St. Armands Circle

Located in Sarasota, Florida

Address: 300 Madison Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States

Phone: +1 941-388-1554

Rating: 4.7

Services

Identifies as Latino-owned
Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned
Identifies as veteran-owned
Identifies as women-owned
Small Business
In-store shopping
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Arcade games
Gender-neutral toilets
Toilets
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Credit cards
Free multi-storey car park
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Paid multi-storey car park
Paid parking lot
Paid street parking

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Comments

Review 1 (2024-12-21 - Rating: 5)
What an incredible place!! Amazing shops, food and the atmosphere was so welcoming. We didn’t want to leave!Many businesses were affected by the hurricanes and still closed, so sad. Hopefully they can rebound. We want to plan another trip and stay in this area, it’s gorgeous and so fun!

Review 2 (2024-07-06 - Rating: 5)
Beautiful park! We were here hurrying the off season. I would recommend it during this time. It was a holiday weekend so it was pretty busy from what we are use to and all the shop owners said it was slow. The circus walk of fame was super cool. Looks like all have a QR code so you can read more about each person. Love the history mixed with higher technology access. Park was super clean. Definitely a place to visit when you are done shopping or just need a break from the heat. Enjoy the artwork.

Review 3 (2024-08-18 - Rating: 5)
Very Beautiful.. Some Stores are more HIGH END than others obviously.. Had a Great day shopping and Having Lunch their..! GO CHECK IT OUT...🏖😎

Review 4 (2024-07-13 - Rating: 5)
Great experience. Lots of fun family vibe plenty of good restaurants and shopping. Try the gelato you won’t be disappointed.

Review 5 (2024-12-03 - Rating: 5)
Great place to walk around.. Explore the sculptures, lots of local stores and their collections.Pay and Park on the street!!

Review 6 (2024-03-12 - Rating: 4)
The circles are cool place to walk, especially at night, we were there before Christmas, so they had a large Christmas tree. There’s some statues in the park itself. The outside of the circle is full of shops and restaurants and bars. Nice place to explore, expect to pay top dollar for most things.mostly paid street parking in the area. We walked from our hotel, otherwise I think parking can be challenging, especially during peak times.

Review 7 (2024-11-10 - Rating: 4)
Great location. Fun vibe. Lots of great little shops. Lido Beach is very close by and beautiful. No shortage of great places to stop and have a drink. We also attended in the fall during a huge art show. Recommend as a great location to spend the day on the west coast

Review 8 (2024-03-27 - Rating: 5)
Lovely area, great, interesting shops, lots of restaurant choices and plenty of benches if you need a rest. Parking garage was very close. It was inexpensive (as parking garages go). We had a great time and will return when we are in the Tampa area again. The stuffed fox in the photos was given to us by our granddaughter. He travels with us and we take him on adventures.

Review 9 (2024-06-24 - Rating: 5)
Six of us spent two hours at Cigar Paradise. Two enjoyed cigars, the rest wine, iced coffee, and cappuccino. The spotlessly clean, modern shop is run by Kody who was pleasant to chat with. A nice place to sit and relax

Review 10 (2023-10-20 - Rating: 5)
So many fun and cool stores you can go into! Lots of little places for you to stop and eat and even have a drink..and its very scenic: you can take lots of pictures! Very cute place to walk around! Water bowls were out at multiple stores for dogs which I thought was really cool too! Cute little trolley drives around and you can also rent Vespas to ride on

Review 11 (2024-12-17 - Rating: 5)
What a great place to stroll around. Grab some great food and a cocktail. Enjoy the nice winter weather and maybe do some shopping. Remember the beach is walking distance so dont forget to bring or wear your swimsuits!! Some of Sarasotas best!!

Review 12 (2024-12-23 - Rating: 4)
I LOVE this place. I have been coming here since I was young. This is the first time in 3 years that I made the trip as it is a solid 2 hour drive. Pros: We had an amazing lunch at the Columbian. The service and food were excellent. We also had a wonderful Turkish coffee and Baklava at a small shop. The people were all nice and friendly. Cons: Only 1 sad thing... the hurricane did major damage. There was at least shoulder height water in all the stores. Maybe 80% of the shops were closed. Only about 3/4 of the closed shops were under renovations. I live very near Ft. Myers beach and to see this type of destruction again was heartbreaking. Many stores just will not be recovering. Even though there are not many stores open, please make an effort to go as the remaining shops need the money. If you are able to look past the damage, you will get a glimpse of a part of historical Florida. I look forward to returning next year to see the progress.

Review 13 (2025-01-06 - Rating: 5)
The Circle is quaint and not far from Lido Beach. Parking is limited and traffic is slow so dont be in a rush.

Review 14 (2024-05-23 - Rating: 5)
If you want to take a simple walk, browse the stores, or have a bite to eat you can find it at St. Armands. There are so many different and beautiful statues all around the circle you can find, read about them and snap a pic.

Review 15 (2024-02-23 - Rating: 5)
St. Armands Circle is a nice park in Sarasota that is surrounded by shopping and restaurants. If youre looking for a commercial shopping area in Sarasota, you will find plenty of options here short of going to an outlet mall. The park in the middle of the circle is beautiful with plenty of history on The Ringling Brothers Circus, which is a good portion of Sarasotas history. If youre in Sarasota and like to shop and eat, check out this place.

Review 16 (2024-11-25 - Rating: 5)
Excellent place for shopping and food. Walk ability is great but depending on what time of the year you visit, parking can be difficult. They are slowing recovering now due to the recent hurricanes. Columbia restaurant is very good and Venezia Pizza is also delicious.

