Where Should You Eat In Sarasota?
Sunbathing can make you hungry! A popular question we get from those in town looking at Sarasota real estate, as well as new residents, is “where can I find something good to eat?” Like most towns, Sarasota has it’s share of recognizable chain restaurants; these can tend to be the default choice if you aren’t sure where else to go. But over the years, we have found some great places to eat, and this list has been augmented by our customers – feel free to add your favorites!
Best Sarasota Breakfast:
Broken Egg (Siesta Key, Clark Road, Lakewood Ranch)
Word of Mouth (Gulf Gate, Osprey Avenue)
Blue Dolphin Cafe (St. Armand’s)
Chains: Panera, First Watch
Best Sarasota Seafood:
Casey Key Fish House (Albee Farm Road, Nokomis)
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar (Route 41/Constitution)
Barnacle Bill’s (Main Street, N. Sarasota)
Best Sarasota Pizza:
Rico’s (Bee Ridge, Gulf Gate)
Valentino’s (Clark Road)
Cattleman Cafe (Cattleman/Fruitville)
Best Sarasota Lunch/Casual Dinner:
The Hub (Siesta Key)
Cafe Epicure (Main Street)
Cha Cha Coconuts (St. Armand’s)
Shakespeare’s Pub (Bay Street)
Italian Grill (SW of Palmer Ranch)
Best Sarasota Steaks:
Hyde Park Steak House (Downtown)
Fleming’s Steak House (Route 41 at Bay)
Roessler’s (Vamo)
Best Sarasota Overall:
Columbia (St. Armand’s Circle)
15 South (St. Armand’s Circle)
Dockside Grill (Longboat)
Mattison’s City Grill (Main Street)
Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion (Route 41 at Bay)
Blase Cafe & Martini Bar (Siesta Key)