Must Do Sarasota Visitor Guide Summer/Fall 2017
At Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Sarasota Summer/Fall 2017 issue, you will find over one hundred well-researched and carefully curated standout things to do so you can make the most of your visit. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Top 10 directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and savings.
At Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Sarasota Summer/Fall 2017 issue, you will find over one hundred well-researched and carefully curated standout things to do so you can make the most of your visit. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Top 10 directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and savings.
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DINING<br />
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MARY CAROL FITZGERALD<br />
Coupon Alcohol <strong>Do</strong>g-Friendly Entertainment Outdoor Dining Waterfront Dining<br />
Top<br />
Area Eateries<br />
Who wants to cook after a full day of sun and fun? Dining out is a big part of<br />
any vacation, and a great meal can be a highlight of your visit to <strong>Sarasota</strong>. Even<br />
if you don’t have a sophisticated palate, you will appreciate the wide range of<br />
cuisines <strong>Sarasota</strong> and the surrounding region has to offer. There are more than<br />
840 restaurants in the area. In fact, within a 25-mile radius of <strong>Sarasota</strong> you’ll<br />
find more Zagat <strong>Guide</strong>, Trend Dining Award, and Distinguished Restaurants of<br />
North America than any other area in Florida! The Suncoast’s restaurants offer<br />
a variety of dining experiences, everything from cozy cafes to fine dining and<br />
bistros, as well as plenty of options for families where casual atmospheres<br />
and liberal dress codes are the norms. You’ll savor innovative cuisine from<br />
every corner of the globe offering you the opportunity to indulge in a variety<br />
of culinary delights.<br />
Check It Out<br />
Burns Court Café & Wine Bar<br />
Dine indoors or al fresco at this charming<br />
Parisian café offering a variety of delicious<br />
breakfast omelets, crêpes, homemade quiche,<br />
pastries, desserts, specialty coffees, fresh<br />
salads, sandwiches, and panini. French Quarter<br />
Wine Bar features a wide-range of wine by<br />
the glass or bottle, and live Jazz Tuesday,<br />
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.<br />
401 South Pineapple Avenue, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.312.6633 • BurnsCourtCafe.com<br />
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Baker & Wife<br />
2157 Siesta Drive, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.960.1765 • BakerWife.com<br />
Casual chef-driven European-style<br />
café close to downtown <strong>Sarasota</strong> and Siesta<br />
Key. Menu features fresh, globally inspired,<br />
locally crafted soups, salads, brick oven<br />
pizza, burgers, seafood, and meats. Save<br />
room for dessert. Full bar, wine, craft beer,<br />
and cocktails. Serving brunch Tuesday<br />
through Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.,<br />
dinner Tuesday through Saturday 5 to 9 p.m.<br />
Café Gabbiano<br />
5104 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key<br />
941.349.1423 • CafeGabbiano.com<br />
Fresh and local ingredients make<br />
up their classic and modern Italian dishes<br />
within a wine cellar atmosphere. Menu offers<br />
free-range steak and chicken, local seafood,<br />
handmade pasta, and milk fed veal using<br />
farm-raised ingredients to compliment<br />
a world-class wine list. Offers indoor and<br />
climate controlled outdoor seating, tasting<br />
menus, and events. Full bar featuring daily<br />
$10 wine tastings and “Siesta Hour” with<br />
$5 appetizers, wine, and martinis.<br />
Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar<br />
Siesta Village, S. Siesta, St. Armands, Venice<br />
DaiquiriDeck.com<br />
Well known for their vast selection<br />
of frozen daiquiris and drink specials. Menu<br />
features oysters, a variety of seafood,<br />
burgers, salads, wraps, and much more.<br />
Enjoy great live music and Happy Hour<br />
daily from 3 to 7 p.m. at each area location.<br />
Offers special events throughout the year.<br />
Open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. See ad on<br />
page 47 for phone and location details.<br />
Der Dutchman Restaurant & Bakery<br />
