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AREA GUIDE / RESTAURANTS / UNIVERSITY TOWN CENTER

Restaurants in University Town Center

Where to eat in University Town Center, on the Sarasota Gulf Coast near our Longboat Key, Lido Key, and St. Armands vacation rentals.

In University Town Center

49 places
Anna Maria Oyster Bar UTC exterior at 5405 University Parkway.FGCVR Top PickFGCVR Recommended

Anna Maria Oyster Bar - UTC

Seafood

Local seafood restaurant in the UTC district known for oysters and Gulf Coast favorites.

VisitorsLocal Dining
Bonefish Grill University Park exterior near UTC at dusk.FGCVR Top PickFGCVR Recommended

Bonefish Grill - UTC

Seafood

Full-service seafood grill in the UTC district.

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Post Kitchen & Bar exterior and patio illuminated at night in the UTC district.FGCVR Top PickFGCVR Recommended

Post Kitchen & Bar - UTC

Fine Dining

Contemporary restaurant and bar in the UTC district.

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Stonewood Grill & Tavern exterior for the North Sarasota / University Park location.FGCVR Top PickFGCVR Recommended

Stonewood Grill & Tavern - UTC

Casual Dining

Full-service American grill and tavern in the UTC district.

VisitorsLocal Dining
Brio Italian Grille exterior and patio at University Town Center Sarasota.FGCVR Recommended

Brio Italian Grille - UTC

Italian

Italian grille in the UTC district serving pasta, steaks and classic Italian-American dishes.

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PopStroke Sarasota mini-golf course and open-air restaurant building.FGCVR Recommended

PopStroke Restaurant & Bar - Sarasota

Casual Dining

Restaurant and bar at the PopStroke golf-entertainment venue in the UTC district.

VisitorsLocal Dining

A bit further

154 places
Linger Lodge Restaurant & Bar entrance surrounded by tropical landscaping in Bradenton.FGCVR Top PickFGCVR Recommended

Linger Lodge Restaurant & Bar

Waterfront Dining · $$

Quirky Old Florida restaurant on the Braden River serving Southern favorites, seafood, smoked meats, alligator and frog legs, with screened waterfront decks and live entertainment.

🕔 Happy HourFamiliesVisitorsOld Florida Experiences
O'Bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar outdoor patio in downtown Bradenton.FGCVR Top PickFGCVR Recommended

O'Bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar

Casual Dining · $$

Downtown Bradenton restaurant combining an Irish pub, martini bar and relaxed grill.

🕔 Happy HourCouplesCasual DiningDowntown Bradenton
Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant viewed from the Manatee River in Palmetto.FGCVR Top PickFGCVR Recommended

Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant

Waterfront Dining

Waterfront restaurant on the Manatee River in Palmetto, part of the Bradenton visitor dining market.

VisitorsLocal Dining
Aerial view of Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar on the Cortez waterfront.FGCVR Top PickFGCVR Recommended

Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar

Waterfront Dining

Waterfront seafood grill and tiki bar in Cortez Fishing Village.

VisitorsLocal Dining
Aerial view of Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill on the Manatee River in Ellenton.FGCVR Top PickFGCVR Recommended

Woody's River Roo Pub & Grill

Waterfront Dining

Old Florida waterfront pub and grill in Ellenton overlooking the Manatee River with seafood, burgers, tiki bars and live music.

Waterfront DiningLive MusicTiki Bar
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant & Tiki Bar exterior and roadside sign in Sarasota.FGCVR Top PickFGCVR Recommended

Walt's Fish Market Restaurant & Tiki Bar

Seafood · $$

Long-running Sarasota seafood market and restaurant serving locally caught fish, daily specials, and casual meals with a tiki bar.

FamiliesCasual DiningSeafood Lovers

Worth the trip

42 places
Dockside Waterfront Grill building reflected on the water at Fisherman's Wharf Marina in Venice.FGCVR Top PickFGCVR Recommended

Dockside Waterfront Grill

Waterfront Dining · $$

Old Florida-style waterfront grill at Fisherman's Wharf Marina with seafood, tiki-hut seating and live music.

FamiliesBoatersCasual Waterfront Dining
Stottlemyer's Smokehouse open-air barbecue venue in Sarasota.FGCVR Recommended

Stottlemyer's Smokehouse

Casual Dining · $$

Open-air East Sarasota smokehouse, live-music venue and Old Florida tiki bar specializing in barbecue.

FamiliesBarbecueLive Music
Harry Waugh Dessert Room at Bern's Steak House in Tampa.FGCVR Recommended

Bern's Steak House

Steakhouses · $$$$

Legendary Tampa steakhouse known for dry-aged steaks, an extensive wine cellar and its separate dessert room.

Food-Focused Day TripsSpecial OccasionsWine Lovers
Casey Key Fish House tropical waterfront exterior in Osprey.

Casey Key Fish House and Tiki Bar

Waterfront Dining · $$

Old Florida waterfront seafood grill and tiki bar at Blackburn Point in Osprey.

Seafood LoversOld FloridaWaterfront Dining
Pop's Sunset Grill dockside waterfront entrance in Nokomis.

Pop's Sunset Grill

Waterfront Dining · $$

Large casual waterfront landmark on the Intracoastal in Nokomis with tiki dining, boat access and live music.

FamiliesBoatersSunset Dining
Pelican Alley waterfront restaurant and dock in Nokomis.

Pelican Alley

Waterfront Dining · $$

Long-running Nokomis waterfront restaurant on the Intracoastal serving seafood, daily specials and patio dining.

Waterfront DiningSeafoodLocal History