Guidebook for Sarasota
Food Scene
Waterfront dining and seafood. Outdoor patio for casual dining, upstairs dining room for fine dining.
257 locals recommend
marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaWaterfront dining and seafood. Outdoor patio for casual dining, upstairs dining room for fine dining.
New, hot restaurant! Food is delicious, fresh and flavorful. Choose your own toppings and sauce (similar to Chipotle) but all housemade and fresher! Inexpensive, fast and fresh. Say hi to Malin, the friendly owner.
23 locals recommend
Screaming Goat Taqueria
6566 Superior AveNew, hot restaurant! Food is delicious, fresh and flavorful. Choose your own toppings and sauce (similar to Chipotle) but all housemade and fresher! Inexpensive, fast and fresh. Say hi to Malin, the friendly owner.
Burritos Mexican Grill
2700 Stickney Point RdPuccini's
2881 Clark RdItalian food. BYOB, cash only. Chef's table is recommended.
Amazing frozen custard. Also serve fresh sandwiches and salads.
11 locals recommend
Sweetberries Frozen Custard
2881 Clark RdAmazing frozen custard. Also serve fresh sandwiches and salads.
Local stop for fresh seafood and neighborhood atmosphere.
150 locals recommend
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailLocal stop for fresh seafood and neighborhood atmosphere.
Bangkok Restaurant
4791 Swift RdFresh, delicious Thai food for dine-in or takeaway.
All-you-can-eat buffet with fresh salad bar, soups, entrees (including vegetarian options) and desserts. Low prices.
Sweet Tomatoes
4994 S Tamiami TrailAll-you-can-eat buffet with fresh salad bar, soups, entrees (including vegetarian options) and desserts. Low prices.
Starbucks
1375 S Tamiami TrailBonefish Grill
8101 Cooper Creek BlvdSmacks Burgers & Shakes
2407 Bee Ridge RdFreshly-made burgers, shakes and fries.
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
5353 S Tamiami TrailBreakfast/brunch cafe with large plates and healthy options. Open 7am-2:30pm daily.
16 locals recommend
First Watch
3706 Cattlemen RdBreakfast/brunch cafe with large plates and healthy options. Open 7am-2:30pm daily.
Brooklyn Bagels & Deli
6970 S Beneva RdAuthentic NYC bagels & bialys in Sarasota.
Parks & Nature
Nokomis Public Beach
115 S Casey Key RdCrescent Beach
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StHiking trails and waterways to enjoy Florida's greenery and animal life. Enjoy the Myakka Canopy Walkway and Observation Tower.
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Hiking trails and waterways to enjoy Florida's greenery and animal life. Enjoy the Myakka Canopy Walkway and Observation Tower.
Turtle Beach
Kayaks and paddle boards to rent at the marina.
St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf BlvdBradenton Beach
Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrLido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr#1 beach in the USA! Beautiful white sand beaches and clear blue water.
798 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
#1 beach in the USA! Beautiful white sand beaches and clear blue water.
Arts & Culture
Collection of fascinating works by Salvador Dali & special exhibits. http://thedali.org/
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdCollection of fascinating works by Salvador Dali & special exhibits. http://thedali.org/
Sarasota has a rich circus history through John Ringling. Enjoy a show at Circus Sarasota https://circusarts.org/
15 locals recommend
The Circus Arts Conservatory | Sarasota
2075 Bahia Vista StSarasota has a rich circus history through John Ringling. Enjoy a show at Circus Sarasota https://circusarts.org/
Local artist items for sale, antiques and boutiques. The "Art Walk" is the third Friday of each month from 5-9pm, October through May. http://towlescourt.com/
14 locals recommend
Towles Court Artist Colony
1938 Adams LnLocal artist items for sale, antiques and boutiques. The "Art Walk" is the third Friday of each month from 5-9pm, October through May. http://towlescourt.com/
Visit the Circus Museum, Museum of Art and Ca' d'Zan, the beautiful Venetian-inspired home of John Ringling and his wife. https://www.ringling.org/
305 locals recommend
Ringling Museum station
Visit the Circus Museum, Museum of Art and Ca' d'Zan, the beautiful Venetian-inspired home of John Ringling and his wife. https://www.ringling.org/
Shopping
World's Attic Thrift Shop
700 N Beneva RdClean store with unique finds.
High end stores, small boutiques and cafes in an open-air setting. Lido Beach is nearby.
358 locals recommend
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirHigh end stores, small boutiques and cafes in an open-air setting. Lido Beach is nearby.
Sarasota Pavillion strip mall has lots of shops and restaurants: Publix grocery store, Marshalls, Ross, Stein Mart, Five Below, Plato's Closet, Michaels, Bed Bath & Beyond, Panera, Hooters, Five Guys, Bank of America, Suntrust Bank.
7 locals recommend
Sarasota Pavilion
6507 S Tamiami TrailSarasota Pavillion strip mall has lots of shops and restaurants: Publix grocery store, Marshalls, Ross, Stein Mart, Five Below, Plato's Closet, Michaels, Bed Bath & Beyond, Panera, Hooters, Five Guys, Bank of America, Suntrust Bank.
Westfield Siesta Key
3501 S Tamiami TrailPremium outlet stores such as: Adidas, Bath & Body Works, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Cole Haan, Dooney & Bourke, J. Crew, Kate Spade, Lacoste, Le Creuset, Michael Kors, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Sunglass Hut, Under Armour, Yankee Candle. http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/ellenton/stores
194 locals recommend
Ellenton Premium Outlets
5461 Factory Shops BlvdPremium outlet stores such as: Adidas, Bath & Body Works, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Cole Haan, Dooney & Bourke, J. Crew, Kate Spade, Lacoste, Le Creuset, Michael Kors, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Sunglass Hut, Under Armour, Yankee Candle. http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/ellenton/stores
Essentials
Dollar Tree
4880 S Tamiami TrailCheap travel size toiletries, beach toys and inexpensive extras.
Sarasota Pavillion also has lots of shops and restaurants: Publix grocery store, Marshalls, Ross, Stein Mart, Five Below, Plato's Closet, Michaels, Bed Bath & Beyond, Panera, Hooters, Five Guys, Bank of America, Suntrust Bank.
74 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Sarasota Pavilion
6543 S Tamiami TrailSarasota Pavillion also has lots of shops and restaurants: Publix grocery store, Marshalls, Ross, Stein Mart, Five Below, Plato's Closet, Michaels, Bed Bath & Beyond, Panera, Hooters, Five Guys, Bank of America, Suntrust Bank.
Grab a couple of Publix subs and chips for a day at the beach!
23 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at The Landings
4840 S Tamiami TrailGrab a couple of Publix subs and chips for a day at the beach!
Trader Joe's
4101 S Tamiami TrailEntertainment & Activities
Sarasota Kennel Club has a poker room (One Eyed Jack's) and dog track. Good for gambling and rainy days.
11 locals recommend
Sarasota Kennel Club
5400 Bradenton RdSarasota Kennel Club has a poker room (One Eyed Jack's) and dog track. Good for gambling and rainy days.
Casino (table games & slots), bars, restaurants and shopping.
376 locals recommend
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient RdCasino (table games & slots), bars, restaurants and shopping.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyEverything Else
Hot Yoga 4 You
4021 Clark RdWarm/hot yoga classes.
Prana Yoga and Healing Center
3840 S Osprey AveIyengar & Kundalini
Yoga From the Heart
2010 Pine TerraceOpen yoga classes & beginner classes.
CircuSoul Yoga
4141 S Tamiami TrailWarm/hot yoga classes & aerial yoga; $5 class options.