Find the best Restaurants in Sarasota and Siesta Key

No matter what your craving may be - Sarasota restaurants have it and serve it.

There are really good elegant restaurants for fine dining, some great Italians, waterfront restaurants with spectacular views, romantic restaurants for special occasions and inexpensive places for the whole family.

Discover hot spots where you can mingle with the in crowd and some great seafood restaurants where you can enjoy local Florida catches.

Stay in the know: We feature detailed reviews of our favorite top Sarasota restaurants written by our editors and city scouts.

Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant

121 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, FL, 34217

(941) 896-9737

Blue Marlin's cuisine focuses on daily fresh fish brought in directly from the Cortez fishing fleet. Daily, local fish selections not only provides ...

Boca

19 S Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL, 34236

(941) 256-3565

Tip: Get the staff meal, uniquely created everyday!

Buttermilk

5520 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34232

(941) 487-8949

C'est La Vie

1553 Main Steet, Sarasota, FL, 34236

941-906-9575

Coffee Shop • Breakfast • Lunch • Pastries Top10 Tip: Monte Carlo Sandwich, Crepes, Quiches, Fruit Tarts, C'EST LA VIE is located under the ...

Cafe BarBosso

5501 Palmer Crossing Circle, Sarasota, FL, 34233

(941) 922-7999

At Cafe Barbosso, you'll find Italian favorites with a modern twist. Cafe BarBosso is a humble little Peasant Italian place in Sarasota with ...

Cafe L'Europe

431 St. Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL, 34236

941-388-4415

European Cuisine • Lunch • Dinner • Outside Seating • Dog friendly • Dog Menu Established in 1973 in John Ringling's original real estate ...

Captain Curt's Crab and Oyster Bar

1200 Old Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34242

941 349-3885

Seafood • Burgers • Tiki Bar • Happy Hour Captain Curt's is known for the Worlds best Clam Chowder! Fans are ordering Clam Chowder by the ...

Chaz 51 Steakhouse

549 US 41 BYPASS NORTH, Venice, FL, 34285

(941) 484-6200

Chaz 51 Steakhouse is a foodie destination offering high-end cuisine to challenge even those with the most discerning tastes. Experience the ...

Clean Juice

5215 University Pkwy Suite 104, Sarasota, FL, 34201

941-822-8160

USDA Organic • Smoothies • Bites • Bowls • Organic Cleanses Top10 Tip: The Nutty Bowl, Avocado Toast, Mangos'n Cream Smoothie, ... ...

Cupcakes A Go Go

2079 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34239

941-952-1114

Award Winning Custom Decorated CupcakesTop10 Tip: Best cupcakes for every occasionAll of our cupcakes are baked fresh to your order, and hand ...

Curry Station

3550 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231

941-924-7222

Indian Cuisine • Lunch • Dinner At Curry Station, a wide variety of Indian dishes are prepared in styles ranging from traditional, southern, ...

Daiquiri Deck - Anna Maria Island

107 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, 34217

(941) 253-3300

Laid-back and casual like Anna Maria Island itself, you can count on Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar for great Seafood, fresh Oysters and, of course, the best ...

Daiquiri Deck - Island of Venice

300 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL, 34285

(941) 488-0649

Best Frozen Daiquiris & Oysters in Venice! Known for our many selections of tasty frozen daiquiris, we also have a full menu that is sure to have ...

Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar Siesta Key

5254 Ocean Boulevard, Sarasota, FL, 34242

(941) 349-8697

Best Frozen Daiquiris and Oysters in Sarasota! The original and world famous Daiquiri Deck is located in the heart of Siesta Key Village in Sarasota, ...

Demetrios Restaurant & Pizza

4410 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34231

941-922-1585

Lunch • Dinner • Glutenfree Pizza • Kids Menu top10 Tip: Demetrio's Pizzeria has been as Sarasota's landmark on the trail since 1975. Dino ...

Drunken Poet Cafe

1572 Main Street, Sarasota, FL, 34236

941-955-8404

Thai Cuisine • Sushi • Lunch • Dinner top10 Tip: Think sushi. Think Thai food. Authentic Thai food!! Each of the dishes is so beautifully ...

Flavios Brick Oven and Bar

5239 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key, FL, 34242

941.349.0995

Flavio Brick Oven Pizza is known for their fine homemade Northern Italian Cuisine and the great happy hour (try a Margarita and a glass of house ...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse

2001 Siesta Dr. , Suite 101, Sarasota, FL, 34239

941-358-9463

Steakhouse • Winebar • Dinner Since the first Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar opened in 1998, we've raised the standard of excellence for ...

Green Zebra Cafe

1377 Main Street, Sarasota, FL, 34236

(941) 388-2848

Vegan • Organic • Smoothies • Raw Cuisine Top10 Tip: Acai Bowl, Avocado Toast, ... Green Zebra Cafe is a family owned restaurant located on the ...

