Restaurant #18 in Sarasota

This restaurant happens to be one of my favorites for many reasons including the wonderful food presentation and ambiance! The beauty of the decor is also a special treat.

The Table Creekside

5365 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, Fl.
(941) 366-7950
www.tablesrq.com

One of the area’s more elegant restaurants by the owners of the Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar. One can sit inside or outside with a
wonderful view of the creek. There are birds galore as well as an Osprey nest, ibis, eagles and even manatees.
 


Great decor with whites and blues combined with light woodwork and clean lines. Serving dinner only -  with a global cuisine. A Sunday brunch is also offered.
 



Happy Hour: Daily 4pm-6:30pm in bar

Hours: Su-Th 4pm-10pm, F-Sa 4pm-10:30pm

 

(Next: Pier 22 in Bradenton)

Restaurant # 17 - in Palmetto

In Palmetto, right on the water at the business 41 bridge, this restaurant is part of the Regatta Pointe Marina.

The Riverhouse Reef & Grill

995 Riverside Dr
Palmetto, Fl
(741) 729-0616
www.riverhousereef.com








This location, which sits at the end of a long pier, is one of the most beautiful settings for a restaurant. There is a wonderful little tram to bring you down the pier to help with that walk if you want it. The dining room brings the outdoors in by opening up completely to the waterfront for fabulous views and
sunsets. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch and bar bites.

Happy Hour: Daily 3pm-7pm

Hours: Su-Th 11:30am-9pm, F-Sa 11:30am-10pm


(Next: The Table Creekside in Sarasota)

Restaurant #16 in Sarasota

This is a fun  and lively place right on the intercoastal channel by Stickney Point Bridge.  

The Boatyard Waterfront Bar & Grill

1500 Stickney Point Rd., Sarasota, FL.
(941) 921-6200
www.boatyardwaterfrontgrill.com

The Boatyard is one of those comfortable relaxed places that brings the outdoors inside with the open views. There is entertainment several times a week as well as friendly staff. Lots of seating options either indoors or outdoors. There is always water activity in birds or boating!
Serving lunch and dinner.

Happy Hour: Daily 2pm-6pm in bar
 
Hours: M-Th 11:30am-9pm, F-Sa
11:30am-10pm, Su12pm-9pm


(Next: the Riverhouse Reef & Grill in Palmetto)

Restaurant #15 in Cortez

Cortez is one of the only remaining fishing villages in the area. It has many fine seafood restaurants.

Starfish Co Seafood Restaurant & Market

12306 46th Ave W
Cortez, FL
(941) 794-1243
www.starfishcompany.com 

The Starfish Co Restaurant has true fishing
village charm. The seafood is caught by local fisherman. It is a self-serve order menu and then a wait amongst the wonderful views of the boats and birds and other activity. There is also a seafood market. Simple old Florida pleasant surroundings. Serving beer and wine only.

Happy Hour: none

Hours: T-Sa 11:30am-8pm, 
Su-M 11:30am-3pm


(Next:  the Boatyard Waterfront Bar & Grill in Sarasota)

Restaurant #14 in South Venice

Take a drive on the wild side with this restaurant adventure!

Snook Haven Restaurant & Fish Camp

5000 East Venice Avenue
Venice, FL
(941) 485-7221
www.snookhaven.com
 
With a natural rustic setting on the Myakka River and beautiful views from the decks, this restaurant and camp is well off the beaten path, which makes it an adventure just driving out to it. It’s history goes from smugglers in prohibition to a local watering hole and finally to a Florida landmark. Prices were very reasonable. It is co-owned with Sharky’s on the Pier.






Happy Hour: none

Hours: Daily 11:30am-8pm




(Next: Starfish Co Seafood Restaurant & Market in Cortez)

Restaurant #13 in Anna Maria

Delicious food and beautiful views bring us to this restaurant in Anna Maria.

Waterfront Restaurant

111 South Bay Blvd. Anna Maria, FL
(941) 778-1515
www.thewaterfrontrestaurant.net
 
This restaurant has one of the best views of the bay with the pier in the distance. With fans and misters, one can sit out on the deck at any time. There is a micro-brewery and wine bar in the dining room along with an incredible fish tank. Serving lunch and dinner.

Happy Hour: Daily at bar 4:30pm-6:30pm

Hours: Su-Th 11:30am-9pm, F-Sa 11:30am-10pm


(Next: Snook Haven in Venice)

Restaurant #12 in Osprey

We are back in Sarasota County in the town of Osprey with this wonderful gem. It is adjacent to Historic Spanish Pointe, the 30 acre historical, archaeological and environmental museum on Little Sarasota Bay.

Spanish Pointe Restaurant & Pub

135 Bayview Dr. Osprey, FL 34229
(941) 966-5746
www.spanishpointe.com

Quaint, very old Florida feel to this unique establishment. Relax while looking across the water to Casey Key and the south end of Siesta Key. Fish and birds abound. Manatee and dolphin also have been spotted. Fantastic sunsets on the Sarasota Intercoastal Waterway of Little Sarasota Bay. There is plenty of dock space for boats.
They serve lunch and dinner.

 

Happy Hour: Daily 3pm-6pm

Hours: Daily 11am-9:30pm

View of Little Sarasota Bay

(Next: Waterfront Restaurant in Anna Maria)