Review 17 (2024-12-02 - Rating: 5)
I love this place as everything you need to have a wonderful day is within walking distance. During your walk you will notice there are no two stores alike. Even after the latest hurricane that took a toll on the circle its still a nice place to visit as they are quickly rebuilding.

Review 18 (2024-02-07 - Rating: 5)
A must visit when In Sarasota! Great selection of local brands as well as exclusive upscale New York and New England brands seldomly seen outside region. Excellent selection of restaurants as well which are inline with tastes of Stores. In addition to outpost Columbia Restaurant which is old school Spanish Cuban dining at its finest.

Review 19 (2023-08-10 - Rating: 5)
Lots of shopping to be had here. Our hotel shuttle stopped here at the circle throughout the day so we came frequently on our trip. So many good gelato shops (Settimi’s was our favorite) but I wish I would have stopped to just take in the plaques or artwork throughout the circle more. Crab & Fin had the best seafood we ate in Sarasota.

Review 20 (2024-03-01 - Rating: 5)
Such a neat circle with tons of food options and shops. Went during an art festival, which was special to see a lot of local artists! To be a small area, it definitely had a good variety of options to eat and shop. Bonus points for the sculptures all around!

Review 21 (2025-01-07 - Rating: 5)
After the two hurricanes back-to-back in the year of 2024. They destroyed a lot of stores. But this is January of 2025 and a lot have already been built back and to Perfection it was beautiful during Christmas. They had an extra large tree downtown and the beauty was never ending. My favorite part was Jesuss Manger.🙏

Review 22 (2023-07-10 - Rating: 4)
Definitely a fun place to go! Kind of touristy. Do not lose track of your parking time! The meter maids are relentless! Definitely use the app and make sure you get push notifications. Lots of options for meals and shopping. Cute little beach access. I will definitely be going back here to explore some more!

Review 23 (2024-12-16 - Rating: 5)
Fun little shopping area close to the beach with good places to drink and eat at. Recent Hurricane made a few businesses shut down but the area is otherwise mostly open. Parking is free for a limited time

Review 24 (2024-03-02 - Rating: 5)
Our favorite place to be. Walker friendly lots of restaurants. The beach is a short walk away. You can catch the Bay Runner to historic downtown or the beach.

Review 25 (2022-12-13 - Rating: 5)
Beautiful area for couples, families, or friends. Parking is kind of a nightmare, but worth the hassle. Several shops and bars in the area. I loved the holiday decor and the giant movie screen. When I was there the Santa Clause was playing.

Review 26 (2023-02-10 - Rating: 5)
Always a beautiful area to walk around. I often stop here in between customers when I’m down this way to take a quick stretch break and window shop. There are a few “touristy”’spots but for the most part it’s high end stores, nice(r) restaurants and a few ice cream/sweet spots. They have a daiquiri bar/restaurant and one other “local” spot that’s affordable for a sit down meal — also a pizza place. I recently noticed an arcade has opened too. Starbucks on location for your coffee fix.The actual circle itself holds a beautiful park with some great tributes and plaques for various things. Fun to walk around and read about some history to the area. There’s also a bunch of statues to take a peek at. There use to be more cypress trees in the main park but storms recently have taken them out. Lots of benches though for relaxing.Looks like the local trolley does a few pitstops here. Parking is semi limited unless you don’t mind walking. Reasonably priced. Recommend downloading the PARKMOBILE app to make your life easier.

Review 27 (2024-04-19 - Rating: 5)
We are repeat visitors to Sarasota and often enjoy the upscale shopping (and window shopping) in St. Armands Circle. Many unique boutique shops to find casual and fancy clothing, art, travel trinkets, and upscale gift items. Some unique places to purchase treats like ice cream, candy, and specialty desserts. Assorted restaurants with reasonable prices and savory flavors. Recommend making reservations in advance for places like The Columbia or other popular sit-down eateries. Free shaded parking ramp off the main traffic circle, and paid on-street parking on every block. Neighborhood is well maintained. Just walking through the area is pleasant, with flowers and greenery adorning almost every shop front. A delightful experience!

Review 28 (2024-05-06 - Rating: 5)
Our favorite place to walk around and shop! Restaurants are pretty good as well with different varieties. I especially like the Lily Pulitzer store.

Review 29 (2024-06-06 - Rating: 5)
Multiple businesses cover the circle and flank the four quadrants. The walk around this vibrant and happening place gives a great vibe. The Colombian restaurant is on this Circle.

Review 30 (2023-11-21 - Rating: 5)
St. Armands Circle is an absolute delight to visit! The charming rows of stores are perfect for leisurely strolls, inviting you to explore at your own pace. Theres a wonderful mix of dining options, clothing stores, and various other shops, creating a delightful backdrop for a day out. The atmosphere is friendly and vibrant, making it a great spot for both locals and tourists. Whether youre in the mood for window shopping, grabbing a bite, or just enjoying the scenic views, St. Armands Circle offers a charming experience thats hard to beat!

Review 31 (2024-12-25 - Rating: 4)
Beautiful spot. Unfortunately, several stores are still closed and rebuilding from the hurricane that hit. Crab and fin for dinner was fantastic. 3rd day being reopened. Top notch. Go check it out.

Review 32 (2024-03-22 - Rating: 5)
The best of Florida living. Great shopping, restaurants, people watching and us one of the reasons we love to live in Florida. Come explore for yourself.

