Blue Dolphin Cafe

Great food and service with attentive staff and bartender…read more Best view of the bay in all of Sarasota.

The food is always amazing but we sat outside by the water and my family has millions of bites on…read moreour bodies from bugs outside. The bugs hurt when they bite could barely enjoy the meal due to this

Upstairs view

Tuscan Cream Pasta w/ Blackened Snapper

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Pomegranate martinis

Whitney's

4.1(298 reviews)

2.4 mi

Oh Whitney's how I love you! This place has some of the best vibes for vacay - relaxed, chill and…read morefun, add the delicious food and margaritas and it's a 100% win win! Tuckered into an old gas station building, is a fun little place called Whitney's. They have indoor and outdoor seating and are dog friendly. Their flavored margaritas - cucumber, Jalapeno, classic are amazing, and super fresh tasting! Typically I order a pitcher of margaritas and go through the restaurant to the other side where the garage door opens and they have a cornhole area with Adirondack chairs, so you can relax while playing. Wander inside or outside to your table and grab some delicious food. My favorites are the grouper bites, grouper sandwich, the BEST Caesar salad (seriously I dream about this one), and the burgers. The service is always top notch here too - another added bonus. They occasionally have live music on the patio which is a fun vibe. If you are on LBK and wondering where to dine, check this place out. Very relaxed atmosphere, so dress casual grab a margarita, play a game of cornhole, then go grab some delicious food. I'm a big fan and think you will be too! Till next year Whitney's, that time can't come soon enough! Cheers & Enjoy!

4 open tables inside, 7 tables open outside - zero people there waiting on a table. Was told the…read morewait would be 25 min to be sat at a table... because "we have a list." You have a list for 11 open tables in the next 20 min, at 1:30 on a Thursday, in summer off season? Plenty of other places to get a $30 taco and a beer.

GROUPER BITES - yum!!!

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Outside

Longbeach Cafe

4.6(159 reviews)

2.3 mi

Came here for breakfast on Saturday morning. We asked to seat at the patio outside and it was…read moregorgeous and super pleasant with a view at the canal. Service was wonderful, very pleasant and friendly., They had a very large selection of breakfast foods, I had all white omelet and it was very tasty. Also, my husband had a regular breakfast and child had pancake. All food was very good. We definitely enjoyed it.

I had a breakfast sandwich, an egg, any style, English muffin or toast, bacon or sausage, hash…read morebrowns or grits, choice of cheese. I went for a fried egg on an English muffin with American cheese and bacon. Hash browns for my side. While the hash browns do not have onions in them, they were very nicely seasoned. There were two large slices of very crispy bacon cris-crossed in my sandwich. Our food came out very quickly and was very hot, temperature! The cheese was nicely melted into the egg!

Egg white omelet

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Slightly tucked away from the main road.

Shore

4.2(496 reviews)

2.4 mi

As we say goodbye to friends before heading North, we had dinner with a long time friend who loves…read moreShore. Shore remains the perfect setting for the key and the vibe is upscale; not to mention the food and drinks are great as well. Great water views, cool ambiance, nice drinks and food all equal a guaranteed nice dining experience. Reservations strongly recommended given its popularity.

The place itself is very pretty, good atmosphere and great view…read more However, I wouldn't particularly come to this place for their food. It's not bad but it's a place you come to for the vibe. We started with the kung pao calamari: a very interesting take in calamari. The sauce is sweet and the salad paired well, there was sadly much more salad than calamari but I enjoyed this appetizer. Burger: this was my favorite, it was cooked perfectly medium rare and the fries were really good. Baby back Ribs: the sauce was pretty sweet, it was the same one as the calamari, and also the same exact salad as the calamari, disappointed to see my entre was the same exact dish as the calamari but the sauce was on the ribs as well as the salad. It is more like an appetizer to be honest. Fried chicken: they were out of the chicken wings so they offered to use fried chicken breasts instead. The chicken itself was so dry and it had no flavor at all. Really disappointing. Nobu style sablefish: this was the only dish we really enjoyed, it was flavorful and nicely cooked. Would recommend this one Lobster mac and cheese: this one was okay, not a bad dish but needed more salt and felt a bit bland Basque cheesecake: another really disappointing dish, it tasted store bought and just thrown in the plate. Also disappointed that it claimed to be basque cheesecake but it was just a regular cheesecake so why call it basque Also worth noting that they were out of most of the dishes we originally wanted to order so we had to order something else. Get there early. The service was great, our server noticed we didn't like the cheesecake and took it off the check which I appreciated. I would come to this restaurant again but note that the food itself is not that most thought out and flavorful, the place relies on its physical presentation.

Specialty dessert. So good

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Blood Orange Margarita

Sips

4.7(62 reviews)

2.3 mi

My husband, who is so awesome, sent me a list of fancy restaurants in Longboat Key to try and…read moreaccidentally added Sips to that list. As soon as I saw the picture and little blurb about it I knew I had to add it to my coffee stops this trip. I am so glad he added it to that list because it was so tasty!! The shop is unassuming from the front it's in a little shopping area but don't let that fool you this place is top notch. Not only was my chai tea delicious we got to see kayakers sail by on the water as we were waiting on it!! But alas, more about my drink the consistency is a little thicker but the flavor is so on point even the ice couldn't touch it. Out of all the places I tried I loved the rich flavor of the chai here best. If you're visiting AMI definitely make the trip out to try this gem you will be glad you did!!

