Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Siesta Key

"Unsurprisingly, this oyster bar is renowned for its variety of raw oysters. The Old Florida décor and tall deck seating will welcome just about anyone seeking a casual spot to dine on excessive quantities of local seafood. Oyster enthusiasts can rejoice, but everyone else can still find many American food staples, like chicken wings, jalapeño poppers, mozzarella sticks, and burgers galore."

"Selva is easily one of the most well of restaurants in Sarasota, having won Diners Choice Awards in 2020 for the Best Food, Most Booked, Best Service, and Best Overall. This restaurant presents Latin Fusion cuisine with an emphasis on Peruvian dishes. The chef and staff have carefully crafted a menu combining classic Peruvian flavors with unique Florida twists."

"This favorite of mine specializes in Nuevo Latino cuisine, defined as “the marriage of exotic flavors from Latin America and the U.S.,” with an emphasis on Peruvian dishes. I love ceviche, so for me, a great choice is the Triologia,which is a ceviche sampler. My favorite entrée is Selva’s Famous Skirt Steak, served over sweet plantains with Selva’s chimichurri."

"Food was above excellent (if that's possible), service attentive and good and, while it was crowded, we did not feel rushed."

"Currently revered by many as the best restaurant in Sarasota, Indigenous is run by a fisherman and chef who knows a fresh catch when he sees one. Chef Steve Phelps has climbed the culinary ranks – his career culminating in a masterful restaurant deserving of its awards. Innovative and unique, Indigenous, a must for Sarasota foodies, strives to combine international flavors with regional products."

"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."

"The Sun Garden Café is an award-winning breakfast and lunch café in Siesta Key. They offer a family-friendly dining experience and use only the freshest ingredients in their dishes. They also use only locally grown produce, farm-fresh eggs, and freshly caught fish to create their original cuisine."

"Location: 210 Avenida Madera, Sarasota, FL 34242 Hours: Breakfast and brunch/lunch stop only. The hours for the café are 7:30am to 2:30pm every day. There’s something so quaint and lovely about the Sun Garden Café."

"One of downtown Sarasota’s latest additions is the everso trendy KOJO. Upon arrival, you’ll instantly notice the energetic vibe with low-playing house music and dimmed lights. The Pan-American cuisine is a treat to the Sarasota culinary mixing pot and adds dumplings, fresh tuna, and delicious bon buns to the menu."

"My miso soup never came :( also it’s a bit pricey for the sizes of their portions. And after we ... More reviews"

"A small, intimate bistro-style restaurant, featuring an exquisite menu with New American Cuisine paired with a fine wine selection or a mixed..."

"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..."

"If you are a baseball fan, one of the must-dos for the spring season is stopping by LECOM Park to watch the Pittsburg Pirates complete their spring training. The park was initially called McKechnie Field when it was built in 1923, in honor of Bill McKechnie, who was a Pittsburg native and Hall of Fame manager. The park was renamed after receiving new sponsorship from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, shortened to the acronym LECOM."

"CREATE MEMORIES THAT LAST LONGER THAN NINE INNINGS. When you host your special event at Ed Smith Stadium, you'll enjoy All-Star amenities..."

"Park, named after the great civil rights leader, is the truest example of the preservation of public green space in a growing, urban setting. The roughly one-acre piece of land is located at the corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue West and Sixth Street West, about a quarter of a mile from downtown Bradenton’s bustling business district."

"Neal Preserve is home to some of the best Anna Maria nature trails, with more than 120 acres for you to discover. Located on the mainland in nearby Bradenton, Neal Preserve is more than just a remarkable natural site – it also has a lot of historical significance. The preserve is home to reconstructed burial mounds, initially built by the Native Americans from 3000 BC to 1400 AD."

"On your way in to Anna Maria Island you’re sure to spot Neal Preserve while making your way across Perico Island. Neal Preserve is set against the stunning waterways around Anna Maria Island and offers fantastic examples of Florida’s natural wildlife and native plants. But there’s more to this 120 acre preserve than meets the eye."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. A 120-acre (48.5 hectares) preserve, Neal Preserve in Manatee County is a combination of mesmerizing coastal habitat and oak hammock upland. The area comprises mangrove forests and salt terns."