Favorite Restaurants, Grocery Stores and Shopping
Dinners/Great Eats
Grilled Oysters, fresh fish, and options for non seafood eaters too. 15 minute drive or so in downtown Sarasota. Get here by 3:30 in season to be seated quickly, otherwise you will have a wait!
260 locals recommend
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtGrilled Oysters, fresh fish, and options for non seafood eaters too. 15 minute drive or so in downtown Sarasota. Get here by 3:30 in season to be seated quickly, otherwise you will have a wait!
Perfect for that fancy night out - on the water on the south end of Siesta Key
64 locals recommend
Ophelia's on the Bay
9105 Midnight Pass RdPerfect for that fancy night out - on the water on the south end of Siesta Key
Great steaks and seafood located in the Siesta Key South Village
32 locals recommend
Clayton's Siesta Grille
1256 Old Stickney Point RdGreat steaks and seafood located in the Siesta Key South Village
Upscale special night out in the main village on Siesta Key
56 locals recommend
Summer House Steak & Seafood
149 Avenida MessinaUpscale special night out in the main village on Siesta Key
Highly rated restaurant that also offers Sunday Brunch. Everything from burgers to a duck confit club sandwich!
27 locals recommend
MADE Restaurant
1990 Main StHighly rated restaurant that also offers Sunday Brunch. Everything from burgers to a duck confit club sandwich!
Wow! This little place has absolutely amazing Italian food and is walking distance from Ashton. The zucchini lasagna and Tortellini Caramelle are to die for! In season, reservations are a must!
6 locals recommend
La Violetta
4837 Swift RoadWow! This little place has absolutely amazing Italian food and is walking distance from Ashton. The zucchini lasagna and Tortellini Caramelle are to die for! In season, reservations are a must!
Recommended by guests of mine! Who doesn't love Italian? Very close to Ashton!
La Dolce Vita - Authentic Italian Cuisine
2704 Stickney Point RdRecommended by guests of mine! Who doesn't love Italian? Very close to Ashton!
Casey Key Fish House
801 Blackburn Point RdBonefish Grill
Miguel's Restaurant
6631 Midnight Pass RdThey have great food and happy hour specials too
Breakfast Places
Toasted Mango Cafe
430 N Tamiami TrailSouth Village breakfast favorite!
Another Broken Egg Cafe
140 Avenida MessinaA favorite in the main village on Siesta Key
Breakfast At Victoria's
5315 Gulf DriveGreat restaurant close to Ashton. Chef is from Italy!
Sunday Brunch 10 am-3 pm. Add a Bloody Mary or Mimosa for $4.50. South end of Siesta Key
23 locals recommend
Turtles Restaurant
8875 Midnight Pass RdSunday Brunch 10 am-3 pm. Add a Bloody Mary or Mimosa for $4.50. South end of Siesta Key
They have great eggs Benedict and lunches with gyros that can’t be best.
15 locals recommend
Max's Table
115 S Tamiami TrailThey have great eggs Benedict and lunches with gyros that can’t be best.
Fast Casual
The Korean Beef tacos are amazing! Tacos, burritos or topped on a salad. One of the places I always visit with my daughter. Located in Gulf Gate very close to Ashton.
23 locals recommend
Screaming Goat Taqueria
6566 Superior AveThe Korean Beef tacos are amazing! Tacos, burritos or topped on a salad. One of the places I always visit with my daughter. Located in Gulf Gate very close to Ashton.
Pizza cooked to order in the Main Village on Siesta Key. Great people watching!
6 locals recommend
Ripfire Pizza & BBQ
5218 Ocean BlvdPizza cooked to order in the Main Village on Siesta Key. Great people watching!
Locally sourced fish, shaped into cakes (baked or seared) and very popular with seafood lovers!
6 locals recommend
Reef Cakes
1812 South Osprey AvenueLocally sourced fish, shaped into cakes (baked or seared) and very popular with seafood lovers!
Walking distance from Ashton. For our Brit friends, if you are missing something from home, this shop has fresh made pasties, rolls and pies. Small selection of other English items (wine gums!)
4 & 20 Pasty Company
5638 Swift RoadWalking distance from Ashton. For our Brit friends, if you are missing something from home, this shop has fresh made pasties, rolls and pies. Small selection of other English items (wine gums!)
LobsterCraft
On the list to try, but people love it!
