Denise’s guidebook
Restaurants
Sarasota is a food town with lots of great places to dine, enjoy drinks, and music
Located in the front of the building where you are staying, enjoy wonderful artisan pizzas and food, wine and beer, outdoor and indoor seating.
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The Fountain Kitchen & Wine Bar
543 S Pineapple AveLocated in the front of the building where you are staying, enjoy wonderful artisan pizzas and food, wine and beer, outdoor and indoor seating.
Award winning, fun atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating, live music, bar, next to Burns Court Theater and Galleries. Just across the street on S. Pineapple Avenue.
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Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtAward winning, fun atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating, live music, bar, next to Burns Court Theater and Galleries. Just across the street on S. Pineapple Avenue.
Requires reservations and host favorite! Walking distance, only a few blocks away in the Towles Court area.
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Indigenous Restaurant
239 S Links AveRequires reservations and host favorite! Walking distance, only a few blocks away in the Towles Court area.
Just a few blocks north on Orange Avenue, then left onto Main Street! Excellent food. Close by, walk north on S. Pineapple, left on Main Street.
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Lila
1576 Main StJust a few blocks north on Orange Avenue, then left onto Main Street! Excellent food. Close by, walk north on S. Pineapple, left on Main Street.
Popular, rustic-chic venue for craft cocktails, sandwiches & new American entrees. Walk north on S. Pineapple, right onto Lemon Avenue.
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Boca Sarasota
19 S Lemon AvePopular, rustic-chic venue for craft cocktails, sandwiches & new American entrees. Walk north on S. Pineapple, right onto Lemon Avenue.
Great cocktail lounge and good home cooking. Walk north on S. Pineapple, right on Lemon, right on State Street.
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State Street Eating House + Cocktails
1533 State StGreat cocktail lounge and good home cooking. Walk north on S. Pineapple, right on Lemon, right on State Street.
No-frills storefront serving bubble tea, smoothies & traditional Vietnamese stir-fry & noodles. Walk north up S. Orange, left on Main Street.
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Pho Cali
1578 Main StNo-frills storefront serving bubble tea, smoothies & traditional Vietnamese stir-fry & noodles. Walk north up S. Orange, left on Main Street.
Trendy locally–run coffee shop with java, sandwiches, pastries & outside tables in a chill ambiance. Walk north on S. Pineapple, left on Lemon Avenue, right on Main Street
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Pastry Art Bakery Cafe
1512 Main StTrendy locally–run coffee shop with java, sandwiches, pastries & outside tables in a chill ambiance. Walk north on S. Pineapple, left on Lemon Avenue, right on Main Street
Peruvian eatery dishes up inventive ceviches & sizable cocktails in a chic room with elegant decor. Walk north on S. Pineapple Avenue, left onto Main Street (second roundabout)
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Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main StPeruvian eatery dishes up inventive ceviches & sizable cocktails in a chic room with elegant decor. Walk north on S. Pineapple Avenue, left onto Main Street (second roundabout)
1592 Greek but added flavors from Turkey, Syria, Portugal and Italy. Walk north on S. Orange Avenue, corner of S. Orange and Main Street
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1592 | Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails
1592 Main Street1592 Greek but added flavors from Turkey, Syria, Portugal and Italy. Walk north on S. Orange Avenue, corner of S. Orange and Main Street
You’ll drop ducats at Sage, where a romantic dinner for two recently cost us $250, but you won’t have any complaints about the food. Be sure to make a reservation, and arrive early for a cocktail on the roof, one of the best places to spend a sunset in Sarasota. Walk north on S. Pineapple Avenue, left at 1st street
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Sage
1216 1st StYou’ll drop ducats at Sage, where a romantic dinner for two recently cost us $250, but you won’t have any complaints about the food. Be sure to make a reservation, and arrive early for a cocktail on the roof, one of the best places to spend a sunset in Sarasota. Walk north on S. Pineapple Avenue, left at 1st street
Hip coffee spot with simple yet delicious menu - just across the street on S. Pineapple Avenue
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Project Coffee
538 S Pineapple AveHip coffee spot with simple yet delicious menu - just across the street on S. Pineapple Avenue
Lunch only 11:30-2:15 Wednesday to Sunday, adorable setting and simple menu, fun and romantic. North on S. Orange Ave, left onto Morrell Street
The Garden Room Cafe' at Shoogie Boogies
