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Restaurants and Caterers

Those located in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and Desoto counties that regularly serve local produce.

Beach Bistro

6600 Gulf Dr
Holmes Beach, FL

beachbistro.com

941-778-6444

The Beach Bistro serves only the best Gulf seafood and Prime American beef and uses fresh local produce to present a menu that is consistently rated #1 for “best food” by ZAGAT.

Where to find: Open everyday, 5-10pm.

Brown Bag Provisions

Sarasota, FL

brownbagprovisions.com

941-822-6926

Menu changes weekly during season. Most produce is handpicked from my family's farm in Nokomis (Grant's Produce). All items are homemade from scratch.

Where to find: Lunch delivery service Thurs-Fri. Also available for lunchtime catering Mon-Wed.

Captain Brian's Seafood Market & Restaurant

8421 N Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, FL

captainbriansseafood.com

941-351-4492

Captain Brian's Seafood Market & Restaurant offers the freshest seafood around for sale by the pound, in addition to serving outstanding seafood dishes in our family-style restaurant.

Where to find: Open Mon–Sat. Market: 9am–8pm. Lunch: 11am–3pm. Dinner: 4:30–9pm.

Carr's Corner Cafe

3025 N Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, FL

941-355-4051

Where to find: Open Mon-Fri, 7:00am-2:30pm.

Charisma Cafe & Art

1004 10th Ave W
Bradenton, FL

charisma-cafe.weebly.com

941-748-8203

Fine coffee, teas, cappuccino, smoothies, homemade soups, salads, gourmet wraps, and delicate desserts.

Where to find: In the Village of the Arts. Open Wed-Sat, 11am-4pm. First Fri, 6-10pm.

Eat Here Anna Maria

5315 Gulf Dr
Holmes Beach, FL

eathereannamaria.com

941-778-0411

Eat Here celebrates chef-crafted cookery with presentations of local farm products; fresh, locally-caught seafood; inspired pizza and taco cuisine; and craft beer and wine.

Where to find: Open everyday, 5-10pm.

Eat Here Sarasota

1888 Main St
Sarasota, FL

eatheresarasota.com

941-365-8700

Eat Here celebrates chef-crafted cookery with presentations of local farm products; fresh, locally-caught seafood; inspired pizza and taco cuisine.

Where to find: Open everyday, 5-10pm.

Fresh By Laurie

Siesta Key, FL

freshbylaurie.com

941-544-5893

Fresh by Laurie is eclectic American cuisine with an Italian influence that reflects the seasons. Laurie takes the highest quality ingredients and will personalize a seasonal menu to fit your taste and style of your event.

Indigenous

239 S Links Ave
Sarasota, FL

indigenoussarasota.com

941-706-4740

Keeping with our mission of conscientious sourcing, our menu of seasonal American cuisine changes throughout the year based on peak produce availability.

Where to find: Open Tues-Sat, 5:30-9:30pm.

Javier's Restaurant and Wine Bar

6621 Midnight Pass Rd
Sarasota, FL

javiersrestaurant.com

941-349-1792

Sit-down upscale restaurant with Peruvian-American cuisine and South American tapas. Local and organic produce, locally-made sausages, breads, wines, coffee, and cheeses enhance this "Do Not Miss" restaurant.

Where to find: Open Tues-Sat, 5-9pm. Reservations always appreciated. Take-out and catering available.

Mattison's

Sarasota, FL

mattisons.com

941-921-3400

Mattison's is a local, chef-owned restaurant and catering company presenting exceptional service, fresh ingredients, and innovative cuisine while supporting our local farmers, culinary suppliers, and the community.

Where to find: Three locations in Sarasota: Mattison's City Grille, Mattison's Forty-One, and Mattison's Bayside at the Van Wezel.

Melange

1568 Main St
Sarasota, FL

melangesarasota.com

941-953-7111

Melange is the canvas for Chef/Owner Lan Bradeen to showcase her contemporary cuisine while supporting our community of farmers.

Where to find: Open Wed-Mon, 6pm-2am.

Nancy's BBQ

301 S Pineapple Ave
301 S Pineapple Ave, FL

nancysbarbq.com

941-366-2271

A fast casual bar-b-q joint.

Where to find: Open Mon-Sat, 11:30am-9pm.

Ocean Harvest Market and Grill

5120 Manatee Ave W
Bradenton, FL

oceanharvest.tv

941-746-4500

Fresh, wild-harvested seafood from local fishermen available every day.

Where to find: Open Mon-Sat, 11:00am-9:00pm.

Ortygia

1418 13th St W
Bradenton, FL

ortygiarestaurant.com

941-741- 8646

Ortygia restaurant is dedicated to presenting you the finest in authentic regional Italian food (Sicilian).

Where to find: Open Tues-Sat, 11:30am-8:30pm in the Village of the Arts.

Owen's Fish Camp

516 Burns Ln
Sarasota, FL

owensfishcamp.com

941-951-6936

Our relationships with local farmers and fishermen provide us with an array of high-quality resources that result in dishes that present beautifully and taste delightful.

