
Upscale, European decor. New (2021) located in the Gulf Gate neighborhood. An eclectic menu of Mediterranean-influenced cuisine. Try the butternut squash soup and who can say no to a braised lamb shank?
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A large menu of traditional sushi and sashimi. They also feature some cooked items including an hibachi menu.
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It's a hot dog joint, basically. Great assortment of hot dogs, burgers, and sub. Also, breakfast is served all day! What other hot dog place do you know that serves breakfast all day??
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Great, fresh seafood served daily. Oysters and clams on the half shell. Great Bouillabaisse! Don't miss that!
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Pizza! Really unique and creative pies. They're ordered "full tray or half tray" No 8" or 12" stuff here. A "full tray" serves 8 and a half serves 4. 24 types to choose from including a couple of vegan and vegetarian options.
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French-influenced dining experience. Crepes, croissants, baguette sandwiches and much more.
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A super casual place to grab a great local beer or a burger. They've got a pretty eclectic menu. So, everybody can find something to enjoy here. They even serve a fairly traditional poutine (find it under, "FRIES EH?").
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Chef Malin Parker brings his vision for "Latin Street Food" to Gulf Gate. The name of the game here is, tacos, aperas, burritos and bowls! Mix and match fresh ingredients to make your very own creation! Oh, yes, one of those choices is goat barbacoa!
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People in Sarasota are always searching for good NY style Chinese carry out. If you count yourself in that crowd then a trip to Taste of Hong Kong is in order. They serve a good size menu of New York style Chinese favorites. They offer dine and and carry out service. Also, if you request, they have that spicy and hot homemade mustard that is SO much better than the plastic mustard packets.
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Looking for REAL Chicago style food? This is it! Fantastic beef sandwiches and double cooked French fries. Chicago dogs, burgers and pizza puffs. Windy city all the way!
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Simple & great! Sushi + Thai cuisine. Place where locals eat. Bruce swears by the Vietnamese Pork Fried Rice.
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Shaner’s is back! Again. This time one of Sarasota’s favorite pizza joints appears in Gulf Gate. Good news, same super thin, delicious Shaner’s pizza that we love!
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They were “craft brewing” beer before it was fashionable in Florida. They offer a good selection of styles. Plus, a menu of brew pub fare and Chicago style pizza.
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Family owned and it shows. Fantastic Italian style sandwiches. Lots of hard to find Italian market items. Here are some of my favs. Meatball parm & the Tony Soprano sandwich.
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Yes, this is the Man vs. Food place. Late night is their thing. Giant, over the top sandwiches with everything and anything piled on. Grab a Fat Sandy after a night at the pub.
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Gulf Gate favorite. Nothing fancy. Cold beer and oysters. Locals love it.
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Lots of vegetarian and vegan dishes. But, also some seafood. One of Sarasota’s best vegetarian restaurants. They serve a pretty respectable matzo ball soup!
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In place of the old VIZEN Sushi springs Kiyoshi. A fantastic, family owned sushi operation. Small and intimate setting. Lots of unique sushi combinations to choose from.
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Several locations. Gulf Gate is the original. Super casual breakfast & lunch. Good variety of daily specials. A big list of specialty sandwiches. Try a Heather’s Delight.
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Quaint. That’s the perfect word here. A great family owned Italian restaurant. Gulf Gate is the ideal neighborhood to house this little gem of a place.
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