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Junior and Rosie's Cafe and Grill Restaurant
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KOJO Restaurant
Asian inspired dining. Indulge in everything from Kimchi Fried Rice, Sushi and Nori Tacos to our curated Sake collection, creative cocktails and mouthwatering desserts.
KORE STEAKHOUSE Restaurant
Korean food pick up or delivery
Kitchen Bistro Restaurant
Discover a new dining destination at K Bistro, a refined yet relaxed restaurant nestled inside the Kompose Boutique Hotel at 965 University Pkwy in Sarasota. Since opening in 2023, the bistro has welcomed both hotel guests and local residents to enjoy thoughtfully prepared dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The menu features familiar favorites elevated with care, perfect for a casual bite or an effortless dinner. Experience a delightful culinary journey in a comfortable, modern setting designed to make everyone feel at home.
L Kjita Restaurant
Experience the vibrant fusion of Cuban and Mexican street food at our one-of-a-kind food truck! We bring you the bold flavors of Cuba, combined with the irresistible zest of Mexican cuisine. From savory Cuban sandwiches filled with marinated pork and melted cheese to fresh tacos bursting with tangy salsas and marinated meats, every bite is a journey of flavors.
Available only at Sarasota FL
Las Costeñitas Latin Market Restaurant
We offer restaurant service for dine-in and take-out, we also have basic groceries, Latin groceries and food from several different countries. Beer, wine, empanadas, more! We are a restaurant and a grocery store and Hispanic food store supermarke
Productos argentinos
Productos Mexicanos
Productos Colombianos
Productos Peruanos
Productos Ecuatorianos
Productos Brasileros
Productos Guatemaltecos
Productos Hondureños
Productos Nicaragüenses
Productos Salvadoreños
Productos Venezolanos
PRODUCTOS LATINOAMERICANOS
Servicios de envío de dinero, recargas, pagos de billes
Productos: Groceries, Dairy, produce.
Latin Quarters Restaurant On Main Restaurant
Authentic Puerto Rician Food & Entertainment.
Law & Order Cafe Restaurant
8FPC+G2Q, 2000 Main St
Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar Restaurant
Lefty’s Oyster & Seafood Bar offers the revival of coastal seafood in a rustic, comfortable atmosphere. Our made-to-order fare & innovative cocktails will chart your course to sharing a good meal with friends & family. Join us to experience the watershed moments when hospitality gives its all and the gems of the sea live up to their reputation.
LobsterCraft Restaurant
OPEN FOR DINE-IN, DELIVERY, AND TAKE OUT
LOCATED IN THE STUNNING WATERSIDE COMMUNITY OF ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE IN PICTURESQUE SARASOTA, FL, LOBSTERCRAFT IS RIGHT AT HOME IN THIS COASTAL TOWNSHIP, HOME TO AN EXCEPTIONAL ARRAY OF SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, SALONS, AND SPAS. ENJOY A LOBSTERCRAFT LOBSTER ROLL AND TAKE A STROLL THROUGH THIS BEAUTIFUL SUNSHINE STATE DESTINATION.
Los Tacos jr y más Restaurant
Order head of time call to skip the line
We order to go
We prepare
Food for events
Ven y saborea los ricos tacos de jr
We are open from Monday through Sunday
9am to 9pm
Lucky 8 Restaurant
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!
Mad Moe's Sports Pub & Grill Restaurant
The most exciting place in Osprey!
With 20 TVs and ALL of the major sports packages available, sports fans out there won’t miss a game!
Mad Moe’s has a full-liquor bar and features many local and craft beers.
Join us in the lively indoor dining and bar area or sit outside on the deck to enjoy the fine Florida weather.
We’re conveniently located on Tamiami Trail in Osprey, with plenty of parking.
Stop by and see us today!
Marcel DW Restaurant
A modern intimate setting that offers unique dishes and exceptional customer service.
Mattison's Forty-One Restaurant
Indulge in an elevated culinary experience at Mattison's Forty-One, South Sarasota's premier chef-owned fine dining restaurant. Led by Executive Chef Paul Mattison, we serve globally inspired cuisine prepared with fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients. Our sophisticated dining room and comfortable outdoor terrace provide the perfect backdrop for a romantic dinner, business meeting, or family celebration. Enjoy our extensive wine list, handcrafted cocktails, and live music most nights. We feature private dining rooms for special events and offer full-service catering for weddings and corporate gatherings across the Gulf Coast. Reservations are highly recommended.
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.
