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Where to eat Contemporary food in Sarasota: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on Contemporary food in Sarasota, Florida, United States. What kind of beachgoer are you? Chances are, you’ll find something in the Sarasota area that appeals to you. Soft sand, fishing piers, shells—you can find it around here. Just don’t go looking for a nude beach—that’s the one thing they don’t have.
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1. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1873 reviews
Raining? Free covered valet parking. Parking and walking should never be a challenge. We'll pick you up and drop you off⦠call for our free local shuttle. A local eatery with a passion for stunning seafood, creative cocktails, fine wine, and service with
Reviewed By Carolyn B
Just arrived on holiday and got chatting to a local in the supermarket Asked for a recommendation on where to eat and he suggested DuvalsI have to say the food was well presented and very tasty Service was pretty special tooThank you Good morning, Carolyn,We are flattered to hear that a local neighbor recommended Duval's to you, and that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. Thank you for mentioning our food and guest service in your review.Our goal is to meet or exceed the expectations of all our guests, and we love to hear when we do. We hope to see you again before you leave Sarasota.
2. Michael's On East
Overall Ratings
4 based on 782 reviews
Discover inventive cuisine, world-class wines and exceptional service in a glamorous supper club atmosphere. Live music, Tuesday - Saturday evenings.
Reviewed By Taylor B
For years, Michael's on East has enjoyed a well-earned reputation as perhaps the most elegant restaurant in Sarasota, Florida. Located at 1212 South East Avenue, a block east of South Tamiami Trail, off Bahia Vista, co-owners Michael Klauber and Philip Mancini have established an award-winning venue for lunch and dinner. The package includes a valet, large dining rooms, a bar and beautifully designed decor. Michael's on East is a fashion show, a popular meeting place for Ladies That Lunch and local businessmen. On our latest visit, we were triple-teammed by Tobias, Mark and Niki, who recommended swordfish over Michael's signature flounder. It was a great choice. Swordfish is a new favorite fish, which I rediscovered during our 33-day vacation in Sarasota. My wife had lobster bisque and Mahi Mahi while I had lobster bisque and swordfish. What a delight. For dessert, we shared a bowl of coconut rice pudding with peaches and pineapple. At Michael's on East, lunch and dinner is always a special treat.Taylor, thank you so much for the kind words, we very much appreciate feedback from our guests :) and the swordfish is one of my new favorites, too!
Top 7 International food in Sarasota, Florida, United States
3. Crab & Fin
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1829 reviews
Located on St. Armands Circle in Sarasota Florida.
Reviewed By LightPacker311845
Always great seafood, fresh and carefully prepared. Outdoor seating is limited and in season the place can be crowded but I've always had good service and have never felt rushed. This tends to be a destination for large groups so occasionally it can be noisy but I've also had success in requesting a quieter table. Crab & Fin has been an enduring restaurant in St. Armands for decades and deservedly so.
4. Summer House Steak & Seafood
Overall Ratings
5 based on 287 reviews
Siesta Key Summer House Steak and Seafood is an elegant, relaxed, transitional steakhouse with a seafood attitude proudly serving the finest hand selected steaks and seafood. Cuts from the most prestigious ranches including, Niman Ranch, Revier Cattle Com
Reviewed By rockabilly-nj
Went for our anniversary because we loved the old Summerhouse and therefore bought TripAdvisorâs â#1 romantic restaurant in Siesta Keyâ hype about this one. Looking forward to a romantic anniversary dinner, we were disappointed to find that the legendary Summerhouse name and TripAdvisor listing had misled us into booking at a very generic upscale casual restaurant - noisy even half empty, people in T-shirts, not so much as a tablecloth in sight. Not an âoccasionâ place at all, but certainly priced like one. Decent restaurant, good service and a good meal, but thereâs nothing remotely romantic about the place. There are lots of better choices for an âoccasionâ restaurant in the Sarasota area, and there are plenty of casual places that offer much better value. No reason to go back to this one.
