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Indigenous, Sarasota, FL

Indigenous

4.8
4.8
922 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem


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

  • Valentine’s Day

    US$100.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us at Indigenous, we will exclusively offer a pre-fixe menu featuring four courses. $100 per person. Tax and gratuity not included. We require a credit card hold in the chance of no-show or cancellations with less than 24 hours notice.

Menu

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What 922 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

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Healthy

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Indigenous in Sarasota offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional service" and "creative dishes" featuring fresh, local ingredients. The ambiance is charming, making it perfect for special occasions. Highlights include the "incredible Parmesan beignets" and "mushroom bisque." Diners praise the chef's creativity and sustainability efforts, ensuring a memorable visit.

922 Reviews

  1. Judy

    VIP

    Denver

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    What a wonderful and inviting setting of a home with a wrap around porch and a fabulous outdoor seating area (too cold to use the night we were there!). Food and presentation were amazing. My only negative is that we were seated in the wine cottage which only has a few tables and very quiet. Great if you are looking for a romantic quiet ambiance but I was looking for more energy and vibe. Definitely will go back and will now know to ask for a table in the main dining room

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  2. Linda

    VIP

    New York City

    43 reviews

    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cream of mushroom soup was delicious. Burgers were great as well. Loved the ambiance, it felt quite cozy. Our server was wonderful.
    IndigenousResponded 2 days ago
    We hope to see you again soon, thank you for sharing!

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  3. jose

    VIP

    Atlanta

    60 reviews

    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food with gracious service in a relaxed atmosphere! Neighborhood gem.
    IndigenousResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing and we are so glad you had a great evening with us.

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  4. David

    VIP

    New York City

    113 reviews

    3.0

    113 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Mellow vibe, nice change of pace from the Main Street scene.

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  5. Becky

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a dining experience. We all had the mushroom soup which was amazing. We had a party of three and had the Steelhead Trout, Cobia and Shrimp and all three were perfect. It was a rainy cold night but we were warm and cozy inside. The food was superb and we will go again.
    IndigenousResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words. We hope to see you again soon.

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  6. Carrie

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was top notch.

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  7. Spencer

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fascinating dishes and a great, carefully curated wine list. We sat outside and the temperature was perfect.
    IndigenousResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We are so happy you enjoyed the food, wine and total experience and look forward to seeing you again.

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  8. Alan

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stupendous as always. We had the wild mushroom bisque and marinaded vegetables to start. For mains, the pistachio falafel was excellent, and the Steelhead trout sourced from Idaho was a sizable piece of basil crusted perfection, with braised fennel and potatoes. Ended with the dark chocolate tort that was flourless but fluffy rather than dense. .
    IndigenousResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for being our guests! We are so happy you dined with us and we hope to see you again! Please follow us @indigenousrestaurant on Instagram and Facebook

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  9. Bijan

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty and high quality foods. Perfect service and ambience.
    IndigenousResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for being our guests! We are so happy you dined with us and we hope to see you again! Please follow us @indigenousrestaurant on Instagram and Facebook

    1 person found this helpful

  10. christopher

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very very good Service exceptional dessert was just ok My only feedback somewhat negative, I could not see my food outside. It was so very dark. The Chefs work so hard to put beautiful plates out and I could not see what I was eating. I will defiantly return
    IndigenousResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for joining us. Where you seated on the front porch by chance? We are working on some new lighting in that area. We look forward to a brighter next visit.

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FAQs

Indigenous is rated 4.8 stars by 922 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 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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