Sarasota Restaurants
Restaurants in Sarasota, Florida
Welcome to the Sarasota Restaurant Guide. Find details on all Sarasota restaurants as well as dining in Venice, Osprey, Nokomis and Bradenton. This is also your guide to catering and caterers in Sarasota for your next event. Browse through Bradenton and Sarasota restaurants by name, or use the links below to find restaurants by cuisine or location or narrow your search. Sarasota Restaurant News - News and buzz from around Sarasota's dining scene. Review your favorite (or not so favorite) restaurant. Just look them up in the search and post your review on the page about the restaurant.
You'll never go hungry in Sarasota. Traveling around Sarasota you'll find no shortage of great places to eat. From Longboat Key to St. Armands Circle restaurants to Downtown Sarasota and Siesta Key, Sarasota, Bradenton or Venice, Florida, suncoast dining boasts some of the finest restaurants in the world.
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Openings & Closings
Restaurants Opening Soon (Scroll Down For Recently Opened & Closed)
Samba Brazilian Steakhouse (South Sarasota)
Casa Masa (The Landings)
Lucky 8 Luncheonette (Southside Village)
Island Chick-N-Shack (Venice Island)
Tralia (Gulf Gate)
Bella Rimini Italian Restaurant (Nokomis)
Sugar Champagne Bar (Downtown)
Dive Wine & Spirits / Hive Bar (Clark & Swift)
Capriotti's (South Trail)
Raining Berries (Southside Village)
Guppy's Good Times (Longboat Key)
Trattoria Bella Napoli (Downtown)
Carved Crafted Sandwiches (Waterside Place)
Whataburger (Heritage Harbour Bradenton)
Seasons 52 (SR 64 E Bradenton)
Waffle Monkey Sarasota One (Downtown)
3 Natives (Downtown)
Mexkal Cantina (Parkway Collection)
Fuji Sushi Steakhouse (Shoppes at Palmer Ranch)
Duck Donuts (Waterside Place)
The Beach Club (Siesta Key)
Fusion (South Venice)
Florence And The Spice Boys (University Town Center)
Dear Fish (Waterside Place)
Ocean Prime Restaurant (Quay Sarasota)
131 Main Lakewood Ranch (University Parkway)
Allswell (Waterside Place)
Toasted Yolk Cafe Lakewood Ranch (Waterside Place)
Toasted Mango (Moving Soon)
Origin Pizza Cafe Rosemary (Rosemary District)
Mirna's Cuban Cuisine (North Trail)
Crisp & Green (Waterside Place)
Blu Kouzina (UTC West District)
Banditos Tacos and Tequila (Downtown - Main St.)
Recently Opened (Scroll down for recent closures)
Kyuramen (North Trail)
Gulf Coast Crab and Seafood (Gulf Gate)
Back Porch Brewing Company (N. Venice)
Pazzo on Orange (Rosemary District)
Spice Indian Cuisine (Clark & Beneva)
Mochinut (Expo on Clark)
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar (Center Point University)
J's Korean Food (Hillview)
Tuscany Nokomis (Formerly Mama Leone's)
Pura Vida Miami (Mall at UTC)
Pietro's Italian Restaurant And Wine Bar (S. Tuttle)
Adeline (Meliora Name Change)
Deluca's (Formerly Lucarelli's)
Siesta Poke (Siesta Village)
Percoco's Pizza And Pasta (Lakewood Main St.)
Aji Ceviche Bar Sarasota (South Sarasota)
Aura Beach Grill ()
Riva (St. Regis LBK)
CW Prime (St. Regis LBK)
Theduo (Siesta Key)
Merci Cafe (South Trail)
Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House (Waterside Place)
Bulgogi House Korean BBQ (Main Street)
Lakewood Ranch Deli (San Marco Plaza)
Original Wolfies Bakery & Take Away (Lakewood Ranch Sarasota)
A Sprig of Thyme (Moved to State St.)
Bar Italia (Center Point University)
Rose & Ivy (Downtown - Formerly Azul)
Lenny'z Pizza & Island Bar (Crescent Plaza Siesta Key)
C'est La Vie (Lakewood Ranch)
Naked Farmer (University Town Center)
Cuba 1958 (Main St.)
