The best the best places to eat in Sarasota, from waterfront seafood to neighborhood gems. in Sarasota, hand-picked by the Scoop.









Playful modern comfort food inside The Sarasota Modern

Gulf views, sushi, and Josper-cooked steaks above Venice Pier

Craft cocktails and shareable bites with Sarasota Bay views




Longboat Key's 45-year institution — garden dining and bakery






Best Oysters 2025, live music, and craft cocktails downtown






European brasserie warmth meets 1920s speakeasy glamour





Family Italian on St. Armands — pasta, pizza, prime steaks
