Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Sarasota
14 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"So incredible! We went to Michaels on East for lunch today. We planned on going somewhere less nice but it was closed so we went here in shorts and..."
Angel Roe
"It is rare that you can predict 100% that a restaurant will proved an excellent experience. Michael's on East never has an "off night!" The food is..."
Ricki Lyon le Vine
"Fabulous food and service. Ask for Paul to be your server. He will not disappoint. Filet was spectacular as was the snapper and Chilean sea bass...."
Diane Olkowski Luscombe
"What an incredible experience. We were greeted at the door by two people, just after we valeted our car. Stepped into a gourmet experience. It was..."
Shannon Kratz
"We had a spectacular evening here. Eddie C was our waiter, and it was the level of service you had aspired to get when frequenting an establishment..."
Ehrin S
"Beautiful scenery, lovely music, delicious food, and amazing service. Freddy was our server, and he was extremely kind. I was a little sad about..."
Jenavieve Angandja
"One of the best restaurants we have been to. Wade was an excellent server and even gave us a tour after our dinner. Michael came over to make sure..."
Jenn Healey
"I had the swordfish and it was outstanding. Drinks, salad and dessert all very good. We need to get there more..."
Becky Denny
"Michael's for Thanksgiving was fabulous! The traditional Turkey dinner was to-die-for and tasted homemade! Service was the best and we always love..."
Susan Molnar
"Elevated Fine Dining experience. Beautiful atmosphere, amazing service and the food is presented and flavored to..."
Marina Goncharenko
"Incredible experience. Our server made the dinner even more awesome. Tamas was on the spot, very personal and professional. He was timely and not..."
Raj Nadkarni
"I have been here twice and they never fail to impress me. I got "The Prime," which is a steak for two. It was great, we finished the whole thing! The..."
Faith B
"The team at Michael’s made my wedding at Selby Gardens absolutely amazing. Not a single bad thing was said from any guest about their food —..."
"We went to angelo's for my gf's birthday and got treated like family. She got two roses andwe had our meal cooked in front of us at our table. The..."
Alex Vance
"Thank god we found out that Angelo opened his own Restaurant and we can not say enough good things about our dining experience. This is one of a kind..."
Manfred Sablowski
"Thank you, Angelo, for the fabulous meal on Wednesday evening. We were very impressed and just today felt like eating again...everything was..."
Shirley Parrott Lippi
"We had the pleasure of dining here last night and it was amazing!!!!! We were greeted at the door with a sample of delicious sparkling wine and..."
Trish Cianci-Deckard
"Very cozy classy Italian ... owners Angelo and Marco make you feel like family!! Perfect date place for special occasion .... get a bottle of wine..."
Jim Young
"Tonight I finally had the chance to try Angelo’s and it did not disappoint. The food was absolutely delicious, the dessert was delectable, and the..."
Kathy Schiller Knuth
"If you are looking for a fine dining experience this is the place. Marco with his professional attention to detail and Angelo with his ability to..."
Anthony Gugliotta
"I was there for Vacation back in September and stopped in there a few times,the Service and the Food was Fantastic like 2nd to nothing! I would..."
Scotty Jones
"Love Angelo and his staff and the food is to die for. It's our night once a month or more to get great food and to get cared for completely. Happy..."
Shelly Gutowski
"Visiting Siesta Key for the week and desired an authentic italian meal. Saw Angelos on trip advisor and just had to try them when I saw the giant..."
Annie Cotten
"The service is wonderful, the food is even better, it was just an amazing night and the desert OMG was to die..."
Sharon Stewart VanPatten
"We had one of the best times tonight at Angelo's, the food was excellent, service was excellent and the violin player brought me to tears more than..."
Suzi Rosenbaum
"DELICIOUS. One of the best authentic Italian restaurants in town. Courteous staff, nice atmosphere and most importantly AMAZING FOOD! My wife is..."
Tom Lelyo
"Went last night and there's no word to describe the experience. Had the veal with eggplant and it was fabulous. Not to mention falling in love with..."
Lauraine Sylvester
"Excellent!!!!! Great food with over the top presentation. Awesome..."
Misoon Whang
"FANTASTIC RESTAURANT! Incredible food, ambience, very romantic not to mention that Angelo is the best host ever!! Last night we were also..."