Mexican Food Restaurant
2594 12th St
Mouthole Restaurant
📢we'll be closed for Summer vacation on August 2nd and re open September 2nd📢
Nando's Cafe Restaurant
Cafeteria Cubana Peruana, Desayunos, almuerzos
Nikki’s Greek Cafe Restaurant
Nikki’s Greek Cafe is a charming eatery in Sarasota, FL, serving up the authentic flavors of Greece. Established in 2025, our family-owned restaurant offers a delightful selection of traditional Greek dishes such as calamari, dolmades, gyro sandwiches, moussaka, and more. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, Nikki’s Greek Cafe provides an immersive dining experience, complete with outdoor seating for those who love al fresco dining. In addition to our cozy ambiance, we also offer catering services, takeout options, and comfortable dine-in arrangements for our patrons to enjoy a taste of Greece right in the heart of Sarasota County, FL. Come savor the flavors of the Mediterranean at Nikki’s Greek Cafe!
O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill Restaurant
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.
Oak & Stone Restaurant
Oak & Stone isn’t just a place to eat - it’s where people break out of their comfort zones and dive into Social Adventure, one bold flavor and pour at a time. From our tap wall that turns curiosity into connection to a menu built for exploring, sharing, and talking about long after the night’s over, we’re here to inspire people to push beyond the usual and have a great time doing it. Oak & Stone is a place built by hand, buzzing with energy, unapologetically real, and always tapping into what makes life worth living.
Oak & Stone Restaurant
Oak & Stone isn’t just a place to eat - it’s where people break out of their comfort zones and dive into Social Adventure, one bold flavor and pour at a time. From our tap wall that turns curiosity into connection to a menu built for exploring, sharing, and talking about long after the night’s over, we’re here to inspire people to push beyond the usual and have a great time doing it. Oak & Stone is a place built by hand, buzzing with energy, unapologetically real, and always tapping into what makes life worth living.
Offshore Bar & Grill Restaurant
Indulge in a culinary journey at Offshore Tapas and Wine Bar, serving breakfast and happy hour at 4pm, and dinner nightly. Discover a menu inspired by American cuisine, featuring fresh seafood, inventive bar snacks, and a diverse selection of local brews. Our friendly bartenders handcraft cocktails for a delightful, tropical experience. At Offshore Tapas and Wine Bar, every meal is an opportunity to savor the flavors of Sarasota, creating memorable moments in the heart of the city.
Olive Eats Restaurant
At Olive Eats, we bring you a thoughtfully crafted menu inspired by the rich culinary traditions of the Mediterranean and Middle East. Each dish is prepared with fresh ingredients, bold spices, and authentic techniques passed down through generations.
Led by a chef with over 25 years of experience, our kitchen is fueled by passion, culture, and creativity.
Owen's Fish Camp - Lakewood Ranch Restaurant
Owen's Fish Camp in Lakewood Ranch is perfect for a relaxed evening out with friends and family in a casual, laid back atmosphere.
Owen's Fish Camp is known for its fresh seafood and variety of dishes, including favorites such as crab cakes, shrimp and grits, fish and chips, and clam chowder. We also offers a selection of grilled meats, sandwiches, and salad.
In addition to the delicious food, Owen's Fish Camp also offer a selection of beers and wines to pair with your meal. Owen's Fish Camp offers a delightful dining experience that is both fun and delicious.
PRIME Serious Steak Venice Restaurant
PRIME is a classic steakhouse with a contemporary feel, featuring an live, on-premises butcher room and a piano bar.
Pardon My Cheesesteak Restaurant
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!
Pazzo On Orange Restaurant
Pazzo on Orange is a locally owned Italian restaurant in Sarasota, FL, serving authentic Italian cuisine made fresh in-house daily. Enjoy homemade sauces, fresh seafood, classic Italian favorites, house-made desserts, a full bar, and nightly dinner specials. We specialize in off-site catering for corporate events, office lunches, weddings, holiday parties, and private celebrations throughout Sarasota. We also host on-site private events, business dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, and special occasions in our welcoming event space. Catering and private events are available 7 days a week, including outside regular business hours, with customized menus, personalized service, and exceptional Italian cuisine for every occasion.
Perfect Bowl Restaurant
The Perfect Bowl is your go-to spot for fresh, customizable meals that satisfy every craving. We serve flavorful soups made fresh daily, with your choice of noodles, rice, beef, chicken, or vegan options. Looking for something hearty and satisfying? Try our signature dry bowls, where you can mix and match your favorite protein bases, fresh vegetables, and a variety of tasty sauces. Whether you’re in the mood for a comforting soup or a perfectly balanced bowl, we’ve got something for everyone — fresh, fast, and full of flavor.
Perry's Original Roadside BBQ & Catering Restaurant
Voted the best BBQ in Sarasota for 2018 by Sarasota's Reader's Choice Awards! We pride ourselves in ensuring you receive impeccable service and mouthwatering food!
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar Restaurant
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar, a seafood haven, offers an extraordinary dining experience in Sarasota, Florida. Nestled along the enchanting waters, the restaurant is renowned for its fresh oysters, delectable seafood dishes, and a tantalizing array of coastal delights. Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the sea at Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar, where the dedication to culinary excellence meets the charm of waterfront dining. With an added bonus of live music Thursday through Sunday from 2pm to 5pm you can't go wrong!!
