Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota

Joe O. • May 18, 2015Had the scallops with BBQ brisket over grits. Excellent

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

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

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

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

Frank M. • November 7, 2014Main Bar is the place to have lunch in Downtown Sarasota. If you haven't, you must. Socializing, great place for a quick lunch, and business deals are negotiated. Sandwiches are delicious!!

Elizabeth K. • November 20, 2010Pancakes are light, fluffy and huge! Chickichanga is awesome! Must try it.

Gogo G. • July 6, 2014Yummy ribs and sweet tea. Cool bathrooms and great service!

Edwin R. • January 17, 2014excellent ravioli. ..and an awesome value for lunch

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

carmen r. • November 28, 2011the new mediterranean feast is excellent

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.

craig l. • November 6, 2010try the apple struedel and almond croissant too.

Luisa B. • May 1, 2017New Chef from California... really great!!!

Lauren M. • October 23, 2011The Famous Greek Salad & Avgolemono soup are the best!!!!

Bethany L. • June 11, 2013Great food!!! You have to try the ribs and cheese tots!

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

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

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.

carmen r. • August 3, 2013The food & treats are the best in the area. You have got to try the siphoned coffee.

Yanira R. • September 1, 2014Very nice downtown Sarasota location: trendy decoration & upscale Peruvian food. Delicious Pisco Sour & Lomo Saltado, beautiful presentation.

Angela R. • April 2, 2012Really loved my eggplant parmesan appetizer - amazing! followed by the hand-pounded chicken - very delicious.

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.

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

Brooke S. • September 3, 2014Pollo Milanese is awesome!!!

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

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

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

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!