ORIGINALS CULINARY TOUR

The Originals Culinary Tour

Originals Culinary Tours / May – September

The Originals Culinary Tour is Sarasota-Manatee Originals’ signature food and wine trolley tour—a curated trolley crawl for true food lovers, spotlighting the coolest kitchens and perfectly paired wines across the Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurants.

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What To Expect

Hop aboard our air-conditioned trolley for a progressive tasting experience through Sarasota, featuring five locally loved restaurants and curated wine pairings at every stop. You’ll enjoy small plates, sip perfectly paired pours, and hear directly from the chefs and wine experts behind each pairing.

  • Five dishes + wine pairings
  • Air-conditioned trolley transportation to all stops
  • A $20 wine credit at the end of the tour
  • Tips + gratuities covered
  • Lots of flavor. Zero fuss.

2026 Trolley Tour Recap

Nokomis/Venice Tour 2026

•Cassariano
• Cafe Venice
• Fin’s at Sharky’s
• Pop’s Sunset Grill
• Paradise Grill

Bradenton Tour 2026

• Mean Deans Local Kitchen
• Cottonmouth Southern Soul Food
• Taverna Toscana
• Mattison’s Riverwalk

Sarasota Tour 2026

Michael’s on East
• Mimi Brasserie
• Rose & Ivy
• Brick’s Smoked Meats
• Hanami Sushi & Hibachi

Anna Maria/Long Boat Key Tour 2026

• Blue Marlin
• Harry’s Continental Kitchens
• Harry’s Grill
• Sandbar Seafood & Spirits
• The Waterfront Restaurant

Know Before You Go FAQs

How much does the event cost, and how do I get tickets?

What if I have dietary restrictions?

Due to the nature of this event, we’re unable to accommodate dietary restrictions or make substitutions. Please plan accordingly.

Where does the tour start, and is there parking?

The trolley tour starting points and parking vary by location.

Photography policy

By attending The Originals Culinary Tour, you consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded. Your entry constitutes your consent to such recording and to the use of any resulting images, videos, or audio for promotional, marketing, and archival purposes by Sarasota-Manatee Originals and its partners, in perpetuity, without compensation.

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