Sunset, Dinner & Drinks of Sarasota
There is nothing like watching the sun set over the beautiful Gulf of Mexico on Lido Beach in Sarasota Florida. Once the sun sets the fun begins at several great restaurants. Whether you want dinner, nightlife or both St. Armands Circle will not disapoint.
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1. Lido Beach Grille
If you want to combine sunset with dinner this is your place. Located on the 8th floor of The Lido Beach Resort it has floor to ceiling windows with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Sarasota Skyline. This restaurant has excellent food that focuses on Modern American Cuisine and Fresh Seafood. There is also a Sunset Lounge where you can relax in a tropical atmosphere, enjoy a cocktail, mixed drink, wine or beer while watching the sun set. They have nightly complimentary wine and hors d'oeuves tasting and on Sundays and Wednesdays you get 50% off of any wine on the menu with a dinner entree purchase. Wednesdays they also have live entertainment. If you are a seafood lover the Lump Crab Martini is a must try.
Where to find it:
700 Ben Franklin Dr., Sarasota, Florida 34236, USAPhone: 941 3885608
http://www.lidobeachresort.com/lido-beach-grille/
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2. Tommy Bahamas
This is really a unique and fun place. It has a clothing store downstairs and a restaurant with live music upstairs. The menu consists of a variety of tropical drinks and an island flare on lunch and dinner entrees. There is a balcony where you can enjoy your meal overlooking St. Armands Circle, or you can sit inside and listen to live music. Walk ins are welcome but they recommend you make reservations.
Where to find it:
300 John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, Florida 34236, USAPhone: 941 3882888
http://tommybahama.com
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3. Le Macaron
Le Macaron is known for its french pastries macarons. These are a pastry made from ground almonds and merigue. They also have croissants, cakes, chocolates, and cookies. To drink they have tea, coffee, espresso and cappaccino's. They have sidewalk dining to sit and sip on your coffee while enjoying the scenery.
Where to find it:
38 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, Florida 34236, USAPhone: 941 5528872
http://lemacaron-us.com
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4. Le Colonne
Le Colonne is an Italian family owned business with sidewalk dining that serves authentic Italain food. They make homemade pastas and sauces, with a variety of other homemade dishes. Don't forget the homemade Tiramisu for dessert. Their Happy Hour is from 3pm-6pm. The drink menu consists of eleven different martini's including the chocolatini. Their cocktails are a variety of unique originals and they also have 8 different coffee drinks to choose from.
Where to find it:
22 South Boulevard of Presidents, Sarasota, Florida 34236, USAPhone: 941 3884348
Working Hours:
Mon-Thu,Sun: 10:00am-10:00pm
Fri-Sat: 10:00am-11:00pm
http://lecolonnerestaurant.com
5. 15 South Ristorate and Straight Up Martini Bar
At 15 South Ristorate and Straight Up Martini Bar you will not only find another superb authentic italian restaurant but excellent wine as well. There are over 80 wines offered. They have a pizza bar with a wood burning oven and authentic Italian pizzas, live entertainment nightly in the restaurant and dance music upstairs at the Straight Up Martini Bar. The dance music includes latin, rythm and blues, reggae and jazz and truly is a hot spot in Sarasota. So when you are finished eating walk upstairs to the martini bar for a fun night out.
Where to find it:
15 S. Boulevard of the Presidents, Sarasota, Florida 34236, USAPhone: 941 3881555
Working Hours:
Mon-Thu: 04:30pm-12:00am
Fri-Sun: 04:30pm-01:00am
http://15southristorante.com/
6. Crab & Fin
Excellent sidewalk dining & seafood. They have the seafood delivered fresh daily. You can definetley tell that everything is made from scratch, including their pasta. I recommend Charley's Chowder. They also have plenty on the menu for landlovers too. Crab & Fin has a 33 year history with Sarasota and you will definetly see why.
Where to find it:
420 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, Florida 34236, USAPhone: 941 3883964
Working Hours:
Mon-Thu,Sun: 11:30am:10:00pm
Fri-Sat: 11:30am-10:30pm
http://crabfinrestaurant.com
7. Cha-Cha-Cha CoconutsCoconuts
This place is casual outdoor dining & people watching. Fish tacos, coconut shrimp, half pound burgers and jamaican "jerk" chicken are just a few items on this fun casual carribean menu. To drink they have tropical drinks and fruit smoothies, domestic, imported and draft beer and wine. Whether you want to eat seafood or have a burger and fries this is a great place to fill your belly, have a tropical drink and rest your feet.
