The drum roll please... I guess that's a little much considering the name of our #1 restaurant is in the title to this post. Yes, that's right, Munchies 420 Cafe is #1 on our list for 2010. Congrats to them! OK, I think right off the bat we should dispense with all of the … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #2 Owen’s Fish Camp
And then there were two... OK, it's not nearly as suspenseful as a good murder mystery, but, it's all I've got. #2, one of the best new restaurants to have opened in Sarasota in a while. And, I'm not just saying that. It's true. I mean, before this thing opened people were … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #3 The Old Salty Dog
1, 2, 3... That's all that's remains. Clocking in at #3 is a Sarasota restaurant that offers two, count 'em two, great locations. And, each one has it's own distinct character. #3 The Old Salty Dog Adults, kids, families, locals, tourists, just about everybody hits "The Dog" at … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #4 Yoder’s Restaurant
We're heading in to the homestretch with our final 4! Our next place is a Sarasota tradition of sorts. It's located in the Pinecraft neighborhood. That's a part of Sarasota that doesn't really get tons of press. Looking for some classic Midwest comfort food? Then a trip to … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #5 Trader Vic’s Island Bar and Grill
A taste of the tropics out by the interstate? What? Well, that's exactly what you can expect when you make a stop at our #5 most searched for restaurant of 2010. #5 Trader Vic's Island Bar and Grill Trader Vic's Island Bar & Grill serves up exactly what you would expect. … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #6 Solorzano’s Italian Restaurant
Seems like Sarasota is fully stocked with an abundance of Italian restaurants. But, how do you sort out the truly memorable places from the ordinary pasta houses? #6 on our list isn't any ordinary pasta house. #6 - Solorzano's Italian Restaurant Solorzano's has Sarasota … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #7 Morocco
How about something a little different? That's exactly what you can expect from the next restaurant on our list. We're extremely lucky here in Sarasota when it comes to the diversity and variety of our dining choices. After all, it's not every community that has a fantastic … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #8 Cafe Gabbiano
Now things are moving at a pretty good clip. All the way up to #8. It's out to beautiful Siesta Key for our third and so far highest ranked Italian restaurant on the Best Of 2010 list. #8 Cafe Gabbiano Located right on busy Ocean Boulevard, Cafe Gabbiano has been serving … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #9 First Street Chop House
The hits just keep on rolling along. Clocking in at #9 on our 2010 Best Of list is another great downtown spot. If you're in the mood for a fantastic cut of meat that is perfectly cooked then your going to love the next stop on our climb to number one. #9 First Street Chop … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #10 Sand Dollar Rooftop Restaurant
We're halfway home! You've seen 11 through 20, now it's time for the dineSarasota LIST Top 10 for 2010. #10 brings us out to beautiful Lido Key. #10 Sand Dollar Rooftop Restaurant At the top of the Holiday Inn Lido Beach is where you'll find this longtime Sarasota favorite. … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #11 Wild Hog Barbecue
BBQ, Barbecue, Bar-B-Q. It doesn't really matter how you say it, our #11 for 2010 puts it all out there.  And I mean all. #11 Wild Hog Barbecue If you're looking for some great BBQ here in Sarasota you need look no further than north Tamiami Trail. This Sarasota smoke pit has … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #12 Shakespeare’s English Pub
In the mood for some bangers and mash? Or, how about some fish and chips? If that style of cuisine is what your craving, then, your going to really love #12. This place serves those traditional English pub dishes and lots more. #12 Shakespeare's English Pub Aside from … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #13 Voocaray
There's something going on in Gulf Gate. It's turning into a crazy, eclectic culinary scene over there. It seems like all kinds of new places have either opened or are in the process of opening. Good places too. Take our #14 for example. In the past few months, people have … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #14 Braza Brazilian Steakhouse
If you're a meat lover then this type of place is all you. There is enough beef, pork, lamb and chicken here to satisfy even the hungriest carnivore. And, it's not just shear quantity, it's good too! #14 - Braza Brazilian Steakhouse The Churrascaria restaurant concept has … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #15 Pegasus Greek Restaurant
OK, I'm not exactly sure what's going on over at our next place. It seems to make our year end top 20 each time. It's not flashy. It's not fine dining. And, you don't hear everyone talking about it as one of the "hot" Sarasota restaurants. So what gives? Why are so many of you … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #16 Kumo Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar
A new entry on our year end list. This outstanding Japanese restaurant has it covered from both ends of town. Whether you're down in Venice or up in University Park, great Asian cuisine is close by. #16 - Kumo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Let's face it there are tons … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #17 Blu Smoke Island Grill
Out to Siesta Key we go. OK, when you think Siesta Key the first thing that comes to mind isn't necessarily barbecue. I'm I right? Well, that may be changing. There's a fantastic BBQ place right in the heart of Siesta Village. #17 - Blu Smoke Island Grill Tired of seafood? … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #18 Sangria Tapas Bar
Downtown finally makes the list! I knew the would eventually. There's too many great places to eat in downtown Sarasota for at least a few spots to make our countdown. Number 18 has been around Main Street for a little while now. They started out small. When they first opened … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #19 Broccolini’s Restaurant and Catering
It looks like it's Gulf Gate 2, the rest of Sarasota 0. At least for the moment. Our number 19 restaurant from 2010 was another Gulf Gate location and another Italian restaurant as well. Boy, that's an eerie coincidence. #19 - Broccolini's Restaurant & Catering Broccolini's … [Read more...]
The LIST Best of 2010: #20 Oh Mamma Mia!
2010 is behind us and itÂ’s time to reveal which Sarasota restaurants were the most popular with our website visitors during the year just past. WeÂ’re going to bring them to you one great restaurant at a time. LetÂ’s get started! #20 – Oh Mamma Mia! Located in Gulf Gate, Oh … [Read more...]