Siesta Key Beach
948 Beach Road
Sarasota, FL 34242
Visit the beautiful Siesta Key Beach, ranked number one beach in America year after year!
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
811 South Palm Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-366-5731
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a 14 acre open-air and under-glass museum of thousands of colorful and exotic plants.
Mote Marine Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-388-4441
At Mote Marine Aquarium, you can explore the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and interactive exhibits. See sharks, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life.
St. Armands Circle
300 Madison Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-388-1554
St. Armands Circle is a collection of fine shops and restaurants separated from the mainland by Sarasota Bay.
The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bayshore Road
Sarasota, FL 34243
941-359-5700
The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art opened in 1931 and features paintings and sculptures from around the world.
Paradise Adventures
190 Taft Dr.
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-275-2971
Spend the day on the water with kayak and paddleboard rentals and tours.
Café Epicure
Italian
1298 N Palm Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 366-5648
The atmosphere is casual but our quality is outstanding. Head chef, Stefano Sasso, is a native of Ischia, an island off the Naples coast. He prepares each dish carefully using only the freshest ingredients. Everything here is made from scratch; sauces, fresh pasta, bread, desserts and gelato.
Jack Dusty
Seafood
111 Ritz Carlton Dr. Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 309-2266
Jack Dusty is located at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Blending Sarasota’s vibrant cultural lifestyle with an ambiance reflective of sand and sky. The best of what Sarasota offers–creativity and energy, merged with natural features and artistic diversity.
State Street Eating House
Eclectic-Southern
1533 State St. Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 951-1533
Enter State Street and in an instant you’re in a Mid-Century Industrial Chic eating-house! The space was recently a defunct bakery and has been restored to its Mid–Century bones. From the utilization of its original exposed rafters to the use of reclaimed lumber, iron and concrete features, the eatery is a testament to urban cool meets green building!
Boca Kitchen Bar & Market
19 S Lemon Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 256-3565
Seasonal, fresh ingredients thoughtfully sourced with local fare wherever possible.
Cozy and comfortable neighborhood ambiance.
Station 400
Breakfast/Lunch
400 N Lemon Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 906-1400
Locally sourced American breakfast & lunch bites served in a restored train depot dating to 1852.
Clásico Cafe & Bar
Contemporary American
1341 Main St. Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 957-0700
Clasico offers a comfortable place to eat and drink well, featuring a menu of comfort food with a healthy twist. Lunch begins at 11:30 AM. Hungry after hours? Try our amazing late night fare from 11 p.m. to close. Luxurious outdoor seating with the best view of downtown Sarasota will be the perfect landing for an afternoon coffee.
Shore
Seafood
65 John Ringling Blvd #200 Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 296-0301
Shore is an interpretation of open-air, mid-century beach cafes of Southern California. Oceanside diner with modern decor serving unique seafood dishes, burgers & salads plus cocktails.
Il Panificio
Italian
1703 Main St. Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 366-5570
A delicious Italian pizzeria & Old World bakery that has been around for over 23 years!
Selva Grill
Ceviche
1345 Main St. Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 362-4427
Selva’s Nuevo Latino ceviche cuisine represents the marriage of exotic flavors from Latin America and the United States.
Mediterraneo
Italian
1970 Main St. Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 365-4122
With its modern but classic Italian cuisine and emphasis on artisanal and contemporary Northern Italian style, Mediterraneo is often credited with being the first restaurant to bring authentic contemporary Italian cuisine to Sarasota when it first opened in 1996.
Ophelia's on the Bay
Seafood
9105 Midnight Pass Rd. Sarasota, FL 34242
(941) 349-2212
Casually elegant seafood restaurant with views from floor-to-ceiling windows & a bayside patio.
Southside Deli
Deli
1825 Hillview St. Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 330-9302
The perfect little lunch spot! The bread and the soups are made fresh daily. Dine in or take it on the go.
Crab & Fin
420 St Armands Cir. Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 388-3964
Airy, upscale-casual spot with patio & bar serving a variety of seafood & an extensive wine list.