Best Fine Dining in Sarasota

"fusion restaurant in a lavishly tropical setting that caters to all-American tastes and world traveler expectations. In the heart of Siesta Village, the abode offers indoor and outdoor seating. From the menu, say yes to the cottage’s wild ceviche, which includes the fresh catch of the day from The Cottage’s fresh fish market, raw red onion, corn kernels and sweet potato."

"The Culture Trip lists The Cottage Restaurant as one of the top seafood restaurants in Siesta Key. This bistro is praised for its farm-to-table approach to cooking, and for its fusion culinary style. The menu consists predominantly of seafood dishes, which are made using the freshest ingredients."

"Just a short walk from the beautiful beaches of Sarasota, Cafe Gabbiano brings Italy to Siesta Key. It's serene, casual ambiance imitates..."

"My family of 7 ordered and shared 7 separate dishes, and they were all outstanding. The veal ravioli was my favorite."

"Winning Bradenton’s “People’s Choice Award” for 2020, Michael John’s has a loyal following locally of people who appreciate what they do. From lobster tail dinner specials to their signature filet mignon, there is something for everyone at Michael John’s Steakhouse. The French-American cuisine available here offers new twists on classic dishes."

"It is quite different from other mentioned because of the influence of Belgian and French cooking in the dishes. Here you can get mussels served 10 different ways, which I have not seen anywhere else, as well as Steak Tartare and even a blue cheese waffle appetizer!. Though it’s strip mall appearance may seem unassuming, the intimate dining room inside and the chef’s culinary expertise make for an unforgettable upscale meal."

"Newly relocated to an otherwise unexciting strip mall, Antoine's is a French bistro serving elegant dishes such as scallop risotto with a candied, tangerine sauce. But this isn't faddish fusion food: the owners..."

"We chose this restaurant due to its high ratings, and it was incredible. We had a party of 13 including 5 children across two tables. Everything from the food..."

"Celebrating more than 30 years of fantastic food, Michael’s on East is a fine dining staple in Sarasota. Touted for its steak – some say it’s the best in Sarasota – this restaurant-piano bar has a long list of awards, including last year’s Florida Trend’s Golden Spoon Award. The menu has a number of seafood specialties, a selection of gourmet sandwiches, and a “city lite” section, which includes a globally inspired range of healthy options."

"Went here with my wife for an anniversary dinner, wonderful service (James our waiter was top notch) the food was excellent and the atmosphere was very n..."

"1968 Tarpon Center Drive, 941-484-9551; crowsnest-venice.com. Named one of the “100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America for 2019” by OpenTable, The Crow’s Nest Restaurant & Marina is a Venice landmark dating back to 1976 that overlooks the South Jetty, a gorgeous sight marking the exit of Dona Bay into the Gulf of Mexico. Now with additional outdoor tables downstairs as well as the second floor open-air seating, Crow’s Nest serves lunch and dinner daily."

"I returned here and it appeared fancier than I remembered, but maybe last time I was not paying much attention to that. Regarding the food this time around,…”more"

"Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse provides an upscale, white tablecloth experience with the best cuts of meat in town. Located in downtown Sarasota on Lemon Avenue, this iconic establishment is renowned for its filets and oldschool manned bar with impeccable service and quality at every turn. Celebrate special occasions here and do not skip the oversized chocolate molten lava cake."

"Hyde Park – Sarasota sits at the corner of Lemon Avenue and State Street, ½ block south of Main Street; minutes from Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and St. Armand’s Circle. Hyde Park is located near the Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt, Hotel Indigo, and Lido Beach hotels. Upscale bar and dining with a late night happy hour menu."

"What a wonderful evening my husband and I had while on vacation in Sarasota. The service and atmosphere was perfect. Our meal + drinks were great."

"Two locations in Venice: 370 Commercial Ct & 525 Tamiami Trail BrewBurgers has all the makings of a hometown favorite place. With fun retro-style decor for casual indoor/outdoor dining, you can feel comfortable bringing in your kids and still enjoy an awesome meal. Serving bar and grill-type fare with a flair, they are kid and pet-friendly."

"Maddie B was our waitress, what an asset she is to this business, friendly, attentive and funny. Our food started with pretzel... (941) 484-2337Order online"

"Norma Lloyd came to Bradenton from Terre Haute, IN in 1971 and became a local hero for rallying local resources and volunteers to expand Little League and softball offerings in the city and county. After years of fighting for local kids to have a place to play, and of acting as coach, scorekeeper, umpire, administrator and doing any other thing that needed to be done, Norma Lloyd Park was named for her in1995. Amenities at the park include batting cages, picnic tables, a pond, playgrounds, a football field, little league and tee ball fields."

"Located on either side of the Intracoastal Waterway, the Venetian Waterway Park was developed by Venice Area Beautification Inc or VABI. Highly popular with locals, this attraction near Venice beach connects the heart of Venice to the park belonging to Caspersen beach and offers hiking and bicycle trails, picnic, and restroom facilities. This trail also connects to the Legacy Trail, which will take you into Sarasota."

"The Venetian Waterway Park is a fantastic place to explore the city’s beautiful canals and waterways. The park follows the waterways – in particular, the major Intracoastal Waterway, which separates the coast from the mainland. There are several miles of walking paths leading from downtown Venice, following a gentle route along the water that eventually leads all the way to Caspersen Beach to the south of the city."

"Walkers, joggers, bicyclists, nature lovers, and rollerbladers can enjoy the Venetian Waterway Trail running either side of the Intracoastal channel, and the Legacy Trail a paved recreational trail. See boats, birds, and even dolphins as you enjoy exercising in the fresh air."

"Get the little bacon cheeseburger and Cajun fries and you won't regret it!. This is another fantastic chain we visited in..."