Best Romantic Restaurants in Siesta Key

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1. Connors Steak & Seafood - Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(8389)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Siesta Key

Booked 78 times today

Connors Steak & Seafood specializes in fresh seafood and premium aged steaks, as well as gourmet salads, pastas and more! Enjoy a memorable evening with friends and family in our well-appointed dining rooms, or stop by for the lunch you and your associates deserve. Our friendly service and flavorful fare will keep you coming back for more.

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2. Tripletail Seafood & Spirits

4.8

Exceptional(2116)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Sarasota

Booked 18 times today

FRESH SEAFOOD | SMOOTH SPIRITS | EXCEPTIONAL HOSPITALITYTripletail Seafood & Spirits offers a unique dining experience with a casual atmosphere and an elevated menu. An upscale nautical theme adorned with local artwork, creating an inviting atmosphere for guests to enjoy. Known for our fresh and sustainable seafood, Tripletail offers a menu that highlights the flavors of the Gulf of Mexico. To complement the exquisite seafood offerings, Tripletail is highly acclaimed for our inventive cocktails. The Smoked Old Fashion is a must try!Daily happy hour from 3 to 6 pm, offering discounted wine, house drinks, appetizers, and beer. The restaurant also accommodates all dietary needs, ensuring that every guest can enjoy a delicious meal tailored to their preferences.Overall, Tripletail Seafood & Spirits is a must-visit destination for those seeking a memorable dining experience that combines fresh seafood, innovative cocktails, and attentive service in a chic and welcoming atmosphere.

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3. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(10425)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Sarasota

Booked 118 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.

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4. The Rosemary & Thyme

4.9

Exceptional(4372)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sarasota

Booked 30 times today

Welcome to Rosemary & Thyme! Downtown Sarasota American Bistro serving traditional and contemporary dishes with an emphasis on healthy options. Savor made-from-scratch selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared with fresh ingredients from regional farms.

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5. La Violetta Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1007)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 16 times today

Intimate and designed to provide a rustic Italian experience. Buonissimo!

6. Cafe Gabbiano

4.7

Exceptional(3739)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Siesta Key

Booked 18 times today

Cafe Gabbiano is a casual fine dining restaurant in Sarasota Fl (Siesta Key). We source local ingredients and have a great blend of classic and modern Italian dishes. At Cafe Gabbiano everything is made to order as we want each dish to be fresh. All of our sauces and pastas are homemade. Cafe Gabbiano is a 4,000 sqft facility that offers intimate dining as well as larger rooms to host special occasions such as beach weddings and rehearsal dinners. We have an extensive wine list, signature crafted cocktails and a great beer list. We are open daily from 5 PM to 10 PM with Happy Hour 5 PM to 6:30 PM at the bar.

7. Sardinia Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(1482)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 9 times today

Chef Carta brings the authentic simple elegance of the Sardinian dining tradition to your table. Sardinian cuisine is known for the purity of food and flavors. To insure the authenticity of the dining experience Chef has imported an authentic hood wood-burning oven for the kitchen. The menu is focused on farm fresh and locally grown food. Chargrilled meats and local fish will be cooked in the oven as it is in Sardinia. Taste the Sardinia bread, know as Pane carasau, baked fresh daily which welcomes you at your table. The pasta dough is also made fresh daily. Revel in the authentic Sardinian paella made with fregola and enjoy the unique flavor of bottarga. To maximize the pleasure of sharing good food with good friends, Sardinia has 45 seats- 24 in the main dining room, a chefs table for 10 and 13 seats in the bar area. Good food-good conversation-good friends. A true Sardinia experience you will not forget.

8. Michael's On East

4.8

Exceptional(5560)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 17 times today

Michael's On East is a romantic restaurant with a sophisticated ambiance. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'special place for a special evening'. The intimate aura, award-winning cuisine, and exceptional service create an unparalleled dining experience. It's a perfect spot for a date night or a special occasion. With its elegant environment, attentive service, and sophisticated dining choices, it's a must-visit for a romantic evening.

9. Marina Jack

4.4

Awesome(1489)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Sarasota

Booked 25 times today

From patio self seating to fine dining upstairs, Marina Jack offers a variety of options for the best of watefront dining. The Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill features your way to dine al fresco in a family friendly environment while enjoying your favorite tropical beverage. The Patio menu features a variety of Appetizers, Salads, Soups and Sandwiches. The Deep Six Lounge & Piano Bar features your favorite casual setting. Located on the second floor of Marina Jack, The Dining Room has an award winning wine list and an exceptional menu featuring the finest steaks, seafood and pasta. Relax and enjoy your dining experience overlooking the inter-coastal waterway of Sarasota. No formal dress code is required. Come and let our professional staff make your experience exceptional! There is Live entertainment 7 days week in the evening, times vary.

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10. Veronica Fish & Oyster

4.8

Exceptional(2280)

Price: Expensive

• Oyster Bar • Sarasota

Booked 22 times today

A modern oyster bar with a nod to classic supper clubs of past featuring flavors from across the globe We save tables for walk ins as well as the bar, lounge and patio, if a reservation time is not available feel free to walk in and check out these areasPLEASE NOTE*** for parties of 5 and over, we ask that you call in in order for us to better serve the group's needs.OUTDOOR SEATING NON RESERVABLE ***Our outdoor seating is all first come first serve- we apologize for any inconvenience

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Julievip
Tampa / Central Florida West •103 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Our lunches were delicious as always. The server was outstanding. My ONLY complaint is that they keep the background music too loud. Makes it hard to talk. We did ask them to please turn it down but they didn’t. I go to lunch with friends to socialize- not to listen to music.
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Connors Steak & Seafood - SarasotaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Siesta Key
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4.7
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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
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4.8
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peter
Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food and ambiance. Service was a little slow, but Nick jumped in and did a great job in moving our meal delivery along. Tripletail entrees were delicious as were the bacon wrapped scallops and lobster bisque.
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Tripletail Seafood & SpiritsPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Sarasota
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4.8
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Thomasvip
Tampa / Central Florida West •39 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was wonderful. Value for the prices is not out of control but definitely on the pricey side. Good wine list. It was my birthday dinner so no small dessert…only if you want to buy one. That was surprisingly stingy on their part.
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La Violetta RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Sarasota
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4.9
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Jeff
Southwest Florida •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Rosemary and Thyme consistently delivers an enjoyable dining experience. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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The Rosemary & ThymePrice: Expensive• American• Sarasota
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4.9

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66 restaurants available nearby

1. Connors Steak & Seafood - Sarasota

2. Tripletail Seafood & Spirits

3. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

4. The Rosemary & Thyme

5. La Violetta Restaurant

6. Cafe Gabbiano

7. Sardinia Sarasota

8. Michael's On East

9. Marina Jack

10. Veronica Fish & Oyster

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