The Breadwinner (Best Sandwich) 

Anna's Deli: The Surfer

6535 Midnight Pass Rd., Sarasota, (941) 349-4888, annasdelis.com, Facebook 

Anna’s Restaurant & Deli has been a Siesta Key/Sarasota tradition since 1971. It’s the oldest eatery on Siesta Key and known for its huge ‘Famous Specialty Sandwiches.’ Both Anna’s Deli locations have reopened for take-out and can’t wait to see you. Head over for one of the BEST sandwiches in town now.

Main Bar Sandwich Shop: The Famous Italian

1944 Main St., Sarasota, (941) 955-8733, themainbar.com, Facebook

Operating since 1958, this beloved sandwich shop has served the downtown lunchtime crowd for generations. Continuing to be Main Street Strong by offering take-out and local delivery when possible.

Southside Deli: The Southsider

1825 Hillview St, Sarasota, (941) 330-9302, southsidedelisarasota.com, Facebook

A Hillview favorite, offering some of the best sandwiches and lunch specials in Sarasota. They have dinners to go and their full menu is available. Call ahead and pick up at the drive-thru window or inside.

Corkscrew Deli: The Cuban

4982 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, (941) 925-3955, corkscrewdeli.com, Facebook

Corkscrew Deli offers unique and memorable sandwiches of the finest quality for a truly affordable price. Offering free lunch delivery within a three-mile radius.

Let's Have A Nooner (Best Place For Lunch)

Simon’s Coffee House & Eatery

5900 S. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, (941) 926-7151, simonstogo.com, Facebook

Delicious soups, salads, sandwiches and breakfast served all day. This South Trail favorite can make many menu items vegan or vegetarian. Call with your to-go order today.

Gecko’s Grill & Pub

1900 Hillview St., Sarasota, (941) 953-2929; 51 N Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota, (941) 378-0077; 6606 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota,  (941) 248-2020; 5585 Palmer Crossing Cir., Sarasota, (941) 923-6061; 7228 55th Ave E., Bradenton, (941) 727-8988; geckosgrill.com, Facebook, Instagram

Walls closing in? Try a stress reduction strategy and have a Gecko’s happy hour at home. Order delicious appetizers and packaged adult beverages to go. Choose bottled beer or a bottle of your favorite wine or spirits. Tell jokes and play your favorite music. Let Gecko’s help you escape to your happy place for a little while.

Connors Steak & Seafood

3501 S. Tamiami Trail #1165, Sarasota, (941) 260-3232, connorsrestaurant.com, Facebook, Instagram 

Have you experienced lunch at Connors yet? While you’ll have to wait to try their $11-14 lunch specials, curbside pick-up is available. They’ve even created a limited menu with family-style options from their chefs to your table.

Green Zebra Café

476 John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota,(941) 388-2848, greenzebracafe.com, Facebook, Instagram

With locations on Main Street and St. Armands Circle, call for takeout or delivery (only avail at Main Street location) and order a delicious smoothie and a wrap to keep up a healthy quarantine routine.

Breakfast Club (Best Breakfast) 

First Watch

1395 Main St., Sarasota, (941) 954-1395; 5354 Fruitville Rd #4, Sarasota, (941) 914-9508; 3706 Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota, (941) 894-3765; 8383 S Tamiami Trail Suite 111, Sarasota,(941) 923-6754; 8306 Market St, Bradenton,(941) 907-6657; firstwatch.com, Facebook

For the health and safety of their employees, all First Watch locations are closed temporarily. Follow them on Facebook to be the first to find out when they reopen.

Station 400

400 N Lemon Ave., Sarasota, (941) 906-1400; 8215 Lakewood Main Street, Suite P103, Lakewood Ranch, 941-907-0648; 4832 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, (941) 927-0402, station400.com, Facebook

Downtown Sarasota – OPEN
Lakewood Ranch – OPEN
The Landings - CLOSED
8:00 am – 1:30 pm Mon thru Sunday. Their full menu is available all week for takeout. Call ahead and they’ll have it ready for you. Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are the perfect take-out option. #delicious#community #supportsmallbusiness
#SarasotaStrong #Supportsmallbusiness #vivalabrunch
Check Facebook daily for updates & specials. 

Millie's

3900 Clark Rd., Sarasota, (941) 923-4054, milliesrestaurantsarasota.com

Temporarily closed.

Keke's Breakfast Café

3456 Clark Rd., Sarasota, (941) 444-9487; 5405 University Parkway, Unit 104, University Park, (941) 388-8953; 11633 State Route 70, East Bradenton, (941) 739-6555; 1121 Cortez Road, Bradenton (941) 345-4463; 
kekes.com

It’s always time for pancakes. Select Keke’s locations above currently providing breakfast and lunch.
Mon thru Sun 7 am – 2:30pm

It's Not Drinking...It's Brunch! (Best Brunch) 

Made Restaurant

1990 Main St #112, Sarasota, (941) 953-2900, maderestaurant.com, Facebook

Take out & curbside available.
Lunch Tues thru Fri  12 pm-2 pm & Dinner 5 pm-9 pm
Saturday 5 pm-9 pm; Sunday Brunch 10 am-2 pm
Check out their popular “Large Format Cocktails” serving 6-7 people
Offering red & white sangria and bloody mary & mimosa kits to go.

First Watch

1395 Main St., Sarasota, (941) 954-1395; 5354 Fruitville Rd #4, Sarasota, (941) 914-9508; 3706 Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota, (941) 894-3765; 8383 S Tamiami Trail Suite 111, Sarasota,(941) 923-6754; 8306 Market St, Bradenton,(941) 907-6657; firstwatch.com, Facebook

For the health and safety of their employees, all First Watch locations are closed temporarily. Follow them on Facebook to be the first to find out when they reopen.

University Park Country Club

7671 The Park Blvd, University Park, (941) 355-3888, universitypark-fl.com, Facebook

To-go orders only. Pickup curbside or delivery available for $5 (call to see if you are in the delivery area); available pick up times are 11:30 am – 6 pm.  Available for members, residents and the public.