After the Feast

Indigenous, One of Sarasota’s Most Acclaimed Restaurants, Has Closed

After 15 years in Towles Court, in downtown Sarasota, Chef Steve Phelps’ nationally recognized restaurant has served its final meal.

09/15/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Restaurant Refresh

Lucile Pizza & Wine Bar Is Closing—But Something New Is Already in the Oven

The downtown Sarasota restaurant will serve its final meals under the Lucile name Sept. 12 before returning with a new identity.

09/10/2026 By Kim Doleatto

A Feast Before the Fiesta

Late-Night Spot Latin Quarters Offers Good Food, Karaoke and Dancing

Owner Rafael Arguelles wanted a place where diners could enjoy authentic Latin cuisine.

09/02/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Toast Your Morning

Toastique’s Avocado Smash Is as Beautiful as It Is Healthy

One of its prettiest dishes: the Avocado Smash.

09/02/2026 By Jules Telfort

Not Sayonara

JPan Sushi at UTC Will Close After 10 Years

The restaurant will serve its final sushi rolls and Benderson Bowls on Sept. 13. A new tenant is expected to take over the space, and JPan's other location will remain open.

08/25/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Pie Squared

Michelin-Recommended Pizza Maker Plans New Rosemary Art & Design District Restaurant

Chef Anthony Petralia is bringing pizza, handmade pasta and a more upscale Italian menu to the former Wolfie’s space on Boulevard of the Arts.

08/17/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Greek Arrival

Washington, D.C., Hot Spot Balos Is Coming to Downtown Sarasota

The seafood-focused restaurant will make its Florida debut as The Edge’s only retail tenant in spring 2027.

08/12/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Moving Breakfast

The Breakfast House Plans a New Home—and Possibly a New Bungalow Village

The longtime Sarasota restaurant plans to turn a Fruitville Road home into its new location, with hopes of eventually bringing several neighboring bungalows along.

07/29/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Pac Rim

Beloved Sarasota Restaurant Closes After Overnight Fire

Pacific Rim, the family-run Southside Village fixture open since 1998, says no one was injured and hopes to reopen by November's end.

07/20/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Chin Chin

16 Sarasota-Manatee Restaurants Earn Wine Spectator Awards

And four of them received the higher Best of Award of Excellence.

06/29/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Bread Dread

The Bread Basket Has Left the Table

As restaurant prices climb, the old freebies—bread, butter, condiments, napkins and little gestures of abundance—are disappearing too, turning a night out into a series of small negotiations.

06/03/2026 By Kim Doleatto

In the Spotlight

Three Sarasota Restaurants Just Got Nods from the Michelin Guide

Lucky 8 received a Bib Gourmand award and Tralia and Focaccia Sandwich + Bakery are now "Michelin recommended."

05/29/2026 By Megan McDonald

Big Dip

Saucy! By KFC Is Bringing Its Sauce-Obsessed Chicken Concept to Lakewood Ranch

The new Manatee County restaurant opens today, Monday, May 4, in a former PDQ space on Lena Road.

05/04/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Hooray!

The Ritz Carlton's Lido Key Tiki Bar Has Reopened

The beachfront bar closed due to the 2024 storm season. It's back in business and open to the public.

04/13/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Let's Sushi

Hanami Sushi Is Open in the Rosemary District

The restaurant, from the owners of Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi, will serve sushi and hibachi, as well as other Japanese favorites and craft cocktails.

04/10/2026 By Staff

Bigger Splash

1000 North Sarasota, the Michael Jordan-Backed Private Club, Plans to Get Bigger Before It Even Opens

The members-only club is under contract to buy an adjacent downtown property, adding another layer to a project built on exclusivity and bespoke experiences.

04/07/2026 By Kim Doleatto