Guidebook for Sarasota
Drinks & Nightlife
It's an AWESOME Tiki Bar on the bay/water - beautiful sunsets!
171 locals recommend
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrIt's an AWESOME Tiki Bar on the bay/water - beautiful sunsets!
Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill
5253 Ocean BlvdTiki Bar, Good Music!
This is a fun night life place that has live music and an awesome atmosphere!
96 locals recommend
The Gator Club
1490 Main StThis is a fun night life place that has live music and an awesome atmosphere!
If you are looking for line dancing and a fun atmosphere! Here is your place! They even have line dancing lessons throughout the week.
White Buffalo Saloon
5377 McIntosh RdIf you are looking for line dancing and a fun atmosphere! Here is your place! They even have line dancing lessons throughout the week.
Evie's Tavern & Grill
1560 Main StreetEnjoy food or enjoy it after hours for some drinks!
Pangea Alchemy Lab
1564 Main StAn amazing Speakeasy in Sarasota!
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
1255 N Palm AveRooftop Bar is a fun experience!
Food Scene
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean BlvdGood Food, Great Bands, Awesome Atmosphere!
Sun Garden Cafe
210 Avenida MaderaThe food is Awesome!
Mandeville is a wonderful place to sit outside and enjoy local beers. Have fun playing some outdoor games in a laid back atmosphere.
28 locals recommend
Mandeville Beer Garden
428 N Lemon AveMandeville is a wonderful place to sit outside and enjoy local beers. Have fun playing some outdoor games in a laid back atmosphere.
Enjoy delicious oysters and seafood in a wonderful atmosphere!
167 locals recommend
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean BlvdEnjoy delicious oysters and seafood in a wonderful atmosphere!
When in Sarasota, you definitely should enjoy seafood! Walt's has a great assortment and delicious fresh fish!
150 locals recommend
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailWhen in Sarasota, you definitely should enjoy seafood! Walt's has a great assortment and delicious fresh fish!
A great mix of Seafood and Steak - something for everyone! Best lunch deal in town
30 locals recommend
Connors Steak & Seafood
3501 S Tamiami TrailA great mix of Seafood and Steak - something for everyone! Best lunch deal in town
First Watch
1395 Main StThis restaurant may be a chain but it is a great breakfast spot!
The food is delicious in this whole in the wall cafe/bakery!
7 locals recommend
The Oasis Cafe & Bakery
3542 S Osprey AveThe food is delicious in this whole in the wall cafe/bakery!
Looking for Italian food? This place is great for you! Walk around St. Armands circle and stop by for delicious food.
28 locals recommend
Venezia Italian Restaurant
373 St Armands CirLooking for Italian food? This place is great for you! Walk around St. Armands circle and stop by for delicious food.
Take a walk around Bay Front Park or enjoy a nice dinner on the water at Marina Jacks, both are wonderful experiences!
257 locals recommend
marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaTake a walk around Bay Front Park or enjoy a nice dinner on the water at Marina Jacks, both are wonderful experiences!
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
5353 S Tamiami TrailAnother great Seafood restaurant in town!
Italian or Seafood! Something for everyone!
14 locals recommend
Speaks Clam Bar - Seafood - St Armands
29 N Boulevard of the PresidentsItalian or Seafood! Something for everyone!
This restaurant is located in the Amish part of town in Sarasota. The food does not disappoint, neither does the portions!
109 locals recommend
Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista StThis restaurant is located in the Amish part of town in Sarasota. The food does not disappoint, neither does the portions!
El Melvin Cocina Mexicana
1355 Main StGreat Mexican restaurant in Downtown Sarasota!
Pacific Rim
1859 Hillview StSushi and more! It is all great!
Southside Deli
1825 Hillview StLooking for a deli to bring food to the beach?
Southside Deli is your place!!
Sightseeing
Siesta Beach
It's the most beautiful beach in the USA!
Rooftop Bar at the Westin in downtown Sarasota. Great view of the city and the bay. Valet parking.
72 locals recommend
The Westin Sarasota
100 Marina View DrRooftop Bar at the Westin in downtown Sarasota. Great view of the city and the bay. Valet parking.
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrAnother great beach option!
Shopping
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirUniversity Town Center (UTC) is an amazing shopping center. Visit if you are looking for a wonderful shopping experience!
22 locals recommend
University Town Center Drive
University Town Center DriveUniversity Town Center (UTC) is an amazing shopping center. Visit if you are looking for a wonderful shopping experience!
Arts & Culture
Ringling Circus Museum
5401 Bay Shore RdThere is always some kind of music event at the Van Wezel
154 locals recommend
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailThere is always some kind of music event at the Van Wezel
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park with hicking, kyacking canouing siteseeing and thousands of alligators.
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Beautiful park with hicking, kyacking canouing siteseeing and thousands of alligators.
Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary is an ever-growing large-animal rescue in eastern Sarasota County. Founded in 1987 by Kay Rosaire, the non-profit sanctuary is a permanent home for dozens of exotic animals.
158 locals recommend
Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdBig Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary is an ever-growing large-animal rescue in eastern Sarasota County. Founded in 1987 by Kay Rosaire, the non-profit sanctuary is a permanent home for dozens of exotic animals.
Entertainment & Activities
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyWonderful Sarasota favorite! Explore the Botanical Gardens and see something unique to Sarasota.
433 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StWonderful Sarasota favorite! Explore the Botanical Gardens and see something unique to Sarasota.