastas in an upscale downtown room

322 S Washington Blvd, Sarasota FL 34236

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

Date Night Restaurants

Clubby prime steakhouse with a classic bar

35 S Lemon Ave, Sarasota FL 34236

The Columbia Restaurant

Date Night Restaurants

Historic Spanish courtyard dining on St. Armands

411 St Armands Cir, Sarasota FL 34236

Bijou Garden Cafe

Date Night Restaurants

Romantic garden dining downtown

1287 1st St, Sarasota FL 34236

Michael's on East

Date Night Restaurants

Refined dining for milestone evenings

1212 S East Ave, Sarasota FL 34239

La Violetta

Date Night Restaurants

Northern Italian with a quiet room for a slower evening

4837 Swift Rd, Sarasota FL 34231

Website not confirmed Directions (941) 927-8716
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Restaurants & Bars with Live Music

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

O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill

Restaurants & Bars with Live Music

Waterfront tiki bar with live bands nightly over Sarasota Bay

5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota FL 34236

Sniki Tiki at Captain Curt's

Restaurants & Bars with Live Music

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

1204 Old Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota FL 34242

Stottlemyer's Smokehouse

Restaurants & Bars with Live Music

Pecan-smoked BBQ under a chickee hut with live bands

19 East Rd, Sarasota FL 34240

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Mattison's City Grille

Restaurants & Bars with Live Music

Downtown staple with nightly live music

1 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota FL 34236

Marina Jack

Restaurants & Bars with Live Music

Deep Six Lounge and Blue Sunshine Patio with live sets over the bay

2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota FL 34236

Tamiami Tap

Restaurants & Bars with Live Music

Neighborhood bar with Sunday jazz and weekend bands

711 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota FL 34236

Cadillac Jack's Honky Tonk Saloon

Restaurants & Bars with Live Music

Sarasota's honky tonk: country bands, line dancing and DJs

5247 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231

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JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe

Restaurants & Bars with Live Music

Old-Florida local favorite with blues and acoustic sets

987 S Packinghouse Rd, Sarasota FL 34232

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The Gator Club

Restaurants & Bars with Live Music

Historic downtown club with live bands downstairs and DJ nights upstairs

1490 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Raffurty's Bar and Grill

Restaurants & Bars with Live Music

Downtown bar and grill with a live music calendar

1888 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Siesta Key Oyster Bar

Restaurants & Bars with Live Music

Beach bar with bands in Siesta Key Village

5238 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota FL 34242

Mandeville Beer Garden

Restaurants & Bars with Live Music

Beer garden with a stage for local acts

428 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota FL 34236

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Outdoor Dining

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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 34236

Stottlemyer's Smokehouse

Outdoor Dining

Open-air chickee-hut dining with live bands

19 East Rd, Sarasota FL 34240

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O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill

