Guidebook for Sarasota
Food Scene
Venezia Italian Restaurant
373 St Armands CirAmazing Italian food!!!
Two for one small daiquiris for happy hour. Good food and atmosphere.
34 locals recommend
Daiquiri Deck St. Armands Circle
325 John Ringling BlvdTwo for one small daiquiris for happy hour. Good food and atmosphere.
Shore St. Armands
465 John Ringling BlvdAmazing venue great food always an experience...
Great Caribbean themed restaurant/bar, family friendly and live music most nights.
24 locals recommend
Cha Cha Coconuts
417 St Armands CirGreat Caribbean themed restaurant/bar, family friendly and live music most nights.
Clasico Cafe Bar
1341 Main StDelicious cuisine and fun nighttime spot.
Great food and prices. $5 burgers on Mondays. Great happy hour food and drinks.
29 locals recommend
Patricks 1481
1481 Main StGreat food and prices. $5 burgers on Mondays. Great happy hour food and drinks.
Ummmm, because it's where Brandon and Chuck had their first date in 2004, oh and the food is great too. We like Italian food.
36 locals recommend
Caragiulo's Italian American
69 S Palm AveUmmmm, because it's where Brandon and Chuck had their first date in 2004, oh and the food is great too. We like Italian food.
Ridiculously large menu but amazing seafood as well as anything else you can imagine.
16 locals recommend
Barnacle Bill's Seafood
1526 Main StRidiculously large menu but amazing seafood as well as anything else you can imagine.
Yume Sushi
1532 Main StGreat sushi and atmosphere, reasonably priced for Main St.
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
412 Gulf of Mexico DrGreat atmosphere and food. Fresh seafood.
Starbucks
1375 S Tamiami TrailBecause we can't live without it.
Great ribs and tacos. Service is a 5 but food is an 9. Upstairs is a fancier more intimate, partnered restaurant with a separate menu. We haven't been up there yet.
6 locals recommend
The Terrace at Surf Shack
328 John Ringling BlvdGreat ribs and tacos. Service is a 5 but food is an 9. Upstairs is a fancier more intimate, partnered restaurant with a separate menu. We haven't been up there yet.
Nancy's Bar-B-Q
14475 State Road 70 EGreat BBQ joint, very casual but delicious.
Delicious noodle bowls here, and just about everything else. Atmosphere not the best.
40 locals recommend
Pho Cali
1578 Main StDelicious noodle bowls here, and just about everything else. Atmosphere not the best.
Crab & Fin Restaurant
420 St Armands CirYUMMY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Toasted Mango Cafe
430 N Tamiami TrailOwens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtDowntown Sarasota
1383 Main Stmarina jacks
2 Marina PlazaIndigenous Restaurant
239 S Links AveThe Overton
1420 Boulevard of the ArtsC'est La Vie
1553 Main StTommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
300 John Ringling BlvdStar Fish Company
12306 46th Ave WColumbia Restaurant
411 St Armands CirDrunken Poet Cafe
1572 Main St
Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon AveGecko’s Grill & Pub
1900 Hillview StState Street Eating House + Cocktails
1533 State StFirst Watch
1395 Main StLibby's Neighborhood Brasserie
1917 S Osprey AveCafe Epicure
1298 N Palm AveEverything Else
Been around for years, smells you can't resist but lines for days.... a little pricy too, worth the wait though
35 locals recommend
Kilwins
312 John Ringling BlvdBeen around for years, smells you can't resist but lines for days.... a little pricy too, worth the wait though
This is where Brandon works as a part time hair stylist. You can schedule with him directly, prior to your arrival at 941-962-7546
The Little Salon
1776 Main StreetThis is where Brandon works as a part time hair stylist. You can schedule with him directly, prior to your arrival at 941-962-7546
Go get a massage or have a day of beauty at this award winning spa. For massages ask for Brittany. She's our friend.
7 locals recommend
The Met Day Spa & Salon
35 S Boulevard of the PresidentsGo get a massage or have a day of beauty at this award winning spa. For massages ask for Brittany. She's our friend.
Save Our Seabirds
1708 Ken Thompson PkwyThe Gator Club
1490 Main StThe Five O'clock Club
1930 Hillview StSmokin' Joes
1448 Main StMcCurdy's Comedy Theatre
1923 Ringling BlvdArts & Culture
Nice and newer theater playing all the top movies. Applebee's next door usually offers movie/dinner combo specials.
66 locals recommend
Regal Hollywood - Sarasota
1993 Main StNice and newer theater playing all the top movies. Applebee's next door usually offers movie/dinner combo specials.
Burns Court Cinemas
506 Burns CtThey serve beer and wine and host different events and films.
This is an all day experience. From John Ringling's home to the museum of fine art, the rose garden and delicious restaurant Treviso lots to see and do.
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdThis is an all day experience. From John Ringling's home to the museum of fine art, the rose garden and delicious restaurant Treviso lots to see and do.
Lots of great entertainers enjoy performing for us at this gorgeous venue. Book tickets ahead...
154 locals recommend
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailLots of great entertainers enjoy performing for us at this gorgeous venue. Book tickets ahead...
Really fun for kids and adults. Also great for a rainy day excursion.
532 locals recommend
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyReally fun for kids and adults. Also great for a rainy day excursion.
Good old family friendly park with snack bar. You can feed the flamingos there.
296 locals recommend
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdGood old family friendly park with snack bar. You can feed the flamingos there.
Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy Closed from May 25, 2019 to Novermber 29,2019
2121 N Tamiami TrailSarasota Classic Car Museum
5500 N Tamiami TrailSightseeing
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StJust awesome. Please go.
Great spot, plenty of grills for cooking out. Strong current though. New facilities and plenty of parking.
29 locals recommend
South Lido Park
2201 Benjamin Franklin DrGreat spot, plenty of grills for cooking out. Strong current though. New facilities and plenty of parking.
Essentials
Great if you didn't rent a car. A fancy version of this restaurant chain with a hot food bar and is accessible by island trolley.
40 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Shoppes of Bay Isles
525 Bay Isles PkwyGreat if you didn't rent a car. A fancy version of this restaurant chain with a hot food bar and is accessible by island trolley.
CVS
845 4th St NAlso close by and nice and new.
Whole Foods Market
1451 1st StShopping
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrSt Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirWestfield Siesta Key
3501 S Tamiami TrailCanned Ham Vintage
2081 12th StreetEllenton Premium Outlets
5461 Factory Shops BlvdWestfield Brandon
459 Brandon Town Center Dr