Best Restaurants for Groups in Lakewood Ranch

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1. Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Fruitville, Florida

Booked 91 times today

Serving house-made sauces, the freshest pastas, and Italian specialties in a bar-centric, white tablecloth Italian Bistro inspired by your favorite NYC Italian restaurants. Our combination of old favorites and new flavors await your next visit. We look forward to sharing our love and passion for Italian food with you.The menu pays homage to the essence of the great Italian-American restaurants in New York City. Where delicious, exceptionally well-prepared food is served in settings that are simultaneously elegant, comfortable and unpretentious. Familiar dishes like Classic Chicken Parmesan, Bucatini Bolognese, and Spicy Vodka Rigatoni are elevated to a new level.

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2. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FL

4.7

Exceptional(5340)

Price: Moderate

• American • Sarasota

Booked 147 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

3. Georgie's UTC

3.9

Excellent(757)

Price: Expensive

• American • Lakewood Ranch

Booked 17 times today

Welcome to Georgie's UTC, where high quality meats and fresh caught seafood meet in Sarasota. Join us for an amazing ambiance that consists of live entertainment, exquisite wines, craft cocktails, and amazing food from our culinary director Chef Ryan Milito. Our Cocktail program is second to none as we have recruited talent from Gramercy Tavern in New York as well as Nantucket. We also have made it our initiative to bring Value to our customers by making prices lower than our competitors with a better quality of product.

4. The Park Grille

4.8

Exceptional(239)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 9 times today

Discover the crown jewel of the University Park Country Club, The Park Grille, where you can indulge in gourmet dining while enjoying stunning views of the 9th and 18th greens and a serene, shimmering lake. Celebrated by Sarasota Magazine as the "Best of the Best Restaurant with a View," The Park Grille's renowned Sunday Brunch Buffet has also been honored by Sarasota Magazine, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, and SRQ Magazine readers.Dining Options:Lunch: Open to the public daily from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Please note that Mondays feature a lunch buffet only.Sunday Brunch Buffet: Available every Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.**Dinner service is exclusively for MEMBERS.**Dress Code:To ensure an elegant dining experience, proper attire is required. Blue denim, cut-offs, tank tops, and workout attire are not permitted in the dining room.

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5. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.9

Exceptional(9228)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Longboat Key

Booked 123 times today

The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is a “polished casual” restaurant over looking Sarasota Bay. We are located at the south end of Longboat Key behind the gas station. We are north of St. Armand’s Circle, and minutes from downtown Sarasota. Best known for Local Fresh Grouper and Red Snapper. Enjoy the second story dining area with a panaramic view of the bay, or enjoy dining outdoors on our dockside patio.

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6. The Rosemary & Thyme

4.9

Exceptional(4372)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sarasota

Booked 24 times today

Welcome to Rosemary & Thyme! Downtown Sarasota American Bistro serving traditional and contemporary dishes with an emphasis on healthy options. Savor made-from-scratch selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared with fresh ingredients from regional farms.

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7. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(10426)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Sarasota

Booked 130 times today

Family-owned and operated for more than 116 years, Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine. Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.Join us for century-old family recipes like Paella "a la Valenciana," Roast Pork "a la Cubana,"and fresh seafood specialties. Don’t miss Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad®, prepared with our delicious, freshly-made dressing, a 100-year-old family recipe of fresh garlic, oregano, wine vinegar and Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Be sure to sample a fine Spanish wine like Montecillo or Campillo. Relax outdoors on our patio, or inside our Mediterranean-style dining rooms filled with hand-painted tiles and family heirlooms. We are a sister to the Columbia in Tampa's Ybor City, founded in 1905. Children's menu available. Open 365 days a year, including all holidays.

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8. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7

Exceptional(5460)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Sarasota

Booked 39 times today

We are an eclectic eatery with a passion for stunning seafood, superb service, fine wine, and creative cocktails.We are committed to serving only the freshest dishes to our guests. We receive fresh fish daily from our local suppliers and filet everything in house to ensure the best possible quality.Together with our unique menu, our focus on excellent service allows us to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining experience in downtown Sarasota. Every menu item is prepared to order to allow for customization and personalization of each dish and to ensure you are getting the freshest possible meal.Voted Sarasota's Best by Herald Tribune Readers:Best All-Around Restaurant (2019-2023)Best Seafood Restaurant (2016-2023)Best Sandwich for our renowned Po' Boy (2016-2022)Best Lunch (2020-2022)Thank you, Sarasota!For parties of 8 or more, a gratuity of 18% will be added to the check.

9. Sage SRQ

4.7

Exceptional(1714)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Sarasota

Booked 19 times today

Sage is Sarasota’s premier dining destination, providing inspirational cuisine and original craft cocktails in an unforgettable setting. Award-winning Chef Christopher Covelli and his team curate seasonal menus, highlighting flavorful culinary creations from around the world. As a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recipient, Sage also offers an extensive wine list. Housed in the stunning historic Sarasota Times building, Sage's decor and attention to detail is mirrored in the food and service they provide. Sage's rooftop bar provides a serene setting for viewing some of Sarasota's spectacular sunsets.

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10. 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(1349)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Sarasota

Booked 17 times today

The modus operandi at 1592 is fire. The key feature – everything is cooked on wood fired grill. The menu is handcrafted and well executed. 1592 is a great spot to indulge in comforting and flavourful cuisine from around the world.

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Nicole
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The coconut shrimp were great as was the seafood pasta. The bread was hot and fresh and Diego was a great server.
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Dry Dock Waterfront GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Longboat Key
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4.9
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Rene
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It was very busy, so it was a little loud for the older people in our group to be able to hear. However, very nice atmosphere and surroundings. Our overall experience was "good" based on the wait staff was good, but not exceptional. IE: the waitress spilled our over-filled drink on the table when she delivered it and didn't brink beverage napkin, we waited a too long for empty glasses or dishes to be cleared, etc. Not enough to deter us from coming back! The food was exceptional.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FLPrice: Moderate• American• Sarasota
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4.7
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JoAnnvip
Tampa / Central Florida West •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Enjoyed our dining experience. Great service, food and overall pleasant surroundings. Will return -for sure!
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Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, FloridaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Fruitville, Florida
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4.5
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Sylvia
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Lovely lunch with a girlfriend to celebrate Friendsgiving. Casey (Ketan) was our server and he was attentive with his service. We sat outside today as the weather was amazing. Thank you!
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Georgie's UTCPrice: Expensive• American• Lakewood Ranch
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3.9
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DAVIDvip
Tampa / Central Florida West •157 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Fabulous for lunch! Great menu, food, and service.
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The Park GrillePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Sarasota
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4.8

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida

2. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FL

3. Georgie's UTC

4. The Park Grille

5. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

6. The Rosemary & Thyme

7. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

8. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

9. Sage SRQ

10. 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen

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