Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Sarasota

"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."

"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."

"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"

"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."

"The 66-acre winter estate of railroad, real-estate and circus baron John Ringling and his wife, Mable, is one of the Gulf Coast’s premier attractions and incorporates their personal collection of artworks in what..."

"The Ringling, the State Art Museum of Florida, is home to one of the preeminent art and cultural collections in the United..."

"The only surviving plantation house in South Florida as well as the oldest building in Manatee County, The Gamble Plantation Historic State Park features a plantation restored to resemble its original beauty during the mid-1800s."

"Their drive-thru system is amazing and I've never waited longer than 10 minutes despite the double line of cars ..."

"Housing over 120 birds in their 3 acre site, Save our Seabirds aims to rehabilitate injured birds and to educate the public on how to minimize environmental risks to them. Their Birdwalk shows visitors how each species has adapted to its natural environment. The Wild Bird Learning Center has some interesting educational displays."

"This attraction is right next to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. The birds here have been injured, treated yet unable to return to the wild. It provides a tremendous educational opportunity to learn about the local birds and what we can do to help in conservation efforts."

"Save Our Seabirds, Inc. is an animal shelter specifically catering to seabirds. It features an onsite learning center, offering educational galleries and live exhibits."

"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."