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A photo of The Melting Pot - Sarasota restaurant
1. The Melting Pot - Sarasota
4.4
Awesome(1327)
Price: Expensive
• Fondue • Sarasota
Booked 23 times today
We are highly committed to providing a healthy and safe environment with the highest of standards for our guests and team members. Reservations are highly recommended.We are the premier fondue restaurant where guests can enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees, salads and indulgent desserts. At The Melting Pot Restaurant, we offer a dining experience like no other. A unique, interactive dining experience creating memorable moments with family and friends.
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2. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota
4.5
Awesome(1156)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Sarasota
Booked 26 times today
For parties of 13 or more please call the restaurant.*Weather may interfere with your reservation, we will do our best to accommodate you.*Out of passion, tradition, hard work and integrity, Bavaro’s opened its doors in March 2009 as the first traditional Neapolitan Pizzeria in the state of Florida. Determined to share their family recipes with the world, Dan Bavaro, his wife Anna-Maria, and their five beautiful children packed their U-Haul, left their friends and family, drove from New Jersey to Tampa, and set out to provide for others the same love, energy, and authenticity that they experience around their own dinner table.
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3. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
4.8
Exceptional(9634)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Longboat Key
Booked 138 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.
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4. The Rosemary & Thyme
4.8
Exceptional(4609)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sarasota
Booked 67 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. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota
4.8
Exceptional(10885)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 259 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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6. element: steak. seafood. pasta.
4.3
Awesome(2006)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Sarasota
Booked 12 times today
We encapsulate the best and most unique elements of world class dining. We feature pasture raised, hand-cut steaks grilled or seared to perfection, delicate, local seafood, house made pasta dishes with elegant hand crafted sauces and more.
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7. Fleming's Steakhouse - Sarasota
4.6
Exceptional(1934)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Sarasota
Booked 29 times today
Your Sarasota Fleming's is located on the corner of US 41 (Tamiami Trail) and Siesta Drive, just across the street from Westfield Southgate Shopping Center and minutes from downtown and the Ritz-Carlton and Hyatt Regency Hotels. Fleming's in Sarasota is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room or Outdoor Patio. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.
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8. Blu Kouzina
4.8
Exceptional(1359)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Sarasota
Booked 44 times today
**Cash Discount Notice**Save 3.5% on your bill by paying withcash.A 3.5% Convenience fee will beadded to all sales. As an incentivefor our customers we now offer animmediate discount to customerswho pay with CASH based on ourposted discount schedule.Blu Kouzina is bringing its signature, wholesome Greek cooking to the Sunshine State after gracing for the past five years Singapore’s culinary scene. The acclaimed restaurant, born out of the founders’ passion for the food of their native Greece and their love of sharing a hearty, family meal with friends, has set up a second home in Sarasota.Fresh and quality ingredients, mostly grown organically, and sourced from well established, local producers are used in dishes that are both traditional and creatively contemporary. What remains uniquely Greek and genuine are the flavors and the scents of extra virgin olive oil, fresh fish or succulent lamb that will take you on a journey from a beach-side taverna to a rural mezze shop.
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9. Cafe Gabbiano
4.7
Exceptional(3877)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Siesta Key
Booked 51 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.
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10. Vino Bistro of Sarasota
4.5
Awesome(42)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Sarasota
Booked 1 time today
"Uniting the world through Wine" is the philosophy at Vino Bistro, with more than 60 different varieties of wines from exotic places like Uruguay and South Africa, from steely dry to sweet and effervescent, there is a wine out there for everyone. We offer wine flights, a choice of 4- 1.5 oz. glasses allowing guests to try several wines at one sitting along with interesting foods to pair with your wine selections. Friday and Saturday evening feature live music from local musicians including jazz, rock, flamingo and classical.

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Discover best worth the drive restaurants in Sarasota

Discover a culinary adventure in the Tampa / Central Florida West, Sarasota / Bradenton, Sarasota area that is truly "worth the drive." This region boasts a vibrant dining scene characterized by a rich diversity of flavors and experiences. From the authentic Italian delights found in cozy, historic settings, to modern lounges offering global tropical cuisine and retro cocktails, each restaurant promises a unique dining experience that justifies the journey. Patrons consistently praise these establishments not only for their exceptional food but also for their outstanding service and ambient atmospheres. Whether it's the allure of a 1940s supper club or the charm of a seaside dining spot with stunning views, each location offers a memorable meal that is both satisfying and enchanting. These restaurants stand out for their commitment to quality, making them top picks for locals and visitors alike. Indulge in these culinary gems where every meal is not just food, but an experience worth traveling for.

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