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Indigenous, Sarasota, FL

Indigenous

4.8
4.8
965 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming


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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 706-4740
  • Website
    http://indigenoussarasota.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Steve Phelps
  • Location
    239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-2155
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Adams Lane and South Links Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Ringling Blvd
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 965 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    American

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Innovative

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Healthy

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Indigenous in Sarasota is a culinary gem that consistently impresses with its "exceptional food and service." The menu features creative, locally-sourced dishes, including the standout "mushroom bisque" and "steelhead trout." Diners appreciate the "cozy ambiance" of the converted home setting. A must-visit for food enthusiasts seeking "a truly delicious experience."

965 Reviews

  1. Peter

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Main course was not very good. Extremely disappointed.

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  2. Bill

    VIP

    Central Coast

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been dining at Indigenous since the restaurant opened and always enjoy it. The Valentine's Day dinner, in my opinion, not quite up to their usual standard. The first course was good but not great. The appitizers were ok but not great. The shrimp dinner was the same. The tile fish was excellent. Desert was also. Service was, as usual, excellent.

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  3. Mark

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food. Very average service and rushed to finish.

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  4. Bradford

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Indigenous continues to be our favorite restaurant in Sarasota. We have been 5 or 6 times now and it is consistently excellent. Food is delicious and is comes from a variety of sources. Always fresh and tasty. The service is extraordinary. Although we are only seasonal residents of Sarasota, dinner at Indigenous is always a must for us.
    IndigenousResponded 1 day ago
    thank you!

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  5. Kate

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal in Sarasota, perfection! The food, service, quiet location, vibe was all on point.
    IndigenousResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for being our guest!

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  6. Anima

    VIP

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely venue and great compact menu that changes every few weeks The portions for sharing are perfect and the main plates were sizeable but not overwhelming!
    IndigenousResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for being our guests and sharing your experience.

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  7. wendy

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were blown away by the creative plates of food we ordered. It was outstanding. Like, the best thing we've ever eaten. Can't wait to go back.
    IndigenousResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for dining with us and sharing your evening!

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  8. Nick

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service seated in the intimate wine cottage. Olivia our server was very attentive and explained every dish in detail.
    IndigenousResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us Nick.

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  9. Laura

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were both exceptional. Thank you for a lovely evening as we celebrated my husband’s birthday.
    IndigenousResponded 4 days ago
    It was our pleasure. Thank you for choosing Indigenous for your special occasion.

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  10. patrick

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderfully inventive cooking set within a charming cottage environment. Attentive and friendly service. Terrific outdoor space. Much better food (and value, given portion sizes) than restaurants on Longboat Key.
    IndigenousResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words. We all love what we do here and we are so happy you can feel our passion.

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FAQs

Indigenous is rated 4.8 stars by 965 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Indigenous

239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-2155

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Adams Lane and South Links Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Ringling Blvd
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Steve Phelps
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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