#1

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, ...

#2

Geckos Grill & Pub Brewery/Pub/Tavern Clark Road, Sarasota (941) 923-8896  Geckos restaurant offers a fun atmoshere laced with great food and drinks. It's a great place to meet with friends and family or network and meet people. My family and friends have been patrons of Geckos since its beginning eight years ago. The servi...

#3

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...

#4

Boatyard Waterfront Bar and Grill Caribbean, Seafood, Banquet/Party Room, Bar 1500 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota (941) 921-6200  What a view of the water, and the food was just as good as the view. I had the fish and chips and it was flaky and cooked in a beer batter and delicious and my husband really enjoyed his cheese burger. My kids had the chicken fingers and mac and chee...

#5

El Adobe Mexican 4023 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota (941) 921-7476  Amazing - amazing - amazing! FRESH margaritas and innovative martinis, the best queso blanco that I've ever had and incredible enchiladas... Gorgeous decor with a cool bar in an outdoor courtyard, beautiful live orchids throughout the restaurant, gre...

#6

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...

#7	Cheeburger Cheeburger 4944 South Tamiami Trl, Sarasota (941) 921-5503  Best burgers and onion rings in town! We eat here all the time! Fully customizeable burger menu with tons of topping options, salads and wraps available, too. Also have a great milkshake selection.

#8

Olive R Twists Food and Beverage House American, Pizzeria, Casual/Family, Banquet/Party Room 8424 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 355-7050  Fantastic food, atmosphere and service all at a reasonable price! Everything was done from scratch in house from dressings and roasts to their delicous pan bread. I cannot wait to go back!

#9	Frankies Pizza Place Pizzeria 2773 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 921-3200  best food ever still thinking of it havent been back since 1986 use to live in sarasota want to move back but the kids arent ready ( italian sub is it still the same ????

#10

Etrusco Ristorante Toscano Italian, Mediterranean, Casual/Family, Banquet/Party Room 430 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 957-0700  Excellent Italian food. Comfortable atmosphere. Nice staff. Restaurant was closed at the time of our original reservation. We came back the next day. And, our order got mixed up. But, on the whole, a wonderful restaurant.