Sarasota Dining
Date Night Restaurants in Sarasota
Downtown lights, sushi bars and candlelit corners for a night out. 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
Date Night Restaurants in Venice
Sunset tables over the water and candlelit Italian corners made for lingering. This dedicated list carries 4 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
Date Night Restaurants in Osprey
Sunset over the bay is the whole game in Osprey: tiki decks and a waterfront dinner room. This dedicated list carries 3 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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Featured picks
Three places we send people first, then the complete verified Venice list below.
San Marco of Venice
Date Night RestaurantsSouthern Italian in Historic Downtown Venice across from Centennial Park
305-B West Venice Ave, Venice FL 34285
Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina
Date Night RestaurantsWaterfront room with inlet sunset views
1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice FL 34285
Trattoria Da Mino
Date Night RestaurantsWarm neighborhood trattoria on Venice Avenue
335 W Venice Ave, Venice FL 34285
The complete list
All 4 verified date night 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.
Cassariano Italian Eatery
Date Night RestaurantsHandmade pasta on Venice Avenue
313 W Venice Ave, Venice FL 34285
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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Featured picks
Three places we send people first, then the complete verified Osprey list below.
Rosebud's Steak & Seafood House
Date Night Restaurants OspreyClassic steak and seafood dinners in a warm dining room
2215 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey FL 34229
Casey Key Fish House
Date Night Restaurants OspreyWaterfront table at sunset beside the swing bridge
801 Blackburn Point Rd, Osprey FL 34229
Evie's at Spanish Point (The Tiki)
Date Night Restaurants OspreySunset drinks and small plates over Little Sarasota Bay
135 Bayview Dr, Osprey FL 34229
The complete list
All 3 verified date night 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.
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.
Back to the Osprey hubStart here
Featured picks
Three places we send people first, then the complete verified list below.
Selva Grill
Date Night RestaurantsPeruvian plates and a lively downtown room
1345 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236
Utamaro Sushi Bar
Date Night RestaurantsMain Street sushi bar with a strong local following
1900 Main St #107, Sarasota FL 34236
Owen's Fish Camp
Date Night RestaurantsTin-roof Burns Court cottage with a fire-lit patio
516 Burns Ct, Sarasota FL 34236
The complete list
All 12 verified date night picks
Every entry below is a currently listed restaurant with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions.
Rose & Ivy - Steak, Sushi, Cocktails
Date Night RestaurantsSteak and sushi with craft cocktails on First Street
1296 1st St, Sarasota FL 34236
KOJO
Date Night RestaurantsSushi and Japanese plates on Palm Avenue
1289 N Palm Ave, Sarasota FL 34236
Lucile Pizza & Wine Bar
Date Night RestaurantsPizza and wine in an intimate Main Street room
1660 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236
D'Corato Ristorante
Date Night RestaurantsHandmade pastas in an upscale downtown room
322 S Washington Blvd, Sarasota FL 34236
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
Date Night RestaurantsClubby prime steakhouse with a classic bar
35 S Lemon Ave, Sarasota FL 34236
The Columbia Restaurant
Date Night RestaurantsHistoric Spanish courtyard dining on St. Armands
411 St Armands Cir, Sarasota FL 34236
Bijou Garden Cafe
Date Night RestaurantsRomantic garden dining downtown
1287 1st St, Sarasota FL 34236
Michael's on East
Date Night RestaurantsRefined dining for milestone evenings
1212 S East Ave, Sarasota FL 34239
La Violetta
Date Night RestaurantsNorthern Italian with a quiet room for a slower evening
4837 Swift Rd, Sarasota FL 34231
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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