From historic downtown Venice to the beaches of Anna Maria Island, your best holiday dining-out options include these locally-owned, independent restaurants in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Open and welcoming guests on Thursday, December 24, some will be serving holiday "specials" while some will have the traditional dishes and all the fixins. Some will serve a la carte, others prix fixe menus and take out options to feast at home. Reservations are encouraged at most of these restaurants. Check with each restaurant for exact offerings, menus and prices. Make sure to call for menus, pricing and pick-up instructions and order in advance.
Venice and Nokomis
Café Venice Restaurant & Bar | 941.484.1855 | cafevenicerestaurantandbar.com - Dine In | Take Out
Cassariano Italian Eatery | 941.485.0507 | cassariano.com - Open Lunch Only
The Crow's Nest Restaurant & Marina | 941.484.9551 | crowsnest-venice.com - Dine In | Take Out
Fins at Sharky's | 941.999.3467 | finsatsharkys.com - Dine In | Take Out
Paradise Grill | 941.786.1524 | paradisegrillfl.com - Lunch Only
Pop's Sunset Grill | 941.488.3177 | popsunsetgrill.com - Dine In | Take Out
Siesta Key
Cafe Gabbiano | 941.349.1423 | cafegabbiano.com - Dine In | Take Out
Miguel's Restaurant | 941.349.4024 | miguelsrestaurant.net - Dine In | Take Out
Ophelia's on the Bay | 941.349.2212 | opehliasonthebay.net
Sarasota
Bevardi's Salute! Restaurant | 941.365.1020 | salutesarasota.com - Dine In | Take Out
The Bijou Café | 941.366.8111 | bijoucafe.net Dine In | Take Out
Brick's Smoked Meats | 941.993.1435 | brickssmokedmeats.com - Dine In | Take Out
Cafe Baci | 941.928.4848 | cafebacisarasota.com
Duval's.Fresh.Local.Seafood | 941.312.4001 | duvalsfreshlocalseafood.com - Dine In | Take Out
element.Steak.Seafood.Pasta | 941.724.8585 | elementsrq.com
Mattison's City Grille | 941.330.0440 | mattisons.com - Dine In | Take Out
Mattison's Forty - One | 941.921.3400 | mattisons.com - Dine In | Take Out
Michael's On East | 941.366.0007 | bestfood.com - Dine In | Take Out
The Oasis Cafe & Bakery | 941.957.1214 | theoasiscafe.net - Dine In | Take Out
The Original Egg | 941.922.2868 | theoriginalegg.com - Dine In | Take Out
Overture Restaurant & Gallery Lounge | 941.316.0808 | artovationhotel.com/dining
Pacific Rim | 941.330.8071 | pacificrimsarasota.com - Dine In | Take Out
Roessler's Restaurant | 941.966.5688 | roesslersrestaurant.com
State Street Eating House + Cocktails | 941.951.1533 | statestreetsrq.com - Dine In | Take Out
Lakewood Ranch & UTC
GROVE Restaurant.Patio.Ballroom | 941.893.4321 | grovelwr.com - Dine In | Take Out
Longboat Key
Euphemia Haye | 941.383.3633 | euphemiahaye.com Dine In | Take Out
Harry's Continental Kitchens | 941.383.0777 | harryskitchen.com - Dine In | Take Out
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub | 941.383.2391 | marvisitadining.com - Dine In | Take Out
Bradenton and Palmetto
Birdrock Taco Shack | 941.545.9966 | - Dine In | Take Out
Mattison's Riverwalk Grille | 941.896.9660 | mattisons.com - Dine In | Take Out
PIER 22 Restaurant.Patio.Catering | 941.748.8087 | pier22dining.com - Dine In | Take Out
Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant | 941.729.0616 | riverhousefl.com
Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria
The Beach House Waterfront Restaurant | 941.779.2222 | beachhousedining.com
Sandbar Seafood & Spirits | 941.778.0444 | sandbardining.com
Holiday Pies and Desserts-Call or order online to bring these sweet holiday treats home!
(Sarasota) The Oasis Cafe & Bakery | 941.957.1214 | theoasiscafe.net
(Sarasota) Michael's On East | 941.366.0007 | michaelsathome.com
(Longboat Key) Euphemia Haye | 941.383.3633 | euphemiahaye.com
Special Holiday Side Dishes-Call or order online to complete your holiday meal!
(Sarasota) The Bijou Café | 941.366.8111 | bijoucafe.net - Famous Pommes Gratin Dauphinoise
(Sarasota) Michael's On East | 941.366.0007 | michaelsathome.com