15 South Ristorante Enoteca
15 S. Boulevard of the Presidents, St. Armands Circle
941-388-1555

St. Armands' most charming dining room and the hottest spot for live music.  Enjoy an extensive menu of Italian specialties and wines.  Upstairs enjoy the martini bar and dance until 2 am with live Latino, jazz and rhythm and blues nightly.

Blue Dolphin Café
470 John Ringling Blvd., St Armands Circle
941-388-3566

This is a great place to visit on the circle. Hannerle eats here often and she can't seem to stop ordering the B.L.T.'s and potato salad for lunch, however everything is great. They have Award winning Breakfasts served all day in a very pleasant atmosphere on St. Armands Circle. Open 7 days a week from 7:30am to 3:00pm. In season (1st Friday in December to later April) they are open for dinner with a reservation.

Café L'Europe
431 St. Armands Circle
941-388-4415 

The food and service are marvelous here, this is one place you may wish to dress for dinner. The grand dame of area restaurants, Cafe L'Europe strikes the perfect balance between tradition and innovation, featuring creative menu choices that endure time and trend.

Generations have relied upon Cafe L'Europe for gracious and attentive service, award-winning classical and New European cuisine and world class wine spirits. Reservations necessary.7 day a week Lunch from11:30 pm -3:30 pm, Monday-Saturday, 12:00pm -3:00pm Sundays; Dinner from 5:30pm -10:00pm

Crab & Fin
420 St. Armands Circle
941-388-3964 
http://www.crabfin.com/

Sarasota's premier seafood destination offering a menu composed daily of the freshest fin fish, shellfish, crabs, crustaceans & caviars from around the world.

The service is comfortably elegant and compliments a kitchen that produces housemade bread, pasta's and desserts. The wine list is primarily domestic with some European influences.

Dining is available both inside and on the outside cafe. Serving Monday-Thursday from 11:30am-10:00pm, Friday & Saturday from 11:30am-10:30pm and Sundays from 12:00 noon to 10:00pm. Reservations for dinner are recommended.

Cork & The Bottle Shop                                                                                                                                                                  29 N. Blvd. of the Presidents                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     941-388-CORK  (2675)                                                                                                                                                                                                              www.corkonthecircle.com

Recently voted the best new restaurant in Sarasota by Sarasota Magazine, Cork & The Bottle Shop feature a delightful ambience and exquisite edibles.  Lcated downstairs, The Bottleshop is a more casual eatery where you can enjoy a meal or drinks at the bar while either watching the game on the their new flat-screen or observing the crowd walking by on St. Armands Circle.  Located directly upstairs, Cork offers fine dining with an incredible gourmet menu.                                                                                                                                                                                                          During the summer, The Bottleshop open at 11 a.m. and serves lunch until 2:30 p.m., with dinner from 5 - 10 p.m. and happy hour from    4-7 p.m.  Cork serves dinner from 6-10 p.m.

 Columbia
411 St. Armands Circle
941-388-3987
http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/

The 1905 salad is wonderful, however, lots of garlic. Since 1905, the Columbia Restaurant has earned international acclaim for its old-world charm and consistently outstanding Spanish cuisine.

You will enjoy century old family recipes like Paella "a la Valenciana", Red Snapper "Alicante" or Filet Mignon Steak " Columbia". Their legendary cuisine can be enjoyed Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm - 11:00pm.

Kilwin's Chocolates
312 John Ringling Blvd., St. Armands Circle
941-388-3200 
http://www.kilwins.com/

The next time you are shopping on the circle, indulge yourself with some chocolates or ice cream from Kilwin's. They have established a reputation for original recipes, old-fashioned quality and personal service. 7 days a week. 10:00am-11:00pm, Friday and Saturday until 11:30pm.

Lido Grille
326 John Ringling Boulevard, St. Armands Circle
941-388-0155

An American bistro with a unique, eclectic blend of new American and classic cuisine.  Have lunch or dinner in a casual, kid-friendly, island atmosphere, featuring fresh Florida seafood and Black Angus steaks.

Osteria Northern Italian
29 North Blvd. of the Presidents, St. Armands Circle
941-388-3671

A sumptuous menu of pasta and seafood creates a feast for the eyes as well as the palate in this intimate, elegant restaurant. Open Sunday - Saturday 4:30pm - 10:00pm. Closed on Sundays.

Tommy Bahama's Tropical Café
300 John Ringling Blvd., St. Armands Circle
941-388-2888
http://www.tommybahama.com/

This is a fun place to visit and dine. The food is very good. The souvenirs of Tommy Bahama's Caribbean adventures are the recipes collected and shared at Tommy Bahama's Tropical Café and Emporium in Sarasota.

The menu includes tropical drinks to complement the cuisine and complete your tropical island fantasy. Sundays - Thursdays from 11:00am-11:00pm, Friday & Saturday from 11:00am - 12pm.

Utamaro
474 John Ringling Boulevard, St. Armands Circle
941-388-0095

Featuring full lunch and dinner menus, Utamaro offers Asian delicacies for every palate and every appetite. You'll find traditional favorites like chicken and beef teriyaki, shrimp tempura and grouper alongside exotic dishes you may have never seen before.  Utamaro also offers a wide variety of appetizers for you to explore but the real treat is the sushi and sashimi, which come in so many varieties that they have their own menu.  Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.