Location: Sarasota
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Where to Eat in Sarasota: The Best Restaurants and Bars
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. Antoine's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 603 reviews
Welcome to Antoine's Restaurant. Our new location features an elegant continental menu in a cozy and sophisticated environment. Our artisanal cuisine offers elaborate seafood specials including PEI mussels prepared 10 different ways and served with the best fries in Sarasota. We proudly prepare everything in house including bread, pasta, dressings, desserts,..And offer a wide selection of wine and beer. We hope you'll enjoy your visit to our restaurant and don't miss Monday Mussel Mania with All You Can Eat Mussels 5 different ways!
Reviewed By BHF-13K - Toronto, Canada
Fabulous menu selection of mussels in different sauces ....would be nice to have mayonnaise with pommes frites as served in Belgium. Quality of food is very good and atmosphere is very friendly, especially the owner who clearly enjoys chatting with patrons. Service was a bit spotty - delay in serving one of the appetizers and then a second delay in serving frites with our entrees. Lovely restaurant in a non descript plaza.
2. Piccolo Italian Market & Deli
Overall Ratings
5 based on 156 reviews
It is a market and a deli, with superb home-made food and a cafe serving gourmet sandwiches, fresh pizza, Deli Meat & Cheeses Imported and Domestic and a full line of Italian Groceries. And not to mention our own Homemade Sausage made daily.
Reviewed By FanaticTripPlanner - Florida
Owners are friendly and helpful. Italian desserts (i.e. ricotta cheesecake and sfgiatelle) and coffee are delicious and sandwiches are large. Having moved to Florida from the NY area, this is our place to go for Italian items like cheeses, olives, prosciutto, ravioli, etc. They carry...MoreThank you for the wonderful review.
3. Dolce Italia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 818 reviews
A warm welcome to Dolce Italia, celebrating our fourth anniversary. Four years ago we opened with the dream of creating a little gathering place to enjoy good food and good company. You have helped us realize our dream, and we wish to thank you by providing our very best hospitality, ambiance and flavor. We came here from Ischia, Italy to share our passion for creating wholesome Italian Cuisine from our own family traditions. In return, you made us feel like a part of a big happy family here, so we don't miss our Ischia so much. My father created the sculpture of the enchanted Castle Aragonese on our wall to remind us of the beautiful place we were born and raised. Over the last four years, our dreams have come true. We remember each of our customers with fondness, we enjoy every evening that you spend with us, and we feel very lucky to have such a wonderful family of patrons. "La Nostra Casa e la Vostra Casa" (Our Home is your Home) Tiziana & Filippo & Dolce Italia Family
Reviewed By Jim S
We arrived early Saturday evening without a reservation. We were seated at a smaller table, but had room for 4 dinners. We had the lasagna, chicken scallopini, shrimp and pasta. All servings were filling and excellent tasting. Service was quick. We had the almond tiramisu which was excellent as well. Excellent prices for menu items. Nightly specials are slightly more. As this is a relatively small restaurant I definitely would recommend reservations.
4. Sofrito Mama's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 588 reviews
At Sofrito Mama's you will find mouth watering, home-style Puerto Rican cuisine. Our menu is filled with a wide array of reasonably priced, traditional meals for the entire family from fried appetizers, rice & beans, roast pork & stews, salads, to signature specialty dishes & delicious homemade desserts. Whether it's lunch or dinner, Sofrito Mama's Latin Comfort Food is just what you need to tickle your hunger fancy.
Reviewed By Traveler5055 - Avon, Connecticut
Nothing fancy w only outdoor seating, but delicious empanadas and other specialities. One if us had a Cubans sandwich and another pork sandwich. Really good and lovely owner.
5. Veronica Fish & Oyster
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 443 reviews
Reviewed By Meggen B - Chicago
My husband and I joined my parents at Veronica’s for dinner this weekend. The atmosphere was very trendy but had a small cozy feel. Our server, Cassie, did an excellent job explaining the menu and offering top notch selections. The PI oysters were delicious and...MoreThank you for the kind review, we hope you join us again soon, so glad Cassie provided excellent service for you and congrats on being a new brussels lover!
6. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
A local eatery with a passion for stunning seafood, creative cocktails, fine wine, and service with style. Duval's uses the freshest product the market has to offer, sourcing the finest ingredients from local fisherman and farmers. Duval's offers free patron shuttle service, food delivery, and $5 Happy Hour 7 days a week.
Reviewed By Bob D - Cleveland, Ohio
We rely on Trip Advisor for all of our fine dining here and abroad. Rarely have we been disappointed. That’s also the case with Duval’s Restaurant in Sarasota. We were staying at the Hyatt Regency in town and arranged to be picked up and then...MoreBob, thank you so much for dining with us! Happy to see that you made use of our free shuttle, and that you enjoyed your meal and experience. Thank you for your review! We can't wait to see you again next time!
7. Gentile Bros Authentic Cheesesteaks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By cigrmaster - Sarasota,Florida,USA
When they first opened they were they only place that actually used sliced rib eye which put them head and shoulders above their competition. When they first came out with their Clemenza( this was a double meat sandwich that was totally worth the 12-14 bucks it cost) it was loaded with sliced rib eye and it blew away any Philly steak sandwich I had ever eaten in the state of Florida, it was that good.
The sandwich they now sell is no better than Charley's, or Jersey Mike's which are both low end Philly Steak sandwiches. I wish they would go back to their old way of making a steak sub. It is obvious that they stopped using the thin slices of rib eye that made them the best because of the cost. I am sure the cost of the meat they used to use was just too much money and due too lack of business they were forced to use a much lower end steak. The problem with using that type of meat is that it does not separate them from all the other Philly steak places in town.
My favorite Philly steak joint is nothing like it once was. Please go back to the thin slices of rib eye that made you the best in town. I am really disappointed that I have to go to Charley's at the mall for a half way decent sandwich. Yours blew them away when you first started out.
8. Heinrich's German Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 617 reviews
We are family operated business, serving traditional home made german food fresh from scratch, german beer and wine. Our dinner hours are 5:00-9:30 Tuesday- Saturday. Reservations recommended.
Reviewed By KSHII - Sarasota, Florida, United States
The food is prepared VERY well and authentic German !! Lively atmosphere and if you don't like people STAY HOME. Don't complain about an original German restaurant... Please try the German beers (especially the Hacker Pschorr draft)... We can't say enough positive things about the food and hospitality..
9. Millie's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 483 reviews
Reviewed By mizram - Charlotte, North Carolina
Always a treat to go to Millie’s. Apparently everyone else has the same opinion. We got seated immediately because we agreed to sit at a community table shared with another party. The portions are generous and the omelette were cooked perfectly. Go early or be prepared to wait. As we were leaving, the lunch crowd was starting to arrive.
10. Morton's Gourmet Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By Baudim - Zurich, Switzerland
Heavenly selection on gourmet foods, especially the cheeses from around the world! Nice wine department and reasonable prices compared to a local Publix store. Always happy to return!