Went in just for a black coffee a little before they closed. The store smells delicious and the…read morecoffee was also!

Patio

Lorenzo Raspberry Mocha Latte

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Outside patio

Café On St. Armands

4.4(64 reviews)

8.0 mi

Beautiful place with a very chill vibe..food was delicious too…read more We sat outside but the ambiance inside looked lovely we will have to come back another time for dinner.

For Mothers Day,I wanted to try something different and booked Cafe on St. Armand's- where Cafe…read moreEurope use to be. The restaurant is very large offering both indoor and outdoor dining. Inside has 3 rooms; bar area, and two dining rooms. Mediterranean tapas inspired menu- we shared some small plates. The grilled octopus, chicken souvlaki, kefta pita( my favorite) and Moroccan hot honey sliders. Everything was delicious and the drinks complimented the entrees. My Spanish gin and tonic was very different (good) and beautifully prepared. My wife had lemon- lavender tequila and Paloma and both were refreshing. Luis was a terrific server who made some recommendations and knew the menus. A worthwhile find that deserves another visit- especially during happy hours.

Bar at Cafe on St Armand

Baklava pancakes

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Persephone Poison

Harry's Continental Kitchens

3.8(251 reviews)

0.3 mi

Like most people, we visit the DELI a lot more than the formal restaurant -- They offer the most…read moredelicious soups, sandwiches and side dishes - Their macaroni salad is one of their best. BUT combined with all of that are the great people who work there and serve you daily - Our most fav is ANITRA - she has been a Harry's EE for years - She always greets you with a great smile and she is very helpful in making the best choices. If you come enough, she'll get to know you and greet you by name when you come thru the door. All the EE's are very nice but ANITRA is a special ambassador for Harry's Deli!! Enjoy!! Dick & Barb Kent - LBK/Cincinnati OH

A staple of LBK- nice for breakfast- or anytime. Good…read moreservice, great drinks- good food. Nice Sunday lunch today. Two had eggs today... I had the Pear salad with bronzed grouper. Loved mine- the grouper was fabulous. Salad was also delish- just a bit over dressed for my tastes... but still enjoyed. Lots to choose from. Love the little biscuits and bread they serve first. Could eat a whole basket of the biscuits... Waitstaff is helpful and enjoyable. Perfect day outside for a lovely lunch.

Deli counter

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Mimosa

Beach House Waterfront Restaurant

3.9(1.7k reviews)

4.7 mi

Beach House is always a favorite for me! Food, vibes, and staff, especially Brad and Joe, are…read morealways wonderful! Absolutely would recommend to a friend :)

I love the Beach house. Brad and Joe are the best bartenders on the island! Definitely worth the…read morestop if you're in the area!

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From the beach view

The Breakfast Company

4.7(492 reviews)

11.9 mi

Rose was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. Food is GREAT and we will be back!!!!read more

A family run local spot with a large breakfast and brunch menu. Everything is prepared fresh all…read morepastries are made in house.. Service from Ken was outstanding. I ordered the Parisian Breakfast bowl with short ribs and a poached egg- perfect poach, perhaps sous vide? The hubby ordered eggs Benedict- perfect and the hollandaise was so creamy and rich. We will be returning next time we are in Sarasota area.

Atmosphere clean and inviting

Chicken sliders

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Sage Biscuit Cafe

4.3(913 reviews)

4.0 mi

Before embarking on a shopping expedition, we fortified ourselves at Sage. Locals all know it and…read moregreet one another as they sit down. We opted for counter service. Ashley was welcoming and took our orders. Being a creature of habit, I ordered a spinach, feta and tomato omelette. My wife chose the Mediterranean skillet breakfast; both with hash browns and a biscuit. We both polished off our meals and loved the seasoned potatoes. Fortified, mission accomplished.

My husband and I heard about the Sage Biscuit and everyone was raving about it. I'm sorry to say…read morebut the food wasn't good at all. So disappointing after you hear so much about it. Don't waste your money on the place! Service was slow and nothing outstanding. Crowded and noisy and crowded. Also parking is horrible!

Chicken and waffles

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Breakfast Parfait with plain yogurt

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Luis F.

Elite 26

2 months ago

Feels like an outdated diner. I stopped in for breakfast because it was close to where I was staying, but I ended up regretting it. The food was pretty underwhelming, and the overall atmosphere just wasn't what I was looking for while on vacation. There are much better breakfast spots in the area if you're looking for a memorable meal. read more

Tim B.

6 years ago

Food was excellent, very large portions and very reasonably priced. Everyone very friendly. This will be a go to place when we return.

Michael C.

5 years ago

One of our favorite places especially for breakfast Quality of the food is consistently very good

Alex M.

12 years ago

Excellent place for breakfast. The omelettes are huge and tasty. We will be back.

Emma C.

12 years ago

Awesome place! Food was fantastic and the atmoshpere was great.

Steve S.

13 years ago

Great menu as well as service! We'll visit often...

Kat W.

11 years ago

absolutely the rudest staff. nothing has changed.

Neil P.

8 years ago

Always enjoyable, very friendly and attentive.

Richard G.

16 years ago

not closed. still going strong.

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