Review 33 (2021-12-08 - Rating: 5)
Great vibes, plenty of amazing restaurants, shops and gift shops. Always busy and with the reason! It’s really nice to walk around St Armands Circle area as there is always something that may attract you and make you spend some extra time around. And Lido beach is just down the street. Definitely one of the most popular and busiest places in Sarasota. 🌈🍀

Review 34 (2024-09-26 - Rating: 5)
This is a quaint place to either explore alone or with friends. A wonderful date destination and the beach…to die for💋

Review 35 (2024-06-23 - Rating: 5)
Ricos hands down is the best. Excellent customer service. He even offered new sauces to try with our pizzas. Ill be eating mustard on my cheese pizza now!

Review 36 (2024-05-19 - Rating: 4)
Beautiful place to shop and eat, close walk to the beach. Only thing there should be more benches to rest in the shadow .

Review 37 (2024-12-10 - Rating: 5)
Saint Armands was a great spot to visit. Some shops are closed. Some restaurants are open after the hurricane but the best place to visit beautiful beaches Lido Key.

Review 38 (2023-01-16 - Rating: 5)
St. Armands Circle is a wonderful area for walking, window or actual shopping, dining, drinking and more. Well designed e and very well maintained. Nice blend of locally owned and national businesses. Lots of dining choices for everyone’s budget and preferences. Definitely a destination to take our friends or family if they’ve never been to the Circle.

Review 39 (2024-12-03 - Rating: 5)
A beautiful and upscale part of Sarasota with many shops, boutiques plus varied restaurants and bars. It is definitely worth a visit for both tourists and locals! Highly recommend.

Review 40 (2024-04-30 - Rating: 5)
One of the finest Italian restaurants in SarasotaA warm and inviting interior with outdoor dining as wellThe staff is excellent and the manager Estefania is a wonderful person as is the owner Allesandro.Make sure you visit5 Stars

Review 41 (2018-06-26 - Rating: 4)
This has been a family favorite destination for 11 years. We make this a day trip while were taking a break from the sun. The shopping is fantastic the food is amazing! The staff at all of the establishments are extremely helpful and accommodating. Theres free 3 hour parking around the circle. Theres no parking structure. The entire area is handicapped accessible. The grounds are meticulously maintained and beautiful.

Review 42 (2023-03-20 - Rating: 5)
This is a great place to meat friends and family. A variety of shopping options, beautiful flowers and trees, and statues. Pick your choice of restaurants, desserts, and candy shops. Definitely something for everyone!

Review 43 (2018-08-31 - Rating: 5)
Beautiful place.Filled with shops and restaurants of all different shapes and sizes.Located on the beautiful Lido Beach, St. Armands Circle is a must do for visitors and locals alike.Having dinner outside while you people watch is very comfortable.Walking around eating ice cream or hand made fudge while you browse around and window shop is what you do here.Its a great place and I highly recommend you check it out.

Review 44 (2023-08-10 - Rating: 5)
Beautiful shopping area with tons of small businesses and names/brands you know. Awesome food options, ample parking options, and just a great place to walk around. Venezia is one of my favorite places to eat and you cant go wrong with stopping at Shores restaurant above their clothing store either. Love the Mojitos at Columbia and dont forget to get some Mini Donuts and Macarons before you leave ;-)

Review 45 (2021-06-28 - Rating: 5)
St Armands Circle has a great atmosphere. There are plenty of local shops and boutiques to choose from. Not to mention, an AMAZING selection of yummy restaurants to choose from. I personally like the blue dolphin for breakfast. Great location for photographers also because there’s a lot of pretty walls, backgrounds and flowers. I also like to run here in the mornings. It’s quiet and peaceful. Check this place out if you are in Sarasota!!!

Review 46 (2021-04-11 - Rating: 5)
Very cool place full of high end shops and restaurants. This weekend they had an arts festival that was amazing!!! Different local artist were there with everything from sculptures, paintings, pictures, clay, wood, pottery, etc... Artisans galor. We enjoyed it and Highly recommend checking it out. Then we ate at The Crab and Fin. Delicious!!!

Review 47 (2021-06-29 - Rating: 5)
Had an early dinner at the Columbia Restaurant. Was a great experience. This is very much a tourist area. A bit on the crowded side. Parking can be a challenge but worth the effort. Tons of stores and shops selling just about anything you want. I would definitely go back again.

Review 48 (2023-09-19 - Rating: 5)
We were unable to spend as much time as we liked as we were on a time crunch. But as always, we had a wonderful time. Enjoyed the circles beauty, the small talk with strangers, and found a few new places that we will be going back visit. Added bonus was coming across a top-notch classic pictured below.

Review 49 (2024-07-15 - Rating: 5)
Great vibe, prime Location for the beach, 5 min walk to the water depending on where you park, and easy parking all over.

Review 50 (2024-07-29 - Rating: 4)
St. Armands circle, is a delightful blend of upscale shopping, dining, and lots of multi cultural experiences set in a beautifully landscaped, and kind of a Mediterranean-inspired area. This circle features a diverse array of boutique shops, some art galleries, both painting and glass sculptures, as well as restaurants offering multi cultural cuisines, in my opinion, making it a great destination for both leisurely strolls and special evenings out. The Circles year-round events and its proximity to the beach add to its charm, making it a must-visit for anyone in the area looking for a unique and enjoyable outing, or some time to kill getting ice cream while walking around enjoying the scenery

Review 51 (2024-08-25 - Rating: 5)
Awesome arcade. Excellent place to spend a few hours. Pinball machines, skee ball and all kinds of other video games. 20 bucks gets you in door for as long as you like. They also have a bar

Review 52 (2024-06-17 - Rating: 5)
Great place with lots of local mom and pop options. Try the Mimi donuts at Meaneys and food at Shore

Review 53 (2017-08-09 - Rating: 5)
Love the huge circle of shops. Plenty to eat and drink. All the crafty and cute stuff, souvenirs, touristy stuff, but also a few really nice ones with really nice owners. Local buisness district on longboat key is amazing.

