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1. Ocean Prime - Sarasota
4.8
Exceptional(2235)
££££
• Seafood • Sarasota
Booked 103 times today
Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants located in the The Quay Sarasota. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant. THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor, excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments, or clothing with offensive language or graphics. Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.
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2. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
4.8
Exceptional(11175)
££££
• Seafood • Longboat Key
The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is a “polished casual” restaurant over looking Sarasota Bay. We are located at the south end of Longboat Key behind the gas station. We are north of St. Armand’s Circle, and minutes from downtown Sarasota. Best known for Local Fresh Grouper and Red Snapper. Enjoy the second story dining area with a panaramic view of the bay, or enjoy dining outdoors on our dockside patio.
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3. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Sarasota
4.8
Exceptional(3689)
££££
• Steakhouse • Sarasota
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is an award-winning prime steakhouse specializing in aged USDA prime steaks. Located in the heart of Sarasota’s pedestrian friendly downtown, Hyde Park is just minutes from Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and St. Armand’s Circle and 5 minutes from the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center. The restaurant offers a chef-inspired menu featuring variations of its legendary aged prime steaks, daily chef’s fresh fish features and great seafood. Award-winning menus, the extensive wine list and impeccable service are why Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is Sarasota’s favorite fine dining restaurant and top pick for intimate dinners, special occasions, family gatherings, business dinners, corporate events and small receptions. Private dining rooms available. Complimentary valet parking (with validation).
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4. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.
4.8
Exceptional(6327)
££££
• Seafood • Sarasota
We are an award-winning restaurant with a passion for stunning seafood, superb service, fine wine, and creative cocktails.We are committed to serving only the freshest dishes to our guests. We receive fresh fish daily from our local suppliers and filet everything in house to ensure the best possible quality.Together with our unique menu, our focus on excellent service allows us to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining experience in downtown Sarasota. Every menu item is prepared to order to allow for customization and personalization of each dish and to ensure you are getting the freshest possible meal.Voted Sarasota's Best by Herald Tribune Readers:Best All-Around Restaurant (8 years in a row)Best Seafood Restaurant (11 years in a row)Best Sandwich for our renowned Po' Boy (7 years in a row)Thank you, Sarasota!For parties of 8 or more, a gratuity of 18% will be added to the check.
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5. Michael's On East
4.8
Exceptional(6769)
££££
• Contemporary American • Sarasota
Serving "inspired cuisine" since 1987, the celebrated Michael’s On East restaurant takes fine dining to another level, offering award-winning cuisine and outstanding service, in an exceptional 1940s supper club atmosphere. Michael's On East has been inducted into Nation's Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame and recently received their 34th consecutive AAA Four-Diamond Award. The 350+ bottle wine list has been awarded the Best of Award of Excellence by the Wine Spectator!
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6. Boca - Sarasota
4.5
Awesome(1922)
££££
• Contemporary American • Sarasota
Discover Boca Sarasota, where casual sophistication meets heartfelt hospitality. Designed with a warm, inviting energy and a cozy, industrial farmhouse aesthetic, Boca is your everyday upscale escape, perfect for a leisurely lunch, intimate dinner, or celebratory brunch with friends. Our culinary philosophy blends seasonality with creativity, offering handcrafted dishes made from local ingredients and inspired takes on beloved classics, from the OMG Burger and lobster wontons to our Yellowfin Tuna Poke Bowl and Sweet Potato Gnocchi. At the bar, don’t miss the Spritz Tree, along with Market Fresh cocktails crafted with house-infused spirits and vibrant flavors that are as artful as they are irresistible. Whether you’re toasting with bottomless mimosas at Weekend Brunch or unwinding over dinner with friends who feel like family, Boca is where thoughtful details and genuine connections make every moment unforgettable.
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7. Trattoria Bella Napoli
4.7
Exceptional(408)
££££
• Italian • Downtown
## Trattoria Bella Napoli: A Taste of Italy in the Heart of SarasotaBest Authentic Italian and Neapolitan Pizza in Sarasota , traditional wood-fired oven, using imported Italian ingredients. Located in the heart of downtown Sarasota, Trattoria Bella Napoli offers a true Italian dining experience with handmade pizzas, fresh pasta, and a warm atmosphere.2 Place at the World Neapolitan Pizza Championship in Las Vegas 2024.Best Pizza Sarasota Herald Tribune 2025.
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8. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota
4.8
Exceptional(6411)
££££
• Latin / Spanish • Sarasota
Selva offers innovative, intricately prepared dishes, plated and presented as works of art. Selva has earned raves from allover the world, including from the New York Times, which write that Selva is “serving possibly the best food in Sarasota,”and that “everything on the menu is worth trying.”
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9. Jack Dusty Coastal Cuisine and Crafted Cocktails
4.5
Awesome(2625)
££££
• Seafood • Sarasota
Booked 33 times today
Drawing inspiration from Sarasota’s maritime heritage, Jack Dusty Coastal Cuisine and Crafted Cocktails is a signature waterfront seafood restaurant featuring modern classic cuisine with a contemporary coastal influence, complemented by a thoughtfully curated cocktail program, craft microbrews and scenic downtown marina views. Beyond its core offerings, Jack Dusty enhances its appeal with distinctive dining experiences, including Sunday Brunch featuring elevated favorites, a dedicated sushi program freshly prepared on site, and live entertainment on weekends creating a vibrant social atmosphere. With an inspired beverage program, modern seafood, holiday programming and lively entertainment, Jack Dusty serves as a premier destination for both casual gatherings and sophisticated dining experiences.
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10. Selva Grill University Town Center Sarasota
4.9
Exceptional(2578)
££££
• Latin / Spanish • Lakewood Ranch
Selva offers innovative, intricately prepared dishes, plated and presented as works of art. Selva has earned raves from allover the world, including from the New York Times, which write that Selva is “serving possibly the best food in Sarasota,”and that “everything on the menu is worth trying.”

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