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Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Sarasota / Bradenton

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Updated September 05, 2024

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A photo of Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue- Sarasota restaurant

Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue- Sarasota

4.9

4.9 (729)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Sophie's offers globally influenced yet decidedly American cuisine in a luxurious intimate setting featuring an outdoor terrace, open kitchen and private dining area. Sophie's dining experience captures the style and elegance of Saks Fifth Avenue, with a passionate focus on outstanding food and drink. Sophie's Chef Andrew Thompson changes his innovative menu seasonally using the best locally-sourced ingredients. The menu is complemented by a selection of craft cocktails and a thoughtfully curated wine list.

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Janinevip

Dined 4 days ago

My friend and I had a wonderful lunch at Sophie’s today. Food was very good and service was fantastic. I would highly recommend this place to others.

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4.9

4.9 (455)

$31 to $50

French

Venice

About the restaurant

Thank you for choosing us.
Executive Chef of Côté France of 4 years, Thomas Civallero is passionate about creating an authentic French experience with homemade and traditional French Cuisine.
Our team has extensive knowledge of complementary pairings and is dedicated to providing an excellent dining experience.

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ERICG

Dined on Jul 26, 2024

Great little place. Lots of care went into food, service, and customer satisfaction.

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Classic French Onion Soup

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Scallops Risotto

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The Park Grille

4.8

4.8 (231)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Discover the crown jewel of the University Park Country Club, The Park Grille, where you can indulge in gourmet dining while enjoying stunning views of the 9th and 18th greens and a serene, shimmering lake. Celebrated by Sarasota Magazine as the "Best of the Best Restaurant with a View," The Park Grille's renowned Sunday Brunch Buffet has also been honored by Sarasota Magazine, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, and SRQ Magazine readers.

Dining Options:
Lunch: Open to the public daily from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Please note that Mondays feature a lunch buffet only.
Sunday Brunch Buffet: Available every Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

**Dinner service is exclusively for MEMBERS.**

Dress Code:
To ensure an elegant dining experience, proper attire is required. Blue denim, cut-offs, tank tops, and workout attire are not permitted in the dining room.

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Roger

Dined 7 days ago

We had a nice brunch experience at the Park Grille. The food and service was good and will return and dine again.

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Cafe L'Europe - St Armand's

4.7

4.7 (2422)

$31 to $50

Modern European

Sarasota

About the restaurant

This season marks Café L'Europe's 51st year in its iconic St. Armands Circle location. Whether celebrating life's most meaningful moments, or the end of a long week, we welcome lovers of food and drink for a five-star experience inspired by Europe's finest bistros.

Spring 2024 brings a reimagined restaurant interior and new dining menus. European culinary tradition inspires scratch-made dishes using local, sustainable ingredients. An exquisite Old World-meets-New World wine list, craft cocktails, and music greet you from our newly renovated "Wet Bar".

We aim to graciously walk the tightrope between past and future: To honor the beloved traditions of Sarasota families, to welcome new visitors to our beautiful destination, and to celebrate the legacy of a place once housing the sales office of Sarasota’s most famous resident - John Ringling!

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Regina

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

Everything we ordered was cooked to perfection. The vegan pasta, red snapper, stuffed chicken breast, appetizers, drinks,…everything was on point. We will be back. A great upscale place for celebrations. We celebrated my husband’s birthday there and it was lovely. They had a birthday card ready at our reserved table and brought out a birthday treat with Happy birthday written on the plate. It was sooo good.

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French Onion Gratinée

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element: steak. seafood. pasta.

4.7

4.7 (1921)

$31 to $50

Steak

Sarasota

About the restaurant

We encapsulate the best and most unique elements of world class dining. We feature pasture raised, hand-cut steaks grilled or seared to perfection, delicate, local seafood, house made pasta dishes with elegant hand crafted sauces and more.

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debravip

Dined 4 days ago

Josh is an outstanding waiter..attentive with a bit of respectful humor. Our filets were melt in the mouth delectable. Elegant ambiance.

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Jack Dusty Coastal Cuisine and Crafted Cocktails

4.6

4.6 (2292)

$30 and under

Seafood

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Who is Jack Dusty? Jack Dusty, so named for the 18th century short-hand term for the naval store clerk whose responsibility included doling out the daily lot of rum to sailors and maintaining the ship’s inventory of food supplies, offers guests a bevy of dining and drinking options with indoor/outdoor seating and views of sparkling Sarasota Bay and beyond. Jack Dusty features modern classic seafood, offers a lively bar and presents a prominent cocktail program.

