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A photo of Big Top Brewery restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(78)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Fruitville, Florida
Booked 23 times today
When we started Big Top Brewing Company, there were no craft breweries in the Sarasota area and we set out to fix that. We wanted to compliment Sarasota’s historical associations with The Ringling Circus, performing arts, great architecture, the best art and design schools and world renown tourism. The best way we could do that was to craft beer that our home town can be proud of. We plan to continue the tradition of the arts and help Sarasota add beer town to its identity. Come step under our big top and see for yourself. Big Top Brewing Company artistically crafts world class beers, inspired by our passion, integrity, and the history of our home town.
A photo of Dry Dock Waterfront Grill restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(9365)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Longboat Key
Booked 159 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.
A photo of Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(470)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Fruitville, Florida
Booked 118 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.
A photo of Connors Steak & Seafood - Sarasota restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(8539)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Siesta Key
Booked 116 times today
Connors Steak & Seafood specializes in fresh seafood and premium aged steaks, as well as gourmet salads, pastas and more! Enjoy a memorable evening with friends and family in our well-appointed dining rooms, or stop by for the lunch you and your associates deserve. Our friendly service and flavorful fare will keep you coming back for more.
A photo of Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(10584)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 135 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.
A photo of Michael's On East restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5629)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Sarasota
Booked 27 times today
Michael's On East is a top-notch contemporary American restaurant in Sarasota. It's a favorite for its award-winning cuisine, exceptional service, and a stunning ambiance. As one reviewer put it, 'food is always excellent and served in a picture-perfect manner.' The restaurant's unique monthly themed menu adds to its charm. With a 350+ bottle wine list and a 4-Diamond rating, it's the perfect place for a special occasion or a date.
A photo of The Capital Grille - Sarasota restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2947)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Sarasota
Booked 92 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
A photo of Seasons 52 - Sarasota restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(5230)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sarasota
Booked 96 times today
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.
A photo of Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(5837)
Price: Expensive
• Latin / Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 48 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.”
A photo of Libby's - Sarasota restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3969)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Sarasota
Booked 67 times today
Libby's - Sarasota is a hot spot due to its excellent food and service. Reviewers are consistently praising the quality of the food, highlighting the variety on the menu and how everything is 'delicious' and 'well prepared'. The service is also highly rated, with many noting the friendly and professional staff. The ambiance is described as 'lovely', 'comfortable', and 'relaxing'. The restaurant is also noted for its popularity, with it often being 'crowded'.
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  • rafael
    Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    The food was excellent. My ny strip was cooked to perfection, and the fries were nice and crispy and well seasoned my 2 top shelf long Islands were mixed well and went down smoothly my wife enjoyed her Rockefeller oysters she ate all of them with a smile on her face she really enjoyed her halibut which was recommended by Luke are server for the night who did an outstanding job taking are orders and bringing the drinks we requested and going out of his way to make our 13 year anniversary perfect for my wife and me he also recommended the drink my wife truly enjoyed said it was by far one of the best drinks she had I did forget what it was called she said the bar tender blended the mixture of juices and alcohol to perfection and our strawberry desert that they had was so delicious my wife mostly ate it for her guilty pleasure the few bites I did get in were outstanding something definitely worth trying to our server Luke we thank you for you're service last night and we hope you continue with such excellent service that you provide. To all the patrons from Connors, we thank you for the services you provide from the reception desk to the cooks, cleaners, waiter, bussers, and all other staff members. Thank you for the hard work you provide to make Connors the best it is. I also wanted to give compliments to the chef who made my ny strip one of the best well dome ny strips I've had in a long time it was juicy and tender. Cooked the way I wanted it to be all around one of the best I have had
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    Connors Steak & Seafood - SarasotaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Siesta Key
    4.7
  • Mary LouVIP
    Tampa / Central Florida West •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    We had another wonderful meal at Michael’s. We sampled the French Epicurean menu and were pleased with our choices. My husband had the butternut squash and sweet potato soup and the Scottish salmon, and I had crawfish beignets and veal scallops with Calvados. The desserts are all made in house, even the ice cream which accompanied my almond cake! Everything was delicious! Our server Kelly, and attendant Isabel were friendly and attentive. Having Michael stop by the table always adds a nice touch. He makes everyone feel welcome! We’ll be back again soon.
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    Michael's On EastPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Sarasota
    4.7
  • Doug
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Second time we’ve eaten here, food and service is outstanding. Only negative is noise level, very hard to carry on a conversation or to hear our server. Will definitely return.
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    Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, FloridaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Fruitville, Florida
    4.6
  • AimeeVIP
    Tampa / Central Florida West •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Always delicious and fun! Went on a Wednesday for dueling piano night so much fun with delicious food and great music!
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    Big Top BreweryPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Fruitville, Florida
    4.7
  • James
    New York City •225 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Incredible dinner! Grouper bites and Category 5 shrimp appetizers were as good as it gets. The delicious fishcamp chowder is almost a meal in itself. Finally, the lobster tacos also were great. I apologize f this sounds like I own the place. My wife and I are three times a year customers who simply love this place.
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    Dry Dock Waterfront GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Longboat Key
    4.9
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