Top Mediterranean restaurants in Sarasota, United States

We had dinner at the Greek Taverna tonight and it was awesome! We had traditional Greek food from Greek Country bread to moussaka, spanakopita and for dessert a decadent piece of Galaktoboureko. It was warm right from the oven. It is made of phyllo dough, a creamy custard filling, and an unbelievable syrup, made with sugar, water, honey, cinnamon, and lemon zest. We will definitely be back.

Amazing greek restaurant in Sarasota! Traditional greek dishes, amazing wine selection, great service. Feels like you are in Greece!

We went a few times and loved everything we had. The eggplant dip, saganaki, lemon potaotes, pita, everything was unreal. Also had a very good wine we had never tried before.

We will definitely be back on our next trip!

We were the only diners on a Friday night, which i will never understand. The food was absolutely delicious—one of the best spinach pies I’ve had in my life. The house salad was fresh and had great flavors and presentation. The server was friendly and attentive. Clean, welcoming, and super yummy! We will definitely return!

Great service, yummy food! Only a short walk from the beach.. def recommend this place! Moises was very friendly and kind!

Best meal we have had in a VERY long time. We chose to go with fresh vegan small plates... AMAZING. The yellow lentil dip and the red pepper dip were amazing with the warm pita served as the side. The vine leaves /dolmades were some of the freshest and tastiest in flavor and quality we've ever had. Blows canned, Trader Joe's, Wegmans, everything, out of the water. The beet and apple salad was fantastic with the earthiness of roasted beets paired with the crunch of a granny Smith in a light vinaigrette and a crunch of walnuts was light and refreshing. Next up we ordered Giant Beans... RICH FLAVOR of a tomato based sauce with green pepper and onion in a red wine reduction... So savory and flavorful... Beans were perfectly creamy and sauce was perfectly matched. Finally flashed fried artichoke hearts perfectly plated with a complimentary balsamic glaze. Amazing wine selection. I chose white, john chose a crisp rosé. I did sneak in the meatballs, in honor of my friend's mother Odette, who passed away. The tzatziki was so light did not overwhelm the greek-ness of the meatballs. We were so happy with this entire small plate experience. The entire staff is to be commended for making this experience so welcoming and enjoyable.

Was my first time here. The service, the food, was outstanding. I highly recommend this establishment.

Delicious very authentic food Shhhh…the food is even better than my grandmother’s! The Greek Taverna is a go-to favorite for my parents who take me there when I visit . Vanessa is a warm and welcoming manager who knows the regulars’ order by heart. Lamb Gouvetzi, Greek salad, grilled octopus and souvlaki are winners. The shopping center looks run down but step inside to enjoy this gem!

After a day of running errands, we decided to try something new for dinner. I quick call to Blu Kouzina and we had a table for two reserved for the two of us. Once we arrived, we were seated immediately indoors in a table for two. The indoor dining has large sliding glass doors that kept things airy and fresh inside. There is also a nice sized patio dining area that you can't beat. The decor inside and out is a combination of mediterranean, Greek-style and seafaring throughout. I beautiful cozy dining experience both inside and outside. We ordered the Lamb Kebab (Arni Kebab) two in-house ground lamb patties served on a pita bread with imam sauce, tomato onion mix and fries. And for an appetizer we tried the Meatballs (Keftedes) their own ground beef meatballs served with a side of tzatziki. They served us fresh bread rolls with olive oil, spectacular! The food was amazing and served very timely with great service all around. It's casual dining at its finest. They are Dinner, Greek, Healthy, Lunch Specials, Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian. Parking is available on the adjoining streets and about one block away, a short walk, there is garage parking as well. It's located right down the street from St. Armands Circle and after dinner or lunch you can take a nice stroll down to Lido Key Beach for an epic beach experience with extraordinary sunsets.

Blu is my new favorite color! Everything was absolutely spectacular. We had the octopus, chicken wrap, chicken kalamaki, Greek salad, lentil soup and the skillet cheese with figs. The house Chardonnay (Golden Lions) could beat Napa’s best. My family has never been happier!

Absolute hidden gem, delicious food! Tastes homemade, very filling and flavorful!! The waiter that was there was lovely, excellent service. Will be back if we come back to Sarasota!

Beautiful “blue” space with some of the most delicious gourmet Greek food ever. The hummus was so rich and flavorful. The Cornish hen was tender and juicy, and the potatoes were incredibly tasty. The pastitsio was on point…made to order fresh and very light, unlike that of other Greek restaurants that slap a lasagne-like microwaved piece on a plate with bechamel as thick as pudding. We can’t fail to mention the carbonated greek mineral water, Zagori…like no other we’ve ever had. Props to Vinnie, our waiter, who provided such friendly and professional service. Will definitely dine here again.

Best Mediterranean food I've had in my life!! Fantastic vegan options. Vine Leaves, fried artichoke, and pita and hummus were all top notch. Gonna be back here as often as possible!! Staff was polite and professional, service was quick, even gave me extra pita bread.

The lamb there is so perfectly cooked! Saganaki was good but oily. We loved how they light it right in front of you though. The best thing on the menu is the rice pudding!

My husband is Greek so we always look for the Greek restaurants. We were visiting from Ohio and found this little place. We loved it. My husband said it’s the best meal he’s had in Sarasota. They have all of the traditional home-style Greek dishes he loves. He had the Plaki (fish) and I had the Dolmades (like grape leaves, only made with cabbage leaves.) They even had non-alcoholic beer for me, which is a rare find at a small restaurant like this. Opah!

Quaint little restaurant with very delicious Greek food. Service was prompt and courteous. (I believe the waiter was the owner) Only two other tables were occupied at the time we arrived. (Sunday evening). I chose the Octopus and Pasta and my wife ordered the Greek Giouvetsi. The octopus was cooked to perfection. (Not rubbery). This dish was FLAVORFUL. The roasted chunks lamb my wife ordered said it was very tender/tasty. All the Greek restaurants I have dined, this is one that I will return for dinner. For a small business, this place packs a punch when to comes to Greek dining. Give it a try, I believe you will not be disappointed.

Truly wonderful Greek food. The best Moussaka that I’ve had In years. Could actually taste all the intricate flavors of the dish. Also, had a wonderful sauce over the cooked octopus appetizer. Salad was tasty and fresh. Loved eating the authentic homemade dishes with the Greek music playing in the background.