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Americano

Five Points is quickly becoming the epicenter of activity in downtown Sarasota.

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Bahi Hut

Of all things, the Bahi Hut on North Trail was highlighted in a recent issue of Coastal Living magazine in a feature on cross-country tiki bars.

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Beach Bistro

At Sean Murphy's Beach Bistro on Anna Maria Island, the stunning water views take center stage.

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Bellagio Ristorante

Lower in profile but more authentically Italian in its menu is Bellagio Ristorante.

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Bijou Café

Downtown Sarasota’s popular Bijou Café is a charming example of old school done right.

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Cafe L'Europe

Most cities of any size and substance have restaurants that have become institutions; think of the Four Seasons in New York or Le Bec Fin in Philadelphia.

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Captain Brian’s Seafood Market & Restaurant

You probably know Captain Brian’s Seafood Market and Restaurant, either because it’s a regular stop when you’re in the neighborhood or because a friend told you it’s the place to go when you just want a nice piece of fresh fish with no fuss.

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Caragiulo's

Drawing upon 15 years in Sarasota running a downtown Italian-American trattoria, the locally famous five Caragiulo brothers have now opened a Caragiulo's in Bradenton.

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C'est La Vie

For the adventurous diner with eclectic tastes, the restaurants, bars and cafés that line Sarasota’s Main Street between Palm and Orange avenues constitute the mother lode.

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Chutney’s

Chutney’s, in the foodie’s mecca of Southside Village, is a “nabe.”

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Cosimo's

It used to be that mall food was associated with fast food, not fine dining.

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Currents

An easy flow at Currents.

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Derek's

A noteworthy restaurant in the Rosemary District.

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El Greco

Greek and Mediterranean favorites plus pizza in a prime downtown Sarasota location.

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El Warike

On 26th Street West in Bradenton, a short block north of Cortez Road, look for a down-at-the-heels strip center anchored at its south end by a diamond in the rough.

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Ezra

The wait staff at Ezra wears blue jeans with white dress shirts, neckties and bistro aprons.

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Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Five Guys Burgers and Fries built its cult following in the Washington, D.C., metro area and has been spreading the mania far and wide, including—thank heaven!—to two locations here.

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Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Need a nice gift for someone but don't have time to shop?

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Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse makes a name for itself in downtown Sarasota.

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Lee Roy Selmon's

“Play hard, eat well and don’t forget to share.”

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Libby's Cafe + Bar

Libby's Cafe + Bar, serving up modern American cuisine, is a Hillview hotspot.

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Lido Beach Grille

Lido Beach Grille serves up modern American cuisine with a city skyline view.

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Maison Blanche

Maison Blanche on Longboat Key provides theatrics along with haute cuisine, six evenings a week.

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Mangrove Grill

It's worth the drive to Palmetto to visit Mangrove Grill.

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Marina Jack

This downtown Sarasota staple serves up seafood and spectacular sunset views.

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Mattison's 41

Mattison's 41 is the latest hit in the Paul Mattison's restaurant empire.

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Melting Pot

A downtown location and consistently good fondue makes the Melting Pot a Sarasota institution.

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Michael's on East

There it sits in an unfashionable part of town, no view of water, nature preserve or even a golf course.

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Morel

A Sarasota standby, pint-sized Morel offers up good, eclectic eats.

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MoZaic

In mid-December, a superb little restaurant and wine bar debuted quietly on Main Street in downtown Sarasota.

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Ocean Star Japanese Restaurant

The vibe at Ocean Star Japanese Restaurant in Holmes Beach is relaxed and friendly.

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Ophelia's On The Bay

Dinner at Siesta Key's Ophelia's on the Bay is a grown-up gourmet adventure.

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Ortygia

Ortygia serves up delicious, homemade Italian bites in Bradenton's Village of the Arts.

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Owen's Fish Camp

A well-prepared, seafood-heavy menu and lots of well-edited kitsch give life to Burn's Court's Owen's Fish Camp.

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Pattigeorge's

Island-spirited but sophisticated, Pattigeorge's has a dream location, on the water right in the center of Longboat Key.

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Pho Cali

Downtown's Pho Cali offers a taste of Vietnam.

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Polo Grill and Bar

Polo Grill and Bar offers up American bistro-style fare in Lakewood Ranch.

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Pomona

Citrus Square's Pomona’s menu embodies the happy marriage of two of French and Italian cuisine in a relaxed and dignified setting. Food, service and ambiance are all world-class.

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Retropolitan

Southern comfort food is king at Burns Court's Retropolitan.

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Roy's

Hawaiian-fusion cuisine and tropical drinks are the stars at Roy's.

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Saltwater Cafe

Nokomis' Saltwater Cafe is famous for its variety of well-prepared menu items, ranging from burgers to Spanish paella to bouillabaisse.

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Salute!

Salute! serves traditional Italian cuisine in a pretty downtown location between Mattison's and Whole Foods Center.

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Selva Grill

Forsaking his little start-up location in an uninspiring Sarasota strip mall off Clark Road, chef Darwin Santa Maria of Selva Grill (selva means jungle in Peruvian) has earned cheers from his faithful fans by moving to downtown Sarasota.

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Square 1 Burgers & Bar

Square 1 Burgers & Bar, across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital, offers an eclectic array of burgers, sides, salads, shakes and desserts.

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Taste of Asia

Siesta Key's Taste of Asia has a multicultural menu.

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The Columbia Restaurant

Columbia, with a prime location on St. Armands Circle, serves up fine Cuban and Spanish cuisine.

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The Cottage On The Key

Chef Darwin Santa Maria's newest venture, on Siesta Key, features a well-executed, seafood-heavy menu.

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Tommy Bahama's

Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant & Bar on St. Armands purveys well-executed island-themed fare in a comfortable and convivially noisy double-decker building a couple of blocks from the beach.

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Treviso

The completion of the visitor's pavilion at the Ringling Museum of Art has an added benefit few of us were expecting: Treviso, which might just be the best restaurant in town.

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Vernona Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Sometimes the most luxurious things in life are simple.

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Whole Foods Market

The new way to dine out is to eat in, as many Whole Foods Market take-out aficionados are discovering.

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