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A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FL restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5486)
Price: Moderate
• American • Sarasota
Booked 161 times today
Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.
A photo of The Rosemary & Thyme restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(4463)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sarasota
Booked 46 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.
A photo of Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3546)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sarasota
Booked 72 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.
A photo of Dry Dock Waterfront Grill restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(9333)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Longboat Key
Booked 164 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.
A photo of Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5500)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Sarasota
Booked 56 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.
A photo of Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(10562)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 190 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.
A photo of Libby's - Sarasota restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3961)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Sarasota
Booked 74 times today
Open in Sarasota since May of 2019, the Libby's space is open, modern & minimalist. Delicious menu items, sophisticated wine and daily specials are at the core of all that we do! Cozy bar area, weekday happy hour specials, and a private dining room are some of the unique features at our Sarasota location.
A photo of Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(5828)
Price: Expensive
• Latin / Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 67 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.”
A photo of Ocean Prime - Sarasota restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(101)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Sarasota
Booked 196 times today
Opening December 21, 2024, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants located in the The Quay Sarasota. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant. THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor, excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments, or clothing with offensive language or graphics. Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.
A photo of Connors Steak & Seafood - Sarasota restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(8515)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Siesta Key
Booked 123 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.

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  • Foodguy
    New York City •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Very friendly staff, great service and relaxed easy going atmosphere. All of the dishes we had were excellent tasting . The mussels in curry was a delicious twist on one my favorites. Great choice!!
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    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Price: Expensive• Seafood• Sarasota
    4.7
  • Steve
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We were a party of 6 and each one us loved our dinners. Lobster Rolls, Grilled Grouper, Lobster pasta, Kentucky salmon, pasta seafood, it was a perfect score. A bit pricey but nonetheless we fully enjoyed dinner.
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    Dry Dock Waterfront GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Longboat Key
    4.9
  • Juliette
    Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This was our third visit. Very organized. TJ was a super server. We have had Emma and Anthony serve us in the recent past and were also excellent! Food is great. We had mushroom flat bread, brussel sprouts and spaghetti with meatballs. We will definitely be back!
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    Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FLPrice: Moderate• American• Sarasota
    4.7
  • Pam
    Toronto / Ontario •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    As always, our time there was amazing. Our server was very detailed and didn’t rush our time. The food was amazing and flavourful, everyone was very happy with their choices. We all shared the Panna Cotta for dessert and it was lovely and refreshing!
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    Mediterraneo Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sarasota
    4.8
  • MikeVIP
    Tampa / Central Florida West •81 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 25, 2024
    Second visit, this time for the set menu on Christmas Day. A wide selection was available, including a halibut special. The lobster bisque was excellent, as was the duck a l’orange. The latter was better than the usual dish, since the sauce was served on the side, leaving the skin crispy, but the inside tender and moist. The halibut was also very good. In both cases, the portion size was very generous. Overall, an excellent experience and great value.
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    The Rosemary & ThymePrice: Expensive• American• Sarasota
    4.9
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