SARASOTA, Fla – The buffet at Der Dutchman Sarasota is again ranked among the best in the U.S.
The restaurant has placed second in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award Contest to determine the top buffets in the nation, improving one spot from last year’s rankings.
“This special honor reflects the heart of who we are as a company: sharing made-from-scratch Amish kitchen cooking, offering genuine hospitality, and creating a place where guests, staff, and our communities can gather around the table like family,” said Manuel Aguilar, Der Dutchman Sarasota General Manager. “We are grateful for our team members who live out these values every day and for the guests who include Der Dutchman in their traditions.”
Presented annually, the 10Best awards highlight the best of the best in various travel and lifestyle categories, as selected by USA Today readers through an online poll. To see the complete 2026 contest results, visit 10best.usatoday.com.
About Der Dutchman Sarasota
Located at 3713 Bahia Vista St., Der Dutchman has been serving up traditional Amish cuisine and delicious homemade baked goods in Sarasota’s Pinecraft neighborhood since 1985. The restaurant and bakery are open weekdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Bring your appetite
In addition to its crowd-pleasing lunch and dinner buffet stocked with comfort food favorites like crispy broasted chicken, homemade noodles, and mashed potatoes, Der Dutchman Sarasota offers a breakfast buffet each morning. On it, you’ll find all the goodness you’d expect from a traditional Amish breakfast including breakfast meats, eggs, fried mush, and biscuits with sausage gravy. The lunch and dinner buffet also comes with unlimited trips to the garden-fresh salad bar and cold buffet.
Looking for lighter fare?
Der Dutchman Sarasota also offers full-service and family-style dining. Best-sellers from the menu include the Sarasota Sunrise breakfast, Manhattan, Chicken Quesadilla, and Taco Salad, or try one of their Limited-Time Specials inspired by America’s favorite pastime like Doubleheader Dogs and Triple Play Sliders. You can view the menus here.