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Arts & Central, Sarasota, FL

Arts & Central

4.7 (660)
$30 and under
American
611 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Innovative
In the heart of the Rosemary District, come discover a dining experience that’s at the crossroads where laid-back vibes meet gourmet delights.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (941) 306-2356
  • Website
    https://artsandcentral.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Erik Walker
  • Location
    611 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Blvd of the Arts
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday Brunch Limited Brunch menu from 11:00am - 3:00pm

  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a romantic evening at Arts & Central, with a thoughtfully prepared prix fixe menu. (Vegetarian options available). Desserts prepared by world-renowned Pastry Chef Stephanie Boswell. We look forward to serving you, The Arts & Central Team

  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a romantic evening at Arts & Central. with a thoughtfully prepared prix fixe menu. (Vegetarian options available). Desserts prepared by world-renowned pastry chef, Stephanie Boswell. We look forward to serving you, The Arts & Central Team

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 660 people are saying

Arts & Central reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Innovative

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arts & Central offers a delightful dining experience with "creative and beautifully presented" seasonal cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing food, service, and ambiance," highlighting attentive servers like Martin and Joe. The restaurant features "excellent live music" and a "calm, relaxing vibe." While prices may be slightly high, the diverse menu and accommodating staff ensure a memorable visit.
660 Reviews

  1. WAYNE VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. A Sarasota jewel. Keep up the great work.

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  2. John

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time, wonderful meal with fantastic service by Kim S. My only comment - there was a dizzying array of special deals and promotions. Kim did her best to describe them all, but it was difficult to keep them all straight. We had a great time, no problem, but it would help to keep the promotions simple and focused - maybe spread out over time - to help the patrons understand them.

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  3. Felice VIP

    Southwest Florida105 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed a lovely lunch at Arts and Central. Just so appreciate my favorite salad the 611 with either chicken or salmon. Our server, Emily was friendly and efficient.

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  4. Laura

    Tampa / Central Florida West36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Savor Sarasota. The food was outstanding from start to finish. One of the best burgers in town. One of my new favorite restaurants in Sarasota.

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  5. Bernard VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the Savor Sarasota special. The Caeser Salad was awful - too much dressing which made everything tasteless. They did swap it for the other appetizer which was fine. The trout is too bony, especially around the sides and detracts from the taste as you're conscious of the bones. The brisket is appaling - bitter to the taste rendering the meat tasteless. The deserts were fine. The waitress was no more interested than the man in the moon and looked like she wanted to be anywhere else. Why do they hover over you when they bring the machine to pay? I hate that. We had been there with friends the previous week and the service was excellent. It's a great venue, it's a shame about that experience.

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  6. Pam VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was very enjoyable. The service, the food flavors and presentation. We all enjoyed it very much. Such a fresh new look and ambience for Sarasota. A real dining experience.

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  7. roxanne VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West204 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Perfect dining experience! Quality drinks! I am very sensitive to any additives and I didn't feel any repercussions from the great Patron and lime juice I had. Thank You Arts & Central! The hummus was fantastic and my date also loved his smash burger!

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  8. Harry VIP

    Southwest Florida260 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great! She was incredibly attentive and kind. Place was empty for lunch. Too hot to eat on nice Lanai. Menu is limiting for us as we are pescatarians. We liked the 🦪🦪 appetizer w 🥗 & delicious dressing. The other sandwiches were just OK. So many great choices in town.

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  9. Dave

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fantastic! Music was nice but loud especially if you were sitting at the bar. Service was slow. Not sure if they didn’t have enough staff on that night but I had to get up to ask the hostess to find our server.

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  10. Joe VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All good enjoyed the experience first time there. Thanks

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Arts & Central is rated 4.7 stars by 660 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Arts & Central

611 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Blvd of the Arts
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Erik Walker
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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