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Cafe Epicure is one of Favorite restaurants.

1. Cafe Epicure

8.3
1298 N Palm Ave (Main St), Sarasota, FL
Italian Restaurant · Main Street Merchants · 39 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren M.: My 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!

Libby's Cafe & Bar is one of Favorite restaurants.

2. Libby's Cafe & Bar

1917 S Osprey Ave (at Hillview), Sarasota, FL
Lounge · 30 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren M.: This is a fun place to go - love the atmosphere inside and out. Outdoor seating as well. Homemade everything, and great specialty cocktails. Menu changes like 2x's a year.

Mediterraneo is one of Favorite restaurants.

3. Mediterraneo

8.3
1970 Main St, Sarasota, FL
Italian Restaurant · Main Street Merchants · 20 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren M.: Authentic Italian with fresh, house-made pastas and pizzas. The specials are always outstanding.

Main Bar Sandwich Shop is one of Favorite restaurants.

4. Main Bar Sandwich Shop

8.1
1944 Main St (btw US301 & Links), Sarasota, FL
Sandwich Spot · Main Street Merchants · 23 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren M.: Great little place for sandwiches - the potato salad is a great side. Try them all - everything is tasty!

Barnacle Bill's Seafood is one of Favorite restaurants.

5. Barnacle Bill's Seafood

7.4
1526 Main St, Sarasota, FL
Seafood Restaurant · Main Street Merchants · 18 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren M.: I always check out the Fresh Catch menu here when I go, pick out your favorite way to have it prepared and it comes out awesome every time.

Pacific Rim is one of Favorite restaurants.

6. Pacific Rim

8.4
1859 Hillview St, Sarasota, FL
Sushi Restaurant · 50 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren M.: Great place for sushi. The tempura shrimp jalapeno poppers are a great starter! They also have innovative, tasty cocktails!

7. Serving Spoon

8.3
1825 S Osprey Ave (btw Arlington & Hillview), Sarasota, FL
Breakfast Spot · 4 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren M.: Great coffee, baked goods, and delicious skillets for breakfast. They close at 2 though, so get there early!

Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine is one of Favorite restaurants.

8. Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine

8.7
8453 Cooper Creek Blvd (university), University Park, FL
Indian Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren M.: Everything here is delicious! Most authentic Indian restaurant in Sarasota. I like to change it up everytime I go, but the Lamb and Chicken Curry are my favorites!

Crab & Fin is one of Favorite restaurants.

9. Crab & Fin

7.7
420 Saint Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL
Seafood Restaurant · St. Armands · 36 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren M.: Outdoor seating on the Circle. Great raw bar and anything seafood.