Derek's Culinary Casual

Editor's pick Award winner

514 Central Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236

(941) 366-6565 Reserve now

http://www.dereks-sarasota.com/

Awards: Florida Trend Golden Spoon, Zagat rated

Categories: Restaurant

Cuisine: American upscale, Fine dining

Features: Date night, Upscale

Cost range: 20.01-100.0

Payment options: Credit cards accepted

Alcohol: Beer and wine only

More in this neighborhood: Sarasota

This is true big city, indie style dining: sharp, chef-driven cooking in a plain storefront space in a not-yet-gentrified neighborhood. Choose foie gras, crispy rabbit, killer soups, scallops and peas, chicken and quinoa. Every course is a robust adventure, from small plates to dessert.