Best Casual Restaurants in Lakewood Ranch

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1. Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Lakewood Ranch

Booked 61 times today

Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar Sarasota serves a diverse menu of authentic Mexican food in a vibrant, casual atmosphere, for locals and tourists alike. Rocco's passion for bringing the best of Mexico's flavor AND fun to life is felt as soon as you walk in the door. Our attention to authentic, fresh Mexican flavors and ingredients can be tasted in all our dishes - enjoy fresh guacamole prepared table side, house made margaritas, and Rocco's uniquely inspired signature tacos. From lunch to late night, for dinner or take out, there is something special waiting for you every day of the week. Be sure to stop in for our daily Happy Hour specials and our famous weekend Bottomless Brunch.

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2. Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida

4.6

Exceptional(430)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Fruitville, Florida

Booked 107 times today

Serving house-made sauces, the freshest pastas, and Italian specialties in a bar-centric, white tablecloth Italian Bistro inspired by your favorite NYC Italian restaurants. Our combination of old favorites and new flavors await your next visit. We look forward to sharing our love and passion for Italian food with you.The menu pays homage to the essence of the great Italian-American restaurants in New York City. Where delicious, exceptionally well-prepared food is served in settings that are simultaneously elegant, comfortable and unpretentious. Familiar dishes like Classic Chicken Parmesan, Bucatini Bolognese, and Spicy Vodka Rigatoni are elevated to a new level.

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3. The Capital Grille - Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(2925)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Sarasota

Booked 60 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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4. Cassariano Italian Eatery Lakewood Ranch

4.7

Exceptional(2655)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 59 times today

Cassariano – the perfect expression of passion and culinary art in the form of “Contemporary Italian Cuisine”.The restaurant’s name is a combination of both partners last names; Luca Cassani and Antonio Pariano, both born and raised in Northern Italy. After years working together in the restaurant business both Luca & Antonio made the decision to venture out on their own and open Cassariano Italian Eatery.Driven by their strong passion for food and a deep love for their profession, these partners prepare authentic contemporary Italian cuisine while cultivating a casual, relaxed atmosphere for their patrons.Cassariano is the perfect blend of Bistro flavors and fine cuisine. We look forward to exceeding your expectations!

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5. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FL

4.6

Exceptional(5453)

Price: Moderate

• American • Sarasota

Booked 215 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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6. Kona Grill - Sarasota

3.7

Very Good(1398)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 21 times today

Welcome to Kona Grill Sarasota at the Mall at University Town Center. Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.

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7. Libby's - Lakewood Ranch

4.5

Awesome(1690)

Price: Moderate

• American • Sarasota

Booked 66 times today

Open in Lakewood Ranch, since October of 2019, the Libby's space is open, modern & minimalist. Delicious menu items, sophisticated wine and daily specials are at the core of all that we do! Cozy bar area, weekday happy hour specials, and beautiful outdoor seating are some of the unique features at our second Lakewood Ranch location.

8. Big Top Brewery

4.7

Exceptional(75)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Fruitville, Florida

Booked 21 times today

When we started Big Top Brewing Company, there were no craft breweries in the Sarasota area and we set out to fix that. We wanted to compliment Sarasota’s historical associations with The Ringling Circus, performing arts, great architecture, the best art and design schools and world renown tourism. The best way we could do that was to craft beer that our home town can be proud of. We plan to continue the tradition of the arts and help Sarasota add beer town to its identity. Come step under our big top and see for yourself. Big Top Brewing Company artistically crafts world class beers, inspired by our passion, integrity, and the history of our home town.

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9. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.9

Exceptional(9313)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Longboat Key

Booked 179 times today

The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is a “polished casual” restaurant over looking Sarasota Bay. We are located at the south end of Longboat Key behind the gas station. We are north of St. Armand’s Circle, and minutes from downtown Sarasota. Best known for Local Fresh Grouper and Red Snapper. Enjoy the second story dining area with a panaramic view of the bay, or enjoy dining outdoors on our dockside patio.

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10. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(10534)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Sarasota

Booked 277 times today

Family-owned and operated for more than 116 years, Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine. Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.Join us for century-old family recipes like Paella "a la Valenciana," Roast Pork "a la Cubana,"and fresh seafood specialties. Don’t miss Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad®, prepared with our delicious, freshly-made dressing, a 100-year-old family recipe of fresh garlic, oregano, wine vinegar and Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Be sure to sample a fine Spanish wine like Montecillo or Campillo. Relax outdoors on our patio, or inside our Mediterranean-style dining rooms filled with hand-painted tiles and family heirlooms. We are a sister to the Columbia in Tampa's Ybor City, founded in 1905. Children's menu available. Open 365 days a year, including all holidays.

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TomVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •117 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always consistently exceptional. Delicious food prepared with love ❤️
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Cassariano Italian Eatery Lakewood RanchPrice: Moderate• Italian• Sarasota
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4.7
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TracyVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •38 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We visit Cooper’s Hawk often and always have a great experience. On this visit nothing has changed. Our wine came out quickly, appetizers were hot and delivered before the meal as expected. My husband had the pork chop and grouper from the “surf and turf” selection. He thought they were both delicious and served hot. I had my usual, soy salmon and was not disappointed. We had seen some of the reviews from a few days ago and expected delays…. Not so. Considering the busy time of year, Cooper’s Hawk has their act together.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FLPrice: Moderate• American• Sarasota
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4.6
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Michael
Tampa / Central Florida West •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Four of us dined and everyone really liked what they ordered. The arancini is awesome! Two of us had veal marcella, one person had Italian wedding soup, and one person had bolognese. Service was top notch as well. We can’t wait to go back!
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Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, FloridaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Fruitville, Florida
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4.6
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Todd
Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our Christmas Eve dinner at Rocco’s Tacos - Sarasota did not disappoint!! From the initial greeting from the host, being sat on time for our 5pm reservation, to a promptly greeted server, and then some of the best tacos we have ever had were served along with our chips and salsa…and can I say the three salsas were n point! Thank you to the team at Rocco’s Tacos for such a great evening of food and Christmas Lights at UTC - Sarasota!
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Rocco's Tacos - SarasotaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Lakewood Ranch
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4.3
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carolVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food quality and service were excellent. Food was prepared as ordered. Sue our waitress was amazing as usual
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The Capital Grille - SarasotaPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Sarasota
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4.8

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30 restaurants available nearby

1. Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota

2. Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida

3. The Capital Grille - Sarasota

4. Cassariano Italian Eatery Lakewood Ranch

5. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FL

6. Kona Grill - Sarasota

7. Libby's - Lakewood Ranch

8. Big Top Brewery

9. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

10. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

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