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Updated: Sarasota's Best New Restaurants

An update of the new restaurants that stand out from the crowd.

10/01/2025 By Lauren Jackson

The After After Party

The Best Late Night Restaurants in Sarasota

Night owls, take note.

09/04/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Party On

These 25 Restaurants Are Extending Their Savor Sarasota Offerings

The official Savor Sarasota season is over, but tons of restaurants have extended their deals for a little while longer.

06/25/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Best of Sarasota

The Best of Sarasota 2025

A record number of you cast a ballot this year. The result? A comprehensive review of everything you love about living in Sarasota.

05/01/2025

Here We Go!

Florence and the Spice Boys' Second Location Is Open

The much-loved restaurants opened outpost No. 2 on Monday, April 28.

04/24/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Neighborhood Guide

The Best Restaurants in Downtown Sarasota

From French to Vietnamese, there's something for every palate in downtown Sarasota.

02/06/2025 By Cooper Levey-Baker and Lauren Jackson

Los Mejores

Our Favorite Local Mexican Restaurants

Mexican Americans and Mexican immigrants enrich our community in so many ways, and their influence can be seen in the restaurants that punctuate nearly every neighborhood in town.

01/29/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Gone But Not Forgotten

Screaming Goat Taqueria Has Closed

Taco 'bout a bummer: the Gulf Gate restaurant had amassed a loyal following thanks to its creative flavor combinations and vegan-friendly options.

07/23/2024 By Lauren Jackson

End of an Era

Ed Chiles' Sandbar, Mar Vista and Beach House Restaurants Have Been Sold

In a letter to his staff, Chiles reflected on his restaurants' humble beginnings and his 45-year career. "We have come a long way," he wrote.

07/18/2024 By Megan McDonald

Monday Funday

These Restaurants Are Actually Open on Mondays

Skip the Monday blues and head out to one of Sarasota’s best restaurants that's actually open on Monday.

06/10/2024 By Lauren Jackson

The Best Part of Waking Up

Sarasota's Best Breakfasts

Whatever breakfast means to you, our area is rich with options. From humble diners to culinary temples, local eateries serve a stunning variety of morning meals.

05/17/2024 By Cooper Levey-Baker and Lauren Jackson

Burger Brief

Update: After 67 Years, the Hob Nob Has Closed

The beloved burger joint has no immediate or evident plans to reopen.

05/14/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Hot Hot Hot

Florence and the Spice Boys Is Coming to University Town Center

The popular restaurant's second location is slated to open in late 2024 or early 2025.

05/08/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Best of Sarasota

The Best of Sarasota 2024: Readers' Poll

We polled our readers about their favorite shops, services and more. Here’s what you had to say.

05/01/2024

Savor Town

Savor Sarasota Is Returning for Its 19th Year

From June 1 to June 14, participating restaurants will offer prix fixe menus at a discounted rate.

03/11/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Can't Beat The View

The Best Waterfront Restaurants in Sarasota-Manatee

Where to get a great meal on the water.

03/06/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Holy Manasota Mansion, Batman

This Waterfront Manasota Key Home Can Pack In More Than Two Dozen Cars

Sprawling over three acres on Lemon Bay, this three-story home can be yours for just under $12 million. (Plus, you've gotta see the owner's replica Batmobile.)

02/29/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Restaurant Review

At Kolucan, Mexican Culinary Traditions Are Treated With Reverence

Diners will find established Mexican American favorites, but alongside the burrito bowls, carne asada and mole come upscale riffs on Mexican flavors previously unavailable here.

01/03/2024 By Lauren Jackson