Guidebook for Sarasota
Food Scene
Munchies 420 Cafe
6639 Superior Avehttp://www.travelchannel.com/shows/man-v-food/episodes/sarasota
Half restaurant/Half bar. World famous clam chowder, and excellent burgers. On Siesta Key, and Karaoke is on Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.
94 locals recommend
Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar
1200 Old Stickney Point RdHalf restaurant/Half bar. World famous clam chowder, and excellent burgers. On Siesta Key, and Karaoke is on Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.
Sal's Pizza & Pasta House
6582 Gateway AveBest pizza around. Dine in or Delivery.
Best Mexican food in town! Small restaurant, so get there before the rush happens.
6 locals recommend
Mi Pueblo El Restaurante Mexicano
4436 Bee Ridge RdBest Mexican food in town! Small restaurant, so get there before the rush happens.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailCulver's
7250 S Tamiami TrailGood burgers...
Drinks & Nightlife
Mr Beery's
2645 Mall DrA Non-Smoking bar. Wide variety of craft beers.
Molly Malone's Irish Pub
6586 Gateway AveGood old fashioned dive bar.
Open deck style bar and restaurant. Parking however is terrible.
90 locals recommend
Daiquiri Deck Siesta Key Village
5250 Ocean BlvdOpen deck style bar and restaurant. Parking however is terrible.
Chester's Reef
6523 Gateway AveAnother dive bar... Karaoke on Tuesday nights.
Parks & Nature
I usually frequent this beach as parking is a ton better here. Not quite as swamped as Siesta Key Beach.
10 locals recommend
Turtle Beach
I usually frequent this beach as parking is a ton better here. Not quite as swamped as Siesta Key Beach.
Beautiful beach. Better get there by 8:30am or you will have a very tough time trying to find a parking spot.
798 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
Beautiful beach. Better get there by 8:30am or you will have a very tough time trying to find a parking spot.
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Want to see some gators? This is the place...
Arts & Culture
Ringling Museum station
Essentials
Publix Super Market at The Landings
4840 S Tamiami TrailPublix Super Market at Sarasota Pavilion
6543 S Tamiami TrailTarget
8401 S Tamiami TrailSunoco Gas Station
6988 S Beneva RdEntertainment & Activities
AMC Sarasota 12
8201 S Tamiami TrailIMAX, and the AC always works here.