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What to Eat in Sarasota
Like other Florida destinations, Sarasota's dining scene focuses primarily on American fare with regional seafood specialties like shrimp, lobster and octopus. Local seafood restaurant favorites include Dry Dock Waterfront Grill (just east of downtown on Longboat Key), Owen's Fish Camp (a few blocks south of Sarasota's central Main Street thoroughfare) and KaCey's Seafood and More (by Interstate 75).
Italian, Latin American and Amish and Mennonite eateries are also popular here, thanks in part to many residents' ties to these communities. For Italian cuisine, travelers recommend Dolce Italia, Cafe Baci and Mozzarella Fella. Eateries like the Peruvian-inspired Selva Grill and the Puerto Rican-influenced Sofrito Mama's are considered must-visit spots for Latin American dishes. And at Yoder's Restaurant and Der Dutchman Restaurant, which reside in the city's Pinecraft neighborhood, diners can sample traditional Amish and Mennonite items, including pecan sticky buns, potato cakes and shoofly pie (a dessert with a coffee cake topping and a molasses bottom).
And for tasty libations, travelers can choose from one of the area's craft breweries. Standout establishments include Sarasota Brewing Company (a microbrewery that opened in 1989), the Big Top Brewing Company (where circus-inspired brews are served) and Calusa Brewing (which was named after the indigenous Calusa Native American tribe).
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- #1Floribbean Flo's#1 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (127)$ - $$ | American7644 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231-6840Read More » - #2Abel's Ice Cream#2 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (541)$ | American1886 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231-8847Read More » - #3Antoine's Restaurant#3 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (779)$$ | French, Belgian, Seafood, European1100 N Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237-3011Read More » - #4The Garden Room Cafe at Shoogie Boogies#4 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (227)$ - $$ | International1919 Morrill St Towles Court, Shoogie Boogies, Sarasota, FL 34236-6934Read More » - #5The Orange Octopus#5 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (430)$ | American1220 Old Stickney Point Rd Siesta Key Beach near south bridge, Sarasota, FL 34242-3407Read More » - #6Meaney's Mini Donuts#6 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (450)$ | American, Fast Food201 Canal Rd Siesta Key, Florida, Sarasota, FL 34242-1632Read More » - #7Dolce Italia#7 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (1034)$ - $$ | Italian, Neapolitan, Campania, Southern-Italian6551 Gateway Ave Sarasota FL, Sarasota, FL 34231-5803Read More » - #8Eleni's Pizza Works#8 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (214)$ | Italian, American, Pizza, Mediterranean, Greek6711 15th St E, Sarasota, FL 34243-3208Read More » - #9Cafe L'Europe#9 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (1115)$$ | French, European, International431 Saint Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL 34236-1494Read More » - #10Settimi's Gelato#10 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (199)$ |367 Saint Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL 34236-1312Read More » - #11Shore#11 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (1817)$ - $$ | American465 John Ringling Blvd #200, Sarasota, FL 34236-1427Read More » - #12Gentile's Authentic Cheesesteaks#12 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (290)$ | American7523 North Tamiami Trail South trail Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34231-6901Read More » - #13Element: Steak. Seafood. Pasta.#13 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (430)$$ | Steakhouse1413 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5714Read More » - #14Veronica Fish and Oyster#14 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (894)$ - $$ | American, Seafood1830 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239-3615Read More » - #15Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.#15 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (2031)$ - $$ | Bar, American, Seafood, Contemporary1435 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5714Read More » - #16La Mucca Ballerina#16 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (562)$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza1668 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5811Read More » - #17Heinrich's German Grill#17 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (738)$ - $$ | German, European, Central European8420 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243-2903Read More » - #18Millie's#18 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (620)$ - $$ | American3900 Clark Rd Building N, Sarasota, FL 34233-2301Read More » - #19KaCey's Seafood and More#19 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (939)$ - $$ | American, Seafood4904 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232-2206Read More » - #20Morton's Gourmet Market#20 of 896 Places to Eat in Sarasota
Tripadvisor (270)$ - $$ | American1924 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239-3621Read More »
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