Martha’s guidebook
Food scene
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtWalt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailDer Dutchman Sarasota
3713 Bahia Vista StYoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista StStation 400
400 N Lemon AveBrick's Smoked Meats
1528 State StBig Top Brewing Company
975 Cattlemen RdThere is our favorite breakfast place. Food is amazing and always freshly made.
12 locals recommend
Buttermilk Handcrafted Food
5520 Palmer BlvdThere is our favorite breakfast place. Food is amazing and always freshly made.
Mariscos Azteca Mexican Seafood Restaurant
1100 N Tuttle AveAmazing authentic Mexican! One of your new favorites!
Nice place to hang out for live music on the weekends
20 locals recommend
The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill
3602 Webber StNice place to hang out for live music on the weekends
Fun for the whole family. Bars inside and outside, ice cream and pizza, golf driving range, mini golf, arcade, sandbox for kids. And a car wash.
11 locals recommend
Evie’s Tavern & Grill on Bee Ridge
4725 Bee Ridge RdFun for the whole family. Bars inside and outside, ice cream and pizza, golf driving range, mini golf, arcade, sandbox for kids. And a car wash.
Cool place to hangout, picnic tables on the beach, watch the sunset and listen to live music or walk around Bayfront park. Food is bar food so not the greatest. but a cool atmosphere.
171 locals recommend
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrCool place to hangout, picnic tables on the beach, watch the sunset and listen to live music or walk around Bayfront park. Food is bar food so not the greatest. but a cool atmosphere.
Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon Avetrendy eatery serving farm to table grub.
Peruvian eatery dishes up inventive ceviches & sizable cocktails in a chic room with elegant decor. Great place for date night.
138 locals recommend
Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main StPeruvian eatery dishes up inventive ceviches & sizable cocktails in a chic room with elegant decor. Great place for date night.
Sophisticated New American plates & monthly specials in a modern setting with a chic piano lounge.
31 locals recommend
Michael's On East
1212 S East AveSophisticated New American plates & monthly specials in a modern setting with a chic piano lounge.
Japanese restaurant featuring a menu of sushi, hot entrees, sake & cocktails in a stylish space.
21 locals recommend
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi
100 Central AveJapanese restaurant featuring a menu of sushi, hot entrees, sake & cocktails in a stylish space.
Relaxed seafood house with raw bar & Sunday brunch, cocktails & a funky-chic supper-club feel.
49 locals recommend
Veronicas Fish and Oyster bar
1830 S Osprey AveRelaxed seafood house with raw bar & Sunday brunch, cocktails & a funky-chic supper-club feel.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
2001 Siesta DrHigh end steakhouse great food
Tropical dishes, including fish tacos, crab cakes & other seafood, plus burgers & beachy cocktails.
41 locals recommend
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
300 John Ringling BlvdTropical dishes, including fish tacos, crab cakes & other seafood, plus burgers & beachy cocktails.
Nautical-themed seafood joint on the bay. Casual bayfront staple with seafood specialties, a dockside patio & fish-themed decor.
74 locals recommend
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
412 Gulf of Mexico DrNautical-themed seafood joint on the bay. Casual bayfront staple with seafood specialties, a dockside patio & fish-themed decor.
Open-late hangout with a relaxed atmosphere offering creative daiquiris, seafood & live music.
90 locals recommend
Daiquiri Deck Siesta Key Village
5250 Ocean BlvdOpen-late hangout with a relaxed atmosphere offering creative daiquiris, seafood & live music.
Casual, beachy spot with a covered patio offering seafood & bar fare, draft beer & live music.
167 locals recommend
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean BlvdCasual, beachy spot with a covered patio offering seafood & bar fare, draft beer & live music.
Village Pizzas By Emma
3350 Bahia Vista Streetlocally owned pizza shop. Great pizza
Great place for bunch! you mite even get to meet Dick Vitale! Its his favorite breakfast spot.
59 locals recommend
Another Broken Egg Cafe
140 Avenida MessinaGreat place for bunch! you mite even get to meet Dick Vitale! Its his favorite breakfast spot.
City/town information
Sarasota
Anna Maria
Cool little beach town
Beaches
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrSiesta Beach
Anna Maria Beach
Caspersen Beach
Harbor DrGreat place to find shark teeth!
Parks
Arlington Park Sarasota
2650 Waldemere StMyakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Myakka Canopy Walkway and Observation Tower
Downtown along the waters edge, Plenty room to have a picnic in the grass, playground for kids, watch the sunset.
103 locals recommend
Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrDowntown along the waters edge, Plenty room to have a picnic in the grass, playground for kids, watch the sunset.
Shopping
Detwiler’S Farm Market
2881 Clark RdSightseeing
Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdMote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwySailor Circus
2075 Bahia Vista StThe John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdMarie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StSarasota Ski A Rees
1602 Ken Thompson PkwyCa d'Zan
5401 Bay Shore RdVan Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailAnna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf Dr