Emily’s guidebook
Food scene
Unique collection of shops, restaurants, and bars. There are excellent dining choices downtown. Some of my personal favorites include: Indigenous (cottage turned dining room, make a reservation), State Street Eating House (great cocktails and food), Selva Grill (pricier, but worth it. great bar menu/happy hour), Owen's Fish Camp (super cool vibes with a "backyard" where you will find live music and a couple of guys grilling appetizers over a fire), Lila (mostly vegetarian with a few fish/chicken options), Boca (farm to table, locally sourced ingredients), and Circo (casual, for tacos and bourbon).
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Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main StUnique collection of shops, restaurants, and bars. There are excellent dining choices downtown. Some of my personal favorites include: Indigenous (cottage turned dining room, make a reservation), State Street Eating House (great cocktails and food), Selva Grill (pricier, but worth it. great bar menu/happy hour), Owen's Fish Camp (super cool vibes with a "backyard" where you will find live music and a couple of guys grilling appetizers over a fire), Lila (mostly vegetarian with a few fish/chicken options), Boca (farm to table, locally sourced ingredients), and Circo (casual, for tacos and bourbon).
St. Armand's Circle is home to many shops and restaurants.
My favorites include: Shore Diner (casual coastal vibe with excellent food and surf shop down below), Cafe L'Europe (delicious fine dining experience), Crab + Fin (terrific seafood and sidewalk piano player), and Kilwin's (for ice cream, homemade fudge, and many other delectable confections).
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Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleSt. Armand's Circle is home to many shops and restaurants.
My favorites include: Shore Diner (casual coastal vibe with excellent food and surf shop down below), Cafe L'Europe (delicious fine dining experience), Crab + Fin (terrific seafood and sidewalk piano player), and Kilwin's (for ice cream, homemade fudge, and many other delectable confections).
If you're up for a drive out to Longboat Key, Euphemia Haye is an excellent choice for dinner. One of my favorite things to do, is go to The Haye Loft after dinner for one of their signature (huge) desserts. They have freshly made cakes and pies that rotate nightly. You will usually find a local musician playing in The Loft as well. Fun thing to do after dinner!
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Euphemia Haye Restaurant & The Haye Loft
5540 Gulf of Mexico DrIf you're up for a drive out to Longboat Key, Euphemia Haye is an excellent choice for dinner. One of my favorite things to do, is go to The Haye Loft after dinner for one of their signature (huge) desserts. They have freshly made cakes and pies that rotate nightly. You will usually find a local musician playing in The Loft as well. Fun thing to do after dinner!
Adorable indoor/outdoor bodega offering all day dining options. Great atmosphere and food. Must try the frose! Right across the street from
Beer Can Island.
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Whitney's
6990 Gulf of Mexico DrAdorable indoor/outdoor bodega offering all day dining options. Great atmosphere and food. Must try the frose! Right across the street from
Beer Can Island.
Delicious food and drinks. Super fun vibe in the Rosemary District downtown. Open all day with a variety of menu options. Killer coffees and matcha lattes.
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The Overton
1420 Boulevard of the ArtsDelicious food and drinks. Super fun vibe in the Rosemary District downtown. Open all day with a variety of menu options. Killer coffees and matcha lattes.
Fresh, local, and creative menu with excellent seafood. Relaxed yet refined. Lovely atmosphere. Go by car or by boat.
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Shore Longboat Key
800 Broadway StFresh, local, and creative menu with excellent seafood. Relaxed yet refined. Lovely atmosphere. Go by car or by boat.
Sightseeing
Arrive early or late in the date for easier parking. Be prepared to walk and carry your beach gear a ways from your car to the shoreline. The sun is very intense, wear sunscreen, and bring lots of water. There are concession stands, bathrooms, showers, and a playground for children near the main parking lot.
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Siesta Beach
Arrive early or late in the date for easier parking. Be prepared to walk and carry your beach gear a ways from your car to the shoreline. The sun is very intense, wear sunscreen, and bring lots of water. There are concession stands, bathrooms, showers, and a playground for children near the main parking lot.
Beautiful fallen trees and paths throughout a small peninsula of north longboat key. Usually not crowded because it’s a bit of a walk from parking. Feels secluded and private.
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Beer Can Island
North Shore RoadBeautiful fallen trees and paths throughout a small peninsula of north longboat key. Usually not crowded because it’s a bit of a walk from parking. Feels secluded and private.
Another beautiful beach when you’re not up to going to Siesta. Easier parking with less crowds.
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Playa de Lido Key
400 Benjamin Franklin DrAnother beautiful beach when you’re not up to going to Siesta. Easier parking with less crowds.