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1. Ocean Prime - Sarasota
4.8
Exceptional(939)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Sarasota
Booked 44 times today
Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants located in the The Quay Sarasota. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant. THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor, excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments, or clothing with offensive language or graphics. Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.
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2. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
4.8
Exceptional(9972)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Longboat Key
Booked 106 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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3. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota
4.7
Exceptional(11252)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 144 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. Chart House Restaurant - Longboat Key
4.4
Awesome(7048)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Longboat Key
Booked 37 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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5. The Rosemary & Thyme
4.8
Exceptional(4823)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sarasota
Booked 18 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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6. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Sarasota
4.8
Exceptional(3093)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Sarasota
Booked 18 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. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota
4.9
Exceptional(6066)
Price: Expensive
• Latin / Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 38 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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8. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.
4.7
Exceptional(5778)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Sarasota
Booked 30 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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9. Pazzo On Orange
4.6
Exceptional(117)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Sarasota
Booked 9 times today
At Pazzo on Orange, we blend traditional Italian flavors with a touch of elegance, offering a dining experience that transports you straight to Italy. Our menu features Italian classics like the fresh mozzarella sandwich, Italian beef, and chicken or eggplant parm sandwiches. Pasta lovers will love our gnocchi Bolognese or seafood linguine with lobster tail, shrimp, mussels, clams, and calamari in a spicy fra diavolo sauce.Beyond our delicious cuisine, we offer a warm, inviting atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. Our patio, complete with a cozy fireplace, is perfect for cooler evenings. We even host beginner’s conversational Italian lessons alongside our extensive wine selection. Whether you're here for a casual lunch, romantic dinner, or special event, Pazzo on Orange delivers an unforgettable taste of Italian hospitality.
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10. the Ringling Grillroom
4.7
Exceptional(1179)
Price: Moderate
• American • Sarasota
Booked 6 times today
The Ringling Grillroom is a Modern American restaurant and a favorite go-to for special occasions and casual lunch get-togethers alike. ​​ Located on the ground floor of the McKay Visitor's Pavilion at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, we are open to visitors of the museum as well as the general public. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

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