Best Casual Restaurants in Gulf Gate Estates

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A photo of Clayton's Siesta Grille restaurant

1. Clayton's Siesta Grille

4.9

Exceptional(2222)

Price: Moderate

• American • Sarasota

Booked 34 times today

At Clayton’s Siesta Grille, our motto is “If you give people good food that’s affordable, and love them, they’ll support you”. We promise that only the finest and freshest ingredients are used and you can be sure that attention to detail, quality, and customer satisfaction is and will always be our primary goal. Come and join us for dinner and see for yourself why Clayton’s Siesta Grille will be one of your favorite hotspots on Siesta Key.

2. Baker & Wife

4.8

Exceptional(2005)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Sarasota

Booked 27 times today

BAKER & WIFE is a comfortable, casual cafe committed to fresh, high-quality food and driven by our passion for handcrafted cuisine and cocktails. Inspiration is sourced globally, ingredients are sourced locally.This unique perspective on comfort food is the epitome of BAKER & WIFE:simple, delicious, and it just feels good.

3. Cafe Gabbiano

4.7

Exceptional(3740)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Siesta Key

Booked 18 times today

Cafe Gabbiano is a casual fine dining restaurant in Sarasota Fl (Siesta Key). We source local ingredients and have a great blend of classic and modern Italian dishes. At Cafe Gabbiano everything is made to order as we want each dish to be fresh. All of our sauces and pastas are homemade. Cafe Gabbiano is a 4,000 sqft facility that offers intimate dining as well as larger rooms to host special occasions such as beach weddings and rehearsal dinners. We have an extensive wine list, signature crafted cocktails and a great beer list. We are open daily from 5 PM to 10 PM with Happy Hour 5 PM to 6:30 PM at the bar.

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4. Tripletail Seafood & Spirits

4.8

Exceptional(2116)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Sarasota

Booked 16 times today

FRESH SEAFOOD | SMOOTH SPIRITS | EXCEPTIONAL HOSPITALITYTripletail Seafood & Spirits offers a unique dining experience with a casual atmosphere and an elevated menu. An upscale nautical theme adorned with local artwork, creating an inviting atmosphere for guests to enjoy. Known for our fresh and sustainable seafood, Tripletail offers a menu that highlights the flavors of the Gulf of Mexico. To complement the exquisite seafood offerings, Tripletail is highly acclaimed for our inventive cocktails. The Smoked Old Fashion is a must try!Daily happy hour from 3 to 6 pm, offering discounted wine, house drinks, appetizers, and beer. The restaurant also accommodates all dietary needs, ensuring that every guest can enjoy a delicious meal tailored to their preferences.Overall, Tripletail Seafood & Spirits is a must-visit destination for those seeking a memorable dining experience that combines fresh seafood, innovative cocktails, and attentive service in a chic and welcoming atmosphere.

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5. La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

5.0

Exceptional(344)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 2 times today

We welcome our guests to an authentic Italian restaurant: here we offer traditional cuisine, with a modern take on northern and southern Italian recipes. Mauro, the chef, and his wife Tina, have an huge amount of experience behind them.Mauro is from Naples, Tina was born in a little sicilian town near by Enna.He began to learn everything about the southern cuisine by his experience in Naples since he was a child, from “Polipetti alla Luciana” to “Paccheri ai frutti di mare”. Furthermore he moved in Milan and he had the chance to learn the northern cuisine, from “Risotto ai funghi porcini” to “Polenta grigliata”, one of his favourite specialties!From an ancient sicilian tradition, Tina learnt everything about the desserts by her grandmother and her mother, from “Millefoglie” to “Cannoli cake”.We hope you enjoyed reading about us. but it would be great if you would have the chance to taste our fantastic dishes! It will be an amazing experience with no

6. Michael's On East

4.8

Exceptional(5562)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 9 times today

Serving "inspired cuisine" since 1987, the celebrated Michael’s On East restaurant takes fine dining to another level, offering award-winning cuisine and outstanding service, in an exceptional 1940s supper club atmosphere. Michael's On East has been inducted into Nation's Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame and recently received their 34th consecutive AAA Four-Diamond Award. The 350+ bottle wine list has been awarded the Best of Award of Excellence by the Wine Spectator!Upon entering the dining room, you are immediately dazzled by the plush design and inspired décor. The restaurant’s intimate aura, along with its contemporary flare, world-class wine cellar and incomparable service, create an unparalleled dining experience.Michael's Lounge, complete with a grand piano, is a guest favorite with its signature cocktails and award winning wine selection. Michael’s Atrium for outdoor dining is a stunning glass-covered, plant-filled courtyard with a beautiful flowing fountain.

