Lila

Name: Lila
Address: 1576 Main St, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34236-5803
Telephone: (941) 296-1042
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1232)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

1576 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5803

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Healthy
Vegan-friendly
Gluten-free-friendly

Lila (pronounced lee-lah) means creative play. Lila is a spontaneous, playful, organic, healthy, mostly vegetable restaurant which does serve sustainable meats.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 296-1042
Website
http://lilasrq.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1576 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5803
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Wine

Kokuho Rose Rice Tots$13.25
Spicy Mayo, Dragon Sauce
Hearts of Palm and Soybean Okara 'Crab Cake'$14.00
Wasabi Tartar Sauce
Curried Cauliflower Soup$10.00
Naan Bread
Grilled Tofu*$13.95
Lila's Dragon Sauce, Chinese Mustard, Cilantro Sauce
Roasted Yam Wedges$15.00
Harissa Spiced Mayo
Charred Brussels Sprouts$14.00
Cashew Hoisin Sauce
Kale Guacamole$14.00
Tomatoes, Red Onion, Tortilla Chips
Gluten Free / Sugar Free Bread$5.00
Sea Salt and Vegan Butter

Vegan Sushi Rolls

Mushroom Spider Roll$14.00
Tempura Oyster Mushrooms, Daikon, Avocado, Rice, Unagi Sauce, Spicy Mayo
Volcano Roll$14.00
Tomato "Tuna", Rice, Spicy "Crab", Spicy Mayo, Avocado, Unagi Sauce
BBQ Tofu Roll$14.00
Avocado, Rice, Dragon BBQ Sauce, Smoked Tofu Cream Cheese, Toasted Sesame Seeds
Garden Roll$14.00
Tempura Asparagus, Cucumber, Avocado, Carrots, Rice, Cilantro, Scallions
The Captain's "Scallop" Roll$14.00
White Yam, Hearts of Palm Salad, Avocado, Rice, Spicy Mayo, Unagi Sauce
Crunchy Roll$14.00
Avocado, Cucumber, Carrots, Crunchies, Spicy Mayo, Togarashi

Large Vegetable Plates

Cool / Cold

Kale and Apple Salad$15.00
Walnuts, Almond Feta, Lemon, Olive Oil
Romaine Salad$15.00
Almond Feta, Croutons, No Oil Caesar Dressing, Coconut Bacon, Vegan Parmesan
Big Salad$16.00
Cucumber, Avocado, Almonds, Almond Feta, Hemp Seed Dressing, Seed Cracker
Macro Bowl$15.00
Chickpeas, Rice, Sauerkraut, Avocado, Cucumber, Almonds, Kale, Turmeric Dressing

Warm / Hot

Mushroom Burger$19.00
Thousand Island Dressing, 'Provolone Cheese', Lettuce, Tomato, Green Salad
Crispy Fried Seitan Sandwich$18.00
Quick Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato, Green Salad
Ramen Noodle Bowl*$25.00
Bok Choy, Mushrooms, Smoked Daikon, Miso Broth, Sunnyside Egg or Tofu Egg
Med Bowl$23.00
Almond Falafel, Chickpeas, Quinoa Tabouleh, Squash, Za'atar Tomatoes, Naan Bread
Orecchiette Pasta$25.00
Basil Pesto, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Cashew Mozzarella
Burmese Noodle Bowl$23.00
Rice Noodles, Coconut-Chile Broth, Spinach, Cabbage, Mushrooms, Lime

Add to Any Plate or on the Side

Colemans Organic Chicken Breast
- 4 oz$5.95
Wild Sockeye Salmon
- 3 oz$16.00
Grass Fed Beef Tenderloin
- 3.5 oz Sliced$20.00
Gulf Shrimp
- 3 each$7.25
Farm Egg$3.00
Sunnyside up
Falafel with Tahini Sauce
- 2 each$3.95
Tofu$3.25

Large Plates

Grass Fed Filet Mignon$44.00
Grilled Asparagus, Pearl Onions, Sweet Potato Wedges, Beef Jus
Wild Sockeye Salmon$37.00
Gulf Shrimp, Stir-fried Vegetables, Rice, Lemon Aioli
Green Circle Airline Chicken Breast$28.00
Risotto of Porcini Mushrooms, Radicchio and Peppers, Jus
Grass Fed Bison Burger$20.00
Caramelized Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Green Salad

What 1,232 people are saying

Lila 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
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
Healthy
Tampa / Central Florida West
Contemporary American
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Value
Sarasota / Bradenton
Healthy
Sarasota / Bradenton
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lila in Sarasota is praised for its "consistently delicious" and "creative" dishes, offering a mix of vegan, vegetarian, and sustainably sourced meat options. The mushroom burger, vegan sushi, and seafood are fan favorites. Diners appreciate the "attentive service" and "inviting" atmosphere, making it one of Sarasota's "best restaurants."

