Best Lunch Restaurants in Lake Sarasota

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1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FL

4.7

Exceptional(5332)

Price: Moderate

• American • Sarasota

Booked 146 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.

2. Big Top Brewery

4.6

Exceptional(68)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Fruitville, Florida

Booked 10 times today

When we started Big Top Brewing Company, there were no craft breweries in the Sarasota area and we set out to fix that. We wanted to compliment Sarasota’s historical associations with The Ringling Circus, performing arts, great architecture, the best art and design schools and world renown tourism. The best way we could do that was to craft beer that our home town can be proud of. We plan to continue the tradition of the arts and help Sarasota add beer town to its identity. Come step under our big top and see for yourself. Big Top Brewing Company artistically crafts world class beers, inspired by our passion, integrity, and the history of our home town.

3. KORE STEAKHOUSE

4.8

Exceptional(214)

Price: Expensive

• Korean • Lakewood Ranch

Booked 24 times today

Enjoy our unique tabletop grilling experience. We also offer a Chef's Tasting experience. With 20 years of experience cooking, our chef is excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff will make sure you have a fantastic experience with us.

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4. Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida

4.5

Awesome(344)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Fruitville, Florida

Booked 83 times today

Serving house-made sauces, the freshest pastas, and Italian specialties in a bar-centric, white tablecloth Italian Bistro inspired by your favorite NYC Italian restaurants. Our combination of old favorites and new flavors await your next visit. We look forward to sharing our love and passion for Italian food with you.The menu pays homage to the essence of the great Italian-American restaurants in New York City. Where delicious, exceptionally well-prepared food is served in settings that are simultaneously elegant, comfortable and unpretentious. Familiar dishes like Classic Chicken Parmesan, Bucatini Bolognese, and Spicy Vodka Rigatoni are elevated to a new level.

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5. Connors Steak & Seafood - Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(8387)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Siesta Key

Booked 93 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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6. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.9

Exceptional(9221)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Longboat Key

Booked 159 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. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(10425)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Sarasota

Booked 124 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.

8. Paris Bistrot

4.9

Exceptional(1432)

Price: Expensive

• French • Lakewood Ranch

Booked 7 times today

From France to Florida … Family owned and operated since 2008, enjoy authentic French bistro fare like Beef Bourguignon and Pork tenderloin in a black pepper and Cognac sauce directly from Grandma's recipe book. Small and cozy modern place, ideal for sharing a delightful moment with friends or an intimate and romantic dinner. Alexandra & Jean-Christophe (JC) will be glad to welcome you every week days for Lunch-Dinner and Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner Saturday and Sunday.A large wine and Champagne list or a nice traditional French dessert as “creme brulee” or multiple sweet crepes will finish this authentic French experience.You can also enjoy no more than 80 different items : crepes sweet or savory, sandwiches in freshly baked baguette, quiches and traditional French salads everyday at breakfast and lunch time.

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9. Seasons 52 - Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(5123)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sarasota

Booked 88 times today

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

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10. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7

Exceptional(5456)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Sarasota

Booked 42 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.

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Paula
Southwest Florida •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything is fresh and so flavorful. The miso salmon is delicious and the garlic butter prawns. We enjoyed the steak and pork as well. You can’t miss their dumplings. Try the mousse trio as a finale! You will never be disappointed here.
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KORE STEAKHOUSEPrice: Expensive• Korean• Lakewood Ranch
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4.8
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Tim
Indiana •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
First time at this location. We are wine club members and had the opportunity to be waited on by two very good employees in training, one at the wine counter and the other at our table. Both were very knowledgeable and very helpful. We will definitely return to this location again soon for fantastic wine and food!
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FLPrice: Moderate• American• Sarasota
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4.7
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Shane
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service and place was nice. Food was alright for the price. Loud and busy and better like beer.
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Big Top BreweryPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Fruitville, Florida
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4.6
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Johnvip
Tampa / Central Florida West •89 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Living In suburban NYC most of my life and working in NYC for 40+ years I know good American-version Italian food. This is really really authentic, large portions, with wonderful attentive service. Glad we only live 7 minutes away. We will be back often.
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Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, FloridaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Fruitville, Florida
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4.5
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Piercevip
Atlanta Metro •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
What most distinguished our experience was our waitress Alyssa, who outperformed. I’ve been a server in the best restaurants in Santa Fe and Boston and can say that she was excellent, thoughtful, and knowing. It was also nice that Kaitlen checked on us and made sure we were happy. Food was terrific and the wine deal for lunch is unbeatable. Also, Alyssa was perfectly charming.
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Connors Steak & Seafood - SarasotaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Siesta Key
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4.7

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57 restaurants available nearby

1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FL

2. Big Top Brewery

3. KORE STEAKHOUSE

4. Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida

5. Connors Steak & Seafood - Sarasota

6. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

7. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

8. Paris Bistrot

9. Seasons 52 - Sarasota

10. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

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