Big Top Brewing Company (Fruitville Commons)
Mouthole (Gulf Gate)
Fat Rabbit Pub (Downtown)
15 South by Napule (St. Armands Circle)
Moulin Blac Cafe (Bird Bay Plaza)
Shipwrecked Bar & Grill (Blackburn Point)
Gianni's American Trattoria (Formerly Appizza - Lockwood Ridge)
Great Heights Creamery (Rosemary District)
Harbor Bistro (Venice)
Jet's Pizza (South Trail)
El Rancho De Sarasota (17th Street)
Casa Patron Mexican Kitchen (Centergate)
Cafe Arts (Rosemary District)
Casa Masa (Formerly Island House Taqueria)
Agave Bandido (Waterside Place)
Tin Viet & Sushi Bar (Parkway Shopping)
Shebeen Irish Pub and Kitchen (Change Owner)
Buffet City (Bee Ridge)
Cedar Fox Coffee (Downtown)
Arts & Central (Rosemary District)
Mangia Che E Buono (Tuttle Bee Plaza)
Michelle's Brown Bag (Moved - Burns Court)
Eggtown (Sarasota Crossings)
Pokehub (Jacaranda Plaza Venice)
FAM (Fruitville)
Focaccia (Bee Ridge)
Casami (Downtown)
Pi Pizza 3.14 On Main (Downtown)
Buffalo Wild Wings Go (Southside Village)
Maple Street Biscuit Company (University Walk)
Bobby Jones Golf Club (North Sarasota)
Island Fin Poke Co. Venice (Nokomis Village)
Garden of Joy (Downtown)
Koi Cafe (Pinebrook Venice)
Playa Bowls (Arlington Park)
Compa Coffee and Cocktails (Palmer Plaza)
Buddy's Bagels (Formerly Brooklyn Bagels)
Samurai Japanese Fusion (Southside Village)
Calusa Brewing (McIntosh near Clark Rd.)
Bruschetta Sarasota Key West (Gulf Gate)
Fin & Tonic (Gulf Gate)
The Original Wolfie's (Rosemary District)
Bella Vino Italian Market (Osprey, FL)
Irma's Tacos Craft Beer And Tequila Bar (Fruitville Commons)
Marcel (Main Street)
Pei Wei Asian Express (UTC Mall)
Slim Chickens (Clark Rd.)
The Breakfast Company (Shoppes at UTC)
Twin Peaks (Fruitville Commons)
Pacific Counter (Landings)
Ruth's Chris Steak House (Lakewood Ranch)
Miss Empanadas (Sarasota Commons)
Thai Hot (Osprey - Blackburn Plaza)
Jersey Mike's Subs (Pelican Plaza)
3 Bridges Brewing (South Venice)
Capo Pazzo (Gulf Gate)
Wingstop (Expo on Clark)
Kolucan (Gulf Gate)
Djonisi's Restaurant (Fruitville)
Neat (Square South)
Recent Closures
Jersey Mike's (Closed - Pelican Plaza)
Richie's Pizza (Closed - Nokomis)
Gelato Go (Closed - St. Armands)
Madison Avenue Cafe (Closed - St. Armands)
Cormick's (Closed - Venice)
Stiks (Closed - South Trail)
WingHouse (Closed - Bradenton)
Caddy's at the Pointe (Closed - Bradenton)
China Star (Closed - Clark Rd.)
Curry Station B (Closed - Clark Rd.)
Yaki Sushi BBQ (Closed - University)
The Chateau Sarasota (Closed - Southgate)
Urban Taco (Closed - Venice)
481 Gourmet (Closed - Downtown)
Ama La Vita (Closed - Downtown)
Rusty Bucket (Closed - UTC)
Osteria Southside (Closed - S. Osprey Ave.)
Crisp Waffle Company (Closed - St. Armands)
Hana Sushi Lounge (Closed - Lakewood Ranch)
Dalmoros Fresh Pasta To Go (Closed - St. Armands)
The Hot Dog Shoppe (Closed - Venice)
La Villa Mexican Grill (Closed - LBK)
Meadows Pub (Closed - The Meadows)
Meshugana Deli (Closed - Clark Rd.)
