Where to Eat in Sarasota & Bradenton | The Stray Gourmet
Because context matters as much as the cuisine.
Find the Right Spot for the Occassion
Some meals need romance. Some need to be genuinely delicious. Some just need to feed a lot of people well and on time. Sarasota and the Gulf Coast have answers for all of it — these are the places we go when the situation matters.
Where to Eat-- No Guesswork
For meals where context matters and decisions shouldn’t be left to chance. These are places we return to because the food is handled well and the service holds steady-consistently.
Tsukino → disciplined sushi, attentive service, repeat-worthy consistency
Owen's (LWR) → Gulf seafood staples, casual setting, dependable plates
Samurai → unfussy rolls, broad appeal, low-friction dining
Where to Eat-- Date Night
Some date nights want sparkle. Some want quiet. Some want a place that turns into a walk, a drink, or a second stop without trying too hard. These are the spots that know how to set the mood — and then get out of the way.
Good Fortune → energy, fun, shared plates
Columbia → ritual + stroll + classic food
Veronica → quiet intimacy, elevated
Where to Eat — Sushi Done Right
Sushi is common. Precision is not.
These are the places we trust when the fish, the rice, and the restraint all show up.