PAUL DOWLING
"Hands down one of the best if not the BEST Italian meals in Sarasota. From start to finish our experience was amazing! We started off the night with..."
toebee
"We had a lovely dinner for 4. The service was perfect. Everything was explained, and they went out of their way to make each dish perfect. We even..."
mark anthony johnson
"When we arrived (without a reservation I might add) we were greeted with a smile and quickly seated. At our table, Chef Angelo came over, took away..."
Kellie Wang
"If you haven't been to Angelo's then you need to go. This is NOT a sauce and pasta joint, it's a Italian restaurant! The wine list is great, the..."
Chris Cramer
"We didn't expect anything more than your typical Italian restaurant, and we were blown away. Live music, the antipasti was amazing, the chef brought..."
Timothy Smith
"Our dining experience was fantastic! From the moment we entered until we left, the service was great, food was wonderful and Angelo is an amazing and..."
Holly Whitaker
"Very nice experience. Waiters and staff where very friendly. Great food, great date with my wife. We don't get a chance to do this to often..."
Leon Wagler
"Went for our 11 month anniversary of dating to our engagement nite. Made our reservations in advance and notified of needing to make it a special..."
Zachary Preuss
"Marco really took care of us. The escargot was amazing and the fish filet prepared table side was absolutely fantastic. In fact, all of the dishes..."
"Went to Libby's last night to hear the Amazing band (that plays on the 3rd Thursday of every month). Ordered the Florida salad and the caprese..."
Miriam Brinson Flowerree
"excellent, novel food with superb service. power veggies, grilled tuna, flatbread appy, it's all to die for. and Jessica the waitress is..."
Larry Marion
"A favorite place! A happy place! Sometimes a secret place to escape. Good food, my favorite wine and a new friend with plenty secrets to share, lol...."
Lisa Tomarelli
"We had a large group (10) and experienced great service, food, and drink! No pressure to leave until we were ready. Theo was a great waiter with a..."
Jeanne Simpson
"We went for Easter Brunch it was excellent!! The food and service were perfect!! Will definitely go back for Mothers Day!!
Highly highly..."
Geri Baran Jaques
"We have had a fantastic night walking down Lido Beach , and then having a few beers and cocktails at Libby's Cafe Bar. Hats off to you guys for..."
David James Yates
"I have eaten here since it opened. Lunch at least twice a month. Burgers to die for. The stuffed cheese burger best. Full menu and bar. Meat loaf!!!..."
Ronald Greenberg
"The ambiance was trendy and comfortable Parking was close and convenient. Food both pleasing to the eye and palette! I highly recommend a..."
LaRae Sas
"This is our favorite go to restaurant. We always do the early bird specials ( $16.95 for 3 courses and a glass of wine) and happy hour. The food is..."
Cheryl A. Whalen
"Great restaurant with open air sidewalk seating, delicious menu options, and friendly staff, near downtown Sarasota. Fabulous Sunday brunch with..."
George Hutter
"Best place to spend a Wednesday night. They do wine Wednesday where all bottles of wine are half price. The food is great as well, I always want to..."
Keagan Collins
"Great place to hang out, both indoor, outdoor or even in the bar area. We tried their tuna tataki, Avocado egg rolls and rock shrimp & blue crab..."
Hanny M
"The appetizers were amazing! I can’t even say enough good things about them. The Mac and cheese balls are insanely good. My teen daughter and I..."
Brittany -
"SO GOOD! Every meal we had was awesome and the salads are huge. Drinks were also..."
Brette Baughman
"We took my mother here for Mother's day. As expected they were very busy, however we had reservations. We were seated indoors very quickly.
We..."
Stuber Velasquez
"I was able to sit at the bar on a pretty busy Friday night. Service was great, the atmosphere and nice, and the food hit the spot. I had the 8oz..."
Ashley Sweeney
"Every aspect of this place was amazing. The staff was helpful - water constantly filled and ready to help but not hovering.
Ok, the food…..."
Brian Vinson
"Tiffany is the best server! So knowledgeable and kind! She made our experience amazing! The food was so great too. Stand outs were the mac and cheese..."
Lauren Avellanet
"I stopped by Libby’s for a quick bite while traveling as i have heard endlessly of their stellar reputation. I was thrilled to find this..."