3713 Bahia Vista Street, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.955.8007 • DHGroup.com<br />
Experience the warm and inviting culture<br />
and generous portions of delicious<br />
home-style Amish kitchen cooking. Family<br />
and buffet-style dining and daily specials.<br />
Bakery offers a wide selection of pastries,<br />
cakes, cookies, breads, and pies baked fresh<br />
daily. Convenient carry out and second floor<br />
gift shop. Closed Sunday.<br />
Marina Jack Restaurant<br />
2 Marina Plaza, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.365.4232 • MarinaJacks.com<br />
<strong>Do</strong>wntown <strong>Sarasota</strong> Bayfront<br />
location offering three different waterfront<br />
dining options. The main level features the<br />
casual open-air Blue Sunshine Patio Bar<br />
& Grill and the air-conditioned Deep Six<br />
Lounge and Piano Bar. Upstairs Dining Room<br />
features an award-winning wine list and the<br />
regions finest seafood, steaks, and pasta.<br />
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations<br />
recommended for the Dining Room only.<br />
Nancy’s Bar-B-Q<br />
301 S. Pineapple Avenue, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
8141 Main Street, Lakewood Ranch<br />
941.366.2271 • NancysBarBQ.com<br />
Succulent pulled pork, beef<br />
brisket, ribs, chicken, and salmon are<br />
smoked fresh daily. Menu also features<br />
numerous sides—many local and<br />
vegetarian, large salads, kids’ menu,<br />
craft beer, and wine. Fun, fast, casual<br />
atmosphere with communal tables inside,<br />
picnic tables on the porch. Serving lunch<br />
and dinner Monday through Saturday.<br />
Ophelia’s on the Bay<br />
9105 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key<br />
941.349.2212 • OpheliasOnTheBay.com<br />
Enjoy waterfront dining in the<br />
casually elegant dining room, or outside<br />
on the open-air patio dockside on Little<br />
<strong>Sarasota</strong> Bay. Seasonally inspired menu is<br />
printed daily and features an award-winning<br />
blend of cuisines prepared from the<br />
freshest, and sometimes exotic meat,<br />
fish, and produce. Expansive wine list,<br />
homemade desserts, nightly Happy<br />
Hour in the bar, and Sunday Jazz Brunch.<br />
Reservations are recommended.<br />
The Original Word of Mouth<br />
1740 East Venice Avenue, Venice<br />
941.218.6509<br />
6604 Gateway Avenue, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.925.2400 • OriginalWordOfMouth.com<br />
Serving breakfast and lunch daily. Menu<br />
features made to order smoothies, fresh<br />
baked bread, scones, muffins, and cinnamon<br />
rolls, frittatas, omelets, pancakes, a variety of<br />
homemade soups, salads, and sandwiches.<br />
Expect generous portions and friendly<br />
service. See website for hours.<br />
The Table Creekside<br />
5365 S. Tamiami Trail, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.921.9465 • TableSRQ.com<br />
Enjoy award-winning and<br />
beautifully presented creative cuisine in<br />
a relaxed Phillippi Creek waterfront setting.<br />
Raw bar and globally inspired menu includes<br />
Chef featured daily special selections from<br />
the land and sea. Daily Happy Hour from 4<br />
to 6:30 p.m. features inventive craft cocktails<br />
and small plates in the bar. Dinner nightly<br />
from 4 p.m. Reservations are recommended.<br />
Venezia<br />
373 St. Armands Circle, <strong>Sarasota</strong><br />
941.388.1400 • Venezia-1966.com<br />
Casual Italian bistro offers a wide<br />
variety of pizzas made with homemade<br />
dough, cooked in a traditional pizza oven.<br />
Other delicious Italian favorites include<br />
paninis, pastas, and salads. Full bar, children’s<br />
menu, and carry out also available. Dine<br />
indoors or outside under the umbrellas<br />
overlooking St. Armands Circle. Open daily.<br />
Siesta Key’s Premier Waterside Restaurant<br />
Join us Nightly for Dinner from 5-10<br />
Sunday Jazz Brunch Buffet from 11-2<br />
Reservations Suggested<br />
Happy Hour in the Bar Nightly from 5pm to 6pm<br />
Siesta Key’s Premier<br />
Waterside Restaurant<br />
9105 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key • 941.349.2212 • www.OpheliasOnTheBay.net<br />
Join us nightly for Dinner from 5pm to 10pm<br />
Sunday Jazz Brunch from 11am to 2pm | Reservations Suggested<br />
Happy Hour in the bar nightly from 5pm to 6pm<br />
9105 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key | 941.349.2212 | www.OpheliasOnTheBay.com<br />
ELIZABETH BARNETT
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