Good bite

Deep Lagoon Seafood and Oyster House is the newest addition to Waterside Place, a lakefront destination offering an array of international dining experiences. The “upscale, casual” restaurant features indoor and outdoor dining and bars with limitless lake views. Waterside Place invites visitors to immerse themselves in a dynamic experience that offers more waterfront dining and shopping options than any other location in Manatee and Sarasota Counties, including more than 30 carefully selected retailers and restaurants. Start with a morning cup of coffee, meet with colleagues for a leisurely business lunch, gather friends and family for a carefree dinner, and stay to watch a brilliant sunset or participate in one of the many planned activities while strolling the street with a drink. Given the abundance of shops and personal care and beauty options, you can spend a few hours or an entire day at Waterside Place. This regional destination is also home to the weekly Farmers’ Market, recently ranked #1 in Florida for the second year in a row; the world’s largest recreational cornhole league; the monthly Sights and Sounds arts series and Movies in the Park; and Music on the Plaza on Friday and Saturday nights. Waterside Place takes the best of the restaurant, shopping and arts districts and combines them into an inviting community gathering place that is never the same place twice. Bring your dogs and your kids and let them enjoy the numerous green spaces, playground, splash pad and park, all connected by pathways and situated around beautiful Kingfisher Lake. Opening soon will be Allswell Brew Pub, Eatalia Italian Market and Carved, a deli sandwich shop offering made-from-scratch sandwiches, salads, soups, bowls and more, giving guests even more choices for a bite on the go or a leisurely meal. For more information about Waterside Place, visit watersideplace.com. Follow Waterside Place’s social life on Facebook and Instagram.