Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Sarasota / Bradenton

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Bruschetta Fine Italian Cuisine

5.0

5 (49)

$31 to $50

Italian

Gulf Gate Estates

About the restaurant

At Bruschetta Fine Italian Cuisine , our history is rooted in family and tradition. Our recipes have been passed down for generations, and we take great pride in using authentic ingredients and techniques to create the flavors of Italy. From our humble beginnings in a small kitchen in Rome to our bustling restaurant today, we've always stayed true to our roots.

Top review

BonsaiannieVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Delicious food, lovely staff, cozy ambiance. We will be back!

Pietro's Italian Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (658)

$31 to $50

Italian

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Italian Restaurant& wine bar in Sarasota. Where you are a stranger only once.
His philosophy served him well with his previous Sarasota businesses. Café Gabbiano located on Siesta Key was originated by the Migliaccio family in 2003 where is four sons grew in and out of the restaurant business.
A second venture in downtown Sarasota was opened and designed by Pietro in 2012 named Casantica, a small old house converted to a quaint homey restaurant. Both restaurants are now under new ownership.
Now, this small intimate place is where I can have fun serving and meeting new friends. Benvenuti.

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jayVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Our first time at the new location. It was wonderful!

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Popular dish

Lasagna Marinara

Sage SRQ

4.8

4.8 (1755)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Sage is Sarasota’s premier dining destination, providing inspirational cuisine and original craft cocktails in an unforgettable setting. Award-winning Chef Christopher Covelli and his team curate seasonal menus, highlighting flavorful culinary creations from around the world. As a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recipient, Sage also offers an extensive wine list. Housed in the stunning historic Sarasota Times building, Sage's decor and attention to detail is mirrored in the food and service they provide. Sage's rooftop bar provides a serene setting for viewing some of Sarasota's spectacular sunsets.

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Amy

Dined 5 days ago

It was our second time dining here and it did not disappoint. The drinks, food and service were excellent.

Roessler's

4.9

4.9 (1863)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Sarasota

About the restaurant

WE CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!
PLEASE NOTE WE CAN NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONS FOR OUTSIDE DINING, PARTIES OVER 6, OR HOLIDAYS THROUGH OPEN TABLE. PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT IF YOUR TIME IS NOT AVAILABLE. THANK YOU!!! 941 966 5688

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KathleenVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Always a wonderful dining experience at Roessler’s! Marshall is the best! Thanks for always providing the best food and the best service! We will be back again and again.

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Popular dish

Wiener Schnitzel Holstein

Popular dish

Steak Diane

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.9

4.9 (9369)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Longboat Key

About the restaurant

The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is a “polished casual” restaurant over looking Sarasota Bay. We are located at the south end of Longboat Key behind the gas station. We are north of St. Armand’s Circle, and minutes from downtown Sarasota. Best known for Local Fresh Grouper and Red Snapper. Enjoy the second story dining area with a panaramic view of the bay, or enjoy dining outdoors on our dockside patio.

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Roger

Dined 5 days ago

Food was excellent and the service great. We really enjoyed it

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4.6

4.6 (50)

$50 and over

Seafood

Palmetto

About the restaurant

Located on the 8th floor of our "Ship on Land" themed Marriott Resort and Spa, the Oyster River restaurant offers an unparalleled dining experience with spectacular views of the city skyline and marina. Guests can savor fresh oysters shucked right at the bar, complemented by an extensive selection of fine wines.

Book your reservation today and indulge in a meal that delights both the palate and the eyes—a truly must-try experience.

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Victor

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food and service with a great view. Our server Charles is the best.

The Reserve by Chef Antonio

4.8

4.8 (265)

$31 to $50

American

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Leave us a note for OUTDOOR sitting if avalible.
Join Chef Antonio at THE RESERVE by CHEF ANTONIO!
New and exciting menu offering sea and land delicacies, served in a cozy, intimate space nestled within the charming, historical former home of the Ringling family. Come and enjoy the vibrant fusion of American culinary tradition with the colorful flavors of Southern European cuisine.
Call now for reservations 941-362-4220.

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Vivi

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

Excellent!!! The only glitch is our veal chop came out raw, so we had to wait a bit. They were busy the service was a little slow.

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La Violetta Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1059)

$30 and under

Italian

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Intimate and designed to provide a rustic Italian experience. Buonissimo!

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Mike

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful on every level. Service extraordinary. Food beyond delicious. So glad we went and can’t wait to go again with family and friends!

Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina

4.8

4.8 (3823)

$30 and under

Seafood

Venice

About the restaurant

The Crow’s Nest Restaurant, Tavern and Marina has been serving the Venice, FL community since 1976. With the freshest seafood and most flavorful dishes, the Crow’s Nest strives to prides itself on providing 5-star experiences for their guests each and every time they visit.

The upstairs dining room provides a fine dining experience with a fantastic view of the water for lunch or dinner. The wood-paneled and cozy tavern downstairs serves for a more casual experience and is open all day.

You can also enjoy their full-service marina, offering overnight dockage, gas and diesel pumps, and all the supplies you need for a day or week on the water. You can also rent their paddleboat, one or two person kayaks, paddleboards, bicycles and more!
Whatever experience you choose, you’ll be sure to enjoy a 5-star experience! Stay up to date on their specials and promotions by joining their email list at CrowsNest-Venice.com!

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FredrickVIP

Dined 5 days ago

This is our third time eating at this place. We’re leaving the Sarasota Venice area in a few days won’t be back until next year at this time and I have to say we ate a different place every night practically and this was by far the best place all around there’s salmon with walnut is to die for it comes with string beans, which are decent and rice which is decent and the desserts are great, and the coffee is great The servers were great. Dario waited on us the last time and he was terrific.

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Popular dish

Grouper Key Largo

Adeline - Sarasota

4.8

4.8 (43)

$31 to $50

American

Sarasota

About the restaurant

The team at Adeline lives every second, of every minute, of every hour, of every day striving to always be moving forward in a better direction. To never stop learning and bettering themselves. To always learn from the past to create a better tomorrow.

Drew, who was born in Baltimore, Maryland, made a name for himself working in a number of kitchens in Washington, D.C., including high-ranked restaurants and Michelin-starred establishments. Drew went on to receive the Rising Stars award from StarChefs, being recognized as one of the Top Chefs in Washington DC.

The Chef’s Counter is an intimate view into the heart of Adeline.
We offer six seats showcasing a front row immersive experience of our chefs. Reserve your seat at the Chefs
Counter by booking on "Experiences" Exclusively through Opentable.

We offer Lunch 11am- 2pm No reservations.

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JamesVIP

Dined 3 days ago

It was a delight eating at Adeline’s tonight. Can’t wait to return!

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Experience

Chef's Counter

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