The 20 Best Burgers in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice & Anna Maria Island

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 Suncoast? This list covers 20 outstanding burger restaurants in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Nokomis, Palmetto, and Anna Maria Island. The Suncoast burger conversation has plenty of history too, from Duffy’s Tavern burgers on Anna Maria Island to newer local headlines like Alpine Steakhouse earning national burger recognition.

Sarasota And Bradenton Burger Favorites

1. SOB Burgers – Bradenton
   Address: 5866 14th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
   Website: visit SOB Burgers on Facebook
2. Patrick’s 1481 – Sarasota
   Address: 1481 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
   Website: visit Patrick’s 1481
3. Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub – Bradenton
   Address: 6218 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210
   Website: visit Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub
4. Gecko’s Grill & Pub – Sarasota
   Address: 1900 Hillview St, Sarasota, FL 34239
   Website: visit Gecko’s Grill & Pub
5. Food+Beer – Sarasota
   Address: 6528 Superior Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
   Website: visit Food+Beer
6. State Street Eating House + Cocktails – Sarasota
   Address: 1533 State St, Sarasota, FL 34236
   Website: visit State Street Eating House + Cocktails
7. Indigenous Restaurant, home of My Uncle’s Burger – Sarasota
   Address: 239 S Links Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
   Website: visit Indigenous Restaurant
8. Brewster’s Tavern – Sarasota
   Address: 1454 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
   Website: visit Brewster’s Tavern
9. Mattison’s City Grille – Sarasota
   Address: 1 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
   Website: visit Mattison’s
10. Oak & Stone – Bradenton
    Address: 1201 1st Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
    Website: visit Oak & Stone
11. Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant – Palmetto
    Address: 995 Riverside Dr, Palmetto, FL 34221
    Website: visit Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant
12. Demetrios Pizza & Grill – Sarasota
    Address: 3180 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
    Website: visit Demetrios Pizza & Grill

Venice, Nokomis, And Island Burger Stops

13. BrewBurgers Back Porch – Venice
    Address: 545 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
    Website: visit BrewBurgers
14. Gold Rush BBQ – Venice
    Address: 661 Tamiami Trail S, Venice, FL 34285
    Website: visit Gold Rush BBQ
15. T.J. Carney’s – Venice
    Address: 231 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
    Website: visit T.J. Carney’s
16. Pop’s Sunset Grill – Nokomis
    Address: 112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275
    Website: visit Pop’s Sunset Grill
17. Duffy’s Tavern – Holmes Beach
    Address: 5808 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
    Website: visit Duffy’s Tavern
18. Skinny’s Place – Holmes Beach
    Address: 3901 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
    Website: visit Skinny’s Place
19. Harry’s Grill – Anna Maria
    Address: 9903 Gulf Dr, Anna Maria, FL 34216
    Website: visit Harry’s Grill
20. Bridge Street Bistro – Bradenton Beach
    Address: 111 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
    Website: visit Bridge Street Bistro

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