Guidebook for Sarasota
Food Scene
They make great sandwiches!
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Publix Super Market at Bay Street
2031 Bay StThey make great sandwiches!
Best pizza in SRQ, and they have garlic knots!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Solorzano Bros. - Webber St.
3604 Webber StBest pizza in SRQ, and they have garlic knots!
Starbucks
1375 S Tamiami TrailA 5 minute walk.
Pet friendly patio seating. Great breakfast / lunch!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fresh Start Cafe
630 S Orange AvePet friendly patio seating. Great breakfast / lunch!
Bring your dog, order a beer, funnel cake fries and play some ping pong.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mandeville Beer Garden
428 N Lemon AveBring your dog, order a beer, funnel cake fries and play some ping pong.
Wait for the tables out back, get the Tuna Tiradito, you won't be sorry.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cottage
153 Avenida MessinaWait for the tables out back, get the Tuna Tiradito, you won't be sorry.
Hob Nob Drive In Restaurant
1701 N Washington BlvdGreat burgers.
Munchies 420 Cafe
6639 Superior AveOpen 4:20pm to 4:20am, seriously.
Breakfast/Brunch in Siesta Key, get the Walt's Way Waffle.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sun Garden Cafe
210 Avenida MaderaBreakfast/Brunch in Siesta Key, get the Walt's Way Waffle.
Hot dogs and water views. Plenty of parking when St. Armand's Circle is too crowded.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Old Salty Dog City island
1601 Ken Thompson PkwyHot dogs and water views. Plenty of parking when St. Armand's Circle is too crowded.
Excellent food and great views.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
412 Gulf of Mexico DrExcellent food and great views.
Waffle Stop Inc
660 S Washington BlvdElvis ate here.
Taco Bell
855 S Tamiami TrailIt is open until 4am.
McDonald's
787 Washington BlvdAll day breakfast.
Jersey Mike's Subs
2031 Bahia Vista StCheesesteak Philly (American cheese) with hot pepper relish.
Panera Bread
1277 S Tamiami TrailIt is Panera Bread.
P.F. Chang's
766 S Osprey AveIt is P.F. Chang's.
White tablecloth restaurant.
http://bestfood.com/
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Michael's On East
1212 S East AveWhite tablecloth restaurant.
http://bestfood.com/
JDubs Poolside on Tap, excellent seafood, awesome staff.
150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailJDubs Poolside on Tap, excellent seafood, awesome staff.
Brick's Smoked Meats
1528 State StExcellent BBQ
Tamiami Tap
711 S Osprey AveLarge outside patio. Pet friendly.
Parks & Nature
A botanical garden on the water, what more could you ask for? We are members and Lera is on the Associates Board.
433 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardines Botánicos Marie Selby
1534 Mound StA botanical garden on the water, what more could you ask for? We are members and Lera is on the Associates Board.
Skatepark, outdoor cafe, walking/jogging trails, children's playground, tennis courts.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Payne Park
2010 Adams LnSkatepark, outdoor cafe, walking/jogging trails, children's playground, tennis courts.
Amazing white sand beach. Get there early before all the parking is gone.
798 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Siesta Beach
Amazing white sand beach. Get there early before all the parking is gone.
Alligators, bird watching, and hiking. The lookout tower and the tree walk are incredible.
382 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Alligators, bird watching, and hiking. The lookout tower and the tree walk are incredible.
600-acre community park. Visitors can get on the water in a kayak, rowboat or stand up paddle board. Walk, run or bike. Host of the 2017 World Rowing Championship.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nathan Benderson Park
5851 Nathan Benderson Cir600-acre community park. Visitors can get on the water in a kayak, rowboat or stand up paddle board. Walk, run or bike. Host of the 2017 World Rowing Championship.
Locals beach. Small beach with limited parking but great views of South Lido Park.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shell Beach
Locals beach. Small beach with limited parking but great views of South Lido Park.
Sightseeing
Great walk and wonderful park for exercise, bay views and ogling at beautiful boats. Have a picture in front of the Unconditional Surrender statue.
Bayfront Drive
Bayfront DriveGreat walk and wonderful park for exercise, bay views and ogling at beautiful boats. Have a picture in front of the Unconditional Surrender statue.
