Taste of The Bay Presented by Sarasota-Manatee Originals

The Third Annual Taste of The Bay Presented by is an outdoor food festival showcasing signature dishes from a variety of locally-owned and operated restaurants. Priced to entice, foodies can sample delicious and fabulous fare from the latest, greatest and most exciting restaurants in the area.

This fan-favorite offers the opportunity to mix and mingle, sample tasty bites, and listen to live music by Booker VPA School Alums Ariella and the Matthew Frost Band.

Participating restaurants include: 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails,1818 Grill, Amore Restaurant, Bevardi's Salute, Brick's Smoked Meats, Cafe Gabbiano, Chaz 51, Crow's Nest Restaurant and Marina, Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood, Fins at Sharky's, Jack Dusty, Kolucan, Marcel DW, Mean Deans Local Kitchen, Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant, Michael's On East Restaurant & Catering, Miguel's, The Breakfast Company, Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi, Tzeva.

Admission to Taste of The Bay is Free! | Food is purchased with tickets. | Beverages can be purchased separately with a credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay (not with Food tickets).

"Taste of the Bay" Food Tickets can be purchased at a ticket table 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.

Check back to see Delicious Taste of The Bay Menu when available.

About The Bay Second Anniversary Community Celebration

This is one of nearly 70 FREE and exciting events at The Bay during the park's month-long Second Anniversary Celebration.

Click here to explore the full Schedule of Events being offered throughout October.

Two Terrific Years at The Bay... 2X Your Impact!

It takes a little support from many to keep the park looking like new and offering FREE high quality events for everyone to enjoy. Please consider becoming a Friend of The Bay (or renewing your Friendship) today as every dollar of your gift* this year will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Gulf Coast Community Foundation – DOUBLING the impact of your gift to the park. to become a Friend of The Bay.

*Up to a total of $2 million

About

Sarasota-Manatee Originals consist of over 60 locally owned restaurants throughout Florida’s Suncoast, from the tip of Anna Maria Island to the southern beaches of Venice. Their owners and operators share a passion for dining excellence and commitment to our community while celebrating our rich Gulf-coastal lifestyle.

About

The astoundingly rich and varied vocals of Ariella McManus are masterfully accompanied by her husband, Nicolaas Kraster on guitar. You will laugh and cry as they take you on an adventure in sound and mood, joy and deep sorrow of this Booker VPA School graduate. A pure and beautiful experience. All the while you will be touched by the romantic affection and magnetic chemistry they share. Feeling and hearing them perform gives hope to dreams of love and deep connection.

About

Enjoy the soulful sounds of the Matthew Frost Band, where Alternative Blues, Soul, Rock, and Fusion collide to create a musical experience like no other. Hailing from the vibrant city of Sarasota, FL, this dynamic quartet comprises of Matthew Frost on vocals and keyboards (a Booker VPA graduate), Barry holding down the bass, Josh unleashing the guitar magic, and Michael keeping the rhythm alive on the drums.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Oval Parking Lot at The Bay Park, 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, United States