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Indigenous, Sarasota, FL

Indigenous

4.7
4.7
887 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming


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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 17:30–20:30
  • Phone number
    (941) 706-4740
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Steve Phelps
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Cross Street
    Adams Lane and South Links Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Ringling Blvd
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve

    US$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in 2025 with our family at Indigenous! Allow us to be the place you go before the clock hits midnight. Wine pairings are PER PERSON. Please include all guests who want to participate when selecting this add-on. Reservations ONLY. Max party size up to 8 guests.

What 887 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Innovative

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Healthy

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Indigenous is a culinary gem in Sarasota, offering "excellent food and professional service" with a fresh, ever-changing menu. Diners rave about the "remarkable" mushroom bisque and creative, locally-sourced dishes. The cozy, charming atmosphere and attentive staff elevate every visit, making it "one of the best dining experiences" in town.

887 Reviews
  1. Nathan

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Indigenous is an absolute culinary masterpiece in Sarasota. From the passionate hosts and servers to the ever changing and exquisite meals. You will never have a meal that misses here. Chefs are top notch and always deliver masterpieces. Can’t say enough about this fantastic place!!

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  2. Sean

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant in Sarasota! Chef Phelps is incredible. He cares about his fish and food sourcing, supports local farms and is an amazing Chef!! Highly recommend Indigenous!

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  3. Joanne

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb dining experience in every way! Highly recommend!
    IndigenousResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Joanne! We wish you happy holidays and hope to see you all again soon!

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  4. AlisaK

    VIP

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible combinations of flavors. Indigenous consistently come up with creative and delicious dishes. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Superb dining.
    IndigenousResponded 1 day ago
    We are so happy you enjoyed your evening. Wishing you all a great, safe holiday season!

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  5. Gary

    VIP

    Tampa

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anniversary dinner. Everything was fantastic! Great food. Great service. Highly recommend!!
    IndigenousResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for choosing us for your special night. We look forward to seeing you again. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

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  6. Jonathan

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is good not spectacular. Ambiance is nice. The disappointment is having to give a credit card to hold a reservation with the threat of a fee if needing to cancel. Another example of corporate greed over personal customer experience. Because of that probably wouldn’t recommend to others.
    IndigenousResponded 4 days ago
    We are not a corporate restaurant. The fee is only charged when you do not call or cancel yourself within 24 hours of your reservation. Happy Holidays Jonathan.

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  7. Renee

    VIP

    Key West

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Sitting by the hvac system on front porch was louder than desired. Other than that, food was good and service was excellent.
    IndigenousResponded 4 days ago
    We are sorry that the AC unit outside was interfering with your experience. We have not had any problems with that before, but we will look into seeing why the noise was so loud. We hope to have you dine again with us, and we will be sure to address your seating arrangements.

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  8. Laura

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Indigenous is the best place to eat in Sarasota without fail. The food quality is exceptional and the menu changes seasonally except for the staple burger. You can’t miss going here for dinner the next time you’re in Sarasota!
    IndigenousResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for being our guests! We are so happy you dined with us and we hope to see you again! Please follow us @indigenousrestaurant on Instagram and Facebook

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  9. Richard

    Southwest Florida

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary and were not disappointed. The atmosphere (sat outside) was perfect, the service…. Perfect and the food outstanding! I have to mention that the pace in which our orders were delivered was spot on. We started with the appetizers Parmesan Beignets and Pickled lemon shrimp followed by our entrees of the Akaroa salmon with green goddess Tokyo turnip, butternut squash , smoked garlic whipped cream cheese, topped with a rye crunch and Braised beef, mushroom, Swiss chard , ricotta, rosemary bread crumbs,with pappardelle topped with Parmesan. Desert was Brown butter white chocolate brownie with maple apple cider caramel vanilla bean ice cream with apple chips. Just a perfect perfect evening. We will return. One of the best parts is they take reservations
    IndigenousResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful words. We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Our team/family truly loves what we do. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Roger

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second dinner here. Our first was for our engagement dinner. This one was for our just married dinner. The food only seems to exceed expectations. The staff is professional, sweet and attentive. To be married at 3pm and have dinner at 6pm with this restaurant being one of the major highlights of the day. We couldn't have asked for a better way to end the day. Many thanks to all that work there and we will be returning sooner than later!
    IndigenousResponded 7 days ago
    Congratulations on your wedding! We were honored to have you choose us once more for such a special day! We cant wait to see you again!

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FAQs

Indigenous is rated 4.7 stars by 887 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Indigenous

239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-2155

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Adams Lane and South Links Ave
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 17:30–20:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Ringling Blvd
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Steve Phelps
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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