Guidebook for Siesta Key
Drinks & Nightlife
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean BlvdThe Cottage
153 Avenida MessinaFood Scene
Flavio's Brick Oven Pizza & Bar Siesta Key
5239 Ocean BlvdSun Garden Cafe
210 Avenida MaderaIt's delicious
Cafe Gabbiano
5104 Ocean BlvdAndreas Restaurant
Un-freakin' believably good; talented chef; authentic
Downtown Sarasota
1383 Main StConsistently very good
Louies Modern
1289 N Palm AveShore St. Armands
465 John Ringling BlvdTrendy/hip/outdoor scene
Pacific Rim
1859 Hillview StConsistently good Japanese/Asian, both raw and cooked
Sightseeing
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyWorth a drive to see local sealife
Ca d'Zan
5401 Bay Shore RdGorgeous setting, especially at sunset
Arts & Culture
Ringling Museum station
Parks & Nature
A unique, authentic 'old Florida' setting. You can kayak along the river for hours.
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72A unique, authentic 'old Florida' setting. You can kayak along the river for hours.
Shopping
This place is VAST. Wear sensible shoes. It's THAT big.
326 locals recommend
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrThis place is VAST. Wear sensible shoes. It's THAT big.
High end and high priced, but you'll find high quality, as well.
63 locals recommend
Morton's Gourmet Market
1924 S Osprey AveHigh end and high priced, but you'll find high quality, as well.
Getting Around
Hertz Car Rental
5225 S Tamiami TrailVery small location but they do have decent rental rates
My favorite airport in the United States. Parking is easy. Renting a car is easy. Getting in and out is fast and easy. TSA is easy.
74 locals recommend
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
6000 Airport CirMy favorite airport in the United States. Parking is easy. Renting a car is easy. Getting in and out is fast and easy. TSA is easy.
Tampa International continues to expand non-stop service from more and more cities in and outside the USA. All amenities are expanding, including Economy Parking, rental cars, and reasonably-priced, clean hotels with free shuttle service.
247 locals recommend
Tampa International Airport
4100 George J Bean PkwyTampa International continues to expand non-stop service from more and more cities in and outside the USA. All amenities are expanding, including Economy Parking, rental cars, and reasonably-priced, clean hotels with free shuttle service.