Best Restaurants for Groups in Sarasota

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1. 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(1351)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Sarasota

Booked 23 times today

The modus operandi at 1592 is fire. The key feature – everything is cooked on wood fired grill. The menu is handcrafted and well executed. 1592 is a great spot to indulge in comforting and flavourful cuisine from around the world.

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2. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

4.9

Exceptional(3496)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 20 times today

With its modern but classic Italian cuisine and emphasis on artisanal and contemporary Northern Italian style, Mediterraneo is often credited with being the first restaurant to bring authentic contemporary Italian cuisine to Sarasota when it first opened in 1996. Still under the same ownership, Mediterraneo has consistently been rated one of the top restaurants in Zagat. The restaurant has received numerous accolades including the acclaimed Insegna Del Ristorante Italiano awarded by The Minister of Agriculture & Commerce in Rome. With its highest honor, inducting the restaurant into its Accademia Italiana della Cucina "Fine Dining Hall of Fame." Mediterraneo has been rated as Best of the Best in Sarasota Magazine since the first year of opening. So whether you're celebrating a special occasion or grabbing a quick bite to eat, at Mediterraneo you are always assured the best quality food accompanied by excellent service. All of it thoroughly Italian.

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3. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(1071)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 11 times today

For parties of 13 or more please call the restaurant.*Weather may interfere with your reservation, we will do our best to accommodate you.*Out of passion, tradition, hard work and integrity, Bavaro’s opened its doors in March 2009 as the first traditional Neapolitan Pizzeria in the state of Florida. Determined to share their family recipes with the world, Dan Bavaro, his wife Anna-Maria, and their five beautiful children packed their U-Haul, left their friends and family, drove from New Jersey to Tampa, and set out to provide for others the same love, energy, and authenticity that they experience around their own dinner table.

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4. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

4.9

Exceptional(5780)

Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Sarasota

Booked 34 times today

Selva offers innovative, intricately prepared dishes, plated and presented as works of art. Selva has earned raves from allover the world, including from the New York Times, which write that Selva is “serving possibly the best food in Sarasota,”and that “everything on the menu is worth trying.”

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5. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.9

Exceptional(9231)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Longboat Key

Booked 87 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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6. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7

Exceptional(5461)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Sarasota

Booked 45 times today

We are an eclectic eatery with a passion for stunning seafood, superb service, fine wine, and creative cocktails.We are committed to serving only the freshest dishes to our guests. We receive fresh fish daily from our local suppliers and filet everything in house to ensure the best possible quality.Together with our unique menu, our focus on excellent service allows us to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining experience in downtown Sarasota. Every menu item is prepared to order to allow for customization and personalization of each dish and to ensure you are getting the freshest possible meal.Voted Sarasota's Best by Herald Tribune Readers:Best All-Around Restaurant (2019-2023)Best Seafood Restaurant (2016-2023)Best Sandwich for our renowned Po' Boy (2016-2022)Best Lunch (2020-2022)Thank you, Sarasota!For parties of 8 or more, a gratuity of 18% will be added to the check.

7. Marina Jack

4.4

Awesome(1489)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Sarasota

Booked 24 times today

From patio self seating to fine dining upstairs, Marina Jack offers a variety of options for the best of watefront dining. The Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill features your way to dine al fresco in a family friendly environment while enjoying your favorite tropical beverage. The Patio menu features a variety of Appetizers, Salads, Soups and Sandwiches. The Deep Six Lounge & Piano Bar features your favorite casual setting. Located on the second floor of Marina Jack, The Dining Room has an award winning wine list and an exceptional menu featuring the finest steaks, seafood and pasta. Relax and enjoy your dining experience overlooking the inter-coastal waterway of Sarasota. No formal dress code is required. Come and let our professional staff make your experience exceptional! There is Live entertainment 7 days week in the evening, times vary.

8. Boca - Sarasota

4.2

Awesome(1570)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 18 times today

With a cozy vibe, food you crave, and heartfelt hospitality, Boca is your kind of place - an everyday upscale restaurant where you can be yourself and enjoy great fresh seasonal creations while we work thoughtfully to make even the most simple moments extraordinary. With a fresh and seasonal approach to the classics, Boca is the food you love handcrafted with the freshest ingredients into dishes you will crave. Like the food, our Market Fresh cocktails are thoughtful, luscious, and handcrafted featuring house-infused spirits and fresh ingredients. Join us for Weekend Brunch and Bottomless Mimosas, Lunch on the Avenue or Dinner with friends that feel like family.

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9. Connors Steak & Seafood - Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(8393)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Siesta Key

Booked 64 times today

Connors Steak & Seafood specializes in fresh seafood and premium aged steaks, as well as gourmet salads, pastas and more! Enjoy a memorable evening with friends and family in our well-appointed dining rooms, or stop by for the lunch you and your associates deserve. Our friendly service and flavorful fare will keep you coming back for more.

10. Michael's On East

4.8

Exceptional(5562)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 10 times today

Serving "inspired cuisine" since 1987, the celebrated Michael’s On East restaurant takes fine dining to another level, offering award-winning cuisine and outstanding service, in an exceptional 1940s supper club atmosphere. Michael's On East has been inducted into Nation's Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame and recently received their 34th consecutive AAA Four-Diamond Award. The 350+ bottle wine list has been awarded the Best of Award of Excellence by the Wine Spectator!Upon entering the dining room, you are immediately dazzled by the plush design and inspired décor. The restaurant’s intimate aura, along with its contemporary flare, world-class wine cellar and incomparable service, create an unparalleled dining experience.Michael's Lounge, complete with a grand piano, is a guest favorite with its signature cocktails and award winning wine selection. Michael’s Atrium for outdoor dining is a stunning glass-covered, plant-filled courtyard with a beautiful flowing fountain.

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Alison
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
This place is often packed. The outdoor patio seating is adorable and where I prefer to sit, if possible. The food has been great each time I've been there. They offer some traditional dishes but add a fun twist to them (open face lamb pita, spicy falafel etc). The servers have always been really kind and attentive. This is definitely a great spot to have a meal downtown.
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1592 Wood Fired KitchenPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Sarasota
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4.6
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Mattvip
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great spot on Sarasota Bay for delicious seafood and drinks. The grouper sandwich is the best in the area. The outdoor patio is the best setting, where you can watch the boats wander by or come to be stored in the adjacent boathouse. Plan ahead as reservations are scarce and you’ll face long waits without one.
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Dry Dock Waterfront GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Longboat Key
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4.9
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Ryanvip
Baltimore / Maryland •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Incredible. The entire experience was perfect from the amazing food and service. 5 stars all the way
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Selva Grill Downtown SarasotaPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Sarasota
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4.9
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Dougvip
Chicago / Illinois •48 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was fantastic and delicious- we celebrated a birthday and very one like the dessert
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Mediterraneo Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sarasota
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4.9
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Joevip
Southwest Florida •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
As always the food and service was great. Nice cool night and sat outside by the fireplace. David was a great server and very attentive.
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Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Sarasota
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4.7

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35 restaurants available nearby

1. 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen

2. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

3. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

4. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

5. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

6. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

7. Marina Jack

8. Boca - Sarasota

9. Connors Steak & Seafood - Sarasota

10. Michael's On East

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