Where to find it:
417 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, Florida 34236, USAPhone: 941 3883300
http://chacha-coconuts.com
8. Columbia
The Columbia opened its first restaurant in 1905 in Ybor City, Tampa and it's second location here in St Armands Circle in 1959. This restaurant is famous for its authentic Spanish and Cuban food. In 2008 Columbia's original 1905 salad was named "One of America's top 10 best salads". With over 100 years experience this family owned business is sure to please. It has open lounge dining which is it large sliding glass doors that open up to the outside and sidewalk dining. They serve lunch and dinner. I recommend the cuban sandwich and the 1905 salad. Enjoy.
Where to find it:
411 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, Florida 34236, USAPhone: 941 3883987
http://columbiarestaurant.com
9. Daiquiri Deck
This isn't just a place to sit on the deck and drink daiquiri's but you could do that if you like. This is extremely close to N. Lido Beach. You can hang out on the deck or the balcony and enjoy great food including raw oysters, seafood sandwiches, burgers, salads and of course their marvelous daiquiri's. There is also live music and a whole lot of fun.
Where to find it:
325 John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, Florida 34236, USAPhone: 941 3883325
Working Hours:
Mon-Sun: 11:00am-02:00am
http://daiquiridecksiestakey.com
10. Blue Dolphin Cafe
The Blue Dolphin Cafe only serves Breakfast and Lunch so if you want to grab a bite before the sunset this is your place. Or maybe you decide you want a good hearty breakfast before you go to the beach all day. The service is great and food is plentyful. This is a down home feel good casual and friendly place.
Where to find it:
470 John Ringling Blvd., St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, Florida 34236, USAPhone: 941 3883566
Working Hours:
Mon-Sun: 07:00am-03:00pm
http://bluedolphincafe.com
11. Cafe 'L' Europe
Cafe' L' Europe is celebrating 38 years here in Sarasota and resides in the oldest building on St. Armands Circle. It has a beautiful old-world atmosphere with indoor and outdoor dining and many of it's dishes are prepared tableside. Cafe' L' Europe has won many awards and is a must visit while you are in Sarasota.
Where to find it:
431 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, Florida 34236, USAPhone: 941 3884415
Working Hours:
Mon-Sun: 11:30am-03:00pm; 04:00pm-09:30pm
http://cafeleurope.net
12. Lynches Pub & Grub
Celebrating 25 years in business. Cork Cottage Pie, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Irish Stew. Want to have some real Irish food and flavor, just go to Lynches Pub & Grub. It's a great place to invite your friends and catch up or meet new ones. Nice pub atmosphere with great food and service. The kitchen is open until midnight M-Sat. and until 10pm Sundays. Happy hour is daily from 4-7 with $4.00 glasses of wine and $3.50 for a pint of beer (20 ounces).
Where to find it:
19-B N. Boulevard of Presidents, Sarasota, Florida 34236, USAPhone: 941 3885550
Working Hours:
Mon-Sat: 11:00am-12:00am
Sun: 12:00pm-10:00pm
http://lynchespub.com
13. The Old Salty Dog
This restaurant was originally derived from hot dog stands and beer. It's come a long way in 20 years and it is visited by people from around the world. It has two locations, this one is the City Island Location which is right on the water and shares it's parking lot with the famous Mote Aquarium. It was also featured on the Travel Channels Man vs. Food for its battered, fried, bacon topped hot dog. The menu is fun but some of the popular items are the Fish & Chips and the Fish Sandwiches. It's also been dubbed Sarasota's first official Doggie dining restaurant.
Where to find it:
1601 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, Florida 34236, USAPhone: 941 3884311
Working Hours:
Mon-Thu: 11:00am-09:30pm
Fri,Sat,Sun: 07:00am-09:30pm
http://theoldsaltydog.com
14. Chart House
This truly is saving the best for last. The chart house is celebrating it's 50th anniversary and it's win of The Open Tables Most Scenic Views. It is on the Gulf of Mexico and truly breathtaking. They have happy hour and private event dining with a menu that will please everyone, but don't go home without trying their famouse Hot Chocolate Lava Cake.
Where to find it:
201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Sarasota, Florida 34236, USAPhone: 941 3835593
http://chart-house.com
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