St Armand’s Circle is filled with a variety of shops, restaurants, and boutiques.
Easy drive/uber from Downtown, Sarasota. Walkable from St. Armands Circle.
Siesta Key has been ranked best beach in US multiple years in a row - expect traffic during this time of year. Siesta Key has a cute area of bars/restaurants. If you're staying Downtown, Lido beach will most likely be easier to get to and will have less traffic.
Some of our favorites near Downtown! Recommend booking reservations in advance. *Shore*: Trendier, located on St. Armands Circle, fun to walk around if you have extra time. *Kojo*: Asian Fusion cuisine, located in Downtown, Sarasota. *Boca Sarasota*: Trendier, farm-to-fork option located in Downtown, Sarasota. *Drunken Poet*: Good sushi, hole in the wall atmosphere located in Downtown, Sarasota. *Owen's Fish Camp*: Low key, highly rated seafood spot. Walk-in only.
*Breaking Wave Coffee*: Downtown *Perq Coffee*: Sarasota, quick drive from Downtown. *Green Zebra Downtown*: Our favorite breakfast spot. *Southside Deli*: The type of deli every city needs, quick drive from Downtown. *Speer Fish*: Great lunch spot near Siesta Key South Bridge. Laid back Florida vibes, Hog Fish tacos are our favorite.