Best Vegan Restaurants in Sarasota

"More than any other restaurant in recent years, Lila has changed the face of Sarasota dining. While the city had been home to a handful of vegetarian, vegan and even raw restaurants before the restaurant opened in 2016, it was Lila that pushed vegetables to the forefront of Sarasota menus. The restaurant’s zingy Burmese bowl will leave you slurping up the dregs of its curry-coconut broth, while the macro bowl’s tahini-turmeric dressing should come by the barrel."

"Located off Main Street, Lila is a vegan friendly, environmentally conscious restaurant that supports local organic farmers. Lila is known for their creative plant based menu. She’s the cool kid of vegan friendly spots in Sarasota."

"Annette’s and Ted’s personal philosophy is to be a leader in healthy foods and drinks that are fresh, great tasting and unique. You have lots of choices…something for vegans, vegetarians and meat lovers. Never boring, always changing and always delicious."

"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!"

"There’s a trend happening now in ice cream that is scientifically-perfected for your satisfaction. It is nitrogen flash-frozen ice cream, and it’s a wonderful treat for visitors. Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream welcomes visitors to a rush of fog and noise from the nitrogen-based freezes happening right on the spot."

"La Brisa Tacos y Mariscos is an unassuming taco joint offering (obviously) tacos, burritos, ceviche and other Mexican favorites. Prices are reasonable and the free refills of horchata—a cinnamon-flavored ground rice drink—will keep you coming back for more.Why go?"

"Mable Ringling’s rose garden was completed in 1913 while she and John were living in another house on the property. The rose garden is located near the original Mary Louise and Charles N. Thompson residence within the beautifully landscaped grounds overlooking Sarasota Bay. John and Mable are both buried very near this garden, just to the north, in what is called the Secret Garden."

"Leffis Key Preserve was once overgrown with plants not native to the island, but thanks to the efforts of the local government and private individuals, it has now been transformed into a nationally significant estuary. Head up to the 26-foot high hill in the middle of the restored area, where you can have a 360-degree view of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. Throughout the Preserve, you’ll find convenient footpaths with benches and 1,500 feet of boardwalks that take you through the mangrove forest."

"On the south end of Anna Maria Island, across the way from Coquina Beach, you’ll find the small but stunning Leffis Key Preserve. What was once an overgrown spoil full of invasive species plants, Leffis Key Preserve has now become a impressive example of what a community can do to save its natural wetlands and estuaries. Leffis Key has 1,500 feet of boardwalks that take you around the island and lead up to a 26-foot high hill that features stunning panoramic views of Sarasota Bay and Anna Maria Island."

"As soon as you see the bright blue waters and white sand beaches of this park, you’ll instantly be at peace. Take some time to ride a paddleboard across the waters, search for shells on the beach, or lie back and enjoy catching up on your suntan!. Wildlife abounds here, so keep an eye out for pelicans, especially at Brushy Bayou!"

"The Sign of the Mermaid is pure Bohemian, a mesmerizing part of Florida hidden outside the tourist shops and dockside restaurants. This antique house is a nostalgic glance back into Old Florida, with an acclaimed and continental seafood-focused menu of Blue Crab Cakes, Grouper, Southern Style Shrimp and Grits, and even a signature Baked Brie. The restaurant typically closes from 2 p.m."

"Sarasota's Neighborhood Market and Pharmacy is located on the Southwest corner of Bee Ridge and Beneva. It is approximately 41,00 square feet, which can be similarly compared to mini Supercenters. The interior of the market is very similar to Walmart's big warehouses, with exposed ceiling beams, wide aisles and fluorescent lighting."

"Located in a strip mall across the street from USF Sarasota-Manatee and near Ringling and New College, this family-owned coffeehouse and German-style bakery offers coffee and comfort food for students and other North Trail residents. Mama G's serves Joffrey’s drip coffee along with cappuccinos, lattes and all your other standard coffee options, as well as a slew of smoothies. It also offers a wide variety of baked goods, including sweet and savory pastries, fresh breads, pretzels and more."