An Eater’s Guide to Gulf Gate – Sarasota
We’ve got a list of some great Gulf Gate dining for you!
The Best Sarasota Restaurants | Gulf Gate
Sarasota Gulf Gate Restaurant | Dolce Italia
This small eatery is a little bit of an “off the grid” place. It’s not that folks don’t know about Dolce. It’s more like Dolce itself is very understated. But, what hits you from the moment you walk in the door is that you’ve stumbled onto something special. It’s family owned and operated. That in itself isn’t so unusual around this town. You really feel like family when you have the Dolce experience. Don’t just consider one of the daily Dolce specials. Actually have one!
Dolce Italia | 6606 Superior Ave. | 941-921-7077 | Dolce’s Website
Sarasota Gulf Gate Restaurant | Munchies 420 Cafe
What can we say that hasn’t already been said, watched, and experienced at this one-of-a-kind Sarasota restaurant? Know one thing, Munchies is not Veg. It may be located in the same neighborhood. But it’s practically in another world. Watch all of the Man vs. Food you want. But you have to experience this place for yourself to get the full-on effect. And I strongly encourage you to do just that. For the complete Munchies experience, check it out post 2AM! A round of Fat Sandy’s for everyone!!
Munchies 420 Cafe | 6639 Superior Ave. | 941-929-9393 | Munchies Website
Sarasota Gulf Gate Restaurant | Piccolo Italian Market
Part deli/restaurant, part Italian market. Whichever part you stop in for, Piccolo’s has an old neighborhood feel that just oozes out of every inch of the place. They have good Italian-style sandwiches named after famous folks like the “Dustin Hoffman” or the “Sly Stallone”. But the real star here is the ingredients. Delicious Italian cold cuts and cheeses are used in a variety of creative ways on fresh “brick oven” baked Italian bread. They also feature some hard-to-find specialty Italian grocery items.
Piccolo Italian Market | 6518 Gateway Ave. | 941-923-2202 | Piccolo’s Website
Sarasota Gulf Gate Restaurant | Tony’s Chicago Beef Co.
What can you really say about Tony’s? This place is a not-so-hidden gem of a restaurant. I’m not even sure if “restaurant” is the correct or proper description of this unique Sarasota sandwich shop. If it was in the Windy City, you would just say, “Beef Stand”. In Sarasota, I’m not sure. Let’s just leave it at this, Tony’s has super authentic Chicago beef sandwiches. And, I mean, super authentic. There are a bunch of second-place finishers in town. But, really, it’s just Tony’s!
Tony’s Chicago Beef Co. | 6569 Superior Ave. | 941-922-7979 | TONY’S WEBSITE
Sarasota Gulf Gate Restaurant | Word of Mouth
It’s “The Original” Word of Mouth. At least, that’s what they’re promoting this location as. And it’s true. This was the first (and I think best) Word of Mouth restaurant. Homemade breakfast and lunch items are the rule. It really seems like things are “homemade,” too. Not in quite a Yoder’s way, but lots more “homemade” than some other places. They have really great fresh baked goods if that’s your thing. Salads and sandwiches stand out. Here’s a little bit of a surprise, they serve a more than respectable Turkey Reuben. That one is hard for me to pass up.
Word of Mouth | 6604 Gateway Ave. | 941-925-2400 | WOM Website
There you have it. Those are our TOP Sarasota Gulf Gate restaurants. FYI – These are in alphabetical order for your convenience. Mix and match the way that you see fit. Oh, if your favorite Gulf Gate place didn’t make our list. Add it in the comments section and let the rest of the world know that we left one out.
Vizen sushi reopened a few months ago — same name, new owners and new concept. Outstanding food and service. Try it out!