Dining Out


Dining Out

Looking for Delicious Food and Drink?


Manasota Key offers you a beach town with no fast food chains and no traffic lights.

A variety of daily choices ranging from ' quick bites' to 'fine dining' await you without ever having to leave the island...

from fresh seafood to smoked BBQ to a great burger & fries.


Be sure to check out these restaurants that our locals and guests enjoy while spending time on Manasota Key!


Beachcomber Trading Post Manasota Key

1927 Beach Rd, Englewood - 941-460-8580

Come check out our newest addition on the Key! 

Stop in at our food truck and grab breakfast from 7am till 11am or afternoon bites till 8pm. 

Experience unique, casual, outdoor dining with the Beachcomber family. 

   

Lock'N Key Restaurant & Pub

2045 N. Beach Rd, Englewood - 941-474-1517

This casual beach restaurant invites you to enjoy the gulf breezes on their spacious outdoor patio, dine indoors in the stylish dining room, or enjoy a tropical cocktail at the bar.  Lock ‘N Key offers live entertainment with a host of artists. 

A full dining experience in a friendly, social atmosphere.


Magnolia's On The Bay

2395 N. Beach Rd, Englewood - 941-460-8219

Upscale restaurant offering all outdoor seating. 

Dine under our covered back patio or beneath a cozy umbrella for a closer view of beautiful Lemon Bay. 

Dinner & Sushi served 4pm - 9pm.  Reservations Recommended. 


Sandbar Tiki & Grille

1975 Beach Rd, Englewood - 941-460-8280

Come enjoy daily live music while eating or drinking in the air conditioned dining room.  Grab a picnic table outdoors on the dock overlooking Lemon Bay or a table in the sand for a ‘true outdoor beach’ dining experience. 

Sandbar Tiki & Grille offers beach games for the kids and a dance floor for everyone to enjoy.


The Waverly

2095 N. Beach Rd, Englewood - 941-475-3400

At this restaurant, you have two dining choices.  Upstairs and indoors, The Waverly, has floor to ceiling windows offering spectacular sunset and gulf views.  Downstairs and outdoors, The Wave , offers a casual beach bar atmosphere. 

Looking for a beachside wedding? Contact the Waverly to help you plan your special day!


White Elephant Pub

1855 Gulf Blvd, Englewood - 941-475-6801

You are invited to bring your boat through Lemon Bay to our deepwater docks and enjoy a meal and some music outdoors or undercover.  Walking over from Englewood Beach or coming by boat makes this a popular eating spot. 

Fantastic live, daily entertainment with innovative bands will keep you groovin' all day long!




Ready to Venture off the Key and into Englewood?


Just take a short drive back over the Tom Adams Bridge and you will find plenty of additional restaurants, spanning numerous cuisines,

that are all located just a short distance away from the beach.

Below are just a few of the many choices!


When you re
ach the intersection of Beach Road and Highway 776 (McCall Rd), you will have the option of a right or left turn.


Turning right? All of these choices are available to you:

Farlows on the Water

2080 S. McCall Rd, Englewood - 941-474-5343

Enjoy the unique flavors of the islands alongside southern cuisine

Landy’s Restaurant

1400 Aqua View Lane, Englewood - 941-474-4292

Menu features Greek, Italian and seafood specialities

New Faull Inn

2670 Placida Rd, Englewood - 941-697-8050

Low key bar & grill featuring pizza and sandwiches

The Backyard at Skip's Marina

1990 Placida Rd. Englewood - 941-343-7341

Old Florida waterfront bar with live music and bar style menu

The Lighthouse Grill and Tiki Bar

260 Maryland Ave, Englewood - 941-828-1368

Waterfront spot offering an American menu in a rustic, open-air space

Ken & Barb's Grove City Kitchen

2000 Oyster Creek Dr, Englewood - 941-460-8999

Chef Owned offering a pub style menu with indoor & outdoor dining options


Turning left? Look for any of these selections:

Wink’s Old Town Grill

451 S. Indiana Ave, Englewood - 941-474-7777

Family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner

The Original Word of Mouth

115 W. Dearborn St, Englewood - 941-681-2769

Local favorite for breakfast and lunch with fresh food

and friendly service

Maria Restaurant

60 S Indiana Ave, Englewood - 941- 460-6063

Cozy, kid-friendly Mexican restaurant

Cafe 776

138 N Indiana Ave, Englewood - 941- 475-0819

Relaxed surf-themed cafe featuring burgers, seafood & sandwiches

Libee's Sports Bar & Grill

1859 Englewood Rd, Englewood - 941-208-6330

Serving up great food and all the sporting events in a casual atmosphere

Blue Pineapple Bistro
470 W. Dearborn St, Englewood - 941-460-6537
Enjoy breakfast & lunch outdoo
rs under a beautiful oak tree

Artur's Restaurant

70 N Indiana Ave, Englewood - 941-473-0171

Family-owned eatery offers a surf 'n' turf menu, early-bird specials & occasional live music.

Mango Bistro

301 W Dearborn St, Englewood - 941-681-3500

A variety of freshly made speciality foods in a fun atmosphere with a colorful decor

Vino Loco Gourmet

420 W Dearborn St, Englewood - 941-473-8466

Wine bar, tapas restaurant, bottle shop with 350 wine varieties

Englewoods On Dearborn Restaurant

362 W Dearborn St, Englewood - 941-475- 7501

Laid-back bar & eatery with seafood & steak entrees,

an outdoor courtyard & live blues bands

Lucarelli’s Italian Restaurant

1965 S Tamiami Trail, Venice - 941-445-4755

Casual option with a warm atmosphere serves Italian comfort food

Junior and Rosie's Cafe and Grill

264 N. Indiana Ave, Englewood - 941-681-2408

Stop in and enjoy a satisfying meal of breakfast, lunch or dinner


Would you enjoy "Dining on an Island?"


For a truly memorable dining experience, catch the water taxi to Rum Bay Restaurant where you can dine on an island!


Water Taxi

7092 Placida Road, Cape Haze - 941- 697-0566

Rum Bay Restaurant

7400 Rum Bay Court, Placida - 941-697-0566


Park your car in the Leverock’s parking lot and catch the water taxi over to our Island restaurant!

This 20 minute, $6 ride through the intercoastal waters to Palm Island will bring you right to the Rum Bay docks.

Then it’s just a short walk on the boardwalk through the mangroves to our front door.

Rum Bay specializes in seafood served in a casual island atmosphere .    .



Any chefs traveling with you?


Grab this opportunity to create your own meals in one of our fully stocked kitchens!

Englewood has several large supermarkets where you can stock up on snacks, drinks, and groceries.

Then you can head on back to your Beach retreat and whip up a gourmet meal or make use of our outdoor grills.

Here are the local supermarkets:


Publix Supermarket

2 locations

1510 Placida Rd

55 N. Indiana Ave, Englewood

Winn Dixie

1951 S. McCall Rd #300, Englewood


Planning to prepare some fresh Florida seafood? We have several fresh seafood markets in the area!


Island Court, Inc.

1939 Beach Rd, Englewood - 941- 474-8236

Located right on the water with freshly caught fish, shrimp and crab

Twin Lobsters

2700 Placida Rd , Englewood - 941-6987-8936

Fresh Cold Water Seafood Brought In Daily

Cut Rite Seafood

136 S. McCall Rd, Englewood - 941-474-8877

Freshest Catch Straight off the Boats

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