Guidebook for Sarasota
Food Scene
Nearby. Healthy choices including vegan and raw foods selection.
52 locals recommend
Simon's Coffee House
5900 South Tamiami TrailNearby. Healthy choices including vegan and raw foods selection.
Excellent, creative, Peruvian -flavored menu. Ceviche. Known for their cocktails, too.
138 locals recommend
Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main StExcellent, creative, Peruvian -flavored menu. Ceviche. Known for their cocktails, too.
The restaurant is great, right on the water, but the Tikki Hut beside it is also a great spot to go for drinks, being outside, too. Live music most weekends, including Sunday.
66 locals recommend
Casey Key Fish House
801 Blackburn Point RdThe restaurant is great, right on the water, but the Tikki Hut beside it is also a great spot to go for drinks, being outside, too. Live music most weekends, including Sunday.
Bonefish Grill
8101 Cooper Creek BlvdMorton's Gourmet Market
1924 S Osprey AveSprouts Farmers Market
8330 S Tamiami TrailDrinks & Nightlife
Not a fan of their menu but their music line-up is usually very good. Casual, relaxed bar.
44 locals recommend
The Blue Rooster
1525 4th StNot a fan of their menu but their music line-up is usually very good. Casual, relaxed bar.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Sarasota Pavilion
6543 S Tamiami TrailSprouts Farmers Market
8330 S Tamiami TrailTrader Joe's
4101 S Tamiami TrailShopping
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirThe main street in Venice offers a variety of boutiques and shops you won't find elsewhere. Some really good little cafes and such to have lunch or dinner, too.
90 locals recommend
Venice
The main street in Venice offers a variety of boutiques and shops you won't find elsewhere. Some really good little cafes and such to have lunch or dinner, too.
Everything Else
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyParks & Nature
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StMyakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Arts & Culture
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Rd