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Indigenous, Sarasota, FL

Indigenous

4.8
4.8
1007 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining


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

  • True Blue Coastal Experience

    US$220.00 per person

    30 Mar 2025 only
    Join us for True Blue Vibes: A Coastal Dinner Experience with Chef Stephen Phelps on March 30, 2025. Savor a multi-course menu inspired by the ocean, paired with wine and beer, in a stunning coastal-chic setting under the stars. Celebrate the relationships that bring food to life-from fishermen to farmers to chefs. Private Event. Tickets are $220 per person with a credit card hold, payment due at restaurant. Please add any seating requests in the "special request" section when booking.

Menu

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What 1,007 people are saying

Indigenous reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    American

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Innovative

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Indigenous in Sarasota offers an exceptional dining experience with creative, locally sourced dishes. Guests rave about its "professional service," "unique and creative" food, and "wonderful" ambiance. Highlights include the "incredible" mushroom bisque and "fabulous" pork chop, making it a "must-visit" for food enthusiasts seeking an extraordinary culinary adventure.
1,007 Reviews

  1. William VIP

    Detroit113 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Indigenous is an eclectic and imaginative restaurant. We love coming here when we visit Sarasota.

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  2. Peter VIP

    Tampa40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. Can't wait to go again

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  3. DerbyGirl

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Phenomenal and creative cuisine. First time dining here and we were blown away by the excellence in food and service. Shared the Parmesan Beignets and the Roasted Mushrooms. Then had the redfish and the famous pork chop. For dessert, the dark chocolate torte. The food is thoughtfully and imaginatively prepared with fresh, sustainable ingredients. Important tip is to blend the flavors together, not eat each ingredient solo. For example, the pork chop was delicious on its own but when it was eaten combined with a bit of potato, vegetable, and sauce….. it was elevated to a new flavor explosion. Likewise with the redfish and also the mushroom roast and even the dessert. The chef judiciously chose what flavors to blend to bring out the best in each. Gifted!! Service was polished and friendly. Wine by the glass was a small but thoughtful selection. The restaurant is a small older bungalow with outdoor seating and small separate rooms inside. We found it charming. One of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time! Bravo!
    IndigenousResponded 2 days ago
    Wow, thank you for your kind words! We hope to serve you again soon!

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  4. TJ VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always our favorite song n Sarasota, hands down!!!
    IndigenousResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you!

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  5. Susan

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff, the food, the ambiance were all top notch. One of the best dining experiences our family has ever experienced. Just a wonderful evening thank you.
    IndigenousResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing. And thank you for dining with us.

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  6. Len VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meals were wonderful. Pork Chop, Cobia & Redfish. The starter of Parmesan Beignets was perfect. Our thanks to Katie, our wonderful server, who was attentive yet unobtrusive.
    IndigenousResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us. We will be sure to tell Katie!

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  7. Joseph VIP

    Chicago33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, the food and the service was outstanding. Our favorite restaurant in Sarasota.
    IndigenousResponded 7 days ago
    We love hearing this. Thank you so much!

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  8. Hope

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve been enjoying Indigenous since it opened and it never disappoints. You can never go wrong with the fish specials, the Parmesan beignets and the roasted mushrooms.
    IndigenousResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for being our guests!

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  9. Justin

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday. Service was great staff was very knowledge and friendly. The entire staffed worked together to deliver the best experience they could. Food was incredible. Some of the best food we have ever had in the Bay Area.
    IndigenousResponded 7 days ago
    We thank you for dining with us and sharing. We hope to see you again.

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  10. Laurine VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been here many times. My favorite place in Sarasota. Service wasn’t up to par this time.
    IndigenousResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Laurine, can you tell us what went wrong with your service on your visit? It only makes us better, thank you.

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FAQs

Indigenous is rated 4.8 stars by 1007 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 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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