Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Sarasota

Anuradha Y. • January 20, 2016Oysters, scallops with braised pork, clam chowder, crab cake, fried blackberry pie, pecan pie, apple pie.... All yummy! Try the daily specials too!

Kelly B. • October 7, 2019My favorite is the beefsteak w/mashed potatoes & gravy and carrot salad. The strawberry rhubarb pie is to die for. Food here never ever disappoints!!

Annie A. • August 22, 2014Wonderful gem I'm Sarasota. Local, organic inspired menu that changes seasonally. Small but very nice place. Perfect for any occasion and great for a romantic date too!

Daniel T. • January 15, 2013Get the Chili-Dog here! It's massive and covered in a great chili loaded with onions. Their prices are cheap (coming from a college student) and the food is amazing!

Jennifer W. • December 8, 2011Lion Stout and a Spicy Feta Burger makes life better.

dawn s. • August 14, 2016Delicious bacon and herbs frittata!! Get the Israeli bureka, eggs and tomato inside a flaky pastry. Love this place 😍

Joey P. • November 12, 2010The harvestbunni smoothie is delicious. It's one of the seasonal ones. Tastes just like pumpkin pie!

Sebastián B. • April 15, 2013Toasted coconut! Everything in this place is to die for!

Juan R. • August 6, 2017Authentic Italian Gelato! All kinds of great and fun flavors. My favorite are the Coconut Gelato or the Dulce De Leche Gelato. They also have Fruit flavors and other fun flavors. Ask for samples

Kim M. • January 6, 2013The broasted chicken here is the best in town!

Pam W. • March 16, 2012Try the Cajun barbecue shrimp for happy hour. Fantastic

Broc S. • November 29, 2012A Cuban from Miami recommended the Cubans to me. Pretty solid!

Alex B. • December 17, 2018We had a cappuccino and flat white. Both good!

Lori O. • June 11, 2012Lychee bubble tea and fresh spring rolls with shrimp and peanut sauce. A must!!!

Christine Y. • September 1, 2013Great food! Great service! And I got the purple table!

Irene B. • January 23, 2020Croissants, coffees and tartines are fabulous! And the staff/management is wonderful. It is one of our favorites for a morning coffee or light lunch.

Michael G. • March 17, 2022Excellent food at great prices! Everything is great - they make their pastas, bread, and desserts fresh daily. Not the best service but the girls are all the owner’s daughters + a friend and are sweet

Broc S. • January 8, 2013mix the Ghost pepper sauce and the Georgia sweet peach & vidalia onion sauce

Frank M. • November 7, 2014Main Bar is the place to have lunch in Downtown Sarasota. If you haven't, you must. Socializing, great place for a quick lunch, and business deals are negotiated. Sandwiches are delicious!!

Irene B. • April 26, 2019Most knowledgeable and helpful cheesemongers! Amazing variety. Just went to Cheese 101 class and had a blast!

Angela R. • April 2, 2012Really loved my eggplant parmesan appetizer - amazing! followed by the hand-pounded chicken - very delicious.

Shirley H. • February 2, 2017Wednesday night special...hamburgers half price. Delicious

Amber M. • July 22, 2015I always get the burrito bowl with carnitas. Their corn salsa is awesome and always tastes super fresh.

Sarah M. • September 2, 2012Pasta a la Gecko's is the best pasta dish in town for $10! Opt for the blackened chicken, it is well seasoned but not charred as the name would suggest - very tasty!

Shelia Bland S. • August 8, 2014The fried Green Tomato BLT is delicious!

Amber M. • June 17, 2015Really liked the lamb chops, sauce was great. Donuts were amazing and came with delicious caramel sauce and whipped cream. Moscow Mule was great too, came with candied ginger chunks.

Broc S. • January 12, 2013Get the Bone In Ribeye and the house made Worcestershire

Lisa I. • May 9, 2015The BLT with gluten free bread is awesome!

Ivan R. • September 3, 2018Deep fried Mushroom and potatoe soup is outstanding

Todd L. • May 13, 2013Restaurant is great. The Cuban Sandwich is one of the best. Nothing processed on this sandwich. Mango Ice Tea is excellent too.