Sarasota Dining

Fine Dining in Sarasota

Special-occasion tables, from historic Spanish dining to Peruvian tasting plates. 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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Featured picks

Three places we send people first, then the complete verified list below.

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

The complete list

All 12 verified fine picks

Every entry below is a currently listed restaurant with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions.

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

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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