Guidebook for downtown Sarasota
Food Scene
Steve Phelps is one of my favorite chefs in town. Great food and wine list. I like to sit in the bar/wine room. American cuisine changes progressively throughout the year based on peak ingredients.
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Indigenous Restaurant
239 S Links AveSteve Phelps is one of my favorite chefs in town. Great food and wine list. I like to sit in the bar/wine room. American cuisine changes progressively throughout the year based on peak ingredients.
only 0.4 mile away. Breakfast and Lunch. Its a refurbished train station that has an actual toy train. The food is always good.
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Station 400
400 N Lemon Aveonly 0.4 mile away. Breakfast and Lunch. Its a refurbished train station that has an actual toy train. The food is always good.
just 0.5 mile. Great Beer selection and pretzel appetizer. They also serve ciders which I prefer.
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Mandeville Beer Garden
428 N Lemon Avejust 0.5 mile. Great Beer selection and pretzel appetizer. They also serve ciders which I prefer.
One of our favorites. You will often find us sitting outside having Sunday Brunch taking with the owner Ralph. They make me a beet Rueben. Yum They are open for Lunch, dinner and late night music.
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Clasico Cafe Bar
1341 Main StOne of our favorites. You will often find us sitting outside having Sunday Brunch taking with the owner Ralph. They make me a beet Rueben. Yum They are open for Lunch, dinner and late night music.
marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaWaterfront dining, Casual downtown stairs, formal upstairs.
A great remodeled restaurant that looks like an old fish camp. I love local red grouper and cheesy grits.
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Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtA great remodeled restaurant that looks like an old fish camp. I love local red grouper and cheesy grits.
0.5 mile Brunch, lunch, dinner and live music every day. A variety of American, Mediterranean & Italian cuisine.
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Mattison's City Grille Downtown Sarasota
1 N Lemon Ave0.5 mile Brunch, lunch, dinner and live music every day. A variety of American, Mediterranean & Italian cuisine.
3.4 mile – Refined Greek restaurant on ST Armand's Circle, we love the giant beans and hummus plate.
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Blu Kouzina
25 N Boulevard of the Presidents3.4 mile – Refined Greek restaurant on ST Armand's Circle, we love the giant beans and hummus plate.
12 miles A beautiful drive through St Armands circle to Longboat Key. 2 level Upscale restaurant with a bar, I love the dessert room upstairs of this old cottage.
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Euphemia Haye Restaurant & The Haye Loft
5540 Gulf of Mexico Dr12 miles A beautiful drive through St Armands circle to Longboat Key. 2 level Upscale restaurant with a bar, I love the dessert room upstairs of this old cottage.
9.9 miles Ophelia's on the Bay is one of Sarasota’s premier fine dining waterfront restaurants. Enjoy beautiful vistas of Little Sarasota Bay, from the floor-to-ceiling windows that line the dining room. Food is great and if the weather is nice you can sit outside on the dock of the bay.
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Ophelia's on the Bay
9105 Midnight Pass Rd9.9 miles Ophelia's on the Bay is one of Sarasota’s premier fine dining waterfront restaurants. Enjoy beautiful vistas of Little Sarasota Bay, from the floor-to-ceiling windows that line the dining room. Food is great and if the weather is nice you can sit outside on the dock of the bay.
1.8 miles Michael's on East has a piano bar and exquisite cuisine. The chef Jamile is amazing. At the wine cellar enjoy wine tasting the 1st Saturday of the month. Love the Wendy's Salad at lunch.
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Michael's On East
1212 S East Ave1.8 miles Michael's on East has a piano bar and exquisite cuisine. The chef Jamile is amazing. At the wine cellar enjoy wine tasting the 1st Saturday of the month. Love the Wendy's Salad at lunch.
0.6 mile Bourbon Bar Rustic chic venue. Great American cuisine and bar scene.
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State Street Eating House + Cocktails
1533 State St0.6 mile Bourbon Bar Rustic chic venue. Great American cuisine and bar scene.
Smoke House on state street, hip and great cocktails. Vegan options, Guacamole and smoked mushrooms
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Brick's Smoked Meats
1528 State StSmoke House on state street, hip and great cocktails. Vegan options, Guacamole and smoked mushrooms
0.5 mile A popular breakfast spot, I enjoy the avocado toast and chia pudding.
