Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota

Janis K. • March 30, 2010The food is great and the service is great. It's a can't miss place. Call ahead if you are going on a weekend, it's the hot spot in town.

Alex B. • December 17, 2018We had a cappuccino and flat white. Both good!

dawn s. • August 14, 2016Delicious bacon and herbs frittata!! Get the Israeli bureka, eggs and tomato inside a flaky pastry. Love this place 😍

Scott H. • January 7, 201131c and 86 are must haves. The dumplings are yummy. And so is everything else!

Lauren M. • July 16, 2012Great little place for sandwiches - the potato salad is a great side. Try them all - everything is tasty!

Frank M. • November 7, 2014One of the best places in Sarasota for breakfast!! Great meeting place. Staff is always friendly, and food is good and fresh.

Jay S. • June 5, 2011I will tell you that this is must!! Great food!! One of the best places in Sarasota.

Lisa W. • August 24, 2013Manager was really sweet. Food DELIcIOUS as always. The waiter was very attentive and helpful. It was fun to make the food and interactive and chocolate to die for. Always get a Love Martini!

Annie A. • August 22, 2014Great southern comfort food in a casual environment. Outdoor seating and kids meals available. Friday braised beef tacos are a must...

Amy K. • April 1, 2016Amanda at the bar is personable and fun. Makes the evening an adventure. The food and the drinks are great. Love the salads!

Annie A. • August 22, 2014Tuna melt open face is addictive. Great for date night or business lunch- also fantastic bar options!

Ron J. • July 15, 2019Pasta Carbonara is da bomb diggity! Lasagna is super tasty! Great service and definitely a great place to eat and relax.

Tina • February 11, 2016If you're into lamb chops, you must try the chef's pistachios crusted rack of lamb. Mmmm...

Bill R. • December 6, 2016Get the Winter Bowl...highly recommend it! Flavorful, satisfying, and totally delicious.

Lauren M. • July 16, 2012My go-to place to eat out. Always fast service and amazing Italian fare. Outdoor seating, gelato bar, as well as a whole section devoted to pastries, cakes, cookies. Pizzas and pastas are amazing!

Lori R. • March 9, 2013This place was so much fun! Enjoyed the cupcake of the month and a cupcake latte! The owner was so friendly and the service was wonderful and done with a smile! Can't wait to go back!!

Amber M. • July 22, 2015One of my favorite Starbucks in town just because the baristas are so friendly. If you haven't tried the cold brew yet you're missing out.

Audrey S. • October 20, 2013Te chilleno salmon is to die for! The presentation is gorgeous, taste is devine, all around good! Especially for salmon lovers.

Left Eye • December 31, 2011The Menton (olive tampenade) sandwich is delicious. Service is sketchy & somewhat abrupt.

Alexandra M. • December 29, 2012The owners are great! Try the gnocchi.

Juan H. • October 25, 2017The poblano brisket melt is a must mega sandwich. No to be outdone the brisket platter is melt-in-your-mouth tender flavor. Their sides are delicious as well!! Great place.

Michael G. • March 17, 2022Excellent food at great prices! Everything is great - they make their pastas, bread, and desserts fresh daily. Not the best service but the girls are all the owner’s daughters + a friend and are sweet

Joseph D. • April 24, 2021Excellent Lattes. Great Ice Cream. Unparalleled Service. Can’t go wrong here.

Zhanna • August 25, 2015Lobster roll & Crazy Mexican roll! Shrimp poppers were yummy too!

Lee C. • May 3, 2019Everything is good, amazing selection of beers & wines. Amazing staff.

Jamie W. • May 3, 2021Possibly the best Scampi ever. Great service, Covid friendly outdoor seating.

Tayloe M. • August 8, 2012Cuban sandwich AND the Cuban wrap are both delicious :)

Anuradha Y. • May 26, 2013Phad Thai, Red Seafood Curry, Sexy Man Roll, Lobster Roll, Mangoes & Sticky Rice! Perfect meal.

T.Georgianos • August 3, 2011they make an authentic and delicious macchiato that goes perfect with their quiches of the day!

Melissa K. • January 4, 2013Pear Gorgonzola pizza is to die for