Best of Sarasota
RESTAURANTS & CAFES
During season (Jan-April) we recommend calling, at least a week in advance, for formal dining reservations. If you do not have reservations, you can usually eat at the bar area to avoid a 1-2 hour wait for a table.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
CLOSE TO HOME
European pastries, breakfast croissants, and coffee. Lunch items, soups, and breads. Open until 3pm. CLOSED SUNDAYS
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Mama G's Coffee Bakery
8431 N Tamiami TrailBREAKFAST AND LUNCH
CLOSE TO HOME
European pastries, breakfast croissants, and coffee. Lunch items, soups, and breads. Open until 3pm. CLOSED SUNDAYS
DINNER
Our best casual fresh seafood restaurant!
ARRIVE EARLY Get there at 3:45 pm to avoid a long wait. Owen’s is very popular and does not accept reservations. Located in the heart of historic Burns Court in Downtown Sarasota, Owen’s Fish Camp is an ode to old Florida living. It is a restaurant full of history and Southern Hospitality.
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Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtDINNER
Our best casual fresh seafood restaurant!
ARRIVE EARLY Get there at 3:45 pm to avoid a long wait. Owen’s is very popular and does not accept reservations. Located in the heart of historic Burns Court in Downtown Sarasota, Owen’s Fish Camp is an ode to old Florida living. It is a restaurant full of history and Southern Hospitality.
BREAKFAST LUNCH & DINNER
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT MOST EVENINGS (CHECK WEBSITE)
"Location location location! Experience ocean breezes from the Gulf of Mexico as you enjoy our excellent tropical drinks, wine, beer selections, and live music!
Phone
(941) 953-7505
Hours
Sun - Thurs: 8am - 10pm
Fri - Sat: 8am - 11pm
Entertainment
Mon - Sun: 12pm - 3pm
Sun - Thurs: 5pm - 9pm
Fri - Sat: 6pm - 10pm
Location
5 Bayfront Dr
Sarasota, FL 34236
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Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrBREAKFAST LUNCH & DINNER
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT MOST EVENINGS (CHECK WEBSITE)
"Location location location! Experience ocean breezes from the Gulf of Mexico as you enjoy our excellent tropical drinks, wine, beer selections, and live music!
Phone
(941) 953-7505
Hours
Sun - Thurs: 8am - 10pm
Fri - Sat: 8am - 11pm
Entertainment
Mon - Sun: 12pm - 3pm
Sun - Thurs: 5pm - 9pm
Fri - Sat: 6pm - 10pm
Location
5 Bayfront Dr
Sarasota, FL 34236
LUNCH & DINER
Outdoor & Indoor dining. Family-owned and operated for more than 115 years, Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and wine list. Casual attire is acceptable, but they don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men.
Reservations suggested.
411 St. Armands Circle
Sarasota, FL 34236
941.388.3987
colsara@columbiarestaurant.com
Now Reopen
Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Open 365 days of the year.
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Columbia Restaurant
411 St Armands CirLUNCH & DINER
Outdoor & Indoor dining. Family-owned and operated for more than 115 years, Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and wine list. Casual attire is acceptable, but they don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men.
Reservations suggested.
411 St. Armands Circle
Sarasota, FL 34236
941.388.3987
colsara@columbiarestaurant.com
Now Reopen
Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Open 365 days of the year.
LUNCH & DINNER
Reservations for dinner are highly suggested to be made well in advance during season. No reservations are needed for bar seating.
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill features casual indoor & outdoor dining overlooking Sarasota Bay. Known for having one of the freshest grouper sandwiches on Florida 's West Coast. The Dry Dock is popular with locals and visitors to Longboat Key. From the dockside patio,and the upstairs overlooking the view of Sarasota Bay the Dry Dock is conveniently located at the south end of Longboat Key at the Boathouse Marina.
For Reservations
Call 941.383.0102
HOURS
Sun – Thurs 11 am – 9 pm
Fri & Sat 11am – 10pm
412 Gulf Of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key, Fl 34228
Marker 6 Via Boat
For Reservations
Call 941.383.0102
HOURS
Sun – Thurs 11 am – 9 pm
Fri & Sat 11am – 10pm
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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
412 Gulf of Mexico DrLUNCH & DINNER
Reservations for dinner are highly suggested to be made well in advance during season. No reservations are needed for bar seating.
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill features casual indoor & outdoor dining overlooking Sarasota Bay. Known for having one of the freshest grouper sandwiches on Florida 's West Coast. The Dry Dock is popular with locals and visitors to Longboat Key. From the dockside patio,and the upstairs overlooking the view of Sarasota Bay the Dry Dock is conveniently located at the south end of Longboat Key at the Boathouse Marina.
For Reservations
Call 941.383.0102
HOURS
Sun – Thurs 11 am – 9 pm
Fri & Sat 11am – 10pm
412 Gulf Of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key, Fl 34228
Marker 6 Via Boat
For Reservations
Call 941.383.0102
HOURS
Sun – Thurs 11 am – 9 pm
Fri & Sat 11am – 10pm
BREAKFAST & LUNCH
A cafe-style restaurant that has been a local favorite for many years. Good food and a cute name. Close to downtown and on the way to the beaches.
