New Restaurants in Sarasota
The latest restaurant openings across the Sarasota metro area โ updated weekly.
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 โ 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, Gruyรจre, green goddess aioli) alongside six schmear flavors and Kona coffee โ 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 restoringโexposed 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 Masล, 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 โ 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 โ if there's a game on, it's on here.
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
Masล
An intimate 26-seat fine dining steakhouse with a speakeasy vibe. Reservations required, weekly changing menu, and curated wine pairings at approachable prices.
February 2026
Duff's Famous Wings
Buffalo wing institution with roots going back to 1969, now on Clark Road with two full bars and 28 TVs. Classic bone-in and boneless wings alongside Buffalo staples like beef on weck and burgers.
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
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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 โ from garlic butter to their signature Szechuan-Cajun blend โ and it all comes tossed in a bag.
December 2025
Mimiโs 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.