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Arts & Central, Sarasota, FL

Arts & Central

4.7
4.7
481 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Innovative
In the heart of the Rosemary District, come discover a dining experience that’s at the crossroads where laid-back vibes meet gourmet delights.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (941) 306-2356
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Erik Walker
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Blvd of the Arts
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday Brunch Limited Brunch menu from 11:00am - 3:00pm
  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a romantic evening at Arts & Central, with a thoughtfully prepared prix fixe menu. (Vegetarian options available). Desserts prepared by world-renowned Pastry Chef Stephanie Boswell. We look forward to serving you, The Arts & Central Team
  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a romantic evening at Arts & Central. with a thoughtfully prepared prix fixe menu. (Vegetarian options available). Desserts prepared by world-renowned pastry chef, Stephanie Boswell. We look forward to serving you, The Arts & Central Team

What 481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arts & Central delights with its "creative and flavorful" menu, offering a vibrant atmosphere and exceptional service. Guests rave about the "beautifully designed" space and diverse menu options, making it a "neighborhood gem" in Sarasota. Live music enhances the dining experience, while standout dishes like the "swordfish" and "lamb sliders" leave patrons eager to return.

481 Reviews
  1. Susan

    VIP

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner at Arts & Central. There were many choices from lite fare to full dinner. The strip steak with horseradish sauce was excellent as well as the trout. The service from our server Joe was outstanding.

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  2. Michael

    VIP

    Tampa

    104 reviews

    4.0

    104 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The space is extraordinary. Menu was excellent although it should have an icon for hot items. My first Bhan Mi and I couldn't enjoy it because the spice was too hot. Everyone else loved their meals. Quiet because the place was empty after lunch and they do live music a lot which could raise the noise levels dramatically as the inside space is pretty wide open. Parking is across central but not obvious from the street. Very nice outside seating. Purpose built.

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  3. Kristin

    VIP

    Tampa

    69 reviews

    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Courtney our server was attentive and accommodating. And Kudos to the Chef for making 3 delicious Smash Burgers! The French fries are addictive. Nice bread with an olive butter spread when we sat down. Quiet place where we could talk. Which is why we pick Arts and Central for all of our business lunches. The salads are great, po boys are nice. I have been here with a large party for dinner, too. All the staff is great! You can tell they take pride in their restaurant. We will be back! Thank you for great service from the moment we enter through the doors. And most importantly, some great food choices that are generous portions and creative. Great job, Arts and Central!

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  4. Cheryl

    VIP

    Tampa

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first lunch there so the menu was different than dinner and brunch a bit. The group has various items…all good!

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  5. Joanne

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t wait to go back again❤️ Food and service were excellent!

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  6. vicki

    VIP

    Detroit

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pure perfection! We sat at the "kitchen counter" - fab everything and watching food preparation was delightful! Third time there, more to go.

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  7. Barron

    VIP

    New Orleans

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a special evening for Valentine's Day with a prix fixe menu. Each dish was wonderfully prepared with the exquisite desserts by Pastry Chef Stephanie Boswell and Chef Erik Walker knows how to make a short rib like no one else. The restaurant continues to impress and we love going here.

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  8. Scott

    VIP

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the Valentine’s Day experience and it was great the food was tasty and the presentation was great made for a perfect night

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  9. Phil

    VIP

    Tampa

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food looked amazing. Tuna appetizer excellent. Eggplant portion too small, overpowered by the noodles. Still good though. The salmon didn’t have much flavor and the corn with it was a bit too spicy. The short rib seemed to be good quality meat but way over salted. Veggies with it tasty but cold. Yorkshire pudding very good. Desserts looked incredible. Mango dessert excellent. Chocolate dessert pretty good. Wine … Pinot noir excellent. Bourbon cocktail excellent. Coffee great. For the price, food quality should be a bit better … with respect to flavor. Don’t over salt the meat!!! Some items very good though and again, excellent presentation. Also, service was great. To be fair, some of the food issues might relate to limited Valentines menu. Need to to go back & try the regular menu.

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  10. Toni

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food incentive, beautiful, and most importantly delicious

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FAQs

Arts & Central is rated 4.7 stars by 481 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Arts & Central

611 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Blvd of the Arts
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Erik Walker
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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