Sarasota area Favorites
Sightseeing
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdVenice Fishing Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SHas great restaurant right on the pier. Make reservation
Historic Downtown Venice, FL
101 W Venice AveDowntown
Family
Tampa Aquarium Service
4605 Reece RdIt has great tour guides. Do not recommended for kids younger than 4-5
9 locals recommend
Croc Encounters
8703 Bowles RdIt has great tour guides. Do not recommended for kids younger than 4-5
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdSmugglers Cove Adventure Golf
3815 N Tamiami TrailMarie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StRelax
Siesta Beach
Best beach in the world! White sand and endless fun
Boca Grande
My favorite beach! Located on a small island. Worth the drive
Nokomis Public Beach
115 S Casey Key RdVenice Fishing Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SLido Beach
Anna Maria Island
Englewood Beach
Beach RoadFood scene
Dockside Waterfront Grill
509 N Tamiami TrailDelicious seafood with a nice view
Made in Italy
117 W Venice AveDelicious wood fire pizza
Screaming Goat Taqueria
6566 Superior AveDelicious tacos but more for spice lovers
Napulè Restaurant
7129 S Tamiami TrailFine dining. Tastes like Italy
Our family favorite! Kids eat free with two adult orders and they make THE best sangria!
23 locals recommend
Pinchers
900 Venetia Bay BlvdOur family favorite! Kids eat free with two adult orders and they make THE best sangria!
Korean Ssam Bar
1303 N Washington BlvdDelicious and popular hot spot
Sharky’s On The Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SIchiban Restaurant & Sushi Bar
2724 Stickney Point RdFor sushi lovers
Gold Rush BBQ
661 S Tamiami TrailAmazing BBQ
Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge Landings
4910 S Tamiami TrailPollo Tropical
5415 Fruitville RdQuick delivery. Delicious chicken!
It’s like you are eating at grandmas house! Order or go through buffet. Amazon Bakery is in the same building as well as handmade crafts for sale
109 locals recommend
Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista StIt’s like you are eating at grandmas house! Order or go through buffet. Amazon Bakery is in the same building as well as handmade crafts for sale
Fork & Hen SRQ
KOJO
Fine dining
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailKasa Sushi Japanese Restaurant
4195 N Tamiami TrailSiesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean BlvdChayhana Vostok
Uzbek cuisine
Apollonia Grill - Landings Sarasota
Fine dining
Almazónica Cervecería & Peruvian Eatery
Personal favorite!
Kore Steakhouse
Korean BBQ
Mama Leone's Italian Restaurant
2300 N Tamiami TrailOphelia's on the Bay
9105 Midnight Pass RdFine dining. Perfect for dinner date!
Apulia Osteria Italiana
THE BEST Italian food hands down! Open for dinner only
Coffee shop
Parlor Doughnuts
Black Gold Coffee Roasters
2385 E Venice AveBreakfast
Toasted Mango Cafe
430 N Tamiami TrailMy favorite breakfast place! Try their omelets
First Watch
3706 Cattlemen RdQuick and healthy breakfast! Good portion size
The Breakfast Cottage
2301 N Tamiami TrailTuesdays are buy one get one free!
Skillets - Venice - Village Shoppes
4115 S Tamiami TrailBest eggs Benedict in town
Max's Table
115 S Tamiami TrailAmazing pancakes