Indigenous

4.8 (1068)

$31 to $50

American

239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-2155

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2 people

May 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
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

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

Location
239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-2155
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Cross street
Adams Lane and South Links Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Ringling Blvd
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,068 people are saying

Indigenous reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Tampa / Central Florida West
American
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Food
Sarasota / Bradenton
Innovative
Sarasota / Bradenton
Healthy
Sarasota / Bradenton
American

Review summary

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Indigenous, a cherished Sarasota gem, dazzles with "incredible dining experiences" and "outstanding food and service." Renowned for its "creative and delicious dishes," this charming, chef-driven restaurant delights with locally-sourced ingredients. From mushroom bisque to pork chops, the menu impresses. An "intimate" atmosphere and "attentive" staff ensure a memorable visit.

1,068 Reviews

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Lisa VIP
Atlantic City7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best food in Sarasota. Inventive delicious and fabulous.
IndigenousResponded 1 day ago
Thank you very much.
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Bethany
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous and creative food selection at a reasonable price, good service, fun vibe! We'll be back!
IndigenousResponded 1 day ago
We are so glad you had a great evening with us! Thank you and we cant wait to see you again.
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Sue VIP
Tampa52 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful evening at Indigenous. The staff is always so welcoming and generous with their knowledge of the meals and Chef Steve’s unique preparations. Our meals were wonderful - the best we’ve ever had in Sarasota! The smoked trout pate was indescribably delicious, followed by caramelized pork chop and Cobia. Save room for dessert and try the olive oil cake with cardamom. The name doesn’t do it justice! It is spectacular! Looking forward to our next visit!
IndigenousResponded 2 days ago
Thank you Sue!
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Wendy
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were in the wine cottage which was a lovely, intimate spot. Very quiet and cool. Service was attentive without being overbearing. The food was fabulous! Each dish was beautifully plated with attention to detail. The taste was absolutely wonderful. We will be back!
IndigenousResponded 2 days ago
We appreciate you dining with us and sharing. We hope to see you again soon!
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Tanya
Charleston26 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, food and ambience. 10/10 recommend
IndigenousResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for spending your evening with us.
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Seth
Western NC1 review
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place. Amazing vegetarian options. Loved the atmosphere.
IndigenousResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for sharing and we are grateful that you dined with all of us.
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Mike
Columbus17 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food as always. Would have given 5 stars in all categories but they wouldn't switch out Brussel sprouts so I didn't order what I really wanted. Mushroom soup was excellent! Will absolutely be back.
IndigenousResponded on May 3, 2025
Thank you for being our guests! We are so happy you dined with us and we hope to see you again. Please follow us @indigenousrestaurant on Instagram and Facebook
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Joseph VIP
Chicago39 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had another amazing dinner. When you get a little tired of seafood , you can’t go wrong with the burger or the pork chop. Both are amazing. Looking forward to going back.
IndigenousResponded on May 3, 2025
Thank you for being our guests! We are so happy you dined with us and we hope to see you again. Please follow us @indigenousrestaurant on Instagram and Facebook
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Stephen VIP
Tampa58 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food as always is good and well prepared. Since prior visits the portion size has decreased. I thought the Cobia has half the size of a comparable portion at any 5 star restaurant. Long wait for service. 20 minutes before server arrived at table.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great waitress and outdoor seating. Top rate.
IndigenousResponded on May 3, 2025
Thank you for being our guests! We are so happy you dined with us and we hope to see you again. Please follow us @indigenousrestaurant on Instagram and Facebook
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Indigenous is rated 4.8 stars by 1068 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

May 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-2155

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Adams Lane and South Links Ave
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Ringling Blvd
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Steve Phelps
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://indigenoussarasota.com/
Phone number
(941) 706-4740

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