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1. Mademoiselle Paris
4.4
Awesome(260)
Price: Expensive
• French • Sarasota
Booked 2 times today
Mademoiselle Paris is an authentic French restaurant and bakery located in University Parkway | Lakewood Ranch area. Mademoiselle Paris offers you a great selection of wine and beer, outdoor and indoor seating like many of the established bistros in France. The chef Arnaud Wallet is in charge of the cooking and prepare a large variety of traditional dishes : mussels and french fries, beef burgundy, foie gras, snails...etc... Enjoy the taste of authentic French Bistro Cuisine for breakfast and lunch and dinner. Dine outdoors on the patio or in our restaurant. Fresh baked breads and authentic french pastries are available seven days a week from our own bakery. For something different, bring the taste of France to your next event. We offer on-site catering for all types of functions throughout the greater University park area. Merci Myriam and Jean Dandonneau, owners
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2. Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida
4.6
Exceptional(655)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Fruitville, Florida
Booked 101 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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3. The Park Grille
4.8
Exceptional(287)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Sarasota
Booked 11 times today
University Park Country Club is worth the drive, as it's a gem of a contemporary American restaurant in the exclusive neighborhood of Naples. Customers love the 'wonderful buffet', 'great service', and 'excellent ambiance'. With 'first-rate servers' and 'food that is 'amazing', it's a place where you can enjoy a 'super experience'.
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4. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
4.8
Exceptional(9636)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Longboat Key
Booked 143 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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5. The Rosemary & Thyme
4.8
Exceptional(4610)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sarasota
Booked 79 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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6. Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota
4.8
Exceptional(10887)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Sarasota
Booked 263 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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7. Fleming's Steakhouse - Sarasota
4.6
Exceptional(1935)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Sarasota
Booked 43 times today
Your Sarasota Fleming's is located on the corner of US 41 (Tamiami Trail) and Siesta Drive, just across the street from Westfield Southgate Shopping Center and minutes from downtown and the Ritz-Carlton and Hyatt Regency Hotels. Fleming's in Sarasota is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room or Outdoor Patio. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.
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8. Blu Kouzina
4.8
Exceptional(1360)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Sarasota
Booked 50 times today
**Cash Discount Notice**Save 3.5% on your bill by paying withcash.A 3.5% Convenience fee will beadded to all sales. As an incentivefor our customers we now offer animmediate discount to customerswho pay with CASH based on ourposted discount schedule.Blu Kouzina is bringing its signature, wholesome Greek cooking to the Sunshine State after gracing for the past five years Singapore’s culinary scene. The acclaimed restaurant, born out of the founders’ passion for the food of their native Greece and their love of sharing a hearty, family meal with friends, has set up a second home in Sarasota.Fresh and quality ingredients, mostly grown organically, and sourced from well established, local producers are used in dishes that are both traditional and creatively contemporary. What remains uniquely Greek and genuine are the flavors and the scents of extra virgin olive oil, fresh fish or succulent lamb that will take you on a journey from a beach-side taverna to a rural mezze shop.
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9. The Melting Pot - Sarasota
4.4
Awesome(1327)
Price: Expensive
• Fondue • Sarasota
Booked 24 times today
We are highly committed to providing a healthy and safe environment with the highest of standards for our guests and team members. Reservations are highly recommended.We are the premier fondue restaurant where guests can enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees, salads and indulgent desserts. At The Melting Pot Restaurant, we offer a dining experience like no other. A unique, interactive dining experience creating memorable moments with family and friends.
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10. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota
4.5
Awesome(1156)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Sarasota
Booked 26 times today
For parties of 13 or more please call the restaurant.*Weather may interfere with your reservation, we will do our best to accommodate you.*Out of passion, tradition, hard work and integrity, Bavaro’s opened its doors in March 2009 as the first traditional Neapolitan Pizzeria in the state of Florida. Determined to share their family recipes with the world, Dan Bavaro, his wife Anna-Maria, and their five beautiful children packed their U-Haul, left their friends and family, drove from New Jersey to Tampa, and set out to provide for others the same love, energy, and authenticity that they experience around their own dinner table.

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Discover best worth the drive restaurants in Lakewood Ranch

Discover exceptional dining options that are truly "worth the drive" in the vibrant areas of Lakewood Ranch, Tampa / Central Florida West, and Sarasota / Bradenton. Each restaurant in this curated selection offers unique culinary experiences that stand out in the local dining scene. Whether you're craving innovative presentations, top-quality steak, or authentic Mexican flavors, these eateries promise memorable meals complemented by professional service and inviting atmospheres. The dining scene here is diverse, reflecting a blend of sophisticated and casual dining that caters to a variety of tastes and occasions. Reviewers consistently praise these locations for their exceptional food quality, creativity, and the overall dining experience, making each visit a worthwhile journey. Ideal for both special occasions and casual outings, these restaurants ensure every meal is not just eaten, but savored. If you're looking for a dining experience that justifies a little extra travel time, these spots in Lakewood Ranch, Tampa, and Sarasota / Bradenton are sure to impress.

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