Review 54 (2023-10-30 - Rating: 5)
A lovely place to walk around, to shop, to meet friends for a coffee, to eat the best waffles ever and you can check out the beach which is very close! 😃

Review 55 (2024-08-27 - Rating: 4)
Lots of great boutiques with unique items. Most shops are welcoming and not at all snobby. We have had different experiences each time we’ve visited. The first time we had bags and bags of purchases. The second time, we didn’t buy anything but enjoyed looking around. Cha Cha coconuts is a fun lunch spot! Try the 1/2 Tony’s salad with a 1/2 Cuban sandwich! You won’t be sorry! The mini donut shop is also yummy for a treat and a cold bottled water to fuel your shopping adventure.

Review 56 (2025-01-16 - Rating: 5)
The stores and people are coming back in. I have to go give the store owners at Saint Armands a lot of credit they’ve done a great job reopening

Review 57 (2024-08-01 - Rating: 5)
Beautiful scenery and many shopping choices to choose from as well at restaurants! All of the stores we went to had the friendliest employees! The only downside was that we went on Sunday and there were some shops which were closed that we would have liked to visit. Overall a must see in Sarasota!

Review 58 (2024-07-29 - Rating: 5)
St Armand’s Circle has so much to offer! Lots of cute, unique shops-clothes, jewelry, souvenirs, plus snacks-Macrons, Ben and Jerry’s, Meaneys Mini Donuts, restaurants and more. There’s even an arcade that my family has enjoyed for several years. My daughter and I always love walking into the local shops. So many of the people working have such interesting stories to share. This year, a lady working was from Sweden and we enjoyed chatting with her about the differences in weather :)The last couple years, we hit up the Daiquiri Deck for lunch. Parking on the circle-we’ve never had an issue…it is street parking with a QR code to pay for parking. Definitely worth the trip into shop and sightsee!

Review 59 (2022-07-24 - Rating: 4)
Pretty delicious. Salad was a bit difficult to eat maybe grill some of them first. The taco was good, but you’re definitely paying “vacation prices”

Review 60 (2023-10-30 - Rating: 5)
Love this place. Came here several times a month for 30 yrs before I moved away. Its nice to be back home. Many new stores n eateries, some still the same. Of course I had to eat at the Columbia twice!

Review 61 (2017-12-23 - Rating: 5)
Shopping was fun in the evening. Plenty of parking. Variety of shops and restaurants. Wonderful atmosphere. Ben and jerrys was our sweet treat to end the evenings. We had our favorite stores !

Review 62 (2020-12-20 - Rating: 5)
Loved St Armands! There are many places to eat and shop for everyone. Enjoyed two days in the area and came here for breakfast, dinner and dessert. It was nice to walk around and enjoy the scenery and history.

Review 63 (2022-11-27 - Rating: 5)
We had an exceptional day today until these gray clouds came in and its pouring as we speak dangerous lightning and thunder but its all good we made it to get our cold brew Starbucks just in time... The free trolley shuttle is taking us back to our resort beachside.Update: dont want to tell you how many decades Ive been coming here but its always mostly wonderful memories. It looks like another typical year less families spending time at this beach and I recommend if youre going to splurge for your children and the so-called tourist trap in the ice cream section speaking from experience dont walk to the beach itll drip all over the place sit down at one of the lovely tables and bond with your family. And make sure you share those $9 specialty cones on social media lol

Review 64 (2024-07-05 - Rating: 5)
Fantastic everything! Great local shops and national retailers alike! Very easy to explore and a great variety of products, from sophisticated attire to souvenirs. Plenty of food and drinks and all steps away from the beach!

Review 65 (2024-07-21 - Rating: 5)
Nice places to visit and taste ice cream

Review 66 (2022-04-13 - Rating: 5)
Enjoyable place to walk about and visit some of the shops or grab some food. Blu Dolphin Cafe is good for brunch. Some new restaurants and shops recently opened in the last couple of years. Nice that Lido Beach is nearby.

Review 67 (2024-12-29 - Rating: 5)
Venezia Italian 🇮🇹 restaurant my favourite 😻 I love it please

Review 68 (2022-07-28 - Rating: 5)
Great shopping area near downtown Sarasota FL. If you in Sarasota or on the key check it out. Lunch was great at Crab & Fin. Starbucks for an Iced coffee. Then shopping Salt Life, Black Dog and more. Nice lunch and shopping with the family. We will return for more. O and a few Street performers as well.

Review 69 (2022-06-25 - Rating: 5)
Fantastic place to eat and shop. So many unique places. The Columbia restaurant is our favorite! For dessert we love the macaron shop.

Review 70 (2024-07-04 - Rating: 5)
Nice place!So much to do, shopping, eating and sight seeing. A nice way to spend a few hours. Cheap novelty shops, mid range and high end upscale shops. I think youll love it. Easy parking and plenty of it. Just use the parking kiosk. They do enforce it regularly.P.S. Crisp Waffle is awesome! Just a note closed on Mondays

Review 71 (2021-03-31 - Rating: 5)
Love this place!! Walking distance to lido beach.Two ice cream shops that are very good. Varios restaurant and shops. Colombia, The Shores and Blu Kozina are the best restaurants there. You need reservations for the Shores. Make it ahead of time. Blu Kozina you need reservations if you want to sit outside. Colombia is huge...

