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Broccolini's Restaurant & Catering Italian, Seafood, Casual/Family, Romantic 6525 Superior Avenue, Sarasota (941) 926-8525  Broccolini's is a fine example of what a little neighborhood Italian restaurant should be. Small, intimate, nice enough for a special occasion, but not too fussy. Perfect any night of the week. And the food.... consistently fabulous. If you c...

#2

Peruvian Grill Latin, Peruvian, Casual/Family, Kids Friendly 5769 Beneva Road, Sarasota (941) 923-8902  The food was MUCH better than one might expect from the general ambiance (or lack thereof). The ceviche de pescado is excellent, and the house corvina with the chimichurri was truly delicious, and came with very good grilled shrimp and a salad. Servi...

#3

Dino's Pizza - Buffet Pizzeria, Buffet, Catering 4290 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota (941) 371-3333  Good food cheap. The price of this pizza buffet definitely can't be beat. The pizza is much much better than any of the similar pizza buffets in the area, and better than most of the other pizza places in the area. The ambience is nice. T...

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Sun Garden Cafe American, Organic, Banquet/Party Room, Children's Menu 210 Avenida Madera, Sarasota (941) 346-7170  This is by far the best restaurant on Siesta Key and the best new thing for the island in the last 20 years. My family and friends have been coming to the Key for 20 years and have had pretty much endured the Broken Egg and Village Cafe while there, ...

#5

Solorzano's Italian Restaurant Italian, Cafe, Casual/Family, Romantic 2117 Siesta Drive, Sarasota (941) 906-9444  Pleasurable dining is an individual thing. Thus the two glaringly opposite reviews. We have been going to Solorzanos for many years. Food is always fresh and if only I could find their quality, freshness and flavor in a bag. I would never eat out...

#6

Sporting News Grill American, Sports Bar and Grill, Banquet/Party Room, Bar 8009 Fifteenth St. E., Sarasota (941) 355-9000  I went in with my wife for lunch and to watch the football game on Sunday. I didn't realize they broadcast every NFL game on Sunday. This place was way beyond what I was expecting. Not your average sports bar. This place had awesome food, especia...

#7

Shaners Italian, Pizzeria, Casual/Family, Business Lunch 3578 Clark Rd, Sarasota (941) 925-4551  Dad and I have been regulars at Shaner's for years! I can't get him to depart from his usual spaghetti and meatballs to try something different but he loves it. The chicken parmesan is my personal favorite and the pizza is always a winner. When th...

#8	Pino's 100 Central Italian (Traditional) 100 Central Ave., Sarasota (941) 955-3739  What a great place. Food, service, wine, location, value... It is soooo good. I'd keep it to myself, but the place and the people need to be appreciated. Find it, try it, and meet Pino.

#9	Siam Orchid Thai 4141 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota (941) 923-7447  Every time we are in the Sarasota area we eat here at least once. The owner always remembers us. She is wonderful. The food is fantastic. Please try this restaurant.

#10	Carrabba's Italian Grill Italian 1940 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota (941) 925-7407  what a great place fun and the engery is awsome the staff is wonderful the owner Dalen Reyes is always there to make sure we have a great experince, we love carrabbas.