APPLEBEE'S GRILL + BAR
Restaurant in Sarasota (Fruitville Road)
- Pick Up Inside
- Dine-In
- Online Ordering
- Sarasota Takeout
- Sarasota Delivery
- Sarasota Catering
- Carside To Go
- Wi-Fi Available
Neighborhood Favorites at Applebee's Sarasota
Applebee’s is an American restaurant and bar and grill in Sarasota, near the corner of Paramount Drive & Fruitville Road. This Sarasota County restaurant sits in an area known for the Ringling Museum and its circus heritage, making it the perfect family-friendly place to eat for lunch, late-night dining, watch the game, or find happy hour or lunch specials in Sarasota. If dining in is not on the menu, this restaurant proudly offers restaurant delivery, takeout, and catering.
Whether grabbing dinner with friends, enjoying a family meal, or ordering takeout and delivery, you’ll love our delicious steaks, mouthwatering burgers, shareable appetizers, and famous boneless wings tossed in signature sauces. Returning from an evening flight from SRQ airport? Applebee’s is open late just for you, with friendly bartenders ready to pour your favorite drink in a 16-oz glass or our special 20-oz Brewtus.
Get to Know This Applebee's on Fruitville Road
Applebee’s in Sarasota opened its doors on March 28, 1994. Experience what makes it a go-to destination for burgers, steaks, appetizers, and boneless wings, all available for takeout and delivery in Sarasota.
Our guests include military veterans, some of whom served at the nearby MacDill Air Force Base. If you are a veteran or active-duty service member, we invite you to join us and take part in our annual Veterans Day free meal offer. We also welcome Sarasota City Hall and Robert L. Taylor Community Complex employees, along with those visiting after a day at Sarasota DMV.
Our Menu - Delicious Food Near You
From mouth-watering appetizers to flavorful entrees and tempting desserts, we offer a menu of dishes to satisfy every craving. Enjoy juicy burgers, fresh salads, and homestyle favorites. Visit your nearest neighborhood Applebee's location on Fruitville Road and savor the flavors of our menu today! You can also enjoy the convenience of online ordering.
Irresistible Deals & Rewards At Applebee's On Fruitville Road
At Applebee's, we offer irresistible deals, specials, and rewards to enhance your dining experience. Join us for Happy Hour in Sarasota and enjoy discounted drinks and appetizers. Take advantage of current Sarasota specials and promotions, and sign up for Club Applebee’s and receive exclusive perks.
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Tips for New Visitors to Applebee's Sarasota
Check the weather before you come to eat with us. In Sarasota, we get as many as 50 inches of rain annually and average temperatures around 23.0°C/73.4°F. Summer highs are near 30.4°C/86.8°F, and winter lows are around 11.8°C/53.2°F. Dress accordingly!
Need An Excuse to Go Out to Eat?
Need some excuses to get out today? Head out for a picnic at Nathan Benderson Park, Rothenbach Park, or Urfer Family Park with our Fiesta Lime Chicken or Salads to-go. Or, after a hot day near Hudson Bayou or Indian Beach, stop in for an Applewood-smoked burger and a cold draft beer.
Culture lovers touring Sarasota Toy Museum or seeing a performance at Robarts Arena can cap the day with one of our signature cocktails at the bar. Students from University of South Florida, New College of Florida, and Ringling College of Art and Design make us their favorite study-break spot, while shoppers at Sarasota Town Center appreciate our convenient location.
Local events such as Suncoast Boat Show and Sarasota Film Festival bring the community together, and fans of Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tampa Bay Rays gather here before heading to the big game at Robarts Arena and other popular arenas. If you decide to leave your car at home, the nearest bus stop is at a location available via your local transit system.
Sarasota Essential Services
Essential services like Sarasota County Fire Department Station 7 and Sarasota County Sheriff's Office are only blocks away, and you’ll find neighbors from Longboat Key, Bradenton, Palmetto, and Venice just down the road.
