Guidebook for Sarasota
Food Scene
This little breakfast & lunch spot is just a couple minutes from our house. They have a delicious menu...one of our favorite's!
18 locals recommend
Original Word of Mouth
6604 Gateway AveThis little breakfast & lunch spot is just a couple minutes from our house. They have a delicious menu...one of our favorite's!
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill
2390 Tamiami TrailAuthentic Mexican Food
Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar
1200 Old Stickney Point RdLongHorn Steakhouse
2020 Gulf Gate DrOutback Steakhouse
7207 S Tamiami TrailBangkok Restaurant
4791 Swift RdAuthentic Thai food. Delicious!
For a good home cooked meal & great desserts. They also have a market next door with fresh fruits, veggies & other yummy foods.
109 locals recommend
Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista StFor a good home cooked meal & great desserts. They also have a market next door with fresh fruits, veggies & other yummy foods.
Great place if you're looking for a tasty breakfast buffet. Large bakery & gift shop.
57 locals recommend
Der Dutchman Sarasota
3713 Bahia Vista StGreat place if you're looking for a tasty breakfast buffet. Large bakery & gift shop.
Cha Cha Coconuts
417 St Armands CirCasual dining on St. Armand's Circle.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailStation 400
400 N Lemon AveMariscos Azteca Mexican Seafood Restaurant
1100 N Tuttle AvePeach's Restaurant - Bee Ridge
4292 Bee Ridge RdTexas Roadhouse
13006 US-301The Old Salty Dog Siesta Key
5023 Ocean BlvdThe Original Egg
4031 Clark RdRico's Pizzeria
1902 Bay RdEl Toro Bravo Restaurant
3218 Clark RdScreaming Goat Taqueria
6566 Superior AveFirst Watch
3706 Cattlemen RdKaCey's Seafood and More
4904 Fruitville RdConnors Steak & Seafood
3501 S Tamiami Trail
Skillets - Sarasota - Oaks Plaza
8635 South Tamiami TrailThe Skinny Dip Frozen Yogurt Bar
6616 Gateway AveToasted Mango Cafe
430 N Tamiami Trail
Lovely Square
6559 Gateway AvenueBrick's Smoked Meats
1528 State StPostal 98 Cafe
1240 Yoder AveGreat little coffee shop in the heart of Pinecraft!
Coco's Bistro
5321 Fruitville RoadAwesome Venezuelan food!
Gecko’s Grill & Pub
1900 Hillview StDeep Lagoon Seafood and Oyster House
Great outdoor dining overlooking the intercoastal water.
Owens Fish Camp - Lakewood Ranch
Tripletail Seafood & Spirits
Big Olaf Creamery
5208 Ocean BlvdBreakfast House
1817 Fruitville RdLibby's Neighborhood Brasserie
1917 S Osprey AveFin & Tonic
The Breakfast Company
Great food for breakfast or lunch.
Shopping
Ross Dress for Less
6569 S Tamiami TrailMarshalls
6561 S Tamiami TrailBealls Outlet
6555 S Tamiami TrailHomeGoods
3748-B Bee Ridge RdT.J. Maxx
18059 Tamiami TrailHobby Lobby
18559 Tamiami TrailSarasota Square
8201 S Tamiami TrailThe Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrEssentials
They also have a deli & sub shop that's pretty good.
74 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Sarasota Pavilion
6543 S Tamiami Trail They also have a deli & sub shop that's pretty good.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
3560 Bee Ridge RdFor more reasonable priced groceries
Walmart Supercenter
13140 S Tamiami TrailWhen you need a little bit of everything...
Very popular farm market. Great selection on fruits, veggies & meats!
51 locals recommend
Detwiler’S Farm Market
2881 Clark RdVery popular farm market. Great selection on fruits, veggies & meats!
Entertainment & Activities
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdAMF Gulf Gate Lanes
7221 S Tamiami TrailTed Sperling Nature Park and mangrove tunnels
190 Taft Dr
Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleTurtle Beach
Siesta Beach
Lido public beach
2150 Benjamin Franklin DrBig Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdNokomis Beach
This beach has been a recent favorite of ours. Not as full & quieter.