May 29, 2026

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😋 It’s Savor Time! I’m betting that you knew this time would get here. And I’m also betting that you knew EXACTLY when! Yes, the first two weeks of June signal the start of summer, but they also mean the start of Visit Sarasota County’s popular Savor Sarasota Restaurant Weeks!

Every year for the past twenty-one years, lucky Sarasota area diners have been able to indulge themselves in some pretty delicious restaurant deals. If you happen to be new to the area, welcome to Savor Sarasota. If you’ve been here a while, it’s time to dig out that bib! 😁

💵 Things are Expensive. Seems like this year just about everything is more expensive than last year. It’s not my imagination. I feel it every time I dine out or visit the grocery store. I’m sure you do too. And it’s squeezing folks a bit.

Savor is your opportunity to visit that old favorite or maybe explore a new place to try without dipping into your 401(k). These dining deals are real, and they’re happening at more than fifty-five restaurants across Sarasota County.

If you need a refresher, I will happily provide one. These are specially crafted prix fixe menus designed to give you a taste of what each restaurant does well. It’s their chance to impress and strut their culinary stuff.

⭐ HERE’S THE DEAL:

1️⃣ Lunches are two-course meals for $25

2️⃣ Dinners are three-course meals for $45

These menus will showcase some “premium upgrades” and “higher-end signature dishes.” What exactly are we talking about? Let’s zoom in on a few…

We should start with a couple of lunch offerings.

Mademoiselle Paris | 1766 Main St | (941) 350-5611

First Course (Choice of):

• Caesar Salad

• Chicken Salad Tartine

• Soup of the Day

Second Course (Choice of):

• Coq Breton Crepe (Chicken, Mushroom, & Spinach in a White Cream Sauce)

• La Lyonnaise (Poached Eggs, Potatoes, Grilled Onion, Bacon, and Mixed Greens)

• Croque Monsieur (Toasted Sandwich with Ham and Cheese)

• Saint Michel Toasted Panini (Ham and Swiss Cheese)

• Hot Ham and Swiss Croissant (Toasted Croissant with Ham and Covered in Melted Swiss Cheese)

Pop’s Sunset Grill | 112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis | (941) 488-3177

First Course (Choice of):

• Chef’s Chopped Salad (Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onions, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Grilled Chicken, Bacon Bits, Hard Boiled Egg, Choice of Dressing)

• Clam Chowder

• Chef’s Soup

Second Course (Choice of):

• Royal Red Shrimp Roll (Argentinian Shrimp Sautéed with Garlic Butter, Melted Pepper Jack Cheese, Served on Brioche Lobster Cluster Roll with a Side of Kale Apple Slaw)

• Grilled Steak Kebabs (Marinated Beef Steaks Skewered with Peppers, Onions, Cremini Mushrooms, Served with Rice Pilaf and Tzatziki Cream Sauce)

• Key Lime Grouper Tacos (Roasted Corn Salsa, Queso Fresco, Dill-Scallion Aioli, Side Habanero Sauce, Served on 2 Flour Tortillas with a Side of Kale Apple Slaw)

Those look pretty great, but what’s for dinner? Ah, we thought you might ask…

Lefty’s Oyster & Seafood Bar | 428 N Lemon Ave | (941) 954-8688

First Course (Choice of):

• Seafood Chowder (Cream-Based, Chock Full of Gulf Grouper, Conch, Clams)

• Key West Chowder (Tomato Base with Key West Conch, Gulf Grouper & Clams)

• Side Dog House Salad (Romaine, Onions, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Mixed Cheese, Lefty’s Housemade Croutons)

• Caesar Salad (Romaine, Fried Anchovy, Parmesan Cheese, Lefty’s Housemade Croutons)

Second Course (Choice of):

• Seafood Ceviche (Our Freshest Catch Marinated in Citrus Juice & Cilantro)

• Smoked Fish Dip (Served with Crispy Corn Tortilla Chips)

• Six House Oysters on the Half Shell

• Crispy Calamari (Served with Spicy Marinara)

• Key West Conch Fritters (Served with Lefty’s Cajun Remoulade)

Third Course (Choice of):

• Mahi or Shrimp Tacos (Two Warm Flour Tacos, Prepared Grilled, Blackened, or Fried with Cabbage, Pico de Gallo & Taco Crema)

• Fish & Chips (Beer-Battered Atlantic Haddock Served with French Fries & Lefty’s Housemade Coleslaw)

