Restaurants near Aloft - Sarasota (Opening 2/18/16)

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1. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(5952)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Sarasota

Booked 69 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.”

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2. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7

Exceptional(5616)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Sarasota

Booked 56 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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3. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(2914)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Sarasota

Booked 62 times today

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is an award-winning prime steakhouse specializing in aged USDA prime steaks. Located in the heart of Sarasota’s pedestrian friendly downtown, Hyde Park is just minutes from Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and St. Armand’s Circle and 5 minutes from the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center. The restaurant offers a chef-inspired menu featuring variations of its legendary aged prime steaks, daily chef’s fresh fish features and great seafood. Award-winning menus, the extensive wine list and impeccable service are why Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is Sarasota’s favorite fine dining restaurant and top pick for intimate dinners, special occasions, family gatherings, business dinners, corporate events and small receptions. Private dining rooms available. Complimentary valet parking (with validation).

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4. Trattoria Bella Napoli

4.5

Awesome(54)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 31 times today

## Trattoria Bella Napoli: A Taste of Italy in the Heart of Sarasota Trattoria Bella Napoli transports you to the heart of Italy with its authentic cuisine and warm, inviting atmosphere. This family-owned restaurant, nestled in downtown Sarasota, offers a delightful culinary journey through homemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and classic Italian dishes. Step inside and be greeted by the aroma of fresh herbs and the gentle hum of conversation. The cozy ambiance, reminiscent of a traditional trattoria, sets the stage for a memorable dining experience. Start your culinary adventure with an array of delectable appetizers, like the Zucchina, a zucchini cream with zucchini chips, ricotta, and speck, or the Fichi, featuring fig jam, pancetta, pecorino cheese, and caramelized onions. For your main course, indulge in the restaurant's signature pizzas, crafted with the finest ingredients and cooked to perfection in a wood-fired oven. The Margherita, with its simple yet flavorful combination of tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano, basil, and olive oil, is a classic choice. For a more adventurous palate, try the Carpaccio, topped with beef carpaccio, arugula, walnuts, and lemon oil. If you prefer pasta, Trattoria Bella Napoli offers

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5. 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(1471)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Sarasota

Booked 59 times today

The modus operandi at 1592 is fire. The key feature – everything is cooked on wood fired grill. The menu is handcrafted and well executed. 1592 is a great spot to indulge in comforting and flavourful cuisine from around the world.

6. Bevardi's Salute

4.5

Awesome(2266)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 33 times today

Salute offers five distinct areas for dining: Al Fresco, a casual Bar, Lounge, Wine Room, and Main Dining Room.We also have a full Bar, Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks to accompany your meal. Additionally, Salute imports Olive Oil and Wine from its own vineyards in Tuscany; which adds to the depth and authenticity of your dining experience.The menu at Salute is varied and extensive, offering Bruschetta, Appetizers, Imported Italian Cheeses, Cured Meats, Salads, Pasta, and many other delicious entree choices.With our nightly specials everyone is sure to find something to suit their taste.While you are dining, don't forget to take a look at our menu of homemade desserts for something to finish out your experience.

7. Boca - Sarasota

4.2

Awesome(1648)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 58 times today

With a cozy vibe, food you crave, and heartfelt hospitality, Boca is your kind of place - an everyday upscale restaurant where you can be yourself and enjoy great fresh seasonal creations while we work thoughtfully to make even the most simple moments extraordinary. With a fresh and seasonal approach to the classics, Boca is the food you love handcrafted with the freshest ingredients into dishes you will crave. Like the food, our Market Fresh cocktails are thoughtful, luscious, and handcrafted featuring house-infused spirits and fresh ingredients. Join us for Weekend Brunch and Bottomless Mimosas, Lunch on the Avenue or Dinner with friends that feel like family.

8. Lila

4.8

Exceptional(1212)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 14 times today

Lila (pronounced lee-lah) means creative play. Lila is a spontaneous, playful, organic, healthy, mostly vegetable restaurant which does serve sustainable meats.

9. Cafe Amici

4.7

Exceptional(1036)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 19 times today

Cafe Amici is a traditional Italian cuisine in Sarasota Fl, since 1996 we offer extensive menu you will enjoy dish from Puglia, Veneto, Tuscany and the Mediterranean shores. There is an eight seat bar with 20 wines by the glass, 300 bottle of wines from all over the world, wine vintage from 1964 thru 2022.

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10. element: steak. seafood. pasta.

4.3

Awesome(2006)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Sarasota

Booked 11 times today

We encapsulate the best and most unique elements of world class dining. We feature pasture raised, hand-cut steaks grilled or seared to perfection, delicate, local seafood, house made pasta dishes with elegant hand crafted sauces and more.

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5.0
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We have been there three times for special birthdays and it’s consistently good. Alex was our server this time and she was really good. She made wonderful recommendations . It was my husband 70th birthday so we really love this recent visit.
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The food was absolutely delicious! The shaved steak spring rolls, lobster mac n cheese and grilled snapper were all amazing!!
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Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Price: Expensive• Seafood• Sarasota
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5.0
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An excellent dining experience once again! Terrific experience.
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Selva Grill Downtown SarasotaPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Sarasota
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Andy was terrific. Services was prompt. Food delicious.
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