Welcome to Sarasota, Florida, a vibrant city with a population of 254,012, nestled along the stunning Gulf Coast. Famous for its beautiful beaches and thriving arts scene, Sarasota also bears witness to the changing culinary landscape. In this exploration of closed down restaurants, we examine the stories of eateries that have shut down, whether permanently closed or temporarily closed, and reflect on the impact of uncertain times on our local dining scene.
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Mak’s Chinese Restaurant – Sarasota – 2224 Gulf Gate Dr
2224 Gulf Gate Dr
Sarasota, FL 34231
Status: Permanently Closed
Maemi Peruvian Cuisine – Sarasota – 1535 Main St
1535 Main St
Sarasota, FL 34236
Status: Permanently Closed
eat here Sarasota – Sarasota – 1888 Main St
1888 Main St
Sarasota, FL 34236
Status: Permanently Closed
Smoothie King – Sarasota – 140 University Town Center Dr #102
140 University Town Center Dr #102
Sarasota, FL 34243
Status: Permanently Closed
Mexico Lindo Restaurant – Sarasota – 40 S Boulevard Of The Presidents
40 S Boulevard Of The Presidents
Sarasota, FL 34236
Status: Permanently Closed
The Famous Tavern – Sarasota – 1537 Main St
1537 Main St
Sarasota, FL 34236
Status: Permanently Closed
Big E’s Sweets & Gourmet – Sarasota – 2805 N Tamiami Trl
2805 N Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, FL 34234
Status: Permanently Closed
Plaza Bistro -n- Tavern (PBNT) – Sarasota – 1409 Main St
1409 Main St
Sarasota, FL 34236
Status: Permanently Closed
Cattlemen Cafe & Grill – Sarasota – 999 Cattlemen Rd
999 Cattlemen Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
Status: Permanently Closed
Taste of Asia – Sarasota – 5110 Ocean Blvd
5110 Ocean Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34242
Status: Permanently Closed
Café Americano РSarasota Р1409 Main St
1409 Main St
Sarasota, FL 34236
Status: Permanently Closed
Boot Bay Harbor Lobster – Sarasota – 1839 Hillview St
1839 Hillview St
Sarasota, FL 34239
Status: Permanently Closed
Southside Grill – Sarasota – 8389 S Tamiami Trail
8389 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34238
Status: Permanently Closed
Bitcoin Ben’s Burger Bus – Sarasota – 2738 Bee Ridge Rd
2738 Bee Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34239
Status: Permanently Closed
ANGELO’S RISTORANTE – Sarasota – 6115 S Tamiami Trail
6115 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
Status: Permanently Closed
Derek’s Culinary Casual – Sarasota – 514 Central Ave
514 Central Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236
Status: Permanently Closed
SPHS Lunchroom – Sarasota – 4748 S Beneva Rd
4748 S Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
Status: Permanently Closed
ABO Sarasota – Sarasota – 1534 State St
1534 State St
Sarasota, FL 34236
Status: Permanently Closed
Bob’s Boathouse – Sarasota – 5515 S Tamiami Trail
5515 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
Status: Permanently Closed
Drei Sorelle Cottage Bakery – Sarasota – 1617 Desoto Rd
1617 Desoto Rd
Sarasota, FL 34234
Status: Permanently Closed
Rivera Maya Bar & Grill Mexican Restaurant – Sarasota – 1001 Cocoanut Ave
1001 Cocoanut Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236
Status: Permanently Closed
Nancy’s Bar-B-Q – Sarasota – 1525 4Th St Unit C
1525 4Th St Unit C
Sarasota, FL 34236
Status: Permanently Closed
Mom’s Amish Country Cooking – Sarasota – 1247 S Beneva Rd
1247 S Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
Status: Permanently Closed
Shapp’s Bagels – Sarasota – 1979 Northgate Blvd
1979 Northgate Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34234
Status: Permanently Closed
Mercato Italian Restaurant – Sarasota – 1936 Hillview St
1936 Hillview St
Sarasota, FL 34239
Status: Permanently Closed
SUBWAY®Restaurants РSarasota Р6123 S Tamiami Trail
6123 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
Status: Permanently Closed
Peruvian Grill II – Sarasota – 3482 17Th St
3482 17Th St
Sarasota, FL 34235
Status: Permanently Closed
Taste of Asia Restaurant – Sarasota – 1535 Main St
1535 Main St
Sarasota, FL 34236
Status: Permanently Closed
Treviso Restaurant – Sarasota – 5401 Bay Shore Rd
5401 Bay Shore Rd
Sarasota, FL 34243
Status: Permanently Closed
Don Pablo’s – Sarasota – 5911 Fruitville Rd
5911 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
Status: Permanently Closed
eat here Siesta Key – Sarasota – 240 Avenida Madera
240 Avenida Madera
Sarasota, FL 34242
Status: Permanently Closed
Taverna Grill – Sarasota – 1920 Hillview St
1920 Hillview St
Sarasota, FL 34239
Status: Permanently Closed
Cheeburger Cheeburger – Sarasota – 4944 S Tamiami Trail
4944 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
Status: Permanently Closed
FRENCH AFFAIR RESTAURANT – Sarasota – 2637 Mall Dr
2637 Mall Dr
Sarasota, FL 34231
Status: Permanently Closed
No Soup For You! Eatery – Sarasota – 3605 N Lockwood Ridge Rd
3605 N Lockwood Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34234
Status: Permanently Closed
Osteria At Southside – Sarasota – 1812 S Osprey Ave
1812 S Osprey Ave
Sarasota, FL 34239
Status: Permanently Closed
Blu Que Island Grill – Sarasota – 149 Avenida Messina
149 Avenida Messina
Sarasota, FL 34242
Status: Permanently Closed
Hurricane Grill & Wings – Sarasota – 8201 S Tamiami Trail
8201 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34238
Status: Permanently Closed
Kruk’s Philly Steaks – Sarasota – 4944 S Tamiami Trail
4944 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
Status: Permanently Closed
Darwin’s on 4th – Sarasota – 1525 4Th St
1525 4Th St
Sarasota, FL 34236
Status: Permanently Closed
Royal Peacock Indian Kitchen – Sarasota – 5445 Fruitville Rd
5445 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
Status: Permanently Closed
The Coolinary Restaurant and Bar – Sarasota – 1359 Main St 2Nd Fl
1359 Main St 2Nd Fl
Sarasota, FL 34236
Status: Permanently Closed
Tokyo Japanese Steak House – Sarasota – 29 N Boulevard Of The Presidents
29 N Boulevard Of The Presidents
Sarasota, FL 34236
Status: Permanently Closed
Tela’s European Bistro – Sarasota – 2833 Bee Ridge Rd
2833 Bee Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34239
Status: Permanently Closed
Wild Hogs Southern Comfort Barbeque – Sarasota – 8347 Lockwood Ridge Rd
8347 Lockwood Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34243
Status: Permanently Closed
Milonga – Sarasota – 3005 University Pkwy
3005 University Pkwy
Sarasota, FL 34243
Status: Permanently Closed
Brasserie Belge – Sarasota – 1990 Main St
1990 Main St
Sarasota, FL 34236
Status: Permanently Closed
Levoie’s Salads – Sarasota – 2241 Ringling Blvd
2241 Ringling Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34237
Status: Permanently Closed
Salsas & Boogaloo – Sarasota – 1525 4Th St
1525 4Th St
Sarasota, FL 34236
Status: Permanently Closed
Sunrise Cafe – Sarasota – 2725 S Beneva Rd
2725 S Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
Status: Permanently Closed