Review 72 (2024-12-22 - Rating: 5)
The circle was great although because of the recent hurricane many of the shops were closed. I cant wait to go back when they have recovered.

Review 73 (2021-02-13 - Rating: 5)
Historic, classic, New and innovative, just a great place. Amazing shops and restaurants. From Italian to whiskey bars to daqaruis and mini donuts! Classy Tommy Bahamas and the Columbian and then Gelato!

Review 74 (2023-10-22 - Rating: 5)
Lots of neat shops, restaurants, and cafes. Bonus: you can walk to beautiful Lido Beach. Park in one of the many parking garages and walk around. Beautiful and safe area.

Review 75 (2024-09-03 - Rating: 5)
Super cute downtown with plenty of shops to explore and eat from! meaneys mini donuts is THE BEST (bavarian crème ✨) and cha cha coconuts is sooo yum (havana sandwich and the tony salad). and with lido beach being walking distance, it’s the PERFECT island downtown!

Review 76 (2023-06-23 - Rating: 5)
A beautiful little town located just a short distance from the beach. Weve been coming here for the past 25 years and it never gets old. This particular weekend we found an art festival right in the heart of downtown and they had many talented artists with some amazing art works for sale. Bought some items for our home and a few extras to give as gifts to family.

Review 77 (2018-08-18 - Rating: 4)
A great area for shopping, suits all sorts of price ranges. Check out Columbia restaurant, excellent salad, seafood and fish! Dont food forget to have a glass of sangria or a mojito! So refreshing!

Review 78 (2020-07-02 - Rating: 5)
Gorgeous St Armands Circle what else can I say.. The lovely shops, the beautiful people, the amazing ice cream, stunning Lido beach a block away.. Its ALL happening here :)

Review 79 (2025-01-03 - Rating: 5)
Any time that I go there I really enjoyed. The last time enjoyed a delicious pizza an enjoyable sangria in Venezia restaurant

Review 80 (2022-03-26 - Rating: 5)
Food, snacks and souvenirs for all tastes!Plus the amazing history about the Ringling family and all people around the Circus contributing to the development of Sarasota FL area for decades; and never list a picture with or around the sculptures that represents the Seven Virtues!👌

Review 81 (2024-09-25 - Rating: 5)
Very nice place to walk around with many restaurants and stores. Came here every day on vacation to eat and walk around. I loved the Italian restaurant there called venezia and their brazilian pizza spot pizolo.

Review 82 (2024-10-08 - Rating: 5)
Love, love, love St. Armand’s Circle, has always been one of my favorite places to go. Love the atmosphere & the people. Everyone should visit at least once!!

Review 83 (2019-03-03 - Rating: 5)
Amazing shops! Feels like the florida keys but less compacted...the beaches are beautiful! Then you can bike over to Sarasota and enjoy downtown life....perfect spot in Florida...one of my new favorites

Review 84 (2025-01-13 - Rating: 5)
Love this area. Visited Cha Cha Coconut and the Gelato place, all good.

Review 85 (2024-12-13 - Rating: 5)
Place is coming back beautifully but slowly. The tree lightning was very popular. Tons of people came

Review 86 (2018-09-27 - Rating: 5)
St. Armands Circle is always a nice place to go shopping, get an ice cream or a dessert, for dining, or to just take a stroll!!! Come one, come all, and enjoy the scenery!

Review 87 (2021-02-21 - Rating: 5)
Excellent location to enjoy outdoor shopping and dining. The area is very well maintained. They offer a large variety of restaurants and shops including brands such as Chico’s

Review 88 (2023-08-13 - Rating: 5)
Elegant and cozy place in Sarasota! Walking distance to the beach, restaurants, ice cream shops, and all sorts of beach accessories stores.

Review 89 (2021-11-29 - Rating: 5)
This location is so pretty with so many shops around. 😍 There are alot of statues to see. Lido Beach is right next door.

Review 90 (2018-09-05 - Rating: 5)
Beautiful place.. so peaceful really nice people all over. The beach is really clean and the view is beautiful. Lots of shops even ben & Jerry to cool out.

Review 91 (2023-11-24 - Rating: 5)
Love visiting! Great place to walk around, shop, and eat! Beautiful landscapers and classic statues!

Review 92 (2021-08-03 - Rating: 5)
Its a circle of an eclectic array of shops and food. Its a very small circle so you can do it in a day but if you want to sample to food varieties, take several. The shops are primarily upscale and pricey but decent quality. Its a tourist mecca.

Review 93 (2023-07-30 - Rating: 5)
Love it here, great vibe! Lovely to walk to the beach too!

Review 94 (2023-12-29 - Rating: 5)
Its definitely worth the time to visit St. Armands Circle as a tourist. The shopping district is well designed around a giant roundabout and flanked with plenty of parking.

Review 95 (2025-01-09 - Rating: 5)
Slowly getting back up to pre hurricane shopping and restaurant open businesses. Always a nice afternoon

Review 96 (2023-06-30 - Rating: 5)
Great place to shop, eat, hangout. All in one little paradise

Review 97 (2024-09-07 - Rating: 5)
Great place to park the car and walk around with friends and family. Love the local shops and restaurants . Must visit when in the area!

Review 98 (2023-01-09 - Rating: 5)
We enjoy coming down here from time to time as well as bringing visitors to this location. It’s easy access to the beach for sunset and adventures after. Would recommend to anyone that has not been down there yet.

Review 99 (2024-07-16 - Rating: 5)
Very charming with a bunch of little boutique stores and restaurants. It’s a 5 minute walk from the beach and the beach is very nice. If you like that feeling of being in an upscale area this is the place to go.

