4 Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Longboat Key

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1. Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub

4.6

Exceptional(2)

Price: Expensive

• American • Bradenton Beach

AUTHENTIC FLORIDA DOCKSIDE DININGAt Mar Vista we have waterfront dining under the buttonwood trees looking over the Sarasota Bay or grab a meal on our covered deck. Throughout our dining area we have heaters for winter and misters/fans for summer to ensure you are comfortable. We have a private dock so you are able to arrive by boat or by car with our complimentary valet. We offer a wide variety of menu choices using ingredients from our farm, Gamble Creek Farm, burgers, fresh LOCAL seafood. We also have a full bar, and a convenient package service with liquor, beer and wine. Take a break, relax with a drink, have a great meal, and enjoy the magic that Mar Vista has to offer!Please note: We do not take reservations, only walk-ins.

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2. Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(275)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bradenton Beach

Booked 10 times today

Located just over the bridge from Anna Maria Island and the famous Coquina Beach State Park, the hidden gem of Longboat Key is Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar. You will find this friendly neighborhood gem tucked away in the corner at Whitney Plaza, a short drive from Sarasota and the Famous St. Armand's circle on the scenic Gulf of Mexico Drive. Ventura's is family-owned and operated, open for dinner seven nights a week. Join us before or after sunset, to enjoy homemade Italian dishes, hand-tossed pizzas, amazing deserts, a large selection of small vineyard wines, and a full bar to satisfy all your cravings. Indoor or waterfront al fresco dining is available. Private parties, wine tasting dinners, catering & special events are offered. Order ahead for full menu takeout and local delivery. For parties of 8 or more, please call 941-312-4975 for reservations.

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3. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(11254)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Sarasota

Booked 176 times today

Family-owned and operated for more than 116 years, Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine. Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.Join us for century-old family recipes like Paella "a la Valenciana," Roast Pork "a la Cubana,"and fresh seafood specialties. Don’t miss Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad®, prepared with our delicious, freshly-made dressing, a 100-year-old family recipe of fresh garlic, oregano, wine vinegar and Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Be sure to sample a fine Spanish wine like Montecillo or Campillo. Relax outdoors on our patio, or inside our Mediterranean-style dining rooms filled with hand-painted tiles and family heirlooms. We are a sister to the Columbia in Tampa's Ybor City, founded in 1905. Children's menu available. Open 365 days a year, including all holidays.

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4. Floridays Woodfire Grill & Bar

4.0

Excellent(136)

Price: Expensive

• American • Bradenton

Booked 29 times today

Floridays Woodfire Grill & Bar is a casual waterfront restaurant inspired by classic Florida fish houses, accented by sport fishing memorabilia, weathered wood, rustic shutters and bright colors. With great views of the water from the indoor dining room and our huge outdoor patio and bar, Floridays is the meeting place for tourists and locals alike to sample the best the area has to offer. From fresh caught fish and local produce to tropical drinks, ice cold beer and friendly engaging service, we celebrate the things that make Florida unique in an energizing and addicting atmosphere.A one-of-a-kind weekend brunch will be a highlight for locals and visitors.

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub

2. Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar

3. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

4. Floridays Woodfire Grill & Bar

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