Two Roosters Fusion (Closed - Nokomis, FL)
By The Bay Bistro (Closed - Osprey, FL)
Willows Cafe (Closed - Rosemary District)
Screaming Goat (Closed - Gulf Gate)
Nutritious You (Closed - Southgate)
Donatos Pizza (Closed - Tamiami Trail)
Perkins Family Restaurant (Closed - Fruitville)
Sofia's Trattoria (Closed - S Tuttle)
Darwin Evolutionary Cuisine (Closed - S Trail)
Hob Nob Drive In (Closed - N. Washinton)
Fat Point (Closed - UTC)
Route 41 Smoked Meats And Dam Fine Pizza (Closed - Venice)
Yokuji Asian (Closed - North Trail)
Boatyard Waterfront Bar & Grill (Closed - Stickney Point)
Flavio's on Main (Closed - Downtown)
Tijuana Flats (Closed - Southside Village)
Costco (Closed to Public)
Shiny Gumbo (Closed - Gulf Gate)
Adolfo's Italian Market & Pizzeria (Closed - Lakewood Ranch)
Crave Kitchens (Closed - Gulf Gate)
Barra Cevichera (Closed - 17th St.)
Rise Up Cafe (Closed - Downtown)
InfuZions (Closed - Lockwood Ridge)
Sofia's Restaurant (Closed - Lakewood Ranch)
Nancy's Bar-B-Q (Closed - Rosemary District)
Kiyoshi's Sushi (Closed - Gulf Gate)
Nellie's Deli & Catering (Closed - Fruitville)
Columbian Point (Closed - N. Washington)
German Cuisine (Closed - Sarasota Square)
Mandarin Express (Closed - Mall at UTC)
Reyna's Taqueria (Closed - Sarasota Square)
Five-O Donuts (Closed - South Trail)
Siesta Pops (Closed - South Trail)
Bonbom Cafe (Closed - Downtown)
Restaurante Rio De La Plata (Closed - Lockwood Ridge)
Yume Sushi (Closed - Downtown)
The Rosemary (Closed - Downtown)
Boccatta Bistro (Closed - Downtown)
City Pizza (Closed - Siesta Key)
Pizza N Brew (Closed - Downtown)
St. Armands Oyster Bar (Closed)
Brooklyn Bagels & Deli (Renamed - Cattlemen Rd.)
Brooklyn Bagels & Deli (Renamed - Beneva Rd.)
Wolfie's Box Office (Closed - Rosemary District)
Antojitos Cuban Cuisine (Closed - N. Tamiami Trl)
Nicky's Bistro (Closed - Downtown)
Off The Hook (Closed - Gulf Gate)
Famous Philly Cheesesteaks (Closed - Downtown)
Opus (Closed - Gulf Gate)
Off The Wagon (Closed - Venice)
Da Vinci German Restaurant (Closed - Osprey)
Wings N Weenies (Closed - Fruitville)
Wine Making Pantry The Good Grape Wine Bar (Closed - Clark Rd)
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue (Closed - Fruitville)
The Lunchbox Sarasota (Closed - Northgate)
Vernona Gourmet (Closed - St. Armands)
Bayside Grille (Closed - Nokomis)
Farm House (Closed - Clark Rd.)
Reef Cakes (Closed - Southside Village)
Yogurtology (Closed - Southside Village)
Breakfast at Victoria's (Closed - South Trail)
Irish 31 (Closed - Southgate)
Lily Cafe (Closed - Landings)
Palermo Pizza (Closed - South Trail)
Pub 32 (Closed - South Trail)
Rasoi Indian Kitchen (Closed - Gulf Gate)
Bodhi Tree Cafe (Closed - Downtown)
New Dynasty (Closed - South Trail)
The Overton (Closed - Rosemary District)
Newk's Eatery (Closed - University)
Zoes Kitchen (Closed - University)
Taco Bus (Closed - South Trail)
China 1 (Closed - Gulf Gate)
Baby Paul's BBQ (Closed - Downtown)
Sarasota Brewing Company (Closed - Gulf Gate)
Mitch's Kitchen (Closed - Venice)
A Good Day Cafe (Closed - Osprey)
3 Pepper Burrito Co. (Closed - Downtown)
Cafe Baci (Closed - S. Trail)
Humay Sushi (Closed - Downtown)
Whiskey Barrel (Closed - St. Armands)
Blue Rooster (Closed - Rosemary District)
Cafe Longet (Closed - Venice)
Goodfellas Wine Making Pantry (Closed - Clark Rd.)
Burritos Mexican Grill (Closed - Gulfgate)
Sommers Dutch Family Restaurant (Closed - Cattlemen)
Fire Fresh Grill (Closed - Downtown)
Poppo's Taqueria (Closed - Landings)
Primo Ristorante (Closed - North Trail)
BurgerFi (Closed - UTC)
Bayou Tavern (Closed - LBK)
Panificio South (Closed - Reynolds St.)