• Linguine with Clams (Garlic, Shallot, White Wine Butter Sauce)

• Blackened Chicken A La Vodka (Linguine, Spinach, Red Onion, Creamy Vodka Sauce)

• Shrimp & Grits (Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Paired with Creamy Southern Grits & Spicy Andouille)

• Salmon Dinner (Atlantic Salmon Prepared Grilled or Blackened with Housemade Dill Sauce. Served with Rice & Seasonal Vegetable)

Fourth Course:

• Bread Pudding Key Lime Pie

📝 Yes, you’re reading Lefty’s menu correctly. They’re giving you that fourth course (dessert) for the same $45. That is a deal!

Mimi Brasserie & Speakeasy | 1920 Hillview St | (941) 909-6464

First Course (Choice of):

• Fried Squid (Lemon Aioli, Pickled Radish)

• Chopped Kale Salad (Corn, Roasted Tomato, Lime Vinaigrette)

• Dry Aged Beef Carpaccio (Horseradish Crema, Caperberry, Manchego)

• Oeufs Mimosa Tartine (Pickled Carrots, Herbs)

Second Course (Choice of):

• Steak Frites (Sauce au Poivre Vert)

• Braised Pork Shank (Guajillo, Shallot, Herb Salad)

• Grilled Cabbage (Broccolini, Sauce Alba, Lemon)

• Filet Mignon (+$7) (Mixed Greens, Frites)

• Wood Fired Grilled New York Strip 12 oz (+$9) (Mixed Greens, Frites)

• Wood Fired Grilled Prime Ribeye 16 oz (+$19) (Mixed Greens, Frites)

Third Course:

• Olive Oil Cake (Blood Orange, Vanilla Ice Cream)

Yes, I know – that is A LOT to digest. The good news is you don’t have to do it all at one sitting! You’ve got two solid weeks of dining enjoyment just waiting for you.

📆 Timing is Everything! These Savor dining deals run only from June 1-14. Sometimes, and I will stress, sometimes, a restaurant may choose to run their special dining promos through the summer. Don’t count on that. If you see something that catches your fancy, go EAT IT!

🖨️ Of course, we’d like to make your Savor Sarasota planning just a little bit easier. Just like past years, we’ve put together a little Savor Sarasota printable checklist just for you! – DOWNLOAD THE 2026 SAVOR CHECKLIST HERE!

~ LH

📝 END NOTES –

(a) Last week, we wrote about the Backyard Smash Burger at Arts & Central. We have since discovered (thanks, Sarah!) the source of those perfectly smashable patties. It’s a special burger blend cooked up by Scott McGowan over at The Butcher’s Block. Hey, stop in, and maybe he’ll share his secret, or, at the very least, sell you a few patties! 🍔

(b) Many restaurants will also offer special beverage deals to accompany the prix fixe menus. That means you can eat AND drink for a nice, discounted price!

(c) We try really hard to make that printable restaurant list as accurate as possible. But, like a lot of things in the restaurant world, it’s a moving target. We apologize if there are any spots that we may have accidentally missed. If you’d like to get the most up-to-date info throughout Savor week, check the Visit Sarasota County Savor page HERE!

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🗓️ SARASOTA FOOD INFO🗓️ 

Here is some local food information that we think you might find interesting. We’ve provided you with a link to more info. 

📖 BUY A COPY OF OUR 2026 SARASOTA DINING BOOK! – ORDER HERE 📖 

📋 MENU OF THE MONTH!! – Stella’s Greek Cuisine – MENU HERE! 

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🧑‍🌾 FARMER’S MARKET INFO ‍🌾 

EVERY SUNDAY – Siesta Key Farmer’s Market – DETAILS 

EVERY SUNDAY – Farmer’s Market at Lakewood Ranch – DETAILS 

EVERY SUNDAY – The Meadows Farmer’s Market – DETAILS 

EVERY WEDNESDAY – The Phillippi Farmhouse Market (Oct-Apr) – DETAILS 

EVERY THURSDAY – Englewood Farmer’s Market (Oct-May) – DETAILS 

EVERY SATURDAY – Sarasota Farmer’s Market – DETAILS  

EVERY SATURDAY – Downtown Bradenton Public Market – DETAILS 

EVERY SATURDAY – Venice Florida Farmer’s Market – DETAILS 

THIRD THURSDAY EVERY MONTH – UTC Night Market – DETAILS 

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