From hidden gems to popular waterfront restaurants, Sarasota’s dining scene continues to punch above its weight — a small resort town somehow cranking out big-city culinary swagger.
The same goes for our steakhouses, where everything from an old-school institution to a splashy newcomer serves cuts so good they make you briefly consider canceling your grocery budget.
Over the past few months, I’ve revisited several local favorites — from decades-old neighborhood staples to sleek national imports — ordering everything from ribeyes and strips to a filet so over-the-top (hello, foie gras) it practically demanded its own red carpet…