Restaurants near Sarasota

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1. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

4.9

Exceptional(3496)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 15 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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2. The Melting Pot - Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(1301)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Sarasota

Booked 16 times today

We are highly committed to providing a healthy and safe environment with the highest of standards for our guests and team members. Reservations are highly recommended.We are the premier fondue restaurant where guests can enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees, salads and indulgent desserts. At The Melting Pot Restaurant, we offer a dining experience like no other. A unique, interactive dining experience creating memorable moments with family and friends.

3. Indigenous

4.7

Exceptional(860)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sarasota

Booked 17 times today

Opened in 2011, Indigenous has earned a reputation for being an inspirational and educational restaurant. For years, Indigenous has been known as one of America’s top restaurants, renowned for its passion for food, the community, and the planet. Indigenous’ menu of seasonal American cuisine changes progressively throughout the year based on peak ingredient availability. With a focus on sustainable seafood, we work closely with local fisherman, artisans, and farmers to maintain the highest quality. At Indigenous, we are always working our best to create a better food system. Owner Chef Steve Phelps has been a James Beard Foundation Semi Finalist for Best Chef South in 2014 & 2015, an Ambassador for Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Blue Ribbon Task Force, and a founding member and Chef for the EDF Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture.

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4. 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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5. CUBA 1958 - Sarasota

4.5

Awesome(66)

Price: Expensive

• Cuban • Sarasota

Booked 12 times today

Infused with the legacy of a prestigious Cuban restaurant in New Jersey, a part of this family's culinary lineage, the new Cuban restaurant in Sarasota, Florida, promises to be a beacon of excellence and authenticity. Building on the reputation and expertise garnered from their successful establishment up north, this new venture aims to elevate the dining experience in Sarasota by offering a refined yet soulful menu that reflects the family's dedication to quality and tradition. From classic dishes that have graced the tables of their renowned Jersey restaurant to innovative creations that push the boundaries of Cuban cuisine, every bite tells a story of passion, expertise, and a commitment to culinary excellence that spans generations. This new restaurant is not just a place to eat; it's a destination where food becomes art and tradition meets innovation in a celebration of the vibrant flavors of Cuba.

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6. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Sarasota

4.6

Exceptional(2722)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Sarasota

Booked 53 times today

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is an award-winning prime steakhouse specializing in aged USDA prime steaks. Located in the heart of Sarasota’s pedestrian friendly downtown, Hyde Park is just minutes from Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and St. Armand’s Circle and 5 minutes from the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center. The restaurant offers a chef-inspired menu featuring variations of its legendary aged prime steaks, daily chef’s fresh fish features and great seafood. Award-winning menus, the extensive wine list and impeccable service are why Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is Sarasota’s favorite fine dining restaurant and top pick for intimate dinners, special occasions, family gatherings, business dinners, corporate events and small receptions. Private dining rooms available. Complimentary valet parking (with validation).

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7. The Rosemary & Thyme

4.9

Exceptional(4372)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sarasota

Booked 24 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.

8. Boca - Sarasota

4.2

Awesome(1569)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 16 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.

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9. 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(1349)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Sarasota

Booked 15 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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10. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

4.9

Exceptional(5776)

Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Sarasota

Booked 41 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.”

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Dougvip
Chicago / Illinois •48 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food was fantastic and delicious- we celebrated a birthday and very one like the dessert
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Mediterraneo Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sarasota
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4.9
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Mark
Tampa / Central Florida West •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The owner greeted us on the way in and also stopped by the table towards the end. The food was absolutely amazing! Staff was friendly and professional! Atmosphere was on point. Our first time there and will definitely be going back.
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CUBA 1958 - SarasotaPrice: Expensive• Cuban• Sarasota
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4.5
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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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R. Lee
New York City •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Only our second visit, we now luv, luv Indigenous. We were greeted promptly, seated promptly and serviced promptly by polite, friendly and attentive staff. The pickled vegetables were delightful, the burger with the duck fat roasted potatoes were delicious and vanilla bean ice cream was scrumptious. We will absolutely, positively both recommend and return. Thx…
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IndigenousPrice: Expensive• American• Sarasota
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4.7
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Haily
Tampa / Central Florida West •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Great experience as always, food was awesome! A little slow when we arrived at 5pm (on a Tuesday) and slowly the atmosphere picked up and it became busy. Our server was great and his section quickly filled up.
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The Melting Pot - SarasotaPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Sarasota
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4.8

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32 restaurants available nearby

1. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

2. The Melting Pot - Sarasota

3. Indigenous

4. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

5. CUBA 1958 - Sarasota

6. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Sarasota

7. The Rosemary & Thyme

8. Boca - Sarasota

9. 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen

10. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

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