Some of my favorite places to eat around town, from casual to fine dining.
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If you love Nashville hot chicken, this place is a must-try! My favorite is the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, but my kids love the chicken & waffles and the loaded mac & cheese bowl. We could seriously eat here every day!
It's up to you to decide how hot you want it. The base is pretty mild and it goes all the way up to medic (which I've never been brave enough to try…it's NOT for the faint of heart)!
HCK Hot Chicken
My favorite place for a special occasion! It's perfect for celebrating a birthday or anniversary.
Michael's On East
Always my favorite place for a girl's night out!
Seasons 52
Best place for a brunch! Try to get a table on the top floor overlooking the water if you can.
If you like tuna, I highly recommend the pretzel crusted tuna sashimi!
Oak & Stone
Great place for happy hour, date night or a girls night out! Great cocktails and their brie & apple flatbread is my go-to order…SO good!
Boca Restaurant
Great restaurant located in St. Armand's Circle. It's a fun area to walk around and shop, then finish with dinner at Tommy Bahamas. The food is always top notch (and the tuna tacos are my personal favorite!)
Tommy Bahama Restaurant
Things To Do
Such a cute place. My kids loved it when they were younger!
Payne Park
Excited to visit the new location!
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Lots of fun shops and restaurants…a great place to wander on a Saturday afternoon.
St. Armands Circle
If you're coming to Sarasota, a day at the beach is a must!
Siesta Key Beach
Such a fun place to explore, especially the circus museum. The gigantic circus model is amazing!
The Ringling
A fun way to explore Sarasota
Discover Sarasota Tours
My kids aren't big into hiking but they've always enjoyed coming here. The boat tour is pretty fun too (great for if you want to see lots of gators from a safe distance).
Myakka River State Park
This place has a little bit of everything, from free roaming flamingos, colorful parrots, lemurs, reptiles and lots more.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Beautiful botanical gardens in the heart of Sarasota