Pie on Main Restaurant
Located in the heart of downtown, we are known for delicious pies and creative cocktails. Whether you are in the mood for a classic Margherita pizza or something more unique like a Truffle Mushroom pie or calzone, our menu has something for everyone. Don’t forget to pair your pizza with one of our signature cocktails!
PigFish @ Calusa Restaurant
With a focus on sustainable sourcing and a nostalgic nod to the classic fish sandwich, we work closely with sustainable fisheries, artisans, and farmers to gather the highest quality ingredients… creating a better food system in the process.
Que Rico Colombian Flavors Restaurant
Step into a vibrant, family-owned Colombian eatery where generations of tradition meet the warmth of home-cooked meals. Our cozy, colorful space is filled with the aroma of sizzling arepas, hearty bandeja paisa, and savory empanadas, all crafted from cherished family recipes. Savor authentic flavors like slow-cooked sancocho, crispy chicharrón, and sweet postres like tres leches, paired with tropical juices. With lively music, friendly service, and a kid-friendly menu, we invite you to gather around the table and experience the joy of Colombian hospitality—where every guest feels like family. **¡Buen provecho!**
Roessler's Restaurant Restaurant
Roessler's Restaurant, Florida offers traditional cuisine, award-winning wine, in a romantic lakeside ambience. Visit for an unforgettable experience.
Rose & Ivy - Steak, Sushi, Cocktails Restaurant
Rose & Ivy, a Pan-Asian experience - located in the heart of Downtown Sarasota - providing the highest quality steaks, sushi, cocktails and more! With one of Sarasota's largest outdoor patios, we are a headquarters for great happy hours, events, late night, and banquets! Three floors with NEW experiences in each. Enjoy!
Rosemary And Thyme Restaurant
Experience an American Bistro with a sophisticated International flair. Rosemary And Thyme is the latest addition to The Rosemary, located several doors down.
Rufa Restaurant
Rufa, located at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, is an al fresco bar and lounge featuring imaginative cocktails, interactive shareables served tapas style and sunset views of Sarasota Bay. Diners can choose from a selection of Baja California-style dishes. Rufa offers an extensive wine list and one of Sarasota's largest tequila and mezcal menus.
Rufa is named after the Rufa Red Knot, a shorebird that winters in the Sarasota region. The restaurant offers a coast-to-coast experience with an ambiance that embodies the resort’s promise of providing guests a life where the land meets the sea.
The lounge is located just steps away from downtown Sarasota and is available to non-resort guests. Reservations are accepted on OpenTable but not required.
Sahara Cafe & Mediterranean Foods Restaurant
Authentic fresh Mediterranean food.
Salty Dog Restaurant
551 Beach Rd
Sandhill Grill Restaurant
4409 Tournament Players Club Dr
Sands on Miami Restaurant
Casual dining with unique flavors and textures on your favorite foods.
Selva Downtown Sarasota Restaurant
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.”
Mixology has also always been a prominent focus at Selva. Our mixologists are always trying new and different flavor pairings. It keeps it fun and makes what we do here feel like we are all adding our stamp to the Selva concept. Stop in and try our latest concoction "Fire and Ice". Cheers
With cool-blue undertones, flowing draperies, and warm lighting, the lively space is, simply put, enchanting.
Siegfried's Restaurant and German Biergarten Restaurant
German cuisine
Siesta Beach Eats Restaurant
Siesta Beach Eats, formerly Siesta Beach Concession, has two food service locations, The Sand Pavilion and Sun Deck, both which offer fresh-to-order beach fare with amazing local flavors. Both locations provide breathtaking views of Siesta Beach, along with delicious food and our famous frozen drinks. Siesta Beach Eats also includes a retail store that offers beach equipment rentals, apparel, and grab-and-go food and beverage items. Siesta Beach is now part of the family owned & operated restaurant group, Venice Pier Group, owners and operators of renowned Venice, Fla. restaurants Sharky's on the Pier, Fins at Sharky's and Snook Haven.
Siesta Poké Restaurant
Siesta Poké is the highest-rated and most reviewed Poké restaurant in Sarasota, Florida, with a perfect 5.0 rating and over 1,400+ five-star reviews. Woman-owned business, offering a healthy range of build-your-own flavorful poké bowls, açaí bowls, smoothies, and boba tea. We serve sushi-grade fish, cooked chicken and shrimp, tofu, and a variety of plant-based vibrant toppings. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto-- we have options for everyone!
Perfect for a beach day or a quick nourishing meal. We're known for quality, consistency, and friendly service. Grab your meal to-go and enjoy it on the world-famous Siesta Key Beach, or relax at our colorful surfboard-style outdoor seating just steps away. Loved by visitors and locals!
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