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1. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano
4.8
Exceptional(3555)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sarasota
Booked 64 times today
With its modern but classic Italian cuisine and emphasis on artisanal and contemporary Northern Italian style, Mediterraneo is often credited with being the first restaurant to bring authentic contemporary Italian cuisine to Sarasota when it first opened in 1996. Still under the same ownership, Mediterraneo has consistently been rated one of the top restaurants in Zagat. The restaurant has received numerous accolades including the acclaimed Insegna Del Ristorante Italiano awarded by The Minister of Agriculture & Commerce in Rome. With its highest honor, inducting the restaurant into its Accademia Italiana della Cucina "Fine Dining Hall of Fame." Mediterraneo has been rated as Best of the Best in Sarasota Magazine since the first year of opening. So whether you're celebrating a special occasion or grabbing a quick bite to eat, at Mediterraneo you are always assured the best quality food accompanied by excellent service. All of it thoroughly Italian.
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2. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Sarasota
4.7
Exceptional(2797)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Sarasota
Booked 49 times today
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is an award-winning prime steakhouse specializing in aged USDA prime steaks. Located in the heart of Sarasota’s pedestrian friendly downtown, Hyde Park is just minutes from Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and St. Armand’s Circle and 5 minutes from the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center. The restaurant offers a chef-inspired menu featuring variations of its legendary aged prime steaks, daily chef’s fresh fish features and great seafood. Award-winning menus, the extensive wine list and impeccable service are why Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is Sarasota’s favorite fine dining restaurant and top pick for intimate dinners, special occasions, family gatherings, business dinners, corporate events and small receptions. Private dining rooms available. Complimentary valet parking (with validation).
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3. The Rosemary & Thyme
4.9
Exceptional(4473)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sarasota
Booked 38 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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4. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.
4.7
Exceptional(5503)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Sarasota
Booked 49 times today
We are an eclectic eatery with a passion for stunning seafood, superb service, fine wine, and creative cocktails.We are committed to serving only the freshest dishes to our guests. We receive fresh fish daily from our local suppliers and filet everything in house to ensure the best possible quality.Together with our unique menu, our focus on excellent service allows us to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining experience in downtown Sarasota. Every menu item is prepared to order to allow for customization and personalization of each dish and to ensure you are getting the freshest possible meal.Voted Sarasota's Best by Herald Tribune Readers:Best All-Around Restaurant (2019-2023)Best Seafood Restaurant (2016-2023)Best Sandwich for our renowned Po' Boy (2016-2022)Best Lunch (2020-2022)Thank you, Sarasota!For parties of 8 or more, a gratuity of 18% will be added to the check.
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5. Ocean Prime - Sarasota
4.8
Exceptional(139)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Sarasota
Booked 203 times today
Opening December 21, 2024, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants located in the The Quay Sarasota. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant. THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor, excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments, or clothing with offensive language or graphics. Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.
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6. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota
4.9
Exceptional(5837)
Price: Expensive
• Latin / Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 62 times today
Selva offers innovative, intricately prepared dishes, plated and presented as works of art. Selva has earned raves from allover the world, including from the New York Times, which write that Selva is “serving possibly the best food in Sarasota,”and that “everything on the menu is worth trying.”
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7. Boca - Sarasota
4.1
Excellent(1603)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Sarasota
Booked 37 times today
With a cozy vibe, food you crave, and heartfelt hospitality, Boca is your kind of place - an everyday upscale restaurant where you can be yourself and enjoy great fresh seasonal creations while we work thoughtfully to make even the most simple moments extraordinary. With a fresh and seasonal approach to the classics, Boca is the food you love handcrafted with the freshest ingredients into dishes you will crave. Like the food, our Market Fresh cocktails are thoughtful, luscious, and handcrafted featuring house-infused spirits and fresh ingredients. Join us for Weekend Brunch and Bottomless Mimosas, Lunch on the Avenue or Dinner with friends that feel like family.
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8. 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(1401)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Sarasota
Booked 30 times today
The modus operandi at 1592 is fire. The key feature – everything is cooked on wood fired grill. The menu is handcrafted and well executed. 1592 is a great spot to indulge in comforting and flavourful cuisine from around the world.
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9. Arts & Central
4.7
Exceptional(383)
Price: Moderate
• American • Sarasota
Booked 43 times today
In the heart of the Rosemary District, come discover a dining experience that’s at the crossroads where laid-back vibes meet gourmet delights.
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10. Indigenous
4.7
Exceptional(901)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sarasota
Booked 34 times today
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.

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  • LaurenVIP
    Cincinnati / Dayton •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our dinner was excellent! Blackened grouper was superb
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    The Rosemary & ThymePrice: Expensive• American• Sarasota
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    4.9
  • FeliceVIP
    Southwest Florida •84 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Mediterraneo never disappoints! Delicious food and friendly and efficient service. Was fortunate to have our favorite server, Amy, so everything was delightful.
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    Mediterraneo Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sarasota
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    4.8
  • JaneVIP
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •112 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    What a gem of a restaurant New to the area and liked the menu on OpenTable Delicious food service friendly and efficient and great atmosphere with lively music. So glad we dined here highly recommend!!!!!
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    1592 Wood Fired KitchenPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Sarasota
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    4.6
  • joe
    Indiana •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Service was exceptional - attentive, quick, friendly, and made certain all was well. We had to wait about five minutes longer than our reservation, no big deal considering how busy they were. Regardless, they brought over two glasses of champagne to apologize for the minor wait was really a surprise and not needed or expected. We ordered a few sushi rolls and they were delicious with the exception of one. We didn’t really care for it--our server notice we weren’t eating that one and asked if we liked it we said not our favorite. He took it away and brought back shrimp cocktail to teplace that dish... again not needed, very surprised and impressed! They certainly went above and beyond to make certain we had a great evening. The ambience there is a really nice, however, the noise level is pretty high. Next time, weather permitting, we will try to sit outside on one of the patios... overall, an excellent experience very impressed. Delicious food, great service. PS Get the carrot cake.
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    Ocean Prime - SarasotaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Sarasota
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    4.8
  • Foodguy
    New York City •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Very friendly staff, great service and relaxed easy going atmosphere. All of the dishes we had were excellent tasting . The mussels in curry was a delicious twist on one my favorites. Great choice!!
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    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Price: Expensive• Seafood• Sarasota
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    4.7

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