Gecko’s Grill & Pub

Step into the heart of Louisiana at Lucky 8 in Sarasota, Florida. Located in charming Southside Village on S Osprey Avenue, our chef-driven scratch kitchen, led by acclaimed New Orleans native Chef Mark Majorie, serves authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine prepared fresh daily using local ingredients. Enjoy signature dishes like muffulettas, jambalaya, gumbo, fried chicken, po'boys, shrimp étouffée, and homemade bread pudding. Perfect for casual dining, family meals, date nights, or gatherings. Pair your meal with our carefully curated natural wine and craft beer selection. Experience genuine southern hospitality and delicious comfort food at Lucky 8!

Authentic fresh Mediterranean food.

Bistro at the Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College features a Florida farm stand-inspired menu focusing on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients that can be enjoyed within the interior dining space complemented by thoughtfully curated exhibits, on the go, or outdoors within the Museum Plaza.

Since opening in 2018, Tamiami Tap has become a beloved local destination for great food, drinks, and entertainment. This vibrant restaurant and live music venue, located just outside historic downtown Sarasota, offers a unique culinary experience. Enjoy a selection of expertly crafted fine dining and small plates, complemented by a welcoming atmosphere. Your four-legged friends are also welcome, making it the perfect spot for everyone to unwind. Tamiami Tap is where delicious food, lively music, and good company come together.

The Green Orchid, nested within Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Downtown Sarasota, Florida, is celebrated as the world's first net-positive energy restaurant. This innovative dining spot is completely solar-powered, designed to produce more electricity than it uses, thanks to its expansive solar array. The vision of Sarasota culinary icons Michael Klauber and Philip Mancini, and designed by Jimi Yui, The Green Orchid offers a garden-to-table menu with ingredients sourced from its own rooftop garden, managed by Operation EcoVets. A beacon of sustainability, its menu caters to vegetarian and vegan preferences, complemented by a unique beverage selection, with a portion of its proceeds supporting Selby Gardens.

Location location location! Enjoy a casual watefront breakfast, lunch or dinner while looking out on the bay and enjoying the breezes from the Gulf of Mexico. Great tropical drinks, and live music. Right next door Bayfront Excursions offers daily rentals of wave runners, sailboats, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, peddle boats, aqua cycles and more.

Focaccia Sandwich + Bakery is a family owned scratch kitchen offering amazing sandwiches on house made bread using organic flour, & truly clean ingredients. The business has been formed under one idea, to create the best sandwich possible. We do this by baking artisan style focaccia in house every morning, sourcing the best possible ingredients without artificial ingredients, dyes, colors, or preservatives, and doing the simple things right. We are located in Sarasota, FL at 2300 Bee Ridge minutes away from downtown and Siesta Key. Come on in and see what we are all about!

Hungry? Size matters! Get your cheesesteak fix satisfied with a 6″ Classic Cheesesteak and a bucket of Loaded Cheesesteak Fries. Get spicy with the Chipotle Cheesesteak. Love Buffalo Chicken? We got Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak for you! End on a high note with our Brownie Bites. Pardon My Cheesesteak is available for delivery and pick up in select locations nationwide!