Top 12 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in in Sarasota, FL

Mark McCool Wonderful breakfast at Café on St. Armands We had a very nice breakfast here and couldn’t have been happier. The quiche Lorraine was outstanding—perfectly cooked, rich, and flavorful, with everything tasting incredibly fresh and delicious. Service was fast and attentive without feeling rushed, which made for a relaxed and enjoyable morning. The atmosphere fits St. Armands beautifully and is a great spot to start the day. If you’re looking for a fresh, well-made breakfast with great service on St. Armands Circle, this place is definitely worth a stop. Highly recommend.

Kayla Conover We arrived around noon on a Saturday. The line to dine in was wrapped around the building & we were told the wait would be about an hour. Instead of waiting, we ordered from the carry out window. Our food was ready in about 15 minutes, and we ate it in their seating area out front. The roast beef sandwich with au jus is something I will dream of having again - it’s pretty basic but delicious nonetheless. We went to the gift shop and farmer’s stand as well. Bought oatmeal whoopie pies, a piece of chocolate cake, and apple butter. All were good, but the chocolate cake was surprisingly dry.

mia granados Food was great. It really has that homemade taste. If you go try the pistachio ricotta cake it was AMAZING!! The pastas also superb they were also super busy for Christmas Eve but that didn’t change the taste at all

Michael Thomas My wife and I did a date night here and really enjoyed ourselves. The staff was great and the food was top notch. The atmosphere is unique, the restaurant is in a converted house, so it has a fun charm about it. The menu is very limited, but thats a good thing in my opinion. Instead of having 50 - 100 mediocre things, they have like 15 perfect things. Some picky eaters might have trouble finding something, but if you are adventurous and willing to try new things, you wont be disappointed.

Alana F. My daughter and I have been waiting to go and finally committed! And we are so glad we did! Food was amazing, and the service was so warm and welcoming! The restaurant looks like an old house so you literally feel like you are in your parents house for a home cooked me! We will definitely be back and will highly recommend!!

Luis Moreno This is hands down the best Italian restaurant in Sarasota. They made me feel right at home. The best Neapolitan pizza Ive eaten in Naples. Soft and tasty with excellent Italian ingredients, such as flour, tomato, and mozzarella. The owner and chef, Cesare, knows what hes doing, overseeing the kitchen and making sure everything is fine at the tables. GRAZIE

Robbie Burnett The bar had a great atmosphere. The happy hour margarita was good. I had a mango flavor. The fish dip/ appretizer was really good. I was hesitant to try because I dont eat tuna fish. The fries came out quick too at the bar. I had the shrimp meal that was vibe along with my husband salmon meal although he would like a little more rice.

Warren Hermenau Taylor was a fantastic hostess, very attentive! And the food was amazing! I had a latte amd a chorizo breakfast burrito, delicious! If youre in the area, no matter what youre driving, stop in at Sarasota Fords Quick Lane for wiper blades or an oil change ... and an amazing meal!

Sasha I celebrated my birthday there yesterday with a table of 11! Our server was Steven - he is INCREDIBLE! Our drinks were never empty, our food came out in a timely manner and just his presence was great! He gave great recommendations! The food was INCREDIBLE! Not one empty dish was left! Wings were crispy, broccolini was fresh, pizza was perfectly cooked and the pasta was DELICIOUS! I will definitely be returning!

Steve Latour Wonderful spot with service to match. Ridleys does it right and the bar is top notch! Both Ryan and Michelle knocked it out of the park. Friendly and informed, they made our night even more pleasurable and the food rocks too!

Katie Gallanis First and foremost, this was one of the best dining and food experiences I’ve had, especially for the price point (my dad paid lol). We had the pleasure of having Justin as our server and he was extremely knowledgeable about all of the appetizers, entrées and cocktails - he gave us great recommendations. We started off the meal with raw oysters, the Thai muscles, and an order of focaccia. Let me just say the focaccia was to die for. The muscles had a ton of flavor, and I highly suggest east coast oysters anywhere you go, but the ones we had here were phenomenal. My sister and I split the red snapper entrée along with a side of grits and everything was cooked to perfection. Our dad had his own snapper order all to himself and he said it was the perfect serving size. Justin recommended the crab cakes to our mom (right up her alley) - if you’re a fan of crab cakes showcasing seasoning, crab, and doesn’t leave room for bread filling, this is the place for you. I don’t know how they were able to keep the crab in a cake formation, but there was no bread whatsoever. The broccolini had a charred flavor and the mashed potatoes were so yummy. Two of the owners are brothers, one front-of-house and one the head chef. You can tell they care about the quality and experience they bring to the table. Highly recommend the coconut espresso martini. We have a restaurant in our hometown that is known for their version, and Brine’s takes the cake. Speaking of cake, the desserts were also top tier. I don’t usually leave reviews, but my whiskey sours were so good and the food and service matched, so I thought I’d pass along my thoughts. Brine is an all-time top 3 restaurant in my books.

Jared Barkman Perfect! This was our first time eating here and we loved it. The environment was calm and perfect for an enjoyable daddy / daughter date night! I got a chicken teriyaki bento box. All dinner boxes come with a harbor roll, server recommended and I’m glad he did - it was good. My daughter ordered a pink lady roll, and chicken teriyaki. Their miso soup is amazing and the happy crab roll was very good as well. We will be back!