Review 100 (2024-07-28 - Rating: 5)
The place was awesome! The wait staff was great and very courteous! Would highly recommend the jerked chicken taco or the shrimp taco! Plus the cheese cake is to die for!!

Review 101 (2017-03-12 - Rating: 5)
Wonderful place for travelers to stop. There is off street parking or on the street. Unlike other towns who meter downtown street parking, they encourage you to stay. Eat, drink and shop here.The food cannot be beat. The shops are quality top notch and the people are very friendly. My wife spent 2 1/2 hours in the stores after we had lunch and I visited the Ringling Mansion and circus museum near by. When I returned to pick her up she had Five large bags of purchases from shopping. Owwhh ! my credit card!

Review 102 (2023-01-29 - Rating: 5)
Showed up for the St Armands art festival January 29, 2023. It seems bigger then ever. Lots of great artists

Review 103 (2024-10-11 - Rating: 5)
A great place to stroll around, shop and eat. So many choices. They also host lots of community activities.

Review 104 (2023-01-04 - Rating: 4)
Very nice place to bring your family, friends, or significant other. Lots of restaurants, shops, and entertainment.

Review 105 (2023-07-18 - Rating: 5)
Awesome place for BOTH children and adults! Spent hours there and everyone enjoyed it. The price of admission is very fair and staff was amazing too. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to all.

Review 106 (2023-11-15 - Rating: 5)
Visited last weekend and enjoyed the art show. It was more then I expected and very well organized. Will go back next year!

Review 107 (2022-11-26 - Rating: 5)
Parking can be difficult, but there are a lot of nice little shops and restaurants. There are a lot of statues lining the middle of the circle. And the Ringling circle of tributes. This area has a very interesting history. We were here for Thanksgiving week and there were Christmas activities up and running for the kids (Merry-go-round, train, bounce house, snow globe, ice skating).

Review 108 (2022-10-09 - Rating: 4)
Cool vibe. Many businesses were closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, but still about 50%/were running. No damage, but many folks must have evacuated wisely.

Review 109 (2023-08-05 - Rating: 5)
Charming, beautiful, shopping galore, fantastic landscaping - you really have to experience it for yourself to describe it accurately. You wont be disappointed!

Review 110 (2024-08-17 - Rating: 5)
This place is a TOTAL VIBE!! Fun spots to eat/drink while walking around. There is plenty of people-watching opportunities as well!

Review 111 (2025-01-01 - Rating: 5)
Nice place to walk around whit good bars and restaurants

Review 112 (2024-09-14 - Rating: 5)
Lots of shops and restaurants. Parking around the circle, on side streets and a nearby parking garage. Great place to spend an afternoon and evening 😊 😀

Review 113 (2023-06-14 - Rating: 5)
Really upscale area with nice botiques, shops and a variety of restaurants. Crafts fair, art show was excellent! Only 2 blocks to Lido Beach.

Review 114 (2017-07-02 - Rating: 5)
One of my very favorite places to visit. High-end Shops, restaurants, bistros all on a circle. Kind of terrible on street parking but worth the effort. Theres also a shuttle to drop you off if needed. Close to Lido, Siesta, Bird, Bradenton, Coquina, Homes, Longboat Key & Anna Maria beaches. There are different Marinas and Yacht club. Close to Hotels, motels, vacationing rentals. Near down town Sarasota And Mote Marine museum. Go and downs the day :-)

Review 115 (2024-11-22 - Rating: 5)
Had lunch at the Columbia restaurant. 👍Then walked around. It’s great to see the stores are bouncing back after the hurricanes .

Review 116 (2024-11-04 - Rating: 5)
Its amazing how much clean has been completed. Still lots of work to be done for the area. We love St. ARMANDS Circle.

Review 117 (2022-08-07 - Rating: 5)
So many new restaurants ( especially for breakfast) since 2013. We enjoyed 2 rainy afternoons checking out new spots. And wood fired pizza at our favorite location before returning home.

Review 118 (2020-05-20 - Rating: 5)
I love walking around the circle, look at shops vitrines and take pictures of the beautiful window designs . I also photograph families and weddings on Lido beach.

Review 119 (2024-08-12 - Rating: 5)
We always stop after the aquarium. Great stores with lots of food choices. The hot sauce place is amazing

Review 120 (2024-02-24 - Rating: 4)
Very crowded and noisy from the traffic. Will return off season.Great shopping.

Review 121 (2024-01-22 - Rating: 5)
Some of the best wandering around you will do. The boutiques are delightful, the food is fantastic. The people watching is enjoyable too. Parking might take a minute, but it will be worth it. You are bound to find the perfect Floridian souvenir as you browse the shops. And you will not be disappointed no matter where you choose to sit down to eat. Always choose the patio, and always stop at kilwins for ice cream before you leave.

Review 122 (2024-10-25 - Rating: 5)
St Armands was hit hard by the last 2 hurricanes hard. Only a few restaurants were open.. Statues in the middle were still standing. All the stores are in renovation right now. The stores will be up and running soon.

Review 123 (2018-05-08 - Rating: 5)
An upmarket spot to spend an afternoon shopping and an evening eating. Plenty of shops catering to wealthy locals and tourists with cash burning a hole in their pockets. Huge choice of restaurants offering multiple styles of food, most on the pricey side. Overall a pleasant place to visit.

Review 124 (2024-09-08 - Rating: 5)
Loved the circle. The stores and my favorite restaurant was Speaks Clam bar. The food and service was great.