430 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
Corner of 41 & 5th St just north of Fruitville Road
(941) 388-7728 7 am to 3 pm every day.
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Toasted Mango Cafe
430 N Tamiami TrailBREAKFAST & LUNCH
A cafe-style restaurant that has been a local favorite for many years. Good food and a cute name. Close to downtown and on the way to the beaches.
430 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
Corner of 41 & 5th St just north of Fruitville Road
(941) 388-7728 7 am to 3 pm every day.
Love the location! Up the street from Ken Thompson Park and the Mote Marine (until the Mote moves to Nathan Benderson Park) Great for a beer or a cocktail and a bite to eat. The Salty Dog offers casual dining on the bay.
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The Old Salty Dog City island
1601 Ken Thompson PkwyLove the location! Up the street from Ken Thompson Park and the Mote Marine (until the Mote moves to Nathan Benderson Park) Great for a beer or a cocktail and a bite to eat. The Salty Dog offers casual dining on the bay.
DINNER- FINE DINING
35 S Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 366-7788
Monday – Thursday 4 pm – 9 pm
Friday – Saturday 430 pm - 10 pm
Sunday 4 pm – 9 pm
Perfect for cocktails at the bar or a romantic dinner for two! An award-winning prime steakhouse in Downtown Sarasota specializing in aged USDA prime steaks. Happy hour bites and cocktails during the week are reasonable and delicious. The restaurant has a sophisticated, captivating ambiance.
Covered outdoor dining terrace with a sidewalk café atmosphere
Cozy fireplace for cool winter evenings
Creative small-plate bar menu
Sarasota’s Best Happy Hour with martinis, cocktails, and bar plates starting at $6 in the bar
Extensive wine list with 30 wines by the glass
Complimentary valet parking (with validation)
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Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
35 S Lemon AveDINNER- FINE DINING
35 S Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 366-7788
Monday – Thursday 4 pm – 9 pm
Friday – Saturday 430 pm - 10 pm
Sunday 4 pm – 9 pm
Perfect for cocktails at the bar or a romantic dinner for two! An award-winning prime steakhouse in Downtown Sarasota specializing in aged USDA prime steaks. Happy hour bites and cocktails during the week are reasonable and delicious. The restaurant has a sophisticated, captivating ambiance.
Covered outdoor dining terrace with a sidewalk café atmosphere
Cozy fireplace for cool winter evenings
Creative small-plate bar menu
Sarasota’s Best Happy Hour with martinis, cocktails, and bar plates starting at $6 in the bar
Extensive wine list with 30 wines by the glass
Complimentary valet parking (with validation)
Cozy health-conscious spot offering breakfast & vegan fare, plus organic smoothies & coffee.
Dine-in·
Takeout·
No delivery
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GREEN ZEBRA CAFE, LLC
476 John Ringling BlvdCozy health-conscious spot offering breakfast & vegan fare, plus organic smoothies & coffee.
Dine-in·
Takeout·
No delivery
"Great for seafood veggie lovers the menu is awesome customer service is great."
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Shore Longboat Key
800 Broadway St"Great for seafood veggie lovers the menu is awesome customer service is great."
High-end chain eatery that servess seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with a view.
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Chart House
201 Gulf of Mexico DrHigh-end chain eatery that servess seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with a view.
Owner-run cafe with delicious homemade food. Excellent breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A full bar too.
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SunnySide Cafe
4900 N Tamiami TrailOwner-run cafe with delicious homemade food. Excellent breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A full bar too.
Munchies420 will satisfy your hunger. Casual dining and unusual food.
The name says it all.
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Munchies 420 Cafe
6639 Superior AveMunchies420 will satisfy your hunger. Casual dining and unusual food.
The name says it all.
FAVORITE We are wild about Harry's. We have been going there for years! Love the ambiance, the service, the drinks, and the food! Who could ask for anything more? Brunch, lunch, dinner.... call for reservations.
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Harry's Continental Kitchens
525 St Judes DrFAVORITE We are wild about Harry's. We have been going there for years! Love the ambiance, the service, the drinks, and the food! Who could ask for anything more? Brunch, lunch, dinner.... call for reservations.
Friendly service, great atmosphere! Delicious coffee! Beautiful pastries! Great for lunch too, everything looks amazing!
Mademoiselle Paris - French restaurant and bakery
8527 Cooper Creek BlvdFriendly service, great atmosphere! Delicious coffee! Beautiful pastries! Great for lunch too, everything looks amazing!
Drinks & Nightlife
Daiquiri Deck St. Armands Circle
325 John Ringling BlvdSuch a variety of Daiquiri's.
Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar
1255 North Palm AvenueNew, popular and contemporary. Great views.
The Roof Bar and Eats
The Roof Bar and Eats offers panoramic views of Sarasota and a poolside menu with masterfully crafted cocktails and gourmet snacks. Plunge into the casually elegant ambiance of our rooftop bar as you sip sangria by the poolside under the Florida sun.
