Best Dinner Places to Eat in Sarasota

"Also known as SKOB by its regulars, the restaurant/bar retains a comfortable family-friendly atmosphere. This lively dining spot offers you and your family the option of listening to live music as you relax and dine during the afternoon. The kid’s menu has a coloring section and maze to keep them occupied and offers discounted prices for children 12 and younger for items like Mac & Cheese, Fish Tacos, Kid’s Burger & Fries, Grilled Cheese, and other small portion favorites."

"Siesta Key Oyster Bar – or S.K.O.B., as locals affectionately call it – gets its name from the oysters, among other seafood, it serves. But it’s also one of Siesta Village’s busiest watering holes, decorated with dollar bills from past customers, and regularly features live music. S.K.O.B. offers open-air deck seating, as well as patio seating overlooking Ocean Boulevard."

"SKOB, as the locals call it, is the definition of Siesta Key. The beach atmosphere, great happy hour and live music are the main draws, but they do offer plenty of healthy food items mixed in with their. Menu Highlights Include: Oysters, Peel and Eat Shrimp, The Big Boil (classic crawfish boil), Seatfood Paella, Shrimp and Scallops, Crab Stuffed Lobster"

"For more exotic fare, head to Main Street for Selva Grill for Latin fusion dishes with a focus on Peruvian and Asian-influences. The menu is rich with fresh and colorful ceviches, salsas, seafood, and meat dishes, accented with exotic herbs and vegetables. The Selva Lounge offers custom cocktails, a late-night menu, and on weekend nights, a DJ."

"One of the best places to get Peruvian food in the area is the chic Selva Grill. Not only do they make authentic dishes like Ceviche and Arroz Con Pato, but there is also a selection of fusion dishes to order. For those wanting a distinctive dinner with food you can’t get anywhere else, I encourage you to visit Selva Grill!"

"A trip to Sarasota cannot be complete without understanding its rich heritage. The art and cultural activities in Sarasota will give you an insight into the city's history, traditions, and artwork. While visiting the cultural attractions in Sarasota would prove to be informative, attending its artsy events will leave you entertained."

"Dinner at Indigenous is more fun than formal, thanks to the setting: a vintage Florida cottage with a relaxed front porch and side patio. Sit there on a starry night, and you’ll share both belly laughs and intimate whispers."

"One of the best places for breakfast in Siesta Key (and lunch) is Sun Garden Cafe. The food is super fresh and locally sourced, with a huge menu of all day breakfast options as well as lunch. (We recommend the eggs benedict, avocado toast and any pancakes or French toast! This family friendly restaurant in Siesta Key also has ample seating with a great, shaded outdoor dining area."

"Siesta Key’s best breakfast and lunch restaurant serves local produce and fish caught “in our waters.” Bonus – they have a great outdoor patio so you won’t miss any time in the sun. Menu highlights include: Beach Smoothie, Andy’s Way Omelet, The Sol Starter  and if you’re in the mood for something a little less healthy, you can’t go wrong with the sweet potato pancakes."

"Location: 210 Avenida Madera, Siesta Key, FL 34242Hours: 7:30AM to 2:30PM. The Sun Garden Café is the quintessential beach family diner. The small restaurant is calm and casual, opting for a sunny aesthetic welcoming to families."

"From Business: We serve authentic Caribbean Food ,local drinks sorell, ginger beer, sea moss, Caribbean fruit punch, cow heel soup, conch in butter sauce, red snapper in…"

"From Business: Tropical Smoothie Cafe Bradenton’s menu boasts bold, flavorful smoothies – like the Island Green® and Sunrise Sunset™ – with a healthy appeal, all made-to-order…"

"I visited this location on 7/19/21 and the smoothie Donna made for me was delicious!!. Joseph did a great job helping me pick out which one I should get."

"I took my two teens and my husband for dinner last night after reading the great reviews on here and we found our new…”more"

"One of the most popular places on the Circle, this upscale cafe has outdoor seating and a generous menu of sandwiches, wraps and salads. Everything is made fresh to order, and sandwiches come bursting with deli..."

"Sarasota Opera one of the foremost opera companies in the United States, celebrating its 58th season. The building dates from the 1920s and was formerly the Edwards Theatre, once playing host to Elvis Presley. It’s since been extensively renovated and is open to the public for tours – a fascinating behind the scenes experience."

"This theatre is the main place for performing arts in the city and is also known to be the largest repertory theatre in the whole South Western part of the continent. This theatre not only hosts shows performed by local artists but also invites guest artists from other places. The functioning and maintenance of this theatre is in the hands of the Florida State University and its department of p...Read more"

"Motorworks Brewing boasts the largest beer garden in Florida, complete with a spacious deck built around a magnificent 150+ year-old oak tree, a 3-hole putting green, 2 bocce ball courts, over a dozen cornhole sets, life-sized jenga, a live music stage, 22 ft. projection screen and more. Their beer is delicious but what stands out most about Motorworks is the fun atmosphere!. Also located near LECOM Park, Motoroworks is a great place to join friends for a fresh pint of beer."

"Enjoy a craft beer or cocktail under the 150 year old oak tree and enjoy live music on a pretty regular basis. There's also a tap room if you need a little air conditioning. Visiting local breweries is one of my favorite things to do when traveling, and I can't believe it took me so long to check this one off my list."

"Absolutely fabulous food, perfectly and authentically spiced, seasoned and prepared. Served hot and quickly. The lunch special is a generous portion and ..."

"This is the place number one to get a delicious smoothie or a juice made with organic fruits and vegetables. They also offer a lunch menu and breakfast menu with so many great options, you will find it hard to choose. Be sure to try the pecan honey salad or the spinach salad!"