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First Watch
1395 Main St0.5 mile A popular breakfast spot, I enjoy the avocado toast and chia pudding.
0.9 mile Great Cocktail Bar and Italian food. I love the bean soup and mushroom pizza.
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Cafe Epicure
1298 N Palm Ave0.9 mile Great Cocktail Bar and Italian food. I love the bean soup and mushroom pizza.
5.5 miles A cafe coffee house that serves acai bowls, tofu scramble and several vegan options. I like the Sami's lavash bread krishna vegetable sandwich and beet burger.. There is also a German bakery next door that makes bread the old-fashioned way with the sourdough starter.
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Simon's Coffee House
5900 South Tamiami Trail5.5 miles A cafe coffee house that serves acai bowls, tofu scramble and several vegan options. I like the Sami's lavash bread krishna vegetable sandwich and beet burger.. There is also a German bakery next door that makes bread the old-fashioned way with the sourdough starter.
Downtown on main street. One of my favorite breakfast place. The pancakes are fantastic. They offer Vegan options and smoothies as well.
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GREEN ZEBRA CAFE, LLC
476 John Ringling BlvdDowntown on main street. One of my favorite breakfast place. The pancakes are fantastic. They offer Vegan options and smoothies as well.
has two popular locations St. Armands circle and Longboat Key, both locations have attached clothing store’s. The food is local cuisine with a few vegan options and has a full bar.
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Shore St. Armands
465 John Ringling Blvdhas two popular locations St. Armands circle and Longboat Key, both locations have attached clothing store’s. The food is local cuisine with a few vegan options and has a full bar.
0.4 mile This is my favorite plant pizza wine bar, the pizza is made with Italian oo flour and all the ingredients are made from scratch. The wine selection is also hand selected by the owner. We dine here often. I love the truffle mushroom pizza and Lee loves the macho.
Lucile Pizza & Wine Bar
0.4 mile This is my favorite plant pizza wine bar, the pizza is made with Italian oo flour and all the ingredients are made from scratch. The wine selection is also hand selected by the owner. We dine here often. I love the truffle mushroom pizza and Lee loves the macho.
A popular restaurant and just a 3 minute walk. Offers traditional American fare in a relaxed space with patio seating. Also has a bar.
Rosemary And Thyme
511 N Orange AveA popular restaurant and just a 3 minute walk. Offers traditional American fare in a relaxed space with patio seating. Also has a bar.
0.7 mile. Excellent Sushi. The have an entire page of plant based sushi as well. The spooky is my favorite roll. Very close to Whole foods.
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Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi
100 Central Ave0.7 mile. Excellent Sushi. The have an entire page of plant based sushi as well. The spooky is my favorite roll. Very close to Whole foods.
0.3 mile. Asian restaurant with a sushi counter, open for lunch and dinner they also have outdoor seating.
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Spice Station
1438 Boulevard of the Arts0.3 mile. Asian restaurant with a sushi counter, open for lunch and dinner they also have outdoor seating.
0.2 mile. Full Sports bar & food. Many great reviews.
FOOD+BEER - Rosemary District, Downtown Sarasota
0.2 mile. Full Sports bar & food. Many great reviews.
Nancy's Bar-B-Q
0.4 mile. A locally owned, famiy-freindly fast casual bar-b-q joint,
0.3 mile. We get the bowls often, they also have ramen. casual counter service and reasonably priced.
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FushiPoke
128 N Orange Ave0.3 mile. We get the bowls often, they also have ramen. casual counter service and reasonably priced.
0.3 mile. Love the Acai bowls and fresh juice, the BOTA is my favorite. Counter service ad they also have bean bags to sit in.
SaraFresh Kitchen
0.3 mile. Love the Acai bowls and fresh juice, the BOTA is my favorite. Counter service ad they also have bean bags to sit in.
0.5 mile. We eat here at least once a week. Stylish, health-conscious eatery featuring organic American dishes with vegan and gluten free options. The owner is also a neighbor.
