Anyone in the Sarasota/Bradenton area? Had an AMAZING dinner at Darwins on 4th
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florisandy
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Hi deb. Moi lives in Bradenton and there are plenty of good restaurants in this region.
In Sarasota, Crab & Fin is a highly touted seafood restaurant that's located in St. Armand's Circle. I have not eaten there, but have heard a lot of people rave about it. Just stay away from the food at Columbia Restaurant on the Circle unless you just want to have drinks... It's an over-rated tourist trap.
For ambiance, Marina Jack's on Sarasota Bay (at Image Link). Have not eaten there, but had a drink on the outdoor patio whilst doggie was getting groomed. I have walked the surrounding marina/park many times and there's also a nice casual waterfront restaurant on the bay within walking distance of Marina Jack's called O'Leary's http://www.olearystikibar.com/
Other notable restaurants in the Sarasota/Bradenton area are:
http://www.euphemiahaye.com/ Longboat Key
http://www.thewaterfrontrestaurant.net/ Anna Maria Island and I just love their food
http://www.beachbistro.com/ Very pricey but one of the finest restaurants in Florida. I have not eaten there yet..... smileys/wink.gif
http://pier22dining.com/ (where Sandra/New York and I had lunch a couple of weeks ago)
http://www.phocalisarasota.com/ (I've had lunch here and it's a very popular place with plenty of good food for the money).
http://www.swordfishgrillcortez.com/ One of my favorite local restaurants with a great location
http://www.groupersandwich.com/ (Beach House Restaurant - right on the Gulf. I also love this restaurant!).
Geez, I could probably come up with more, but like I said, these are the notable ones.
Enjoy your stay down here!
Sandy
http://crabfinrestaurant.com/
http://www.marinajacks.com/
In Sarasota, Crab & Fin is a highly touted seafood restaurant that's located in St. Armand's Circle. I have not eaten there, but have heard a lot of people rave about it. Just stay away from the food at Columbia Restaurant on the Circle unless you just want to have drinks... It's an over-rated tourist trap.
For ambiance, Marina Jack's on Sarasota Bay (at Image Link). Have not eaten there, but had a drink on the outdoor patio whilst doggie was getting groomed. I have walked the surrounding marina/park many times and there's also a nice casual waterfront restaurant on the bay within walking distance of Marina Jack's called O'Leary's http://www.olearystikibar.com/
Other notable restaurants in the Sarasota/Bradenton area are:
http://www.euphemiahaye.com/ Longboat Key
http://www.thewaterfrontrestaurant.net/ Anna Maria Island and I just love their food
http://www.beachbistro.com/ Very pricey but one of the finest restaurants in Florida. I have not eaten there yet..... smileys/wink.gif
http://pier22dining.com/ (where Sandra/New York and I had lunch a couple of weeks ago)
http://www.phocalisarasota.com/ (I've had lunch here and it's a very popular place with plenty of good food for the money).
http://www.swordfishgrillcortez.com/ One of my favorite local restaurants with a great location
http://www.groupersandwich.com/ (Beach House Restaurant - right on the Gulf. I also love this restaurant!).
Geez, I could probably come up with more, but like I said, these are the notable ones.
Enjoy your stay down here!
Sandy
http://crabfinrestaurant.com/
http://www.marinajacks.com/
florisandy
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Deb, I just made a few edits recently 'cus my computer gets gummed-up. Will get new used PC into
action in a few weeks (sigh).
action in a few weeks (sigh).
florisandy
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Thanks for the tip deb. I've never eaten there.
Thanks so much! Unfortunately already back in MI
it was a fast trip - helping to care for my mother; she just came home from rehab after knee surgery (she's doing great!).
We always go to Barnacle Bills and Casey Key too
I'll pass your list on to my parents - it will be much appreciated!
it was a fast trip - helping to care for my mother; she just came home from rehab after knee surgery (she's doing great!).
We always go to Barnacle Bills and Casey Key too
I'll pass your list on to my parents - it will be much appreciated!