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1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FL
4.7
Exceptional(5495)
Price: Moderate
• American • Sarasota
Booked 174 times today
Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.
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2. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano
4.8
Exceptional(3552)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sarasota
Booked 49 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. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
4.9
Exceptional(9341)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Longboat Key
Booked 187 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.
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4. The Rosemary & Thyme
4.8
Exceptional(4467)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sarasota
Booked 53 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.
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5. Ocean Prime - Sarasota
4.8
Exceptional(117)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Sarasota
Booked 162 times today
Opening December 21, 2024, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants located in the The Quay Sarasota. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant. THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor, excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments, or clothing with offensive language or graphics. Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.
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6. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.
4.7
Exceptional(5501)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Sarasota
Booked 37 times today
We are an eclectic eatery with a passion for stunning seafood, superb service, fine wine, and creative cocktails.We are committed to serving only the freshest dishes to our guests. We receive fresh fish daily from our local suppliers and filet everything in house to ensure the best possible quality.Together with our unique menu, our focus on excellent service allows us to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining experience in downtown Sarasota. Every menu item is prepared to order to allow for customization and personalization of each dish and to ensure you are getting the freshest possible meal.Voted Sarasota's Best by Herald Tribune Readers:Best All-Around Restaurant (2019-2023)Best Seafood Restaurant (2016-2023)Best Sandwich for our renowned Po' Boy (2016-2022)Best Lunch (2020-2022)Thank you, Sarasota!For parties of 8 or more, a gratuity of 18% will be added to the check.
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7. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota
4.8
Exceptional(10570)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 156 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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8. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota
4.9
Exceptional(5832)
Price: Expensive
• Latin / Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 58 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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9. Libby's - Sarasota
4.7
Exceptional(3965)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Sarasota
Booked 75 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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10. Michael's On East
4.7
Exceptional(5614)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Sarasota
Booked 32 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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  • CIT
    Hawaii •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Delicious food, courteous people, and wonderful ambiance. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. It was busy but everyone was enjoying themselves and running smooth. Wonderful experience as this was our first time. Will be back!
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    Dry Dock Waterfront GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Longboat Key
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    4.9
  • Linda
    Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had a wonderful evening. The food was delicious. And the service very good considering you had a completely full house. The dinner special price was greatly appreciated. I hope George continues to come up with these affordable treats. We will certainly come often.!! Thank you!!!
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    The Rosemary & ThymePrice: Expensive• American• Sarasota
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    4.8
  • PaulaVIP
    West Virginia •29 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    As expected, Ocean Prime was excellent. Food and service were top notch. Interestingly all my dining companions chose seafood instead of steak - everything was very good. I’ve heard Cameron Mitchell restaurants always train their staff very well - Ocean Prime is no exception. Our server was personable, never in a hurry and explained everything very well to us. He knew the nuances of all the dishes. I have 2 small things I would offer as possible improvements. The noise level was fairly high and most of all, there were only 2 restrooms on the fairly large main floor area and both were unisex!!!
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    Ocean Prime - SarasotaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Sarasota
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    4.8
  • JohnVIP
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •54 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Menu variety along with daily specials makes for a “new” experience every time. Tina, our server, is a pro and is warmly welcoming.
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    Mediterraneo Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sarasota
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    4.8
  • Juliette
    Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This was our third visit. Very organized. TJ was a super server. We have had Emma and Anthony serve us in the recent past and were also excellent! Food is great. We had mushroom flat bread, brussel sprouts and spaghetti with meatballs. We will definitely be back!
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    Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FLPrice: Moderate• American• Sarasota
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    4.7

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