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Indigenous, Sarasota, FL

Indigenous

4.7
4.7
864 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Innovative


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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Steve Phelps

Experiences

  • New Years Eve

    US$115.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Come ring in the new year with us at Indigenous.

What 864 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Innovative

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Indigenous in Sarasota is a culinary standout, known for its "outstanding" food and "professional" service. Chef Steve crafts unique dishes with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Diners rave about the mushroom bisque and Parmesan beignets. The atmosphere is cozy, with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Reservations recommended.

864 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Superb original recipe’s. Small menu but something for everyone. Great value .

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  2. Shelley

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Would definitely go back. Small and intimate setting. Just seated next to a loud table with someone who had a loud obnoxious laugh. Food was excellent. Just had 2 rich dishes back to back. I had asked for a recommendation and would have preferred the second dish to be less rich. Still delicious though.

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  3. Michelle

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great experience with delicious food presented beautifully. Loved that the menu was not too big but had great choices. Service was great too, everyone was very pleasant and knowledgeable! We are from Europe and to find food so delicious with this quality close to home is exciting. We will be back. Thank you ☺️
    IndigenousResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so very much for sharing. We love what we do here, and we were happy to hear about your experience!

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  4. jeffrey

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Indigenous continues to amaze me. Chef always has a few new entrees to keep those of us that dine here often surprised. Excellent meal service and ambiance.
    IndigenousResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  5. christina

    Orlando

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service! This was our first time here and we will definitely be going back. We tried several appetizers and 4 different entrees. The plating is beautiful and everything so delicious. Thank you for making our family dinner out so wonderful.
    IndigenousResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for being our guests. We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us! We look forward to your next visit.

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  6. R. Lee

    New York City

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Only our second visit, we now luv, luv Indigenous. We were greeted promptly, seated promptly and serviced promptly by polite, friendly and attentive staff. The pickled vegetables were delightful, the burger with the duck fat roasted potatoes were delicious and vanilla bean ice cream was scrumptious. We will absolutely, positively both recommend and return. Thx…
    IndigenousResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for being our guests! We luv the luv, and hope to see you soon.

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  7. Jake

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second time here. We come for our anniversary and are never disappointed. If you're on the fence, I assure you it's work the drive/time/whatever. Just go.
    IndigenousResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Jake. We appreciate you sharing and hope to have you back soon.

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  8. Alan

    New York City

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a beautiful quaint setting, fantastic food and a perfect server ...charming but not invasive. I cannot say enough about the wonderful experience we had. Oh,we ate outside.
    IndigenousResponded on 22 November 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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  9. Leland

    Pittsburgh

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience! Service was top notch, knowledgeable and friendly staff. The mushroom bisque was the best, followed by the rare ahi tuna entree! 5 stars on the entire dining experience!!!
    IndigenousResponded on 20 November 2024
    Thank you for being our guests! We are so happy you enjoyed the experience.

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  10. Ann

    Richmond

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A true find for my family last night. The carefully crafted menu features interesting dishes and changes often we were told. Very few staples on it. We had 3 apps we shared and entrees and 3 different desserts. All were very good, some outstanding. They only serve beer and wine. My bourbon drinkers were sad but survived. Overall, a very nice out. Parking can be tough but available a block or so away.
    IndigenousResponded on 17 November 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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Indigenous is rated 4.7 stars by 864 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 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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