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A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FL restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5332)
Price: Moderate
• American • Sarasota
Booked 146 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.
A photo of Big Top Brewery restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(68)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Fruitville, Florida
Booked 10 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.
A photo of Dry Dock Waterfront Grill restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(9221)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Longboat Key
Booked 160 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.
A photo of Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(10425)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 124 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.
A photo of Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota restaurant
4.3
Awesome(418)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Lakewood Ranch
Booked 58 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.
A photo of Libby's - Lakewood Ranch restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1655)
Price: Moderate
• American • Sarasota
Booked 29 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.
A photo of Baker & Wife restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2004)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Sarasota
Booked 13 times today
BAKER & WIFE is a comfortable, casual cafe committed to fresh, high-quality food and driven by our passion for handcrafted cuisine and cocktails. Inspiration is sourced globally, ingredients are sourced locally.This unique perspective on comfort food is the epitome of BAKER & WIFE:simple, delicious, and it just feels good.
A photo of 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1347)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Sarasota
Booked 17 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.
A photo of Michael's On East restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(5560)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Sarasota
Booked 10 times today
Serving "inspired cuisine" since 1987, the celebrated Michael’s On East restaurant takes fine dining to another level, offering award-winning cuisine and outstanding service, in an exceptional 1940s supper club atmosphere. Michael's On East has been inducted into Nation's Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame and recently received their 34th consecutive AAA Four-Diamond Award. The 350+ bottle wine list has been awarded the Best of Award of Excellence by the Wine Spectator!Upon entering the dining room, you are immediately dazzled by the plush design and inspired décor. The restaurant’s intimate aura, along with its contemporary flare, world-class wine cellar and incomparable service, create an unparalleled dining experience.Michael's Lounge, complete with a grand piano, is a guest favorite with its signature cocktails and award winning wine selection. Michael’s Atrium for outdoor dining is a stunning glass-covered, plant-filled courtyard with a beautiful flowing fountain.
A photo of Cassariano Italian Eatery Lakewood Ranch restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2612)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Sarasota
Booked 23 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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  • Bo
    Cincinnati / Dayton •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We come down to Sarasota 1 or 2 times a year and one of our favorite places to dine is Dry Dcok Waterfront Grill. Tonight we had a table overlooking the bay. The service was great. Food outstanding as usual. I had Tuscan cream sauce over linguine with grouper. My husband had the grouper boathouse tacos. Both were delicious. The grouper is always fresh. Also had the lobster bisque, very good! Can't wait til our next dinner there!
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    Dry Dock Waterfront GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Longboat Key
    4.9
  • Tim
    Indiana •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    First time at this location. We are wine club members and had the opportunity to be waited on by two very good employees in training, one at the wine counter and the other at our table. Both were very knowledgeable and very helpful. We will definitely return to this location again soon for fantastic wine and food!
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    Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FLPrice: Moderate• American• Sarasota
    4.7
  • Shane
    Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great service and place was nice. Food was alright for the price. Loud and busy and better like beer.
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    Big Top BreweryPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Fruitville, Florida
    4.6
  • Andrea
    Austin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food and ambience were top notch, however, our server, Lucy, was the best part of our night. She was kind, informative and extremely accommodating! We had the most amazing dinner and even better service and we cannot wait to come back!!
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    Columbia Restaurant - SarasotaPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Sarasota
    4.8
  • Jeffreyvip
    New York City •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 5 Nov 2024
    This was our first visit here. We were seated immediately at the exact time of our reservation, had a nice pub table outside on a nice evening, and the food was delicious and the service was prompt and attentive. We were there on Taco Tuesday, so the discounts made the meal a very good value. We will be back.
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    Rocco's Tacos - SarasotaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Lakewood Ranch
    4.3
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