Written by Tara Caguiat for The Sarasota-Manatee Originals Fiery sunsets, lapping waves, the occasional dolphin spotting—dining by the ocean is understandably desirable. Fortunately, Sarasota and Manatee Counties have more waterfront restaurants than most areas, with options directly on the sand and situated on the water. Sink your toes in the sand...

 Written by Tara Caguiat for The Sarasota-Manatee Originals Herb-filled aromas wafting through the air. Welcoming hosts ready to show you true hospitality. Renaissance decor and Italian opera setting the mood—these details are what make Italian dining experiences second to none. Italian food is as varied as the colorful country itself, and res...

Each year, Visit Sarasota County hosts Savor Sarasota to showcase the award-winning and legendary restaurants that call the Suncoast home. From June 1st through the 14th, dozens of area restaurants are featuring multi-course lunch and dinner menus for just $16 and $32 per person. Though #SavorSarasota is not exactly the same this year, we...

Written by Tara Caguiat for The Sarasota-Manatee Originals Some people choose a restaurant based on their cocktail menu over their food menu. If you're one of them, you must visit these restaurants in Sarasota. Many are known for their cocktails and others have notable cocktail menus that fly under the radar. Either way, when visiting one of these ...

Brick's Smoked Meats - Downtown Sarasota 1528 State Street Sarasota, Fl 34236 941-993-1435 Banquets, boats and backyards - Brick's Smoked Meats is famous for helping make the most of your celebrations. Now they'll make your Independence Day great by giving you the best catering deals!Spend over $100 on your 4th of July catering and r...

The Breakfast House - Sarasota 1817 Fruitville Road Sarasota, FL 34236 941.366.6860 The Breakfast House, located on Fruitville Road, downtown (look for the yellow house with the white picket fence), has become one of the most popular breakfast and lunch eateries to hit the city. Celebrate Dad with the signature Key West Benedict, Homemade Corn Beef...

From Anna Maria Island to Venice Pier, the member restaurants of The Sarasota-Manatee Originals are offering dining, take out, and delivery options to celebrate all of the amazing Moms out there.  1812 Osprey - Sarasota 1812 South Osprey Avenue Sarasota, FL 34239 941.954.5400 Located within the South Side Village, 1812 Osprey is a ch...

Birdrock Taco Shack 1004 10th Ave West  Bradenton, FL 34205 941.545.9966  Hours: 11:00am - 9:00pm  Birdrock Taco Shack will be opening the porch following current CDC guidelines on Cinco de Mayo with limited inside seating. Birdrock has partnered with Darwin's brewery on the release of their new Mexican lager! Pur...

During turbulent times, restaurants respond by finding creative ways to support and serve their communities. Several members of the Sarasota-Manatee Originals are now offering convenient and safe grocery shopping alternatives with online grocery markets and curbside pick up options. Below you will find a list of these restaurants, their o...

Like you, each of our Member Restaurants are constantly evaluating their daily routines. With the safety and health of the community guiding all decisions, our locally-owned, independent restaurants continue to work on ways to adapt their traditional services to limit person-to-person contact without sacrificing integrity and attention to guests. T...

Easter traditions are special and unique to each family. During this difficult time that we are facing as a nation it is especially important to find a way to continue to celebrate our unique traditions. We have worked with our local member restaurants to provide information on restaurants offering special takeout Easter brunch, lunch, and din...

This Thanksgiving you might not want to take on the cooking and cleanup of a multi-course meal and would rather spend the time with the family. Well, you're in luck. This year, stellar restaurants across Florida's Suncoast will be serving meals for all those who would rather quite literally leave the holiday cooking to the pros. EAT OUT From histor...

It's that time of year again - the most coveted and anticipated tickets for Forks & Corks Grand Tasting and University Master Class Sessions go on sale on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 7:00pm. The Sarasota-Manatee Originals are very excited for Forks & Corks 2020 and are thankful that you are interested in sharing the experience wit...

Considered to be one of the most delicious crustaceans of the world, the anticipation of the opening of stone crab season on October 15 and thoughts of their sweet succulence and rich, snowy white meat has our mouths watering! From October through May, Florida's recreational and commercial stone crab claw season is on. Local commercial fishermen st...

Featured in SRQ Daily By Brittany Mattie | Photo courtesy of Cocktails by Spence Consulting | Sept. 24, 2019 issue Representatives of the Sarasota-Manatee Originals organization recently released details on its 3rd annual signature cocktail contest Set The Bar on Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Universal Flight Training Hangar at the Sarasota-Braden...