Restaurants near Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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1. Offshore Tapas and Wine Bar

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Embark on a gastronomic adventure at Offshore Tapas and Wine Bar, where breakfast and happy hour start at 4pm, followed by dinner every evening. Explore a menu influenced by American flavors, showcasing fresh seafood, creative bar bites, and a wide array of local beers. Our welcoming mixologists prepare handcrafted cocktails to enhance your tropical dining experience. Each visit to Offshore Tapas and Wine Bar is a chance to enjoy the tastes of Sarasota and make lasting memories in the city center.

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2. The Rosemary & Thyme

4.9

Exceptional(4372)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sarasota

Booked 24 times today

Welcome to Rosemary & Thyme! Downtown Sarasota American Bistro serving traditional and contemporary dishes with an emphasis on healthy options. Savor made-from-scratch selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared with fresh ingredients from regional farms.

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3. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Sarasota

4.6

Exceptional(2722)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Sarasota

Booked 53 times today

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is an award-winning prime steakhouse specializing in aged USDA prime steaks. Located in the heart of Sarasota’s pedestrian friendly downtown, Hyde Park is just minutes from Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and St. Armand’s Circle and 5 minutes from the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center. The restaurant offers a chef-inspired menu featuring variations of its legendary aged prime steaks, daily chef’s fresh fish features and great seafood. Award-winning menus, the extensive wine list and impeccable service are why Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is Sarasota’s favorite fine dining restaurant and top pick for intimate dinners, special occasions, family gatherings, business dinners, corporate events and small receptions. Private dining rooms available. Complimentary valet parking (with validation).

4. Arts & Central

4.8

Exceptional(332)

Price: Moderate

• American • Sarasota

Booked 24 times today

In the heart of the Rosemary District, come discover a dining experience that’s at the crossroads where laid-back vibes meet gourmet delights.

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5. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

4.9

Exceptional(5776)

Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Sarasota

Booked 41 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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6. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.9

Exceptional(9228)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Longboat Key

Booked 121 times today

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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7. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7

Exceptional(5460)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Sarasota

Booked 37 times today

We are an eclectic eatery with a passion for stunning seafood, superb service, fine wine, and creative cocktails.We are committed to serving only the freshest dishes to our guests. We receive fresh fish daily from our local suppliers and filet everything in house to ensure the best possible quality.Together with our unique menu, our focus on excellent service allows us to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining experience in downtown Sarasota. Every menu item is prepared to order to allow for customization and personalization of each dish and to ensure you are getting the freshest possible meal.Voted Sarasota's Best by Herald Tribune Readers:Best All-Around Restaurant (2019-2023)Best Seafood Restaurant (2016-2023)Best Sandwich for our renowned Po' Boy (2016-2022)Best Lunch (2020-2022)Thank you, Sarasota!For parties of 8 or more, a gratuity of 18% will be added to the check.

8. Sage SRQ

4.7

Exceptional(1714)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Sarasota

Booked 19 times today

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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9. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(10426)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Sarasota

Booked 127 times today

Family-owned and operated for more than 116 years, Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine. Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.Join us for century-old family recipes like Paella "a la Valenciana," Roast Pork "a la Cubana,"and fresh seafood specialties. Don’t miss Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad®, prepared with our delicious, freshly-made dressing, a 100-year-old family recipe of fresh garlic, oregano, wine vinegar and Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Be sure to sample a fine Spanish wine like Montecillo or Campillo. Relax outdoors on our patio, or inside our Mediterranean-style dining rooms filled with hand-painted tiles and family heirlooms. We are a sister to the Columbia in Tampa's Ybor City, founded in 1905. Children's menu available. Open 365 days a year, including all holidays.

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10. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

4.9

Exceptional(3496)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 15 times today

With its modern but classic Italian cuisine and emphasis on artisanal and contemporary Northern Italian style, Mediterraneo is often credited with being the first restaurant to bring authentic contemporary Italian cuisine to Sarasota when it first opened in 1996. Still under the same ownership, Mediterraneo has consistently been rated one of the top restaurants in Zagat. The restaurant has received numerous accolades including the acclaimed Insegna Del Ristorante Italiano awarded by The Minister of Agriculture & Commerce in Rome. With its highest honor, inducting the restaurant into its Accademia Italiana della Cucina "Fine Dining Hall of Fame." Mediterraneo has been rated as Best of the Best in Sarasota Magazine since the first year of opening. So whether you're celebrating a special occasion or grabbing a quick bite to eat, at Mediterraneo you are always assured the best quality food accompanied by excellent service. All of it thoroughly Italian.

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Nicole
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The coconut shrimp were great as was the seafood pasta. The bread was hot and fresh and Diego was a great server.
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Dry Dock Waterfront GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Longboat Key
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Mary
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great atmosphere with live music, food was A+ A place where you can dress up and feel like you’re out for a night instead of the usual Florida sloppy atiire! Dimming the lights but would be an added touch. Other than that, our new favorite place!!
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Beverlyvip
Southwest Florida •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
It’s always a pleasure to dine at Selva Grill - either location. The service was outstanding, the food excellent, the value perfect. I always will highly recommend.
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Selva Grill Downtown SarasotaPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Sarasota
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Jeff
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5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Rosemary and Thyme consistently delivers an enjoyable dining experience. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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1. Offshore Tapas and Wine Bar

2. The Rosemary & Thyme

3. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Sarasota

4. Arts & Central

5. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

6. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

7. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

8. Sage SRQ

9. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

10. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

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