Sarasota Dining
American Restaurants in Sarasota
Comfort food, burgers and regionally loved classics. This dedicated list carries 12 current Sarasota picks, each with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions. Where a detail could not be confirmed, it says so instead of guessing.
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Three places we send people first, then the complete verified list below.
Libby's American Restaurant
American RestaurantsSouthside Village brasserie-style American cooking
1917 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota FL 34239
Yoder's Restaurant
American RestaurantsAmish-style comfort food famous for its baked pies
3434 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota FL 34239
Michael's on East
American RestaurantsUpscale American dining in south Sarasota
1212 S East Ave, Sarasota FL 34239
The complete list
All 12 verified american picks
Every entry below is a currently listed restaurant with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions.
The Original Hob Nob Drive-In
American RestaurantsOld-school drive-in on the North Trail
1701 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota FL 34234
Bob's Train
American RestaurantsDiner-style American classics in a railcar
2211 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL 34237
Patrick's 1481
American RestaurantsDowntown restaurant and bar on Main Street
1481 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236
Brick's Smoked Meats
American RestaurantsSmokehouse and butcher counter downtown
1528 State St, Sarasota FL 34236
Duffy's Sports Grill
American RestaurantsSports grill near University Parkway
3005 University Pkwy, Sarasota FL 34243
The Burger Den
American RestaurantsLate-night burger kitchen on Bee Ridge Road
3701 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL 34233
Cask & Ale
American RestaurantsCraft beer bar and restaurant on Main Street
1548 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236
Mattison's City Grille
American RestaurantsDowntown staple with a diverse menu and craft cocktails
1 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota FL 34236
Shake Shack UTC
American RestaurantsModern burger stand at University Town Center
190 N Cattlemen Rd Unit 1, Sarasota FL 34243
Restaurants marked "Website not confirmed" appear because we only publish websites we have verified firsthand. Selections change with the seasons; always confirm hours and availability with the restaurant before visiting. For the full multi-category reference, see the Sarasota Dining Guide.
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