New Restaurants in Sarasota
The latest places to eat and drink across the Sarasota area, from full-service restaurants to bakeries and ice cream shops — updated weekly.
August 2026
Five Nine Grill & Tavern
Second location of the Bradenton scratch kitchen from Mike and Holly DeGirolamo, now in the former Bay Leaf space at Blackburn Point Plaza. Nearly everything is made in house: farmhouse burgers, grouper sandwiches, mac and cheese bowls, and a brunch that runs daily from 9am with biscuits and gravy and fried chicken and waffles.
August 2026
Whit's Frozen Custard
Local owners the Fineberg family, in Sarasota since moving down from Buffalo in 2004, brought the Ohio frozen custard chain to Siesta Key Village. Custard is churned fresh daily, with flavors rotating weekly through the likes of Black Raspberry Chip and Strawberry Cheesecake.
August 2026
Bread Bandits
Second shop for the Sarasota sourdough bakery, now on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. The starter behind the bread is over 120 years old, carried out of Alsace by Jules Thuet's father and down here by Thuet, who named the place after feeding it during an airport layover. Croissants and French butter share shelf space with Hoffmann's liquor cakes and Pa's Peanuts.
July 2026
Delany's Public House
Owners Tory Delany, Darren Shore, and Kevin O'Hanlon spent a year sourcing furniture and antiques from Ireland, then hired two Irish-born Lakewood Ranch woodworkers to build the bar. Shepherd's pie, fish and chips, and bangers and mash in whiskey onion gravy, plus an Irish provisions store up front stocking Tayto crisps and Barry's Tea.
June 2026
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza
The Miami-born pizzeria from chef Renato Viola brings its signature five-point, star-shaped pies to The Market at UTC. Look for the ricotta-filled Star Luca and the Coffee Paolo, plus calzones, a burrata bar, and a Nutella pizza for dessert. Dough is made with imported Italian flour and proofed 72 hours.
June 2026
Happy Clams & Hams
The Big Water Fish Market crew brings their Siesta Key seafood know-how to Bee Ridge with a market-meets-deli hybrid. Work the daily raw bar of cold-water and local oysters, then grab a lobster roll, a grouper sandwich, or a legit Italian sub. BYOB.
April 2026
The Bakero
Piotr and Nataliia Lugowski moved here from Poland, where Nataliia baked professionally, and opened this European-style bakery on the east end of Main Street. Naturally leavened sourdough is the star, backed by croissants, handcrafted pastries, and specialty coffee. Breakfast and brunch run until 2 pm.
April 2026
Hob Nob Drive-In
A Sarasota original since 1957, the Hob Nob closed in 2024 after 67 years. Now it's back under new ownership with the familiar black-and-white stripes, counter ordering, and a focused menu of smash burgers, chicken tenders, onion rings, fries, and milkshakes — value-oriented and true to its roots.
April 2026
Bungalow Bagels
New York-style bagels, boiled and baked in-house daily at a 750-square-foot counter spot on the south end of Siesta Key. Signature sandwiches like the Snowbird (duck egg, prosciutto, Gruyère, green goddess aioli) alongside six schmear flavors and Kona coffee — with cold brew canned to order for the walk to Crescent Beach.
April 2026
Hanami Sushi, Cocktails & Lounge
The Tsunami team's Rosemary District comeback, housed in a 1925 building they spent a year restoring—exposed brick, relocated entrance, and a 60-seat cocktail lounge. The menu carries over Tsunami favorites: fresh sushi, tableside hibachi, and Korean short rib.
April 2026
El Greco Kitchen & Market
Revival of a downtown Sarasota institution, now on Clark Road. Dimitri Syros and his aunt are carrying on his grandfather George Soublis' original recipes with pitas, bowls, avgolemono soup, and a retail section stocked with Greek honey, olive oil, and wine.
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.
March 2026
Coach's Bar & Grill
Venice Island's newest sports bar brings 18 HD screens, 16 beers on tap, and 100% game audio to West Venice Ave. NFL Sunday Ticket, NBA League Pass, UFC, Premier League — if there's a game on, it's on here.