Guidebook for Sarasota
Food Scene
Hachi Sushi & Hibachi Grill
2300 Bee Ridge RdWonderful, affordable sushi and hibachi made fresh to order.
Indoor and outdoor seating is cash only.
Blues bands, funky outdoor self seating.
Wonderful Seafood!
They open at 4 pm. Best to make reservation or the wait could be over 1 hour. Best bet is to get there at 4 or a few minutes before that.
260 locals recommend
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtIndoor and outdoor seating is cash only.
Blues bands, funky outdoor self seating.
Wonderful Seafood!
They open at 4 pm. Best to make reservation or the wait could be over 1 hour. Best bet is to get there at 4 or a few minutes before that.
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi
100 Central AveStar Thai & Sushi
230 Avenida MaderaAbel's Ice Cream
1886 Stickney Point RdAmazing Ice Cream!
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
5353 S Tamiami TrailTiki outdoor seafood dining overlooking the creek.
Kam's Bubble Tea & Sushi
1813 Fruitville RdHH & DD
AMAZING REUBEN SANDWICHES! CORNED BEEF!
Better than Katz Deli in NYC!
Hoshi sushi
6550 Gateway AveChina Wok Chinese Takeout Food
2881 Clark RdOur local go to quick chinese take out food. We love it.
Red Lobster
6747 S Tamiami TrailWe love to go here with family. Can't go wrong. :)
Amazing Korean Galbi (Kalbi) ribs. All the food is excellent!
It's totally worth the drive.
8 locals recommend
Korean Ssam Bar
1303 N Washington BlvdAmazing Korean Galbi (Kalbi) ribs. All the food is excellent!
It's totally worth the drive.
Soups, pastas, sandwiches, salads and bakery.
Restaurant or takeout.
Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
16 locals recommend
Panera Bread
1277 S Tamiami TrailSoups, pastas, sandwiches, salads and bakery.
Restaurant or takeout.
Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
412 Gulf of Mexico DrMake reservations a few days prior.
Amazing seafood.
Five Guys
17819 Tamiami TrailGreat burger joint!
Drinks & Nightlife
Daiquiri Deck St. Armands Circle
325 John Ringling BlvdEssentials
Publix Super Market at The Landings
4840 S Tamiami TrailLucky's Market
3501 S Tamiami TrailWalgreens
3601 Bee Ridge Rd Pharmacy
Whole Foods Market
1451 1st StSprouts Farmers Market
8330 S Tamiami TrailCVS
3800 S Tamiami Trail Pharmacy
Apartment 12 Hair Studio
1636 Main St Ask for Lauren. Great Hair salon!
Entertainment & Activities
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyIf you want to have an up close experience with flamingos this is the place. Perfect for kids. Strollers rent for $4.
296 locals recommend
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdIf you want to have an up close experience with flamingos this is the place. Perfect for kids. Strollers rent for $4.
Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdA MOVIE THEATER WHERE YOU SIT IN BIG LEATHER CHAIRS WHILE DINING! SUPER FUN FOR THE FAMILY!
94 locals recommend
CinéBistro
3501 S Tamiami TrailA MOVIE THEATER WHERE YOU SIT IN BIG LEATHER CHAIRS WHILE DINING! SUPER FUN FOR THE FAMILY!
Arts & Culture
Ringling Circus Museum
5401 Bay Shore RdPhillippi Estate Park
5500 S Tamiami TrailEstate, surrounded by beautiful park.
Parks & Nature
Siesta Beach
Free Parking
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrShopping
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrOutdoor shopping mall. High end outlets where you can find great deals on luxury brands.
62 locals recommend
Ellenton Outlet Mall station
Outdoor shopping mall. High end outlets where you can find great deals on luxury brands.
Marshalls
6561 S Tamiami TrailGreat brand name deals.
Ross Dress for Less
6569 S Tamiami TrailGreat deals on clothing, many brand names super cheap.
T.J. Maxx
18059 Tamiami TrailGreat deals on brand names.