Here we go! Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week is here. And, I'm just assuming we're all ready to EAT! There's been a lot of promo leading up to these two weeks. Now the fun starts. Getting a fantastic value at some our best Sarasota restaurants is a pretty great thing. To … [Read more...]
Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week 2015 | Sarasota Restaurant journal
On your mark, get set, EAT! If you’re considering a little early summer diet you may want to re-think that plan. At the very least a short postponement is in order. The 2015 version of Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week is just around the corner and I’m certain you’ll want to … [Read more...]
Sarasota Serves Up New Indian Restaurant Options | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
Options are good. Especially, when they make your world a little more tasty. One thing you have to say about Sarasota. If you want dining choices, you certainly won't be disappointed. There is a lot to pick from. The selection just got even bigger with the addition of two … [Read more...]
Sarasota’s Best Chef’s 2013 | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
Who says you have to be a big city to have big time chefs? I have been banging on this drum for over ten years. Sarasota has some great restaurants. And now we have the proof. Fantastic service and unbelievable ambiance can get you pretty far. But, to climb that last … [Read more...]
Savor The Tastes Of Sarasota Restaurant Week | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
A full two weeks of wining and dining UPDATED FOR 2019 -Â It clearly says "RESTAURANT WEEK". You can see it as plainly as I can. But, for lucky Sarasota diners, it is happily not the case. The Sarasota restaurant taste-a-thon that is annually sponsored by Visit Sarasota … [Read more...]
A Look At The Latest and Greatest | Sarasota Restaurants journal
When the light is the brightest, the best shines through. Each May, just like clockwork, the National Restaurant Association puts on a show. Not just any show, but, THE SHOW. The big one. A gathering so big that it takes one of the largest show spaces in the country to … [Read more...]
Sarasota Food Find | Libby’s Cafe + Bar
Good things come in small packagesÂ… What: Cedar Wrapped Sustainable Salmon Where: LibbyÂ’s CafĂ© + Bar (1917 Osprey Ave., 941-487-7300) Cost: $22.00 DonÂ’t you just love a little mystery with your meal? If itÂ’s the right kind of intrigue it can add a whole new element to your … [Read more...]
Gumbo and Mardi Gras, The Perfect Combination | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
“People who come back from heaven all say the same thing... Try the gumbo”. Gumbo. Just say the word and watch me start to drool. Everybody has his or her favorite. And, I'm sure there are as many variations as you would care to count. But, there's only one that could get … [Read more...]
ItÂ’s that time of year once again. Time to reveal our top 100 restaurants for the year just past. What a fantastic year for Sarasota dining. WOW! A lot of great new restaurants have burst onto the scene offering a wide array of taste tempting dishes. There were some closings of … [Read more...]
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Forks & Corks 2013 | Best in Show | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
What more can be said about SarasotaÂ’s premier food and wine event? What more can you say about the best food and wine event in Sarasota that hasn't already been printed or spoken? Yes, there is fantastic food. And, yes there are countless cases of silky smooth … [Read more...]
Coming Your Way | Pub 32
What whiskey will not cure, there is no cure for. ~ Irish Proverb Do you like Irish whiskey? How about an expertly poured Guinness served at the correct temperature? Then 2013 may indeed be your lucky year. At the end of January, Pub 32 opens their doors on south Tamiami … [Read more...]
It’s Open. Eat Here, Siesta Key | Sarasota Restaurants Journal
The number three works for me. Maybe you already know this, maybe you donÂ’t. The third of acclaimed restaurateur Sean MurphyÂ’s Eat Here restaurants has opened itÂ’s doors on Siesta Key. That may be news to some of you, but, probably not many. This new addition to the … [Read more...]
Burger Time | The Village Cafe
Finding a great burger selection in an unexpected location. WeÂ’re lucky, burger-wise. Sarasota has some pretty amazing places to grab a delicious burger. HereÂ’s a short list, see if you agree. The Hob Nob Square 1 Burgers & Bar KnickÂ’s Tavern & … [Read more...]
