Must-see restaurants in Sarasota

  • Owen's Fish Camp

    Sarasota

    The wait rarely dips below an hour at this hip, Old Florida swamp shack downtown. The menu consists of upscale Southern cuisine with an emphasis on…

  • Indigenous

    Sarasota

    Focusing on the popular farm-to-table and hook-to-fork movements, chef Steve Phelps whips up innovative American creations such as Parmesan beignets with…

  • Mattison's City Grille

    Sarasota

    Dinners won't wow you, but healthy salads and hearty sandwiches are fine at Sarasota's central Mattison's. The outdoor dining area doubles as a bar that…

  • Antoine's Restaurant

    Sarasota

    Newly relocated to an otherwise unexciting strip mall, Antoine's is a French bistro serving elegant dishes such as scallop risotto with a candied,…

  • Farmers Market

    Sarasota

    This farmers market is one of the best in the state.

  • Marina Jack's Restaurant

    Sarasota

    Anchoring the marina is this well-loved multilevel, multivenue eatery that offers something for everyone, but most especially that quintessential harbor…

  • Selva

    Sarasota

    The dull decor doesn't wow but the excellent food certainly does at one of downtown Sarasota's most popular dinner options. Taking the idea of fusion food…

  • C'est La Vie

    Sarasota

    Start your day with an authentic croissant or baguette sandwich at this French-owned downtown cafe and bakery. The crepes are tasty and filling, but save…

  • Monk's Steamer Bar

    Sarasota

    Order a spicy oyster shooter (a Bloody Mary with an oyster in it) or oyster 'Monkafellas' (baked with signature toppings) and watch bar staff expertly…

  • Main Bar Sandwich Shop

    Sarasota

    The Main Bar is a Sarasota classic: an old-school, booth-filled, diner-style deli founded by retired circus performers whose photos blanket the walls. It…

  • Madison Avenue Cafe & Deli

    Sarasota

    One of the most popular places on the Circle, this upscale cafe has outdoor seating and a generous menu of sandwiches, wraps and salads. Everything is…

  • Blue Dolphin Café

    Sarasota

    On St Armands Circle, this small, casual diner is a go-to destination for a prebeach breakfast or quick lunch. A second one of these opened on Longboat…

  • Morton's Gourmet Market

    Sarasota

    This chichi grocery store is a must-stop for Siesta Key–bound gourmands dreaming of that perfect beach picnic: simply partake of Morton's unusually wide…

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