Amy’s guidebook
Unique Places to Go
Here are some SRQ staples
St Armands Circle Shops
300 St Armands Cir#1 beach in country they say. Definitely check out drum circle on Sunday evenings just before sunset.
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Siesta Beach
#1 beach in country they say. Definitely check out drum circle on Sunday evenings just before sunset.
Must-see if you have an interest in nature, GATORS, birds, and a pretty neat canopy walk
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Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Must-see if you have an interest in nature, GATORS, birds, and a pretty neat canopy walk
Shark aquarium is the best and they have manatees!
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyShark aquarium is the best and they have manatees!
Burns Court Cinemas
506 Burns CtUnique spot for old and indie movies
PARASAIL SIESTA
1250 Stickney Point RdAMAZING if your not afraid of heights
Turtle Beach Grill Restaurant
8865 Midnight Pass RdBeach on one side and intercoastal on the other. Good spot to rent paddle boards (call a paddle board company before heading out, they can't rent them on the spot)
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Turtle Beach Campground
8862 Midnight Pass RdBeach on one side and intercoastal on the other. Good spot to rent paddle boards (call a paddle board company before heading out, they can't rent them on the spot)
Our fav Tiki bar which is in Island Park which hosts great scenery of the bay.
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Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront DrOur fav Tiki bar which is in Island Park which hosts great scenery of the bay.
Fun party boat for sunset cruises and the prices aren't bad either
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LeBarge Tropical Cruises
2 Marina PlazaFun party boat for sunset cruises and the prices aren't bad either
Outdoor dining on the bay with live music or indoor dining if you're feeling fancy!
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marina jacks
2 Marina PlazaOutdoor dining on the bay with live music or indoor dining if you're feeling fancy!
The Old Salty Dog City island
1601 Ken Thompson PkwyMarina restaurant on the water
S.O.S. is a great place for bird lovers and your visit will help rehabilitate native birds. Please if you are near here take the time to stop in.
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Save Our Seabirds
1708 Ken Thompson PkwyS.O.S. is a great place for bird lovers and your visit will help rehabilitate native birds. Please if you are near here take the time to stop in.
Best place ever. Mondays are FREE. I also came up with a scavenger hunt for my family I'd be happy to share with you if you're interested!
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Ringling Museum station
Best place ever. Mondays are FREE. I also came up with a scavenger hunt for my family I'd be happy to share with you if you're interested!
I don't think there is anything out there quite like this... Eat on a train filled with circus history in a parking lot behind a debt collection agency. Only in Sarasota! It's pretty neat to do at least once!
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Bob's Train
2211 Fruitville RdI don't think there is anything out there quite like this... Eat on a train filled with circus history in a parking lot behind a debt collection agency. Only in Sarasota! It's pretty neat to do at least once!
Breakfast
We love breakfast spots!
Kind of a drive from here, but a good place to stop if you are headed to the Ringling Museum
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Toasted Mango Cafe
430 N Tamiami TrailKind of a drive from here, but a good place to stop if you are headed to the Ringling Museum
Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie
1917 S Osprey AveFancy breakfast
Station 400
400 N Lemon AveGreat food and really close to us
Serving Spoon
1825 S Osprey AveWe love their breakfast
Perq Coffee Bar
1821 Hillview StGreat local coffee spot
Restaurants Downtown
Head downtown for unique shopping and dining
Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main StFancy food
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtGreat seafood, neat environment
Clasico Cafe Bar
1341 Main StGreat restaurants, turns into a bar atmosphere at night
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.
1435 Main StFancy fresh, local seafood
Mattison's City Grille Downtown Sarasota
1 N Lemon AveLive music and food, outdoor dining
Sports bar with great food, they also have a bowling alley you can rent by the hour. We like it for casual nights out.
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Evie's Tavern & Grill
1560 Main StreetSports bar with great food, they also have a bowling alley you can rent by the hour. We like it for casual nights out.
Drunken Poet Cafe
1572 Main StFantastic food, worth the wait
Patricks 1481
1481 Main St$5 burgers on Monday
These Places are REALLY Close
Things to do. places to eat right in the hood
Gecko’s Grill & Pub
1900 Hillview StFood for all types
Gulf Gate Drive
Gulf Gate DriveA local's spot filled with boutiques, food, and dive bars
Best Thai food ever. And it's the closest restaurant to us. They also do take out. YUM
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Bangkok Restaurant
4791 Swift RdBest Thai food ever. And it's the closest restaurant to us. They also do take out. YUM
Not the 7-11, but the deli next to it that is not on google. They have a GREAT coffee/ breakfast deal in the mornings and are a great place for European Deli style lunches to go or stay
7-Eleven
4779 Swift RdNot the 7-11, but the deli next to it that is not on google. They have a GREAT coffee/ breakfast deal in the mornings and are a great place for European Deli style lunches to go or stay
Cheap, local home cooking. Real casual budget-friendly family favorite of ours. Good for breakfast too!
Tasty Home Cookin
3854 S Tuttle AveCheap, local home cooking. Real casual budget-friendly family favorite of ours. Good for breakfast too!
Burritos Mexican Grill
2700 Stickney Point RdYum
TACOS - TO GO
2773 Bee Ridge RdTacos? yes, please.
Station 400
400 N Lemon AveBreakfast and lunch
About a 45-minute kayak trip from our location or short drive.
Overlooks Phillipi Creek, seafood a must!
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Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
5353 S Tamiami TrailAbout a 45-minute kayak trip from our location or short drive.
Overlooks Phillipi Creek, seafood a must!
Phillippi Estate Park
5500 S Tamiami TrailBeautiful park on the bay
Farmer's Markets on Wednesday
The Boatyard Waterfront Bar and Grill
1500 Stickney Point RdOn the water, lots of fun
Food Scene
Live music, good food, always busy. Also where Adam and I met many years ago...one of our fav spots!
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Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean BlvdLive music, good food, always busy. Also where Adam and I met many years ago...one of our fav spots!
Lobster Pot Restaurant
5157 Ocean BlvdThe Cottage
153 Avenida MessinaResturaunts on the Key
Some of our fav local restaurants/ bars on Siesta Key
Good spot if you're looking for a Daquiri - there are so many flavors!
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Daiquiri Deck Siesta Key Village
5250 Ocean BlvdGood spot if you're looking for a Daquiri - there are so many flavors!
Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill
5253 Ocean BlvdFun environment
The Hub Baja Grill
5148 Ocean BlvdBig Olaf Creamery
5208 Ocean BlvdAmish ice cream- yum!
The Beach Club
5151 Ocean BlvdIf your looking for music, dancing and drinks on the key