Indigenous

Name: Indigenous
Address: 239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34236-2155
Telephone: (941) 706-4740
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1100)

$31 to $50

American

239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-2155

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(941) 706-4740
Website
http://indigenoussarasota.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Steve Phelps

Location
239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-2155
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Cross street
Adams Lane and South Links Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Ringling Blvd
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,100 people are saying

Indigenous reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
American
Sarasota / Bradenton
Innovative
Sarasota / Bradenton
Healthy
Sarasota / Bradenton
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Indigenous in Sarasota offers an exceptional dining experience with "creative and innovative dishes" focused on sustainability. The rotating menu, featuring standout items like the mushroom bisque and pork chop, is consistently praised for its "outstanding" quality. Guests appreciate the "charming ambiance" and "attentive" service, making it a must-visit destination.

1,100 Reviews

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Karen VIP
Coastal Georgia26 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to this restaurant numerous times. It’s a gem in our community. Food, service always top notch. Would highly recommend and we will definitely return. Thank you for a wonderful meal.
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Ron VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this restaurant is a 10. Love it!
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Barbara
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have eaten there many times and it seems to drop in quality each time. I had the fish sandwich which at $34 is rather pricey - I expected a good meal. It was mediocre and fell apart… I don’t know if the buns had been frozen or what. It just isn’t the quality it once was.
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Joseph VIP
Chicago / Illinois41 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our go to restaurant in Sarasota. The food and the service is always spectacular. Last night’s meal might have been their finest effort to date. Triple tail in a curry sauce was truly remarkable
IndigenousResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for sharing this. We hope to see you soon.
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HeidiB
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meals were unique, with a beautiful presentation and extraordinarily delicious. The best meal and experience we have had in a while.
IndigenousResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for dining with us.
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Tanya VIP
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This is not a real restaurant. It’s simply a converted house with poor ventilation and inadequate furnishings. The food was cold, the burgers we ordered were dry, poorly prepared, and also cold. There was no kids’ menu and no cocktail menu. Our waitress was polite and genuinely tried her best, but that couldn’t make up for the overall experience. Service was very slow, it was uncomfortably hot inside, and it’s honestly surprising that this place met any requirements to operate—let alone continue functioning as a restaurant. We left with a very bad aftertaste.
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Charles
Philadelphia County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We come to this area at least once a year for many years. One thing we do every time we come is dine at Indigenous. The best fine dining restaurant in all of the Sarasota area.
IndigenousResponded on June 6, 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We appreciate your commitment to our restaurant.
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Christopher
Southwest Florida1 review
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first visit for a b-day celebration. Terrific service, delicious food artfully presented. We will be back again!
IndigenousResponded on June 5, 2025
Thank you for joining us. We look forward to your next visit.
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Johnathan
Denver / Colorado5 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We recently had dinner at Indigenous and, unfortunately, it didn’t live up to the high expectations set by recommendations. The space itself is cozy and inviting, and the service was above average, friendly and attentive without being overbearing. However, the food was a letdown. Every dish we ordered was severely underseasoned, almost as if the kitchen was rationing salt. For entrees, my fish was dry and overcooked, and while my wife’s smashburger was decent, it wasn’t anything you couldn’t get at an In-N-Out or Five Guys. This spot came highly recommended to us, and for the life of me I can’t figure out why. Maybe we caught it on an off night, but overall, the food didn’t justify the buzz.
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Kristina VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a fabulous experience here. Creative and innovative dishes with a focus on sustainability. Something new all the time with their rotating menu. Would give more stars if I could! :)
IndigenousResponded on June 2, 2025
That was very sweet of you to take some time to share.. Thank you!
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FAQs

Indigenous is rated 4.8 stars by 1100 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-2155

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Adams Lane and South Links Ave
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Ringling Blvd
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Steve Phelps
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://indigenoussarasota.com/
Phone number
(941) 706-4740

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