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A photo of Roessler's restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2283)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Sarasota
Booked 14 times today
Roessler's has the best food and menu choices in Sarasota. The ambiance is wonderful and service is fastidious. Love this place.
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4.7
Exceptional(12414)
$$$$
• Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 99 times today
Consistently great restaurant, no shortage of attentive service, upbeat ambiance, and flavorful food and drink all around.
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4.7
Exceptional(2148)
$$$$
• Global, International • Sarasota
Booked 11 times today
Beautiful space in tastefully updated historic building. Food is good quality and well presented and our waiter was outstanding. We loved that the sound level was actually peaceful. Only concern was that our wedge salad contained ingredients not listed on the menu. One was bacon. Since many folks have food restrictions, we suggested they list everything on the menu. They were receptive and understanding. Would definitely return!
A photo of Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar – St. Armands restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(722)
$$$$
• Seafood • Sarasota
Booked 28 times today
Always excellent… service and staff were great. We were celebrating an engagement that had just taken place and the staff was wonderful in this celebratory moment!
A photo of The Reserve by Chef Antonio restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(510)
$$$$
• Italian • Sarasota
Booked 5 times today
Quaint atmosphere…our waiter was personable and professional..he recommended the tortellini special that was magnificent
A photo of Casantica Ristorante restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1141)
$$$$
• Italian • Sarasota
Booked 4 times today
Grazie Mille to the Cas Antica Team! We had an 80th birthday celebration with a party of 7 on a weeknight and Roberto, Rosalinda and team were ready for us with all the bells and whistles! They gave us a private/cozy space as requested and were incredibly welcoming, warm and attentive which made the super delicious wine, apps, bread and entrees even better! To top the experience, The tiramisu cake we special-ordered was well worth it: proven by the rave reviews and cleaned plates around the table. A most wonderful evening which will add to the many great meals & memories we already have over the years while dining at Cas Antica! We will be back again whether casual or a special occasion… Molte Grazie!
A photo of Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(19240)
$$$$
• Spanish • Tampa
Booked 174 times today
I have always enjoyed Columbia Restaurant, but this visit was exceptional. Food was good as always and the service impeccable, but the manager tour was the cherry on top. I’ve dined here off and on for over 50 years and have never been disappointed.
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4.6
Exceptional(7082)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Bradenton
Booked 45 times today
Justin was professional, courteous, and simply the best. It was our first time and he did everything to make our experience unforgettable. Every item he suggested was delightful.
A photo of Côté France restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(631)
$$$$
• French • Venice
Food delicious as always, love going there. Staff friendly and service was very good.
A photo of Charley's Steak House-Tampa, FL restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(11233)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Tampa
Booked 93 times today
Rich and Shelly were outstanding! The entire staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly from start to finish. Atmosphere is just what you’d expect from an old school steakhouse and the food was absolutely delicious especially the scallops. Thank you for a wonderful dinner!

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  • JudithGold
    Houston •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Beautiful space in tastefully updated historic building. Food is good quality and well presented and our waiter was outstanding. We loved that the sound level was actually peaceful. Only concern was that our wedge salad contained ingredients not listed on the menu. One was bacon. Since many folks have food restrictions, we suggested they list everything on the menu. They were receptive and understanding. Would definitely return!
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    Sage SRQ$$$$• Global, International• Sarasota
    •
    4.7
  • Ana
    Southwest Florida •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Never disappoints! We had a great dinner. We started with sangria and Columbia’s classic salad (a must have) and our entrees (palomilla stack, arroz con polllo, and rope vieja), then ended with the other classic - flan! Service was perfect.
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    Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota$$$$• Spanish• Sarasota
    •
    4.7
  • debraGold
    Tampa / Central Florida West •306 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Quaint atmosphere…our waiter was personable and professional..he recommended the tortellini special that was magnificent
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    The Reserve by Chef Antonio$$$$• Italian• Sarasota
    •
    4.8
  • Carol
    Tampa / Central Florida West •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 19, 2026
    Roessler's has the best food and menu choices in Sarasota. The ambiance is wonderful and service is fastidious. Love this place.
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    Roessler's$$$$• Contemporary American• Sarasota
    •
    4.9
  • DawnGold
    Tampa / Central Florida West •55 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 24, 2026
    Grazie Mille to the Cas Antica Team! We had an 80th birthday celebration with a party of 7 on a weeknight and Roberto, Rosalinda and team were ready for us with all the bells and whistles! They gave us a private/cozy space as requested and were incredibly welcoming, warm and attentive which made the super delicious wine, apps, bread and entrees even better! To top the experience, The tiramisu cake we special-ordered was well worth it: proven by the rave reviews and cleaned plates around the table. A most wonderful evening which will add to the many great meals & memories we already have over the years while dining at Cas Antica! We will be back again whether casual or a special occasion… Molte Grazie!
    More info
    Casantica Ristorante$$$$• Italian• Sarasota
    •
    4.5
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