Sarasota/Longboat Key

There’s a reason that Drift is ranked #1 out of 900 Sarasota restaurants on Tripadvisor. Located on the top floor (the eighth floor) of Lido Beach Resort’s Palm Tower, this stunning restaurant offers 180-degree floor-to-ceiling floor views that are as unforgettable as the menu. Taking inspiration from the direct views of the Gulf, the cuisine features local ingredients with an emphasis on fresh seafood and modern American cuisine.

Located in the stunning Resort at Longboat Key Club, Latitudes is the premier fine dining restaurant on Longboat Key with indoor and outdoor seating options. Visually defined by photogenic views of the Gulf of Mexico and the resort’s chic pool deck, Latitudes offers a comfortable environment for communal or intimate dining.

Located within Zota Beach Resort, with open and airy views overlooking the infity-edge pool. this “Floribbean” (meaning Florida, Caribbean, and Mediterranean influences) restaurant features guest favorites like pappardelle lobster and shrimp, pan-seared grouper, and filet mignont with your choice of wild mushroom and red wine reduction or a Sicilian lemon and herb sauce. Not to mention, the extensive wine list will satisfy even the most seasoned oenophile.

Located in the Marina Village at Longboat Key Club Moorings, Portofino Ristorante & Bar specializes in classic Northern Italian cuisine. Savor Longboat Key’s freshest seafood along with handmade pastas and wood-fired, brick-oven pizzas. This exceptional Sarasota restaurant also boasts an extensive Italian wine menu and spectacular harbor views ideal for romantic dinners and special occasions.

Located on the pool deck at Lido Beach Resort, this popular tiki bar embodies all the classic touches: a thatched roof supported by wooden post and beams, a large rectangular bar lined in bamboo, and hanging rattan pendant lights. But as gorgeous as the bar’s atmosphere is alone, its perfectly framed view of the epic Florida sunset still steals the show. In fact, according to locals, there’s no better place in all of Sarasota to sip a handcrafted cocktail while the sky transforms into a canvas of peach, pink, and red.

With a farm-to-table dining experience that changes with the seasons, the Tavern & Whiskey Bar’s talented chefs showcase the Gulf Coast’s freshest produce and dairy products along with the native seafood from our celebrated waters. The Tavern’s chefs occasionally supplement the menu with specialty items from our own eco-friendly resort garden. Complement your meal with a selection from over 100 distinctive whiskey’s and exceptional spirits found in our Whiskey Bar.