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Indigenous, Sarasota, FL

Indigenous

4.8
4.8
982 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining


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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 706-4740
  • Website
    http://indigenoussarasota.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Steve Phelps
  • Location
    239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-2155
  • Neighbourhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross Street
    Adams Lane and South Links Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Ringling Blvd
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • True Blue Coastal Experience

    US$220.00 per person

    Mar 30, 2025 only
    Join us for True Blue Vibes: A Coastal Dinner Experience with Chef Stephen Phelps on March 30, 2025. Savor a multi-course menu inspired by the ocean, paired with wine and beer, in a stunning coastal-chic setting under the stars. Celebrate the relationships that bring food to life-from fishermen to farmers to chefs. Private Event. Tickets are $220 per person with a credit card hold, payment due at restaurant. Please add any seating requests in the "special request" section when booking.

Menu

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What 982 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    American

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Innovative

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Healthy

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Indigenous offers a "charming atmosphere" with "exceptional service" and a focus on "locally sourced" ingredients. Diners rave about the "mushroom bisque" and praise the "creative and delicious" menu. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant's "intimate" setting and "top-notch" food make it a must-visit in Sarasota.

982 Reviews

  1. Louise

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had terrific service from Georgia, our waitperson and delicious food. One of us had a less than satisfactory main course which was immediately replaced by her choice of a substitute. The pork chop was extraordinary and enormous. Our table was comfortable and the noise level was not intrusive.

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  2. Joel

    VIP

    Atlanta

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Indigenous. Such a cool cute place. Very quaint and vibrant setting. We could see the kitchen at work and every plate was meticulously inspected prior to service. As an appetizer, we had the Mushroom Bisque and Trout Pate— both were our favorite dishes of the night. My wife had the burger and I had the pork chop. The flavors were on point. Though delicious, I felt my pork chop was just slightly over and on the drier side. The broccoli and potato hash was cold, but I’m not sure if that was by design. That was a minor critique and overall everything had great flavors and we will be back!! The beer and wine list were unique and all encompassing. My wife had the key lime cider and it was delicious… watch out for that one. Thank you to the server Georgia she was knowledgeable and personable. Thank you Chef Steve who deliver our food personally and came to congratulate us on our anniversary. If you are in Sarasota don’t miss out on Indigenous!!!!

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  3. NINA

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All drinks, apps and entrees were superb. Fresh and inventive! Top notch service and food. Will keep coming back!
    IndigenousResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing. We are thankful you chose us for your evening out!

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  4. Mary

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service outstanding! Already booked next visit.
    IndigenousResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fish entree was spectacular. Best restaurant in Sarasota.
    IndigenousResponded 5 days ago
    Wow! Thank you for sharing!

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  6. Steve

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the pork chop which was delicious. The waitress did a great job! I will highly recommend Indigenous anytime I am asked.
    IndigenousResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and and we hope to see you again.

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  7. Allegra

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing- love the local and sustainable focus. The green curry fish dip was delectable
    IndigenousResponded 5 days ago
    We appreciate you choosing us for your evening!

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  8. Sue

    VIP

    Tampa

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous evening at Indigenous! Such a welcoming environment with friendly and VERY food and wine savvy staff. The Tripletail and the pork chop were simply the best we’ve ever had. Chef Steve continues to deliver amazing culinary creations!
    IndigenousResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for sharing and dining with us!

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  9. Kathy

    Chicago

    77 reviews

    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great little place a bit off the beaten path. Small menu but the options are unique and very tasty. Didn’t realized until we were seated but it’s beer and wine only. Not a problem though, as the offerings are diverse and very appropriate to the food options. Our server, Katie, was friendly and really great at explaining the different food preparations. She made the experience even more fun. We will definitely return.
    IndigenousResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us. We look forward to taking care of you again soon.

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  10. Joseph

    VIP

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food and our service was exceptional. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. One of our favorite spots in Sarasota.
    IndigenousResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for sharing.

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FAQs

Indigenous is rated 4.8 stars by 982 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Indigenous

239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-2155

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Adams Lane and South Links Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Ringling Blvd
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Steve Phelps
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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