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Indigenous, Sarasota, FL

Indigenous

4.7
4.7
888 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming


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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 706-4740
  • Website
    http://indigenoussarasota.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Steve Phelps

Experiences

  • New Years Eve

    US$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in 2025 with our family at Indigenous! Allow us to be the place you go before the clock hits midnight. Wine pairings are PER PERSON. Please include all guests who want to participate when selecting this add-on. Reservations ONLY. Max party size up to 8 guests.

Menu

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What 888 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Innovative

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Healthy

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Indigenous is a culinary gem in Sarasota, offering "excellent food and professional service" with a fresh, ever-changing menu. Diners rave about the "remarkable" mushroom bisque and creative, locally-sourced dishes. The cozy, charming atmosphere and attentive staff elevate every visit, making it "one of the best dining experiences" in town.

889 Reviews

  1. Axel

    VIP

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is exceptional and creative, service is excellent and attentive, even on an unusually cold night outside seating was fine.

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  2. Rebecca

    VIP

    San Diego

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I hadn’t been here for a few years and was happy to see that it’s just as good as it’s always been. Three of us enjoyed delicious meals. The Parmesan beignets were amazing! One in our group raved about the mushroom soup. Also – I always recommend getting their homemade ice cream for dessert. 

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  3. Nathan

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Indigenous is an absolute culinary masterpiece in Sarasota. From the passionate hosts and servers to the ever changing and exquisite meals. You will never have a meal that misses here. Chefs are top notch and always deliver masterpieces. Can’t say enough about this fantastic place!!
    IndigenousResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We love wat we do here and glad you can feel that! Happy Holiday's!

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  4. Sean

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant in Sarasota! Chef Phelps is incredible. He cares about his fish and food sourcing, supports local farms and is an amazing Chef!! Highly recommend Indigenous!
    IndigenousResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for joining us! Apparently you were not with Gloria Lugo! ^ (review above you) We cant wait to see you again, happy holiday's!

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  5. Joanne

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb dining experience in every way! Highly recommend!
    IndigenousResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you Joanne! We wish you happy holidays and hope to see you all again soon!

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  6. AlisaK

    VIP

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible combinations of flavors. Indigenous consistently come up with creative and delicious dishes. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Superb dining.
    IndigenousResponded 2 days ago
    We are so happy you enjoyed your evening. Wishing you all a great, safe holiday season!

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  7. Gary

    VIP

    Tampa

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anniversary dinner. Everything was fantastic! Great food. Great service. Highly recommend!!
    IndigenousResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for choosing us for your special night. We look forward to seeing you again. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

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  8. Jonathan

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is good not spectacular. Ambiance is nice. The disappointment is having to give a credit card to hold a reservation with the threat of a fee if needing to cancel. Another example of corporate greed over personal customer experience. Because of that probably wouldn’t recommend to others.
    IndigenousResponded 5 days ago
    We are not a corporate restaurant. The fee is only charged when you do not call or cancel yourself within 24 hours of your reservation. Happy Holidays Jonathan.

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  9. Renee

    VIP

    Key West

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Sitting by the hvac system on front porch was louder than desired. Other than that, food was good and service was excellent.
    IndigenousResponded 5 days ago
    We are sorry that the AC unit outside was interfering with your experience. We have not had any problems with that before, but we will look into seeing why the noise was so loud. We hope to have you dine again with us, and we will be sure to address your seating arrangements.

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  10. Laura

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Indigenous is the best place to eat in Sarasota without fail. The food quality is exceptional and the menu changes seasonally except for the staple burger. You can’t miss going here for dinner the next time you’re in Sarasota!
    IndigenousResponded on 14 December 2024
    Thank you for being our guests! We are so happy you dined with us and we hope to see you again! Please follow us @indigenousrestaurant on Instagram and Facebook

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FAQs

Indigenous is rated 4.7 stars by 888 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Indigenous

239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-2155

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Adams Lane and South Links Ave
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Ringling Blvd
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Steve Phelps
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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