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Arts & Central, Sarasota, FL

Arts & Central

4.7
4.7
530 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
22:00
Booked 53 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Innovative
In the heart of the Rosemary District, come discover a dining experience that’s at the crossroads where laid-back vibes meet gourmet delights.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (941) 306-2356
  • Website
    https://artsandcentral.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Erik Walker
  • Location
    611 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Cross Street
    Blvd of the Arts
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday Brunch Limited Brunch menu from 11:00am - 3:00pm

  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a romantic evening at Arts & Central, with a thoughtfully prepared prix fixe menu. (Vegetarian options available). Desserts prepared by world-renowned Pastry Chef Stephanie Boswell. We look forward to serving you, The Arts & Central Team

  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a romantic evening at Arts & Central. with a thoughtfully prepared prix fixe menu. (Vegetarian options available). Desserts prepared by world-renowned pastry chef, Stephanie Boswell. We look forward to serving you, The Arts & Central Team

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 530 people are saying

Arts & Central 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Innovative

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arts & Central is a vibrant addition to Sarasota's dining scene, offering "excellent food and service" with an "exciting menu" that delights with unique twists. Guests appreciate the "wonderful atmosphere" and attentive staff. Popular dishes include the pork belly and octopus, while standout servers like Martin and Luis enhance the dining experience.

530 Reviews

  1. Elizabeth VIP

    Tampa126 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious food! Same menu and prices as dinner. Inside and outside seating. Nice to have the heaters outside. Party of six and everyone was happy.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat Counter side which faces the Kitchen, at first we weren’t sure that is where we wanted to sit but as this was our first time it was great to see all the food being prepped so we were able to chose our meals based on presentation and watching the cooks do their job. The food was absolutely delicious and we will certainly return sooner than later.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    4th time to Arts and Central! Excellent food and service every time!

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  4. Young VIP

    Tampa16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time guests and we both enjoyed the ambiance and service. Food was terrific, I had a filet and my husband enjoyed swordfish. Flavorful dishes and we will definitely be going back.

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  5. NYCphobe

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening outside on the covered patio. Great service and delicious and colorful food! Highly recommend!

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  6. Debbs

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joe our waiter was fabulous! Took his time with us as we had questions about cocktails and menu items. He was so knowledgeable, friendly and attentive . Food was outstanding ! Loved the surprise bday chocolate mouse. We give Joe 4 stars!!!

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  7. Laura

    Tampa35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for lunch and the food was delicious. I splurged and had the smash burger & fries. Yummy. the salads look great. Will definitely go back to try dinner.

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  8. Irwin VIP

    Tampa104 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was very good... great menu and valet parking...

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  9. jeffers

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First class food, service and lovely ambiance (we sat outside)

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  10. Susan VIP

    Tampa23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our dinner at Arts and Central. The service was slow - no fault of our very professional waiter. It was busy. Our guests were impressed with the restaurant and the food and we will return.

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FAQs

Arts & Central is rated 4.7 stars by 530 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 53 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Arts & Central

611 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Blvd of the Arts
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Erik Walker
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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