My local faves....
this is my home and my favorite place in the world, here are my favorite places so you can enjoy them too... XOXO Christin Lilly
DOWNTOWN FOOD & DRINK
- Rose & Ivy (Asian fusion) -downtown Sarasota
- Beso (tapas) - downtown Sarasota
- State Street Eating House
- 1592 Restaurant
- Namo Izakaya Ramen & Yakitori
- Owen’s Fish Camp
- Lefty's Oyster Bar
- Arts & Central
- Block 15: Cork & Craft (wine & beer) you might find me here!)
SIESTA KEY FOOD & DRINK
- Spearfish (seafood)
- Island Tap House (burgers/tacos)
- Sun Garden (breakfast & brunch)
- Local Bean (coffee & more)
- Summerhouse (upscale seafood & steak)
- The Cottage
- Star Thai Sushi
- Meaney’s Mini Donuts (donuts)
- Siesta Key Wine Bar (wine & beer) you might find me here!
RESTAURANTS IN SARASOTA
- Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar (seafood)
- Napulé (Italian & pizza)
- Shakespeare's (British pub food & best burgers!)
- Keke's (breakfast & lunch)
- Tripletail Restaurant (seafood)
- The Dive Bar (Bee Ridge & Swift)
MUST DO ACTIVITIES
- MUST DO- sunset on the Downtown Westin Hotel Rooftop Bar or Art Ovation Pool Deck
- Use Sarasota's Bay Runner Trolley to get around downtown to Lido/St Armand's
- Bazaar at Apricot & Lime (check hours)
- Mote Marine
- Selby Botanical Gardens
- Ringling House & Museum
- Sarasota Farmers Market (Sat)
- LeBarge (party cruise)
- Siesta Key Beach
- Siesta Key Drum Circle (Sundays around sunset)
- Ride the Trolley (hop on off/free)