1,232 Reviews

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Susan VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West41 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat at Lila regularly and love their vegan specialties. We highly recommend it.
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Liz
Tampa / Central Florida West7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down the best restaurant in SRQ! Keep it up!
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Liz
Tampa / Central Florida West7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
5 stars as always!!! Delicious and healthy food with great service and presentation. We eat here every night we are in town. Thank you!!!!
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Diane VIP
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Disappointed in our meal. Had the recommended crab roll which was one-dimensional with too many sauces. The addition of some cucumber sticks would add some much needed crunch/texture. The “just like a Big Mac!” explanation from the server about the mushroom burger seemed a little off, but I ordered it anyway. Again, the lack of textures was a turn-off, and the flavor of the burger didn’t push through the buns and toppings. The bison burger wasn’t anything special. Ended on a high note with the the blueberry cheesecake. The seed granola “crust” made it.
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dawn VIP
Los Angeles13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Don't let the small storefront fool you. The get is tucked away not he main street in Sarasota and is worth exploring. There are other restaurants on this street but Lila's is worth the hour drive I made from St Pete. I wish we had one here. They do have sustainably managed meat and fish available, I went for the vegan options. What first appears like a storefront on the main street, opens up into an expansive space,. It is esthetically pleasing, simple and elegant. Open AC ductwork and the ceilings naturally made with wood, give you a warm but clean and welcomed feeling. You know the food will be prepared and presented the same, and it is. We were greeted by a lovely young lady, I didn't get her name, seated and given menus and told that Shane would be our server. Shane greeted us and offered menu suggestions, bot of them knew the menu well. We took the suggestions and I am still dreaming about the mushroom burger! I like fabulous food, with a lot of flavor, well prepared... Lula offers that... the in house prepared mushroom burger with the in-house prepared pickles is a completely tart bud captivating experience! I will drive to get this burger more often. And, according to their team, people do. I cannot say enough good things about this experience... If your taste buds prefer higher quality experiences - Lila, is definitely the place.
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Tyler
Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I got the bison burger, which was yummy (I would return for this in particular). My wife got the filet, which was good, with a little bit of hard fat cap (one or two bites). We enjoyed sharing one of the vegan sushi rolls, which was different and fun. The downside was the filet sides were relatively small, as was the dessert. Overall, my wife and I felt the price was a bit high for the experience.
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Kim VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fresh and delicious…chef uses unexpected food combinations to create a unique experience.
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claire
Tampa / Central Florida West30 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I was having dinner with my husband and 3 friends. When I initially told my husband he was not thrilled-vegan, vegetarian and a fish or bison burger. My friends are vegetarians so ok. By the time we finished my husband was delighted and said "I can't wait to eat here again-the flavors, the bread!!! Flavors indeed! I had a South American salmon on a bed of spinach with a lovely sauce. The GF,V bread and butter were outstanding. My husband and one friend had bison burgers they loved and the other 2 each had a bowl. Apparently the tofu was really good. And I had a delightful glass of Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa. The service was really good and it was a fine meal.
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. My favorite place for vegan sushi and my husband got the chicken which he loved as well.
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Liz
Columbus3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious, well made food and calm atmosphere. We loved the guacamole and Brussel sprouts were great starters. I almost couldn’t finish the generous double decker mushroom burger. The falafel was to die for, so moist and flavorful.
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Lila is rated 4.8 stars by 1232 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 30, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

1576 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5803

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Wine

Website
http://lilasrq.com/
Phone number
(941) 296-1042

Lila

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Small Salads and Sharing Plates

Kokuho Rose Rice Tots$13.25

Hearts of Palm and Soybean Okara 'Crab Cake'$14.00

Curried Cauliflower Soup$10.00

Grilled Tofu*$13.95

Roasted Yam Wedges$15.00

Charred Brussels Sprouts$14.00

Kale Guacamole$14.00

Gluten Free / Sugar Free Bread$5.00

Vegan Sushi Rolls

Mushroom Spider Roll$14.00

Volcano Roll$14.00

BBQ Tofu Roll$14.00

Garden Roll$14.00

The Captain's "Scallop" Roll$14.00

Crunchy Roll$14.00

Large Vegetable Plates

Cool / Cold

Kale and Apple Salad$15.00

Romaine Salad$15.00

Big Salad$16.00

Macro Bowl$15.00

Warm / Hot

Mushroom Burger$19.00

Crispy Fried Seitan Sandwich$18.00

Ramen Noodle Bowl*$25.00

Med Bowl$23.00

Orecchiette Pasta$25.00

Burmese Noodle Bowl$23.00

Add to Any Plate or on the Side

Colemans Organic Chicken Breast

Wild Sockeye Salmon

Grass Fed Beef Tenderloin

Gulf Shrimp

Farm Egg$3.00

Falafel with Tahini Sauce

Tofu$3.25

Large Plates

Grass Fed Filet Mignon$44.00

Wild Sockeye Salmon$37.00

Green Circle Airline Chicken Breast$28.00

Grass Fed Bison Burger$20.00

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