Hidden gems: Restaurants in Sarasota

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Sarasota. This list contains 40 places from Restaurant category.

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SunCoast Meal Prep
Delivery Restaurant
👍👍 We have ordered a few of these meals for myself and my husband twice now and couldn’t be happier. The customer service is wonderful. The meals are fresh and healthy and we love the already prepped portion sizes for each of us. My husband gets the bill and I get the lean and we are both full enough t...
5.00 (48 reviews)
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The George
Bubble tea store
👍👍 The owner was so kind. The place was very unique. The boba was the best my husband and I have had in Florida. Love this place.
$ $$$
5.00 (48 reviews)
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CASAMI ITALIAN BISTRO
Bistro
5.00 (16 reviews)
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The Main Street Grill SRQ
Hot dog stand
👍👍 I love eating there, it's delicious & fun. 🥳🥳
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Fam Kitchen
Vegan restaurant
👍👍 Wonderful “ Food as Medicine “ vegan food truck. We had the burger, the Ruben, and the teriyaki wrap, so good. Really nice seating area with lots of vintage games , service was great and everything was fresh.
$ $$$
4.90 (92 reviews)
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Lady lola Food Truck
Fast food restaurant
👍👍 Amazing experience, quality food, and excellent service. I highly recommend 👌
$ $$$
4.90 (42 reviews)
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Pie on Main
Restaurant
4.90 (14 reviews)
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Sarasota Bakehouse
Bakery
😠 So disappointed, I ordered a cake for 8 people, it cost 95.00 , id be lucky to get 4 pieces so I have to purchase a cake for the party, I cant show up with a miniature mini cake cake😡, she asked me for a tip when I ordered the cake, is this something new? asking for a tip when ordering??????? I sa...
$$ $$
4.80 (143 reviews)
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Palmers Nutritious You Plant Based Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 Great food and fantastic service! Love everything I've tried so far, the philly, nachos, reuben, and potato salad are all top notch vegan food!
$$ $$
4.80 (136 reviews)
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Peperonata Pasta and Empanadas
Argentinian restaurant
$$ $$
4.80 (134 reviews)
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Samurai Japanese Fusion
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Brand new spot. Wife, daughter and I had an incredible meal. Service, food and atmosphere were 10/10. Fortune to get an outdoor seat (season weather permitted.) We will be back. The fact it’s 5 min walk from our house certainly didn’t hurt. Great addition to the neighborhood.
4.80 (134 reviews)
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Figaro Bistro
Modern French restaurant
👍👍 Every part of our meal was excellent. The appetizers, main course and dessert. Couldn't ask for anything more. The wine was also top notch for a fair price.
4.80 (121 reviews)
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Rose & Ivy - Steak, Sushi, Cocktails
Restaurant
👍👍 Our go to happy hour! Love eating on the patio and Carolina takes the best care of us, but the bar is great to sit at too. Their take on surf and turf, filet and a rock shrimp roll, is creative and different, and the bartenders come up with fun daily cocktails! Matt and Taylor always check in to mak...
4.80 (120 reviews)
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Playa Bowls
Health food restaurant
$$ $$
4.80 (86 reviews)
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Mi Bodeguita One
Restaurant
👍👍 We were looking for a breakfast sandwich and popped in here because Charlie’s was closed. Glad we did! Had the ham and cheese pastry (like an empanada) and the omelette sandwich. Pastry was tasty with an amazing dipping sauce. The omelette sandwich was so different topped with lettuce, tomato and th...
$ $$$
4.80 (76 reviews)
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Bacres
European restaurant
👍👍 This spot's a new joint, way off the beaten path. We rolled up for lunch, and a few tables were occupied in the joint, some sweet tunes playing, and the vibe was chill. The waiter walked us to our table and hooked us up with the special menu, then took our drink orders. The coffee brewed on a legit...
4.80 (66 reviews)
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High Side Cafe
Restaurant
👍👍 Great little out of the way spot to enjoy a lunch or dinner. We opted for the BLT. Frankly, most places skimp on the precious “B” of the BLT but not High Side; their bacon game is strong. Service was quick and attentive, food was great, prices were fair. Give them a shot.
4.80 (54 reviews)
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Garden of Joy Fl
Restaurant
4.80 (37 reviews)
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Osteria At Southside
Restaurant
$$ $$
4.80 (33 reviews)
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Blvd Cafe
Breakfast restaurant
👍 Cute cafe serving tasty breakfast and pastries. We ordered the lobster omlette which had the most lobster meat I’ve ever seen in an omelett. Also got the French toast and delicious and very light. Would def recommend if you’re downtown area for breakfast and/or coffee
$$ $$
4.70 (145 reviews)
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