A Sarasota Diners Manifesto
A Sarasota Diners Manifesto Expectations, reality, and some thoughts on food. Food (and dining) has become a passion. That’s not a statement of my personal view, it’s more an observation of the world as it appears. Sarasota fits nicely into that world. It has a … [Read more...]
Sarasota Food Find | Dutch Valley Restaurant
Sometimes you find food. Sometimes food finds you. What: Cobb Salad Where: Dutch Valley Restaurant (6721 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-924-1770) Cost: Small $8.25, Large $9.99 What can you say about the mighty Cobb Salad that hasnÂ’t already been said a thousand times? How … [Read more...]
Sarasota’s Top 100 Restaurants
UPDATED FOR APRIL 2015 We know you want to know where to go. And, we're here to help you out with that. Each and every month we update our top 100. From Seafood to Indian, Peruvian to bar food. Here are the TOP 100 Sarasota  restaurants. RANK RESTAURANT 1  Derek's Rustic … [Read more...]
Solorzano’s, Munchies 420 and Roadside Ribs
2011 continues to fly by so fast that it looks like a blur passing you on Tamiami Trail. Week #44 is in the books and youÂ’ve been searching for restaurants on dineSarasota.com. Would you like to know what is getting the most looks? Of course you would. HereÂ’s our most search … [Read more...]
An Inside Look At The Restaurant Show
Over the years IÂ’ve associated Bob Marley with a lot of things. Coffee was not among them. Every year at this time in May, you can find a whoÂ’s who of the restaurant trade all gathered in one place. Chicago Illinois. More specifically, McCormick Place. ThatÂ’s the site of the … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #4 Yoder’s Restaurant
We're heading in to the homestretch with our final 4! Our next place is a Sarasota tradition of sorts. It's located in the Pinecraft neighborhood. That's a part of Sarasota that doesn't really get tons of press. Looking for some classic Midwest comfort food? Then a trip to … [Read more...]
The LIST – December 2010 (#73)
WeÂ’ve had bunches of new places open up over the past six months or so. These new Sarasota restaurants have been making a big showing on The LIST. Even with all of these new places to dine around town, some old Sarasota favorites make this months rundown of the most searched for … [Read more...]
dineSarasota Gratuitous Food Foto of the Moment (#3)
Coming soon to downtown Sarasota. Nancy's BBQ. We can't wait to enjoy Nancy's great food in her new permanent location! More details soon. … [Read more...]
I Have This Camera…
Sometime around the beginning of 2010, I decided that dineSarasota.com needed some better food photos. Not that the shots I was posting were horrific or embarrassing, but, I thought that the great food that was being prepared in our local restaurants deserved a little better … [Read more...]
Ragin’ Cajun
Our list of the most popular restaurants on dineSarasota.com is out for September 2010. It seems like Sarasota has developed a taste for New Orleans fare. Two of our creole/Cajun inspired restaurants have made this months list. And one of them, the newly opened Voocaray, comes in … [Read more...]
The Spice of Life
In Chicago, back in the mid-1990's, New York toy seller, FAO Schwarz tried a new concept. A candy store that was stocked to the gills with every type of confection known (and even unknown) to man. It was called FAO Schweetz. If you were under the age of ten, your eyes would … [Read more...]
Munchies 420 Cafe Hits The Top Of The LIST
WeÂ’ve had bunches of new places open up over the past six months or so. These new Sarasota restaurants have been making a big showing on The LIST. Even with all of these new places to dine around town, some old Sarasota favorites make this months rundown of the most searched for … [Read more...]
Sarasota Area Restaurants Closing, But, Does Anyone Care?
I had hopes that this summer season would be different than summer seasons just past. Then the emails came. The first showed up on May 26th in the form of a post from Creative Loafing Food Writer, Brian Ries. Two downtown Sarasota restaurants were shutting their doors. The newly … [Read more...]
