Best Fun Restaurants in Lake Sarasota

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

4.7

Exceptional(5483)

Price: Moderate

• American • Sarasota

Booked 158 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.

2. KORE STEAKHOUSE

4.9

Exceptional(237)

Price: Expensive

• Korean • Lakewood Ranch

Booked 23 times today

Enjoy our unique tabletop grilling experience. We also offer a Chef's Tasting experience. With 20 years of experience cooking, our chef is excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff will make sure you have a fantastic experience with us.

3. Big Top Brewery

4.7

Exceptional(76)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Fruitville, Florida

Booked 19 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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4. Pietro's Italian Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(649)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 8 times today

Italian Restaurant& wine bar in Sarasota. Where you are a stranger only once.His philosophy served him well with his previous Sarasota businesses. Café Gabbiano located on Siesta Key was originated by the Migliaccio family in 2003 where is four sons grew in and out of the restaurant business.A second venture in downtown Sarasota was opened and designed by Pietro in 2012 named Casantica, a small old house converted to a quaint homey restaurant. Both restaurants are now under new ownership.Now, this small intimate place is where I can have fun serving and meeting new friends. Benvenuti.

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5. Wink Wink Food and Drink

4.5

Awesome(204)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sarasota

Booked 3 times today

Wink Wink Modern Lounge is a fun spot with a lively, eclectic vibe that's enjoyed by everyone from youngsters to oldsters. The creative food and drinks, and the fun and humorous vibe, make it an unforgettable culinary adventure. As one reviewer said, 'Wow! What a fun spot! Great menu, creative food and wonderful drinks.' The restaurant also boasts an outdoor patio, a curated collection of retro cocktails, and a laid-back, beachy Tiki revolution atmosphere.

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6. Ocean Prime - Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(96)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Sarasota

Booked 166 times today

Opening December 21, 2024, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants located in the The Quay Sarasota. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant. THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor, excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments, or clothing with offensive language or graphics. Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

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7. Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota

4.2

Awesome(446)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Lakewood Ranch

Booked 23 times today

Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota is all about bringing the best of Mexico's flavor and fun to life. With its vibrant, casual atmosphere, the restaurant serves a diverse menu of authentic Mexican food. From the fresh guacamole prepared table side to house made margaritas, there's something special waiting for you every day. Reviewers love the 'fun ambiance', 'great energy', and 'friendly service'. So whether you're grabbing a bite for lunch or indulging in the famous weekend Bottomless Brunch, you're sure to have a blast at Rocco's Tacos!

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8. Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida

4.6

Exceptional(442)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Fruitville, Florida

Booked 85 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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9. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.9

Exceptional(9331)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Longboat Key

Booked 171 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. B&B Chophouse and Market

4.6

Exceptional(1464)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Sarasota

Booked 25 times today

Lakewood Ranch award winning Steakhouse and Bourbon Bar right next to the clock tower in San Marco Plaza. We have a fun, lively atmosphere in beautiful and unique setting. Locally owned and operated with exceptional quality at a great value. Featuring Jack's Creek Australian Wagyu winner of multiple "Best in the world" awards. Our signature aged Angus Beef steaks are high quality with excellent marbling at a great price, slow roasted prime rib in our bourbon brown sugar crust is served nightly. Our daily "Fresh Sheet" includes the freshest seafood locally sourced. If you enjoy bourbon, we again feature a multiple "Best in the world" winner 15 Stars along with over a hundred other varieties and feature mix and match bourbon flights Live music on the weekends. Outdoor seating under cover, heated and fanned with our new awning. Top it off with excellent service and hospitality!Experience B&B Chophouse we hope you love it here!

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Juliette
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This was our third visit. Very organized. TJ was a super server. We have had Emma and Anthony serve us in the recent past and were also excellent! Food is great. We had mushroom flat bread, brussel sprouts and spaghetti with meatballs. We will definitely be back!
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FLPrice: Moderate• American• Sarasota
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4.7
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Deborah
Tampa / Central Florida West •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We’ve dined at Pietro’s several times. The new venue is quite small but nothing else has changed. The food and service are excellent and Pietro makes the rounds at each table several times. Definitely recommend!
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Pietro's Italian RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sarasota
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4.9
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MIKE
Southwest Florida •56 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Dec 2024
Surprisingly good food. Nice selection of enjoyable beers. We arrived at 5:30 on a Monday evening and were surprised to find the place very crowded (great sign). Once the food and drinks started to arrive we understood why. From the pretzel to the salad to the wings, the starters were very good. Burger and pizzas, delicious. Thanks for an enjoyable evening out with visiting family.
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Big Top BreweryPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Fruitville, Florida
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4.7
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Derinda VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Dec 2024
Wonderful food and experience! The service here is amazing!
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KORE STEAKHOUSEPrice: Expensive• Korean• Lakewood Ranch
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4.9
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Sarah
Greater Boston •23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
This hidden gem, inside The Modern hotel, is literally the best food we’ve had in Sarasota over the past year of dining out. Cocktails are great, staff is attentive and accommodating, and make very helpful recs when asked. Sit on patio. Don’t forget to order the Brussel sprouts. Lots of options for vegan/gf as well as a fantastic burger for meat lovers. Free parking. Walkable to Fogertyville. We love this place!
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Wink Wink Food and DrinkPrice: Expensive• American• Sarasota
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4.5

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70 restaurants available nearby

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

2. KORE STEAKHOUSE

3. Big Top Brewery

4. Pietro's Italian Restaurant

5. Wink Wink Food and Drink

6. Ocean Prime - Sarasota

7. Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota

8. Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida

9. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

10. B&B Chophouse and Market

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