Champagneandpaws
"Being vegan I appreciate variety of choices that were on menu . The double impossible burger was more than enough food and ALL vegan. Sauce, cheese..."
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"From the moment you walk into Libby's, you are greeted with warm and welcoming ambiance. The decor is chic yet comfortable, and the staff are..."
"I celebrated my anniversary with my wife and we loved it.
First we had a nice personalized card when we came in and they gave us a free dessert.
The..."
Chifaa Dorhmi
"We were new to the town so we didn’t know which restaurant to go with the seafood, so we picked from the suggested nearby list from Google map, and..."
Hung Nguyen
"This trip to Duvals was for a celebration of life. We had their free shuttle pick up our group of 8 at Lido Beach Resort, and transported us to..."
Peter Hayes
"We were tourists for a weekend in Sarasota and this was our first stop, we make a great choice, it was a great foodie experience. They’re..."
Laura Espejo
"I had the caesar salad wrap with blackened shrimp. Quite tasty. The shrimp were seasoned well and tender.
My friend ordered the shrimp and crab..."
Glenn H
"This place is phenomenal! The ambiance, the drinks and the food is DELICIOUS!!! Everything was perfectly seasoned and the drinks were nice and strong..."
Tamia S
"We went there on a Tuesday for lunch. Duval’s was recommended by our best friends. We chose to make reservations about a week prior so I’m not..."
Yannick Malga
"Very good restaurant! Arlene was great at the hostess stand. Jesse is the best server in the restaurant. Chef Jeff was very kind and polite. We..."
Oses Mijas
"If you're in the Sarasota area, I highly recommend Duval's. The catch of the day (Grouper), Fish and Chips and Seafood Bruschetta were all fantastic...."
"A staple Seafood Restaurant downtown. One of my favorite Shrimp Po Boys & Pan Seared Salmon. Also huge fan of the Key Lime..."
Marina Goncharenko
"This place is amazing. Let me start off by saying I booked a reservation ahead of time and made sure I picked an inside booth. I in fact did not. I..."
Heather Jones
"Found Duval’s listed as the best seafood in Sarasota, made reservations online, and were seated promptly upon arrival. The fresh bread and butter..."
Caleb Jones
"Had the bouillabaisse with the pasta, it was extremely good. Extremely good flavor balance with acidity and richness, tomato flavor was balanced..."
Brian James
"This restaurant had AMAZING food! It was SO GOOD! Our Waiter was friendly and knowledgeable of the area. He had a fun sense of humor as well. His..."
John Joy
"We ate for lunch and sat outside. There were only a few tables filled but the service was slow. Good thing the food was good and it somewhat made..."
"Food came out quickly and was very good. The chips with blue cheese were very good. Servers were great and helpful while we had a fussy..."
Kevin George
"This place was amazing! We sat in the bar area the bartender/waitress was so sweet and took good care of us. And the food was soooo good. I had the..."
Julie Deater
"A nice sports bar for a good bite. Stopped in for a late afternoon lunch, and had the pleasure of being waited on by the lovely Stephanie. She was..."
Amber Kennedy
"This place has something for everyone. They have a great menu with a variety of selections. The food was great. I particularly liked the Ramen noodle..."
Lauren Parkins
"Great food, Great Service, Great Atmosphere with plenty of seating! Thanks Stephanie! Bonus Large bar with ample space and loads of..."
Lissa Florida
"This is one of my favorite bay area restaurants and this is my favorite location. The right game is always on and when you don't want the game they..."
Evan Anderson
"Very relaxing at the time I went. Get Atmosphere, food was excellent and very nice..."
Ronnie Monix
"Our server was precious! She had the best personality. The food not only looked good it was..."
Sheila Bland Mabbott
"Very cool inviting place with sports bar Gecko theme and lots of TV’s. Went for lunch with my 6 year old Grandson and he was entertained from the..."
Jeanette T
"Such a great spot! Today was the perfect day to sit outside! The food is always consistent and friendly staff! Poke bowl is so yummy! Blue cheese,..."
"Update: Dropped into Sophie’s with some out of town friends. Ditto on the previous review! The service team from the Manager Mark welcomed us back,..."
mk
"Hidden in Saks 5th Ave, great place to unwind from Shopping at the UTC..."
Oliver Mueller
"Sophie's at Saks is a real gem. If you are looking for a cozy place to grab a delicious bite, that could double as artwork. The kitchen is amazing..."
