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 (1127)

$31 to $50

American

239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-2155

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2 people

Jul 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 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 and the importance of aquaculture, 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 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 JBFSF 2014/2015

Location
239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-2155
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Cross street
Adams Lane and South Links Ave (Public Lot Available)
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

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What 1,127 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Indigenous offers an exceptional dining experience with a "cozy and romantic" atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing and creative" dishes, such as the pork chop and mushroom bisque. The service is often described as "fantastic and attentive," enhancing the overall experience. A "hidden gem," Indigenous is a must-visit.

1,127 Reviews

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Mark
Southwest Florida1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious modern cuisine in a nice downtown neighborhood. Excellent food, old south vibe
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Dr.Mike VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West68 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great greeting at the desk, overall very good service. My pork chop was delicious but my wife’s shrimp dinner was not remarkable. If you have one thing, have the mushroom soup!
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Toni
Southwest Florida2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Indigenous..Katie was wonderful🙏 I Love the Mushroom Bisque and my husband said the pork chop was the best he ever had
IndigenousResponded 1 day ago
This is great, thank you! We will be sure to tell Katie! Hope to see you again.
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Laurence
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We saw a segment on YouTube – CBS Sunday morning “the dish“. I’m sure it’s a very old segment. We were looking forward to going there with two of our friends. We knew the menu was limited, but we’re looking forward to trying some new dishes. Our friend and I ordered the Hiramasa -yellow tail fish. It came out extremely dry and unable to cut it without using a knife. The witches did offer to take it back and we got the Arctic chard which was quite good. The music seemed to be loud before it were unable to hear our waitress when we were ordering. With such limited menu I don’t think we’ll be going back. maybe it was just an off night.
IndigenousResponded on July 13, 2025
Thank you for being our guests. We are so happy you dined with us and we hope to see you again. Please follow us @indigenousrestaurant on Instagram and Facebook
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Cathy VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oh, the cobia hot dog was over the top. What a pleasure to enjoy summer hours with your warm staff. Thank you!
IndigenousResponded on July 12, 2025
We appreciate your kind words! Thank you and we always look forward to seeing you!
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Catherine VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West64 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Same menu different year. Staff could use some additional training
IndigenousResponded on July 7, 2025
We are sorry you felt that way Catherine. We change items on our menu every week.
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ken VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West40 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is always tops on our list!! The menu is always unique and tasty...the service is great.. A fan.
IndigenousResponded on July 7, 2025
Thank you for sharing. And we appreciate your kind words.
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Vivi VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West20 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very well executed! Delicious food and service! A bit loud because the rooms are small, 3 tables in our space. Still a romantic evening! The only thing I would suggest is check out the latest menu online, before you go! As they do not make substitutions!
IndigenousResponded on July 7, 2025
Thank you for being our guests! We are so happy you dined with us and we hope to see you again. Please follow us @indigenousrestaurant on Instagram and Facebook
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debra VIP
Rhineland-Palatinate238 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Georgia is an outstanding server…loved the Parmesan Beignets.
IndigenousResponded on July 3, 2025
Awesome! Thank you, we will tell her! Hope to see you again soon!
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Cedric
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visiting Siesta Key from and came over here to have a dinner date with my wife. The food was amazing, the service was as well. Definitely will be back!
IndigenousResponded on July 3, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your evening!
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Indigenous is rated 4.8 stars by 1127 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-2155

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Adams Lane and South Links Ave (Public Lot Available)
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 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 JBFSF 2014/2015
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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PARMESAN BEIGNETS

ARCTIC CHAR (Iceland)

WILD MUSHROOM BISQUE

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