Holiday Dining in Sarasota

For those looking to dine out this holiday season, Sarasota provides many options. Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar (5353 Tamiami Trail South) will be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11am - 10pm, serving their full menu along with holiday-inspired specials. So, whether one craves a steamer pot of oysters and crab legs or fresh grilled snapper or a traditional Christmas dinner, the Creek has the perfect table with a waterfront view. Come by boat or by car, but do join Phillippi Creek for this special holiday dining event.

The Table Creekside will be open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day from 4-10pm with special menus and offerings. Chef's creations for Christmas Eve include organic bone in veal chop, organic bone in veal chop Oscar, domestic rack of lamb, King Arthur stuffed Maine lobster. New Year's Eve offerings include Meyers Farm Dry-Aged Wagyu Ribeey and the French Riviera Seafood Feast. For the full menu, please click here. The Table Creekside is located at 5365 Tamiami Trail South. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 941-921-9465.

Brick’s Smoked Meats, located on State Street, is serving up authentic, central Texas-style ‘cue and live entertainment this holiday season. The restaurant will be open Christmas Eve from 11am-11pm and closed on Christmas Day, with the exception of Holiday Catering Pick Up from 10 am-noon. The restaurant will be open New Year’s Eve from 11am-1am and on New Year’s Day from 11am-11pm. Happy Hour is from 2-7pm Daily. Lively live music will feature the rockabilly based band, Divebombers on both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Born in Texas and raised in Sarasota, the multi-talented singer-songwriter, John Silvestri will open the night on New Year’s Eve. Cooked low and slow in “Big Red,” the live fire Oyler Smoker, guests can order USDA Prime brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey and St. Louis ribs along with Brick’s signature sides and specialty desserts. For more information or to place a holiday catering order, please visit: https://brickssmokedmeats.com/

Café BarBosso, located at 5501 Palmer Crossing Circle in Sarasota, brings lots of cheer this holiday season. The restaurant will be open New Year's Eve and New Year's Day with Chef Joe's specials. The restaurant also recently introduced a full catering menu (available online). For those looking to give the gift of art this season, please stop by the restaurant or view online the pieces available for purchase.

Cheers, Sarasota!