Lido Key Dining

Lido Key restaurants are some of the finest in the Sarasota area, with a variety of menus sure to please any appetite. The plaza at St. Armand's Circle is the place to go for chic bistros, cafes, and pubs with tables that spill out onto the street. Minutes away, downtown Sarasota is well-known among gourmands as a city with flavor. The city's Southside Village is the best place for hip restaurants and people watching.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse

Since opening it's doors, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse has been raising the standard of steakhouses to a new level. Sweeping the nation with awards and accolades, it's their outstanding food, wine, and service that keeps patrons returning time and time again. Indulge yourself in the stylish, contemporary dining that is hallmark to Fleming's. Some of our employee's favorite dishes include Filet Mignon with blue cheese crumbles, Beef Flemington, and Australian Pork Chops. The side dishes are as flavorful as they come - don't be fooled by seeing a macaroni and cheese selection at such a top-notch steakhouse; their Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese is like no other. For dessert, their signature item continues to be the Chocolate Lava Cake; but put your order in early as this chocolate-richness takes 20 minutes to make and is well worth every second! www.flemingssteakhouse.com

2001 Siesta Key Drive . Suite 101 . Sarasota, FL 34239 . (941) 358-9463

Roy's Hawaiian Fusion

Escape to a Hawaiian paradise through Chef Roy Yamaguchi's famous blending of European cooking techniques with fresh Asian and Pacific Rim ingredients. Not your typical dining experience, Fodor’s quoted this restaurant as being "multi-traditional dishes that seduce with the ease of a trade wind." Each evening, Roy 's presents a tantalizing range of appetizers, entrees, fresh fish dishes, and desserts. But don't let the name fool you, this establishment is not about typical Asian cuisine. Our employee's favorite selections include Auntie Lei's Aloha Roll, Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi, Hibachi Style Grilled Atlantic Salmon, and the Wood Grilled Szechwan Spiced Baby Back Ribs. If cocktails are your passion, you won't want to miss their signature Hawaiian Martini - stock full of fruity goodness and topped with a pineapple wedge soaked in vodka. No Roy 's experience would be complete without their Melting Chocolate Soufflé; a lava of rich chocolate, raspberries, and ice cream.

www.roysrestaurant.com

2001 Siesta Key Drive . Suite 100 . Sarasota, FL 34239 . (941) 952-0109

The Columbia Restaurant

For authentic Cuban cuisine and atmosphere, Sarasotans swear by the time-tested Columbia - St. Armands Circle's oldest establishment. The elegant restaurant's famous "1905 Salad" is a must-eat and made fresh at your table. Enjoy sangria or Cuban coffee on the patio, while swaying your hips to the tunes of live Cuban bands. www.columbiarestaurant.com

411 St. Armands Circle . Sarasota, FL 34236 . (941) 388-3987

Cafe L'Europe

With numerous awards to its name, Cafe L'Europe thrills picky palates with its own unique brands of "New European Cuisine" blending French, Caribbean, and Spanish traditions. An impressive wine list and attentive servers never hurt any establishment. But this restaurant takes it one step further and prepares made-to-order dessert soufflés right at your table. www.cafeleurope.net

431 St. Armand's Circle . Sarasota, FL 34236 . (941) 388-4415

Cha Cha Coconuts

Fanciful fruity drinks and live bands draw an eclectic mix of partiers to this St. Armand's Circle hotspot. Spring breakers in flip flops and baseball hats, snowbirds in fanny packs, leather-clad bikers, and the Ralph Lauren set all mix it up on the dance floor. Although it's known mainly for its bar scene, Cha Cha's also serves a tasty menu of seafood dishes and pub grub with a Caribbean twist.

417 St. Armand's Circle . Sarasota, FL 34236 . (941) 388-3300