Best Fine Dining in Sarasota

We've collected top 10 mentioned fine dining places in Sarasota from other articles such as Trip101, LWRHome.com, Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

Best Fine Dining in Sarasota

The Cottage
The Cottage
4.6 (1034 ratings)
Seafood restaurant with an elevated tropical vibe for dishes with American & Japanese influences.
153 Avenida Messina, Siesta Key, FL 34242, USA
Fine dining restaurantAmerican restaurantJapanese restaurantLatin American restaurant
Mentioned by Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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"At once trendy and cozy, Cottage is one of the best restaurants on Siesta Key, specializing in skillfully crafted seafood dishes with gorgeous, tropical garden seating in the back. Popular items include the lobster bisque, bronzed black grouper and Siesta seafood scampi. It also has an impressive cocktail list, featuring a must-try jalapeno watermelon margarita."
Cafe Gabbiano
Cafe Gabbiano
4.6 (556 ratings)
Rustic-elegant eatery with patio seating offers upscale Italian favorites & a lengthy wine list.
5104 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key, FL 34242, USA
Fine dining restaurantBarItalian restaurantSeafood restaurantSteak house
Mentioned by visitsarasota.com
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"Just a short walk from the beautiful beaches, Cafe Gabbiano brings Italy to Siesta Key. Guests can explore the world of wine with over 200 in the collection available on site. With decades of dining experience, this culinary team has created a delicious and unique menu influenced by family recipes and coupled with a friendly service team."
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"Cafe Gabbiano is a casual fine dining restaurant in Sarasota Fl (Siesta Key). We source local ingredients and have a great blend of classic and modern Italian dishes. At Cafe Gabbiano everything is made to order as we want each dish to be fresh."
Mentioned by lyft.com
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"Just a short walk from the beaches of Sarasota, Café Gabbiano brings Italy to Siesta Key. Fresh made pastas, steak, fish and seasonal ingredients make up our casual fine dining menu"
Bijou Cafe
Bijou Cafe
4.6 (316 ratings)
Upscale cafe by the opera house delivering a long list of unique wines & modern Continental dishes.
1287 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Fine dining restaurantBar & grillFrench restaurantRestaurant
Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina
Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina
4.5 (2070 ratings)
Waterfront fixture for surf 'n' turf served either in an upstairs dining room or downstairs tavern.
1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice, FL 34285, USA
Seafood restaurantFamily restaurantFine dining restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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"1968 Tarpon Center Drive, 941-484-9551; crowsnest-venice.com. Named one of the “100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America for 2019” by OpenTable, The Crow’s Nest Restaurant & Marina is a Venice landmark dating back to 1976 that overlooks the South Jetty, a gorgeous sight marking the exit of Dona Bay into the Gulf of Mexico. Now with additional outdoor tables downstairs as well as the second floor open-air seating, Crow’s Nest serves lunch and dinner daily."
Antoine's Restaurant
Antoine's Restaurant
4.8 (216 ratings)
Intimate locale offering refined Belgian, French & Italian food, including mussels prepared 10 ways.
1100 N Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237, USA
Fine dining restaurant
Mentioned by Florida Trippers
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"Antoine’s is one of the best restaurants in Sarasota for French, Belgian, Italian and Seafood fusion. Everything on the menu is made from scratch when your order by the chef and stunningly plated!. You can see the fusion influence on menu items like La More Waffle, burrata, mushroom delight, Salmon Scallop Pasta, or baked Black grouper."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"is a fine-dining gem offering discerning diners an intimate and upscale environment in which to savor delicious seafood delights. Imbued with New American,. and Italian influences, the menu is sure to satisfy many palates, with everything made from scratch."
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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"We chose this restaurant due to its high ratings, and it was incredible. We had a party of 13 including 5 children across two tables. Everything from the food..."
Michael John's Restaurant (MJ's)
Michael John's Restaurant (MJ's)
4.6 (399 ratings)
French-influenced American haunt featuring a steak- & seafood-heavy menu in polished surrounds.
1040 Carlton Arms Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34208, USA
Steak houseFine dining restaurant
Chart House
Chart House
4.2 (1017 ratings)
High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with view.
201 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228, USA
Seafood restaurantAmerican restaurantBanquet hallFine dining restaurantRestaurantSteak house
Miguel's Restaurant
Miguel's Restaurant
4.7 (412 ratings)
Eclectic eatery providing classic French & continental choices, with a bar, wine list & catering.
6631 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242, USA
French restaurantContinental restaurantEuropean restaurantFine dining restaurantRestaurant
Cafe L'Europe
Cafe L'Europe
4.3 (176 ratings)
Old-world ambiance provides a warm vibe in this Continental cafe with views of St. Armands Circle.
431 St Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
European restaurantBarContinental restaurantFine dining restaurantFrench restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Lido Key Vacations
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"This French-inspired St. Armands Circle restaurant offers a romantic with live piano music on Friday and Saturday nights. Opening its doors in 1973, this restaurant was originally the location of John Ringling’s real estate business. The beverages and entrees are a feast for the eyes and the palate."
Mentioned by visitsarasota.com
Restaurants
"The "Grande Dame" of area restaurants, the award-winning cuisine of Cafe L'Europe strikes the perfect balance between tradition and innovation, featuring creative..."
Tamiami Tap
Tamiami Tap
4.5 (196 ratings)
711 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
RestaurantDog cafeFine dining restaurantLive music barSmall plates restaurant

