948 Beach Road
Sarasota, FL 34242
Visit the beautiful Siesta Key Beach, ranked number one beach in America year after year!
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
811 South Palm Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-366-5731
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a 14 acre open-air and under-glass museum of thousands of colorful and exotic plants.
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-388-4441
At Mote Marine Aquarium, you can explore the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and interactive exhibits. See sharks, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life.
300 Madison Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-388-1554
St. Armands Circle is a collection of fine shops and restaurants separated from the mainland by Sarasota Bay.
190 Taft Dr.
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-275-2971
Spend the day on the water with kayak & paddleboard rentals and tours.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 359-5700
The Ringling, the State Art Museum of Florida, is home to one of the preeminent art and cultural collections in the United States. Spend a day or two exploring the 66 acre estate of John and Mable Ringling which also includes the Circus Museum, Ca' d'Zan (our wedding venue!), The Historic Asolo Theater, Bayfront Gardens and more.
5145 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key, FL 34242
Siesta Key Village is located in Sarasota County, Florida. It’s just under 15 minutes drive from downtown Sarasota and easy walking to the beaches of Siesta Key, making it ideal for a weekend getaway.
The main street in Siesta Key Village is Ocean Boulevard, with most stores and restaurants located off this strip. Boardwalk vibes with shopping, food and bars.
Jack Dusty Coastal Cuisine and Cocktails
Seafood
111 Ritz Carlton Dr. Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 309-2266
Jack Dusty is located at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Blending Sarasota’s vibrant cultural lifestyle with an ambiance reflective of sand and sky. The best of what Sarasota offers–creativity and energy, merged with natural features and artistic diversity.
Eclectic-Southern
1533 State St. Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 951-1533
Enter State Street and in an instant you’re in a Mid-Century Industrial Chic eating-house! The space was recently a defunct bakery and has been restored to its Mid–Century bones. From the utilization of its original exposed rafters to the use of reclaimed lumber, iron and concrete features, the eatery is a testament to urban cool meets green building!
Shore
Seafood
65 John Ringling Blvd #200 Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 296-0301
Shore is an interpretation of open-air, mid-century beach cafes of Southern California. Oceanside diner with modern decor serving unique seafood dishes, burgers & salads plus cocktails.
Seafood
1830 S. Osprey Ave, Sarasota, Florida 34239
(941) 366-1342
Relaxed seafood house with a raw bar, cocktails & a funky-chic supper-club feel.
American
19 S Lemon Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 256-3565
Seasonal, fresh ingredients thoughtfully sourced with local fare wherever possible.
Cozy and comfortable neighborhood ambiance.
Contemporary American
1341 Main St. Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 957-0700
Clasico offers a comfortable place to eat and drink well, featuring a menu of comfort food with a healthy twist. Lunch begins at 11:30 AM. Hungry after hours? Try our amazing late night fare from 11 p.m. to close. Luxurious outdoor seating with the best view of downtown Sarasota will be the perfect landing for an afternoon coffee.
Ceviche
1345 Main St. Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 362-4427
Selva’s Nuevo Latino ceviche cuisine represents the marriage of exotic flavors from Latin America and the United States.
Italian
1970 Main St. Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 365-4122
With its modern but classic Italian cuisine and emphasis on artisanal and contemporary Northern Italian style, Mediterraneo is often credited with being the first restaurant to bring authentic contemporary Italian cuisine to Sarasota when it first opened in 1996.
Deli
1825 Hillview St. Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 330-9302
The perfect little lunch spot! The bread and the soups are made fresh daily. Dine in or take it on the go.
Greek
25 N Boulevard of the Presidents, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 388-2619
Refined Greek restaurant with traditional cuisine, ample sidewalk seating & many Greek wines.
Jack Dusty Coastal Cuisine and Crafted Cocktails
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 309-2266
Who is Jack Dusty? Jack Dusty, so named for the 18th century short-hand term for the naval store clerk whose responsibility included doling out the daily lot of rum to sailors and maintaining the ship’s inventory of food supplies, offers guests a bevy of dining and drinking options with indoor/outdoor seating and views of sparkling Sarasota Bay and beyond. Jack Dusty features modern classic seafood, offers a lively bar and presents a prominent cocktail program
Perspective Rooftop at the Art Ovation Hotel
1255 North Palm Avenue
Sarasota, Florida 34236
941-316-0808
An upbeat and chilled-out vibe meets the unique flavors of artistically crafted cocktails and scrumptious light bites at our rooftop pool bar. Soak up the rays and take in the views from our pool deck, and when the sun dips below the horizon, watch the atmosphere transform, as the rhythms of the musical soundscape make the night come alive. Explore new perspectives at Art Ovation's social hot spot.
5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 953-7505
Anytime your relatives visit, they likely want to stop at Oleary’s, a postcard-perfect example of what most people think a Florida bar should look like, with its big thatched roof, picnic tables plopped in the sand and salty water just steps away. Add in a cover band jamming on some Bob Marley or Jimmy Buffett tunes, plenty of neon-colored frozen drinks and people lounging in beach dresses and tank tops, and you’re in Sunshine State heaven. Snap a pic for the folks back home.
1216 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 445-5660
In addition to the impressive view of downtown Sarasota, the fourth floor rooftop area offers a full bar, a fire pit, and multiple seats for lounging. Experience the vibe before your reservation, or visit the rooftop as part of your evening enjoying our downtown nightlife.
234 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 309-2577
Located at The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club, this open-air bar is a Sarasota landmark and the perfect spot to sip a tropical cocktail as the sun sets over the Gulf Coast. Hours of operation are daily from 11:00 A.M. to sunset.