Restaurants near Gillespie Park

30 restaurants available nearby

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1. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(1507)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Sarasota

Booked 35 times today

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is an award-winning prime steakhouse specializing in aged USDA prime steaks. Located in the heart of Sarasota’s pedestrian friendly downtown, Hyde Park is just minutes from Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and St. Armand’s Circle and 5 minutes from the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center. The restaurant offers a chef-inspired menu featuring variations of its legendary aged prime steaks, daily chef’s fresh fish features and great seafood. Award-winning menus, the extensive wine list and impeccable service are why Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is Sarasota’s favorite fine dining restaurant and top pick for intimate dinners, special occasions, family gatherings, business dinners, corporate events and small receptions. Private dining rooms available. Complimentary valet parking (with validation).

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2. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

4.8

Exceptional(2526)

$$$$

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 23 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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3. The Rosemary & Thyme

4.8

Exceptional(2356)

$$$$

• American • Sarasota

Booked 69 times today

Welcome to Rosemary & Thyme! Downtown Sarasota American Bistro serving traditional and contemporary dishes with an emphasis on healthy options. Savor made-from-scratch selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared with fresh ingredients from regional farms.

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4. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(4719)

$$$$

• Latin / Spanish • Sarasota

Booked 30 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(4248)

$$$$

• Seafood • Sarasota

Booked 32 times today

We are an eclectic eatery 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 (2019-2022)Best Seafood Restaurant (2016-2022)Best Sandwich for our renowned Po' Boy (2016-2022)Best Lunch (2020-2022)Thank you, Sarasota!

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6. 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(657)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Sarasota

Booked 7 times today

The modus operandi at 1592 is fire. The key feature – everything is cooked on wood fired grill. The menu is handcrafted and well executed. 1592 is a great spot to indulge in comforting and flavourful cuisine from around the world.

7. MADE

4.6

Exceptional(1398)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 7 times today

At Made we offer a unique and upscale take on American comfort food at an approachable price. We are committed to providing service reminiscent of excellent old-school hospitality.Executive Chef Mark Woodruff, 2006 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, prides himself on selecting humanely raised meats, local produce, dairy, and seafood to create a truly unique and flavorful menu. Our goal is to become an iconic Sarasota restaurant, meeting place and destination for all to enjoy!

8. Sage SRQ

4.7

Exceptional(943)

$$$$

• Global, International • Sarasota

Booked 13 times today

Sage is Sarasota’s premier dining destination, providing inspirational cuisine and original craft cocktails in an unforgettable setting. Award-winning Chef Christopher Covelli and his team curate seasonal menus, highlighting flavorful culinary creations from around the world. As a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recipient, Sage also offers an extensive wine list. Housed in the stunning historic Sarasota Times building, Sage's decor and attention to detail is mirrored in the food and service they provide. Sage's rooftop bar provides a serene setting for viewing some of Sarasota's spectacular sunsets.

9. Boca - Sarasota

4.6

Exceptional(1106)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Boca Kitchen Bar & Market brings delectable flavors in modern American comfort cuisine to downtown Sarasota. Located by the performing arts district in the heart of downtown Sarasota,the restaurant boasts beautiful indoor and outdoor seating options as well as a view of the open kitchen where you can watch Chefs create dishes you are about to enjoy. Sit back and enjoy the relaxed ambiance with rustic décor and a varied menu including Boca favorites such as fried green tomatoes, grow-wall salads, freshly made flatbreads, yellowfin tuna and the daily fresh fish. Our burgers and meatloaf are made from the finest prime beef and our chicken is farmed naturally without artificial hormones. At Boca we believe high quality ingredients deliver top flavors and with the farm-to-table method everyone is a winner.

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10. element: steak. seafood. pasta.

4.6

Exceptional(1580)

$$$$

• Steak • Sarasota

Booked 2 times today

We encapsulate the best and most unique elements of world class dining. We feature pasture raised, hand-cut steaks grilled or seared to perfection, delicate, local seafood, house made pasta dishes with elegant hand crafted sauces and more.Voted Sarasota's Best Steakhouse 2020, Sarasota's Most Romantic Restaurant and Sarasota's Best New Restaurant for 2 years in a row.

Restaurants near Gillespie Park

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30 restaurants available nearby

1. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Sarasota

2. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

3. The Rosemary & Thyme

4. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

5. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

6. 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen

7. MADE

8. Sage SRQ

9. Boca - Sarasota

10. element: steak. seafood. pasta.

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