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Lila
1576 Main St0.5 mile. We eat here at least once a week. Stylish, health-conscious eatery featuring organic American dishes with vegan and gluten free options. The owner is also a neighbor.
0.5 mile. Upscale, contemporary restaurant offering sophisticated dishes.
element steak. seafood. pasta.
0.5 mile. Upscale, contemporary restaurant offering sophisticated dishes.
0.6 mile. Super yummy Indian food. Tumeric, an iconic Sarasota restaurant, well-known for its Fusion Cuisine with Signature range of Indian dishes.
Turmeric Indian Bar & Grill
0.6 mile. Super yummy Indian food. Tumeric, an iconic Sarasota restaurant, well-known for its Fusion Cuisine with Signature range of Indian dishes.
Kojo’s features modern Asian cuisine a crafty cocktail list & premium sake collection. I love the roasted cauliflower and mushroom soy appetizer. The service is also exceptional.
KOJO
Kojo’s features modern Asian cuisine a crafty cocktail list & premium sake collection. I love the roasted cauliflower and mushroom soy appetizer. The service is also exceptional.
0.8 mile. Take a stroll around the park. Watch the sunset, listen to fun tropical music and have a pina colada with a casual dinner.
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Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront Dr0.8 mile. Take a stroll around the park. Watch the sunset, listen to fun tropical music and have a pina colada with a casual dinner.
Bar Hana
0.6 mile Tiki Inspired Bar
1.7 Miles. Kapapa is one of my favorite 100% vegan restaurants, everything is made from scratch. I love the squash soup, mushroom cargot, sorbet and hot cookie dessert.
Ka Papa Cuisine 100% plant-based & vegan
1.7 Miles. Kapapa is one of my favorite 100% vegan restaurants, everything is made from scratch. I love the squash soup, mushroom cargot, sorbet and hot cookie dessert.
Rise up Cafe 0.4 mile. I love this place because they hire people with disabilities and have a few great vegan ice creams, coffee and NY bagels.
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Rise Coffee Co. & Nye's Cream Sandwiches
1534 State StRise up Cafe 0.4 mile. I love this place because they hire people with disabilities and have a few great vegan ice creams, coffee and NY bagels.
0.4 Miles. our favorite lounge bars with craft beers and a few nice glasses of wine on the menu.
99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop
0.4 Miles. our favorite lounge bars with craft beers and a few nice glasses of wine on the menu.
3.4 miles. Refined Greek restaurant on St. Armands Circle, we love the giant beans and hummus plate.
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Blu Kouzina
25 N Boulevard of the Presidents3.4 miles. Refined Greek restaurant on St. Armands Circle, we love the giant beans and hummus plate.
4.7 miles -serves the best falafel salad I’ve ever had, I add the mushrooms. Everything here is very colorful and full of flavor.
Florence and the Spice Boys
4.7 miles -serves the best falafel salad I’ve ever had, I add the mushrooms. Everything here is very colorful and full of flavor.
This is a small vegan restaurant, local owner/chef Letica. The food is reasonably priced and yummy. I love the blackened tofu sandwich, chili, 10th street salad and brownie. On Thursday she makes a “wacky beet sandwich” a favorite of mine. She is also has an evening dinner specials but only open till 7.
Fam Kitchen
This is a small vegan restaurant, local owner/chef Letica. The food is reasonably priced and yummy. I love the blackened tofu sandwich, chili, 10th street salad and brownie. On Thursday she makes a “wacky beet sandwich” a favorite of mine. She is also has an evening dinner specials but only open till 7.
Opened 2024
Walking distance
CREATIVE CUISINE. CASUAL SCENE.
This is Arts & Central… Where a casual scene converges with creative cuisine in perfect harmony
Arts & Central
Opened 2024
Walking distance
CREATIVE CUISINE. CASUAL SCENE.
This is Arts & Central… Where a casual scene converges with creative cuisine in perfect harmony
Essentials
My favorite grocery store. On Saturday morning you will find me dragging my bag/cart down the street to shop at whole foods and the farmers market.
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Whole Foods Market
1451 1st StMy favorite grocery store. On Saturday morning you will find me dragging my bag/cart down the street to shop at whole foods and the farmers market.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a beautiful Garden filled with air and exotic plants. They have a place for lunch and several events.
