Best Family Restaurants in Sarasota

"You got all the traditional American breakfast items that exist under the sun. Cinnamon buns, sweet potato pancakes, Cajun eggs benedict, and a lot more light up this gorgeous menu. Location: 210 Avenida Madera, Sarasota, FL 34242"

"Location: 210 Avenida Madera, Siesta Key, FL 34242Hours: 7:30AM to 2:30PM. The Sun Garden Café is the quintessential beach family diner. The small restaurant is calm and casual, opting for a sunny aesthetic welcoming to families."

"Location: 210 Avenida Madera, Sarasota, FL 34242 Hours: Breakfast and brunch/lunch stop only. The hours for the café are 7:30am to 2:30pm every day. There’s something so quaint and lovely about the Sun Garden Café."

"The restaurant opened in 1986 and has been happily serving the community of Siesta Key ever since. Their original concept was to take a beer and hot dog stand and turn it into a casual restaurant and pub. With a mix of the Florida Keys and their family’s British heritage, a fun family environment was created."

"There’s live music to add to the energy, as well as an ambitious classic British/American pub menu. The pub is famous for its epic beer-battered hot dogs. The Old Salty Dog is open to you at 5023 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242."

"With banana pancakes, famously soft beignets, and an extensive menu served right in the heart of Siesta Village, and you have the ingredients for possibly the best breakfast or brunch experience on the island. Another Broken Egg is welcoming to families of all culinary preferences who are seeking a tasty and personalized breakfast or brunch during their Siesta Key stay. The team just launched a brand new menu, including Lemon Blueberry Goat Cheese Pancakes and Peach Cobbler Pancakes."

"For a quick stop for espresso in a warm and laid-back eatery, few places are better. LeLu really nails that relaxing coffeehouse aesthetic. You can also enjoy numerous snacks and sandwiches, including the Surf’s Up Sandwich, the Southwest, and the Salsalito."

"It is the raw bar that makes Daquiri Deck on Ocean Boulevard stand out from the competition as it is full of fresh and delicious raw seafood ingredients. There is also a full menu with hot seafood options to enjoy. This restaurant is part of a small, local chain that is known for keeping diners entertained with live performances."

"This restaurant is an awesome place to meet friends and feel that we can visit for as long as we choose. Some of the local restaurants want you to eat a..."

"Situated directly on the waterfront at Midnight Pass on City Island, Old Salty Dog prides itself on hospitality with a spirited menu. Enjoy the view and soak up the early morning and afternoon sun, or come before sunset for Happy Hour and dinner. Scoop up homemade crab dip, a raw bar with eat and peel shrimp and oysters, hot dogs, burgers, and more."

"Sitting al fresco with the salty air breezing by, it’s a challenge to not take a deep breath and relax at the Old Salty Dog. Located directly on Sarasota Bay, it’s a prime spot for a cool drink and fresh fish. The grouper sandwich is the go-to menu item, but don’t discredit the rest of the menu."

"The Old Salty Dog has three locations in the area – all off Sarasota’s coast. This spot welcomes visitors to enjoy fresh air and even fresher seafood in a casual setting. Menus changed based on location."

"Our selection of Top 10 Breakfast and Brunch offers a choice of the best Breakfast and Brunch restaurants in Sarasota. Everything from traditional breakfast, like classic omelets, quiches, endless Pancakes or ham and eggs and much more ..."

"Helpful and attentive wait staff, great food with really unique offerings. Had a carnitas omelet with avocado among others and of course the million dollar..."

"5717 18th St. E., Ellenton; 941-722-2391; woodysriverroo.com. Woody’s River Roo, opened in 2003, is the Woodring family’s waterfront sister business of beloved downtown Bradenton bar The Lost Kangaroo. Dubbed “The Roo with the View,” Woody’s offers a charming Old Florida experience on the north bank of the Manatee River in Ellenton."

"This favorite is located in nearby Ellenton on Manatee River. Affectionately known as the Roo, Woody’s River Roo Pub and Grill provides Old Florida-style dining in a fun atmosphere. This family-owned restaurant offers fresh seafood in a casual environment."

"This unique art gallery is a must-see for its unconventional collection. It’s the only gallery in America that displays Italian artist and pianist Massimo Meda’s 3D-fluorescent paintings, concrete Medablocks and stainless-steel furniture. It has its own in-residence Italian artist, Fabio Dal Boni, who paints award-winning fine art photography on aluminium and canvas."

"Absolutely fabulous food, perfectly and authentically spiced, seasoned and prepared. Served hot and quickly. The lunch special is a generous portion and ..."

"Motorworks Brewing boasts the largest beer garden in Florida, complete with a spacious deck built around a magnificent 150+ year-old oak tree, a 3-hole putting green, 2 bocce ball courts, over a dozen cornhole sets, life-sized jenga, a live music stage, 22 ft. projection screen and more. Their beer is delicious but what stands out most about Motorworks is the fun atmosphere!. Also located near LECOM Park, Motoroworks is a great place to join friends for a fresh pint of beer."

"Originally built as an automobile dealership, Motorworks is Bradenton's first Craft Brewery. Coveted as the largest beer garden in Florida, complete with spacious deck built around a magnificent 150+ year-old oak tree - this brewery offers a truly unique backdrop to enjoy some authentic appetisers. The owners, Frank and Denise, strive to bring their own imaginative and innovative approach to brewing as a way of honouring the buildings storied past."

"Enjoy a craft beer or cocktail under the 150 year old oak tree and enjoy live music on a pretty regular basis. There's also a tap room if you need a little air conditioning. Visiting local breweries is one of my favorite things to do when traveling, and I can't believe it took me so long to check this one off my list."

"Visit Cracker Barrel Restaurant and Old Country Store, where pleasing people with our delicious homestyle cooking & gracious service defines our country spirit."