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1. Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida
4.6
Exceptional(644)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Fruitville, Florida
Booked 112 times today
Serving house-made sauces, the freshest pastas, and Italian specialties in a bar-centric, white tablecloth Italian Bistro inspired by your favorite NYC Italian restaurants. Our combination of old favorites and new flavors await your next visit. We look forward to sharing our love and passion for Italian food with you.The menu pays homage to the essence of the great Italian-American restaurants in New York City. Where delicious, exceptionally well-prepared food is served in settings that are simultaneously elegant, comfortable and unpretentious. Familiar dishes like Classic Chicken Parmesan, Bucatini Bolognese, and Spicy Vodka Rigatoni are elevated to a new level.
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2. Georgie's UTC
4.1
Excellent(794)
Price: Expensive
• American • Lakewood Ranch
Booked 7 times today
Welcome to Georgie's UTC, where high quality meats and fresh caught seafood meet in Sarasota. Join us for an amazing ambiance that consists of live entertainment, exquisite wines, craft cocktails, and amazing food from our culinary director Chef Ryan Milito. Our Cocktail program is second to none as we have recruited talent from Gramercy Tavern in New York as well as Nantucket. We also have made it our initiative to bring Value to our customers by making prices lower than our competitors with a better quality of product.
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3. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FL
4.7
Exceptional(5734)
Price: Moderate
• American • Sarasota
Booked 188 times today
Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.
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4. The Park Grille
4.8
Exceptional(286)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Sarasota
Booked 20 times today
Discover the crown jewel of the University Park Country Club, The Park Grille, where you can indulge in gourmet dining while enjoying stunning views of the 9th and 18th greens and a serene, shimmering lake. Celebrated by Sarasota Magazine as the "Best of the Best Restaurant with a View," The Park Grille's renowned Sunday Brunch Buffet has also been honored by Sarasota Magazine, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, and SRQ Magazine readers.Dining Options:Lunch: Open to the public daily from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Please note that Mondays feature a lunch buffet only.Sunday Brunch Buffet: Available every Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.**Dinner service is exclusively for MEMBERS.**Dress Code:To ensure an elegant dining experience, proper attire is required. Blue denim, cut-offs, tank tops, and workout attire are not permitted in the dining room.
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5. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
4.8
Exceptional(9630)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Longboat Key
Booked 130 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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6. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota
4.8
Exceptional(10879)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 247 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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7. The Rosemary & Thyme
4.8
Exceptional(4608)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sarasota
Booked 63 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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8. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.
4.7
Exceptional(5610)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Sarasota
Booked 98 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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9. Marina Jack
4.4
Awesome(1628)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Sarasota
Booked 70 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. Sage SRQ
4.8
Exceptional(1824)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Sarasota
Booked 29 times today
Sage is Sarasota’s premier dining destination, providing inspirational cuisine and original craft cocktails in an unforgettable setting. Award-winning Chef Christopher Covelli and his team curate seasonal menus, highlighting flavorful culinary creations from around the world. As a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recipient, Sage also offers an extensive wine list. Housed in the stunning historic Sarasota Times building, Sage's decor and attention to detail is mirrored in the food and service they provide. Sage's rooftop bar provides a serene setting for viewing some of Sarasota's spectacular sunsets.

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