Local Restaurants

Locally Refreshing Restaurants In Sarasota Florida

H2O Bistro

Presenting an “Out of the Blue” dining experience for gourmands who seek true authenticity, our casual dining atmosphere is reminiscent of the quaint boutique cafés found throughout Europe. Each morning we start the day by brewing fresh coffee and offering a variety of enticing breakfast delights. As the day progresses exceptional salads, distinctive flatbreads and sandwiches, and elegant entrees and light bites are offered. Continue to wind down your evening with an offering from our decadent dessert and fine wine menu.

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Sam Sneads

Sam Snead’s Taverns are part of a fine family of restaurants that specialize in great food and quality service. The menu provides fresh entrées of Certified Angus Beef, Chicken and Seafood, not to mention a wide variety of soups, salads and fresh homemade desserts.

Chart House

Since 1961, Chart House Restaurants has been dedicated to providing the ideal fine dining experience. With 24 historic, waterfront and showcase locations across the U.S., Chart House offers incomparable views and personal attention that you’re sure to appreciate. Chart House offers top-of-the-catch seafood, succulent steaks and decadent desserts. Choose from our famous entrées such as Snapper Hemingway, Shrimp Fresca and our succulent, slow roasted Prime Rib. We also offer a daily selection of fresh fish, an extensive collection of fine wines and whiskies, and decadent desserts, like our famous Hot Chocolate Lava Cake.

Barnacle Bills

Barnacle Bill's Seafood Restaurant and Market in Sarasota Florida is the First Choice for anyone who has experienced our menu. For the past decade we've been named the Number One Seafood Restaurant in Sarasota. Specializing in Freshly Delivered Crab, Select Market Fish, Shellfish and Gourmet Chef Sauces we also offer Aged Steaks, Signature Chicken Dishes and Southern Comfort Classics that keep our Patrons coming back for more.

Hyde Park

The Renaissance of the classic American steakhouse back in the 1980’s was just underway when The Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse made its debut as the first New York-style steakhouse in two of Ohio’s largest markets – Cleveland & Columbus. It has over 12 locations now, And Sarasota’s location is a wonderful place to enjoy happy hour or just a nice steak dinner. Specializing in Fine, Aged Steaks & Chops, Lobster and Fresh Fish.

Tommy Bahamas

Sit back and enjoy the island lifestyle at St. Armands Circle. Situated at the entrance to the lushly landscaped island of Lido Key, ocean breezes add to the tropical ambiance of your dining experience. Savor our chef's eclectic, tropical fare or just unwind with one of our many delicious cocktails. Dinner reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.

Patty George’s

Pattigeorge's draws its culinary inspiration from coastlines around the globe, bringing together American regional favorites, Italian traditions, exotic Asian flavors and exciting Caribbean and Latin American nuances. Combined with the great seafood bounty of our own local waters, grilled and barbecued meats, sizzling stir-frys, crisp greens and house baked desserts, PG's offers guests a way of eating designed to please modern palates. PG's cares deeply about quality and freshness in all of its dishes..

Marina Jacks

Marina Jack introduces unparalleled dining in a spectacular facility. Theater seating offers panoramic views over the marina, downtown, Sarasota Bay, Big Pass and out to the Gulf of Mexico. Menus incorporating the best of Marina Jack favorites along with the most current fresh seafood dishes are offered daily for lunch and dinner. The dining room features breathtaking architecture, a stunning lounge area, saltwater aquarium and dramatic use of fiber optic lighting. An open-air raw bar adjacent to the Deep Six Lounge adds to the excitement, offering casual dining and cocktails dockside.

Sports Page

The Sports Page has been a landmark in Sarasota for 20 years. We have been under the same management for 12 years, and have been voted the Best Sports Bar in Sarasota for the past 10 years. We offer a friendly, casual atmosphere that is in the heart of Sarasota. We're located on lower Main Street, just minutes from many local attractions, and about a five minute walk from Sarasota Bay. We have 12 TV's that are hooked up to Direct TV Satellite, so you can catch all of your favorite sporting events. We also have other games to keep you entertained, as well as an ATM machine. Large parties are always welcome!

Ceviche

The Ceviche menu is comprised of over 100 different hot and cold tapas, as well as paellas and cazuelas. Most of the tapas recipes are from Northern Spain and Catalan. Many of the products are imported directly to the restaurant to maintain the authenticity of the dishes. An exclusive Spanish wine list has been carefully designed by the owners and the Sangria has been voted "Best in Tampa Bay."

Columbia

The Columbia Restaurant Sarasota is located on St. Armands Circle in Lido Key. Relax in one of our Mediterranean style dining rooms or enjoy an outdoor table on the patio while sampling our award winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine. Enjoy lunch or dinner while surrounded by the circle's paradise of lush tropical landscaping that create an international atmosphere of friendly warmth, enduring elegance, and timeless style. Columbia Sarasota opened in 1959 on St. Armands Circle, and is now the oldest restaurant in Sarasota.

