Restaurants near Gulf Side Motel

67 restaurants available nearby

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1. Drift Kitchen & Bar at Lido Beach Resort

4.6

Exceptional(605)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Sarasota

Booked 20 times today

Enjoy the spectacular views from the 8th floor of the Lido Beach resort at Drift Kitchen & Bar, Sarasota's newest restaurant is overlooking Lido Beach and the Sarasota skyline. Drift Kitchen & Bar offers coastal Italian cuisine and aromas from our homemade pizza will enhance your enjoyment of the panoramic views and spectacular sunsets, while watching your favorite team and enjoying a local brew or handmade cocktails.

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2. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(8965)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Sarasota

Booked 79 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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3. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.8

Exceptional(7955)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Longboat Key

Booked 114 times today

The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is a “polished casual” restaurant over looking Sarasota Bay. We are located at the south end of Longboat Key behind the gas station. We are north of St. Armand’s Circle, and minutes from downtown Sarasota. Best known for Local Fresh Grouper and Red Snapper. Enjoy the second story dining area with a panaramic view of the bay, or enjoy dining outdoors on our dockside patio.

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4. Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Sarasota

4.6

Exceptional(3965)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Sarasota

Booked 21 times today

Tommy Bahama combines a tranquil environment and good food with an emphasis on hospitality to make for the perfect place to recharge or unwind while indulging in a unique dining experience. The experience is sure to feel like a getaway, whether you’re on vacation or looking for a vacation from your everyday life. For more information: www.tommybahama.com.

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5. Connors Steak & Seafood - Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(7072)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Siesta Key

Booked 77 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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6. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(2132)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Sarasota

Booked 43 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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7. Jack Dusty Coastal Cuisine and Crafted Cocktails

4.7

Exceptional(2042)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Sarasota

Booked 18 times today

Who is Jack Dusty? Jack Dusty, so named for the 18th century short-hand term for the naval store clerk whose responsibility included doling out the daily lot of rum to sailors and maintaining the ship’s inventory of food supplies, offers guests a bevy of dining and drinking options with indoor/outdoor seating and views of sparkling Sarasota Bay and beyond. Jack Dusty features modern classic seafood, offers a lively bar and presents a prominent cocktail program.

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8. The Rosemary & Thyme

4.8

Exceptional(3370)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sarasota

Booked 46 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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9. Chart House Restaurant - Longboat Key

4.3

Awesome(6030)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Longboat Key

Booked 35 times today

Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.

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10. Wink Wink Modern Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(75)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Sarasota

Booked 2 times today

With inspiration from the sophisticated supper clubs of the 1950s and 60s as well as the subculture of the beachy Tiki revolution of that same era, Wink Wink Modern Lounge introduces an extraordinary take on tropical fusion cuisine. Using locally-sourced ingredients, our talented chefs have designed a modern interpretation of global tropical favorites, that with each bite will transport you on an unforgettable culinary voyage. The lounge and adjacent pool bar will offer a curated collection of refined retro cocktails paired with cheekiest of names that exemplify the fun and laid-back environment Wink Wink Modern Lounge offers the community. Wink Wink Modern Lounge provides global flavors and nostalgic favorites with an updated twist, and boasts a lively indoor-outdoor vibe where you’ll be surrounded by youngsters to oldsters and everyone in between. We take the quality and creativity of our food and drinks very seriously so that you can make life less so. Wink Wink.

Restaurants near Gulf Side Motel

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67 restaurants available nearby

1. Drift Kitchen & Bar at Lido Beach Resort

2. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

3. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4. Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Sarasota

5. Connors Steak & Seafood - Sarasota

6. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Sarasota

7. Jack Dusty Coastal Cuisine and Crafted Cocktails

8. The Rosemary & Thyme

9. Chart House Restaurant - Longboat Key

10. Wink Wink Modern Lounge

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