Private Dining: Glass walled Semi-Private Dining Room accommodates up to 20 guests.
NOTE: All Private Dining Reservations require a Private Dining Fee and Special Menu. Reservations are subject to Service charges and taxes.
For Private Dining Reservations please contact: Maria Adarmes: Maria.Adarmes@ritzcarlton.com

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Marcovip

Dined 6 days ago

Service from host to bar to table was awesome! Just a great setting!

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Pan Seared Grouper

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Crab & Fried Green Tomato

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Sarasota Cioppino

A photo of Cest La Vie restaurant

4.6

4.6 (133)

$30 and under

French

Sarasota

About the restaurant

C'est la Vie Downtown! Authentic French Bistrot. Serving Classic French cuisine in a rustic provençal atmosphere. Only downtown location is doing dinner.
We also offer a spacious outdoor dinning garden terrace with a beautiful shady oak tree and illuminating string lights.
Our Artisan bakery and the quality of our pastries will have you feeling like you are in the heart of Paris.
Opened since 1997 by Christophe and Geraldine Coutelle, we collected over the years many awards from Best French Restaurant to Best french bakery. Located on Main street - Downtown Sarasota.
Come and join us for a delightful evening.

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TamaraHvip

Dined on Jul 3, 2024

Very nice family run restaurant with great French cuisine and good prices. Their special 3 course menu has great choices. Nice ambiance. We will come back. Thanks.

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Libby's - Lakewood Ranch

4.6

4.6 (1622)

$30 and under

American

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Open in Lakewood Ranch, since October of 2019, the Libby's space is open, modern & minimalist. Delicious menu items, sophisticated wine and daily specials are at the core of all that we do! Cozy bar area, weekday happy hour specials, and beautiful outdoor seating are some of the unique features at our second Lakewood Ranch location.

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Carolvip

Dined on Aug 29, 2024

My husband and I chose to sit outside. Even though the seating is next to the parking lot it felt cozy due to shades protecting the area. The food was delicious and plated nicely. The Filet was melt in your mouth delicious and the Orange Chicken tender and tastey. Our server Rob (or Rod!) suggested the Cristini while we waited for our food since bread is not served before 4:00. It was delicious!! Great friendly service and delicious food.

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Chicken Milanese

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4.5

4.5 (3033)

$30 and under

American

Bradenton

About the restaurant

Welcome to GROVE, the ultimate destination for a truly exceptional dining experience that embodies heart, balance, and spirit. Our Contemporary American cuisine showcases a personal and authentic approach to cooking that is sure to impress!

Our menu is as diverse as it is delicious, featuring an array of handcrafted dishes made with only the freshest, seasonal ingredients that highlight our commitment to imaginative flavor combinations. Savor our house-made specialties, such as the succulent Pork Osso Bucco, the refreshing Seared Ahi Tuna Nachos, and the delectable Stuffed Lobster, all expertly crafted with a cross-cultural twist that creates a symphony of flavors.

We are passionate about blending traditional cooking methods with innovative recipes, resulting in an elevated yet approachable menu that caters to even the most discerning of palates. Join us for a memorable dining experience that is sure to delight your senses.

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Derekvip

Dined 2 days ago

We had a great dinner at the Grove. It was a little noisy, but it was packed, so to be expected. Had the Picatta Halibut and my wife had blackened grouper. Both were excellent as were the appetizer salads. Server, Mary was a doll. Great night.

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Chicken & Waffles

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Seafood Cobb Salad

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Margherita Flatbread

A photo of Georgie's UTC restaurant

4.0

4 (739)

$31 to $50

American

Lakewood Ranch

About the restaurant

Welcome to Georgie's UTC, where high quality meats and fresh caught seafood meet in Sarasota. Join us for an amazing ambiance that consists of live entertainment, exquisite wines, craft cocktails, and amazing food from our culinary director Chef Ryan Milito. Our Cocktail program is second to none as we have recruited talent from Gramercy Tavern in New York as well as Nantucket. We also have made it our initiative to bring Value to our customers by making prices lower than our competitors with a better quality of product.

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Josephvip

Dined 2 days ago

We had a wonderful dinner!!! Food was delicious...shout out to our server Taylor, she was amazing.

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