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and sandwiches. Their excellent coffee is specially roasted for them by Banyan Coffee Roasters, another small Bradenton company. Also enjoy their wine and beer selections as well.
Chef Pavel also offers catering for all occasions on or off- premises and his creativity is amazing for all types of cuisines. His cakes are amazing for any ocassion! Be sure to call them for any event you might have.
freezer include frog legs, octopus, smelts, soft shell crab, salt cod, craw- fish meat and more. In addition they offer marinated meats from the Butchery in Danvers, Massachusetts, and pies from the local Sarasota Caribbean Pie Company. Specialty items can be ordered and gift cer- tificates are available.
They are open all year round and on most holidays (please order ahead), they are always happy to see you! A terrific store with friendly ownership and staff. Check them out on Facebook for cool pic- tures or online at www.LotsaLobsterSarasota.com.
Isola Bella, translating to “beautiful island” is Anna Maria’s premier Italian dining experience. With handmade pastas and from scratch sauces, Isola Bella Italian Eatery at 5904 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, (941)-242-5309 keeps its Sicilian tradition alive while integrating Tuscany and other regions with their daily specials expertly crafted by Chef Donna. “In my opinion, this is the best place to eat on Anna Maria Island,” according to guest Bella Cameron. Classic dishes on their menu like Gnocchi Pesto, Lasagne Tradizionali and their famous Meatball Surprise bring guests back time and time again. “The gnocchi was light and fluffy and intensely flavored” and “Several steps above the normal neighborhood Italian red sauce joint, Isola Bella lives in the pantheon of Southwest Florida Italian. Cannot recommend highly enough,” states Philip Gelber, January 2024.
The outstanding food combined with the professional service and welcoming atmosphere sets this eatery apart from the rest. “An excellent experience from greetings to goodbyes. There is lovely al fresco dining and the indoors is a clean and smart space. Attention to detail abounds in the food preparation and presentation, inspiring combina- tions mixed with classics to savor. The staff is wonderfully pleasant, knowledgeable and attentive enough to be respectful of your privacy. This is an intimate gem” - Christopher, OpenTable, December 2023.
A great source for fresh lobster and seafood is Lotsa Lobster on the South Trail.
Owner Suzanne always has the best and is the best! Continued success!
Since 2009, Lotsa Lobster at 8780 SouthTrailinSarasota(941- 918-2529) has been a very success- ful Maine lobster and New England Seafood Market. They also offer a
fabulous selection of fresh Florida seafood including grouper, snapper, shrimp and until May 1, stone crabs.
The North Atlantic seafood is fresh and includes haddock, cod, tuna, swordfish, salmon, sea scallops, mussels, steamer clams, cherrystones, and more. Lobsters are an incredibly healthy, low choles- terol food, which have fewer calories and saturated fats than both chicken and turkey, (National Institute of Health).
For a nutritious light lunch try Suzanne's Summer Salad made with garbanzos, edamame, cranberries, sweet-roasted corn and onion and a sweet-ish vinaigrette. You can grab it ready to go or try it on top of a green salad, or in sandwich wraps in lieu of mayo and cheese. It also pairs perfectly with their salmon. It's healthy and protein packed! Do try their homemade New England Clam Chowder, the best!
Suzanne will steam lobster or shrimp for you, ready to take home and eat - call ahead or just walk in. You can also pick lobsters from their 1,000 gallon tank and take them home live. Items from their
STONE CRABS
NE Clam Chowder and Split Top Buns
Fresh Florida Seafood Caught Daily
LIVE MAINE LOBSTER
Take them live or we will steam them for you!
941-918-CLAW (2529)
Thanks for Voting us Best Fish Market!!!
www.LotsaLobsterSarasota.com
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