Our 2010 Dining Guide Hits The Streets!
It's arrived! Our 2010 Little Sarasota DINING Book is now available around town. This year we are celebrating our 5th year in print! It doesn't even seem possible that this is our 5th annual edition, but it is. Time sure does fly. Just like in previous years, the 2010 guide is … [Read more...]
The Great Sarasota Stone Crab Debate Starts Here
Limited access seems to always create unlimited demand. There is one local seafood delicacy in particular that I look forward to all year long, stone crab. It seems like the culinary buzzword of the past couple of years has been LOCAL. Well, It's pretty hard to get more local … [Read more...]
dineSarasota Food Flash: C’est La Vie, Tapas and Margaret Thatcher
With the busy 4th of July weekend just past, I'm thinking maybe you might have missed out on a few Sarasota restaurant and food happenings. Not to fear. We've got the rundown for you. Click on an image below to get the full story That's it for this week. If you see food news … [Read more...]
Give Your Dad a Fleming’s Father’s Day Treat
Not interested in firing up the backyard BBQ and grilling your Dad a Father's Day meal? Well, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar has the perfect alternative for your Dad's special day. How about an amazing Father's Day brunch? This Sunday June 21st from 11:30am until 3:00pm … [Read more...]
dineSarasota Menu Monday: Javier’s Restaurant and Wine Bar
Looking for a great four course tapas meal? Javier's Restaurant and Wine Bar on Siesta Key can take care of that for you. For the price of $22.95, you can choose from lots of great Peruvian dishes to create your own signature tapas style meal. If you go, write a comment and … [Read more...]
Sarasota Food Flash: Madfish, Grilling & Diva’s
Even though it's technically not "season" anymore, there are still lots of great things going on here in our Sarasota restaurant and dining scene. Here's a roundup of some of the stuff you may have missed. Click on an image to read the full story. Hey, I've got a fantastic … [Read more...]
Yoder’s Hosting Man vs. Food On Saturday
On Saturday May 2nd, Sarasota's very own Yoder's Restaurant will play host to the Travel Channel's, Man vs. Food. That's right, Adam Richman will be at the restaurant filming a segment for the popular food show to be aired later this year. They will be shooting a few kitchen … [Read more...]
Did Someone Say Pancake Breakfast?
I like to eat. But, I'm certainly not a food snob. That gets me into trouble sometimes with some of my foodie friends. I'll admit it, I like Yoder's open faced turkey sandwiches. I like Hob Nob burgers. I like Jamaican Jerk wings at the Siesta Key Oyster Bar. Don't get me wrong, … [Read more...]
Sarasota Food Flash: It’s That Wine Time of Year
You say you've been following the Sarasota food and restaurant news pretty closely this week. We'll let us fill in some of the cracks for you. Click on the images below to read the story. Hey, come on, go out on a limb and try a new Sarasota restaurant this week. Oh, and if … [Read more...]
dineSarasota Menu Monday: Rick’s, The French Bistro
It seems like for a city its size, Sarasota has a pretty good amount of French restaurants. Not that I'm complaining mind you, it's more of an observation. Rick's, located in the Southgate area is one that doesn't get mentioned as frequently as the others. It could be because of … [Read more...]
Sarasota Food Flash: Michael’s On East, Southside and Whiteberry
Well, here we are again. I know you've tried really hard this week to catch all of the Sarasota restaurant, food and dining news. But, you may have missed something. Not to worry. we've got it covered. Here's a recap of the weekly news highlights just for you. Click on the image … [Read more...]
Check Out dineSarasota On Facebook And Twitter
Now we have a couple of new ways for you to keep up on what's going on around the Sarasota restaurant, food and dining scene. Now you can become a fan of dineSarasota on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. We update our pages with news and specials from around town. We also throw … [Read more...]
