Top Sarasota Florida Restaurants

In going to Sarasota, anybody may have noticed its history, beautiful sceneries, and of course, diverse and pleasurable restaurants. Here are some of the best restaurants in Sarasota that you should visit. 

 

To start, let’s have Alpine Steakhouse. This famous restaurant in Sarasota is the home of TurDucKen! This resto is also known for its prime dry-aged steaks, veal, lamb, chops, chicken and fresh seafood. It also features traditional German specialties like wiener-schnitzel, sauerbraten, bratwurst and more. Steakburgers, Kobe Burgers, hot New York Reubens, Philly cheese steaks, salads and applestrudel can also be enjoyed here. You can enjoy take-out, party trays and sliced beef tenderloin platters available just for you. 

 

Now, for those who love to experience Amish dishes, take a look at Yoder’s Amish Restaurant. This restaurant has been a Sarasota tradition since 1975. In fact, Yoder's Amish Restaurant has been a long time favorite with local residents, voted first place by the People's Choice awards (Sarasota Herald Tribune & Channel 40) for: Best Dinner Under $10.00, Best Amish Restaurant, Best Homemade Desserts, Best Key Lime Pie, and more. Some of its delicious pies include Peanut Butter Cream, Chocolate Cream, Pumpkin, Dutch Apple Crumb, Coconut Cream, and Banana Cream Pie. 

 

Next, we have the Columbia Restaurant. From the name itself, the Columbia Restaurant serves the best Latin American delicacies like Albondigas, Shrimp “Al Ajillo”, Shrimp Supreme, Scallops “Casimiro”, Langostinos “1905”, and Tapeo. Relax in one of its Mediterranean style dining rooms or enjoy an outdoor table on the patio while sampling their award winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine. Enjoy lunch or dinner while surrounded by the circle's paradise of lush tropical landscaping that create an international atmosphere of friendly warmth, enduring elegance, and timeless style. Established in 1905, The Columbian Restaurant is now hailed as the oldest restaurant of Sarasota. 

 

Another must-see restaurant in Sarasota is Selva Grill. Selva is famous for its ceviches de la casa, each with its own distinct character and flavor profile. It has a rich selection of appetizer entradas and saladas pique the palate. Appetizers include La Buena Causa, Las Empanadas, Parihuela, Selva’s Crab Cake, and so on. You can also try their signature cocktail named Mojitos. Selva’s entrees range from the finest frutas del mar to such favoritos de la tierra as lamb, pork, beef and veal, prepared with exotic salsas, herbs, fruits and vegetables, presented exquisitely. You can also choose from its unique Ceviches like Ceviche de Choros, Chino Beef Ceviche, Maya Shrimp Ceviche, Mixto, Selva Wild Ceviche, Ceviche de Ostras, etc.

From steaks to pies, or from cevichos to albondigas- Sarasota has it all. So, with all these unique and exciting food stops, you can surely never afford to miss eating in Sarasota’s top restaurants.