Review 125 (2024-08-06 - Rating: 5)
Tourist spot for sure but if youre not into the heavy tourist spots you can still find a great place to eat and drink; breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Review 126 (2025-01-10 - Rating: 5)
Incredibly resilient Incredible people

Review 127 (2024-07-22 - Rating: 5)
Tye shopping is excellent here. Restaurants to fit every budget. Thete ate legends/maps throughout the area to help you navigate. It was a wonderful experience

Review 128 (2023-11-27 - Rating: 5)
Beautiful and a lot of fun! Very Spanish and stylish

Review 129 (2021-08-14 - Rating: 5)
Great place to get out and walk around , enjoy the music, food and shops

Review 130 (2024-06-24 - Rating: 5)
Very nice area with local businesses and restaurants. Things could get a little pricey but it’s kinda expected. Parking on sunday is free(i think) which is a plus. Great place for dates or families.

Review 131 (2023-07-13 - Rating: 5)
Amazing food, shopping and entertainment (Monster Arcade). A definite must-do in Sarasota.

Review 132 (2023-12-10 - Rating: 5)
St. Armands Circle has a very long history. Come and visit to find out. Beautiful location, shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and more, Christmas tree is up.

Review 133 (2024-05-13 - Rating: 4)
Nice little circle to walk around. Enough to stay busy for a bit. We had breakfast (Starbucks and Madison Cafe) along with dinner at Daiquiri Deck. Even stopped and sat next to one of the many restaurants and listened to a wonderful guitarist sing and play. Just wish I had enough space in my belly for Ben and Jerry’s one of those nights.

Review 134 (2024-09-05 - Rating: 5)
Always fun visiting St. Armand’s. The Italian gelato place, crab and fin, and the Columbia restaurant are my favorites.

Review 135 (2024-09-05 - Rating: 5)
It was very hot today but its a nice place for all the stores are very exclusive hi in products. The clothing stores a very nice and genuine.

Review 136 (2024-04-18 - Rating: 5)
I’d heard from a friend years ago how amazing the shopping was here. This year my husband and I checked it out.. we were not disappointed, so many beautiful stores. So many amazing smelling restaurants. On street pay parking was easy to attain and reasonably priced. Very close to Lido beach.. definitely a must do when you’re in the Sarasota/Bradenton area!

Review 137 (2024-08-09 - Rating: 5)
Beautiful as always. Unique stores and great restaurants. Great place to stroll, shop, and eat.

Review 138 (2024-05-27 - Rating: 4)
Great town. Plenty of activities and restaurants

Review 139 (2023-05-30 - Rating: 5)
Very nice live music and fresh greenery. Good selection of shops and restaurants. Would definitely come back when visiting again.

Review 140 (2022-05-20 - Rating: 5)
Beautiful area to walk around in and drive around on. Lots of great shops, restaurants, huge park, and lovely neighborhood. I want to go back.

Review 141 (2024-03-17 - Rating: 5)
Great family friendly shopping and restaurants for residents and visitors alike.

Review 142 (2024-12-21 - Rating: 5)
Very nice array of shops and restaurants that cater to everyone.

Review 143 (2019-10-15 - Rating: 4)
Plenty of boutique shopping. Great restaurants. There are street musicians too. There is one that plays an electric violin that is fantastic!

Review 144 (2022-01-16 - Rating: 5)
A great assortment of shops & eateries that cater to all. We enjoyed walking around and viewing some of the art installations as well.

Review 145 (2024-11-18 - Rating: 4)
Once all stores reopen it will be a busy shopping area again. Mostly restaurants have reopend as of November 24.

Review 146 (2021-08-09 - Rating: 4)
This is just a nice place to go for the day. A lot of interesting places to eat and shop. I always thought it would be nice if they put up a band Shell with some entertainment every day.

Review 147 (2022-05-03 - Rating: 5)
Great loop to walk and people watch.....more cheopo reproduction shops than in the past. Not as classy as in the past. Collegen shop front, street hawkers everywhere trying to lure you in to part you from your money. Long time anchors are still there, lots of new short lease shops.

Review 148 (2024-07-18 - Rating: 4)
Was there last week visiting from Philadelphia? It is such a beautiful shopping although it could use a little more stores like name brand maybe like COACH would be nicer Kate Spade..

Review 149 (2020-06-25 - Rating: 5)
Gorgeous landscapes, beautiful statues, live music and street musicians, can get just about everything here

Review 150 (2021-11-19 - Rating: 5)
Great shops and restaurants! AND right next to the fabulous Lido Beach!!

Review 151 (2022-09-23 - Rating: 5)
Loved walking around. Are lunch at Tommy Bahamas. Food was great. Our waiter was super cool and did a great job. Even saved us some money.

Review 152 (2024-06-11 - Rating: 5)
I love the shops, the restaurants and of course Lido beach!The best store is Karavan Treasures!!!!I always find several beautiful and unique items! Everyone who visits me, I take there and they too find awesome pieces.

Review 153 (2024-03-23 - Rating: 5)
Cool little spot! Lots of dining, shopping, health & beauty shops here.

Review 154 (2024-08-01 - Rating: 5)
We enjoy visiting every shop. I would say its more of a girls day adventure. Many clothing shoe stores.

Review 155 (2018-03-14 - Rating: 4)
Name brand stores with high prices. Good smelling food! Lots of options and things to please everyone. Many different types of restaurants, sweet treats, adult beverages and stores. The atmosphere is great. I plan on returning in the summer, because today was a particularly chilly day. I would enjoy the summer heat and cooling down with the Daiquiri Deck or some ice cream from Ben and Jerry’s.

Review 156 (2024-02-29 - Rating: 5)
We love this place when were in Florida we have to come here and shop and eat.

