Village Café
Large portions and friendly service.
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Village Café
Everything from breakfast favorites to salads, sandwiches and burgers in a relaxed family atmosphere.

Ophelia's on the Bay
A Sarasota fine dining tradition. Fresh menus daily, quality service, and romantic outdoor dining on the water.

Sarasota top10 Dining

Sarasota and the surrounding region offer a food extravaganza with more than 840 restaurants, most of which are locally owned. Top this off with the fact that within a 25 mile radius of Sarasota you’ll find more Zagat Guide, Trend Dining Award, and Distinguished Restaurants of North America than any other area in Florida! 

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You’ll find a variety of choices when it comes to cuisine and the dining experience. From casual to fine dining, the Sarasota area has it all. Places to dine outdoors and take in a beautiful sunset abound. The area also includes plenty of options for family with an abundance of restaurants offering kid-friendly menu items and a fun atmosphere.

Besides fantastic fresh seafood, authentic Italian, Peruvian and even traditional Amish, you’ll find most restaurants offers something with Floribbean flare. Featuring the freshest ingredients, complex medleys of spices and generous uses of fresh fruit, especially citrus and tropical, these exotic flavors create a taste unique to Florida. To satisfy your sweet tooth, you can’t leave Florida without having a slice of key lime pie. The pie has a tart kick and is a staple on most Florida restaurant menus.

Village Café
Open daily for breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Everything from breakfast favorites to salads, sandwiches and burgers in a relaxed family atmosphere. Wide variety of healthy (and not so healthy) choices. Large portions and ...read more

Lido Beach Grille & Tiki Bar
The Lido Beach Resort offers three tropical setting restaurants. Café Lido features casual indoor/outdoor patio dining for lunch and dinner. The beach and poolside Tiki Bar has food, libations and beautiful sunsets, while the Lido Beach ...read more

Siesta Key Oyster Bar
A casual Key West-style setting. Features oysters on the half shell, fresh seafood, award-winning wings, flatbread pizza, salads, burgers, Cajun crab dip and steamed mussels in white wine sauce. Big G’s Crustacean Happy Hour daily from 3 to ...read more

The Crow's Nest
The first floor features a casual tavern. A great place for a meal or late-night snack. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights. A romantic upscale dining room is located on the second floor. Features panoramic views of the Intracoastal ...read more

Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar
The coolest hotspot in Sarasota features more than a dozen different frozen daiquiris. Visit the raw bar in Siesta Key Village for oysters and shooters, or dig in at the deck with classic American fare. Live music Fridays, Saturdays and ...read more

Café Gabbiano
Authentic cuisine from Southern Italy by classically trained Chef Pietro Migliaccio. This moderately priced restaurant offers live music, an extensive wine list and a private dining room. Expect the very best with made-to-order dishes, ...read more

Ophelia's on the Bay
A premier spot for dining on Little Sarasota Bay. Dine in one of two glass-walled, casually elegant dining rooms or outside on the dockside open-air patio. Offers a blend of cuisines and influences fusing new world with old, American ...read more

Casey Key Fish House
Casey Key Fish House and Tiki Bar offers waterside dining in a relaxed atmoshphere. Enjoy fresh fish and seafood, with choices for landlubbers too. Open daily. Live music at the Tiki Bar.  ...read more

The Chart House
The dramatic interior decor of this tropical retreat nearly outshines the breathtaking view of the Gulf of Mexico. Always delivers with a menu stocked with fresh seafood. Renowned chefs tailor the menu to complement local cuisine with a ...read more

Troyer's Dutch Heritage
Experience the warm and inviting culture and home-style cooking of Sarasota's Pinecraft Mennonite and Amish community. Comfort foods such as golden chicken and mashed potatoe, to tender roast beef, fresh baked bread and a fantastic fresh ...read more