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Arts & Central, Sarasota, FL

Arts & Central

4.7
4.7
495 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 69 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Innovative
In the heart of the Rosemary District, come discover a dining experience that’s at the crossroads where laid-back vibes meet gourmet delights.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (941) 306-2356
  • Website
    https://artsandcentral.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Erik Walker
  • Location
    611 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Neighbourhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross Street
    Blvd of the Arts
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday Brunch Limited Brunch menu from 11:00am - 3:00pm

  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a romantic evening at Arts & Central, with a thoughtfully prepared prix fixe menu. (Vegetarian options available). Desserts prepared by world-renowned Pastry Chef Stephanie Boswell. We look forward to serving you, The Arts & Central Team

  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a romantic evening at Arts & Central. with a thoughtfully prepared prix fixe menu. (Vegetarian options available). Desserts prepared by world-renowned pastry chef, Stephanie Boswell. We look forward to serving you, The Arts & Central Team

Menu

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What 495 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arts & Central offers an exceptional dining experience with "wonderful service" and a "gorgeous" setting. Guests rave about the "creative and delicious" menu, from the outstanding short ribs to the addictive French fries. Live music enhances the vibrant atmosphere. Whether for brunch, lunch, or dinner, Arts & Central consistently impresses with its "unique and inventive" cuisine.

495 Reviews

  1. bert

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic menu. Great service from Joe. Ambience was outstanding. Duo performing was very enjoyable. I would DEFINITELY go back. The only complaint was my main course, duck, which was fantastic, could have been a bit warmer. Arts & Central gets ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❗️

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  2. Cliff

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joe was an amazing and attentive server. Drinks and food all came out well timed and the meal was amazing. Hats off to the entire staff for making dinner an amazing enjoyable experience.

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  3. Sara

    VIP

    Naples

    90 reviews

    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch. We met up with family and were not rushed. Our server was great and food was excellent.

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  4. Amy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christina is an excellent waitress. The food was delicious. Try the tots appetizer. Yum!

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  5. Stephen

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super inviting space with great ambience and a very low noise level. Alex our server was fantastic and attentive without being overly present. The food was fantastic. Cowboy pork chop and steak were both excellent. Nice wine list that is reasonable.

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  6. Cami

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Was really happy we ordered 4 different dishes to try a lot of different flavors!

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  7. David

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an awesome experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The drinks were awesome. The food was delicious. The live music was wonderful as well thank you for very nice evening.

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  8. susan

    New York City

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great but they definitely need more wait staff. We waited for our drinks, we ordered appetizers which came out and we never saw our server again. By the time she came back we asked for the check and left. Poor woman was running around covering too many tables. I felt bad for her.

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  9. Brenda

    VIP

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible. Our server who was from Sicily was delightful. The place is gorgeous.

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  10. Jane

    VIP

    Tampa

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The music, the atmosphere, the food - what’s not to like?! We had a wonderful time with our friends and on our way out, danced to the music on the patio.

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FAQs

Arts & Central is rated 4.7 stars by 495 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 69 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Arts & Central

611 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Blvd of the Arts
  • Neighbourhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Erik Walker
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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