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Shogun Japanese Steakhouse Asian restaurant
Locally owned and proud to serve Venice Florida and it's neighbors since 1990, and known for our home made recipe sauces. We offer full table side Hibachi cooking to entertain you, your friends, and family while you enjoy a delicious dinner.
Shore American restaurant
Oceanside diner with modern decor serving unique seafood dishes, burgers & salads plus cocktails.
Siam Gulf Sarasota Sushi restaurant
Thai and Sushi restaurant. Online order available, pick up order
Sicilia Italian Pizzeria Pizza restaurant
Thin Crust Pizza, Grandma square Pizza, Sicilian Thick square Pizza, Cauliflower Gluten Free Pizza crust, 5 Grain Pizza crust , Subs, Salads, Wings, Arancino,Calamari,Pizzolo, Meatballs, Homemade Tiramisu' and Cannoli, Spumone.
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 Key Oyster Bar Oyster bar restaurant
Casual, beachy spot with a covered patio offering seafood & bar fare, draft beer & live music. Known as the Hot Spot on the Key with all the dollars on the walls inside, that has an Oyster Happy Hour everyday from 3-6pm.
Siesta Key Summer House Steak & Seafood Seafood restaurant
An elegant relaxed transitional Steak House with a Seafood Attitude
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!
Sip Sip Hooray, Garden Cafe Health food restaurant
At Sip Sip Hooray, Garden Cafe, we believe that dining out should be an experience that engages all of your senses. That's why we create dishes that not only taste amazing but also look and smell incredible. We believe that every meal should be a celebration and strive to make every visit to our restaurant a memorable one.
Skillets - Venice - Village Shoppes Breakfast restaurant
Skillets is a family-friendly breakfast restaurant in Venice serving the best breakfast made from scratch using locally sourced produce and premium ingredients. Enjoy fluffy pancakes, golden waffles, hearty omelets, gluten-free options, and rich, freshly brewed coffee. Join us for brunch with bottomless mimosas and fresh flavors everyone loves, perfect for families craving quality, comfort, and scratch-made Breakfast Done Better.
Slim Chickens Chicken restaurant
The Slim Chickens menu offers freshly cooked-to-order chicken tenders, wings, chicken sandwiches, a variety of house sauces, fresh salads, authentic sides, iced teas, lemonade, and handmade desserts served in mason jars.
Smoothie King Fast food restaurant
We're excited to serve Sarasota with safe and contactless pickup or delivery options! Order ahead via the Smoothie King website or the Healthy Rewards app to have your smoothie ready when you are. Our unique menu options are purposefully blended to meet your specific needs, goals, and ambitions. We're committed to blending a more nutritious smoothie with whole fruits and organic veggies and removing artificial ingredients and added sugars in many blends.
Smoothie King Fast food restaurant
We're excited to serve Venice with safe and contactless pickup or delivery options! Order ahead via the Smoothie King website or the Healthy Rewards app to have your smoothie ready when you are. Our unique menu options are purposefully blended to meet your specific needs, goals, and ambitions. We're committed to blending a more nutritious smoothie with whole fruits and organic veggies and removing artificial ingredients and added sugars in many blends.
Snowbirds Grille Restaurant
A taste of northern favorites and local flavors right here is Venice, Florida.
SoFresh - Healthy Bowls, Wraps & Salads Fast food restaurant
SoFresh Downtown Sarasota is your healthy food restaurant near the Whole Foods on 2nd Street. We serve healthy food daily, including hot grain bowls, crisp salads, flavorful wraps, cheesy quesadillas, hearty broth bowls, smoothies, and juices. Every meal is made fresh to order for dine-in, to-go food, or delivery. We offer quick food for busy professionals, healthy food for residents, and catering for groups. With vegan, keto, paleo, gluten-free, vegetarian, and kids food options, SoFresh makes healthy food simple, fast, and delicious in Sarasota.
Soleil at Café Mediterranean restaurant
431 St Armands Cir Suite 1
Solorzano's Pizza - Webber St. Pizza restaurant
An independent neighborhood pizza shop serving real New Jersey style pies in a friendly atmosphere in Sarasota, Florida.
