Favorite Places in Sarasota
Food scene
There is always a wait, you can bypass the line and go straight to the backyard. There are tables, live music and you can order at the bar and eat outside.
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CourtThere is always a wait, you can bypass the line and go straight to the backyard. There are tables, live music and you can order at the bar and eat outside.
There are several locations, there is one on Siesta Key, great place.
80 locals recommend
The Old Salty Dog City island
1601 Ken Thompson PkwyThere are several locations, there is one on Siesta Key, great place.
Great breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet, very reasonably priced. (You can also order off the menu) There is also a great gift store up stairs.
57 locals recommend
Der Dutchman Sarasota
3713 Bahia Vista StGreat breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet, very reasonably priced. (You can also order off the menu) There is also a great gift store up stairs.
Great Amish cooking, the have a fruit and veggie market. Fun place to visit.
109 locals recommend
Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista StGreat Amish cooking, the have a fruit and veggie market. Fun place to visit.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
140 Avenida MessinaGreat Breakfast place, you can eat inside or outside.
Bonefish Grill
8101 Cooper Creek BlvdLove Bonefish, great food!
Fresh Fish, always a wait, favorite local restaurant.
150 locals recommend
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailFresh Fish, always a wait, favorite local restaurant.
Love this restaurant, the pizza is amazing, they do accept reservations.
31 locals recommend
Napulè Restaurant
7129 S Tamiami TrailLove this restaurant, the pizza is amazing, they do accept reservations.
Shore St. Armands
465 John Ringling BlvdGreat food!
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
5353 S Tamiami TrailFun place to eat, very relaxed atmosphere.
The Grasshopper Mexican Restaurant & Bar
7253 S Tamiami TrailGreat Mexican food, relaxed atmosphere.
CinéBistro
3501 S Tamiami TrailGreat place to watch a movie and have dinner.
Saint Armands Key
Great shopping and fun places to eat.
Motoneko Cafe & Izakaya
1680 Fruitville RdGreat cup of Coffee
Shore St. Armands
465 John Ringling BlvdLove this place, food is great!!!
Shore Longboat Key
800 Broadway StFavorite restaurant!
Fun place to eat and listen to live music, my favorite is Rodney Shenk.
24 locals recommend
Cha Cha Coconuts
417 St Armands CirFun place to eat and listen to live music, my favorite is Rodney Shenk.
Sightseeing
Great place to visit, there are a lot of alligators and trails to explore.
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Great place to visit, there are a lot of alligators and trails to explore.
IF you love art, you will love Ringling Museum. Be sure to tour the Ca d’zan, John Ringling’s mansion on beautiful Sarasota Bay.
Ringling Museum
IF you love art, you will love Ringling Museum. Be sure to tour the Ca d’zan, John Ringling’s mansion on beautiful Sarasota Bay.
Learn about marine life and see how Mote Marine Biologists are saving our sea life.
532 locals recommend
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyLearn about marine life and see how Mote Marine Biologists are saving our sea life.
So much to do downtown Sarasota, take a stroll, so many places to visit.
106 locals recommend
Downtown
So much to do downtown Sarasota, take a stroll, so many places to visit.
Fun way to see Sarasota, you will board a double decker sightseeing boat. Adults and kids love this.
37 locals recommend
LeBarge Tropical Cruises
2 Marina PlazaFun way to see Sarasota, you will board a double decker sightseeing boat. Adults and kids love this.
Manasota Beach
This beach is the best beach to find shark’s teeth.
This is a great way to see old Florida. You will love the airboat ride and the guides are great.
Up River Adventures
4192 SW Adventure WayThis is a great way to see old Florida. You will love the airboat ride and the guides are great.
Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdGreat for the whole family.
One of my grandchildren's favorite museums.
41 locals recommend
Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy Closed from May 25, 2019 to Novermber 29,2019
2121 N Tamiami TrailOne of my grandchildren's favorite museums.
6:00 every Sunday night on Siesta Key, a lot of fun for the whole family.
62 locals recommend
Siesta Key Drum Circle
948 Beach Rd6:00 every Sunday night on Siesta Key, a lot of fun for the whole family.
Pinecraft is filled with Amish during January - April, they are wonderful people who love God and people.
10 locals recommend
Pinecraft Amish Community
Pinecraft ParkPinecraft is filled with Amish during January - April, they are wonderful people who love God and people.
Fun place to visit, great beach and you can see the Sunshine Skyway bridge.
374 locals recommend
Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrFun place to visit, great beach and you can see the Sunshine Skyway bridge.
Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrMovie Theaters
Great place to catch a movie, sit back on recliners and enjoy a movie.
66 locals recommend
Regal Hollywood - Sarasota
1993 Main StGreat place to catch a movie, sit back on recliners and enjoy a movie.
CinéBistro
3501 S Tamiami TrailShopping
University Town Center
257 N Cattlemen RdGreat place to shop, have dinner and enjoy Sarasota.
Want fresh veggies and great meat, come to Detweiler’s , favorite place to get groceries.
69 locals recommend
Detwiler's Farm Market
6000 Palmer BlvdWant fresh veggies and great meat, come to Detweiler’s , favorite place to get groceries.
Beach Bazaar
5211 Ocean BlvdChurches
Sarasota Community Church
4041 Bahia Vista StLooking for a place to worship, non-denominational.
Bayside Community Church-East Sarasota Campus
8200 Bee Ridge RdAnother great place to worship, non-denominational.
St. Patrick Catholic Church
7900 Bee Ridge RdAnother great place to worship. Catholic.
Sarasota Baptist Church
7091 Proctor RdAnother great place to worship. Baptist.
Golf
Misty Creek Country Club
8954 Misty Creek DrGreat place to golf
Topgolf Tampa
10690 Palm River RdFishing Charters & Water Activities
CB's Saltwater Outfitters
1249 Stickney Point RdCharter Fishing Sarasota
1059 N Tamiami TrailSiesta Skis Jet Ski Rental
5253 S Tamiami TrailSiesta Key Watersports
1536 Stickney Point Rd
Siesta Key Paddleboards
8969 Blind Pass Rd