Dining Out With Family and Friends

Whether you’re looking for a casual dining experience or going for a special night out, the area around The Palms has lots to choose from.  Because of The Palms’ central location, there are an amazing number of eating establishments to choose from in Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Tampa just minutes away.  Here are just a few of our neighborhood favorites.

Portofino   - Bradenton
“The most intimate Italian restaurant on the West Coast,” this dining establishment is reminiscent of Little Italy and serves award-winning pizzas, fabulous steaks, al dente pasta dishes, hot fresh bread, and much more daily for lunch and dinner.
Redwood Restaurant   St. Petersburg,
Voted one of the best restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, this unique restaurant offers great fresh fish flown in daily from Hawaii and delicacies such as ostrich and venison prepared by Four Star Chef Joe Chouinard.

Mattison’s Riverside – Just over the bridge in Bradenton, this waterfront restaurant, located on the historic Memorial Pier, offers dining on the River.  Chef Paul Mattison combines local flavors with traditional Mattison’s favorites like fresh seafood, lamb, duck, and beef while still being famous for great burgers, salads and appetizers.  The restaurant also features an award-winning sushi bar. Both indoor and outdoor waterfront dining are available.   http://mattisons.com

GIO Fabulous Pizza & Martini Bar – Ellenton
Upon arrival to GIO Fabulous Pizza & Martini Bar, the ambience and appetizing aromas overcome you. The decor is beautiful. The food is delicious time after time. They even feature a martini list with over 50 unique and tasty martinis. GIO offers so much more then great food, they offer an unforgettable dining experience.

Café L’Europe – Armand’s Circle
“One of Sarasota’s most beautiful and popular restaurants,” Café L’Europe serves award-winning continental cuisine for lunch and dinner seven days a week – Many dishes are prepared table-side.   www.cafeleurope.net