I’m constantly obsessing over where to find the best eats, and for the past two weeks, I’ve been dishing out my top 20 favorite restaurants in Sarasota and Manatee counties — complete with insider tips on what to order.
To celebrate the official kickoff of summer on June 20, I curated a list of 50 favorite local restaurants, each paired with an essential item. I mostly stuck to places with a laid-back vibe because, let’s face it, it’s too hot to wear pants or socks, but I adored a few dishes so much that I couldn’t resist including some fancier joints.
