51 Best Casual Restaurants in Lake Sarasota

51 restaurants available nearby

1. Big Top Brewery

4.7

Exceptional(107)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Fruitville, Florida

Booked 13 times today

When we started Big Top Brewing Company, there were no craft breweries in the Sarasota area and we set out to fix that. We wanted to compliment Sarasota’s historical associations with The Ringling Circus, performing arts, great architecture, the best art and design schools and world renown tourism. The best way we could do that was to craft beer that our home town can be proud of. We plan to continue the tradition of the arts and help Sarasota add beer town to its identity. Come step under our big top and see for yourself. Big Top Brewing Company artistically crafts world class beers, inspired by our passion, integrity, and the history of our home town.

2. KORE STEAKHOUSE

4.7

Exceptional(276)

Price: Expensive

• Korean • Lakewood Ranch

Booked 25 times today

Enjoy our unique tabletop grilling experience. We also offer a Chef's Tasting experience. With 20 years of experience cooking, our chef is excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff will make sure you have a fantastic experience with us.

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3. Forked at Waterside

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Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Sarasota

- NOW OPEN - AT THE NEW WATERSIDE PLACE IN LAKEWOOD RANCH (WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS)

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4. Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida

4.6

Exceptional(644)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Fruitville, Florida

Booked 111 times today

Serving house-made sauces, the freshest pastas, and Italian specialties in a bar-centric, white tablecloth Italian Bistro inspired by your favorite NYC Italian restaurants. Our combination of old favorites and new flavors await your next visit. We look forward to sharing our love and passion for Italian food with you.The menu pays homage to the essence of the great Italian-American restaurants in New York City. Where delicious, exceptionally well-prepared food is served in settings that are simultaneously elegant, comfortable and unpretentious. Familiar dishes like Classic Chicken Parmesan, Bucatini Bolognese, and Spicy Vodka Rigatoni are elevated to a new level.

5. Boca - Sarasota

4.2

Awesome(1648)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 57 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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6. The Rosemary & Thyme

4.8

Exceptional(4608)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sarasota

Booked 63 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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7. Fleming's Steakhouse - Sarasota UTC

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4.6

Exceptional(87)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Lakewood Ranch

Booked 73 times today

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8. Libby's - Sarasota

4.6

Exceptional(4067)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 79 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.

9. Arts & Central

4.7

Exceptional(510)

Price: Moderate

• American • Sarasota

Booked 63 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.

10. Cafe Gabbiano

4.7

Exceptional(3877)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Siesta Key

Booked 63 times today

Cafe Gabbiano is a casual fine dining restaurant in Sarasota Fl (Siesta Key). We source local ingredients and have a great blend of classic and modern Italian dishes. At Cafe Gabbiano everything is made to order as we want each dish to be fresh. All of our sauces and pastas are homemade. Cafe Gabbiano is a 4,000 sqft facility that offers intimate dining as well as larger rooms to host special occasions such as beach weddings and rehearsal dinners. We have an extensive wine list, signature crafted cocktails and a great beer list. We are open daily from 5 PM to 10 PM with Happy Hour 5 PM to 6:30 PM at the bar.

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51 restaurants available nearby

1. Big Top Brewery

2. KORE STEAKHOUSE

3. Forked at Waterside

4. Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida

5. Boca - Sarasota

6. The Rosemary & Thyme

7. Fleming's Steakhouse - Sarasota UTC

8. Libby's - Sarasota

9. Arts & Central

10. Cafe Gabbiano

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