SARASOTA, Fla., April 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sarasota Convention and Visitor's Bureau (SCVB) is proud to announce the return of Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week, June 1 - 14, 2011.  Now in its sixth year, Savor Sarasota features $25 three-course dinner menus at more than 30 restaurants, ranging from elegant fine dining establishments to casual beach cafes.

Participating restaurants include Italian spots like Aria, Salute!, Cafe Baci and Caragiulos, beach eateries like Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar and Siesta Key Oyster Bar, Sarasota staples Michael's on East and Mattison's City Grille and upscale dining establishments like Vernona at the Ritz-Carlton, Cafe L'Europe and Euphemia Haye.

Other participants include Cafe Venice, Chart House, Crow's Nest, Currents Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency, Derek's Culinary Casual, Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, H20 Bistro, Harry's Continental Kitchen, Libby's Cafe and Bar, MacAllisters Grill and Tavern, Mattison's Forty One, Morgan's, Mozaic, Pattiegeorge's, Polo Grill and Bar, Roessler's, Sam Snead's Oak Grill and Tavern, Selva Grill and Sporting News Grille.

Sarasota has one of the highest concentrations of Zagat-rated restaurants in Florida, offering guests a wide variety of cuisines for even the most sophisticated palettes. The destination's stable of chefs include culinary all-stars from across the country. For a complete list of participating restaurants, upcoming events and accommodation packages, visit www.savorsarasota.com.

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About Sarasota

Sarasota and her string of eight islands are located along Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast between Tampa and Ft. Myers. Sarasota and Her Islands is comprised of Sarasota, Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Manasota Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key, Englewood, Nokomis, North Port, Osprey and Venice.  In addition to sandy beaches, Sarasota and Her Islands also offer numerous cultural and ecological attractions and fabulous food.  To find out more on how to truly "savor" Sarasota, please call (800) 522-9799 or visit www.sarasotafl.org.  For a complete list of participating restaurants, upcoming events and accommodation packages, visit www.savorsarasota.com, "like" Sarasota on "Facebook" or follow @VisitSarasota on Twitter.

SOURCE Sarasota Convention & Visitor's Bureau