Open for lunch and dinner
Dress code: Casual
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The Westin Sarasota
100 Marina View Dr
The Roof Bar and Eats
The Roof Bar and Eats offers panoramic views of Sarasota and a poolside menu with masterfully crafted cocktails and gourmet snacks. Plunge into the casually elegant ambiance of our rooftop bar as you sip sangria by the poolside under the Florida sun.
Open for lunch and dinner
Dress code: Casual
Arts & Culture
World-Class visual and performing art events and venues.
Sarasota Classic Car Museum
5500 N Tamiami TrailWho doesn't like a beautiful Classic Automobile.
마리 셀비 식물원
1534 Mound StBeautiful Botanical Gardens
Beautiful historic home of the Ringling's and such beautiful bay views. A must see.
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Ca' d'Zan
5401 Bay Shore RdBeautiful historic home of the Ringling's and such beautiful bay views. A must see.
An array of performers are featured here. Comedian Ron White, Classic Pop Rock Band Chicago, along with many more. Check their schedule online.
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반베젤공연장
777 N Tamiami TrailAn array of performers are featured here. Comedian Ron White, Classic Pop Rock Band Chicago, along with many more. Check their schedule online.
존앤메이블링링 미술관
5401 Bay Shore RdMuseum and outdoor gardens with a nice cafe nestled in the gardens.
Exhibitions, lectures, walking tours, and programs designed to engage the public about architecture and design in Sarasota. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Architecture Sarasota
Exhibitions, lectures, walking tours, and programs designed to engage the public about architecture and design in Sarasota. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
World-renowned nature photographer and preservationist houses his 2,000 sqft darkroom in an industrial park in Venice. Tuesday-Friday 10am-4:30
Call for weekend appointments.
Clyde Butcher Venice Gallery & Studio
237 Warfield AveWorld-renowned nature photographer and preservationist houses his 2,000 sqft darkroom in an industrial park in Venice. Tuesday-Friday 10am-4:30
Call for weekend appointments.
The museum has 15,000 sqft of exhibition gallery space, Bistro, etc… Plan your visit at sarasotaartmuseum
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사라소타 미술관
1001 S Tamiami TrailThe museum has 15,000 sqft of exhibition gallery space, Bistro, etc… Plan your visit at sarasotaartmuseum
Go to St. Pete! Go see this amazing glass collection and then go watch a glass making exhibit. Amazing!
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모리언아트센터
720 Central AvenueGo to St. Pete! Go see this amazing glass collection and then go watch a glass making exhibit. Amazing!
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 1-4pm to May 27, 2023. Reopens the Saturday after Thanksgiving 2023.
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Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy Closed from May 25, 2019 to Novermber 29,2019
2121 N Tamiami TrailOpen Thursday, Friday, Saturday 1-4pm to May 27, 2023. Reopens the Saturday after Thanksgiving 2023.
Shopping
The Exchange
539 S Orange AveTHRIFT SHOPPING CONSIGNMENT SHOP
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirOutdoor circle of clothing stores and dining.
Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main StDowntown local shops on Main Street.
Furniture, Art Work, and many other items at this thrift store. Three buildings, one with smaller items, one with furniture and rugs, and the other with construction items and outdoor furniture.
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota ReStore
Furniture, Art Work, and many other items at this thrift store. Three buildings, one with smaller items, one with furniture and rugs, and the other with construction items and outdoor furniture.
Essentials
Everyone knows whole foods.... fresh fish, fruits, cheeses and such.
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Whole Foods Market
1451 1st StEveryone knows whole foods.... fresh fish, fruits, cheeses and such.
Publix Super Market at Sarasota Crossings
5391 Fruitville RdGetting Around
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
6000 Airport CirAirport
SRQ Trolley of Sarasota
1717 2nd StParks & Nature
Watershed information telephone number that is informative about the watershed area in Sarasota and their importance to nature.
941-926-6813
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New College of Florida
5800 Bay Shore RdWatershed information telephone number that is informative about the watershed area in Sarasota and their importance to nature.
941-926-6813
조앤M.듀랜트커뮤니티파크
5550 Gulf of Mexico DrKayak Jacks Paddlesports Kayak & SUP Rentals Anna Maria Island Longboat Key Robinson Preserve
5501 Marina DrGood place to see different eco systems of Florida. Nice place for a walk/hike.
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Oscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State ParkGood place to see different eco systems of Florida. Nice place for a walk/hike.
Myakka Canopy Walkway and Observation Tower
Small quiet park, with picnic tables, and public boat ramp, on the west side of Sarasota Bay, off of the south end of Longboat Key.
켄톰프슨공원
1700 Ken Thompson PkwySmall quiet park, with picnic tables, and public boat ramp, on the west side of Sarasota Bay, off of the south end of Longboat Key.