Camille Wynter
"The Avenue is the best burger I've ever eaten...the texture of the meat and the accompaniments were perfect, the onions sweet, the tomato just right..."
Beatriz Dattoli
"We had lunch. Everything was delicious. Service was 5 star. We enjoyed the special of day appetizer with baked brie, then sandwiches: lobster..."
linda leader
"This is luxury dining but, believe me, treat yourself. I took cleopatra to lunch here and it was scrumptious. Waitstaff was very friendly and..."
Angelo Guido
"Wonderful experience! Excellent atmosphere, service, and food! The burger was delicious. My wife and I had the truffle fries, and started off..."
Bill H.
"Awesome staff Mike, Dino and Maddy always with a charming smile on. This place is the absolute best for a lunch after some shopping. 5 star..."
Elliot Ponce
"Very easy to find on the 2nd floor Of Saks. Great atmosphere with a large outside patio that also includes a bar. Food is delicious and the drinks..."
Steven Henderson
"Great service, good flavored salad, all staff wore masks, cleaned table & chairs between customers...enjoyable..."
"This is the second time I have enjoyed this wonderful new restaurant. The Decour is so bright and lovely. They have gluten-free and vegetarian and..."
Dale Clancy
"Really tasty food. It was my first time going after seeing it on Instagram. There is a lot of options for vegans and vegetarians and meat..."
Jazzny Washer
"Very tasty, unique dishes with a focus on whole foods and clean ingredients. The service was wonderful. If I lived locally I’d be..."
Marilyn Flores
"Cute and delicious restaurant. Loved the pad Thai spring rolls & vegan pizza. Will be back..."
Paige Ellermets
"10 stars!!!! What a great addition to Sarasota. It’s so refreshing to have vegan/vegetarian/healthy options restaurant that isn’t the same..."
Katy Laforce
"Amazing experience. Clean, healthy and really tasty food. My wife ordered a cauliflower bread pizza and it was delicious. Our two boys had burger and..."
Daniel Ramos
"Wow! What a great surprise! Thought we we try out this restaurant after walking out of another downtown restaurant that didn’t have anyone come to..."
Cindy
"I love this place! We need a healthy alternative with a comfortable atmosphere! Once you go you will be hooked! The food is Yummy! I also needed a..."
Beth Ann Harris
"This place is always delicious! I usually get the veggie grilled cheese or a flatbread which I love. Last night on a whim I decided to try the..."
Sara R
"This is a great option for vegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters. The menu is very extensive and also includes gluten free options. We started with..."
"We had a birthday celebration for one of our friends last weekend.
It was a big group of people.
Everyone enjoyed their experience.
The service was..."
Fatima Konkel
"Listen, make sure that you ask for Belle as your server!
Belle has a smile that can light up any room, her ability to pay attention to you during..."
Chosen Angel
"I was expecting to see upscale place since they are at the UTC. but it’s ok for casual dining
Food was good. We ordered calamari for appetizer and..."
Ruslana Studio
"Came for happy hour and was happily surprised with the selections for cheap. Got the nuggets, meatballs, sliders, and chicken satay. Portions were..."
Josh Haddad
"First time here was great! Our server Bryce was very friendly and provided phenomenal service! I had a poki bowl, which was very appetizing; all of..."
Mando Martinez
"Went there few times actually. Tried different food and drinks. Last time I visited was for happy hour and got their chicken satay (their peanut..."
Hanny M
"Jason was terrific! Excellent attentive service! Jason did an amazing job informing us of happy hour specials, and frequently returned to our table..."
Bobby Whalen
"This was our first time dining here and definitely won’t be the last! Our server Robert was phenomenal!!! So attentive and on point! The food..."
Danielle Totton
"Had a fantastic dining experience at Kona! The atmosphere was inviting, and the service provided by Shayla was exceptional. She was attentive,..."
Bronique Syska
"First Drew was completely amazing he recommended the spicy crunchy tuna role it was amazing! But nothing was more amazing than the service! Ask to..."
"Very nice outside atmosphere. There was alot going on but the foot traffic wasn't bad at all. The service was excellent. The food, well the chicken..."
Zee Vee
"An excellent meal and service! The stone crab was amazing, as well as the dip that came out with our oysters. We got our Apple Tatin a la Mode to go,..."
