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Best Restaurants with a Notable Wine List in Sarasota

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1. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano
4.7
Exceptional(3733)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sarasota
Booked 28 times today
With its modern but classic Italian cuisine and emphasis on artisanal and contemporary Northern Italian style, Mediterraneo is often credited with being the first restaurant to bring authentic contemporary Italian cuisine to Sarasota when it first opened in 1996. Still under the same ownership, Mediterraneo has consistently been rated one of the top restaurants in Zagat. The restaurant has received numerous accolades including the acclaimed Insegna Del Ristorante Italiano awarded by The Minister of Agriculture & Commerce in Rome. With its highest honor, inducting the restaurant into its Accademia Italiana della Cucina "Fine Dining Hall of Fame." Mediterraneo has been rated as Best of the Best in Sarasota Magazine since the first year of opening. So whether you're celebrating a special occasion or grabbing a quick bite to eat, at Mediterraneo you are always assured the best quality food accompanied by excellent service. All of it thoroughly Italian.
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2. Indigenous
4.8
Exceptional(1056)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sarasota
Booked 24 times today
Opened in 2011, Indigenous has earned a reputation for being an inspirational and educational restaurant. For years, Indigenous has been known as one of America’s top restaurants, renowned for its passion for food, the community, and the planet. Indigenous’ menu of seasonal American cuisine changes progressively throughout the year based on peak ingredient availability. With a focus on sustainable seafood, we work closely with local fisherman, artisans, and farmers to maintain the highest quality. At Indigenous, we are always working our best to create a better food system. Owner Chef Steve Phelps has been a James Beard Foundation Semi Finalist for Best Chef South in 2014 & 2015, an Ambassador for Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Blue Ribbon Task Force, and a founding member and Chef for the EDF Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture.
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3. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota
4.5
Awesome(1200)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Sarasota
Booked 10 times today
For parties of 13 or more please call the restaurant.*Weather may interfere with your reservation, we will do our best to accommodate you.*Out of passion, tradition, hard work and integrity, Bavaro’s opened its doors in March 2009 as the first traditional Neapolitan Pizzeria in the state of Florida. Determined to share their family recipes with the world, Dan Bavaro, his wife Anna-Maria, and their five beautiful children packed their U-Haul, left their friends and family, drove from New Jersey to Tampa, and set out to provide for others the same love, energy, and authenticity that they experience around their own dinner table.
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4. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota
4.9
Exceptional(6012)
Price: Expensive
• Latin / Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 39 times today
Selva offers innovative, intricately prepared dishes, plated and presented as works of art. Selva has earned raves from allover the world, including from the New York Times, which write that Selva is “serving possibly the best food in Sarasota,”and that “everything on the menu is worth trying.”
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5. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.
4.7
Exceptional(5691)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Sarasota
Booked 48 times today
We are an award-winning restaurant with a passion for stunning seafood, superb service, fine wine, and creative cocktails.We are committed to serving only the freshest dishes to our guests. We receive fresh fish daily from our local suppliers and filet everything in house to ensure the best possible quality.Together with our unique menu, our focus on excellent service allows us to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining experience in downtown Sarasota. Every menu item is prepared to order to allow for customization and personalization of each dish and to ensure you are getting the freshest possible meal.Voted Sarasota's Best by Herald Tribune Readers:Best All-Around Restaurant (7 years in a row)Best Seafood Restaurant (10 years in a row)Best Sandwich for our renowned Po' Boy (7 years in a row)Thank you, Sarasota!For parties of 8 or more, a gratuity of 18% will be added to the check.
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6. Marina Jack
4.4
Awesome(1688)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Sarasota
Booked 30 times today
From patio self seating to fine dining upstairs, Marina Jack offers a variety of options for the best of watefront dining. The Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill features your way to dine al fresco in a family friendly environment while enjoying your favorite tropical beverage. The Patio menu features a variety of Appetizers, Salads, Soups and Sandwiches. The Deep Six Lounge & Piano Bar features your favorite casual setting. Located on the second floor of Marina Jack, The Dining Room has an award winning wine list and an exceptional menu featuring the finest steaks, seafood and pasta. Relax and enjoy your dining experience overlooking the inter-coastal waterway of Sarasota. No formal dress code is required. Come and let our professional staff make your experience exceptional! There is Live entertainment 7 days week in the evening, times vary.
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7. Michael's On East
4.7
Exceptional(5857)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Sarasota
Booked 23 times today
Serving "inspired cuisine" since 1987, the celebrated Michael’s On East restaurant takes fine dining to another level, offering award-winning cuisine and outstanding service, in an exceptional 1940s supper club atmosphere. Michael's On East has been inducted into Nation's Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame and recently received their 34th consecutive AAA Four-Diamond Award. The 350+ bottle wine list has been awarded the Best of Award of Excellence by the Wine Spectator!Upon entering the dining room, you are immediately dazzled by the plush design and inspired décor. The restaurant’s intimate aura, along with its contemporary flare, world-class wine cellar and incomparable service, create an unparalleled dining experience.Michael's Lounge, complete with a grand piano, is a guest favorite with its signature cocktails and award winning wine selection. Michael’s Atrium for outdoor dining is a stunning glass-covered, plant-filled courtyard with a beautiful flowing fountain.
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8. Connors Steak & Seafood - Sarasota
4.7
Exceptional(8946)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Siesta Key
Booked 90 times today
Connors Steak & Seafood specializes in fresh seafood and premium aged steaks, as well as gourmet salads, pastas and more! Enjoy a memorable evening with friends and family in our well-appointed dining rooms, or stop by for the lunch you and your associates deserve. Our friendly service and flavorful fare will keep you coming back for more.
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9. Bevardi's Salute
4.6
Exceptional(2294)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Sarasota
Booked 3 times today
Salute offers five distinct areas for dining: Al Fresco, a casual Bar, Lounge, Wine Room, and Main Dining Room.We also have a full Bar, Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks to accompany your meal. Additionally, Salute imports Olive Oil and Wine from its own vineyards in Tuscany; which adds to the depth and authenticity of your dining experience.The menu at Salute is varied and extensive, offering Bruschetta, Appetizers, Imported Italian Cheeses, Cured Meats, Salads, Pasta, and many other delicious entree choices.With our nightly specials everyone is sure to find something to suit their taste.While you are dining, don't forget to take a look at our menu of homemade desserts for something to finish out your experience.
A photo of Fleming's Steakhouse - Sarasota restaurant
10. Fleming's Steakhouse - Sarasota
4.7
Exceptional(1953)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Sarasota
Booked 20 times today
Your Sarasota Fleming's is located on the corner of US 41 (Tamiami Trail) and Siesta Drive, just across the street from Westfield Southgate Shopping Center and minutes from downtown and the Ritz-Carlton and Hyatt Regency Hotels. Fleming's in Sarasota is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room or Outdoor Patio. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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