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.
Venice Dining
American Restaurants in Venice
A single verified downtown classic, Cafe Venice, holds this category. Rather than pad the list with unverified names, it stays honestly thin. This dedicated list carries 1 current Venice 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.
Osprey Dining
American Restaurants in Osprey
Chef-driven counters and laid-back grills on the US 41 corridor, from a fine dinner to a resort kitchen and a brewpub burger. This dedicated list carries 4 current Osprey-area 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 Venice list below.
Cafe Venice
American RestaurantsA downtown staple with a restaurant and bar on Venice Avenue
101 W Venice Ave, Venice FL 34285
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All 1 verified american picks in Venice
Every entry below is a currently listed Venice restaurant with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions.
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 Venice multi-category reference, see the Venice Dining Guide.
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Three places we send people first, then the complete verified Osprey list below.
Max's Table
American Restaurants OspreyModern American kitchen in the Shops at Casey Key
115 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey FL 34229
Clever Monkey Craft Grill & Bar
American Restaurants OspreyCraft grill and bar on the US 41 corridor
1272 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey FL 34229
By The Bay Bistro
American Restaurants OspreyCasual bistro cafe in the Destination Drive village area
3976 Destination Dr #103, Osprey FL 34229
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All 4 verified american picks in Osprey
Every entry below is a currently listed Osprey-area restaurant with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions.
Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen
American Restaurants OspreyNew Florida kitchen at Casey Key Resort, with a daily breakfast service and lunch and dinner menus
1660 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey FL 34229
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 Osprey multi-category reference, return to the Osprey community hub.
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Featured picks
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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