Maral Noori
"It is rare that I give a 5-star review to anything. Especially to a restaurant and more specifically to a seafood restaurant.
I have eaten a lot of..."
Jason Lanier
"Excellent, fresh seafood and good drinks. Highly recommend the Wahoo! It was perfect. Get it with green beans and risotto. Those were wonderful as..."
C Louis
"Arrived around 5pm. The hostess was very nice and seated us immediately. Our wait staff arrived and we all requested water because it was very hot..."
Chris K
"With so many wonderful choices, we could not decide on entrees. We decided to sample a variety of small plates. We started with the oyster sampler of..."
Joe Pezzulich
"Surf and turf was good but warning the crab legs came ice cold I was not expecting that, unfortunately my mashed potatoes were also cold and my..."
Kimberly Hartman
"Nice spot for our anniversary dinner. Started with cocktails at the bar. Vodka martini and Manhattan. Both were made well but I was a little..."
Chris Amstutz
"Always have a great experience here! For the first, I ate inside because of the heat. The menu is updated daily. Today, my friend & I both enjoyed..."
Christine W
"Our first visit to St Armands. A friend recommended Crab and Fin. I had the Wahoo ceviche and the Wahoo entree. Would have preferred more..."
Dan Hatton
"From the minute we walked through the door, until we left, this was a fantastic dining experience! The hostess (Greer?) was so friendly and..."
Steven H
"Not every place should get a 5 star rating, in my opinion. It must go above and beyond in all facets of the dining experience, and this place hits..."
David Cajka
"This is the best restaurant in Sarasota (St. Armands Circle) hands down. The menu is fantastic and full of local seafood options. Lunch, brunch, and..."
Tim Kraska
"The epitome of fine dining. Everything was immaculate! Seafood was as fresh as it could be, and service was second to..."
Vadim
"One of the best dining experiences we have ever been able to have. The service from the reservations to our waiter were excellent. Staff truly knows..."
Eric Rohe
"First time there and our server Anthony (plus 1) made it memorable. Every selection excellent. Delicious 😋. Enjoyed and savored every..."
Laura Stevens
"We loved our delicious dinner last night. Also, the couple we were with got..."
"Being a longtime food blogger and lifelong descendant of Sicilian immigrants, I can say that Social has the best Italian menu that I've seen in..."
Beyond The River Walk Podcast
"Passing by.... We left the theater next store and wandered over to this lovely restaurant for dessert. Staff was so friendly and the atmosphere was..."
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"My husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary last night at Social and it was fantastic! The restaurant is beautifully decorated with cool..."
Jennifer Labadie Waldhauser
"Great place to go if you want a sexy cool place to hang in Sarasota. The cool chic people hang here. Drinks are great and food is fairly priced. My..."
Hank Groff
"Pleasantly surprised. Good food. Good service. Mixed drinks are good, a little on the sweet side, but still good. Great venue and..."
Ethan Roelle
"I venture back to my hometown every couple of months and always stay downtown. I have eaten at just about every restaurant in that culturally..."
Jan Strong
"Really great food! Pizza was delicious and the volcano dish was amazing!! Kevin was a fantastic waiter and really made us feel welcome, important,..."
zach reid
"Enjoyed the small plates portion of the menu -- terrific for two people to share. We also enjoyed terrific pre meal cocktails, enjoying the flavors..."
Jim Maloney
"The most delicious and unique drinks in Sarasota. They had live music at the perfect volume to still carry on conversations. RARE! Food was..."
Spencer Zeser
"We were hosting a group of firefighters from out of town and came in last minute without a reservation. The hostess sat us right away at a large..."
Holly Dennis
"I came here for a drink Saturday and the atmosphere was perfect for some evening drinks with fire pits in the back and a nice playlist running.
The..."
Carlos Hernandez
"I was invited by a long time friend at Social with my two year old son. The food was excellent. They didnt have anything to accomodate a child but..."
Venetian Flowers
"Sarasota magazine just featured Social as one of their 25 favorite places for outdoor dining. My husband and I agree. We enjoyed a delicious meal..."
Liz Novak
"Tried this for our daughters birthday with a group of 8 17-year-old girls. The tuna tartare starter was amazing. Try the meatballs for your main..."
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