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1. Indigenous
4.7
Exceptional(902)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sarasota
Booked 24 times today
Opened in 2011, Indigenous has earned a reputation for being an inspirational and educational restaurant. For years, Indigenous has been known as one of America’s top restaurants, renowned for its passion for food, the community, and the planet. Indigenous’ menu of seasonal American cuisine changes progressively throughout the year based on peak ingredient availability. With a focus on sustainable seafood, we work closely with local fisherman, artisans, and farmers to maintain the highest quality. At Indigenous, we are always working our best to create a better food system. Owner Chef Steve Phelps has been a James Beard Foundation Semi Finalist for Best Chef South in 2014 & 2015, an Ambassador for Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Blue Ribbon Task Force, and a founding member and Chef for the EDF Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture.
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2. 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(1403)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Sarasota
Booked 40 times today
The modus operandi at 1592 is fire. The key feature – everything is cooked on wood fired grill. The menu is handcrafted and well executed. 1592 is a great spot to indulge in comforting and flavourful cuisine from around the world.
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3. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota
4.7
Exceptional(1097)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Sarasota
Booked 27 times today
For parties of 13 or more please call the restaurant.*Weather may interfere with your reservation, we will do our best to accommodate you.*Out of passion, tradition, hard work and integrity, Bavaro’s opened its doors in March 2009 as the first traditional Neapolitan Pizzeria in the state of Florida. Determined to share their family recipes with the world, Dan Bavaro, his wife Anna-Maria, and their five beautiful children packed their U-Haul, left their friends and family, drove from New Jersey to Tampa, and set out to provide for others the same love, energy, and authenticity that they experience around their own dinner table.
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4. Boca - Sarasota
4.1
Excellent(1603)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Sarasota
Booked 68 times today
Boca - Sarasota is cozy due to its inviting ambiance. With reviews raving about the 'great vibe' and 'wonderful ambience,' it's clear the restaurant creates a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. The décor is rustic, adding to the cozy feel, and the open kitchen provides a view that adds to the intimacy. It's a place you'd want to sit back and enjoy a meal in the midst of a relaxed environment.
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5. The Rosemary & Thyme
4.8
Exceptional(4476)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sarasota
Booked 45 times today
Welcome to Rosemary & Thyme! Downtown Sarasota American Bistro serving traditional and contemporary dishes with an emphasis on healthy options. Savor made-from-scratch selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared with fresh ingredients from regional farms.
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6. The Reserve by Chef Antonio
4.8
Exceptional(265)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sarasota
Booked 4 times today
Leave us a note for OUTDOOR sitting if avalible. Join Chef Antonio at THE RESERVE by CHEF ANTONIO! New and exciting menu offering sea and land delicacies, served in a cozy, intimate space nestled within the charming, historical former home of the Ringling family. Come and enjoy the vibrant fusion of American culinary tradition with the colorful flavors of Southern European cuisine. Call now for reservations 941-362-4220.
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7. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
4.9
Exceptional(9363)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Longboat Key
Booked 169 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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8. Libby's - Sarasota
4.7
Exceptional(3969)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Sarasota
Booked 59 times today
Open in Sarasota since May 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 a private dining room are some of the unique features at our Sarasota location.
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9. Cafe Amici
4.7
Exceptional(1000)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sarasota
Booked 20 times today
Cafe Amici is a traditional Italian cuisine in Sarasota Fl, since 1996 we offer extensive menu you will enjoy dish from Puglia, Veneto, Tuscany and the Mediterranean shores. There is an eight seat bar with 20 wines by the glass, 300 bottle of wines from all over the world, wine vintage from 1964 thru 2022.
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10. Rose & Ivy
4.6
Exceptional(422)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Sarasota
Booked 20 times today
Rose & Ivy, located in the beautiful two-story, vine-covered historic I.R Burns and H.H. Bell Building right next to the Sarasota Opera House in the heart of Downtown Sarasota. Featuring eclectic Pan-Asian cuisine, with a focus on sushi, sizzling steak, exotic dim sum, a superb beverage program, plus a curated atmosphere like nothing in Sarasota.The space is a multi-faceted property with large front and courtyard patios with lots of fans for Florida weather, interior dining room and upstairs piano bar. Explore with us from 3PM-12AM, Tuesday through Sunday!

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  • SallyVIP
    Southwest Florida •34 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Bavaro's of Sarasota is absolutely the best of the best - our every Friday night dining feast. From their authentic wood-fired Pizza Napolitana, to a wide array of uniquely prepared appetizers and main dishes, they are sure to satisfy every craving. Be sure to save room for dessert where you will enjoy delicious cannolis made from scratch in their own kitchen, along with gelato and more, and the best espresso anywhere for a smooth and satisfying finish. Enjoy indoor or covered patio dining where the weekly music provides a perfect setting to relax, eat and enjoy.
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    Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Sarasota
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    4.7
  • MichaelVIP
    Philadelphia County •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food was wonderful and wait staff accommodated solutions to any issues that arose. Old school app and entree choices, as they seem to be disappearing from most menus...which is a refreshing plus. They seen to have alot of regulars and return customers. Will probably use their corkage policy to due my food pairing with older wines. Warm and cozy with well lit dining spaces, as well. Quite happy overall.
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    The Rosemary & ThymePrice: Expensive• American• Sarasota
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    4.8
  • Moira
    New York City •57 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great service, professional, food was perfectly cooked. I treating vegetable mix. Fish was fresh and well prepared.
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    IndigenousPrice: Expensive• American• Sarasota
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    4.7
  • JaneVIP
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •113 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    What a gem of a restaurant New to the area and liked the menu on OpenTable Delicious food service friendly and efficient and great atmosphere with lively music. So glad we dined here highly recommend!!!!!
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    1592 Wood Fired KitchenPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Sarasota
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    4.7
  • shawn
    Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 3 Jan 2025
    Service was amazing!! Thank you for hiring great people providing consistent friendly service.
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    Boca - SarasotaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Sarasota
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    4.1

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