Guidebook for Sarasota
Food Scene
Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main StBest fresh ceviche in town!
MoZaic Restaurant
1377 Main StMozaic offers a consistently superior dining experience. It's worth the price!
Consistently good Vietnamese food at a good price point. Frequently busy so don't expect to quickly seat a party of 6 at 7pm on a Thursday night!
40 locals recommend
Pho Cali
1578 Main StConsistently good Vietnamese food at a good price point. Frequently busy so don't expect to quickly seat a party of 6 at 7pm on a Thursday night!
Pricey, but interesting take on farm-to-fork. Rotating menu. Make reservations!
35 locals recommend
Lila
1576 Main StPricey, but interesting take on farm-to-fork. Rotating menu. Make reservations!
Sightseeing
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StBeautiful house and grounds.
Parks & Nature
Myakka State Park Road
Myakka State Park RoadHiking trails, canoeing, and bird and alligator spotting.
Good dolphin spotting in the pass. Far less crowded than the main South Lido beach.
29 locals recommend
South Lido Park
2201 Benjamin Franklin DrGood dolphin spotting in the pass. Far less crowded than the main South Lido beach.
Siesta Key Beach Playground
948 Beach RdConsistently voted the #1 beach in the country.
Arts & Culture
Ca d'Zan
5401 Bay Shore RdThe Circus Museum is outstanding!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1451 1st StTrader Joe's
4101 S Tamiami TrailEarth Origins Market
1930 Stickney Point RdSmaller, regional chain. Lots of healthy options.
Entertainment & Activities
Burns Court Cinemas
506 Burns CtArt house and independent movies.
Everything Else
Pricey, but interesting take on farm-to-fork. Rotating menu. Make reservations!
35 locals recommend
Lila
1576 Main StPricey, but interesting take on farm-to-fork. Rotating menu. Make reservations!