Area Dining

Within Walking Distance

Harry's Continental Kitchen (www.harryskitchen.com) Lynn and Harry Christensen started Harry's on Longboat Key, Florida in 1979. Since then their business has grown from a small catering service to the Longboat Key/Sarasota/ Bradenton area's premier catering service and gourmet deli, and includes a popular award-winning restaurant. 941-383-0777
The Lazy Lobster (website) Elegant yet casual, her charm beckons seafarers and landlubbers alike for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You will delight in an offering of extraordinary cuisine prepared with "island Mediterranean flair". 941-383-0440
Euphemia Haye (www.euphemiahaye.com) One of the U.S.'s finest restaurants, a classic American, romantic restaurant, chef owned and operated since 1980. 941-383-3633
Ciao Italia - Excellent Italian cuisine at a great price. 941-383-0010
The Blue Dolphin Café (www.bluedolphincafe.com) An intimate, fun cafe serving breakfast and lunch daily, as well as, Friday evening dinners during the winter season, December through April. Menu consists of freshly prepared fare with daily specials. 941-383-3787

Also on the Island

PattiGeorge's (www.pattigeorges.com) American regional favorites, Italian traditions, exotic Asian flavors and exciting Caribbean and Latin American nuances. Combined with the great seafood bounty of our own local waters, grilled and barbecued meats, sizzling stir-frys, crisp greens and house baked desserts, PG's offers guests a way of eating designed to please modern palates. PG's cares deeply about quality and freshness in all of its dishes. 941-383-5111
MarVista (www.marvista-restaurant.com) A taste of old Florida, located on the bayside of North Longboat Key in the heart of historic Longbeach Village. This Old Florida style restaurant dates back as early as 1912 and is considered one of the twelve oldest surviving structures on Longboat Key. 941-383-2391
Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant (website) Moore's is the oldest seafood restaurant under the same ownership in Manatee County, overlooking the bay on beautiful Longboat Key. The Moore family has a long history in the seafood business, adding up to a total of more than 192 years experience. 941-383-1748
The Dry Dock (www.drydockwaterfrontgrill.com) Features casual indoor & outdoor dining overlooking Sarasota Bay. Known for having one of the freshest grouper sandwiches on Florida's West Coast and awesome char-grilled burgers, the Dry Dock is popular with locals, professional athletes, celebrities, and visitors to Longboat. And what's not to love? From the dockside patio, the view of Sarasota Bay is obstructed only by shady coconut palm fronds, Adirondack chairs and pelicans hanging out on pilings. You'll enjoy the same panoramic view and food indoors, but you'll get the added entertainment of watching the dumbwaiter bring food up and down. The Dry Dock is conveniently located at the south end of Longboat Key at the Boathouse Marina. 941-383-0102
Chart House (www.chart-house.com) Located just west of Sarasota on beautiful Longboat Key, the dramatic interior decor of this tropical retreat nearly outshines the breathtaking view of the Gulf of Mexico. From the top-of-the catch seafood, succulent steaks and decadent desserts, our renowned chefs have tailored a menu to complement local cuisine while introducing a hint of the exotic. Choose from our famous entrees such as Snapper Hemingway, Shrimp Fresca and our slow roasted Prime Rib. We also offer a daily selection of fresh fish, an extensive collection of fine wines & whiskies, and decadent desserts, like our famous Hot Chocolate Lava Cake. 941-383-5593