Indigenous — Sarasota

James Beard-nominated chef Steve Phelps has been championing sustainable seafood at this quaint downtown Sarasota spot since 2011 long before "farm-to-table" became a marketing buzzword everybody throws around. He sources the most responsibly caught fish he can find and turns it into something you'll think about for days. Julie says the mushroom bisque alone is worth the trip down I-75. This is fine dining that doesn't make you feel like you need to dress up or whisper. Just great food, done right.