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1. KORE STEAKHOUSE
4.8
Exceptional(239)
Price: Expensive
• Korean • Lakewood Ranch
Booked 35 times today
Enjoy our unique tabletop grilling experience. We also offer a Chef's Tasting experience. With 20 years of experience cooking, our chef is excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff will make sure you have a fantastic experience with us.
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2. Pietro's Italian Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(658)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sarasota
Booked 13 times today
Italian Restaurant& wine bar in Sarasota. Where you are a stranger only once.His philosophy served him well with his previous Sarasota businesses. Café Gabbiano located on Siesta Key was originated by the Migliaccio family in 2003 where is four sons grew in and out of the restaurant business.A second venture in downtown Sarasota was opened and designed by Pietro in 2012 named Casantica, a small old house converted to a quaint homey restaurant. Both restaurants are now under new ownership.Now, this small intimate place is where I can have fun serving and meeting new friends. Benvenuti.
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3. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
4.9
Exceptional(9364)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Longboat Key
Booked 170 times today
The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is a “polished casual” restaurant over looking Sarasota Bay. We are located at the south end of Longboat Key behind the gas station. We are north of St. Armand’s Circle, and minutes from downtown Sarasota. Best known for Local Fresh Grouper and Red Snapper. Enjoy the second story dining area with a panaramic view of the bay, or enjoy dining outdoors on our dockside patio.
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4. Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida
4.6
Exceptional(468)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Fruitville, Florida
Booked 119 times today
Serving house-made sauces, the freshest pastas, and Italian specialties in a bar-centric, white tablecloth Italian Bistro inspired by your favorite NYC Italian restaurants. Our combination of old favorites and new flavors await your next visit. We look forward to sharing our love and passion for Italian food with you.The menu pays homage to the essence of the great Italian-American restaurants in New York City. Where delicious, exceptionally well-prepared food is served in settings that are simultaneously elegant, comfortable and unpretentious. Familiar dishes like Classic Chicken Parmesan, Bucatini Bolognese, and Spicy Vodka Rigatoni are elevated to a new level.
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5. Boca - Sarasota
4.1
Excellent(1603)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Sarasota
Booked 69 times today
Boca - Sarasota is cozy due to its inviting ambiance. With reviews raving about the 'great vibe' and 'wonderful ambience,' it's clear the restaurant creates a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. The décor is rustic, adding to the cozy feel, and the open kitchen provides a view that adds to the intimacy. It's a place you'd want to sit back and enjoy a meal in the midst of a relaxed environment.
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6. Libby's - Lakewood Ranch
4.5
Awesome(1712)
Price: Moderate
• American • Sarasota
Booked 40 times today
Open in Lakewood Ranch, since October of 2019, the Libby's space is open, modern & minimalist. Delicious menu items, sophisticated wine and daily specials are at the core of all that we do! Cozy bar area, weekday happy hour specials, and beautiful outdoor seating are some of the unique features at our second Lakewood Ranch location.
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7. Libby's - Sarasota
4.7
Exceptional(3969)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Sarasota
Booked 59 times today
Open in Sarasota since May of 2019, the Libby's space is open, modern & minimalist. Delicious menu items, sophisticated wine and daily specials are at the core of all that we do! Cozy bar area, weekday happy hour specials, and a private dining room are some of the unique features at our Sarasota location.
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8. La Violetta Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1059)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Sarasota
Booked 24 times today
La Violetta Restaurant is often described as 'cozy' in reviews. Customers appreciate the intimate, rustic Italian ambiance. The warm and relaxed atmosphere is complemented by excellent service and a great selection of food. The owners are also mentioned as 'friendly' and 'welcoming'. Overall, the restaurant offers a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience.
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9. The Reserve by Chef Antonio
4.8
Exceptional(265)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sarasota
Booked 4 times today
Leave us a note for OUTDOOR sitting if avalible. Join Chef Antonio at THE RESERVE by CHEF ANTONIO! New and exciting menu offering sea and land delicacies, served in a cozy, intimate space nestled within the charming, historical former home of the Ringling family. Come and enjoy the vibrant fusion of American culinary tradition with the colorful flavors of Southern European cuisine. Call now for reservations 941-362-4220.
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10. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota
4.8
Exceptional(10583)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 128 times today
Family-owned and operated for more than 116 years, Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine. Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.Join us for century-old family recipes like Paella "a la Valenciana," Roast Pork "a la Cubana,"and fresh seafood specialties. Don’t miss Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad®, prepared with our delicious, freshly-made dressing, a 100-year-old family recipe of fresh garlic, oregano, wine vinegar and Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Be sure to sample a fine Spanish wine like Montecillo or Campillo. Relax outdoors on our patio, or inside our Mediterranean-style dining rooms filled with hand-painted tiles and family heirlooms. We are a sister to the Columbia in Tampa's Ybor City, founded in 1905. Children's menu available. Open 365 days a year, including all holidays.
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