Food Scene
Shore St. Armands
465 John Ringling BlvdCool mid-century decor and lively vibe, good food and drinks.
Great pizza, lovely Argentinian owner, friendly place, fun to sit outside and people watch.
28 locals recommend
Venezia Italian Restaurant
373 St Armands CirGreat pizza, lovely Argentinian owner, friendly place, fun to sit outside and people watch.
Blue Dolphin Cafe
470 John Ringling BlvdDiner for breakfast.
Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main StGreat Peruvian food. Late night scene at bar.
Lila
1576 Main StVery slick new restaurant.
Pho Cali
1578 Main StGreat, inexpensive Vietnamese food.
Brick's Smoked Meats
1528 State StNew barbecue joint.
Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon AveLively and good food.
Michael's On East
1212 S East AvePricey and old fashioned but a classic in Sarasota.
People love this restaurant concentrating on locally sourced food. Not simple or basic food.
80 locals recommend
Indigenous Restaurant
239 S Links AvePeople love this restaurant concentrating on locally sourced food. Not simple or basic food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great happy hour by the pool and up on the top floor which has incredible sunset views.
11 locals recommend
Lido Beach Resort
700 Benjamin Franklin DrGreat happy hour by the pool and up on the top floor which has incredible sunset views.
Great ( if pricey ) tiki bar on the sand in front of the Ritz Carlton. Walk along the beach towards South Lido.
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota
1300 Benjamin Franklin DrGreat ( if pricey ) tiki bar on the sand in front of the Ritz Carlton. Walk along the beach towards South Lido.
Fun, lively youngish scene with decent food and drinks. Friday nights there is a DJ often.
68 locals recommend
Clasico Cafe Bar
1341 Main StFun, lively youngish scene with decent food and drinks. Friday nights there is a DJ often.
Pretty cool hang out bar with restaurant next door.
45 locals recommend
State Street Eating House + Cocktails
1533 State StPretty cool hang out bar with restaurant next door.
Arts & Culture
Amazing art, amazing building and amazing gardens. Monday is free.
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdAmazing art, amazing building and amazing gardens. Monday is free.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyGreat opportunity to see manatees and sharks.
Parks & Nature
Themed kids park, nice walking and jogging and there is a great cafe - Cafe in the Park.
37 locals recommend
Payne Park
2010 Adams LnThemed kids park, nice walking and jogging and there is a great cafe - Cafe in the Park.
Sightseeing
Boats, water-side bars and restaurants, views, the famous Unconditional Surrender statue.
257 locals recommend
marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaBoats, water-side bars and restaurants, views, the famous Unconditional Surrender statue.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1451 1st StShopping
Closest large basic grocery store other than Wholefoods.
40 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Broadway Promenade
1044 N Tamiami TrailClosest large basic grocery store other than Wholefoods.