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1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FL
4.7
Exceptional(5519)
Price: Moderate
• American • Sarasota
Booked 187 times today
Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.
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2. 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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3. Big Top Brewery
4.7
Exceptional(78)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Fruitville, Florida
Booked 19 times today
When we started Big Top Brewing Company, there were no craft breweries in the Sarasota area and we set out to fix that. We wanted to compliment Sarasota’s historical associations with The Ringling Circus, performing arts, great architecture, the best art and design schools and world renown tourism. The best way we could do that was to craft beer that our home town can be proud of. We plan to continue the tradition of the arts and help Sarasota add beer town to its identity. Come step under our big top and see for yourself. Big Top Brewing Company artistically crafts world class beers, inspired by our passion, integrity, and the history of our home town.
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4. 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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5. Wink Wink Food and Drink
4.5
Awesome(206)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sarasota
Booked 11 times today
Wink Wink Modern Lounge is a fun spot with a lively, eclectic vibe that's enjoyed by everyone from youngsters to oldsters. The creative food and drinks, and the fun and humorous vibe, make it an unforgettable culinary adventure. As one reviewer said, 'Wow! What a fun spot! Great menu, creative food and wonderful drinks.' The restaurant also boasts an outdoor patio, a curated collection of retro cocktails, and a laid-back, beachy Tiki revolution atmosphere.
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6. Ocean Prime - Sarasota
4.7
Exceptional(159)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Sarasota
Booked 179 times today
Opening December 21, 2024, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants located in the The Quay Sarasota. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant. THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor, excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments, or clothing with offensive language or graphics. Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.
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7. Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota
4.3
Awesome(450)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Lakewood Ranch
Booked 54 times today
Rocco's Tacos - Sarasota is all about bringing the best of Mexico's flavor and fun to life. With its vibrant, casual atmosphere, the restaurant serves a diverse menu of authentic Mexican food. From the fresh guacamole prepared table side to house made margaritas, there's something special waiting for you every day. Reviewers love the 'fun ambiance', 'great energy', and 'friendly service'. So whether you're grabbing a bite for lunch or indulging in the famous weekend Bottomless Brunch, you're sure to have a blast at Rocco's Tacos!
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8. 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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9. 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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10. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota
4.8
Exceptional(10583)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 133 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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