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Arts & Central, Sarasota, FL

Arts & Central

4.7
4.7
368 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Innovative
In the heart of the Rosemary District, come discover a dining experience that’s at the crossroads where laid-back vibes meet gourmet delights.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Website
    https://artsandcentral.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Erik Walker
  • Location
    611 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Blvd of the Arts
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday Brunch Limited Brunch menu from 11:00am - 3:00pm

  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a romantic evening at Arts & Central, with a thoughtfully prepared prix fixe menu. (Vegetarian options available). Desserts prepared by world-renowned Pastry Chef Stephanie Boswell. We look forward to serving you, The Arts & Central Team

  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a romantic evening at Arts & Central. with a thoughtfully prepared prix fixe menu. (Vegetarian options available). Desserts prepared by world-renowned pastry chef, Stephanie Boswell. We look forward to serving you, The Arts & Central Team

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 368 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Ambiance

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arts & Central offers a vibrant dining experience in Sarasota, featuring a creative menu that delights with unique dishes like octopus and pork belly. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "great ambiance." With options for both casual and upscale dining, live music, and diverse seating, it's a standout spot for any occasion.

368 Reviews

  1. Barron

    VIP

    New Orleans

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and atmosphere. The deck is a great place to eat.

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  2. Christine

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Things started off great and then quickly went down hill ! The two men in our group ordered the smoked chicken linguini and neither could stand the taste . The rest of the food was mediocre at best. To top it off our server let us sit for 30 minutes before coming back to see if we needed anything which we wanted to order another glass of wine ! Never asked if we wanted dessert but asked if we wanted to go boxes. When I said the dish wasn't very good he ignored that and handed us our bill . We were there several months ago and really enjoyed it but this experience was really awful. Sad to see it decline.

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  3. Ray

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect atmosphere. Service was spot on. Food was outstanding. Just an excellent eating experience!!! Will be back soon

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  4. William

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were top notch and the live jazz music sets it apart from most upscale casual restaurants in the area

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  5. John

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second trip to the restaurant -- first for lunch and now for dinner. The restaurant is beautiful both inside and outside. On each of our visits the food and drink items were creative and interesting as well as being excellent. The Prime Rib was a highlight. The bananas brulee were a great way to finish the evening. Highly recommended!

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  6. Fred

    VIP

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and portions. Beautiful ambiance and priced right.

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  7. Michael

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food works many interesting options. Drink menu was unique and atmosphere was uplifting

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  8. Neal

    VIP

    Tampa

    506 reviews

    3.0

    506 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Arts & Central is still evolving. The physical space is excellent. The menu is now "hot" with "jalapeno "or "kimchi" seasoning. Calm it down or offer it as an add-on.

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  9. Marilyn-Joy

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time dining at A&C and again, the food, wine, beer, service, and ambience were all five stars. One of my pet peeves about restaurants is the noise level, but somehow they have engineered it so we were able to speak in normal conversational tones despite it being a very busy Monday night. I was impressed with our waitress, Lexi, as well as the manager who stopped by to make sure we were pleased with everything. We traveled 50 minutes from Saint Petersburg, but will gladly do that again.

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  10. Alice

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    65 reviews

    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    6 foodies and we loved it all. Excellent service, lovely outdoor seating and delicious meals. I appreciated the option of a glass of Cabernet Franc.

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FAQs

Arts & Central is rated 4.7 stars by 368 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Arts & Central

611 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Blvd of the Arts
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Erik Walker
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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