Guidebook For Sarasota
Food scene
Guerrero's Bakery and Mexican Restaurant
3557 Webber StBest Mexican in the area! Very reasonably priced too.
Yummy House China Bistro Sarasota
1737 S Tamiami TrailDelicious Chinese
Caragiulo's Italian American
69 S Palm AveAwesome Italian
Bonefish Grill
8101 Cooper Creek BlvdSteps from your front door.
Irish 31 Sarasota
3750 S Tamiami TrailBrand-New Grill and pub nearby.
Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge Landings
4910 S Tamiami TrailHibachi-Style dining.
Great place on Siesta to sit outside and have a nice drink and meal.
7 locals recommend
Daiquiri Deck Siesta Key Village
5250 Ocean BoulevardGreat place on Siesta to sit outside and have a nice drink and meal.
BEST Italian food in Sarasota. Love the Spaghetti and meatballs.
11 locals recommend
Valentino Pizzeria Trattoria
4045 Clark RdBEST Italian food in Sarasota. Love the Spaghetti and meatballs.
Authentic French Bakery. If you're a bread lover, please go here. Everytime I bite into a piece of their bread I feel like I'm eating a piece of heaven!
8 locals recommend
Rendez Vous French Bakery
2117 Siesta DrAuthentic French Bakery. If you're a bread lover, please go here. Everytime I bite into a piece of their bread I feel like I'm eating a piece of heaven!
Supermarkets
Lucky's Market
3501 S Tamiami TrailFairly new to our area. Try the Root Beer on tap. The Best!
Trader Joe's
4101 S Tamiami TrailTrader Joes - Enough Said.
Publix Super Market at Shops at Siesta Row
3825 S Osprey AveClose to the Home
Whole Foods Market
1451 1st StI just love this place. Awesome hot buffet bar.
Night Clubs & Bars
The Beach Club
5151 Ocean BlvdThe Five O'clock Club
1930 Hillview StSarasota Classic
Clasico Cafe Bar
1341 Main StPopular place for drinks and dancing all week long.
Another one of Sarasota's long established nightclubs. Live bands every night.
96 locals recommend
The Gator Club
1490 Main StAnother one of Sarasota's long established nightclubs. Live bands every night.
Shopping
Bars, Shops, Ice Cream, etc. -- This is just a great place to take a stroll after a long day at the beach.
Best mall in Sarasota! Has an Apple store. Also has a nice indoor play area for the kids to play.
326 locals recommend
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrBest mall in Sarasota! Has an Apple store. Also has a nice indoor play area for the kids to play.
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirEllenton Premium Outlets
5461 Factory Shops BlvdGood place for great prices on everything.
Parks and Nature
Great walking trails. This is a great place to go and have a nice walk.
60 locals recommend
Celery Fields
6893 Palmer BlvdGreat walking trails. This is a great place to go and have a nice walk.
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Take an airboat ride and see tons of Alligators.
Beautiful gardens and trees throughout. Nice history of a Sarasota landmark. Kids will love the play area too.
433 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StBeautiful gardens and trees throughout. Nice history of a Sarasota landmark. Kids will love the play area too.
See wild animals of all kinds...bears, lions, birds, etc. Better than a zoo!
158 locals recommend
Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdSee wild animals of all kinds...bears, lions, birds, etc. Better than a zoo!
Museums
Must see! This is where the Ringling Circus all started. Has a really cool circus museum and of course, the Ringling mansion right on Sarasota Bay!
305 locals recommend
Ringling Museum station
Must see! This is where the Ringling Circus all started. Has a really cool circus museum and of course, the Ringling mansion right on Sarasota Bay!
Great place to bring the kids!
Another great bounce place for the kids.
Feed Flamingos from your hand! Large turtles, Parrot show and more interesting things here.
296 locals recommend
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdFeed Flamingos from your hand! Large turtles, Parrot show and more interesting things here.
Bounce Down Under
935 N Beneva RdBounce all day for one low price. Your kids will love it! and so will you.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
6180 Edgelake DrIndoor play area is heavenly. Air-conditioned, plenty of seating for parents.
326 locals recommend
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrIndoor play area is heavenly. Air-conditioned, plenty of seating for parents.