Sarasota Food Flash: Arosa, Gulf Gate Eateries and Top 10 Cheeses
OK, here's the wrap up for another week. There may be a few things that you might have missed during your busy week. We've made it easy for you. Click on the image below to read the story. … [Read more...]
Your Guide To Sarasota Easter Brunch and Dinner
Your Guide To Sarasota Easter Brunch and Dinner UPDATED 2025 (EASTER SUNDAY - APRIL 20, 2025) NOTE - If you haven't already, please subscribe to our newsletter, Sarasota Bites. It'll keep you up to date on all things Sarasota restaurant, dining, and food-related! … [Read more...]
Stingray’s Grill Rises To The Top In April
The LIST for April 2009 is out and Stingray's Grill sits at the top. Making a big jump from number 5 to the top spot in one month. The former Shell's Seafood Restaurant is getting lots of attention. Cafe Gabbiano, The Sandollar Rooftop Restaurant, Shakespeare's English Pub and … [Read more...]
Sarasota Food Flash: Pacific Rim, Taco Finale and Siesta Sundays
Missed a few Sarasota food and dining items this past week? Not to worry, we've got a nice recap for you. Enjoy! Click on the image below to read the story. … [Read more...]
Hunting For a Great Easter Meal? Look No Further Than Fleming’s
With the Easter holiday fast approaching, a lot of folks are looking for a great holiday meal that won't break the bank. It looks like Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar has you covered. On Sunday April12th from 11:30am to 3:00pm they will be serving an amazing Easter menu … [Read more...]
Sarasota Food Flash: Stingray’s Grill, Ballpark Food & More Taco Talk
There's always lots of things going on in the Sarasota Restaurant scene. Here's some of those things that you might have missed. Click on the image for the full story. … [Read more...]
Save 30% At Local Sarasota Restaurants With Gift Certificates From The Originals
Are you just dying to get and out and have a great meal in a local Sarasota restaurant? We all know that we have some fantastic locally owned and operated restaurants here in the Sarasota area. But, these days going out to eat can seem like an extravagance. Now there's help on … [Read more...]
Sarasota Food Flash: Muffins, Taco Championships and Yume Sushi
Here's your weekly dose of what has been happening on the Sarasota food and restaurant scene. Click on the image for the full story. … [Read more...]
Cafe Gabbiano Tops The LIST in March
The LIST for March 2009 is up and posted on dineSarasota.com. This month's top restaurant was once again Cafe Gabbiano, located on Siesta Key. They have been in the number 1 or 2 position for most of the past twelve months. In at number 2, is downtown favorite Sangria Tapas Bar, … [Read more...]
Wearin’ (or drinkin’) Of The Green, Sarasota Style
Looking for something to do here in Sarasota this St. Patrick's Day? There's all kinds of things going on. Here are some ideas to get you started. If there is something that we forgot to mention (and I'm sure there is), please add it as a comment to this post. Siesta Village Pub … [Read more...]
Start Your Weekend Off Right at Fondue Friday
Looking for something a little bit different to do this Friday night? Well, Magnum Wine & Tastings, along with C'est Cheese may just have the answer for you. Magnum's has just announced that their tasting bar is now open until 10pm on Friday evenings. You can stop by and … [Read more...]
What’s Your Relationship With Your Coffee?
Looking to have a great cup of coffee, do your part to help small scale coffee growers and help the environment? Well, Local Coffee + Tea now makes that possible. The Sarasota retailer is now featuring Colombian El Danubio coffee. Beyond fair trade, El Danubio, is part a what is … [Read more...]
Taste of the Suncoast Hits The Spot
For it's 5th anniversary Sarasota's Taste of the Suncoast needed a change of venue and it got one. And, a good one at that. The annual food sampling event which benefits the All Faiths Food Bank was moved this year from it's old home at Robarts Arena to the Westfield Southgate … [Read more...]