Two Senorita’s

Two Senoritas is a family restaurant dedicated to serving the finest of foods and atmosphere of Mexico and the Southwest. We feature many specialty menu items in addition to all your classic favorite enchiladas, quesadillas, and fajitas. We use only the freshest ingredients, right down to our salsa, guacamole, and piping-hot flour tortillas, all of which are homemade daily. Our lunches and dinners are authentic, affordable, and prepared as they are ordered. So sit back and enjoy. It is our pleasure to serve you.

Mattison’s City Grill

Located in the heart of downtown Sarasota, Mattison's City Grille is perfect for Market Day Saturday breakfast, Sunday Brunch, lunch, dinner, late night dining, and enjoying drinks at our outdoor, covered bar with live music. Chef Paul Mattison has created an award-winning, exciting al fresco menu with an Italian edge from casual sandwiches, to brick-oven pizzas; from mouth watering lamb, filet and fresh seafood, to special salads and appetizers all with Chef Paul Mattison's signature finesse and flair. You will come for the atmosphere, and stay for the food.

Yume Sushi

Yume Sushi is one of many sushi restaurants in Sarasota but the restaurant rises above the masses by delivering culinary etiquette combined with visionary delight. For example, one of the specialty sushi rolls is achieved by tucking pink salmon neatly between thin veggie slices. The result is a comestible transcendance that must be experienced to be fully appreciated. Sit at a table or sit at the full sushi bar. The staff is attentive and the spring rolls are unmatched. One visit practically guarantees repeat returns. By far this is one of the busiest sushi restaurants in Sarasota

Derek’s Culinary Casualty’s

Derek's is a restaurant with attitude, atmosphere and some really great food. We call it Progressive American Cuisine. When chef Derek Barnes created the menu, he recognized that this is a place for more adventurous eaters but also a place for a cross-section of visitors, some of whom might have less daring tastes than their dining partners.

Mozaic

The idea of MoZaic restaurant came alive more than ten years ago while brainstorming words that could define the kind of cuisine, service, and atmosphere we desire to bring to our guests. The Southern French- and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine is flavorful, fresh, and fits into the healthier lifestyle popular in Southwest Florida. MoZaic is committed to a guest-friendly cuisine that is seasonal and market driven, utilizing fruits and vegetables from local farmers and seafood from surrounding waters.

Bijou Café

The Bijou Café is a charming Continental-American restaurant located in the heart of Sarasota’s downtown Theatre & Arts District just two blocks from the Ritz Carlton. Over the years our cuisine, award-winning wine list and exemplary unobtrusive service have set the standard for dining on the Sun Coast and established us as one of Sarasota’s most sought after fine dining destinations

Braza

At Braza, guests are tempted with a bountiful salad area featuring gourmet salad items, seasonal vegetables, traditional Brazilian dishes, and French specialties. After, in the tradition of the Gauchos, the talented Meat Carvers serve straight from the grill, various cuts of beef, chicken, lamb and pork carved tableside. To complement the meal, guests are offered, à la carte, an assortment of fresh Brazilian and French desserts. With a generous variety of items, this continuous dining experience will please even the most discerning appetites. This fixed-price meal is truly an unlimited dining feast

Micheal’s on East

The décor grabs your attention the minute you walk in the door, and when you sit down with our menu you’ll know that no matter what you choose, it’s going to be fabulous. Michael’s on East is a triumph of inspired cuisine, world-class wines and superior hospitality. The restaurant’s extraordinary atmosphere and intimate piano bar create an unparalleled dining experience. For 20 years, Sarasota has made Michael’s its gastronomic sanctuary!

Libby’s

Libby’s Café & Bar offers diners a comfortable yet refined atmosphere in Sarasota’s popular Hillview neighborhood on Osprey. Showcasing locally grown produce and indigenous ingredients, Chef Fran Casciato’s “Florida Cuisine” delivers an authentic and creative seasonal-based dining experience, be it in one of our spacious and lively bars, outdoor dining area or more intimate dining room. A varied menu offers small plate to full-dinner options that allow diners to stop in for a quick bite and cocktail or enjoy a more leisurely, full-service affair.

El Greco

El Greco Café welcomes you to the "Landmark of Sarasota". Located in the heart of Downtown, El Greco Café brings you a menu with bustling flavors from across the Mediterranean. The chefs prepare a medley of dishes from authentic, traditional delicacies to the more modern and sophisticated fares. Whether you're out in beautiful Sarasota on a date, a meeting, or a family dinner, El Greco Café can satisfy your tastes.

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