When it comes to food and culture, Sarasota County is home to an abundance of cuisine offerings. Top-notch dining options like Boca, Café Evergreen and La Dolce Vita focus on quality ingredients and delectable recipes that will leave you anticipating your next visit. Sarasota is also a great town for craft beer lovers.

Boca Kitchen Bar & Market, a locally-sourced eatery and cocktail joint with Tampa roots, has a few popular cocktail highlights including Boca's classic Bramble, as well as signature hits like the Fine and Shandy (Old Forester bourbon, Cherry Heering liqueur, lemon, orange, Tampa-brewed Big Storm Arcus IPA, and sugar) and the Garden Grove (El Jimador reposado, Yellow Chartreuse liqueur, lime, sugar, Peychaud’s bitters, cucumber, and basil).

Boca is not only one of my favorite places for brunch in Sarasota, but it’s also a great place to get lunch in downtown Sarasota!. I love that it has a neighborhood brasserie vibe where you can enjoy the outdoor patio while enjoying lunch. A few menu items I recommend are the brie and apple flatbread, the Boca Cubano sandwich, or the Kaybee chicken sandwich which both come with their delicious parmesan truffle fries!

Boca stands as a beacon of community and passion, where every dish served is a testament to the thoughtfulness and creativity infused into its creation. Situated amidst the bustling energy of downtown, its sidewalk tables and open windows invite the city’s vibe to accompany your meal. The industrial farmhouse design, paired with the heartfelt hospitality, makes Boca a place where every guest feels like they belong.

Experience the freshest ingredients at Boca, a farm-to-table restaurantserving artfully classic foods. From light, fulfilling craft dishes to savory brunch items, Boca has something for everyone. Enjoy classic brunch menu items such as Boca benedicts, Belgian pearl sugar waffles, house cured salmon lox, or grand Mar's French toast in a friendly atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating.

For those seeking a fresh, seasonal dining experience, Boca Restaurant in Sarasota offers a cozy, neighborhood vibe with an industrial farmhouse style. The restaurant combines the energy of a city setting with a menu that features a variety of fresh, handcrafted dishes. From salads and flatbreads to locally raised cheeseburgers and fresh fish, Boca ensures there's something for every mood.

Boca is located in Sarasota and Winter Park, FL. The location of the Sarasota restaurant was chosen based on the welcoming and cozy energy of downtown, which matches the Boca experience!. Boca has room to enjoy with your friends and family, but it also has space for groups, meetings, and events!. This restaurant has a menu of locally inspired dishes that are always made fresh!

Except for Maximillian’s, I had happily dined at all the others on the list — Boca (ranked 9th), Cafe in the Park (No. 7), Made Restaurant (No. 10), Main Bar Sandwich Shop (No. 3), Michelle's Brown Bag Cafe (No. 2), The Rosemary (No. 4), Station 400 (No. 6), and the new La Mucca Ballerina (No. 5), which I reviewed in June — except one: The Bodhi Tree Cafe.

This industrial-chic downtown restaurant has the perfect vibes for relaxing with a cocktail and some appetizers. Aside from their impressive wine list, you can explore Boca’s house cocktails, like the Blue Lagoon, Seasonal Spritz, or Watermelon Collins. There are also plenty of starters to choose from, including zucchini fries and fried green tomatoes.

I just discovered Boca this year and the food is fresh and delicious. It’s also one of the best places for outdoor seating, which I always prefer when visiting any of the restaurants on this list, simply because the weather is almost always nice. The salads are huge and you can’t go wrong with ordering appetizers.

Boca’s strong farm-to-table focus and prioritizing taste and service is what sets us apart. Boca’s menu is based on the local food movement and sources ingredients from nearby farmers and specialty food purveyors wherever possible. We believe everybody wins with farm-to-table fare, from farmer to chef to diner.

If you’re in downtown Sarasota, Boca is a great spot to catch the game. They have a large bar area with plenty of TVs, as well as a separate dining area if you’re looking for something more upscale. Their menu features a mix of classic pub fare and more gourmet dishes, so there’s something for everyone.

Boca is one of the best food destinations in Downtown Sarasota. The restaurant’s farm-to-table focus makes it a suitable destination for fresh, locally inspired cuisines. They have great lunch recipes, and you may opt for one of their salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, burgers, soups.

Just around the corner is Boca Sarasota, which offers a sizable breakfast menu and a local-food focus. On Main Street, hit Made for award-winning brunch fare, or settle in at C’est La Vie, an authentic French cafe with all of the crepes you would hope for.

Brunch includes muffins, huevos rancheros and honey garlic salmon, and dinner will include honey garlic salmon, butcher's cut surf and turf, and black squid ink linguini. Enjoy cocktails, wine and more from the drink menu. Reservations can be made here.

The perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, or a late-night dinner. Gecko’s Grill features gourmet pub food, nightly chef’s specials and a full bar featuring Happy Hour all day every day. From starters to burgers, to salads, they have got it all.

A staple on the Sarasota dining scene, Boca is very popular for casual dining. This stylish restaurant focuses on farm to table dining and you can buy some of the local produce to take home. It’s also one of the best bars in Sarasota.

Known for using fresh and seasonal ingredients, Boca Sarasota serves a delicious menu of food ranging from flatbreads, salads, and seafood. Boca Sarasota is open for Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner and has a full drink menu.

If you’re looking for a trendy place to be seen on a Sunday afternoon that serves artfully curated farm-to-table food, look no further than Boca. Grab a table outside and a watermelon collins and you are good to go.

Boca Kitchen is a farm to table restaurant in downtown Sarasota. Known as a trendy eatery with the best happy hour specials and Sunday brunch. Ask any young person and that’s the first place they’ll tell you to go.

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