Bridges Restaurant facebook.com/bridgessarasota AMERICAN Dolce Italia Bridges Restaurant and Bar features Floridian evolutionary cuisine. Located on the 8th floor of Embassy Suites with a stunning view of Sarasota Bay. 202 N. Tamiami Trl, 8th FL Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 536-9107 B BR L D V GF dolceitaliarestaurant.com ITALIAN Dolce Italia is an authentic family Italian restaurant with a menu of Italian classics as well as famous daily specials. 6551 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231, (941) 921-7007 D V GF By Patrik Pettersson bypatrikpettersson.com CONTINENTAL Duval’s Fresh Local Seafood duvalsfreshlocalseafood.com SEAFOOD By Patrik Pettersson invites diners on a culinary artistry journey of taSte.. Experience evolving tasting menus, curated wine pairings & handcrafted cocktails. 965 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34234, (941) 284-3794 D V GF Local restaurant with a passion for stunning seafood, creative cocktails, fine wine and exceptional service. Voted Sarasota’s Best All-Around Restaurant 2019-2025. 1435 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 312-4001 L D V GF Cafe Barbosso cafebarbosso.com ITALIAN Element: Steak. Seafood. Pasta. elementsrq.com STEAKHOUSE A humble little Italian restaurant with serious Italian food! Exceptional service...except for Frank! Reservations are encouraged! 5501 Palmer Crossing Cir, Sarasota, FL 34233, (941) 922-7999 D Our culinary team takes a modern interpretation of classic dishes and imbues them with unique gastronomic twists. Steak, seafood, pasta and everything in between. 1413 Main St, Sarasota, FL D V GF 34236, (941) 724-8585 Captain Brian’s Seafood Market and Restaurant captainbriansseafood.com SEAFOOD Evoq @ The Westin Sarasota evoqsarasota.com AMERICAN B Daily selections of Florida’s freshest seafood have earned this local favorite Florida Trend’s Golden Spoon Award, an excellent rating by Zagat. 8421 N. Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34243, (941) 351-4492 L D Evoq creates a sense of casual elegance with classic comfort dishes re-imagined in healthy, fresh and craveable ways. 100 Marina View Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 260-8255 Cask & Ale B B L D V GF caskalekitchen.com AMERICAN Fat Rabbit Pub fatrabbitpub.com TAVERN & BARS SRQ’s destination for unique craft cocktails & innovative cuisine in the heart of Downtown Sarasota.Voted Best Cocktail Bar by Sarasota Mag. Sunday Jazz brunch 11-3. 1548 Main St, BR D LN V GF Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 702-8740 C’est la Vie! A Locally owned, neighborhood pub serving award-winning food, craft drinks & standout service – free darts, live music Fridays and daily happy hour. 1359 Main St, 2nd FL Sarasota, FL 34236, L D LN (941) 780-1151 cestlaviesarasota.com FRENCH First Watch Restaurants firstwatch.com AMERICAN A Authentic french bakery and cafe/bistro offering fresh french food, fine pastries and creperie. 1553 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 906-9575 B L D Chef Antonio at The Reserve thereservebychefantonio.com CONTINENTAL First Watch is your neighborhood brunch spot serving crave-able classics and seasonal specialties, always made to order with quality, farm-fresh ingredients. 1395 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-1395 B BR L V GF Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar on Siesta Drive flemingssteakhouse.com STEAKHOUSE Chef Antonio arrived in Sarasota in 1997 and later returned to Italy in 2008 to work with his family at their two restaurants in Anzio Beach on the south coast. 1322 N. Tamiami Tr, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 914-7900 L D Chianti Ristorante Italiano chiantisarasota.com ITALIAN Fleming’s in Sarasota is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime Steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. 2001 Siesta Dr, #101, Sarasota, FL 34239, D V GF (941) 358-9463 Flower Child B Delicious Italian food prepared by seasoned restaurateurs. 3900 Clark Rd, Bldg M, Sarasota, FL 34233, (941) 952-3186 A iamaflowerchild.com/locations/flower-child-sarasota-fl HEALTHY LIFESTYLE D GF Circo circosrq.com MEXICAN Serving positively delicious vibes in Sarasota with a made-from-scratch menu for every lifestyle—vegan to keto, bowls to wraps and everything in between. 6532 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34240, (602) 637-0516 L D V GF When our owner recognized a need for artisan tacos paired with something other than tequila (bourbon), Circo was realized! Join us for downtown vibes–7 days a week. 1435 2nd St, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 253-0978 L D V GF Gecko’s Grill & Pub geckosgrill.com AMERICAN The Cottage cottagesiestakey.com TAVERN & BARS Fresh fare, smooth spirits, good fun! Celebrated local fav since 1992. Featuring American pub food w/a gourmet twist & happy daily! Six convenient locations. 1900 Hillview St, Sarasota, FL 34239, (941) 953-2929 L D V GF We focus on inventive, seasonal cuisine from around the world utilizing local farms, sustainable meats & seafood. Foodies serving foodies in the heart of Siesta Key. 153 Avenida Messina, L D Sarasota, FL 34242, (941) 312-9300 Green Zebra Cafe greenzebracafe.com AMERICAN Der Dutchman Restaurant A dhgroup.com/restaurants/der-dutchman-sarasota-fl AMISH In Sarasota’s Pinecraft community, savor Amish kitchen cooking with full-service or buffet dining. Voted Top 10 USA Best Buffet two years, and Best Bakery by locals. 3713 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34232, (941) 955-8007 B L D Award winning and family owned, Green Zebra downtown Sarasota serves breakfast, lunch and dinner for every diet: gluten free, vegan, carnivorous. 1377 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 312-6707 B BR L D V GF 48 Official Visitors Guide of Sarasota County ®
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