Taste of The Bay Food Festival
October 25, 2026 See All DatesSavor signature dishes from some of Sarasota’s favorite locally owned restaurants while enjoying drinks, live music, and more.
Hosted in partnership with Sarasota-Manatee Originals and priced to entice, Taste of The Bay brings together a curated line-up of local restaurants showcasing a variety of culinary creations.
Eat, drink, mix and mingle, while enjoying live music by local favorite Kettle of Fish and the beautiful waterfront setting at The Bay.
Check back to view the Taste of The Bay menu!
Admission to Taste of The Bay is FREE! | Food is purchased with tickets.
"Taste of the Bay" Food Tickets can only be purchased at a ticket table on the day of the event.
Tickets are sold in $5 increments. You will receive 5 tickets for $5. Most food items range between 3 and 5 tickets. All food ticket sales are non-refundable and food tickets can not be used to purchase beverages.
FOOD TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED WITH CREDIT CARD ONLY.
Beverages can be purchased separately with credit card only.
Participating Sarasota-Manatee Originals Member Restaurants include: 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails, The Breakfast Company, Bricks Smoked Meats, Cafe Gabbiano, Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen, Crow's Nest, Duvals, Figaro Bistro, Fins at Sharky's, Food & Beer Rosemary District, Harry's Continental Kitchens, Jack Dusty/Rufa, Lucky 8, Marcel DW, Masō Steakhouse, Mean Deans Local Kitchen, Michael's on East, Miguels Restaurant, Mimi Brasserie & Speakeasy, Mi Pueblo, Tamiami Tap, Tsunami & Hanami, Tzeva and more!
Weather Updates: In the event of inclement weather, this event will be POSTPONED until a later date. Updates will be shared on The Bay website calendar, Eventbrite, Facebook and Instagram up to one hour before the scheduled start time.
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