Discover & Dine at Over
70+ Independent Restaurants
SARASOTA & MANATEE COUNTIES
Discover & Dine at Over
70+ Independent Restaurants
SARASOTA & MANATEE COUNTIES
Who Are The Originals?
For two decades, Sarasota-Manatee Originals has championed independent restaurants that define our Gulf Coast’s vibrant dining scene. What started as a small collective is now a thriving community of 70+ locally owned eateries, serving up authentic flavors from Anna Maria Island to Venice—and every neighborhood in between.
By choosing to dine at an Originals restaurant, you support the passion, dedication, and extraordinary efforts of local restaurateurs who are committed to both dining excellence and the communities they call home. We thank you and encourage you to always Eat Like a Local.
2026 Set The Bar Competition | Sunday, April 19th!
Enjoy exclusive access to some of the most skilled culinary and beverage innovators in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, along with live entertainment, a chance drawing, and an unforgettable afternoon celebrating our local restaurant community.
In addition to the cocktail competition, Set The Bar also features the Bar Bites Competition, where guests sample signature food items from participating restaurants and vote for their favorite bar bite.
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Harry’s Continental Kitchen / Take Home Passover Dinner
March 4 - March 29 -
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Figaro Bistro / St. Patrick’s Week
March 16 - March 21 -
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