On our second day in Punta Gorda, we decided to do a little road trip towards Sarasota. We decided to stay for dinner at the Tommy Bahama Restaurant Sarasota restaurant.
The Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar is located in St. Armands Circle and is minutes away from Lido Key, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and Ana Maria Island.
The restaurant features a second-story dining room that has stunning sunset views. Most of the Tommy Bahama restaurants have their store within the restaurant but this is their only Island location where the restaurant and store are under different roofs. Their apparel store just steps away in the Pink Quadrant at 371 St. Armands Circle.
I love the laid back relaxing feel of the Tommy Bahama restaurants. This is not your stuffy steak house restaurant. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
With such a tropical vibe I had to continue the theme by ordering a tropical drink. It was so delicious, all I needed was a beach to complement this drink.
A basket of warm bread was brought to our table with two different butter choices. Plain butter and cinnamon butter – what a delicious combination. We devoured the entire basket.
Tommy Bahama Restaurant Sarasota
Appetizers
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- Ahi Poke Napoleon Raw Ahi Tuna, Capers, Sesame, Guacamole, Flatbread
- Mango BBQ Chicken Lillipops Macadamia Nuts, Jerk Remoulade
How cute are these chicken lollipops and they were delicious. The perfect bite-sized appetizer.
We love roasted artichoke and always order it if we see it on the menu.
Entrees
Being in Florida, I wanted to take advantage of all the fresh seafood items.
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- Crab Stuffed Shrimp with Sautéed Spinach, Almond Rice, Thai Chili Sauce
- Kona Coffee Crusted Ribeye with Cauliflower “Steak”, Lemon Arugula, Garlic Butter
- Macadamia Nut Crusted Snapper with Hawaiian Red Sea Salt, Grilled Asparagus,
Almond Rice, Wasabi Soy Beurre Blanc
My daughter loved this combination of crab and shrimp.
The fish was light and flakey and the sauce and macadamia nut gave it so much flavour.
Dessert
We have already established that there is always room for dessert, but not just any dessert. These desserts are almost too pretty to eat. To me, their pineapple creme brûlée is their showcase dessert. My daughter loves their Pina colada cake.
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- PINEAPPLE CRÈME BRÛLÉE Tahitian Vanilla Bean, Caramelized Pineapple
- PIÑA COLADA CAKE Vanilla Cake, Myers Dark Rum, Diced Pineapple, White Chocolate Mousse, Toasted Coconut
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Thank you to Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar for hosting our dinner. This is definitely our happy place.
If you are in Sarasota be sure to visit the Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar for lunch, dinner, or happy hour. Visit their website for island-inspired menu items and their Instagram page to escape every day and “Live The Island Life”.
Have you dined at a Tommy Bahama restaurant?
Jackie
Thursday 25th of May 2017
Okay, sign me up, immediately! Not only is the tropical decor right up my alley but everything is plated so beautifully! I have instantaneous poke and artichoke cravings lol. And Cinnamon butter for bread? IS THIS PLACE HEAVEN?! And also, creme brulee is my absolute favorite and the way they served yours is so innovative! I love it!!
dianashealthyliving
Friday 26th of May 2017
The cinnamon butter was delicious and the pineapple dessert was so good, I would go there just for the dessert!
dmehtaTheELT
Thursday 25th of May 2017
Looks like a foodie's paradise, I just wanna taste them all, you have clicked the dishes so beautifully!
dianashealthyliving
Friday 26th of May 2017
Definitely a foodies paradise, everything is so delicious.
laurencocking
Thursday 25th of May 2017
This looks so fancy and delicious! It's not even lunchtime here, but I'm about to go and raid the fridge hahah
dianashealthyliving
Friday 26th of May 2017
Lol yes, definitely drool worthy and now its making me hungry
Megan Bannister
Thursday 25th of May 2017
Sarasota is one of my favorite parts of Florida! The food looks incredible, and I'll definitely be adding Tommy Bahama's to my list of places to eat next time we're in the area. Thanks for sharing!
dianashealthyliving
Friday 26th of May 2017
Isn't Sarasota so pretty, I love their beach. Definitely hit up Tommy for dinner and don't forget dessert :)
briwonderingwandering
Wednesday 24th of May 2017
I would probably book a flight down there just so I can try that pineapple creme brulee lol
dianashealthyliving
Friday 26th of May 2017
and it would be so worth it, do it lol