Review 157 (2024-04-16 - Rating: 5)
St. Armands Circle is such a nice place to go for a few hours or even the whole day. I frequently bring out-of-state visitors there as you have food and shopping options with lots of unique spots. You can also walk to Lido Beach and make it a full day. Parking fills up fast, so try to get there early.

Review 158 (2024-01-11 - Rating: 5)
Love this spot for so many reasons! So many great spots to eat, casual and nice sit down. Tons of shops for fashion as well as souvenirs. Hit the beach right down the road for the day then stop back by for ice cream before heading home! So easy to park and walk everywhere!

Review 159 (2021-07-30 - Rating: 5)
Excellent and exciting location. Lots to do. Shops, food, park like settings.

Review 160 (2022-07-31 - Rating: 5)
Absolutely gorgeous place. We came on a warm summer evening and the atmosphere was vibrant albeit chill. You could walk by so relaxed.

Review 161 (2023-03-22 - Rating: 5)
Nice upscale area with plenty of parking spaces and lots of restaurants with outdoor seating areas. Worth checking it out as it’s only a few minutes drive from downtown Sarasota.

Review 162 (2024-07-28 - Rating: 5)
Always love coming here. Shops are nice and there are some good restaurants.

Review 163 (2024-02-11 - Rating: 5)
Lots of food options. Fun place to shop. Make a day of it.

Review 164 (2020-11-19 - Rating: 5)
Quaint shopping area with numerous restaurants and interesting, diverse shops. Part of Lido beach area. Always fun.

Review 165 (2022-02-20 - Rating: 5)
Great place to explore the shops and restaurants.

Review 166 (2020-07-17 - Rating: 5)
Had to have my last meal at Columbia before I move. Service was excellent. Thank you for all the years of shopping and dining St. Armands; you will be missed.

Review 167 (2020-01-16 - Rating: 4)
Interesting statues of Greek & Roman gods with info about them. A beautiful little park.

Review 168 (2024-07-12 - Rating: 4)
Its a mess. I cant believe you have to pay to park. Thats how long its been since Ive been there and going out to Lido, you cant even see the beach anymore😢how sad is that

Review 169 (2024-01-23 - Rating: 5)
Beautiful!We had a great time walking around St Armands circle. Lots of restaurants, unique shops, cool vibes, truly enjoyable shopping experience.Theres ample parking in and around. And if you find parking a little away from the central area, the walk is enjoyable too. The beautiful homes, the canals, really pretty out here.

Review 170 (2024-08-20 - Rating: 5)
Alot to do in this area a wide range stores, restaurants, clubs etc. The environment is clean and very inviting

Review 171 (2024-02-15 - Rating: 5)
First time visitor to this area & we thoroughly enjoyed it. Be warned, it gets extremely crowded during high season & that is to be expected. Great shopping, wonderful restaurants & just a beautiful setting to enjoy the day or evening. Traffic can be very heavy & parking is a challenge. But its all worth it.

Review 172 (2024-11-23 - Rating: 4)
We were only there to eat at The Columbia. Getting there was a bit of a hassle with the traffic circles downtown.

Review 173 (2021-10-25 - Rating: 4)
If you are down for an experience of food and fun then go here! Although everything is more expensive than anywhere else in the area, it is very nice to walk around here with friends. And it has easy access to the beach!

Review 174 (2022-08-26 - Rating: 5)
Nice place to eat, shop, and walk around

Review 175 (2023-10-03 - Rating: 5)
Their ice cream was nice and not too sweet. I got the strawberry chees3cake ice cream with the waffle cone. It was very good.

Review 176 (2023-11-30 - Rating: 5)
Loved all the different style shops. Had a great day with friends shopping and drinks and lunch.

Review 177 (2024-06-27 - Rating: 5)
Great place to walk around. Lots of food options and shopping outlets.

Review 178 (2024-08-22 - Rating: 5)
This is an amazing place. A must see. Not sure I can afford much here, but it sure is fun!

Review 179 (2024-06-03 - Rating: 5)
We love this place, looks very french riviera

Review 180 (2024-09-05 - Rating: 5)
Love to visit. Wonderful experience. We visit a couple times a year

Review 181 (2024-08-11 - Rating: 5)
Its a beautiful place to walk after a meal or to walk after a dessert or ice cream. Its not far from the beach but its very done up and a lot of fancy shops and beautiful window dressing. There are some incredible statues with lots of History and youll usually have a couple live Street performers in some type of art music.In the middle they have kind of a park in the middle of the circular roundabout and every once in a while theyll do an exotic car show there. Where if theres only five cars in the world of a certain model, certainly someone in Sarasota owns one.Lots of gray, eateries, shopping experiences, and even an excellent place for souvenirs to take home if youre visiting.

Review 182 (2024-12-01 - Rating: 5)
Very cool place to visit you must see all these cool statues

Review 183 (2024-08-20 - Rating: 5)
My favorite spot to shop food amazing gorgeous. Easy to park

Review 184 (2024-08-07 - Rating: 5)
Just a really nice place. Shops are good. Nice selection of restaurants. Try crab and fin

Review 185 (2020-07-05 - Rating: 5)
A lot of great restaurantes to choose from, good variety of stores, coffee shops,. Nice place to spend a few hours.

Review 186 (2024-11-09 - Rating: 5)
St Armand’s circle make you feel your are on vacation all the timeHope they recover soon from hurricane Milton

Review 187 (2021-11-30 - Rating: 5)
The annual St armands art festival was amazing.Afterwards listened to music and had a yummy lunch at the whiskey barrel.