Best Dinner Places to Eat in Sarasota

We've collected top 10 mentioned dinner places in Sarasota from other articles such as LWRHome.com, bradentongulfislands.com, The Venice Foodies.

Best Dinner Places to Eat in Sarasota

Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
4.6 (2987 ratings)
Casual, beachy spot with a covered patio offering seafood & bar fare, draft beer & live music.
5238 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242, USA
Oyster bar restaurantBarRestaurantSeafood restaurantSports bar
Mentioned by Tropical Breeze Inn
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"Also known as SKOB by its regulars, the restaurant/bar retains a comfortable family-friendly atmosphere. This lively dining spot offers you and your family the option of listening to live music as you relax and dine during the afternoon. The kid’s menu has a coloring section and maze to keep them occupied and offers discounted prices for children 12 and younger for items like Mac & Cheese, Fish Tacos, Kid’s Burger & Fries, Grilled Cheese, and other small portion favorites."
Mentioned by Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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"Siesta Key Oyster Bar – or S.K.O.B., as locals affectionately call it – gets its name from the oysters, among other seafood, it serves. But it’s also one of Siesta Village’s busiest watering holes, decorated with dollar bills from past customers, and regularly features live music. S.K.O.B. offers open-air deck seating, as well as patio seating overlooking Ocean Boulevard."
Mentioned by PTT
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"SKOB, as the locals call it, is the definition of Siesta Key. The beach atmosphere, great happy hour and live music are the main draws, but they do offer plenty of healthy food items mixed in with their. Menu Highlights Include: Oysters, Peel and Eat Shrimp, The Big Boil (classic crawfish boil), Seatfood Paella, Shrimp and Scallops, Crab Stuffed Lobster"
PIER 22 Restaurant • Patio • Catering
PIER 22 Restaurant • Patio • Catering
4.4 (2616 ratings)
Upscale yet casual eatery by a marina serves seafood & sushi in roomy digs with a riverside deck.
1200 1st Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205, USA
RestaurantBanquet hallBarBreakfast restaurantCatererWedding venue
Selva Downtown Sarasota
Selva Downtown Sarasota
4.6 (833 ratings)
Peruvian eatery dishes up inventive ceviches & sizable cocktails in a chic room with elegant decor.
1345 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
RestaurantGrillPeruvian restaurant
Mentioned by northamerican.com
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"For more exotic fare, head to Main Street for Selva Grill for Latin fusion dishes with a focus on Peruvian and Asian-influences. The menu is rich with fresh and colorful ceviches, salsas, seafood, and meat dishes, accented with exotic herbs and vegetables. The Selva Lounge offers custom cocktails, a late-night menu, and on weekend nights, a DJ."
Mentioned by The Florida Travel Girl
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"One of the best places to get Peruvian food in the area is the chic Selva Grill. Not only do they make authentic dishes like Ceviche and Arroz Con Pato, but there is also a selection of fusion dishes to order. For those wanting a distinctive dinner with food you can’t get anywhere else, I encourage you to visit Selva Grill!"
Indigenous Restaurant
Indigenous Restaurant
4.6 (454 ratings)
Innovative, carefully sourced American cuisine served in a warm, sophisticated restored home.
239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
New American restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurantWine bar
Mentioned by TripHobo
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"A trip to Sarasota cannot be complete without understanding its rich heritage. The art and cultural activities in Sarasota will give you an insight into the city's history, traditions, and artwork. While visiting the cultural attractions in Sarasota would prove to be informative, attending its artsy events will leave you entertained."
Mentioned by Sarasota Magazine
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"Dinner at Indigenous is more fun than formal, thanks to the setting: a vintage Florida cottage with a relaxed front porch and side patio. Sit there on a starry night, and you’ll share both belly laughs and intimate whispers."
Sun Garden Cafe
Sun Garden Cafe
4.7 (767 ratings)
Breezy ambiance in this cheerful cafe serving garden-to-table American fare & popular breakfasts.
210 Avenida Madera, Sarasota, FL 34242, USA
Family restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Toddling Traveler
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"One of the best places for breakfast in Siesta Key (and lunch) is Sun Garden Cafe. The food is super fresh and locally sourced, with a huge menu of all day breakfast options as well as lunch. (We recommend the eggs benedict, avocado toast and any pancakes or French toast! This family friendly restaurant in Siesta Key also has ample seating with a great, shaded outdoor dining area."
Mentioned by PTT
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"Siesta Key’s best breakfast and lunch restaurant serves local produce and fish caught “in our waters.” Bonus – they have a great outdoor patio so you won’t miss any time in the sun. Menu highlights include: Beach Smoothie, Andy’s Way Omelet, The Sol Starter  and if you’re in the mood for something a little less healthy, you can’t go wrong with the sweet potato pancakes."
K&L Caribbean Restaurant
K&L Caribbean Restaurant
3.9 (7 ratings)
624 9th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205, USA
Restaurant
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
4.4 (476 ratings)
Casual, health-conscious chain cafe featuring custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
1007 1st St W, Bradenton, FL 34208, USA
RestaurantJuice shop
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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"I visited this location on 7/19/21 and the smoothie Donna made for me was delicious!!. Joseph did a great job helping me pick out which one I should get."
China City Express
China City Express
4.3 (486 ratings)
Straightforward Chinese restaurant with a drive-thru & staples such as General Tso's chicken.
810 1st St W, Bradenton, FL 34208, USA
Chinese restaurantRestaurant
La Botte Italian Bistro
La Botte Italian Bistro
4.8 (58 ratings)
533A U.S. 41 Bypass N, Venice, FL 34285, USA
Restaurant
Madison Avenue Cafe and Deli
Madison Avenue Cafe and Deli
4.5 (227 ratings)
Bright deli/bakery offering sandwiches, breakfast & coffees, plus a wine shop & a few tables.
28 N Boulevard of the Presidents, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
CafeBagel shopBistroBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantDeliRestaurantSandwich shopWine barWine store
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Best restaurants in Sarasota, USA
"One of the most popular places on the Circle, this upscale cafe has outdoor seating and a generous menu of sandwiches, wraps and salads. Everything is made fresh to order, and sandwiches come bursting with deli..."

Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Sarasota

Sarasota Opera House
Sarasota Opera House
4.7 (520 ratings)5 (229 ratings)
Housed in an ornate circa-1926 theater, this facility mounts familiar & unusual opera productions.
61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Opera companyConcerts & ShowsOperas
Mentioned by Luxury Columnist
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"Sarasota Opera one of the foremost opera companies in the United States, celebrating its 58th season. The building dates from the 1920s and was formerly the Edwards Theatre, once playing host to Elvis Presley. It’s since been extensively renovated and is open to the public for tours – a fascinating behind the scenes experience."
Asolo Repertory hosts the Mertz Theatre
Asolo Repertory hosts the Mertz Theatre
4.7 (485 ratings)5 (304 ratings)
18th-century Italian-style theater offering classic & Broadway works by the house repertory company.
5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Mentioned by TripHobo
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"This theatre is the main place for performing arts in the city and is also known to be the largest repertory theatre in the whole South Western part of the continent. This theatre not only hosts shows performed by local artists but also invites guest artists from other places. The functioning and maintenance of this theatre is in the hands of the Florida State University and its department of p...Read more"
Florida Studio Theatre
Florida Studio Theatre
4.7 (669 ratings)4.5 (326 ratings)
The mainstage in a historic women's club is the center of a multistage live theater complex.
1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsArts organizationConference centerDinner theaterEvent plannerEvent venueNon-profit organizationStageTheaters

Best Breweries and Beer Places in Sarasota

Motorworks Brewing
Motorworks Brewing
4.4 (889 ratings)
Microbrewery with taproom tours & sprawling, neon-lit beer garden with live bands & sports play.
1014 9th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205, USA
BreweryBeer gardenBeer hallBeer storeBrewpubCocktail barComedy clubLive music venueWedding venueWine bar
Mentioned by Visit A Paradise
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"Motorworks Brewing boasts the largest beer garden in Florida, complete with a spacious deck built around a magnificent 150+ year-old oak tree, a 3-hole putting green, 2 bocce ball courts, over a dozen cornhole sets, life-sized jenga, a live music stage, 22 ft. projection screen and more. Their beer is delicious but what stands out most about Motorworks is the fun atmosphere!. Also located near LECOM Park, Motoroworks is a great place to join friends for a fresh pint of beer."
Mentioned by Food Fun & Faraway Places
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"Enjoy a craft beer or cocktail under the 150 year old oak tree and enjoy live music on a pretty regular basis. There's also a tap room if you need a little air conditioning. Visiting local breweries is one of my favorite things to do when traveling, and I can't believe it took me so long to check this one off my list."
Publix Super Market at Bay Street
Publix Super Market at Bay Street
4.6 (891 ratings)
Supermarket chain with a wide selection of groceries, plus deli & bakery departments.
2031 Bay St, Sarasota, FL 34237, USA
SupermarketBakeryBeer storeFloristGrocery storeSeafood marketWine store
Siam Gulf Sarasota
Siam Gulf Sarasota
4.8 (283 ratings)
1100 N Tuttle Ave Unit1&2, Sarasota, FL 34237, USA
Sushi restaurantAsian restaurantJapanese restaurantSake breweryThai restaurant

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Sarasota

Plaza Bistro -n- Tavern (PBNT)
Plaza Bistro -n- Tavern (PBNT)
4.2 (206 ratings)
Fast-casual spot offering pizzas, burgers & tacos for dine-in or take-out plus beer & wine.
1409 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantBistroCafeCocktail barSalad shopSandwich shopVegetarian restaurant
Taco Bell
Taco Bell
3.7 (964 ratings)
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
855 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Fast food restaurantBreakfast restaurantBurrito restaurantLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantMexican restaurantRestaurantTaco restaurantTex-Mex restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Island Organics LLC
Island Organics LLC
4.4 (244 ratings)
231 Miami Ave W, Venice, FL 34285, USA
CafeBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCatering food and drink supplierGluten-free restaurantHealth food storeOrganic restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Villa Happy Gator
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"This is the place number one to get a delicious smoothie or a juice made with organic fruits and vegetables. They also offer a lunch menu and breakfast menu with so many great options, you will find it hard to choose. Be sure to try the pecan honey salad or the spinach salad!"

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Sarasota

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The Beach Club at Siesta Key #106D: 2 BR / 2 BA Resort by RVA, Sleeps 6
Condo · 6 Guests · 2 Bedrooms
$182 /night*
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