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- JJoanNew York City •41 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoJose was an exceptional waiter! He made great suggestions and was pleasant and efficient. Food was cooked perfectly!More infoCUBA 1958 - SarasotaPrice: Expensive• Cuban• Sarasota•4.5
- SSteveVIPOrlando / Central Florida East •11 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat food & vibe on Valentine’s Day. Glad to see some meat choices on the menu!!More infoBavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Sarasota•4.5
- BBradfordGreater Boston •13 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoIndigenous continues to be our favorite restaurant in Sarasota. We have been 5 or 6 times now and it is consistently excellent. Food is delicious and is comes from a variety of sources. Always fresh and tasty. The service is extraordinary. Although we are only seasonal residents of Sarasota, dinner at Indigenous is always a must for us.More infoIndigenousPrice: Expensive• American• Sarasota•4.7
- LLindaVIPGreater Boston •23 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe had tickets to McCurdy’s comedy and saw that Mediterranean was nice and close so we decided to try it out. We’ve been here four years ago, but haven’t been there recently. We were pleasantly surprised at how good the food was and how quickly we were able to get in and out for our show.More infoMediterraneo Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sarasota•4.8
- EElizabethNew Orleans / Louisiana •5 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoReally great food selection here. We sat outside and we were there early enough for half priced wine which was great. Service was nice, but I think our server was a little young and shy. Didn’t really provide a lot of details, but was still a very nice server. I’m probably being overly picky with that. Highly recommend! We will be back.🔙More info1592 Wood Fired KitchenPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Sarasota•4.6
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Top Hispanic Owned and Operated Restaurants in the U.S.
September 15th to October 15th brings the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, a time that honors the cultures of people whose ancestors came from Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Spain. A big part of the cultural heritage that many Latinx people share in this country is food. To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, below find Hispanic-owned and -operated across the U.S.
Discover Sarasota
There are two times of year that define life in the Sarasota area: peak and off seasons. Population numbers may spike by about 20 percent in the peak season, and the change is evident as commercial activity ramps up. The local dining scene is especially susceptible to the changing seasons. Peak season is the best time to sample the diverse cuisine, which ranges from soul food at hole-in-the-wall diners to fusion menus in hip bistros. There are also plenty of fine dining options at white-tablecloth restaurants. Sip on a good wine while enjoying fresh cheeses or stop by the local pub to sample one of 50 different beers and chow down on thin-crust pizza. You're sure to get your fill of fresh seafood in this Florida town, or maybe you prefer vegetarian dishes featuring super foods like quinoa, goji berries, and sweet potatoes.
Frequently asked questions
Dog-friendly restaurants in Sarasota include Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota, Libby's - Sarasota and Bevardi's Salute
Child-friendly restaurants in Sarasota include Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota, Stonewood Grill & Tavern - North Sarasota and Libby's - Sarasota
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