Where to find: Open Sun-Thurs, 4:00-10:00pm and Fri-Sat, 4:00-11:00pm.

Polo Grill and Bar

10670 Boardwalk Loop
Lakewood Ranch, FL

pologrillandbar.com

941-782-0899

A new breed of American eatery, the Polo Grill and Bar pairs imaginative food and wine with caring hospitality, comfortable surroundings, and exceptional value. We use locally-grown ingredients in every dish.

Where to find: Open for lunch Mon-Sat, 11:30am-2:30pm and dinner every night, 5:30pm-close.

River City Grill

131 W Marion Ave
Punta Gorda, FL

rivercitygrillpg.com

941-639-9080

We at River City Grill understand the importance of sustainable agriculture, as well as the enhanced flavors that fresh, organic vegetables add to our unique recipes. Consequently, locally owned and operated Worden Farm is our supplier of choice for organic produce.

Where to find: Open Mon-Fri, 11:30am-2:30pm, Sun-Thurs, 4:30-9:30pm, and Fri-Sat, 4:30-10:00pm.

Shore Diner

465 John Ringling Blvd
Sarasota, FL

941-296-0301

New American seafood restaurant.

Where to find: Open everyday, 11am-12am.

Simon's Coffee House

5900 S Tamiami Tr
Sarasota, FL

store6.geomerx.com/simons

941-926-7151

Family-owned, serving a wide variety of freshly cooked specials, including a full menu with vegan and vegetarian delights. At least six soups daily and all made on the premises from largely organic and locally-grown ingredients.

Where to find: Open Mon-Sat, 8:00am-4:00pm.

Star Fish Company Market and Restaurant

12306 46th Ave W
Cortez, FL

starfishcompany.com

941-794-1243

The Star Fish Company Seafood Market features fresh local seafood at great prices including grouper, snapper, mullet, and stone crab from local waters and local fishermen.

Where to find: Market open Mon-Sat, 10:00am–6:00pm and Sun, 11:30am-3:00pm. Restaurant open Tues-Sat, 11:30am-8:00pm and Sun-Mon, 11:30am-3:00pm.

Station 400

400 N Lemon Ave
Sarasota, FL

station400.com

941-906-1400

Our chef's forward-thinking cuisine is a fresh approach to the breakfast and lunch classics. Through meticulous efforts in sourcing our area's finest ingredients and attentive, refined cooking techniques, Station 400 offers uniquely simple, tasty fare.

Where to find: Open everyday, 8:00am-3:00pm.

The Bijou Cafe

1287 First St
Sarasota, FL

bijoucafe.net

941-366-8111

The Bijou Cafe is committed to helping preserve the well-being of our planet. We are proud to introduce a seasonal menu with an emphasis on fresh, local produce and sustainable, abundant seafood.

Where to find: Open for lunch Mon-Fri, 11:30am-2:00pm. Dinner starts at 5:00pm – everyday in-season and Mon-Fri low-season.

The Blue Rooster

1525 Fourth St
Sarasota, FL

blueroostersrq.com

941-388-7539

The New American Southern fare cooked up by the culinary mind of Executive Chef Michael Yoder takes simple, locally-sourced base ingredients and transforms them into true blue southern comfort cuisine with a down-home TBR twist.

Where to find: Open Sun, 5-10pm, Mon-Tues, 5-11pm, Wed-Thurs, 5pm-12am, and Fri-Sat, 5pm-2am.

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

1111 Ritz-Carlton Dr
Sarasota, FL

ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Sarasota/Dining

941-312-6424

A tempting array of award-winning Sarasota restaurants await your decision to dine. From casual fare with a tropical twist to distinctive fine dining, exceptionally caring service and unparalleled cuisine are hallmarks of The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

Veg

2164 Gulf Gate Dr
Sarasota, FL

vegsrq.com

941-312-6424

Veg offers the freshest vegetables and wild-caught seafood. There are separate vegan and gluten-free menus. The produce is locally-grown whenever possible and the preparation is simple and unpretentious.

Where to find: Lunch: Mon-Sat, 11am-2:30pm. Dinner: Mon-Thurs, 5-8pm and Fri-Sat, 5-9pm.

Walt’s Fish Market & Restaurant

4144 S Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, FL

waltsfish.com

941-921-4605

Fresh seafood caught by local fishermen everyday.

Where to find: Open everyday, 9am-9pm.

Zest! Of Sarasota

6584 Superior Ave
Sarasota, FL

zestofsarasota.com

941-924-2535

Zest! is Sarasota's original green caterer. We recycle all possible waste, compost organic matter for our garden, source as much as we can locally, and do not use any products that are not from sustainable sources.

Where to find: You can host your event in our 18-20 seat cafe.

Zildjian Catering and Consulting

Sarasota, FL

zildjiancatering.com

941-363-1709

Local full-service catering company using local and seasonal ingredients as much as possible. Event services and specialty menus available.