Carol's Guidebook
Food scene
Lila
1576 Main StGreat healthy food options
Brick's Smoked Meats
1528 State StGreat place in city with old historic charm. Make sure you check out back porch and arrive early
260 locals recommend
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtGreat place in city with old historic charm. Make sure you check out back porch and arrive early
1592 | Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails
1592 Main Street
Siam Gulf Sarasota
1100 North Tuttle AvenueGreat place for Thai or Sushi
Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
3434 Bahia Vista StGood home cooked meal
Another great place for old historic charm and great food and music in the evenings
15 locals recommend
JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe
987 S Packinghouse RdAnother great place for old historic charm and great food and music in the evenings
Buttermilk Handcrafted Food
5520 Palmer BlvdGreat little cafe for breakfast
The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill
3602 Webber StOleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrGreat place along the waterfront for drinks.
Columbia Restaurant
411 St Armands Cir
Grillsmith Sarasota
6240 South Tamiami TrailGreat place for steaks
KaCey's Seafood and More
4904 Fruitville RdGecko’s Grill & Pub
1900 Hillview StEl Melvin Cocina Mexicana
1355 Main StGreat Mexican food
Another great taco place. Taco Tuesday, bogo and pitchers of margaritas for around 16.00
6 locals recommend
Circo
1435 2nd StAnother great taco place. Taco Tuesday, bogo and pitchers of margaritas for around 16.00
Summer Tap Juice Bar
Great fresh juices and acai bowls
Utamaro Sushi Bar
1900 Main StShopping
Great place to stroll, shop and eat. It is close to Lido Beach too.
358 locals recommend
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands CirGreat place to stroll, shop and eat. It is close to Lido Beach too.
Whole Foods Market
1451 1st StTrader Joe's
4101 S Tamiami TrailThe Exchange
539 S Orange AveThe Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrSightseeing
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StIf you love museums and gardens you’ll love walking around and touring the grounds. It’s also located by the bay.
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdIf you love museums and gardens you’ll love walking around and touring the grounds. It’s also located by the bay.
If you enjoy biking this is a fun trail from Sarasota to Venice.
15 locals recommend
Legacy Trail (Sarasota to Venice Rail-Trail)
Legacy TrailIf you enjoy biking this is a fun trail from Sarasota to Venice.
Beaches
Great beach if your looking for shells and a more quiet setting. This is my favorite.
442 locals recommend
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrGreat beach if your looking for shells and a more quiet setting. This is my favorite.
If you like smooth white sand and don’t mind a lot of people this is your place to visit. You also go thru a little village with lots of food and shopping
798 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
If you like smooth white sand and don’t mind a lot of people this is your place to visit. You also go thru a little village with lots of food and shopping