1919 Morrill StLunch only 11:30-2:15 Wednesday to Sunday, adorable setting and simple menu, fun and romantic. North on S. Orange Ave, left onto Morrell Street
Fine dining and excellent food, a long standing chef and restaurant in Sarasota. Go north and S. Pineapple to 2nd street, Bijou is directly in front of you
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Bijou Cafe
1287 1st StFine dining and excellent food, a long standing chef and restaurant in Sarasota. Go north and S. Pineapple to 2nd street, Bijou is directly in front of you
Bars & Music
Tons of great options in walking distance
Live music, bar, upstairs lounge - popular party & dance place! Walk north on S. Pineapple, right on Lemon Avenue
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The Gator Club
1490 Main StLive music, bar, upstairs lounge - popular party & dance place! Walk north on S. Pineapple, right on Lemon Avenue
Breezy outpost offers casual food & drinks in an open-air, tropical-themed joint on the beach. Walk north on S. Pineapple, left at S. Ringling, cross over US41 , on water straight ahead on left
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Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrBreezy outpost offers casual food & drinks in an open-air, tropical-themed joint on the beach. Walk north on S. Pineapple, left at S. Ringling, cross over US41 , on water straight ahead on left
Seafood spot with an outdoor raw bar patio, upstairs dining room, piano bar & expansive water views. Walk north on S. Pineapple, left onto Ringling Blvd, cross US41, on water to right
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marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaSeafood spot with an outdoor raw bar patio, upstairs dining room, piano bar & expansive water views. Walk north on S. Pineapple, left onto Ringling Blvd, cross US41, on water to right
Varied New American menu, cocktails & live music presented outside in a tiki-inspired setting. Walk north on S. Pineapple, right onto Lemon Avenue
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Mattison's City Grille Downtown Sarasota
1 N Lemon AveVaried New American menu, cocktails & live music presented outside in a tiki-inspired setting. Walk north on S. Pineapple, right onto Lemon Avenue
Live music and bar. Walk north on S. Pineapple, right onto Lemon Avenue
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The Five O'clock Club
1930 Hillview StLive music and bar. Walk north on S. Pineapple, right onto Lemon Avenue
Performance Theaters
Sarasota is a cultural capital with lots of performance theaters
The main theater of the 80,000 square feet facility contains 1,741 seats. Walk north on S. Pineapple, right on Central, left on Blvd of the Arts, cross US41, left then located on water (best to drive, parking onsite)
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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailThe main theater of the 80,000 square feet facility contains 1,741 seats. Walk north on S. Pineapple, right on Central, left on Blvd of the Arts, cross US41, left then located on water (best to drive, parking onsite)
This casual, mid-size showroom features stand-up comedians & serves bar bites & drinks. Walk north on S. Orange, right on Ringling Blvd, on left after Links Avenue
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McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
1923 Ringling BlvdThis casual, mid-size showroom features stand-up comedians & serves bar bites & drinks. Walk north on S. Orange, right on Ringling Blvd, on left after Links Avenue
The Florida Studio Theatre or FST is a non-profit theatre. In walking distance from Burns Square. Take Selby Lane, right on Palm Avenue, walk a few blocks on right
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Florida Studio Theatre
1241 N Palm AveThe Florida Studio Theatre or FST is a non-profit theatre. In walking distance from Burns Square. Take Selby Lane, right on Palm Avenue, walk a few blocks on right
Award wining Opera! Walk north on S. Pineapple, on left after Main Street
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sarasota opera
61 N Pineapple AveAward wining Opera! Walk north on S. Pineapple, on left after Main Street
Intimate sold out performances. Walk north on S. Orange Avenue about 10 blocks (best to drive, parking onsite)
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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
1012 N Orange AveIntimate sold out performances. Walk north on S. Orange Avenue about 10 blocks (best to drive, parking onsite)
Black box theater with edgy small intimate performances. Walk north on S. Orange Avenue, left at 2nd street, on right
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Urbanite Theatre
1487 2nd StBlack box theater with edgy small intimate performances. Walk north on S. Orange Avenue, left at 2nd street, on right
The Asolo Repertory Theatre or Asolo Rep is a professional theater in Sarasota, Florida. It is the largest Equity theatre in Florida, and the largest Repertory theatre in the Southeastern United States. Asolo Rep is a resident regional theatre company which also invites in guest artists. Drive north on US41/Tamiami Trail to the Ringling Museum, on right
