Guidebook for Sarasota
Food Scene
Great fresh ingredients. Outdoor seating available. Near the beach.
59 locals recommend
Another Broken Egg Cafe
140 Avenida MessinaGreat fresh ingredients. Outdoor seating available. Near the beach.
Breakfast spot for locals. Fresh and delicious. My favorite on the key.
44 locals recommend
Sun Garden Cafe
210 Avenida MaderaBreakfast spot for locals. Fresh and delicious. My favorite on the key.
Upscale steak and seafood. Near the beach. In the village.
56 locals recommend
Summer House Steak & Seafood
149 Avenida MessinaUpscale steak and seafood. Near the beach. In the village.
Clam chowder to die for! Family restaurant. Close to Island Time.
94 locals recommend
Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar
1200 Old Stickney Point RdClam chowder to die for! Family restaurant. Close to Island Time.
Good local fare and close to Island Time. Steak and seafood.
Outdoor seating available, with heaters when needed.
32 locals recommend
Clayton's Siesta Grille
1256 Old Stickney Point RdGood local fare and close to Island Time. Steak and seafood.
Outdoor seating available, with heaters when needed.
Toasted Mango Cafe
430 N Tamiami TrailExcellent breakfast near Island Time.
Daiquiri Deck South Siesta
1250 Stickney Point RdNutritious You - Plant-Based Café
6583 Midnight Pass RdHealthy eating
Anna's Deli
6535 Midnight Pass RdThe Hub Baja Grill
5148 Ocean BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
The Beach Club
5151 Ocean BlvdLive music, dancing, and pool tables. Trivia night.
Crescent Club
6519 Midnight Pass RdCaptain Curt's Sniki Tiki
1204 Old Stickney Point RdArts & Culture
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdShopping
Dining, bars, shopping, and amazing Kilwins ice cream shop, near Lido beach.
358 locals recommend
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirDining, bars, shopping, and amazing Kilwins ice cream shop, near Lido beach.
Publix Super Market at Sarasota Pavilion
6543 S Tamiami TrailGidget's Coastal Provisions
5242 Ocean BlvdBoutique in the village. Cute gifts.
Molly's - A Chic and Unique Boutique
1874 Stickney Point RdGifts
Shopping, dining, nice new mall. A lot of upscale stores. Apple, Louis Vuitton, Lululemon, to name a few.
22 locals recommend
University Town Center Drive
University Town Center DriveShopping, dining, nice new mall. A lot of upscale stores. Apple, Louis Vuitton, Lululemon, to name a few.
Essentials
Crescent Beach Grocery
1211 Old Stickney Point RdNear Island Time Rentals. Deli, beer, wine, groceries.
Bob's Laundry & Dry Cleaning
6503 Superior AveA family owned and operated cleaners that we use.
Parks & Nature
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Hiking trail, gators, kayaking.
My Favorite Restaurants on Siesta Key
This is a list of restaurants that I enjoy when I don't want to leave the Island.
Summer House Steak & Seafood
149 Avenida MessinaSiesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean BlvdCafe Gabbiano
5104 Ocean BlvdCaptain Curt's Sniki Tiki
1204 Old Stickney Point RdNot to be confused with the Sniki Tiki next door. Both are Captain Curts but this has the best clam chowder around.
94 locals recommend
Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar
1200 Old Stickney Point RdNot to be confused with the Sniki Tiki next door. Both are Captain Curts but this has the best clam chowder around.