Leaf & Lentil (Closed - North Trail)
Sophia's Tuscan Cafe (Closed - Landings)
India Cafe (Closed - Downtown)
Red Lobster (Closed - Gulf Gate)
Smoqehouse (Closed - South Trail)
Traphouse Seafood and BBQ (Closed - Bahia Vista)
The Beach Club (Siesta Key - Kitchen Closed)
Dix Coney Cafe (Closed - Gulf Gate)
The Parrot X-Press Grill (Closed - Bee Ridge)
Gold China Chinese Take Out (Closed - Palmer Ranch)
South Philly Cheesesteaks (Closed - Main St.)
Cuccina Gloria (Closed - Nokomis)
White Buffalo Saloon (Closed - Ashton Rd.)
Angelo's Limoncello (Closed - Cattlemen)
Cassariano UTC (Closed)
Oasis Cafe Mediterranean Cuisine (Closed - South Trail)
Seabar (Closed - Gulf Gate)
Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen (Closed - Southgate)
Freskia Pita (Closed - Sarasota Crossing)
Kazu 2.0 (Closed - Gulf Gate)
Thomas German Bakery (Closed - Gulf Gate)
Honeycomb Cafe (Closed - South Trail)
Blase Bistro (Closed - Hillview)
Opa! Opa! (Closed - Gulf Gate)
The Waterfront (Closed - South Trail)
Station 400 (Closed - Landings)
G's Southern Kitchen (Closed - Bobby Jones Golf Club)
Mega Tropical (Closed - Beneva & Webber)
IHop (Closed - N. Washington)
Ruby Tuesday (Closed - UTC)
Barnacle Bill's (Closed - Downtown)
Bob Evans (Closed - 14th St. W Bradenton)
Ham Heaven & Devil Dogs (Closed - Clark Road)
Blue Moon Grill (Closed - Bahia Vista)
Fusion Gourmet By Chef Razo (Closed - Gulf Gate)
Acropolis Sarasota (Closed - UTC)
Nancy's Bar-B-Q (Closed - Downtown)
Duff's Original Buffet (Closed - Bradenton)
Pita's Republic (Closed - UTC)
Pita's Republic (Closed - Fruitville)
S'Macks Burgers & Shakes (Closed - Southgate)
TooJay's (Closed - Southgate)
Seven on Venice (Closed - Venice Ave.)
Rivera Maya (Closed - Cocoanut)
Punta Sur (Closed - Beneva)
Limoncello (Closed - Cattlemen)
Kumo Japanese Steakhouse (Closed - Venice)
Kruk's Philly Steaks (Closed - Landings)
Umbrellas (Closed - Downtown)
Mexico Lindo (Closed - St. Armands)
1812 Osprey (Closed - Southside Village)
Omelette and Company (Closed - S. Trail)
MacAllisters (Closed - Lakewood Ranch)
Lemon Tree Kitchen (Closed - Downtown)
Daily Bird (Closed - Downtown)
Zeno's Boardwalk Sweet Shop (Closed - St. Armands)
Surf Shack (Closed - St. Armands)
Peach's (Closed - 26th St. Bradenton)
Peach's (Closed - Cortez Rd. Bradenton)
Jason's Deli (Closed - University)
Denny's (Closed - Venice, FL)
Angelino (Italian Tradition) (Closed - Rosemary District)
Solorzano Bros. Pizzeria (Closed - Siesta Key)
Sweet Tomatoes (Closed - Landings)
Cannon's Steak House (Closed - Gulf Gate)
Pino's (Closed - Shops at Siesta Row)
Tokaj (Closed - Gulf Gate)
Fork My Life (Closed - Gulf Gate)
Cafe Roma (Closed - Hillview)
Tela's Bistro (Closed - Bee Ridge)
Doughbie Brothers Pizza (Closed - University Park)
Prague (Closed - Downtown)
Luna Rossa (Closed - Southgate)
Kruk's Philly Steaks (Closed - University Parkway)
Bravo Italian Mediterranean (Closed - Southgate)
Mojo's Paladar Real Cuban (Closed - Venice)
Barnacle Bill's (Closed - North Trail)
Norma Jean's Sports Bar (Closed - Fruitville Rd.)
62 Bistrot (Closed - Hillview St.)
Smashburger (Closed - University & Tuttle)
Li'l Nancy's at the Ranch (Closed - Relocating Lakewood Ranch)
Brasa & Pisco (Closed - Lockwood Ridge)
Chicken Kitchen (Closed - University Parkway)
Burger & Beer Joint (Closed - UTC Mall)
