My island 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
RESTAURANTS/ON THE KEY- Spearfish (seafood)
- Island Tap House (burgers/tacos)
- Sun Garden (breakfast & brunch)
- Local Bean (coffee & more)
- Summerhouse (upscale seafood & steak)
- The Hub (cali/mex fusion)
- The Cottage
- Star Thai Sushi
- Meaney’s Mini Donuts (donuts)
WINE BAR/DRINKS
- Siesta Key Wine Bar (wine & beer) you might find me here!
ICE CREAM & DESSERTS
- Kilwin's
- Abel’s Ice Cream (just off south bridge/mainland)
- Summerhouse (chocolate cake)
- Spearfish (flourless chocolate cake & key lime pie)
SITES TO SEE ON THE ISLAND
- Siesta Key Beach
- Siesta Key Drum Circle (Sundays around sunset)
- Ride the Trolley (hop on off/free)
- KayakingSRQ (rentals)
- Low Tide Tours (tiki boat).
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DOWNTOWN FOOD & DRINK
- Rose & Ivy (Asian fusion) -downtown Sarasota
- Beso (tapas) - downtown Sarasota
- State Street Eating House
- 1592 Restaurant
- Namo Izakaya Ramen & Yakitori
- Block 15: Cork & Craft (wine & beer) you might find me here!)
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RESTAURANTS OFF THE KEY
- Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar (seafood)
- Owen’s Fish Camp
- Napulé (Italian & pizza)
- Grillsmith
- Jalisco (Mexican)
- Shakespeare's (British pub food & best burgers!)
- Keke's (breakfast & lunch)
- Tripletail Restaurant (seafood)
- Daruma (Japanese)
WINE BAR/DRINKS OFF THE KEY
- The Dive Bar (Bee Ridge & Swift)
- Cinebistro (Tamiami)
SITES TO SEE OFF ISLAND
- 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 Armands
- Bazaar at Apricot & Lime (check hours)
- Mote Marine
- Selby Botanical Gardens
- Ringling House & Museum
- Sarasota Farmers Market (Sat)
- LeBarge (party cruise)
HOW TO GET AROUND
- STAYING ON KEY
- Jonny's Free Ride (tip only) (941-928-9200)
- Frog Hop (tip only) (844-Frog-Hop)
- Robinhood Rentals (carts & bikes)
- GOING OFF KEY
- Uber
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