Solorzano's Pizza Express Gulf Gate/Siesta Key Pizza restaurant
Home of the ORIGINAL SOLORZANO'S PIZZA, serving Siesta Key, and Sarasota since 2003! The owner and creator of Solorzano's Pizza, Solorzano Bros. Pizzeria, and Solorzano's Pizzeria is back in town with his amazing #RealJerseyPizza! As Seen in Pizza Today Magazine February 2026 Issues, for Phil's Famous Upside-down Vodka Sauce Pizza! Many locations to choose from all over Florida, NOBODY MAKES PIZZA LIKE WE DO! 🍕🐐💪😎🇮🇹🤌
Sonny's BBQ American restaurant
Sonny’s BBQ is a long-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in mouth-watering, slow-smoked meats and all the fixings. Sonny's BBQ in Sarasota offers plate covering portions of delicious brisket, pulled pork, barbecue chicken and ribs smoked in-house over oak wood daily in the 34231 area. Sonny's BBQ offers deals through its 'Q Crew Rewards email list, so come enjoy BBQ best sellers like the Sonny's Sampler, BBQ Pork Egg Rolls, or Sweet Carolina sandwich. Stop by, call, or order online for curbside pickup or delivery.
Sophie’s Sarasota American restaurant
120 University Town Center Dr 2nd floor
Sorella Italian restaurant
Sorella is a modern Italian restaurant, pizza & pasta bar in the heart of downtown Sarasota. Created by twin sisters, Sorella brings a fresh, lively take on Italian dining with handmade pastas, pizzas, delicious entrees, Italian-inspired cocktails, wine, and more. Our warm, boho-inspired space is made for everything from casual dinners and date nights to drinks at the bar and celebrations with friends. Come for the food, stay for the good vibes, great drinks, and good times.
Southside Deli Deli
Established in 1999, Southside Deli is a deli restaurant in Sarasota, Florida. Our menu includes a variety of fresh and homemade salads, sandwiches with specialty Boar's Head meats, quesadillas, burgers, chicken, gelato, and more. With over 20 years of serving our community, we value staying consistent with the freshness of our foods and quality service. Come visit us today!
Speedy Gonzalez Mexican Food Truck 2 Mexican restaurant
801 S Indiana Ave
Spice Asian Market Asian grocery store
We’re a family-owned Asian grocery bringing you the flavors, aromas, and treasures of Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, and beyond. From pantry staples like rice and miso to fresh herbs like lemongrass and Thai basil, you’ll find everything you need to create authentic East and Southeast Asian dishes at home. We also make fresh musubi and onigiri daily — and host fun cooking classes to share the joy of these vibrant cuisines!
Spice Station Thai restaurant
It is all about sharing the best Thai food and sushi with friends, family and loved ones. Situated in the heart of the Rosemary District, Spice Station is the perfect for family gathering, pit stops, quick bites, or evening out with family and friends. Spice Station offers a unique, chic and fresh dining experience, bound by a balance of street food and modern Thai flavors with a seamless blend of eastern and western tastes, to create dishes that appeal to the American palates. In addition to Thai food, Spice Station also serves contemporary Japanese sushi. Spice Station’s contemporary space creates a relaxed setting, satisfying the needs of professionals, families, and friends.
Sprouts Farmers Market Grocery store
Sprouts Farmers Market makes healthy grocery shopping fresh, simple, and inspiring. Each store offers a wide selection of fresh produce, organic fruits and vegetables, natural and organic groceries, vitamins and supplements, bulk foods, pantry staples, deli favorites, bakery items, frozen foods, and better-for-you snacks. Shoppers can find wholesome options for everyday meals, quick lunches, family dinners, school snacks, and special diets, including plant-based, gluten-free, keto-friendly, and organic choices.
Sprouts Farmers Market Grocery store
Sprouts Farmers Market makes healthy grocery shopping fresh, simple, and inspiring. Each store offers a wide selection of fresh produce, organic fruits and vegetables, natural and organic groceries, vitamins and supplements, bulk foods, pantry staples, deli favorites, bakery items, frozen foods, and better-for-you snacks. Shoppers can find wholesome options for everyday meals, quick lunches, family dinners, school snacks, and special diets, including plant-based, gluten-free, keto-friendly, and organic choices.
Star Thai & Sushi Siesta Key Asian restaurant
Craving Thai food or sushi while walking the Siesta Beach? Worry not! We got you. Our wide selection of menus is ready to satisfy your hunger. You're more than welcome to enjoy our fresh sushi or feast on Thai food with your friends and family. Your satisfaction is the number 1 priority. We want to serve you soon. Stop by!
