Restaurants near Sarasota Classic Car Museum

51 restaurants available nearby

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1. the Ringling Grillroom

4.7

Exceptional(974)

Price: Moderate

• American • Sarasota

Booked 29 times today

The Ringling Grillroom is a Modern American restaurant and a favorite go-to for special occasions and casual lunch get-togethers alike. Located on the ground floor of the McKay Visitor's Pavilion at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, we are open to visitors of the museum as well as the general public. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

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2. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.9

Exceptional(9281)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Longboat Key

Booked 104 times today

The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is a “polished casual” restaurant over looking Sarasota Bay. We are located at the south end of Longboat Key behind the gas station. We are north of St. Armand’s Circle, and minutes from downtown Sarasota. Best known for Local Fresh Grouper and Red Snapper. Enjoy the second story dining area with a panaramic view of the bay, or enjoy dining outdoors on our dockside patio.

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3. The Rosemary & Thyme

4.9

Exceptional(4418)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sarasota

Booked 44 times today

Welcome to Rosemary & Thyme! Downtown Sarasota American Bistro serving traditional and contemporary dishes with an emphasis on healthy options. Savor made-from-scratch selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared with fresh ingredients from regional farms.

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4. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(10485)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Sarasota

Booked 125 times today

Family-owned and operated for more than 116 years, Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine. Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.Join us for century-old family recipes like Paella "a la Valenciana," Roast Pork "a la Cubana,"and fresh seafood specialties. Don’t miss Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad®, prepared with our delicious, freshly-made dressing, a 100-year-old family recipe of fresh garlic, oregano, wine vinegar and Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Be sure to sample a fine Spanish wine like Montecillo or Campillo. Relax outdoors on our patio, or inside our Mediterranean-style dining rooms filled with hand-painted tiles and family heirlooms. We are a sister to the Columbia in Tampa's Ybor City, founded in 1905. Children's menu available. Open 365 days a year, including all holidays.

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5. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Sarasota

4.6

Exceptional(2744)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Sarasota

Booked 55 times today

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is an award-winning prime steakhouse specializing in aged USDA prime steaks. Located in the heart of Sarasota’s pedestrian friendly downtown, Hyde Park is just minutes from Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and St. Armand’s Circle and 5 minutes from the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center. The restaurant offers a chef-inspired menu featuring variations of its legendary aged prime steaks, daily chef’s fresh fish features and great seafood. Award-winning menus, the extensive wine list and impeccable service are why Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is Sarasota’s favorite fine dining restaurant and top pick for intimate dinners, special occasions, family gatherings, business dinners, corporate events and small receptions. Private dining rooms available. Complimentary valet parking (with validation).

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6. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

4.8

Exceptional(3523)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 38 times today

With its modern but classic Italian cuisine and emphasis on artisanal and contemporary Northern Italian style, Mediterraneo is often credited with being the first restaurant to bring authentic contemporary Italian cuisine to Sarasota when it first opened in 1996. Still under the same ownership, Mediterraneo has consistently been rated one of the top restaurants in Zagat. The restaurant has received numerous accolades including the acclaimed Insegna Del Ristorante Italiano awarded by The Minister of Agriculture & Commerce in Rome. With its highest honor, inducting the restaurant into its Accademia Italiana della Cucina "Fine Dining Hall of Fame." Mediterraneo has been rated as Best of the Best in Sarasota Magazine since the first year of opening. So whether you're celebrating a special occasion or grabbing a quick bite to eat, at Mediterraneo you are always assured the best quality food accompanied by excellent service. All of it thoroughly Italian.

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7. Chart House Restaurant - Longboat Key

4.6

Exceptional(6694)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Longboat Key

Booked 68 times today

Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.

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8. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

4.9

Exceptional(5799)

Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Sarasota

Booked 43 times today

Selva offers innovative, intricately prepared dishes, plated and presented as works of art. Selva has earned raves from allover the world, including from the New York Times, which write that Selva is “serving possibly the best food in Sarasota,”and that “everything on the menu is worth trying.”

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9. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7

Exceptional(5481)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Sarasota

Booked 39 times today

We are an eclectic eatery with a passion for stunning seafood, superb service, fine wine, and creative cocktails.We are committed to serving only the freshest dishes to our guests. We receive fresh fish daily from our local suppliers and filet everything in house to ensure the best possible quality.Together with our unique menu, our focus on excellent service allows us to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining experience in downtown Sarasota. Every menu item is prepared to order to allow for customization and personalization of each dish and to ensure you are getting the freshest possible meal.Voted Sarasota's Best by Herald Tribune Readers:Best All-Around Restaurant (2019-2023)Best Seafood Restaurant (2016-2023)Best Sandwich for our renowned Po' Boy (2016-2022)Best Lunch (2020-2022)Thank you, Sarasota!For parties of 8 or more, a gratuity of 18% will be added to the check.

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10. By Patrik Pettersson at Kompose

4.8

Exceptional(101)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Sarasota

Booked 2 times today

Experience a culinary voyage like no other, at Patrik Pettersson's restaurant, tucked away in the refined Kompose Hotel. Celebrated for his innovative fusion of classic flavors and cutting-edge techniques, Chef Patrik Pettersson promises an unforgettable epicurean journey. Immerse yourself in our rotating five and seven-course tasting menus, meticulously crafted to captivate your palate with every bite. With a menu that evolves every three weeks, each visit unveils a fresh symphony of flavors and culinary artistry. Reserve your table now and elevate your dining experience at Sarasota's premier destination for gastronomic excellence.

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HENRYVIP
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food, great service, lovely location. Fish was fresh, fries were hot, martini was cold.
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Dry Dock Waterfront GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Longboat Key
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4.9
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CarolVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •36 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Selva Grill is always excellent. The fish was cooked perfectly, the Caesar salad delicious as always and the service top notch. It is not inexpensive but you can count on a great experience.
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Selva Grill Downtown SarasotaPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Sarasota
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4.9
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Jean
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food is always good The weather was delightful so we ate putside and cleaned our plates
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the Ringling GrillroomPrice: Moderate• American• Sarasota
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4.7
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Sandra
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Incredible food and service by Andrew and his support. We had the holiday prefix menu and both ordered the liver and onions with vegetables, which you don’t typically see on a menu. It was delicious! We were served with plenty of time to make it to the candlelight performance we had reservations for. We highly recommend Rosemary and Thyme!
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The Rosemary & ThymePrice: Expensive• American• Sarasota
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4.9
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Dan
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We went to Columbia Restaurant after a very small civil wedding ceremony. The food was delicious and service was excellent. The highlight was when the Assistant Manager, Scott Barr, visited our table and presented the happy couple with a hard copy cookbook of Columbia recipes! What a nice thing to do. They also brought a wonderful bread pudding and flan, on the house, for dessert. Thank you Scott! You made it a special experience for us all. HIGHLY recommend!
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Columbia Restaurant - SarasotaPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Sarasota
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4.8

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51 restaurants available nearby

1. the Ringling Grillroom

2. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

3. The Rosemary & Thyme

4. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

5. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Sarasota

6. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

7. Chart House Restaurant - Longboat Key

8. Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

9. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

10. By Patrik Pettersson at Kompose

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