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988 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, Florida 34236

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988 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, Florida 34236

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Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert

Amenities

  • Restroom

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  • Eat Local · Sarasota, Florida

    The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill

    The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill offers a wide range of delicious American cuisine. The Parrot is open 7 days a week & Happy Hour is 11:30-6PM, Monday - Friday. The Parrot boasts a variety of scrumptious Starters, Soups, Salads, Pizza, Burgers and complete Main Plate dinners. Food is served until 10PM Thursday - Saturday. 9:30PM on Sunday -Wednesday. Local live entertainment is featured on our patio Wednesday - Sunday evenings and there are 32 HD TVs to watch your favorite sporting event. We have another location in Bradenton located on State Rd 70, just west of I75.

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Bob Evans Family restaurant
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Mattison's at the Van Wezel Restaurant
Mattison's at the Van Wezel, part of Mattison's Restaurants and Catering, is a unique location in Sarasota, Florida. This waterfront restaurant offers pre-performance dining for guests attending shows at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. They also provide services for private events and have a dedicated space for these occasions. The webpage includes navigable sections for their menu, reservations, and a gallery showcasing their culinary offerings and venue. Contact information is readily available for further inquiries. The restaurant's prime location and its association with the performing arts hall makes it a notable part of the Mattison's brand.

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