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StThis is a beautiful Garden filled with air and exotic plants. They have a place for lunch and several events.
0.7 mile A beautiful Yoga studio. Claudia the owner is a great instructor. Tell her Valarie said Hello.
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Pineapple Yoga Studio
517 S Pineapple Ave0.7 mile A beautiful Yoga studio. Claudia the owner is a great instructor. Tell her Valarie said Hello.
Love watching a movie and having lunch at the same place. The seats are so comfortable. I have to see a matinee because I fall asleep in the comfy seats.
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CinéBistro
3501 S Tamiami TrailLove watching a movie and having lunch at the same place. The seats are so comfortable. I have to see a matinee because I fall asleep in the comfy seats.
an independent not-for-profit marine research organization
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwyan independent not-for-profit marine research organization
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdParks
Walk my dog here all the time. There is also casual tropical restaurant that plays reggae music and tropical cocktails. A nice walk around the bayfront. They offer free Yoga the first Saturday of the month. Just a beautiful bayside park that provides space, relaxation and gorgeous views of the huge marina and the water. Lots of parking makes things easy to pull up, take a walk, relax and watch the world.
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Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrWalk my dog here all the time. There is also casual tropical restaurant that plays reggae music and tropical cocktails. A nice walk around the bayfront. They offer free Yoga the first Saturday of the month. Just a beautiful bayside park that provides space, relaxation and gorgeous views of the huge marina and the water. Lots of parking makes things easy to pull up, take a walk, relax and watch the world.
Take a walk in Our 10-acre Neighborhood Park. It has a dog park, basketball courts, tennis courts & pickle ball.
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Gillespie Park
Take a walk in Our 10-acre Neighborhood Park. It has a dog park, basketball courts, tennis courts & pickle ball.
You can have a picnic and swim in the Gulf Of Mexico
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South Lido Key Beach Park on the Gulf
Benjamin Franklin DriveYou can have a picnic and swim in the Gulf Of Mexico
This is one of my favorite places in town. I go here almost everyday for Yoga classes, walking, concerts and to watch the sunset. To view the calendar of events visit www. thebaysarasota. org
The Bay is a signature public park along Sarasota Bay. Designed to be "one Park for all". The Bay is open and accessible, free and welcome to everyone.
Things to do
From movies to kayaking, fitness, nature walks to dog walks, as well as dancing and family events, there's something for everyone..
The Bay Sarasota
655 N Tamiami TrailThis is one of my favorite places in town. I go here almost everyday for Yoga classes, walking, concerts and to watch the sunset. To view the calendar of events visit www. thebaysarasota. org
The Bay is a signature public park along Sarasota Bay. Designed to be "one Park for all". The Bay is open and accessible, free and welcome to everyone.
Things to do
From movies to kayaking, fitness, nature walks to dog walks, as well as dancing and family events, there's something for everyone..
Shopping
Several shops and restaurants, During the holidays they also have lots of holiday lights.
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St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirSeveral shops and restaurants, During the holidays they also have lots of holiday lights.
Everything Else
Take a walk in Our Neighborhood Park. It also has tennis courts.
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Gillespie Park
Take a walk in Our Neighborhood Park. It also has tennis courts.
If you would like to have a massage therapist come to you, call Vicki Ford at 941-504-1806. She always gives us a great massage.
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The Met Day Spa & Salon
35 S Boulevard of the PresidentsIf you would like to have a massage therapist come to you, call Vicki Ford at 941-504-1806. She always gives us a great massage.
Arts & Culture
Florida Studio Theatre
1241 N Palm AveGreat Improves
Sarasota Orchestra
709 N Tamiami TrailI love classical Music
Classical to Jazz Broadway Musicals are excellent
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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailClassical to Jazz Broadway Musicals are excellent
Sarasota Ballet
5555 N Tamiami TrailBallet
18th century italian-style theater offering classic & Broadway works
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Asolo Repertory hosts the Mertz Theatre
5555 N Tamiami Trail18th century italian-style theater offering classic & Broadway works
sarasota opera
61 N Pineapple AveOpera