New Restaurants in Sarasota
The latest restaurant openings across the Sarasota metro area — updated weekly.
April 2026
Swift Lounge
Craft cocktail and small plates lounge inspired by Spain's Basque pintxos. Sister spot to Masō, offering Cajun fried oysters, paella arancini, and lobster roll sliders.
March 2026
Kitchen Social
Nashville-born fast-casual chain opens its first Florida location in the former Rusty Bucket space at UTC. Globally inspired comfort food — smash burgers, crispy chicken sandwiches, loaded bowls, and craft cocktails in a lively social setting.
March 2026
Blu Kouzina UTC
Popular St. Armands Circle Greek restaurant expands with a second location at University Town Center, serving authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine.
March 2026
Peachey's Baking Co. (Cattlemen Rd)
Second brick-and-mortar for the beloved Amish-style donut shop. Sourdough-leavened doughnuts, soft pretzels, and coffee drinks in a 1,480 sq ft space.
February 2026
Wahlburgers
Celebrity burger chain by the Wahlberg brothers opens its first Florida Gulf Coast location inside Concourse B at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
February 2026
Masō
An intimate 26-seat fine dining steakhouse with a speakeasy vibe. Reservations required, weekly changing menu, and curated wine pairings at approachable prices.
January 2026
Chophouse285
Upscale steakhouse and seafood spot on Dearborn Street with one of Florida's rare walk-in dry-aging rooms and a custom wood-burning grill. From the Farlow's team.
January 2026
Pura Vida Miami (The Landings)
Miami-based health-focused chain opens its second Sarasota location. Acai bowls, smoothies, all-day breakfast, wraps, and protein bowls in a 3,400 sq ft space.
January 2026
Nōnnō Umberto
Longstanding St. Armands Italian restaurant Le Colonne reborn after Hurricane Helene. Fresh seafood, premium steaks, handmade pasta, and brick oven pizza.
December 2025
Mr. & Mrs. Crab (Sarasota)
Build-your-own seafood boil chain with locations across the Southeast. Choose your seafood, pick your sauce — from garlic butter to their signature Szechuan-Cajun blend — and it all comes tossed in a bag.
December 2025
Mimi’s Brasserie & Speakeasy
A modern French brasserie and hidden cocktail den in Southside Village. Refined comfort food like steak frites and mushroom croquettes in the former Adeline space.