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Daiquiri Deck St. Armands Circle
Daiquiri Deck St. Armands Circle
4.3 (1545 ratings)
Vibrant upstairs spot offering oysters & other seafood, plus frozen daiquiris & live music.
325 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Seafood restaurantBarCatererFamily restaurantRestaurant
Baker & Wife
Baker & Wife
4.5 (254 ratings)
2157 Siesta Dr, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA
American restaurantBar
Mandeville Beer Garden
Mandeville Beer Garden
4.4 (721 ratings)
Brewhouse offering indoor/outdoor seating, plus burgers, sandwiches, sausages & craft beers.
428 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
RestaurantBarBeer gardenEvent venue

Popular Gardens in Sarasota

Children's Garden
Children's Garden
4.5 (273 ratings)4 (74 ratings)
Kid-focused garden combines playground structures & plenty of places to explore in an outdoor setup.
1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
PlaygroundNature & ParksBotanical gardenGift shopGardens
Mentioned by Luxury Columnist
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"One of the most popular things to do in Sarasota with kids is to visit The Children’s Garden. There are fun storybook readings and many other activities like weekly art and gardening classes. A maze, pirate ship, secret garden, tree fort and three little pigs’ house are just some of the attractions."
Mentioned by Consistently Curious
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"Discover a world of wonder during a visit to the Sarasota Children’s Garden. This darling garden has plenty of activities and events planned with kids in mind. From rock hunts to storytimes, there is always something magical happening at the Sarasota Children’s Garden."
Secret Garden at The Ringling
Secret Garden at The Ringling
4.8 (42 ratings)
5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
Garden
Mentioned by Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
"The Dwarf Garden showcases stone statues that the Ringlings brought back with them during their years of travel in Europe."
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus
4.6 (409 ratings)4.5 (337 ratings)
Outdoor complex combining a prehistoric site, 19th-century buildings & extensive gardens.
337 N Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistory museumHistoric SitesGardensNature & Wildlife Areas

Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Sarasota

Palma Sola Causeway Park
Palma Sola Causeway Park
4.5 (322 ratings)
Horse-riding & kayaking are popular activities along this sandy strip of land with picnic tables.
9917 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209, USA
ParkPublic beach
Mentioned by cityofbradenton.com
Bradenton Parks
"The Palma Sola Causeway isn't an actual park, but it's one of the area's most popular recreational spots. The causeway is the portion of State Road 64 that spans Palma Sola Bay between west Bradenton and Perico Island. The popularity of the causeway as a recreational spot prompted the City to improve the lighting and sidewalks and add parking bollards and landscaping."
Joe's Eats & Sweets
Joe's Eats & Sweets
4 (714 ratings)
Bright, cheery stop serving a range of sweets such as creative ice cream scoops, sundaes & fudge.
219 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217, USA
Ice cream shop
Norma Lloyd Park
Norma Lloyd Park
5 (20 ratings)
2305 13th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208, USA
Park
Mentioned by cityofbradenton.com
Bradenton Parks
"Norma Lloyd came to Bradenton from Terre Haute, IN in 1971 and became a local hero for rallying local resources and volunteers to expand Little League and softball offerings in the city and county. After years of fighting for local kids to have a place to play, and of acting as coach, scorekeeper, umpire, administrator and doing any other thing that needed to be done, Norma Lloyd Park was named for her in1995. Amenities at the park include batting cages, picnic tables, a pond, playgrounds, a football field, little league and tee ball fields."

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