Grillsmith

Grillsmith Sarasota at 6240 South Tamiami Trail positions itself as an approachable polished-casual restaurant celebrating classic American comfort dishes fired with intention — Cajun shrimp and chicken pasta, blue crab and shrimp burger, Chilean salmon in five preparations, and a Port Wine Filet Mignon that anchors the dinner menu. Handcrafted cocktails, modern wines, and whiskeys match the food philosophy. Weekend brunch starts at 11am on Saturdays and Sundays; the full dinner service runs from 4pm on weekdays. Happy hour reaches all the way through the bar program. A well-executed neighborhood anchor at the Siesta Key gateway.