Restaurants near Downtown

“I've been coming here for years and will forever keep coming back the food has always been great the staff has always been friendly and helpful and never had any issues.”

“Excellent service by Avinash. He was great. The food was wonderful and we’ll be back again we had Saag & Tikka chicken marsala very good”

“Always good food, never disappointed.”

“The friendliest staff ever! Delicious and consistent food. Dog friendly !!!”

“Excellent fresh poke bowls! Great service! Owner very friendly and personable!”

“Best coffee in Sarasota by far!”

“What a delightful ice cream find right here in Osprey Florida. Service with a smile and a delicious product. We're introducing our friends to this treat and the Janey's beautiful smile as she crafts each rolled treat. Try this, you won't regret it ;)”

“Tucked into the front corner of a small gas station! You'll miss it the first time, but once your there you'll be delighted with the offerings. Do not miss the Cuban sandwich!”

“Had a wonderful lunch yesterday at Bodrum Restaurant along with 7 other ladies. Food was delicious and Tansel was a most charming server. Solicitous and humorous. Planning to attend their fashion show and luncheon in December.”

“Honestly, it's island vibes, Caribbean, flair, smiles, and amazing home-cooked food!! The best oxtail the best curry the best creole the best stuffed French toast the best Reuben and the best Cubano you're really ever going to find. 😊🙌🏼”

“Their food and service are unmatched! Absolutely love Thai To Go!”

“Absolutely outstanding dinning experience the Gyro platter was the best flavor structured food in a long time. Great work from Paul and his team. Great to watch them hustle.”

“This spot holds a special place in my heart! The Dearborn Coffeehouse has the best vibe and atmosphere in town. It's my favorite coffee house on this coast. 💕🏴‍☠️✨ As a local charity founder, I have to emphasize how much I appreciate their commitment to the community. It's businesses like The Dearborn Coffeehouse that support local charity work and help keep our community sound. For coffee, you can't beat their Café Cubano—the best in Englewood! And seriously, treat yourself to their delicious fresh cinnamon rolls and incredible seasonal pastries. A perfect local retreat! 💙”

“Great meal from start to finish! Our waitress, Marina, was very attentive and pleasant. Grilled Cesar salad was fresh and crisp and had just enough char for taste. Steaks and rack of lamb were cooked appropriately and seasoned well. Stuffed Branzino (a special) and black grouper were fresh and tasty. Desserts did not disappoint. Delicious! We'll be back!”

“Roessler’s restaurant is lovely - the atmosphere is beautiful and relaxed - our waitress was truly a professional - everything from our drinks to our amazing meals (duck,chicken,short ribs,scallops ,salads ) were prepared to perfection . A hidden gem in Sarasota for sure ! We will be making plans for a return visit - Tom and Karon Schandel”

“Came here with a large group on our family vacation, food and service were both outstanding! Will definitely be back!”

“I went to an event at Mad Salads and everything was so Delicious!! highly recommend!!”

“Great value and good food👍”

“We love the ham & Swiss w bechamel sauce & the bacon & onion fougasses. Highly recommend any & all desserts!! Great staff too!”

“I visited this store with my girlfriend because she saw the “key lime pie” sign on 41. We turned around and got it and it was very good (one of the slices was frozen but when it thawed it was good). We also had the key lime truffles and they were WAAY too sweet. However, the key lime pie was so good my girlfriend went back and got some. The first time we went, the girl said she could cut it into 6 or 8 if we bought an entire pie. When my girlfriend requested it to be cut, she said that she wasn’t able to. We’re confused why that was. For a $30 pie, requesting to get it sliced doesn’t seem like a big ask. It was also frozen.”

“Great options. Smaller portions available than some other places offer. Staff was cheery. Nice experience.”

“Their food is really good! We eat there every week. The one exception is their Skillets Potatoes - they're usually undercooked, then topped with green onions and broiled until the green onions are burned. Every Single Time. Come on, Corporate, Pay Attention!”

“Really great poke! Would highly recommend. Will definitely be returning! I got a sushi burrito, and they gave me the extras on the side. I was worried for the price, that a small wouldn’t be much… but it was plenty of food! And so good!”

“Fantastic Gulf of America views, great food, super service, great array of frozen drinks! Nice way to eat and spend a leisurely afternoon!!”

“LOVE that they have a plant-based vegan menu!!! Just wish they were open later hours, i.e.-for dinner, etc.”

“This place is the best! Anytime we travel to the area we go at least once! They have great service and delicious ice cream with a great selection!”

“What a great time at Rumours Wine Bar!! The Singo game was so fun! Riesling wine was amazing. Flatbread and feta were delicious. Wonderful crowd and really nice owners who made the evening a memorable one. Definitely go to Rumours Wine Bar if you haven't tried it. We'll definitely return!”

“We have been going to Pop's for 8 years. We go in season when it's packed beyond belief. We go in the summer when there are 10 people there. We love to go on Monday night when George and Drea are bartending and Audio Orchid is playing. The food is great. The drinks are great. We have never left Pop's and said "wish we went somewhere else".”

“Lovely coffee shop especially the chicken salad toasties, hopefully back in april 🙏🥰Joanna Potter”