Guidebook for Sarasota
Food Scene
Southern seafood in a kitchy old school Florida atmosphere. On weekends there's a live band and "must-have" grilled oysters in the backyard.
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Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtSouthern seafood in a kitchy old school Florida atmosphere. On weekends there's a live band and "must-have" grilled oysters in the backyard.
If you're a fried rice fan than you have to try the chicken chaufa. And don't forget to ask for the "green sauce."
El Ceviche
3664 Webber StIf you're a fried rice fan than you have to try the chicken chaufa. And don't forget to ask for the "green sauce."
This is not your average concession stand. Get the lobster roll. I know, sounds scary. Lobster roll at a concession stand?! Just do it. Best in town!
Lido Beach Restaurant
400 Benjamin Franklin DrThis is not your average concession stand. Get the lobster roll. I know, sounds scary. Lobster roll at a concession stand?! Just do it. Best in town!
Central Sarasota Farmer's Market
4454 S Beneva RdClose and less crowded farmer's market on Saturday's during season.
The produce selection can't be beat! Also, check out their seafood for unbeatable prices.
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Detwiler's Farm Market
6000 Palmer BlvdThe produce selection can't be beat! Also, check out their seafood for unbeatable prices.
One of the two winners in our cubano sandwich off!
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JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe
987 S Packinghouse RdOne of the two winners in our cubano sandwich off!
Mirna's Cuban Cuisine
7980 N Tamiami TrailOne of the two winners in our cubano sandwich off!
Fantastic Hong Kong style chinese food. They even have dim sum carts on the weekends.
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Yummy House China Bistro Sarasota
1737 S Tamiami TrailFantastic Hong Kong style chinese food. They even have dim sum carts on the weekends.
Yummy Greek food amongst the shops on St. Armands. Cool coastal decor.
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Blu Kouzina
25 N Boulevard of the PresidentsYummy Greek food amongst the shops on St. Armands. Cool coastal decor.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great spot to grab drinks with a beautiful bay view. Instantly feels like vacation!
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Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrGreat spot to grab drinks with a beautiful bay view. Instantly feels like vacation!
Featured on "Man Vs Food" for their outrageous sandwiches and hot wing challenge. They serve food late!
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Munchies 420 Cafe
6639 Superior AveFeatured on "Man Vs Food" for their outrageous sandwiches and hot wing challenge. They serve food late!
Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main StHappy Hour! Plus, they offer tasty late night nibbles.
Arts & Culture
Keep an eye out for their Ringling Underground nights!
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Ringling Museum station
Keep an eye out for their Ringling Underground nights!
Thriving downtown theatre scene. Lots of shows to check out!
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Florida Studio Theatre
1241 N Palm AveThriving downtown theatre scene. Lots of shows to check out!
Shopping
Grab a glass of wine or a beer and "sip & shop" for all your organic groceries or bulk items. Oh, and get their $5 chicken rotisserie chickens on Wednesdays!
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Lucky's Market
3501 S Tamiami TrailGrab a glass of wine or a beer and "sip & shop" for all your organic groceries or bulk items. Oh, and get their $5 chicken rotisserie chickens on Wednesdays!
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrLike shopping? It's all here.
Trader Joe's
4101 S Tamiami TrailWe have lots of Trader Joe's favorites. Just ask...
Everything Else
Sarasota Farmers Market
North Lemon AvenueFun Saturday morning downtown.
Parks & Nature
#1 Beach in the USA! Stunning sunsets and powdered sugar sand!
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Siesta Beach
#1 Beach in the USA! Stunning sunsets and powdered sugar sand!
Beautiful beach that's less crowded than Siesta. Walking distance to the many restaurants and businesses on St. Armand's circle.
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Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrBeautiful beach that's less crowded than Siesta. Walking distance to the many restaurants and businesses on St. Armand's circle.
You can almost always find parking at this beach on the south end of Siesta.
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Turtle Beach
You can almost always find parking at this beach on the south end of Siesta.