The 10 best romantic restaurants in Sarasota, from waterfront favorites to a top spot for French cuisine, that locals love for special occasions.

After spotlighting the Sarasota area’s best hidden gem restaurants recently, it was time to focus on the county’s epicenter — ...

Hob Nob Drive-In, located on U.S. 301 just north of downtown Sarasota, expects to reopen by spring 2026, according to a ...

Many of the best restaurants in the Sarasota area aren’t the high-profile places tourists are most likely to visit this time of year. They’re often tucked into neighborhood plazas and range from a ...

Plans are underway to reopen a longtime Sarasota restaurant that shuttered in 2024. The Original Hob Nob Drive-In, which ...

Looking for a satisfying meal in Sarasota that won’t wreck your budget? You’re in luck. From longtime local favorites to newer spots with plenty of buzz, Sarasota-Manatee is packed with everyday ...

I love dishing out praise for Sarasota and Manatee’s best restaurants — from hidden gems to buzzy new essentials — but today’s story is tougher: the closing of an acclaimed fine-dining spot I’ve ...

A popular downtown Sarasota restaurant — best known for its freshly baked pastries and freshly roasted coffee — recently ...

While December means enjoying all the winter holiday season events the Sarasota area has to offer, for many, it also means planning for family and the Christmas Day meal you'll be feeding them. If you ...

Going out to eat? See which Sarasota and Manatee County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.