Taste of The Bay Presented by Sarasota-Manatee Originals

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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About Sarasota-Manatee Originals

Sarasota-Manatee Originals consist of over 70 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 the community while celebrating the rich Gulf-coastal lifestyle.

About Kettle of Fish

Kettle of Fish delivers its signature "Festibule" sound -- a festival-ready blend of blues, soul, funk, and rock 'n' roll. Classics get a fresh twist, while original music feels instantly familiar. One of Southwest Florida's hottest live acts, the band has headlined for thousands and shared the stage with artists including Eddie Money, Marshall Tucker, Elvin Bishop, and Dickey Betts.

About The Bay “One Park FOUR All” 4th Anniversary Community Celebration

"One Park FOUR All" is a month-long community celebration offering 70+ FREE events that bring the best of The Bay to life and recognize the four-year milestone of the park since it first opened in October 2022.

• Click here to explore the full Schedule of 4th Anniversary Events.

FOUR Years. FOUR All. FOUR You.

Celebrate four years of this "One Park for All" and double your impact. Thanks to the Gulf Coast Community Foundation $2 Million Challenge Match, every gift is doubled to help maintain, complete and sustain The Bay so it can be enjoyed today and by future generations. Click here to become a Friend of The Bay or renew your Friendship today.