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Travel Around the World When You Visit Gulf Gate in Sarasota

Posted by Best Western Siesta Key onNovember 2, 2021 in Dining, Food, Gulf Gate, Relaxation, Things To Do.

Located merely ten minutes from the glistening water and pure white sand beaches of Siesta Key, Gulf Gate is one of Sarasota’s best-kept secrets; just ask the local residents who often hang out here! With an endless amount of international cuisine between restaurants, cafes, and bakeries, you can spend your entire week in Gulf Gate and never eat at the same place twice. Luckily, Best Western Siesta Key guests can take a three-minute drive or a pleasant stroll over to Gulf Gate and experience this hidden gem. You cannot miss the character, diversity, and old charm tucked off of Tamiami Trail (Rt. 41) and Stickney Point Rd. in Sarasota.

Your Morning Pick-Me-Up

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and here in Gulf Gate, there is no shortage of cafes, bakeries, and restaurants serving up the best coffee, tea, biscuits, or sweet and savory breakfast dishes from around the world. The Clever Cup is the coziest cafe with steaming hot Australian flat whites, Italian espressos, teas, and fresh savory pastries if you are a simple breakfast eater. Authentic French cuisine, including omelets, croissants, crepes, and more at L’opera Bakery Bistro will fill you up to get ready for the day.

World-Class Lunch or Dinner

While the list is extensive, we do have a few favorites and local “go-to” lunch and dinner spots to share. Build your own steamy and remarkable authentic Mexican tacos at Screaming Goat Taqueria and indulge in German schnitzel, bratwurst, and more at Schnitzel Kitchen. Asian cuisine is top-notch in Gulf Gate with numerous Asian-inspired restaurants. Two of the best are Thailand Restaurant, serving up Thai and Vietnamese dishes, and Kiyoshi’s Sushi, with the most extensive menu of rolls, sashimi, hot entrees, and small bites.

Dreamy Desserts

The world tour isn’t over just yet. After a day of travel, exploring, and fun, we are confident you will be craving something sweet for dessert. Bakeries like Pisano’s Italian Bakery are the best to satisfy your sweet tooth and ignite your olfactory senses. You can also sit down to rest and enjoy croissants, crepes, and French pastries that will satisfy your sweet tooth at Lovely Square, or fluffy Belgian waffles with fruit, nuts, ice cream, and whatever else your heart is craving at Dutch Valley.

Shopping Worldwide

You cannot travel around the world without doing a little shopping! Poke around at a few popular places and browse at your leisure while you collect uncommon treasures. Scandinavian Gifts offers a charming gift shop full of character and quirk, as well as fresh, homemade, baked goods and groceries to bring back to your hotel room or snack on at the beach. Pop into The British Corner Shop and British Accents Tea Room for even more diverse gifts and stay for a spot of tea. Oriental Food & Gifts is the perfect place to find exciting and beautiful items like oriental tea sets, slippers, kimonos, and silk dresses.

Gulf Gate is a true melting pot bringing numerous cultures and ethnicities together in merely a few blocks. It is bursting at the seams with delicious and mouthwatering cuisine, snacks, desserts, drinks, and gift shops, so you can bring the international charm back home or find brilliant presents for loved ones. Once the sun sets, Gulf Gate bars, pubs, saloons, and clubs come alive as one of the area’s hottest nightlife destinations. Especially while staying at Best Western Siesta Key, be sure to make the quick trip over to this extraordinary part of town.