Hurricane Hanks

5346 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL, 34217

941-778-5788

A favorite of locals and visitors alike! Great food built with fresh high quality ingredients and a casual atmosphere that is friendly and welcoming. ...

Kurtos Chimney Cake

1312 Main Street, Sarasota, FL, 34236

(941) 203-8541

Freshly baked sweet & savory pastries & sandwich breads with a variety of toppings and fillings. Urban casual grab & go food: quick, fresh, ...

Libby's Cafe Bar

1917 South Osprey Ave., Sarasota, FL, 34239

941-487-7300

This Neighborhood Brasserie is located in the heart of Southside Village. Libby's has won over the hearts and palates of diners since opening in ...

Lila Sarasota

1576 Main Street, Sarasota, FL, 34236

941-296-1042

Mar Vista Restaurant

760 Broadway St., Longboat Key, FL, 34228

941-383-2391

top10 Tip: Mar Vista, with it's old Florida charm, is located on the picture perfect bayside of North Longboat Key. Enjoy a delicious meal inside the ...

Marina Jack

Two Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL, 34236

941-365-4232

Marina Jack introduces unparalleled dining in a spectacular facility. Theater seating offers panoramic views over the marina, downtown, Sarasota Bay, ...

Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurants

8405 Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34243

(941) 359-9303

Margaritas, Avocado Salad, Quesadillas, ... From the moment you step through the door at mi Pueblo, you will think you are in Mexico. All your senses ...

Mi Pueblo Venice - Brick Yard Plaza

530 U.S. 41 Bypass, Venice, Florida, 34292

(941) 486-0005

The food is traditional Mexican food made with fresh ingredients. From the moment you step through the door at mi Pueblo and enjoy our authentic ...

Millies

3900 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL, 34233

941-923-4054

Breakfast • Lunch • Afternoon Tea • Tea Parties • CateringMillie's serves up breakfast and lunch every single day of the week. You can't say ...

Napule Ristorante Italiano

7129 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34231

941-556-9639

Italian • Pizza • Lunch • DinnerOne of the best authentic pizzas in town!Napule offers a traditional and delicious full menu, from pizza al ...

O'Leary's Tiki Bar and Grill

5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota

941 953-7505

Top10Tip: This is one place you don't want to miss: Waterfront bar and restaurant, steps from downtown, hot spot to meet the local who is who. Relax ...

Pastry Art Bakery

1512 Main Street, Sarasota, FL, 34236

941-955-7545

Coffee Shop • Breakfast • Lunch • Pastry Bakery • Outdoor Seating Top10 Tip: Pastries, Prosciutto Panini ...

Sage SRQ

1216 First Street, Sarasota, FL, 34236

(941) 445-5660

Sage features a multi-level dining room with a vintage copper cocktail bar, 3400 sq. ft. of private event space and a covered rooftop lounge with ...

Selva

1345 Main St., Sarasota, FL, 34236

941-362-4427

Selva's Nuevo Latino cuisine represents the marriage of exotic flavors from Latin America and the United States. Special emphasis on Peruvian dishes ...

Sharky's On the Pier

1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL, 34285

(941) 488-1456

A warm welcome to all to dine, dance, and have fun. It doesn't matter if you're a local Florida Cracker, visiting grandma or grandpa, or just ...

Siesta Key Oyster Bar - SKOB

5238 Ocean BLVD, Sarasota, FL, 34242

941.346.5443

This local hangout with the laidback, beachy atmosphere will get you right into the Island Spirit! Tasty oysters, ice cold beer, great food, live ...

Spearfish Grille

1265 Old Stickney Point Rd, Siesta Key, FL, 34242

(941) 349-1971

Tip: Creative seafood dishes & island style food. Spearfish Grille is serving quality interpretations of classic dishes and new and creative ventures ...

The Beach Bistro

6600 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, FL, 34217

(941) 778-6444

The Beach Bistro has consistently been awarded the highest ZAGAT scores in the state of Florida for best food and has been honored with inclusion in ...

The Beachhouse Restaurant

200 Gulf Drive North, Anna Maria Island, FL, 34217

(941) 779-2222

top10 Tip: The BeachHouse Restaurant is located in Bradenton Beach at the west end of Cortez Road. It is the perfect place for family dining with ...

The Clever Cup

6530 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL, 34231

941-447-8383

Coffee Shop • Locally Roasted Coffee • Pastries Top10 Tip: Add flavor shots to your coffee ...

The Doctor's Office

Holmes Beach, FL, 34217

(941) 213-9926

Craft Cocktail Bar & Bar Fare.For many years the space now occupied by the Doctors Office bar was in fact the real doctors office for the island's ...

The Original Egg

4031 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231

941-922-2868

The Original Egg has been a breakfast, lunch and cocktail tradition with locals and celebrities alike since 1985. The Original Egg is family owned ...