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Sarasota, Favorite Restaurants
Mattison's Forty-One is one of Sarasota, Favorite Restaurants.

1. Mattison's Forty-One

8.3
7275 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL
American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Beth W.Beth Winkle: Great spot for a great meal. I almost always order the Bertha Palmer, a filet with lobster, truffle potatoes and string beans, with a glass of pinot noir. ooooh

2. owens fish camp

Tampa, FL
Fish and Chips Shop · 1 tip

Beth W.Beth Winkle: I love this place, so old florida. It is tucked away in Burns Court, great food, great service, fun spot!

The Old Salty Dog is one of Sarasota, Favorite Restaurants.

3. The Old Salty Dog

8.3
1601 Ken Thompson Pkwy (at SR789), Sarasota, FL
Seafood Restaurant · 81 tips and reviews

Beth W.Beth Winkle: Sit out on the deck, order a rum punch and let your worries melt away.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is one of Sarasota, Favorite Restaurants.

4. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

8.5
2001 Siesta Dr (South Tamiami Trail), Sarasota, FL
Steakhouse · 18 tips and reviews

Beth W.Beth Winkle: 5,6,7. Five drinks or appy's for $6 until 7pm. Great fun. Get there early to insure a seat at the bar.

Valentino Pizzeria Trattoria is one of Sarasota, Favorite Restaurants.

5. Valentino Pizzeria Trattoria

8.0
4045 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL
Pizzeria · 32 tips and reviews

Beth W.Beth Winkle: Really great pizza and Italian dishes. The Zuppa de Pesche is excellent. The wine is expensive and a small pour.

Bangkok is one of Sarasota, Favorite Restaurants.

6. Bangkok

8.6
4791 Swift Rd (at Proctor Rd), Sarasota, FL
Thai Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Beth W.Beth Winkle: Lunch is a really good deal. Everything is excellent.

Lucky Pelican Bistro is one of Sarasota, Favorite Restaurants.

7. Lucky Pelican Bistro

9.0
6239 Lake Osprey Dr (at University Pkwy.), Lakewood Ranch, FL
Seafood Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

Beth W.Beth Winkle: My husband loves this place. He orders the blackened arugala salad or the fish tacos.

Carrabba's Italian Grill is one of Sarasota, Favorite Restaurants.

8. Carrabba's Italian Grill

7.8
1940 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL
Italian Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Beth W.Beth Winkle: Call ahead and get on the list. You can never go wrong at Carrabba's. Our kids have always devoured the muscles and the sonia (chocolate cake desert)