Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Siesta Key

19 restaurants available nearby

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1. La Violetta Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1007)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 14 times today

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

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2. Connors Steak & Seafood - Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(8390)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Siesta Key

Booked 107 times today

Connors Steak & Seafood specializes in fresh seafood and premium aged steaks, as well as gourmet salads, pastas and more! Enjoy a memorable evening with friends and family in our well-appointed dining rooms, or stop by for the lunch you and your associates deserve. Our friendly service and flavorful fare will keep you coming back for more.

3. Baker & Wife

4.8

Exceptional(2005)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Sarasota

Booked 17 times today

BAKER & WIFE is a comfortable, casual cafe committed to fresh, high-quality food and driven by our passion for handcrafted cuisine and cocktails. Inspiration is sourced globally, ingredients are sourced locally.This unique perspective on comfort food is the epitome of BAKER & WIFE:simple, delicious, and it just feels good.

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4. Fleming's Steakhouse - Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(1856)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Sarasota

Booked 25 times today

Your Sarasota Fleming’s is located on the corner of US 41 (Tamiami Trail) and Siesta Drive, just across the street from Westfield Southgate Shopping Center and minutes from downtown and the Ritz-Carlton and Hyatt Regency Hotels. Fleming's in Sarasota is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out – we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room or Outdoor Patio. With premium Prime steak options on our Dinner Menu as well as best-in-class seafood and innovative plant-based options, we have something to offer everyone you are dining with.

5. Indigenous

4.7

Exceptional(860)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sarasota

Booked 17 times today

Opened in 2011, Indigenous has earned a reputation for being an inspirational and educational restaurant. For years, Indigenous has been known as one of America’s top restaurants, renowned for its passion for food, the community, and the planet. Indigenous’ menu of seasonal American cuisine changes progressively throughout the year based on peak ingredient availability. With a focus on sustainable seafood, we work closely with local fisherman, artisans, and farmers to maintain the highest quality. At Indigenous, we are always working our best to create a better food system. Owner Chef Steve Phelps has been a James Beard Foundation Semi Finalist for Best Chef South in 2014 & 2015, an Ambassador for Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Blue Ribbon Task Force, and a founding member and Chef for the EDF Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture.

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6. Clayton's Siesta Grille

4.9

Exceptional(2222)

Price: Moderate

• American • Sarasota

Booked 24 times today

At Clayton’s Siesta Grille, our motto is “If you give people good food that’s affordable, and love them, they’ll support you”. We promise that only the finest and freshest ingredients are used and you can be sure that attention to detail, quality, and customer satisfaction is and will always be our primary goal. Come and join us for dinner and see for yourself why Clayton’s Siesta Grille will be one of your favorite hotspots on Siesta Key.

7. Cafe Gabbiano

4.7

Exceptional(3740)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Siesta Key

Booked 26 times today

Cafe Gabbiano is a casual fine dining restaurant in Sarasota Fl (Siesta Key). We source local ingredients and have a great blend of classic and modern Italian dishes. At Cafe Gabbiano everything is made to order as we want each dish to be fresh. All of our sauces and pastas are homemade. Cafe Gabbiano is a 4,000 sqft facility that offers intimate dining as well as larger rooms to host special occasions such as beach weddings and rehearsal dinners. We have an extensive wine list, signature crafted cocktails and a great beer list. We are open daily from 5 PM to 10 PM with Happy Hour 5 PM to 6:30 PM at the bar.

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8. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

4.9

Exceptional(5776)

Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Sarasota

Booked 42 times today

Selva offers innovative, intricately prepared dishes, plated and presented as works of art. Selva has earned raves from allover the world, including from the New York Times, which write that Selva is “serving possibly the best food in Sarasota,”and that “everything on the menu is worth trying.”

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9. La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

5.0

Exceptional(344)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 2 times today

We welcome our guests to an authentic Italian restaurant: here we offer traditional cuisine, with a modern take on northern and southern Italian recipes. Mauro, the chef, and his wife Tina, have an huge amount of experience behind them.Mauro is from Naples, Tina was born in a little sicilian town near by Enna.He began to learn everything about the southern cuisine by his experience in Naples since he was a child, from “Polipetti alla Luciana” to “Paccheri ai frutti di mare”. Furthermore he moved in Milan and he had the chance to learn the northern cuisine, from “Risotto ai funghi porcini” to “Polenta grigliata”, one of his favourite specialties!From an ancient sicilian tradition, Tina learnt everything about the desserts by her grandmother and her mother, from “Millefoglie” to “Cannoli cake”.We hope you enjoyed reading about us. but it would be great if you would have the chance to taste our fantastic dishes! It will be an amazing experience with no

10. Blu Kouzina

4.8

Exceptional(1274)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Sarasota

Booked 15 times today

**Cash Discount Notice**Save 3.5% on your bill by paying withcash.A 3.5% Convenience fee will beadded to all sales. As an incentivefor our customers we now offer animmediate discount to customerswho pay with CASH based on ourposted discount schedule.Blu Kouzina is bringing its signature, wholesome Greek cooking to the Sunshine State after gracing for the past five years Singapore’s culinary scene. The acclaimed restaurant, born out of the founders’ passion for the food of their native Greece and their love of sharing a hearty, family meal with friends, has set up a second home in Sarasota.Fresh and quality ingredients, mostly grown organically, and sourced from well established, local producers are used in dishes that are both traditional and creatively contemporary. What remains uniquely Greek and genuine are the flavors and the scents of extra virgin olive oil, fresh fish or succulent lamb that will take you on a journey from a beach-side taverna to a rural mezze shop.

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Eric
Las Vegas •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic meal and experience. Thank you! Will be back.
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Cafe GabbianoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Siesta Key
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4.7
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Scottvip
Tampa / Central Florida West •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
My parents came from out of town and wanted to take my kids and me out and we alll loved our food. We have been many times but the menu changed a bit so we got to try some new food and it was fantastic. Highly recommend. Food is always good and service is always good as well. Unique menu items like Korean meatloaf
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Baker & WifePrice: Expensive• Global, International• Sarasota
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4.8
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Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Everything was delicious. Service was quick, sunset was beautiful. Staff was nice. There is a parking fee of at least $10 if you are staying less than 4 hours. I would definitely return!
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Casa CamiPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Tampa
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4.6
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Amanda
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
Imani is amazing!! Every time we come our experience is fantastic. 10/10 as always
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Rome + FigPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Tampa
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4.4
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Ginavip
Orlando / Central Florida East •23 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 20, 2024
Once again, we had one of the best meals in Sarasota. The service and food quality is always consistent. We’ve been going for years and there’s never been an “off” meal. We ordered the chicken skewer and pork chop (moist of course). We were still talking about it when we got up this morning. If you’re in the Sarasota area, don’t miss this one!!
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Blu KouzinaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Sarasota
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4.8

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. La Violetta Restaurant

2. Connors Steak & Seafood - Sarasota

3. Baker & Wife

4. Fleming's Steakhouse - Sarasota

5. Indigenous

6. Clayton's Siesta Grille

7. Cafe Gabbiano

8. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

9. La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

10. Blu Kouzina

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