Sarasota highlights
Food scene
Incredible seafood with a Southern/Cajun flair. A local’s favorite! *Pro tip* Get there at opening to avoid a long wait.
260 locals recommend
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtIncredible seafood with a Southern/Cajun flair. A local’s favorite! *Pro tip* Get there at opening to avoid a long wait.
Main Street Creamery
1359 Main StBest ice cream in town!!
O & A Coffee and Supply
1316 Main StreetMy personal favorite coffee shop in town!
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrServes the same ice cream as Main St Creamery. But this is walking distance so you can burn those calories you’re about to eat :) also a local favorite!
10 locals recommend
Ann Marie's Southern Cream
3303 Bahia Vista StServes the same ice cream as Main St Creamery. But this is walking distance so you can burn those calories you’re about to eat :) also a local favorite!
Cute cafe & coffee shop that is just around the corner. One of the locals’ favorite hangout spots!
21 locals recommend
Postal 98 Cafe
1240 Yoder AveCute cafe & coffee shop that is just around the corner. One of the locals’ favorite hangout spots!
Always a tourist favorite! Serves up some traditional Amish-style cooking!
57 locals recommend
Der Dutchman Sarasota
3713 Bahia Vista StAlways a tourist favorite! Serves up some traditional Amish-style cooking!
Incredible steakhouse! Think Ruth’s Chris, but with a coastal flair.
56 locals recommend
Summer House Steak & Seafood
149 Avenida MessinaIncredible steakhouse! Think Ruth’s Chris, but with a coastal flair.
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
412 Gulf of Mexico DrAnna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
200 Bridge StBest seafood and atmosphere, hands down.
Make it an all evening event by taking the scenic drive up to Anna Maria island
65 locals recommend
Shore Longboat Key
800 Broadway StBest seafood and atmosphere, hands down.
Make it an all evening event by taking the scenic drive up to Anna Maria island
Brick's Smoked Meats
1528 State StRooftop bar is a great place to grab a drink with a view of the city skyline
72 locals recommend
The Westin Sarasota
100 Marina View DrRooftop bar is a great place to grab a drink with a view of the city skyline
The restaurant is a converted railroad station, and is one of my favorite breakfast choices!
54 locals recommend
Station 400
400 N Lemon AveThe restaurant is a converted railroad station, and is one of my favorite breakfast choices!
Sightseeing
Siesta Beach
Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleLido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrCelery Fields
6893 Palmer BlvdLegacy Trail
Central Sarasota ParkwayThe Westin Sarasota
100 Marina View DrMarina Jack Trail
Marina Jack TrailThe John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdBotanical Gardens
1534 Mound StreetUniversity Town Center
257 N Cattlemen RdBenderson Park
2271 N Cattlemen Rd