Indigenous

4.8

989 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

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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Additional information

Location
239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-2155
Phone number
(941) 706-4740
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Steve Phelps

Experiences

True Blue Coastal Experience
$220.00 per person
Mar 30, 2025 only
Join us for True Blue Vibes: A Coastal Dinner Experience with Chef Stephen Phelps on March 30, 2025. Savor a multi-course menu inspired by the ocean, paired with wine and beer, in a stunning coastal-chic setting under the stars. Celebrate the relationships that bring food to life-from fishermen to farmers to chefs. Private Event. Tickets are $220 per person with a credit card hold, payment due at restaurant. Please add any seating requests in the "special request" section when booking.

What 989 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
American
Sarasota / Bradenton
Innovative
Sarasota / Bradenton
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Indigenous offers a "charming atmosphere" with "exceptional service" and a focus on "locally sourced" ingredients. Diners rave about the "mushroom bisque" and praise the "creative and delicious" menu. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant's "intimate" setting and "top-notch" food make it a must-visit in Sarasota.

989 Reviews

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Jennifer
VIP
Tampa
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely service, delicious everything, and relaxing vibe.
IndigenousResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for dining with us!
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Laura
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant! The food choices are so creative, delicious and beautifully presented. Great atmosphere, tucked away on a quiet side street. The staff were so friendly and professional. This was our second visit and the out of town guests agreed that all our hype about this place was well deserved. A lovely evening out and we will definitely be back. Keep up the great work — creating and serving such interesting and delicious meals. Thank you for being part of the SRQ food scene.
IndigenousResponded 1 day ago
We are very happy to hear your experience with your guests went well! Thank you for your kind words and we hope to continue to take care of you each visit!
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Ridgley
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing experience for our Valentines date, 2 weeks later on a Thursday night. It was memorable because the vibe was intimate, the service was great, and the food delicious! And chef Sasha is amazing. We can tell he genuinely cares for his guests and the quality of food. We will absolutely be back for another special date night, and we will be suggesting Ingenious to friends who will appreciate fine dining and food !
IndigenousResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for sharing and your kind words!
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Michael
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Creative entrees especially the green curry seafood!
IndigenousResponded 7 days ago
Thank you!
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Jean
VIP
Atlantic City
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is always our favorite place to go in Sarasota. We have been many, many times over the years and have had nothing but exceptional meals!
IndigenousResponded on February 28, 2025
This makes us extremely happy! Thank you!
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debra
VIP
RP
215 reviews
5.0
215 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nestled in a downtown neighborhood, Indigenous never fails to deliver a delightful dining experience. The Parmesan Beignets are a must indulgence....with Triple Tail the entree of our evening.
IndigenousResponded on February 28, 2025
Thank you for joining us for supper!
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Louise
New York City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had terrific service from Georgia, our waitperson and delicious food. One of us had a less than satisfactory main course which was immediately replaced by her choice of a substitute. The pork chop was extraordinary and enormous. Our table was comfortable and the noise level was not intrusive.
IndigenousResponded on February 27, 2025
We will tell Giorgia about your kind words! Thank you for dining with us!
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Seashell
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Grew up in Miami and live in New. England. Seafood has always been the royalty of my diet. At Indigenous I ate the best fish sandwich ever. All else was great. Service 5 Star. Lovely environment. Friendly and casual to boot. Don’t miss this wonderful restaurant.
IndigenousResponded 3 days ago
That was a very sweet review, thank you!
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Joel
VIP
Atlanta
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at Indigenous. Such a cool cute place. Very quaint and vibrant setting. We could see the kitchen at work and every plate was meticulously inspected prior to service. As an appetizer, we had the Mushroom Bisque and Trout Pate— both were our favorite dishes of the night. My wife had the burger and I had the pork chop. The flavors were on point. Though delicious, I felt my pork chop was just slightly over and on the drier side. The broccoli and potato hash was cold, but I’m not sure if that was by design. That was a minor critique and overall everything had great flavors and we will be back!! The beer and wine list were unique and all encompassing. My wife had the key lime cider and it was delicious… watch out for that one. Thank you to the server Georgia she was knowledgeable and personable. Thank you Chef Steve who deliver our food personally and came to congratulate us on our anniversary. If you are in Sarasota don’t miss out on Indigenous!!!!
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NINA
VIP
Tallahassee
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All drinks, apps and entrees were superb. Fresh and inventive! Top notch service and food. Will keep coming back!
IndigenousResponded on February 24, 2025
Thank you for sharing. We are thankful you chose us for your evening out!
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FAQs

Indigenous is rated 4.8 stars by 989 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-2155

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(941) 706-4740
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Steve Phelps

Indigenous

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

True Blue Coastal Experience

Menu

What 989 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Indigenous restaurant rated?

Is Indigenous currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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