Since everyone likes food...... (Sarasota, Bradenton: how much, camp, restaurants)

[Tommygphotos]

Favorite non chain restaurant from Sarasota Memorial Hospital up to Manatee River.

Here's the criteria:
-has to be a true sit down restaurant, not a "deli or sub shop" (yes I'm from the North)
-this would be the opposite of the $15 and under thread. I would say $40+ for an entree and a drink (or appetizer if you don't drink) per person

I think that's about it....GO!

[gypsychic]

Well, we really enjoy Pier 22 on the Manatee River in Bradenton. You can get anything from a sandwich/burger or happy hour appetizers to full blown somewhat expensive dinners. The food is good and the views on the river are spectacular, with indoor dining, patio dining and terrace dining. By far better ambiance and views than anything Sarasota has to offer (JMO).

[joeyddog]

How about Libby's

[jp01358]

Originally Posted by gypsychic

Well, we really enjoy Pier 22 on the Manatee River in Bradenton. You can get anything from a sandwich/burger or happy hour appetizers to full blown somewhat expensive dinners. The food is good and the views on the river are spectacular, with indoor dining, patio dining and terrace dining. By far better ambiance and views than anything Sarasota has to offer (JMO).

First place that popped into my head as well.

[Tommygphotos]

Is Libbys by Mortons Market?

[joeyddog]

Yes. They sometimes have interesting takes on familiar dishes

[GulfGateGirl]

I do not like any restaurants in Sarasota. It's too expensive for me to eat out, plus it is just not really worth it. I have worked at Sarasota restaurants and the workers are under paid and that is kinda sad considering how much money all their customers have.

[pltrgyst]

Our favorites, after two years here, for food quality and creativity:

1. Indigenous
2. Mozaic
3. Curry Station
4. Louie's Modern
5. Roy's
6. Duval's
7. Mediterraneo
8. Arts and Eats
9. Salute!
10. Columbia
11. Rick's French Bistro
(12. Wherever chef Lan of Melange goes next. 8;( )

German: Heinrich's

Pure fun: Owen's Fish Camp (best smoked fish spread)

On the beach: Sandbar

I've probably not thought of a few...

-- Larry

[Tommygphotos]

Originally Posted by pltrgyst

Our favorites, after two years here, for food quality and creativity:

1. Indigenous
2. Mozaic
3. Curry Station
4. Louie's Modern
5. Roy's
6. Duval's
7. Mediterraneo
8. Arts and Eats
9. Salute!
10. Columbia
11. Rick's French Bistro
(12. Wherever chef Lan of Melange goes next. 8;( )

German: Heinrich's

Pure fun: Owen's Fish Camp (best smoked fish spread)

On the beach: Sandbar

I've probably not thought of a few...

-- Larry

Most are on our list.
4-done
5-been in AZ, may do again
Sandbar-done

Owens-def have to try

[Tommygphotos]

We tried Michael Johns on 64 Friday night and amazing! The owner/chef is from NJ which also won us over as we are too. Please guys try this place if you can get there