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Arts & Central, Sarasota, FL

Arts & Central

4.7
4.7
334 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Innovative
In the heart of the Rosemary District, come discover a dining experience that’s at the crossroads where laid-back vibes meet gourmet delights.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Website
    https://artsandcentral.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Erik Walker
  • Location
    611 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Cross Street
    Blvd of the Arts
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday Brunch Limited Brunch menu from 11:00am - 3:00pm

  • Brunch With Santa

    15 Dec 2024 only
    Santa will be making a special visit to Arts & Central on December 15th from 11AM - 1PM. The Arts & Central Elves will serve a special brunch menu to celebrate his arrival.

Menu

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What 334 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Ambience

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Innovative

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Healthy

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arts & Central is a vibrant addition to Sarasota's dining scene, celebrated for its "fantastic" food, innovative menu, and welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "excellent service," diverse menu options, and unique dishes like whipped feta and octopus. The live music enhances the experience, making it a "new favorite" for many.

334 Reviews

  1. Carl

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We continue to try Arts & Central. We want it to be a We want this to be a place we really enjoy going to. Unfortunately, we can’t seem to get there. The restaurant is fantastic. Well thought out and with great ambiance. The bar and the bar tenders are great. The food tries with good selections, but rarely delivers on taste. It has too many combinations without delivering on consistent flavor. The servers are personable and knowledgeable. However, there may not be enough of them. We consistently feel the service is slow. We don’t know if it’s a kitchen problem, or lack of staff. We will continue to try to make this a go to restaurant. I hope they get their act together soon.

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  2. Sharon

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely upscale restaurant in Sarasota. Ate outside. Ssrvice was good.

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  3. Mary

    Greensboro

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere with live music, food was A+ A place where you can dress up and feel like you’re out for a night instead of the usual Florida sloppy atiire! Dimming the lights but would be an added touch. Other than that, our new favorite place!!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Laura

    Seattle

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Atmosphere, food and servers all top notch

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  5. ILIV2LUVfood

    St. Louis

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was a surprise! Congratulations A&C! A fantastic restaurant with a refreshing concept. This is not just a restaurant. There are a dozen ways to enjoy this venue. Inside dining, bar, patio, outdoor bar countertop, outdoor lounge seating, fire pit. Wow…where to sit? On top of that, staff is great from hostess greeting to server to kitchen staff. Chef is full of talent, from creativity, to plating & of course taste! I hope the mushroom pâté special goes on the menu! Craving it still! Please go to Arts & Central. My only concern is the size of restaurant. Big!! So A&C needs plenty of customers for success. It has the space, the variety of seating options & great food & service.

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  6. Adrian

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New menu is fantastic and greatly enjoyed the lobster pot pie. The cheese board has been upgraded and super delicious.

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  7. Rob

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience! Great service, food, & drinks! Very pleasing atmosphere! Perfect! A++

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  8. Fran

    Tampa

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. Varied and interesting menu. Very friendly service. A winner. We will definitely be back.

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  9. WAYNE

    Tampa

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lunch was excellent. Consistently good food and excellent service. A great spot for lunch or dinner.

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  10. Tony

    Greater Boston

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and the atmosphere was great. Fantastic apps and the entrees for 3 of 4 of us were very good. My Bahn Mi was inedible. Didn’t say anything to the server but cannot recommend. Overall, we would go back.

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FAQs

Arts & Central is rated 4.7 stars by 334 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Arts & Central

611 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Blvd of the Arts
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Erik Walker
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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