Guidebook for Sarasota
Food Scene
Shore St. Armands
465 John Ringling BlvdMid-century theme with lively atmosphere and decent food.
Imported octopus, grilled with arugula.. yum! Not cheap but good food.
17 locals recommend
Blu Kouzina
25 N Boulevard of the PresidentsImported octopus, grilled with arugula.. yum! Not cheap but good food.
Blue Dolphin Cafe
470 John Ringling BlvdA solid breakfast place, crowded in season.
Lively spot in the heart of downtown. Sociable bar scene and decent food.
80 locals recommend
Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon AveLively spot in the heart of downtown. Sociable bar scene and decent food.
Lila
1576 Main StPricey, good and healthy food, open plan kitchen.
Peruvian staple of downtown Sarasota. Late night bar scene too, tables on the sidewalk for people watching.
138 locals recommend
Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main StPeruvian staple of downtown Sarasota. Late night bar scene too, tables on the sidewalk for people watching.
Drinks & Nightlife
A restaurant that has a dj on Fridays and other live music. Always fun and lively.
68 locals recommend
Clasico Cafe Bar
1341 Main StA restaurant that has a dj on Fridays and other live music. Always fun and lively.
Arts & Culture
Ringling Museum station
So much on offer here. Mondays are free.
Drive around this area close to Lido Key and marvel at all the mid-century and contemporary houses.
Lido Shores
Drive around this area close to Lido Key and marvel at all the mid-century and contemporary houses.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1451 1st StShopping
Publix Super Market at Broadway Promenade
1044 N Tamiami TrailParks & Nature
South Lido Park
2201 Benjamin Franklin DrWalking trails, lovely beaches, area to barbecue and picnic.
Join the healthy ones for a walk across the bridge. Stunning views.
28 locals recommend
Ringling Bridge Causeway Park
John Ringling CausewayJoin the healthy ones for a walk across the bridge. Stunning views.