Best Casual Restaurants in Sarasota

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1. 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(1349)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Sarasota

Booked 16 times today

The modus operandi at 1592 is fire. The key feature – everything is cooked on wood fired grill. The menu is handcrafted and well executed. 1592 is a great spot to indulge in comforting and flavourful cuisine from around the world.

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2. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(1071)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 12 times today

For parties of 13 or more please call the restaurant.*Weather may interfere with your reservation, we will do our best to accommodate you.*Out of passion, tradition, hard work and integrity, Bavaro’s opened its doors in March 2009 as the first traditional Neapolitan Pizzeria in the state of Florida. Determined to share their family recipes with the world, Dan Bavaro, his wife Anna-Maria, and their five beautiful children packed their U-Haul, left their friends and family, drove from New Jersey to Tampa, and set out to provide for others the same love, energy, and authenticity that they experience around their own dinner table.

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3. The Rosemary & Thyme

4.9

Exceptional(4372)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sarasota

Booked 23 times today

Welcome to Rosemary & Thyme! Downtown Sarasota American Bistro serving traditional and contemporary dishes with an emphasis on healthy options. Savor made-from-scratch selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared with fresh ingredients from regional farms.

4. Boca - Sarasota

4.2

Awesome(1569)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 18 times today

With a cozy vibe, food you crave, and heartfelt hospitality, Boca is your kind of place - an everyday upscale restaurant where you can be yourself and enjoy great fresh seasonal creations while we work thoughtfully to make even the most simple moments extraordinary. With a fresh and seasonal approach to the classics, Boca is the food you love handcrafted with the freshest ingredients into dishes you will crave. Like the food, our Market Fresh cocktails are thoughtful, luscious, and handcrafted featuring house-infused spirits and fresh ingredients. Join us for Weekend Brunch and Bottomless Mimosas, Lunch on the Avenue or Dinner with friends that feel like family.

5. Arts & Central

4.8

Exceptional(332)

Price: Moderate

• American • Sarasota

Booked 24 times today

In the heart of the Rosemary District, come discover a dining experience that’s at the crossroads where laid-back vibes meet gourmet delights.

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6. Wink Wink Food and Drink

4.4

Awesome(199)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sarasota

Booked 1 time today

At Wink Wink Food & Drink, we're inspired by the classic food and atmosphere of the 50s and 60s, like the chic supper clubs and breezy Tiki bars, but we serve it all up with a fun, modern twist. Our chef blends local ingredients and flavors to reinvent old favorites, offering dishes that are both a nod to the past and a taste of the contemporary.In our lounge and pool bar, you'll discover a thoughtful selection of classic cocktails, each with a playful name that perfectly reflects our easygoing vibe. This blend of past and present creates an ideal setting for everyone – families, friends, and anyone in between – to come together and enjoy the moment.We're dedicated to ensuring the quality and creativity of our cuisine and drinks--we take them seriously so you don't have to.

7. Rose & Ivy

4.6

Exceptional(395)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Sarasota

Booked 11 times today

Rose & Ivy, located in the beautiful two-story, vine-covered historic I.R Burns and H.H. Bell Building right next to the Sarasota Opera House in the heart of Downtown Sarasota. Featuring eclectic Pan-Asian cuisine, with a focus on sushi, sizzling steak, exotic dim sum, a superb beverage program, plus a curated atmosphere like nothing in Sarasota.The space is a multi-faceted property with large front and courtyard patios with lots of fans for Florida weather, interior dining room and upstairs piano bar. Explore with us from 3PM-12AM, Tuesday through Sunday!

8. Bevardi's Salute

4.8

Exceptional(2176)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 17 times today

__ TO GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR NEW YEAR`S EVE DINNER, PLEASE CALL US! ___Salute offers five distinct areas for dining: Al Fresco, a casual Bar, Lounge, Wine Room, and Main Dining Room.We also have a full Bar, Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks to accompany your meal. Additionally, Salute imports Olive Oil and Wine from its own vineyards in Tuscany; which adds to the depth and authenticity of your dining experience.The menu at Salute is varied and extensive, offering Bruschetta, Appetizers, Imported Italian Cheeses, Cured Meats, Salads, Pasta, and many other delicious entree choices.With our nightly specials everyone is sure to find something to suit their taste.While you are dining, don't forget to take a look at our menu of homemade desserts for something to finish out your experience.

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9. Veronica Fish & Oyster

4.8

Exceptional(2280)

Price: Expensive

• Oyster Bar • Sarasota

Booked 17 times today

A modern oyster bar with a nod to classic supper clubs of past featuring flavors from across the globe We save tables for walk ins as well as the bar, lounge and patio, if a reservation time is not available feel free to walk in and check out these areasPLEASE NOTE*** for parties of 5 and over, we ask that you call in in order for us to better serve the group's needs.OUTDOOR SEATING NON RESERVABLE ***Our outdoor seating is all first come first serve- we apologize for any inconvenience

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10. Libby's - Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(3915)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 28 times today

Open in Sarasota since May of 2019, the Libby's space is open, modern & minimalist. Delicious menu items, sophisticated wine and daily specials are at the core of all that we do! Cozy bar area, weekday happy hour specials, and a private dining room are some of the unique features at our Sarasota location.

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kenneth
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Skirt steak was outstanding, as was the Boca Chocolate desert. Too much garlic butter on Mahi Mahi. Forgot to ask for salad dressing on the side and it was overdressed. Service was stellar + easy substitutions.
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Boca - SarasotaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Sarasota
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4.2
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katievip
New York City •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
We've been before, and love the vibe. Not the waiter, but someone else on staff spilled my drink, but then never brought a new one. Seemed a little all over the place.
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1592 Wood Fired KitchenPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Sarasota
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4.6
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Joevip
Southwest Florida •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
As always the food and service was great. Nice cool night and sat outside by the fireplace. David was a great server and very attentive.
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Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Sarasota
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4.7
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Mary
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great atmosphere with live music, food was A+ A place where you can dress up and feel like you’re out for a night instead of the usual Florida sloppy atiire! Dimming the lights but would be an added touch. Other than that, our new favorite place!!
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Arts & CentralPrice: Moderate• American• Sarasota
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4.8
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Jeff
Southwest Florida •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Rosemary and Thyme consistently delivers an enjoyable dining experience. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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The Rosemary & ThymePrice: Expensive• American• Sarasota
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4.9

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52 restaurants available nearby

1. 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen

2. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

3. The Rosemary & Thyme

4. Boca - Sarasota

5. Arts & Central

6. Wink Wink Food and Drink

7. Rose & Ivy

8. Bevardi's Salute

9. Veronica Fish & Oyster

10. Libby's - Sarasota

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