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Asolo Repertory hosts the Mertz Theatre
5555 N Tamiami TrailThe Asolo Repertory Theatre or Asolo Rep is a professional theater in Sarasota, Florida. It is the largest Equity theatre in Florida, and the largest Repertory theatre in the Southeastern United States. Asolo Rep is a resident regional theatre company which also invites in guest artists. Drive north on US41/Tamiami Trail to the Ringling Museum, on right
Parks & Sites
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a 15-acre botanical garden located at 900 South Palm Avenue in Sarasota, Florida. The Gardens are located on the grounds of the former home of Marie and William Selby. Close by, walk south on S. Orange, cross Mound, on right
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StThe Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a 15-acre botanical garden located at 900 South Palm Avenue in Sarasota, Florida. The Gardens are located on the grounds of the former home of Marie and William Selby. Close by, walk south on S. Orange, cross Mound, on right
Sarasota Jungle Gardens has been a tourist attraction in Sarasota, Florida in the United States since 1939. It offers ten acres, or four hectares, of botanical plantings along with bird and animal shows. One key attraction at the park is the opportunity to be up close and personal with Flamingos! Drive north on US41/Tamiami Trail
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens
3701 Bay Shore RdSarasota Jungle Gardens has been a tourist attraction in Sarasota, Florida in the United States since 1939. It offers ten acres, or four hectares, of botanical plantings along with bird and animal shows. One key attraction at the park is the opportunity to be up close and personal with Flamingos! Drive north on US41/Tamiami Trail
Once a ballpark, this area features a fitness trail, skateboard park, tennis courts & picnic space. In the front of the building, turn east onto Oak Street, walk to end, about 3 blocks
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Payne Park
2010 Adams LnOnce a ballpark, this area features a fitness trail, skateboard park, tennis courts & picnic space. In the front of the building, turn east onto Oak Street, walk to end, about 3 blocks
Waterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city. Walk north on S. Pineapple, left at Ringling Blvd, cross US41, go straight
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Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront DrWaterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city. Walk north on S. Pineapple, left at Ringling Blvd, cross US41, go straight
Surrounded by great restaurants, opera, library, shops and beautiful trees. Walk north on S. Pineapple, just past Main St. on right - near library, opera, restaurants, Starbucks, Whole foods
Five Points Park
1 Central AveSurrounded by great restaurants, opera, library, shops and beautiful trees. Walk north on S. Pineapple, just past Main St. on right - near library, opera, restaurants, Starbucks, Whole foods
Small neighborhood park with kids play area and good for walking dogs. Walk north on S. Orange a few feet, right on Laurel and then up a little on left
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Laurel Park
1725 Laurel StSmall neighborhood park with kids play area and good for walking dogs. Walk north on S. Orange a few feet, right on Laurel and then up a little on left
True Florida and a must... alligators and wildlife, great boat tours and kayaking. About 45 minute drive.
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Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72True Florida and a must... alligators and wildlife, great boat tours and kayaking. About 45 minute drive.
Spas & Beauty
L. Spa
556 S Pineapple AveFull service spa across the street on S. Pineapple
SHOKO LASH STUDIO
1530 Dolphin StBest lashes and brows, super close by on Dolphin Street
Sisters Nail Bar
602 S Pineapple AveNails and Toes :) right across the street
Personalized hair styling for every occasion, including weddings. Located just below in the building.
JFlo Hair Salon
539 South Pineapple AvenuePersonalized hair styling for every occasion, including weddings. Located just below in the building.
Massage, Neuromuscular & Wellness just a few steps away. Exit and head south on S. Orange Avenue, on right
Unwind SRQ Massage, Neuromuscular & Wellness Studio
630 South Orange AvenueMassage, Neuromuscular & Wellness just a few steps away. Exit and head south on S. Orange Avenue, on right
Yoga & Exersize
Pineapple Yoga Studio
517 S Pineapple AveRight next door and lots of classes
Personal Yoga and group classes. Just a few steps away, south on S. Orange, on right
Unwind SRQ Massage, Neuromuscular & Wellness Studio
630 South Orange AvenuePersonal Yoga and group classes. Just a few steps away, south on S. Orange, on right
Bike, Boat, Rentals
I Bike Sarasota
401 Mango AvenueKey Sailing - Sarasota's #1 Sailing Charter
2 Marina Plazago sailing