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A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FL restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5332)
Price: Moderate
• American • Sarasota
Booked 147 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.
A photo of KORE STEAKHOUSE restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(214)
Price: Expensive
• Korean • Lakewood Ranch
Booked 24 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.
A photo of Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida restaurant
4.5
Awesome(344)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Fruitville, Florida
Booked 83 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.
A photo of Connors Steak & Seafood - Sarasota restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(8387)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Siesta Key
Booked 94 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.
A photo of The Rosemary & Thyme restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(4372)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sarasota
Booked 52 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.
A photo of Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(10425)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 124 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.
A photo of The Capital Grille - Sarasota restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2891)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Sarasota
Booked 48 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
A photo of 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1347)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Sarasota
Booked 17 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.
A photo of Cassariano Italian Eatery Lakewood Ranch restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2612)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Sarasota
Booked 23 times today
Cassariano – the perfect expression of passion and culinary art in the form of “Contemporary Italian Cuisine”.The restaurant’s name is a combination of both partners last names; Luca Cassani and Antonio Pariano, both born and raised in Northern Italy. After years working together in the restaurant business both Luca & Antonio made the decision to venture out on their own and open Cassariano Italian Eatery.Driven by their strong passion for food and a deep love for their profession, these partners prepare authentic contemporary Italian cuisine while cultivating a casual, relaxed atmosphere for their patrons.Cassariano is the perfect blend of Bistro flavors and fine cuisine. We look forward to exceeding your expectations!
A photo of Indigenous restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(860)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sarasota
Booked 20 times today
Opened in 2011, Indigenous has earned a reputation for being an inspirational and educational restaurant. For years, Indigenous has been known as one of America’s top restaurants, renowned for its passion for food, the community, and the planet. Indigenous’ menu of seasonal American cuisine changes progressively throughout the year based on peak ingredient availability. With a focus on sustainable seafood, we work closely with local fisherman, artisans, and farmers to maintain the highest quality. At Indigenous, we are always working our best to create a better food system. Owner Chef Steve Phelps has been a James Beard Foundation Semi Finalist for Best Chef South in 2014 & 2015, an Ambassador for Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Blue Ribbon Task Force, and a founding member and Chef for the EDF Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture.

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  • Paula
    Southwest Florida •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Everything is fresh and so flavorful. The miso salmon is delicious and the garlic butter prawns. We enjoyed the steak and pork as well. You can’t miss their dumplings. Try the mousse trio as a finale! You will never be disappointed here.
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    KORE STEAKHOUSEPrice: Expensive• Korean• Lakewood Ranch
    4.8
  • R. Lee
    New York City •45 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Only our second visit, we now luv, luv Indigenous. We were greeted promptly, seated promptly and serviced promptly by polite, friendly and attentive staff. The pickled vegetables were delightful, the burger with the duck fat roasted potatoes were delicious and vanilla bean ice cream was scrumptious. We will absolutely, positively both recommend and return. Thx…
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    IndigenousPrice: Expensive• American• Sarasota
    4.7
  • Tim
    Indiana •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    First time at this location. We are wine club members and had the opportunity to be waited on by two very good employees in training, one at the wine counter and the other at our table. Both were very knowledgeable and very helpful. We will definitely return to this location again soon for fantastic wine and food!
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    Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FLPrice: Moderate• American• Sarasota
    4.7
  • Johnvip
    Tampa / Central Florida West •89 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Living In suburban NYC most of my life and working in NYC for 40+ years I know good American-version Italian food. This is really really authentic, large portions, with wonderful attentive service. Glad we only live 7 minutes away. We will be back often.
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    Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, FloridaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Fruitville, Florida
    4.5
  • Piercevip
    Atlanta Metro •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    What most distinguished our experience was our waitress Alyssa, who outperformed. I’ve been a server in the best restaurants in Santa Fe and Boston and can say that she was excellent, thoughtful, and knowing. It was also nice that Kaitlen checked on us and made sure we were happy. Food was terrific and the wine deal for lunch is unbeatable. Also, Alyssa was perfectly charming.
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    Connors Steak & Seafood - SarasotaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Siesta Key
    4.7
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