A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Owen's Fish Camp. Burns Court, Downtown · Southern Seafood — Named for Sarasota's founding developer Owen Burns, this old-Florida fish camp under a giant Banyan tree serves shrimp and grits, oyster po' boys, and…
Jack Dusty. Bayfront / Downtown (Ritz-Carlton) · Coastal Seafood & Craft Cocktails — Perched on the marina at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, Jack Dusty is known for its seafood tower teeming with oysters and…
Kojo. Downtown (North Palm Ave) · Modern Asian / Japanese — Sarasota Magazine's consistently lauded modern Asian spot, Kojo wows with upscale bao, truffle-infused mushroom rice, sushi, and sake-forward…
Blu Kouzina. St. Armands Circle, Lido Key · Greek / Mediterranean — A beloved fixture on St. Armands Circle run by Greek-born chef-owners, Blu Kouzina prepares everything fresh with no freezer in sight — think…
Tikka Indian Cuisine. South Sarasota · Indian — Regularly ranked in Yelp's Top 5 Best Restaurants in Florida statewide, Tikka's scratch kitchen turns out remarkably fresh, boldly flavored Indian classics that keep…
Yoder's Restaurant. 3434 Bahia Vista St · 4.6★ (9,556 reviews)
Libby's American Restaurant. 1917 S Osprey Ave · 4.8★ (5,582 reviews)
Turmeric Indian Bar & Grill. 1001 Cocoanut Ave · 4.9★ (4,644 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
Walt's Fish Market & Restaurant. South Sarasota (Tamiami Trail) · Seafood Market & Restaurant — A 100-year family institution and one of very few restaurants in Florida to sell fish caught literally the day you dine. The grouper…
Boca Kitchen Bar Market. Downtown (Lemon Ave) · New American / Farm-to-Table — Sarasota's most popular farm-to-table concept sources ingredients from local farmers and specialty purveyors for a rotating menu of salads,…
Der Dutchman. 3713 Bahia Vista St · 4.6★ (12,421 reviews)
ofKors BAKERY. 1359 Main St · 4.7★ (1,658 reviews)
C'est La Vie - Pastries Breakfast & Dinner. 1553 Main St · 4.5★ (1,705 reviews)
Mademoiselle Paris - French restaurant and bakery. 8527 Cooper Creek Blvd · 4.5★ (1,546 reviews)
Pastry Art Espresso Café & Dessert. 1512 Main St · 4.6★ (1,024 reviews)
Fine dining & Michelin
Indigenous. Towles Court, Downtown · New American / Sustainable Seafood — James Beard Award semi-finalist chef Steve Phelps sources hyper-local, consciously caught seafood and native Florida produce; the…
Michael's On East. South Sarasota (Midtown) · New American Fine Dining — Holder of 36 consecutive AAA Four-Diamond Awards (as of 2025) and inducted into the Nation's Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame, Michael's…
Maison Blanche. Longboat Key · Classic French Fine Dining — Master Chef-Owner José Martinez — who earned a Michelin star for his Paris restaurant — presents a nightly prix fixe of contemporary French cuisine on…
Ocean Prime. 2205 N Westshore Blvd · 4.7★ (4,652 reviews)
The Capital Grille. 180 University Town Center Dr · 4.6★ (1,685 reviews)
Ophelia's on the Bay. 9105 Midnight Pass Rd · 4.5★ (1,539 reviews)
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse. 35 S Lemon Ave · 4.5★ (1,518 reviews)
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. 2001 Siesta Dr · 4.5★ (1,459 reviews)