Sarasota Food Flash: Budget Stuff, Galileo, Greek Cuisine and MoZaic
Here's a roundup of the Sarasota food news. I'm sure most of us have been too busy with our New Year's resolutions to have caught everything. Want to dine on St. Armands but don't want to spend a lot of cash? Check out these options. It's the right time of year to break out … [Read more...]
Magnum Wines and C’est Cheese Team Up For A Great Night
On Friday, January 9th, Magnum Wine and Tastings along with C'est Cheese will play host to one of Mendocino's top rated winemakers, Greg Graziano. The Vernona Restaurant at the Sarasota Ritz-Carlton will be the setting for what is sure to be a memorable evening of great wine and … [Read more...]
What Could Be A Better Teacher Than Food?
Maybe you have kids and you're like a lot of people, looking for that perfect last minute holiday gift. Well, dineSarasota just may have the answer for you. Most kids like books and all kids like food, so why not a gift that has both, a food book about kids. That's what local … [Read more...]
Sarasota Food Flash: Thai Food, Libby’s, Galileo and Coupon Tips
In the mood for some Thai food? Check out this review of Tropical Thai in Downtown Sarasota. Libby's Cafe + Bar is open and getting lots of attention. Here's a Herald-Tribune review. Brian Reis of Creative Loafing gives his take on the newly relocated Galileo … [Read more...]
Brunch At Mattison’s Forty One Is A Winner
The Thanksgiving holiday is a time to be with family, maybe see some old friends, reflect back on the past year and of course eat. Well, with the latter in mind, I decided to give the new Sunday brunch at Mattison's Forty One a try. It's not like I hadn't eaten my fair share over … [Read more...]
Sarasota Food Flash: Talkin’ Turkey, Beaujolais Nouveau, Word of Mouth and Lonjevity
It's Beaujolais Nouveau time again. But, would you like yours in a plastic bottle? Let's talk turkey with Sarasota's Chef Judi Gallagher. Check out The Herald-Tribune review of Word of Mouth. Are you looking for something different to make this Thanksgiving. How about some … [Read more...]
Sarasota Food Flash, Cafe Amici, Cafe Gabbiano and Fondue |Sarasota Restaurants Journal
Missed the papers this week? Here's a recap of what's been happening in the world of Sarasota restaurants, food and dining. The Pelican Press gives us their take on Cafe Gabbiano, located in Siesta Village. Think you know the right wine for the right occasion? Here's a … [Read more...]
Mattison’s Forty One Opens For Brunch
I for one love a great Sunday brunch. ItÂ’s a wonderful way to enjoy a wide assortment of breakfast and lunch foods. Usually, most of us donÂ’t really do the brunch thing unless itÂ’s a special occasion, MotherÂ’s Day comes to mind. But now we have the chance to enjoy all the best … [Read more...]
Sarasota Food Flash, Piccolo’s, Margaritaville and Presidential Cookies
Missed the papers this week? Here's a recap of what's been happening in the world of Sarasota restaurants, food and dining. The Pelican Press covers the new Piccolo Market & Deli. With the election so close we all can taste it, how about a Presidential cookie. Here's … [Read more...]
Tea Tasting 101: Green Tea
With tea drinking becoming more and more popular, we thought it would be a great idea to run a series of articles on the topic. So hereÂ’s our first, a little information about Green Tea or Camellia sinensis. When I started doing some research on the topic I didnÂ’t even realize … [Read more...]
Sarasota Food Flash, Greek Cuisine, Pumpkins and More
Missed the papers this week? Here's a recap of what's been happening in the world of Sarasota restaurants, food and dining. El Greco on Main Street gets a Herald-Tribune Review. Here's a list of some (not all) local places that feature outdoor dining. Get all the info on the … [Read more...]
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Thanks for checking. In the very near future you be able to get all kinds of Sarasota restaurant, food and dining news and information right here! So, keep checking back. … [Read more...]