Best of Sarasota, FL
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Sarasota, FL — mapped and organized by category.
About Sarasota
Sarasota serves as the county seat of Sarasota County in Southwest Florida, situated on Sarasota Bay along the Gulf Coast. The city anchors a metropolitan area with an estimated 935,000 residents, ranking it fifth-largest in Florida and 61st in the United States.
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Venezia Ristorante
Venezia Ristorante is located at 373 Saint Armands Circle. It serves Italian cuisine including pasta, pizza, and salad.
View details →Best Hotels in Sarasota
7 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Cirque St Armands Beachside
Cirque St Armands Beachside is a hotel located in the Lido Key neighborhood.
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The Resort at Longboat Key Club
The Resort at Longboat Key Club is a hotel located in Lido Shores.
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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
The Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach is a hotel located in the Lido Key neighborhood.
Best Restaurants in Sarasota
26 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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15 South by Napule
15 South by Napule is a restaurant located in the Lido Key neighborhood that offers Italian cuisine.
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Blue Kouzina
Blue Kouzina is a Greek‑Mediterranean restaurant located in Lido Key.
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Café L 'Europe
Café L 'Europe is a European cuisine restaurant located in the Lido Key neighborhood.
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Cha Cha Coconuts
Cha Cha Coconuts is a bar and grill serving Caribbean cuisine located in the Lido Key neighborhood.
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Crab & Fin Restaurant
Crab & Fin Restaurant offers a selection of seafood dishes in the Lido Key neighborhood.
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Crisp Waffle Company
Crisp Waffle Company is a restaurant located in the Lido Key neighborhood.
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Green Zebra Cafe
Green Zebra Cafe serves coffee, breakfast items, juices, and smoothies in the Lido Key neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Sarasota
4 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Blue Dolphin Cafe
Blue Dolphin Cafe offers a relaxed setting in the Lido Key neighborhood, serving coffee and light fare for locals and visitors alike.
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Perq Coffee Bar
Perq Coffee Bar is a café located in the Southside Village neighborhood, offering a relaxed setting for coffee and light fare.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Sarasota
1 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Lynches Pub & Grub
Lynches Pub & Grub offers a relaxed bar experience in the Lido Key area.
Best Things to Do in Sarasota
5 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Giving Tree Gallery
Giving Tree Gallery is an attraction located in Pineapple Corner.
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Save Our Seabirds
Save Our Seabirds is an attraction located in the Lido Shores neighborhood.
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Stadium Gallery
Stadium Gallery offers a range of artworks and exhibitions in the Lido Key area.
Best Shops in Sarasota
36 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Crazy Shirts
Crazy Shirts is a retail store located in the Lido Key neighborhood.
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Everything But Water
Everything But Water is a shop located in the Lido Key neighborhood.
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Hatley Boutique Sarasota
Hatley Boutique Sarasota is a shop located in the Lido Key neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Sarasota
7 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Ken Thompson Park
Ken Thompson Park is a public park located in the Lido Shores neighborhood.
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