Sarasota

Hi...looking for unique venue for 80th bday for father in law. Approx. 20-25 people. Nothing stuffy. Full bar would be ideal, with relatively affordable menu for a sibling split! Never done thi...

Okay, Chowhounds! Who has the best seafood in the Sarasota area? Particularly locally sourced fresh fish and/or shrimp from the gulf fish?

We are spending President weekend in Sarasota and have made a reservation at Ophelia's on the Bay for Sunday night but need a recommendation for Saturday night. Don't have a specific cuisine in mi...

We have a new Pie Shop in Sarasota specialising in meat pies in a "puff" pastry pocket. A great easy and quick meal on the go, or order frozen pies to bake at home. We have a wonderful range of ...

Husband and I are spending a week in Sarasota in February. Seems like there are some Vietnamese restaurants in the area. Any good bahn mi? Also authentic Chinese food. How is Yummy House. We a...

I'm heading from NYC to Longboat Key / Sarasota in a week. We'll be there for two weeks of rest and relaxation. I see similar threads on the same topic but they're all years old. I'd appreciate res...

I can't find anything....anyone have something fitting this description or close to it?

Hey! I need some help finding the best places to eat in the Venice Beach and Sarasota area. Heading down in November to visit my wife's grandparents. I'm looking for solid, locally owned places...

by meatn3 5 years ago

I'll be in town briefly (30 hours or so) and would love to get my Cuban craving satisfied. Prefer Tampa style but with just one day...The Cuban at the Columbian is ok but I'd prefer going elsewhere...

Any ideas for a good, casual meal before the show? 6 people will be going.

by sweet100s 5 years ago

Thanks everyone for your help and advice I had an excellent long Valentines Day weekend in St. Pete / Sarasota. Weather wise it was a gorgeous sunny weekend, and gloriously cool - no overbea...

by sweet100s 5 years ago

Looking for a delicious dinner after the Sarasota Art Festival on main street next weekend. I do realize this night coincides with Valentines day evening, historically one of the worst times to t...

Would like feedback regarding Lucky Pelican , 6239. Lake Osprey Dr, Sarasota- Thanks!

Confusing experience yesterday. I needed to bring a whole rotisserie chicken over to a friend's house and I immediately thought of the Peruvian chicken take out/eat in places that are all over the ...

First. Trip to the Gulf Coast, very excited, always depend on Chowhound to help me with restaurant choices. We live on the coast of NC, and love fresh seafood, great steaks, good breakfast. We are ...

Meeting an old friend for lunch - she's in Tampa, I'm in Sarasota. Would like to meet in between, to have more time to talk and less driving for each. Any ideas? Doesn't have to be fancy, just plea...

Local restaurant reviewers usually over-exaggerate the qualities of area restaurants . Not in the case of this lukewarm review of Café L’Europe, where the Herald-Tribune critic is basically saying ...