Best Restaurants for Groups in Sarasota

35 restaurants available nearby

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1. 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(1381)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Sarasota

Booked 34 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. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

4.8

Exceptional(3538)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 69 times today

With its modern but classic Italian cuisine and emphasis on artisanal and contemporary Northern Italian style, Mediterraneo is often credited with being the first restaurant to bring authentic contemporary Italian cuisine to Sarasota when it first opened in 1996. Still under the same ownership, Mediterraneo has consistently been rated one of the top restaurants in Zagat. The restaurant has received numerous accolades including the acclaimed Insegna Del Ristorante Italiano awarded by The Minister of Agriculture & Commerce in Rome. With its highest honor, inducting the restaurant into its Accademia Italiana della Cucina "Fine Dining Hall of Fame." Mediterraneo has been rated as Best of the Best in Sarasota Magazine since the first year of opening. So whether you're celebrating a special occasion or grabbing a quick bite to eat, at Mediterraneo you are always assured the best quality food accompanied by excellent service. All of it thoroughly Italian.

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3. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(1086)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 33 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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4. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

4.9

Exceptional(5815)

Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Sarasota

Booked 60 times today

Selva offers innovative, intricately prepared dishes, plated and presented as works of art. Selva has earned raves from allover the world, including from the New York Times, which write that Selva is “serving possibly the best food in Sarasota,”and that “everything on the menu is worth trying.”

5. Sage SRQ

4.7

Exceptional(1736)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Sarasota

Booked 21 times today

Sage is Sarasota’s premier dining destination, providing inspirational cuisine and original craft cocktails in an unforgettable setting. Award-winning Chef Christopher Covelli and his team curate seasonal menus, highlighting flavorful culinary creations from around the world. As a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recipient, Sage also offers an extensive wine list. Housed in the stunning historic Sarasota Times building, Sage's decor and attention to detail is mirrored in the food and service they provide. Sage's rooftop bar provides a serene setting for viewing some of Sarasota's spectacular sunsets.

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6. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(10537)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Sarasota

Booked 264 times today

Family-owned and operated for more than 116 years, Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine. Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.Join us for century-old family recipes like Paella "a la Valenciana," Roast Pork "a la Cubana,"and fresh seafood specialties. Don’t miss Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad®, prepared with our delicious, freshly-made dressing, a 100-year-old family recipe of fresh garlic, oregano, wine vinegar and Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Be sure to sample a fine Spanish wine like Montecillo or Campillo. Relax outdoors on our patio, or inside our Mediterranean-style dining rooms filled with hand-painted tiles and family heirlooms. We are a sister to the Columbia in Tampa's Ybor City, founded in 1905. Children's menu available. Open 365 days a year, including all holidays.

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7. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.9

Exceptional(9317)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Longboat Key

Booked 189 times today

The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is a “polished casual” restaurant over looking Sarasota Bay. We are located at the south end of Longboat Key behind the gas station. We are north of St. Armand’s Circle, and minutes from downtown Sarasota. Best known for Local Fresh Grouper and Red Snapper. Enjoy the second story dining area with a panaramic view of the bay, or enjoy dining outdoors on our dockside patio.

8. Marina Jack

4.5

Awesome(1511)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Sarasota

Booked 53 times today

From patio self seating to fine dining upstairs, Marina Jack offers a variety of options for the best of watefront dining. The Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill features your way to dine al fresco in a family friendly environment while enjoying your favorite tropical beverage. The Patio menu features a variety of Appetizers, Salads, Soups and Sandwiches. The Deep Six Lounge & Piano Bar features your favorite casual setting. Located on the second floor of Marina Jack, The Dining Room has an award winning wine list and an exceptional menu featuring the finest steaks, seafood and pasta. Relax and enjoy your dining experience overlooking the inter-coastal waterway of Sarasota. No formal dress code is required. Come and let our professional staff make your experience exceptional! There is Live entertainment 7 days week in the evening, times vary.

9. Boca - Sarasota

4.2

Awesome(1587)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 87 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.

10. Michael's On East

4.7

Exceptional(5602)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 18 times today

Serving "inspired cuisine" since 1987, the celebrated Michael’s On East restaurant takes fine dining to another level, offering award-winning cuisine and outstanding service, in an exceptional 1940s supper club atmosphere. Michael's On East has been inducted into Nation's Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame and recently received their 34th consecutive AAA Four-Diamond Award. The 350+ bottle wine list has been awarded the Best of Award of Excellence by the Wine Spectator!Upon entering the dining room, you are immediately dazzled by the plush design and inspired décor. The restaurant’s intimate aura, along with its contemporary flare, world-class wine cellar and incomparable service, create an unparalleled dining experience.Michael's Lounge, complete with a grand piano, is a guest favorite with its signature cocktails and award winning wine selection. Michael’s Atrium for outdoor dining is a stunning glass-covered, plant-filled courtyard with a beautiful flowing fountain.

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William
Southwest Florida •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This is an excellent place to visit anytime. The food and service are always exceptional. Always check the specials as I have gotten some great ones at different times. The prices are a value for such quality.
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Mediterraneo Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sarasota
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4.8
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Paulene
Southwest Florida •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The lamb shank in a mushroom wine sauce was fork tender & the moussaka was perfect! Sticky toffee pudding was a winner! Service by Alex was great!
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1592 Wood Fired KitchenPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Sarasota
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4.7
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BruceVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •42 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The service and food were excellent. We’ll be back. Only suggestion would be to table bread.
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Sage SRQPrice: Expensive• Global, International• Sarasota
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4.7
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JeanneVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
My only regret is that I don’t live closer so that I could experience this fabulous restaurant more often. Glenda took great care of us, and we sat outside on a beautiful night. I highly recommend the scallops, Caesar salad, the tuna entree and the skirt steak with plantains. This was a special anniversary for us, and the dessert- a chocolate confection of mousse with a hard chocolate shell- was divine. Thank you, Selva, for a memorable evening!
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Selva Grill Downtown SarasotaPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Sarasota
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4.9
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Paul
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The service was outstanding, and remarkable, due to the specifics of this particular night. Our group was at Bavaro's in Sarasota during a busy holiday week, and on a night when the restaurant was a little understaffed, yet filled to capacity with patrons. Even the food met the standard that we have come to expect from Bavaro's. I tip my hat to you Bavaro's.
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Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Sarasota
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4.7

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35 restaurants available nearby

1. 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen

2. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

3. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

4. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

5. Sage SRQ

6. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

7. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

8. Marina Jack

9. Boca - Sarasota

10. Michael's On East

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