Best Gelato in Sarasota

"We polled the locals who guided us to Big Olaf Creamery for some of the best ice creams in Sarasota. Located in St. Armands Circle, we found ourselves indulging in delicious creamy cones that were the envy of those passing by. Keep in mind that Big Olaf’s is a cash-only establishment."

"These excellent Siesta Key restaurants are certainly not all that visitors can enjoy on their family vacation. Ending your meal with a perfectly made sweet treat is almost always sure to make the little ones happy, and there’s no better place to do it than Big Olaf Creamery. Big Olaf Creamery is the top-rated dessert spot on Siesta Key and famous for its handmade ice cream."

"If you’re looking for a pick-me-up in the middle of the day or want to escape the hot sun, stop by Big Olaf Creamery. This hidden gem features homemade ice cream in waffle cones and any other sweet treat you might want!. They are located at 5208 Ocean Boulevard and are open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m."

"Sweet treat enthusiasts will find the focus-on-the-basics approach at Big Olaf Creamery pleasing. It’s all about ice cream, pure and unique, and there’s plenty of it to go around. The rotating menu offers different seasonal delights."

"Culver’s® is a family-favorite restaurant known for cooked-to-order ButterBurgers, handcrafted Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds. Welcome to delicious®."

"Was looking forward to eating with my family before my flight home. So we stopped here because they offer gluten free options. Everyone got to eat but me..."

"This is the only DQ that I've seen that doesn't offer hamburgers. Be nice if they did. The malts are so ..."

"I was waiting for someone to take my order and finally this dude looked me in the eye and he straight up ignored me and went to the people next to me."

"Family-owned and operated since 2009, Holy Cow Ice Cream & Other Cool Stuffoffers 36 different flavors of homemade ice cream crafted from the finest possible ingredients. They also have sugar-free, dairy-free, and frozen yogurt options. The selection changes daily but often includes interesting flavors like rum raisin, Snickers, crazy cake, coffee, pistachio, mocha almond fudge, and cappuccino Kahlua."

"The Holy Cow Ice Cream Shop is located in Holmes Beach and offers several distinct and extraordinary ice cream flavors to test out. This ice cream shop is known for its large portions and amazing flavors and textures. You can choose up to 3 flavors or more even with the smallest serving of ice cream, and there are sugar-free as well as low-fat ice cream options."

"There are many great options for ice cream in Bradenton and the surrounding area. Whether you’re in the heart of the city, out enjoying the beach on Anna Maria Island, or up in Palmetto, we’ve got you covered. Here are ten of our favorite local ice cream shops."

"Motorworks Brewing boasts the largest beer garden in Florida, complete with a spacious deck built around a magnificent 150+ year-old oak tree, a 3-hole putting green, 2 bocce ball courts, over a dozen cornhole sets, life-sized jenga, a live music stage, 22 ft. projection screen and more. Their beer is delicious but what stands out most about Motorworks is the fun atmosphere!. Also located near LECOM Park, Motoroworks is a great place to join friends for a fresh pint of beer."

"Originally built as an automobile dealership, Motorworks is Bradenton's first Craft Brewery. Coveted as the largest beer garden in Florida, complete with spacious deck built around a magnificent 150+ year-old oak tree - this brewery offers a truly unique backdrop to enjoy some authentic appetisers. The owners, Frank and Denise, strive to bring their own imaginative and innovative approach to brewing as a way of honouring the buildings storied past."

"Enjoy a craft beer or cocktail under the 150 year old oak tree and enjoy live music on a pretty regular basis. There's also a tap room if you need a little air conditioning. Visiting local breweries is one of my favorite things to do when traveling, and I can't believe it took me so long to check this one off my list."

"3 Keys is a craft brewery and family-friendly eatery featuring a weekly evolving selection of small batch, handcrafted beers in an inviting and relaxing atmosphere. Their menu consists of interesting and wholesome appetizers, sandwiches, tacos, burgers and pizzas made daily from scratch. (We recommend the tacos and the trivia nights!) They have great food specials, music, activities and community events each week."

"Had a flight of IPA's - 6 different beers (5 IPA's, 1 PA) and all were delicious. The beer provider Tony was knowledgeable and v..."

"Located off Main Street, Lila is a vegan friendly, environmentally conscious restaurant that supports local organic farmers. Lila is known for their creative plant based menu. She’s the cool kid of vegan friendly spots in Sarasota."

"Stopped in here for the first time while at the farmers market. Wanted something fresh and healthy. This place did not disappoint and Jorge gave us great..."

"Using the tagline “Gem of Spanish Restaurants,” you expect to be wowed at Columbia Restaurant, and you will be. The Columbia is probably Florida’s best-known eatery featuring Spanish and Cuban cuisine and amazing sangria and coffee. If you enjoy the sangria, buy the six-pack packet mix in the gift shop and take it home with you."

"Columbia has several restaurant locations and the one is Sarasota is located in Saint Armands Circle Restaurants area. If in Tampa try dining at the Ybor location. What makes this one of the best restaurants in Sarasota is it is open 365 days a year and has been a Florida staple since 1959!"