Sarasota Guidebook
Food Scene
Toasted Mango Cafe
430 N Tamiami TrailDelicious Breakfast options.
Station 400
400 N Lemon AveGreat Brunch. Try the amazing mimosas!
Family friendly beer garden with amazing tap selection.
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Mandeville Beer Garden
428 N Lemon AveFamily friendly beer garden with amazing tap selection.
Great Mexican Market with amazing Mexican Food. Try the Street tacos on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights starting at 7pm. Bring Cash!
La Primavera Supermarket & Restaurant
901 N Washington BlvdGreat Mexican Market with amazing Mexican Food. Try the Street tacos on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights starting at 7pm. Bring Cash!
The Blue Rooster
1525 4th StGreat Live Music. Great Soul Food. Try the Gospel Brunch.
Not only is the classic train an amazing trip down memory lane. The food is really good as well!
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Bob's Train
2211 Fruitville RdNot only is the classic train an amazing trip down memory lane. The food is really good as well!
Hob Nob Drive In Restaurant
1701 N Washington BlvdClassic old school Burger Joint.
JDub's Brewing Company
1215 Mango AveGood local microbrewery!
Where the locals get lunch. Great sandwiches at a great price. About a 5-minute walk away.
Maximillian's Cafe
1695 10th StWhere the locals get lunch. Great sandwiches at a great price. About a 5-minute walk away.
Delicious Breakfast options in a local neighborhood favorite.
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Breakfast House
1817 Fruitville RdDelicious Breakfast options in a local neighborhood favorite.
The Tea House
1869 Fruitville RdAmazing Tea Selection. Cool vibe. Great place to meet and chill.
First Watch
1395 Main StChain restaurant but great and breakfast and lunch options.
Local thai-inspired restaurant in the up and coming Rosemary District. Great food options.
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Spice Station
1438 Boulevard of the ArtsLocal thai-inspired restaurant in the up and coming Rosemary District. Great food options.
Our favorite seafood restaurant in the area. If it's busy, try to get a seat at the bar or in the back patio to not have to wait.
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Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtOur favorite seafood restaurant in the area. If it's busy, try to get a seat at the bar or in the back patio to not have to wait.
Exactly what is in the title. Popular place to go eat with the family.
Plaza Bistro -n- Tavern (PBNT)
1409 Main StExactly what is in the title. Popular place to go eat with the family.
Home style cooking in the heart of the Sarasota Amish Community. Visit their store, market and make sure you leave room for Pie!
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Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista StHome style cooking in the heart of the Sarasota Amish Community. Visit their store, market and make sure you leave room for Pie!
Chicago visitor approved! For when you're in need of a Chicago style pizza, Italian beef or dog, this is your place.
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Knick's Tavern & Grill
1818 South Osprey AvenueChicago visitor approved! For when you're in need of a Chicago style pizza, Italian beef or dog, this is your place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing Cocktail bar. Secret Entrance (try looking in the alley).
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Pangea Alchemy Lab
1564 Main StAmazing Cocktail bar. Secret Entrance (try looking in the alley).
One of my favorite local breweries. We will pay you to bring back a six pack of Cintronius.
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Calusa Brewing
5377 Derek AveOne of my favorite local breweries. We will pay you to bring back a six pack of Cintronius.
Go to the rooftop bar. Pretty hip and hopping scene with plenty of dancing on the weekends.
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Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
1255 N Palm AveGo to the rooftop bar. Pretty hip and hopping scene with plenty of dancing on the weekends.
An iconic bar in downtown Sarasota. Watch out for the Silver Foxes and Cougars.
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The Gator Club
1490 Main StAn iconic bar in downtown Sarasota. Watch out for the Silver Foxes and Cougars.
State Street
State StreetGreat Cocktails and Delicious Food options. Awesome Date night spot.
Great Cocktails and Food with some nice outdoor seating options for those breezy nights.
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Social Eatery & Bar
1219 1st StGreat Cocktails and Food with some nice outdoor seating options for those breezy nights.
Rudolphs, the bar at the ground level, is a great place to get a Whiskey and other cocktails.
The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
1290 Boulevard of the ArtsRudolphs, the bar at the ground level, is a great place to get a Whiskey and other cocktails.
The Secret Tiki Bar on Lido tucked behind the Ritz Carlton Condos. Don't drive too fast or you'll miss it!
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Lido Key Tiki Bar 🗿
1234 Benjamin Franklin DrThe Secret Tiki Bar on Lido tucked behind the Ritz Carlton Condos. Don't drive too fast or you'll miss it!
Great food and great drinks just outside of downtown and right on the water. The closest Tiki bar to us!
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Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrGreat food and great drinks just outside of downtown and right on the water. The closest Tiki bar to us!
Arts & Culture
Amazing Art Museum with stunning outdoor views.
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John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdAmazing Art Museum with stunning outdoor views.
Family friendly museum with a Planetarium, Fossils and a Manatee!
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Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
201 10th St WFamily friendly museum with a Planetarium, Fossils and a Manatee!
Entertainment & Activities
6 dollar movies all day every day! Never loud, great food and drink options.
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Regal Hollywood - Sarasota
1993 Main St6 dollar movies all day every day! Never loud, great food and drink options.
Live theater year around. Come see your host Will do Improv on Saturday nights!
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Florida Studio Theatre
1241 N Palm AveLive theater year around. Come see your host Will do Improv on Saturday nights!
Ed Smith Stadium
2700 12th StIf it's Spring Training, go see the Orioles!
Looking for a fun outdoor group activity! This above ground obstacle course is perfect.
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TreeUmph! Adventure Course
21805 State Road 70 ELooking for a fun outdoor group activity! This above ground obstacle course is perfect.
Family Friendly outing with plenty to see and do.
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyFamily Friendly outing with plenty to see and do.
The rooftop pool and bar are open to the public (for now). No resort fees. A great way to spend a day in the water without the sand.
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The Westin Sarasota
100 Marina View DrThe rooftop pool and bar are open to the public (for now). No resort fees. A great way to spend a day in the water without the sand.
Shopping
Publix Super Market at Broadway Promenade
1044 N Tamiami TrailOur go to Super Market.
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North Lemon AvenueEvery Saturday morning until 1pm.
Go sightseeing, buy some clothes, eat some good food...and just a 5 minute walk from the beach.
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St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirGo sightseeing, buy some clothes, eat some good food...and just a 5 minute walk from the beach.
Biggest mall in the area with all of your standard mall shops plus plenty of eating options.
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The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrBiggest mall in the area with all of your standard mall shops plus plenty of eating options.
Essentials
Good sized Whole Foods with covered parking for rainy days.
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Whole Foods Market
1451 1st StGood sized Whole Foods with covered parking for rainy days.
Lucky's Market
3501 S Tamiami TrailProbably our favorite local super market.
Parks & Nature
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrBe on the water within 10 minutes.
Siesta Beach
One of the best beaches in the country!