Outdoor Dining

Sunset deck seating over Sarasota Bay

5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota FL 34236

Pop's Sunset Grill

Outdoor Dining Nokomis

Screened sunset decks overlooking the Intracoastal

112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis FL 34275

Siesta Key Oyster Bar

Outdoor Dining

Big outdoor deck in Siesta Key Village

5238 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota FL 34242

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill

Outdoor Dining

Outdoor island bar in Siesta Key Village

5253 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota FL 34242

The Hub Baja Grill

Outdoor Dining

Open-air patio dining in Siesta Key Village

5148 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota FL 34242

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

Outdoor Dining Longboat Key

Waterfront deck on Longboat Key

412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key FL 34228

Bijou Garden Cafe

Outdoor Dining

Garden patio dining downtown

1287 1st St, Sarasota FL 34236

C'est La Vie

Outdoor Dining

Main Street cafe with patio seating

1553 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar

Outdoor Dining

Outdoor tiki seating on the water side

7150 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34243

Origin Pizza Cafe

Outdoor Dining

Patio seating at the original Hillview location

1837 Hillview St, Sarasota FL 34239

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Dock Access Restaurants

Complete list

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

Marina Jack

Dock Access Restaurants

Full-service marina with dockside dining room and lounges

2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota FL 34236

O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill

Dock Access Restaurants

Bayfront tiki bar with dock access near Island Park

5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota FL 34236

Casey Key Fish House & Tiki Bar

Dock Access Restaurants Osprey

Waterfront fish house with dock access on the Intracoastal

801 Blackburn Point Rd, Osprey FL 34229

Pop's Sunset Grill

Dock Access Restaurants Nokomis

Old-Florida waterfront grill with boat access in Nokomis

112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis FL 34275

Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina

Dock Access Restaurants Venice

Waterfront landmark with marina slips at the restaurant

1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice FL 34285

Dockside Waterfront Grill

Dock Access Restaurants Venice

Casual waterfront grill at Fisherman's Wharf Marina

509 N Tamiami Trail, Venice FL 34285

Nokomo's Sunset Hut

Dock Access Restaurants Nokomis

Directly on Dona Bay with its own dock

690 S Tamiami Trail, Nokomis FL 34275

The Old Salty Dog

Dock Access Restaurants

Casual pub fare on City Island with bay views

1601 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota FL 34236

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

Dock Access Restaurants Longboat Key

Waterfront grill on the Longboat Key bayfront

412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key FL 34228

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Pet-Friendly Restaurants

Complete list

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

Owen's Fish Camp

Pet-Friendly Restaurants

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

516 Burns Ct, Sarasota FL 34236

The Old Salty Dog

Pet-Friendly Restaurants

Dog-friendly patio on City Island with waterfront views

1601 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota FL 34236

Pop's Sunset Grill

Pet-Friendly Restaurants Nokomis

Dogs welcome on the waterfront deck in Nokomis

112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis FL 34275

The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill

Pet-Friendly Restaurants

Neighborhood bar and grill with patio seating on Webber Street

3602 Webber St, Sarasota FL 34232

Yoder's Restaurant

Pet-Friendly Restaurants

Amish-style comfort food with a big patio room

3434 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota FL 34239

The Dog Bar

Pet-Friendly Restaurants

An off-leash dog bar: dogs socialize off-leash while you eat tacos, pizza and wings

1314 10th St, Sarasota FL 34236

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Sports Bars

Complete list

Big screens, cold beer and game-day tables for football, baseball, basketball, hockey and the big events.

Food + Beer (Downtown / Rosemary District)

Sports Bars

Downtown Sarasota sports bar with big screens and a kitchen built for game days

1525 4th St, Sarasota FL 34236

Legends Sports Pub

Sports Bars

Southside sports pub known for big screens and a friendly local crowd

1816 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota FL 34239

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Twin Peaks

Sports Bars

Sports bar and restaurant with wall-to-wall screens and pub-style fare

3060 Fruitville Commons Blvd, Sarasota FL 34240

Miller's Ale House

Sports Bars

Sports pub chain with a big tap list, wings and plenty of screens for game days

3800 Kenny Dr, Sarasota FL 34232

Duffy's Sports Grill

Sports Bars

Florida sports grill known for wall-to-wall TVs and a full bar-and-grill menu

3005 University Pkwy, Sarasota FL 34243

Harry's Sports Bar & Grill

Sports Bars

Neighborhood sports bar and grill off the South Trail with game-day screens

6606 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota FL 34231

Website not confirmed Directions (941) 922-1110

MVP - My Village Pub

Sports Bars Siesta Key

Siesta Key Village sports bar with banks of TVs, draft beer and pub food on game days

5200 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key FL 34242

Brewster's Gastropub

Sports Bars

Downtown sports pub with HD TVs for NFL, college football, NBA and MLB

1454 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

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Evie's Tavern & Grill on Main Street

Sports Bars

Main Street sports bar with TVs throughout and a lively game-day crowd

1560 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Food + Beer (Gulf Gate)

Sports Bars

Gulf Gate location of the Florida sports bar chain with game-day screens and a kitchen built for sports

6528 Superior Ave, Sarasota FL 34231

Food + Beer (Fruitville)

Sports Bars

Fruitville Road location of the Florida sports bar chain with big screens and pub fare

5446 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL 34232

Raffurty's Bar and Grill

Sports Bars

Downtown sports bar and grill with dozens of HD TVs and a full live music calendar

1888 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236

Tamiami Tap

Sports Bars

Neighborhood bar with game-day screens, Sunday jazz and weekend bands

711 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota FL 34236

Evie's Tavern & Grill on Bee Ridge Road

Sports Bars

Bee Ridge Road location of the Sarasota tavern, with TVs throughout for game days, free popcorn and a full bar-and-grill menu

4725 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL 34233

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