Cheap Places to Eat in Sarasota

"Using the tagline “Gem of Spanish Restaurants,” you expect to be wowed at Columbia Restaurant, and you will be. The Columbia is probably Florida’s best-known eatery featuring Spanish and Cuban cuisine and amazing sangria and coffee. If you enjoy the sangria, buy the six-pack packet mix in the gift shop and take it home with you."

"Columbia Restaurant, a St. Armand’s staple, serves outstanding paella, sangria, and their signature 1905 Salad. Tapas, seafood, and fun facts abound on the fourteen-page menu of Cuban deliciousnesses. It’s the perfect break from the strolling and shopping around the Circle."

"Our casual restaurant has a retro contemporary theme which includes a carved wood bar topped with marble, granite table tops and bright turquoise and red accents flanking the wood-burning brick oven. Terrace seating is shared with our fine dining concept Bella Roma. Flavio, a third-generation chef...See More"

"is an authentic Italian restaurant featuring made-from-scratch brick oven pizza and other Italian cuisine. The restaurant has been around for more than 20 years and owner/chef Flavio Cristofoli, hails straight from Italy. Pair any dish here with the perfect glass of wine from the extensive wine selection."

"At the south end of Ocean Boulevard away from the more crowded sections of the village, 3.14 Pi Craft Beer & Spirits offers an impressive craft beer selection and cocktails to pair with some of the best comfort foods – including, yes, pizza pies, and baked chicken wings – on Siesta Key. Plus, there’s plenty of outdoor seating spilling out into the parking lot shared with sister restaurant Blasé Café."

"Siesta Key, FL 34242 (941) 349-8697 Sunday - Thursday 11am-11pm Friday, Saturday 11am-1am. Best Baguettes in Siesta Key, Florida: Find 3,594 Tripadvisor traveller reviews of the best Baguettes and search by price, location, and more. Siesta Key White Rum hit retailers’ shelves and bartenders’ arsenals — first on Siesta Key, of course — in March."

"Tamiami Trail, Venice; 941-218-6418; geckosgrill.com/dockside-waterfront-grill. Part of the Sarasota-based Gecko’s Hospitality Group, Dockside Waterfront Grill places diners in a fun, Old Florida setting overlooking Roberts and Dona bays. Open for lunch and dinner, popular menu items include the two cold water lobster rolls that are mixed with light mayo and green onion, and served on toasted, buttered New England frankfurter split rolls and garnished with lettuce and tomato."

"Tamiami Trail, Venice, (941) 218-6418, docksidewaterfrontgrill.com. This eatery, part of the Gecko’s chain, offers seating right next to the lapping waters of the Intracoastal, and the menu provides plenty of tasty, unpretentious seafood dishes. Try the grouper sandwich or the lobster rolls, or splurge for a big seafood entrée or a surf and turf combo."

"Culver’s® is a family-favorite restaurant known for cooked-to-order ButterBurgers, handcrafted Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds. Welcome to delicious®."

"Was looking forward to eating with my family before my flight home. So we stopped here because they offer gluten free options. Everyone got to eat but me..."

"If you’re looking for a pick-me-up in the middle of the day or want to escape the hot sun, stop by Big Olaf Creamery. This hidden gem features homemade ice cream in waffle cones and any other sweet treat you might want!. They are located at 5208 Ocean Boulevard and are open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m."

"5208 Ocean Blvd., Sarasota; 941-349-9392; bigolafsiestakey.com. This is where children of all ages have been going for ice cream, made by local Amish experts since 1982. Mask up to order inside and then enjoy your treats at one of the many surrounding benches."

"Sweet treat enthusiasts will find the focus-on-the-basics approach at Big Olaf Creamery pleasing. It’s all about ice cream, pure and unique, and there’s plenty of it to go around. The rotating menu offers different seasonal delights."

"Alexis Fraser, a local known as Lipstick Lex, isn’t your typical artist. Her medium of choice is lipstick, and her colorful contemporary art is made with layers of her own kisses. In every piece she creates, there are messages of self-love, beauty and empowerment."

"Delicious Chinese food in a convenient location (right off I 75)- there's even a drive thru for easy pick up!. We ordered the chicken lo mein and shr..."

"The beef w/broccoli combo platter was very tasty including the egg roll. Ready in 10 minutes - works for me!"