Max's Table
115 S Tamiami TrailGreat gyros!
Casual
Amazing Thai place close to Ashton! Try the fresh rolls with peanut sauce or my favorite, the pineapple chicken curry.
25 locals recommend
Bangkok Restaurant
4791 Swift RdAmazing Thai place close to Ashton! Try the fresh rolls with peanut sauce or my favorite, the pineapple chicken curry.
Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista StAmish comfort food...great desserts too!
Sit outside on Phillipi Creek and enjoy a casual meal. They have a huge seafood platter (seafood pot) that is very popular. My favorite: softshell crab sandwich!
57 locals recommend
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
5353 S Tamiami TrailSit outside on Phillipi Creek and enjoy a casual meal. They have a huge seafood platter (seafood pot) that is very popular. My favorite: softshell crab sandwich!
Consistently ranked as a seafood favorite! Close to Ashton.
150 locals recommend
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailConsistently ranked as a seafood favorite! Close to Ashton.
If you like Peruvian food, this place is authentic! Nothing fancy here at all with mostly Spanish speaking patrons, but let the food and friendly staff say it all! The lomo saltado is my daughter's favorite and I love the ceviche and the tres leche cake. Huge portions!
Huanchaco Grill Peruvian Cuisine
2901 North Tamiami TrailIf you like Peruvian food, this place is authentic! Nothing fancy here at all with mostly Spanish speaking patrons, but let the food and friendly staff say it all! The lomo saltado is my daughter's favorite and I love the ceviche and the tres leche cake. Huge portions!
Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Cafe
1837 Hillview StSnook Haven in Venice, FL is a delicious slice of true Old Florida, taking you back to the days before high-rises, interstates and round-abouts. Soak in views of the Myakka River and its bountiful wildlife while you sit in our newly redesigned dining room or outside under shady oak trees draped with Spanish moss.
Hungry? Our backwoods smokehouse menu serves up delicious BBQ and a variety of pork, chicken, shrimp and fresh fish dishes, paired with your favorite frothy locally-brewed craft beer. If you're in the mood for some toe-tappin' live music, check out our live entertainment calendar of blues, country, rock and more.
60 locals recommend
Snook Haven
5000 E Venice AveSnook Haven in Venice, FL is a delicious slice of true Old Florida, taking you back to the days before high-rises, interstates and round-abouts. Soak in views of the Myakka River and its bountiful wildlife while you sit in our newly redesigned dining room or outside under shady oak trees draped with Spanish moss.
Hungry? Our backwoods smokehouse menu serves up delicious BBQ and a variety of pork, chicken, shrimp and fresh fish dishes, paired with your favorite frothy locally-brewed craft beer. If you're in the mood for some toe-tappin' live music, check out our live entertainment calendar of blues, country, rock and more.
Grocery Stores
Great fresh, local produce, meat counter, seafood counter and they have an ice cream shop too! You can pick up ready made subs, sushi and they have a Mexican food station too. Curbside pick up available. You can walk to this from Ashton!
51 locals recommend
Detwiler’S Farm Market
2881 Clark RdGreat fresh, local produce, meat counter, seafood counter and they have an ice cream shop too! You can pick up ready made subs, sushi and they have a Mexican food station too. Curbside pick up available. You can walk to this from Ashton!
Large grocery store with Publix Liquor Store next to it.
74 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Sarasota Pavilion
6543 S Tamiami TrailLarge grocery store with Publix Liquor Store next to it.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
3560 Bee Ridge RdSmaller neighborhood Walmart
Sprouts Farmers Market
8330 S Tamiami TrailSprout's is a mini Whole Foods...but closer to Ashton.
Costco Wholesale
8201 S Tamiami TrailClosest Costco (bulk items)
Trader Joe's
4101 S Tamiami TrailNo description needed...close to Ashton!
Walmart Supercenter
13140 S Tamiami TrailClosest Super Walmart
Shop 'til you Drop!
University Town Center Drive
University Town Center DriveClosest large mall to Ashton
Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleHigh end stores, great restaurants just north of the key
Further afield, huge flea market...always something new to discover!
46 locals recommend
Red Barn Flea Market
1707 1st StFurther afield, huge flea market...always something new to discover!
Coastal Flow Ocean Inspired Gifts & Decor
7216 S Tamiami TrailFun local coastal inspired gifts by local artisans
Todd Alan Gallery
506 South Pineapple AvenueLooking for that special piece of jewelry...this is the place!
Food scene
Fiorelli Winery
4250 Co Rd 675