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7. Flavio's Brick Oven Bar - Siesta Key

4.7

Exceptional(1455)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Siesta Key

Booked 19 times today

Our casual restaurant has a retro contemporary theme which includes a carved wood bar topped with marble, granite table tops and bright turquoise and red accents flanking the wood-burning brick oven. Terrace seating is shared with our fine dining concept Bella Roma. Flavio, a third-generation chef from Venice, Italy, says his Farinata is not available anywhere else in the area. The thin pancake (much like a tortilla) is made of chickpeas, baked in the wood-burning oven and enhanced with rosemary and other savory toppings. Among Flavio's thin-crust pizzas (his grandfather's recipes) are the popular Quattro Stagioni (fresh mozzarella, mushrooms, prosciutto, olives) and the Pizza Vegetariana with assorted grilled veggies. The rustic bread and focaccia are made on the premises. Flavio's also serves up house-made pasta dishes, plus veal and seafood entrees. We look forward to serving you!

8. Maestrale

4.7

Exceptional(114)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gulf Gate Estates

Booked 6 times today

Our restaurant and pizzeria Maestrale it's the wind that brings good and bad weather in the Italian peninsula. Our small family owned place is open for dinner six days a week. Our dishes originally are from Puglia in south Italy: la puccia, focaccia, mozzarella, orecchiette, panzerotti and the sea food dishes, the famous Pugliese olive oil as well as the fine selection of wine are a must! The atmosphere is friendly, family style dining, and also for romantic and special occassions, inspired from the old style elegant Italian restaurants where you feel just like at home, alla salute!

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9. The Point kitchen + cocktails + sunset

4.4

Awesome(370)

Price: Moderate

• American • Osprey

Booked 14 times today

The Point offers casual, waterfront dining on Little Sarasota Bay. Our atmosphere balances a new and old Florida feel with relaxation, good food, great cocktails and most importantly, quality service. Come join us!

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10. Libby's - Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(3916)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 41 times today

Open in Sarasota since May of 2019, the Libby's space is open, modern & minimalist. Delicious menu items, sophisticated wine and daily specials are at the core of all that we do! Cozy bar area, weekday happy hour specials, and a private dining room are some of the unique features at our Sarasota location.

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Eric
Las Vegas •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic meal and experience. Thank you! Will be back.
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Cafe GabbianoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Siesta Key
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4.7
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Mitch
Utah •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Friendly staff with great food in casual Florida key atmosphere!
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Clayton's Siesta GrillePrice: Moderate• American• Sarasota
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4.9
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Scottvip
Tampa / Central Florida West •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
My parents came from out of town and wanted to take my kids and me out and we alll loved our food. We have been many times but the menu changed a bit so we got to try some new food and it was fantastic. Highly recommend. Food is always good and service is always good as well. Unique menu items like Korean meatloaf
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Baker & WifePrice: Expensive• Global, International• Sarasota
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4.8
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Arthur
Greater Boston •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Delightful and authentic Italian restaurant with outstanding food and once you walk through the front door you would think you were in Italy intimate dining area. You are greeted with friendly smiles and superb service. All four meals, appetizers and dessert was top notch.
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La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian CuisinePrice: Expensive• Italian• Sarasota
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peter
Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great food and ambiance. Service was a little slow, but Nick jumped in and did a great job in moving our meal delivery along. Tripletail entrees were delicious as were the bacon wrapped scallops and lobster bisque.
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Tripletail Seafood & SpiritsPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Sarasota
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4.8

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34 restaurants available nearby

1. Clayton's Siesta Grille

2. Baker & Wife

3. Cafe Gabbiano

4. Tripletail Seafood & Spirits

5. La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

6. Michael's On East

7. Flavio's Brick Oven Bar - Siesta Key

8. Maestrale

9. The Point kitchen + cocktails + sunset

10. Libby's - Sarasota

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