9105 Midnight Pass Rd - (941) 349-2212 | map | website
Enjoy a lovely bay view, indoors or outdoors, with creative continental food, though the menu is expansive enough to incorporate some Asian and American flair too.
Key words: bay view, Siesta Key, seafood, continental cuisine

5238 Ocean Blvd - (941) 346-5443 | map | website

Drive down Ocean Boulevard on almost any given day, and you’re bound to see the outdoor patio at the Siesta Key Oyster Bar (SKOB) spilling over with people (which makes it a great place to take visitors). There’s often live music, so it can get pretty loud and fun. Chris ordered the “happy hour” oysters-on-the-half shell special: $5 for 12 oysters. We shared a calamari appetizer, which was extremely good. Chris then had the shrimp skewers and I had the seared scallops. Chris liked his shrimp, but my scallops were pretty sandy (scallops shouldn’t crunch) and fishy-smelling. The rice that came with both was probably Uncle Ben’s. Each entree came soup or salad (we opted for the Cesar, which was nothing to write home about). This casual seafood joint is the place to see and be seen, great for people watching and cocktails, happy hour and live music. Don’t wear anything nice here– this is a shorts and flip-flops kind of place. Be sure to use your Entertainment Book coupon for $8 off an entree.
Key words: local favorite, seafood, cocktails, outdoor seating, casual, Siesta Key, happy hour, live music, near the beach

6631 Midnight Pass Rd - (941) 349-4024 | map | website
With a name like “Miguel’s,” you might think you’re in for Mexican food. But tucked in the corner of this small strip mall is some of the finest upscale Continental cuisine you’ll find in Sarasota. The ambiance is romantic and refined. Incredible Dover sole and the rack of lamb are cut tableside right before your eyes. The bananas foster and the cherries jubilee for dessert will bring tears of joy to your eyes. Dress nicely– this is not a jeans-and-t-shirt restaurant.
Key words: upscale, Continental cuisine, romantic restaurant

5023 Ocean Blvd - (941) 349-0158 | map | website
With picnic benches on the outdoor patio, cold beer on tap, and a name like "The Old Salty Dog," you can guess that this is casual Key dining. The Old Salty Dog has sandwiches, burgers, salads, and a few appetizers, but the real draw is the amazing fish & chips with malt vinegar that will outdo any fish & chips you’ve ever tasted.
Key words: Siesta Key, outdoor seating, casual dining, family friendly

210 Avenida Madera - (941) 346-2750 | map | website
The Broken Egg isn’t one of Sarasota’s favorite breakfast spots for nothing. This very popular restaurant serves amazing breakfasts and lunches, pastries, and the best omlettes in town. Located on beautiful Siesta Key, the Broken Egg is ideal for those sunny summer weekends. Plan to get there early, though– this place is always crowded (but the service is fast).
Key Words: Siesta Key, breakfast, lunch, local favorite