An eclectic dining space retaining the character and integrity of the original historic Sarasota Times Newspaper building.
Our menu is seasonal and globally inspired, combining fresh ingredients and cooking styles from around the world. The aim is to provide a healthy, upscale dining experience for our guests.
The culinary team at Sage is highly skilled in a variety of cooking styles and techniques. Every dish is handmade, incorporating the freshest ingredients available with the unique flavors and cooking styles of many different countries. With a focus on seasonality, the dining experience will vary with each visit.
Based on 436 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
1216 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 445-5660
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Hours
| Saturday | 5–11 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–11 PM |
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Reservations: sagesrq.comopentable.com
Reviews
Jacalyn Bledsoe
Amazing meal and experience! We both got the Harrissa Bison Brisket and loved every bite. Chef Brett came out to our table and introduced himself when bringing us the Octopus appetizer which was delicious, light, and a perfect start to our evening. We ended the night with a Salted Caramel Martini and the Banana Pudding dessert which was the perfect sharing size for two. Cannot wait to see the next seasonal menu!
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emin günal
The lobster soup is interesting and quite good. The bison briscet is a little tough but carefully prepared. Definitely try the cocktails. especially summer cocktails. If you come to Sarasota, you can come here for a dinner. You will be very happy with the ambiance , decor and service.
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T.T.Puslecki
Restaurant located in a beautiful Downtown Sarasota but don’t worry about parking lot they provide valet parking. Fantastic old building with a modern classy decor. There is also rooftop bar. Servers are very attentive but also can answer all the questions about food. The menu is very unique and they change it every few months. The food is not even delicious it’s outstanding it’s a poetry it’s finesse of flavors. We tried Branzino with roasted zucchini, Harissa Bison brisket and Thai bouillabaisse with fresh seafood. For dessert we tried secret garden, pavlova. Absolutely recommended place
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Realty ONE Group Skyline
Exceptional experience having dinner in a historic building that was once the Sarasota Herald Tribune. The atmosphere was historic and upscale. The food was over the top with our desert having a piece of actual gold leaf to highlight the amazing food. This is a special place for special occasions. Highly recommend!
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Alexis Stone
I love this place so much. It’s a historical building and so beautifully decorated! The food is 10/10 honestly I haven’t had anything here I didn’t like. Everything is sourced correctly and cared for and the staff is really nice. They have live music a lot too and it’s just an amazing space
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Mark Mulone
A must visit if you’re in Sarasota.
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Kristine Fitts
We dined in following a McCurdy’s Comedy show to celebrate my daughters 30th birthday. The show ran longer than scheduled so I called to make sure we could still come and a very nice young lady said sure. The valet was awesome and once inside we were seated right away. I love the decor and the building itself is absolutely beautiful. We had a great server, Marley, who was upbeat, personal and helped us navigate the drink and dinner menus. The bathroom was 100% clean. The front of the house did great (except it did take 25 minutes for our drinks to arrive) but the back of the house? Not so much. Our food was not good. My boyfriend had the tomahawk chop and said it was way over cooked. He could hardly chew it, it was so charred. My bouliabase was cold. My peeps said their food wasn’t that good either. We ordered wine with dinner, a red and a white. When Marley poured a tasting of the white, it was not cold, in fact it was warm. He mentioned the cooler had been having problems and he’d bring us an ice bucket and a glass of ice for our pours. The 3 stars are for the 3 people we interacted with; the Valet, the hostess and Marley. The kitchen gets a negative 2. For the prices, the meal should be outstanding. I can’t say I’ll return.
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Harry Scott
Sage – Fantastic good and stellar staff
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Chris “MasterShake” Andersen
Absolutely Amazing place! From the moment you walk in you’ll enjoy a modern setting with a small seating area, awesome bar, and great staff. Take the elevator up to the 4th floor for an outdoor rooftop bar that has a completely different drink menu, tables, and space heaters. Our meal was fantastic! Anything great takes time to prep so this is not the place if you want to be in and out in 45min. Everything was cooked perfectly, and the seasonal menu change is our favorite part. Inside bar menu has amazing craft cocktails. Cass our server was so knowledgeable and just amazing as you could tell she wanted to be at work. A+ in my book and will absolutely be making this a regular stop for us.
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Jim MrFoodie
This is by far the best restaurant in the area, with great service, creative food and plating, a nice wine list, and amazing cocktails. A big shout out to chef/owner Chris Covelli who orchestrates a wonderful Foodie experience.
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