Dining

A longtime Sarasota favorite is receiving another round of national attention, and this time the recognition is centered on one of the restaurant’s most famous — and most indulgent — menu items. The Old Salty Dog was selected for a USA TODAY Network roundup highlighting some of the best hot dogs i…

Some restaurants come and go. Others become part of the fabric of a community.For more than two decades, Clayton’s Siesta Grille has been one of those special places on Siesta Key — a restaurant locals recommend to visiting friends, seasonal residents return to year after year, and longtime custome…

Chicken Salad Chick, the fast-growing restaurant chain known for its made-from-scratch chicken salad recipes and Southern-style menu, is preparing to open its first location in Sarasota. The new restaurant is planned for 6650 Fruitville Road, Suite 132, Sarasota, Florida 34240, according to a busi…

Florida’s Suncoast has changed dramatically over the years. Waterfront condos have replaced old bait shops, quiet fishing roads have become busy traffic corridors, and more visitors than ever are discovering the Gulf Coast. But if you know where to look, there are still places where “Old Florida” i…

A Sarasota favorite is once again getting national attention, and this time, it is being recognized as one of the best buffet restaurants in the entire country. National Recognition for a Sarasota Favorite Der Dutchman Sarasota, located in the heart of the Pinecraft neighborhood at 3713 Bahia Vist…

From Tampa Bay to Naples, these Gulf Coast favorites prove that a great fish sandwich is part meal, part Florida tradition. There are plenty of foods that feel like Florida, but few spark as much local debate as the fish sandwich. On the Gulf Coast, that usually means grouper: grilled, blackened…

Sarasota and Manatee counties have once again earned national attention for their dining scene, this time for what is in the glass. Sixteen local restaurants have been named winners in Wine Spectator’s 2026 Restaurant Awards, the magazine’s annual recognition of restaurants with outstanding wine p…

88 Live Piano Bar in Bradenton has launched weekday lunch service from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, featuring specials, drinks and a relaxed atmosphere. A popular Bradenton destination best known for live music, dancing and its high-energy dueling piano shows is giving local residents an…

Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub in Bradenton now offers in-house catering packages for birthdays, showers, anniversaries and other private gatherings. Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub & Grill is giving Bradenton-area families and organizations a new option for hosting affordable parties, celebrations and g…

Few foods create more local debate than a great burger. On the Florida Suncoast, burger lovers can find everything from old-school island taverns and sports pubs to chef-driven restaurants serving creative, upscale versions of the American classic. Looking for the best burgers on Florida’s Suncoas…