Burns Square
Food, movies, shops...stop by Owen's Fish Camp.
Shopping, restaurants, bars, art festivals, car shows.
297 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleShopping, restaurants, bars, art festivals, car shows.
Take a walk over the bridge and take in the views of Sarasota.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
John Ringling Causeway
John Ringling CausewayTake a walk over the bridge and take in the views of Sarasota.
If Siesta Key Public Beach is too crowded you can have better luck parking and going to the beach here.
Turtle Beach
If Siesta Key Public Beach is too crowded you can have better luck parking and going to the beach here.
Ringling Museum station
Drinks & Nightlife
Bring your dog for a sunset drink.
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrBring your dog for a sunset drink.
You can watch a game, grab a drink and eat after 10:00 pm.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gecko’s Grill & Pub
1900 Hillview StYou can watch a game, grab a drink and eat after 10:00 pm.
Get the Monkafella's, mussels, crawfish...well pretty much anything. Eat and drink LATE, take an uber.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Monk's Steamer Bar Inc
6690 Superior AveGet the Monkafella's, mussels, crawfish...well pretty much anything. Eat and drink LATE, take an uber.
Pool tables, an arcade, beer and Go- Karts.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Livingston's Amusements
5947 Clark Center AvePool tables, an arcade, beer and Go- Karts.
The Shamrock Pub
2257 Ringling BlvdGreat local bar.
Arts & Culture
Sarasota Art Museum
1001 S Tamiami TrailArt museum, circus museum, and Ca' d'Zan, the Ringlings' mansion, which has been restored, along with the historic Asolo Theater.
540 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdArt museum, circus museum, and Ca' d'Zan, the Ringlings' mansion, which has been restored, along with the historic Asolo Theater.
The Sarasota Opera is in now in its 57th season.
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
sarasota opera
61 N Pineapple AveThe Sarasota Opera is in now in its 57th season.
Ed Smith Stadium
2700 12th StHome of the Baltimore Orioles
Entertainment & Activities
Sarasota Film Festival every April. Movies are $6 all day, everyday.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Regal Hollywood - Sarasota
1993 Main StSarasota Film Festival every April. Movies are $6 all day, everyday.
Shows and classes
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Circus Arts Conservatory | Sarasota
2075 Bahia Vista StShows and classes
This is a rehab and research facility that is open for the public to enjoy. $20 for the aquarium and exhibits. You can see Manatees, sting rays, sharks and sea turtles. They also have Eco-boat tours.
532 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laboratorio y Acuario Mote Marine
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyThis is a rehab and research facility that is open for the public to enjoy. $20 for the aquarium and exhibits. You can see Manatees, sting rays, sharks and sea turtles. They also have Eco-boat tours.
Everything Else
Bahia Vista Laundromat
2037 Bahia Vista StConvenient location
The easiest airport you will ever fly into / out of. The view of Sarasota from the air is incredible.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
6000 Airport CirThe easiest airport you will ever fly into / out of. The view of Sarasota from the air is incredible.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
1700 S Tamiami Trail24 hour Emergency care
United States Postal Service
1661 Ringling BlvdIt's the Post Office
Large poker room, simulcast horse and dog racing. Live dog races October-April. ((2019 will be its final year of dog racing))
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sarasota Kennel Club
5400 Bradenton RdLarge poker room, simulcast horse and dog racing. Live dog races October-April. ((2019 will be its final year of dog racing))
Best selections of plants, herbs, and planters. Extremely helpful staff. I wouldn't go any where else.
Your Farm & Garden
735 S Beneva RdBest selections of plants, herbs, and planters. Extremely helpful staff. I wouldn't go any where else.
Great beach with a public parking lot.
442 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa de Lido Key
400 Benjamin Franklin DrGreat beach with a public parking lot.
Comedy Club with your typical two (2) drink/food minimum per person.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
1923 Ringling BlvdComedy Club with your typical two (2) drink/food minimum per person.
Music, Plays, Improv...a little bit of everything.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Florida Studio Theatre
1241 N Palm AveMusic, Plays, Improv...a little bit of everything.