State Street Eating House + Cocktails American restaurant
For over a decade, State Street Eating House + Cocktails has been a downtown Sarasota staple, serving up a fresh and creative take on American cuisine. This popular restaurant, wine bar, and cocktail bar is the ideal spot for a night out. Their expertly crafted cocktails and diverse wine list perfectly complement the innovative menu. Experience a classic and refined dining experience at State Street Eating House + Cocktails.
Station 400 Brunch restaurant
Innovative twists on all of your favorite brunch choices. Specialty Mimosas.
Steak 'n Shake Hamburger restaurant
Steak 'n Shake, a classic American brand, was founded in 1934 in Normal, Illinois by Gus Belt who pioneered the concept of premium burgers and milkshakes. For over 85 years, the company's name has been symbolic of its heritage. The word "steak" stood for steakburger. The term "shake" stood for hand-dipped milkshakes. Gus was determined to serve his customers the finest burgers and shakes in the business. Today, Steak 'n Shake remains the "better burger" leader, serving premium 100% beef steakburgers, hand-dipped milkshakes, thin crispy fries, and more. Steakburgers are made without preservatives or artificial ingredients, topped with fresh produce, and always hand-crafted to order.
Stefano's Family Restaurant Diner
This is breakfast lunch and dinner American style restaurant
Stottlemyer's Smokehouse American restaurant
We are an open-air restaurant, live music venue offering free music 7 days a week, and old-Florida tiki bar established by the Stottlemyer family. Our menu includes slow-cooked brisket, tender ribs, pulled pork, award-winning fried chicken, barbecue, sandwiches, po-boys, signature sides, salads, and much more. Take-out and catering available. Large parties and families are always welcome.
Stroke's Seafood Seafood restaurant
2745 N Osprey Ave
Subway Fast food restaurant
Your local Nokomis Subway® Restaurant at 3479 Precision Dr brings bold new flavors and classic favorites to guests every day. Enjoy our famous Footlongs, 6" sandwiches, wraps, and salads, ordered quickly in the app or online, through convenient delivery, in-restaurant dining, or curbside pickup. We’re proud to offer a fresh alternative to typical fast food with fresh-cut veggies, tasty proteins, fresh-baked bread, and delicious cookies. We’re also here for your catering needs. All Subway® Restaurants are independently owned and operated by business owners who employ talented Sandwich Artists™.
Subway Fast food restaurant
Your local North Port Subway® Restaurant at 1433 South Sumter Blvd brings bold new flavors and classic favorites to guests every day. Enjoy our famous Footlongs, 6" sandwiches, wraps, and salads, ordered quickly in the app or online, through convenient delivery, in-restaurant dining, or curbside pickup. We’re proud to offer a fresh alternative to typical fast food with fresh-cut veggies, tasty proteins, fresh-baked bread, and delicious cookies. We’re also here for your catering needs. All Subway® Restaurants are independently owned and operated by business owners who employ talented Sandwich Artists™.
Subway Fast food restaurant
Your local Sarasota Subway® Restaurant at 1100 N Tuttle Ave brings bold new flavors and classic favorites to guests every day. Enjoy our famous Footlongs, 6" sandwiches, wraps, and salads, ordered quickly in the app or online, through convenient delivery, in-restaurant dining, or curbside pickup. We’re proud to offer a fresh alternative to typical fast food with fresh-cut veggies, tasty proteins, fresh-baked bread, and delicious cookies. We’re also here for your catering needs. All Subway® Restaurants are independently owned and operated by business owners who employ talented Sandwich Artists™.
Subway Fast food restaurant
Your local Venice Subway® Restaurant at 1710 S Tamiami Trail brings bold new flavors and classic favorites to guests every day. Enjoy our famous Footlongs, 6" sandwiches, wraps, and salads, ordered quickly in the app or online, through convenient delivery, in-restaurant dining, or curbside pickup. We’re proud to offer a fresh alternative to typical fast food with fresh-cut veggies, tasty proteins, fresh-baked bread, and delicious cookies. We’re also here for your catering needs. All Subway® Restaurants are independently owned and operated by business owners who employ talented Sandwich Artists™.
