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Guide to Sarasota's best spots
Cafe Epicure is one of Guide to Sarasota's best spots.

1. Cafe Epicure

8.3
1298 N Palm Ave (Main St), Sarasota, FL
Italian Restaurant · Main Street Merchants · 39 tips and reviews

Tatyana S.Tatyana Sharoubim: Best pizza in town. Make sure you ask for Pepe to make you the pizza of the day! Then, head to the bar and have Alessandro make you awatermelon martini it's pretty good.

T.Georgiano's Shoe Salon is one of Guide to Sarasota's best spots.

2. T.Georgiano's Shoe Salon

7.8
1409 1st St Ste B (central avenue or lemon avenue), Sarasota, FL
Shoe Store · Downtown Sarasota · 4 tips and reviews

Tatyana S.Tatyana Sharoubim: Great Boutique that Boasts designer shoes, apparel, jewelry, and more all at affordable price points. If you are a current student you get 30% off any single priced item per visit. Join Shoe Club!

Burns Court Cafe is one of Guide to Sarasota's best spots.

3. Burns Court Cafe

8.0
401 S Pineapple Ave (btw Burns Ct & Dolphin St), Sarasota, FL
Café · Downtown Sarasota · 13 tips and reviews

Tatyana S.Tatyana Sharoubim: The authentic macchiato will get you going in the morning and pair with a croissant that melts in your mouth! Great new addition to burns court!

Starbucks is one of Guide to Sarasota's best spots.

4. Starbucks

8.3
1401 1st St, Sarasota, FL
Coffee Shop · 12 tips and reviews

Tatyana S.Tatyana Sharoubim: The baristas are so nice. If you frequent it they know your drinks and you don't have to wait in line to get it. Just order and go. Try the iced green tea lemonade. It's so refreshing!

Pacific Rim is one of Guide to Sarasota's best spots.

5. Pacific Rim

8.4
1859 Hillview St, Sarasota, FL
Sushi Restaurant · 50 tips and reviews

Tatyana S.Tatyana Sharoubim: If you want sushi with a Miami vibe then this is your place. My fave rolls to get are xing, texas, and hot lava. The tuna carpaccio and pac pac shrimp are the way to go for starters.

Whole Foods Market is one of Guide to Sarasota's best spots.

6. Whole Foods Market

8.7
1451 1st St (btwn. Central Ave. & Lemon Ave.), Sarasota, FL
Grocery Store · Downtown Sarasota · 36 tips and reviews

Tatyana S.Tatyana Sharoubim: So lucky to have my store in the Whole Foods Centre. Go to the juice bar and order a Kale-icious. You'll never be the same. Their daily soups & wraps are really good and healthy.

First Watch is one of Guide to Sarasota's best spots.

7. First Watch

8.5
1395 Main Street (at Pineapple), Sarasota, FL
Breakfast Spot · Main Street Merchants · 23 tips and reviews

Tatyana S.Tatyana Sharoubim: The lean machine is good and light!

Selva Grill is one of Guide to Sarasota's best spots.

8. Selva Grill

8.3
1345 Main St (btw Palm & Pinapple), Sarasota, FL
South American Restaurant · Main Street Merchants · 38 tips and reviews

Tatyana S.Tatyana Sharoubim: This is a gem downtown with delicious peruvian inspired dishes. The skirt steak and pea risotto will have you hooked. For a libation try the Grapefruit or Tangerine Crush.

Burns Court is one of Guide to Sarasota's best spots.

9. Burns Court

7.9
Burns Ct, Sarasota, FL
Plaza · Downtown Sarasota · 1 tip

Tatyana S.Tatyana Sharoubim: this historic neighborhood is so charming. visit the independent cinema for great films and choose from the many great restaurants all on this street.

Aria is one of Guide to Sarasota's best spots.

10. Aria

1213 N Palm Ave (btw Cocoanut and Tamiami), Sarasota, FL
Jewelry Store · Downtown Sarasota · 1 tip

Tatyana S.Tatyana Sharoubim: the owner will make you homemade gnocchi by hand with the best bolognese sauce. it's a hidden gem. go support

Lido Beach is one of Guide to Sarasota's best spots.

11. Lido Beach

9.4
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL
Beach · Lido Key · 61 tips and reviews

Tatyana S.Tatyana Sharoubim: Take a run on lido at sunset. It's gorgeous

Tommy Bahama is one of Guide to Sarasota's best spots.

12. Tommy Bahama

8.3
300 John Ringling Blvd (St. Armands Cir), Sarasota, FL
American Restaurant · St. Armands · 66 tips and reviews

Tatyana S.Tatyana Sharoubim: This is a great place to go if you are hungry, but can't decide what you want. The tuna tacos, chicken lollipops, sliders, and key lime pie are dee-lish. The walk it off after on the circle.

Renata's Skin & Body is one of Guide to Sarasota's best spots.

13. Renata's Skin & Body

4057 S tamiami trl. (Glengary), Sarasota, FL
Spa · 2 tips and reviews

Tatyana S.Tatyana Sharoubim: Shop for bikinis while getting a facial all-in-one. She offers wonderful spa services and even does spray tanning.

Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar is one of Guide to Sarasota's best spots.

14. Drunken Poet Cafe Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar

8.1
1572 Main St, Sarasota, FL
Sushi Restaurant · Main Street Merchants · 55 tips and reviews

Tatyana S.Tatyana Sharoubim: The lobster roll and sake martini are a must. The crispy pork is unreal also!

Crab & Fin is one of Guide to Sarasota's best spots.

15. Crab & Fin

7.7
420 Saint Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL
Seafood Restaurant · St. Armands · 36 tips and reviews

Tatyana S.Tatyana Sharoubim: great spot for oysters and a chocolate mousse

Blind Tiger Pub is one of Guide to Sarasota's best spots.

16. Blind Tiger Pub

36 & 38 Broad St (btw Church St and East Bay St), Charleston, SC
Pub · French Quarter · 68 tips and reviews