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Indigenous, Sarasota, FL

Indigenous

4.7
4.7
874 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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Indigenous

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Sarasota

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative


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

  • New Years Eve

    US$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in 2025 with our family at Indigenous! Allow us to be the place you go before the clock hits midnight. Wine pairings are PER PERSON. Please include all guests who want to participate when selecting this add-on. Reservations ONLY. Max party size up to 8 guests.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 874 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Innovative

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Healthy

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Indigenous is a culinary gem in Sarasota, offering "excellent food and professional service" with a fresh, ever-changing menu. Diners rave about the "remarkable" mushroom bisque and creative, locally-sourced dishes. The cozy, charming atmosphere and attentive staff elevate every visit, making it "one of the best dining experiences" in town.

874 Reviews

  1. Leslie

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific menu ideas, and everything we had was very well prepared. Neat spot for interesting food.

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  2. Jean

    Atlantic City

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never a disappointing meal here! Not only is the food exceptional, but it is nice to see familiar faces among the wait staff. This is always our first stop when we return from up north because we know we’ll be treated to a special evening.
    IndigenousResponded today
    It is wonderful to hear your evening went well! Great to have you back again!

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  3. Mark

    Tampa

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the all around best dining experiences I’ve ever had! This chef compares favorably to some of my best meals in SF, DC, and NY. Each dish was so complex and well balanced. My group had roasted wild mushroom appetizer (I’m a great wild mushroom home chef but these were clearly at another level.) After tasting the mushroom bisque I understand why it’s a signature dish. My scallops were delicious as was the cobia and the New Zealand salmon. I think my husband’s Papardelle with beef was better than any I’ve had anywhere! Had to try dessert too. White chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream with caramel and apple chips was perfect for me. All in all, although pricey, very reasonably priced for the quality and style.
    IndigenousResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks so much for your kind word! We will be sure to tell Chef Steve and we hope we see you again sooner than later. Happy Holiday's!

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  4. Mary

    New York City

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing. The best part of the meal, was the tap water.
    IndigenousResponded 3 days ago
    Sounds like you didnt even dine with us Mary. That is a very rude statement and can in no way be true. Our whole staff is very offended by that comment. We will be sure to keep an eye out for you and share this with all the restaurants in town.

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  5. Dariusz

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best place for a date with my wife in Sarasota!
    IndigenousResponded 3 days ago
    That is great to hear, thank you for joining us.

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  6. Clare

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is excellent. A wonderful choice of a restaurant. We sat outside in a delightful setting, cool and quiet. Heaters are available. Staff very friendly and attentive.
    IndigenousResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for sharing. We hope to see you again.

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  7. Amy

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite place to dine!! Always the best service and food!
    IndigenousResponded 4 days ago
    We are glad to be your favorite, thank you!

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  8. Mike

    Columbus

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice homey feel and excellent service. The cobia dish was both interesting and delicious! We'll definitely be back!
    IndigenousResponded on December 1, 2024
    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. Luke

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, Will be back for sure!!! Our server was amazing, the food spectacular and just an awesome date night
    IndigenousResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you and we hope to see you again soon!

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  10. John

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Innovative foods, sustainably, sourced, and prepared by James Beard award winning Chef. Absolutely outstanding service! And the food is to die for.
    IndigenousResponded on December 1, 2024
    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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FAQs

Indigenous is rated 4.7 stars by 874 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Indigenous restaurant

Indigenous

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Sarasota

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 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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