Mattison’s City-Grille: A Legacy for Live Music and Creative Cuisine in the Heart of Downtown Sarasota
Mattison’s City Grille is a locally owned, chef-driven restaurant led by Chef Paul Mattison, dedicated to offering globally inspired cuisine crafted with sustainably sourced, farm-fresh ingredients. The menu highlights the freshest seasonal flavors, with signature dishes prepared entirely from scratch using the finest ingredients from small family farms and local providers. From fresh seafood and aged steaks to brick-oven pizzas, creative small plates, and house-made desserts, every bite reflects a true farm-to-fork philosophy and genuine culinary artistry. It all comes together to create an elevated yet welcoming dining experience that’s both gourmet and approachable, embodying the warm hospitality of the Sarasota community.
Mattison’s City Grille features an expansive covered patio at its downtown Sarasota location, offering plenty of outdoor seating in a vibrant Main Street setting. This downtown Sarasota open-air restaurant and bar offers a relaxed yet lively atmosphere right in the heart of the city. Located at the corner of Lemon Avenue and Main Street, the venue provides a breezy, tropical setting for al fresco dining. By day, guests can enjoy a leisurely meal in the shade of the covered patio, and by night the space comes alive with twinkling lights and an energetic downtown vibe. The ambiance remains warm, inviting, and community-focused - whether you stop in for brunch, lunch, or a late dinner, complete with live music, you’ll feel right at home.
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Happy Hour
3PM - 6PM
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Martini of the Day, Boat Drink of the Day5
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House Wines, Well Cocktails, Domestic Draft, & Bottled Beers5
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$2 Off All Other Wines & Spirits
October Musicians

Lisa Ridings Duo
The Lisa Ridings Duo, a husband-and-wife team, showcases Lisa’s powerful, soulful vocals in high-energy performances that blend dance, pop, and rock. From local venues to private events, they engage audiences with sing-alongs, dancing, and heartfelt entertainment.

Island Hoppers
The Island Hoppers Duo, with Paul Luther on guitar/vocals and James Rosati Jr. on drums/vocals, offers a versatile mix from 50s–80s pop/rock and tropical hits to country favorites and today’s chart-toppers. They perform as an acoustic duo or expand to a trio with top local guest vocalists.

The Jam Band

The Gravel Road

Aloha Sharks
Aloha Sharks is a high-energy band of veteran musicians playing rock, pop, soul, and country hits from the ’60s to today. Known for their fun, interactive performances, they keep crowds dancing and singing along from New Jersey to Florida.

Blasters SRQ
Blasters SRQ is Sarasota’s premier rock ’n’ roll band, delivering high-energy performances with hits from the ’50s onward, plus rare deep tracks you won’t hear anywhere else.

Lightning Jack
Lightning Jack brings the sounds of the islands to life with smooth, feel-good steel drum melodies. With 30+ years of experience, his breezy, instrumental sets create the perfect seaside vibe for any occasion.

Alan Grant Band
Alan Grant Band delivers groove-driven rock, blues, and country with heartfelt lyrics and powerful guitar work. For over two decades, Alan has shared stages with music legends, captivating audiences nationwide with both his full band and intimate solo acoustic shows.

The KLICK Band
The Klick Band is a high-energy five-piece covering hits from the ’60s to today, keeping Sarasota and Suncoast dance floors packed. Known for their tight, polished sound, they deliver crowd-pleasing performances that sound just like the record.

Co-Pilots Band
Co-Pilots is a high-energy cover band known for delivering non-stop fun and crowd-pleasing performances from start to finish.

Scott Curts

Sue and The Survivors
Virtual Tour
Hours
Happy Hour | 3:00pm – 6:00pm |
Monday | 3:00pm – 10:00pm |
Tuesday | 3:00pm – 11:00pm |
Wednesday | 3:00pm-11:00pm |
Thursday | 3:00pm-11:00pm |
Friday | 11:00am – midnight |
Saturday | 10:00am – midnight |
Sunday | 10:00am – 8:00pm |
Weekend Brunch | Saturday & Sunday Open – 3:00pm |












