If you want to experience some authentic Southern cuisine and culture, head on down to the best Southern restaurants in Sarasota showcasing delicious food for any resident or patron. These diners are at the top of the lists for the best soul food in Sarasota and highlight tasty barbecue, fried chicken, and more. Comfort food in Sarasota is said to soothe the soul and these restaurants in Sarasota are bringing the heat.

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Check out the best southern restaurants in Sarasota if you want to taste the best the South has to offer. For more Sarasota restaurants and dining in Sarasota, 941area is your go-to guide for all the best places to eat in Sarasota.

Made Restaurant
4.4  5 Rating (1)
1990 Main St Suite 112, Sarasota FL, 34236
Modern American Delicious Eats. At Made we will offer a unique and upscale take on American comfort food at an approachable price. We are committed to providing...
Nancy's Bar-B-Q
4.6  5 Rating (1)
301 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota FL, 34236
www.NancysBarBQ.com 941.366-2271 (BBQ1) NancysBarBQ@verizon.net Open 11AM-8PM Mon-Thurs, 11AM-9PM Fri & Sat Closed Sundays. A locally owned,...
Hickory Hollow Barbeque
Restaurant $$
4705 US Highway 301 N, Ellenton FL, 34222
Robert & Donna opened the Hickory Hollow in January 1984. Robert is from Williamston NC & Donna is from the Chesapeake Bay Area, Maryland and son Jarrett...
Brick's Smoked Meats
Restaurant $
1528 State Street, Sarasota FL, 34236
Authentic, central Texas style barbecue that's cooked "low and slow” in an offset, wood-fired J&R Manufacturing Oyler Smoker – lovingly known as "Big...
Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
Restaurant $
19 East Rd, Sarasota FL, 34240
We are an open-air restaurant, old-Florida tiki bar, and live music venue established by the Stottlemyer family. Our menu includes delicious barbecue like...
PDQ | Sarasota
Restaurant $$
5164 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL, 34231
We handcraft made-to-order tenders, sandwiches & salads. Find a location closest to you below and order online TODAY!
Owen's Fish Camp
4.8  5 Rating (4)
516 Burns Lane, Sarasota FL, 34236
Owen's Fish Camp is the Caragiulo Brothers sixth restaurant creation inspired by local Sarasota history. Located in the heart of Burns Court in Downtown...
Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village
4.1  5 Rating (1)
3434 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota FL, 34239
Serving Homemade Comfort Food in an Atmosphere of Smiles... Plain Simple and Delicious!- since 1975. Gift Shop opened in 2007, Fresh Produce in 2009 & Deli...