Nightlife
This historic coffee/beer and wine bar offers free entertainment: Friday evenings - open mic night, Saturday evenings - live music under the stars, Sundays - bottomless mimosas, and a small food menu - check the website calendar for up-to-date list of happenings (www.TheReserveSRQ.com) - $$
17 locals recommend
The Reserve Retreat
1322 N Tamiami TrailThis historic coffee/beer and wine bar offers free entertainment: Friday evenings - open mic night, Saturday evenings - live music under the stars, Sundays - bottomless mimosas, and a small food menu - check the website calendar for up-to-date list of happenings (www.TheReserveSRQ.com) - $$
The Five O'clock Club
1930 Hillview StHigh energy night spot
live rhythm and blues, top 40 and reggae. Upstairs bar more tranquil with 180 varieties of whiskeys. In Downtown Sarasota
96 locals recommend
The Gator Club
1490 Main Stlive rhythm and blues, top 40 and reggae. Upstairs bar more tranquil with 180 varieties of whiskeys. In Downtown Sarasota
Great view in this 2-level lie music club known for cutting edge punk, metal and EDM
6 locals recommend
Sarasota Sky Bar & Club
1927 Ringling BlvdGreat view in this 2-level lie music club known for cutting edge punk, metal and EDM
Food scene
marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaOn the bay for seafood
Scratch kitchen with diverse and delicious menu items!
13 locals recommend
Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Cafe
1837 Hillview StScratch kitchen with diverse and delicious menu items!
The best comfort down-home food and THE most delicious freshly baked pies this side of heaven!
109 locals recommend
Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista StThe best comfort down-home food and THE most delicious freshly baked pies this side of heaven!
Blue Dolphin Cafe
470 John Ringling BlvdOn St. Armand's Circle
Columbia Restaurant
411 St Armands CirOn St. Armand's Circle
In downtown Sarasota - delicious food prepared with a flair and care.
20 locals recommend
Mediterraneo
1970 Main StIn downtown Sarasota - delicious food prepared with a flair and care.
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtGreat seafood and craft beer.
Pho Cali
1578 Main StDelicious Thai cuisine downtown Sarasota
great place for breakfast and lunch - gourmet food with some raw and vegan thrown in for flair
52 locals recommend
Simon's Coffee House
5900 South Tamiami Trailgreat place for breakfast and lunch - gourmet food with some raw and vegan thrown in for flair
Toasted Mango Cafe
430 N Tamiami TrailBreakfast and lunch spot. Two locations.
Great for breakfast and lunch. If you want some of their incredible bread, get there early or order ahead.
7 locals recommend
The Oasis Cafe & Bakery
3542 S Osprey AveGreat for breakfast and lunch. If you want some of their incredible bread, get there early or order ahead.
A throw back to the 60s! open until 4:20 a.m. for comfort food. Portions are belly busting!
32 locals recommend
Munchies 420 Cafe
6639 Superior AveA throw back to the 60s! open until 4:20 a.m. for comfort food. Portions are belly busting!
Sightseeing
Charming enclave of 1920s bungalows, shops, galleries, and restaurants PLUS an Indie film theater!
9 locals recommend
Burns Court
Burns CourtCharming enclave of 1920s bungalows, shops, galleries, and restaurants PLUS an Indie film theater!