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1. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota
4.8
Exceptional(10505)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 173 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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2. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
4.9
Exceptional(9298)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Longboat Key
Booked 96 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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3. Chart House Restaurant - Longboat Key
4.6
Exceptional(6701)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Longboat Key
Booked 55 times today
Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.
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4. The Rosemary & Thyme
4.9
Exceptional(4428)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sarasota
Booked 34 times today
Welcome to Rosemary & Thyme! Downtown Sarasota American Bistro serving traditional and contemporary dishes with an emphasis on healthy options. Savor made-from-scratch selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared with fresh ingredients from regional farms.
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5. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Sarasota
4.6
Exceptional(2754)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Sarasota
Booked 49 times today
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is an award-winning prime steakhouse specializing in aged USDA prime steaks. Located in the heart of Sarasota’s pedestrian friendly downtown, Hyde Park is just minutes from Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and St. Armand’s Circle and 5 minutes from the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center. The restaurant offers a chef-inspired menu featuring variations of its legendary aged prime steaks, daily chef’s fresh fish features and great seafood. Award-winning menus, the extensive wine list and impeccable service are why Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is Sarasota’s favorite fine dining restaurant and top pick for intimate dinners, special occasions, family gatherings, business dinners, corporate events and small receptions. Private dining rooms available. Complimentary valet parking (with validation).
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6. Connors Steak & Seafood - Sarasota
4.8
Exceptional(8474)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Siesta Key
Booked 69 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.
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7. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota
4.9
Exceptional(5809)
Price: Expensive
• Latin / Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 43 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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8. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.
4.7
Exceptional(5488)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Sarasota
Booked 25 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.
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9. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano
4.9
Exceptional(3531)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sarasota
Booked 28 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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10. Boca - Sarasota
4.2
Awesome(1583)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Sarasota
Booked 43 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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  • DebbieVIP
    Dallas - Fort Worth •106 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    We have eaten here many times over the last 15-20 years. Always a great experience. My husband who usual orders one of the Paella dishes said it was probably the best he ever had there and everything tasted fresh, not over cooked. I had their famous 1905 salad, very good! Locals and tourists eat here.
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    Columbia Restaurant - SarasotaPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Sarasota
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    4.8
  • Bob
    Southwest Florida •41 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Duvals is one of the best restaurants in Sarasota for selection of seafood dishes. They're prepared perfectly. We've never been disappointed with our meals. One great feature Duvals offers is a complimentary shuttle that offers door to door service. It's especially convenient when downtown parking spaces are hard to find.
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    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Price: Expensive• Seafood• Sarasota
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    4.7
  • LizVIP
    Tampa / Central Florida West •212 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We’ve been coming to Selva for years and it just keeps getting better. Everything was delicious, service (Glinda) was excellent, which always make the dining experience that much better. Looking forward to our next visit.
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    Selva Grill Downtown SarasotaPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Sarasota
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    4.9
  • LindaVIP
    Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Best Red Snapper on the island. Grilled is never overcooked!
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    Dry Dock Waterfront GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Longboat Key
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    4.9
  • Bethamy
    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We were three couples and we all agreed that this is one of the best restaurants in Sarasota. We had an excellent dining experience in every aspect. The service was attentive and our waitress was personable. The menu is varied and everything was properly prepared and served in generous portions and delicious. We tried the Shrimp Stack, Coconut Shrimp, Spinach Dip, Spinach Salad Bar, Bouillabaisse, Black Cod, Sea Bass, Stuffed Shrimp, Key Lime Pie, Mud Pie, and several different coffees. It was a leisurely dining experience in a comfortable setting. We highly recommend it and will return.
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    Chart House Restaurant - Longboat KeyPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Longboat Key
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    4.6

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