Subway Fast food restaurant
Your local Sarasota Subway® Restaurant at 1154 N Washington Blvd brings bold new flavors and classic favorites to guests every day. Enjoy our famous Footlongs, 6" sandwiches, wraps, and salads, ordered quickly in the app or online, through convenient delivery, in-restaurant dining, or curbside pickup. We’re proud to offer a fresh alternative to typical fast food with fresh-cut veggies, tasty proteins, fresh-baked bread, and delicious cookies. We’re also here for your catering needs. All Subway® Restaurants are independently owned and operated by business owners who employ talented Sandwich Artists™.
Subway Fast food restaurant
Your local Sarasota Subway® Restaurant at 4784 S Tamiami Trail brings bold new flavors and classic favorites to guests every day. Enjoy our famous Footlongs, 6" sandwiches, wraps, and salads, ordered quickly in the app or online, through convenient delivery, in-restaurant dining, or curbside pickup. We’re proud to offer a fresh alternative to typical fast food with fresh-cut veggies, tasty proteins, fresh-baked bread, and delicious cookies. We’re also here for your catering needs. All Subway® Restaurants are independently owned and operated by business owners who employ talented Sandwich Artists™.
Subway Fast food restaurant
Your local Sarasota Subway® Restaurant at 1777 N. Tamiami Trail brings bold new flavors and classic favorites to guests every day. Enjoy our famous Footlongs, 6" sandwiches, wraps, and salads, ordered quickly in the app or online, through convenient delivery, in-restaurant dining, or curbside pickup. We’re proud to offer a fresh alternative to typical fast food with fresh-cut veggies, tasty proteins, fresh-baked bread, and delicious cookies. We’re also here for your catering needs. All Subway® Restaurants are independently owned and operated by business owners who employ talented Sandwich Artists™.
Subway Fast food restaurant
Your local Sarasota Subway® Restaurant at 1725 S Tamiami Trail brings bold new flavors and classic favorites to guests every day. Enjoy our famous Footlongs, 6" sandwiches, wraps, and salads, ordered quickly in the app or online, through convenient delivery, in-restaurant dining, or curbside pickup. We’re proud to offer a fresh alternative to typical fast food with fresh-cut veggies, tasty proteins, fresh-baked bread, and delicious cookies. We’re also here for your catering needs. All Subway® Restaurants are independently owned and operated by business owners who employ talented Sandwich Artists™.
Subway Fast food restaurant
Your local North Port Subway® Restaurant at 1020 Plantation Blvd. brings bold new flavors and classic favorites to guests every day. Enjoy our famous Footlongs, 6" sandwiches, wraps, and salads, ordered quickly in the app or online, through convenient delivery, in-restaurant dining, or curbside pickup. We’re proud to offer a fresh alternative to typical fast food with fresh-cut veggies, tasty proteins, fresh-baked bread, and delicious cookies. We’re also here for your catering needs. All Subway® Restaurants are independently owned and operated by business owners who employ talented Sandwich Artists™.
Sugar Boba x Pho Restaurant
Tea is based on black tea and several kinds of tea, well shaking with milk choices + boba choices, then + some of sweetness level and ice level, to create a perfect Bubble Milk Tea/ also call as a Boba Milk Tea. At Sugar boba X Pho, there are many kinds of fresh fruits to make different kinds of tea cups, Smoothies( frappe ), Bakery, Snacks, Souvenirs/ Gifts, & we also have traditional bowl in tray is PHO! We are small business, but we confident with many years of experiences to deliver, to serve a well sanitary, good qualities and friendly services to our neighbors, local guests and visitors. We couldn’t wait to see and to serve you, your princess & prince, your family & friends at Sugar Boba x Pho. We appreciate so much for your business!
Sugar Champagne Bar Restaurant
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Sarasota, Sugar Champagne Bar invites you into a world of understated glamour and sensory delight. Caviar and Champagne take center stage, complemented by artful cocktails and a live piano that sets the perfect mood. Intimate, opulent, and beautifully unforgettable. Welcome to Sugar.
Summer Tap Juice Bar Juice shop
Experience The Best Juice Bar in Town, Located in the Heart of Downtown! Enjoy Our Vibrant Atmosphere While Sipping on Fresh, Made-to-order Juices, Smoothies, And Acai bowls. Indulge in Our Gourmet Toasts and Explore Our Exquisite Selection of Teas and Ceremonial Matcha From Around the World. Come See Why Everyone is Raving About Us!
Sun Deck at Siesta Beach Snack bar
948 Beach Rd
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