Restaurants & Bars

Restaurants, Bars Open In Sarasota County After Hurricane Ian

If you're looking for a bite to eat as you wait for your power to be restored after Hurricane Ian, these Sarasota-area restaurants are open.

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If you’re looking for a bite to eat as you wait for your power to be restored after Hurricane Ian, these Sarasota-area restaurants are open.
If you’re looking for a bite to eat as you wait for your power to be restored after Hurricane Ian, these Sarasota-area restaurants are open. (Courtesy of Rick Uldricks)

SARASOTA, FL — As the Sarasota area recovers from Hurricane Ian, a powerful Category 4 storm that hit Southwest Florida Wednesday, many homes and businesses are without power or face flooding in their communities.

Those waiting for power to be restored to their homes or who need a break from clearing debris from their properties might be looking for a place for a meal or a drink.

We’ve compiled a list of Sarasota County restaurants and bars that are open as of Friday. If you know of a restaurant that is open or is opening soon, email Tiffany.Razzano@Patch.com.

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The following Sarasota-are eateries and watering holes are open for business following Hurricane Ian:

  • Athens Family Restaurant, 2300 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
  • Burgundy Square Café, 227 Miami Ave. W., Venice (take-out only)
  • Café L’Europe, 431 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota
  • China Garden, 2035 Bahia Vista Street
  • Columbia, 411 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota
  • Evie’s at Spanish Point Restaurant & Tiki, 135 Bayview Drive, Osprey (tiki bar only)
  • Five Star Pizza, 4290 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
  • Gecko’s Grill & Pub locations at 5585 Palmer Crossing Circle, 351 N. Cattlemen Road and 1900 Hillview Street in Sarasota
  • Hooters, 6507 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
  • The Italian Grill, 8620 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
  • Mademoiselle Paris, 8527 Cooper Creek Blvd., Bradenton
  • Metro Diner, 6056 North Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota
  • Mr. Brews Taphouse, 12168 Mercado Drive, Venice
  • Speaks Clam Bar, 29 N Boulevard of Presidents

We recommend that you call each restaurant in advance for their hours of operation following the storm.

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