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7. HH & DD
Overall Ratings
4 based on 152 reviews
Voted Best Reuben in the State of Florida by the Ticket and Voted 7th Best Reuben in the USA by Mental Floss.
Reviewed By Philabsa
Saw the sign out front for âFloridaâs Best Reubenâ and decided to stop. Ordered the corned beef rueben and it was fantastic! Piled high CB - tender and juicy. Great rye, kraut, and dressing - just a great sandwich. Make the effort to go here - you will be pleased.
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6. Simon's Coffee House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 190 reviews
Family run local business. Creative dining with six soups each day and many daily specials. We have vegan and vegetarian dishes and include many great meat dishes too. Our meats are roasted in house and we make our salad dressings and sauces . We have veg
Reviewed By HGKCFP
Simonâs is our go to place for lunch and sometimes breakfast. The menu leans towards Vegey & Vegan options that are spectacular and delicious! Claire & Jodyâs Service is impeccable and you feel like family here! Leave room for dessert - the chocolate chip cookies with peanut butter is to die for!!
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5. Bijou Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 548 reviews
Fine dining in the heart of Sarasota's theatre and arts district since 1986. We are proud to offer a seasonal menu with an emphasis on fresh local produce and sustainable, abundant seafood.
Reviewed By Taylor B
I keep writing and saying it over and over again, that Sarasota, Florida, is a very underrated and unappreciated restaurant town. During our recent 33-day vacation in Sarasota, my wife and I dined at 33 different restaurants for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We never were disappointed. One of the best lunch/dinner venues--and one of the oldest--is Bijou Cafe. Located at 1287 1st Street in downtown Sarasota, it is a longtime popular destination for local businessmen and women, executives and city and county officials. It features an attractive dining room, a spacious bar located in a separate room, a private dining room and patio dining, a comfortable and cheery setting. My wife and I were attended by Daria and Melissa, both bubbly, smiling and attentive. They obviously love what they are doing. After lunch at Bijou Cafe, you can understand why. My wife was delighted with her choice, chicken Pallard with asparagus and tomatoes. I was equally happy with my lobster and crab bisque and grilled Carolina trout with carrots and green beans. For dessert, we shared a plate of delicious chocolate mousse. When listing the leading restaurants in Sarasota, Bijou Cafe always is included.Taylor B, thank you very much for your detailed and complimentary review. 33 seems to be a magic number as your vacation was 33 days, you ate at 33 restaurants and we are celebrating 33 years in business! I will gladly pass your kind words on to Daria and Melissa, two of our excellent serving staff who do indeed love their job at the Bijou Cafe.
4. Michael's On East
Overall Ratings
4 based on 782 reviews
Discover inventive cuisine, world-class wines and exceptional service in a glamorous supper club atmosphere. Live music, Tuesday - Saturday evenings.
Reviewed By Taylor B
For years, Michael's on East has enjoyed a well-earned reputation as perhaps the most elegant restaurant in Sarasota, Florida. Located at 1212 South East Avenue, a block east of South Tamiami Trail, off Bahia Vista, co-owners Michael Klauber and Philip Mancini have established an award-winning venue for lunch and dinner. The package includes a valet, large dining rooms, a bar and beautifully designed decor. Michael's on East is a fashion show, a popular meeting place for Ladies That Lunch and local businessmen. On our latest visit, we were triple-teammed by Tobias, Mark and Niki, who recommended swordfish over Michael's signature flounder. It was a great choice. Swordfish is a new favorite fish, which I rediscovered during our 33-day vacation in Sarasota. My wife had lobster bisque and Mahi Mahi while I had lobster bisque and swordfish. What a delight. For dessert, we shared a bowl of coconut rice pudding with peaches and pineapple. At Michael's on East, lunch and dinner is always a special treat.Taylor, thank you so much for the kind words, we very much appreciate feedback from our guests :) and the swordfish is one of my new favorites, too!
3. Roessler's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 308 reviews
Roessler's restaurant has been family owned and operated since 1978. Originally, as the Flight Deck at the Venice Airport and then moving to their Sarasota location in 1985. Situated on nearly three acres of manicured gardens and a beautiful lake with a b
Reviewed By Adventure615920
Roesslerâs is one of 90 restaurants participating in Savor Sarasota week where diners can purchase three course meals for $32. My wife had the house salad with blue cheese crumbles and bouillabaisse, and I had the crispy lobster tail and meatloaf. We both had key lime pie. Everything was excellent as always.
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2. Cafe L'Europe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 989 reviews
Established in 1973 in John Ringling's original real estate office, Cafe L'Europe has become one of Florida's most distinguished restaurants. The original brick walls are enhanced with artwork by local artists, distinctive archways, and Spanish terra cott
Reviewed By BeLaZe
I love this place. Had great lunches and dinners here and it has always been impeccable.Not last night. We had a larger party and were seated in the very back of a fairly empty restaurant. Location and deco are still great and the seating was professional and kind, though there was some unusual smell (moldy overlaid with perfume?). And there were fruit flies. By the dozen. For the entire dinner. You were lucky not inhaling or drinking one. This issue was never recognized. Not like this would be acceptable at a luxury restaurant though at the very least an apology would have been in order. Otherwise service was enthusiastic and mostly professional. With two notable exception:- I could not get a different side for my fish. I did not fully grasp the explanation, though it sounded as if because it would have had cost more. Since when that is an obstacle in a restaurant where you pay $100 per person? Charge a bit more: how much it could have been? - Another member of our party complained that her side was too salty. She got a replacement item but also an explanation that she probably tasted the broth and while itâs understandable why she though it was salty it was not. Really??The wines were excellent and well served and reasonably priced. The food was ok, but really not up to par of most restaurants nearby that are also less expensive. It was well presented but the fish was dry, side dish tasteless. Dessert was really good but it did not make up for the disappointment (even if it was so bitter because of my high expectations)First of all I want to thank you for coming to our restaurant and yes for the most part 99% of the time the food and the service is impeccable but like I have said in the past, we will make a mistake because we are not perfect like the rest of the restaurants and will do everything in our power to fixe it and make it right. I'm sorry the rice was a little salty and the waiter explained to you there must have been to much broth in the rice so he changed it and was told it was ok, things can happen. As far as the seabass no one mentioned it was dry and we would have been more then happy to change it for you if you have said something. I'm not understanding your statement the DESSERT WAS REALLY GOOD! (even it was bitter). As far as the fruit flies, it is time of the season and we have are doors open, I really have to say, being in the restaurant every day I have never seen dozens of them over a table, We a have a company that comes in this time of year, once a week to spray a non toxic to eliminate them as much as possible. Maybe that is what you smelled. As far as making a statement (moldy overlaid with perfume), I can assure that is not recognizable in my restaurant and as a matter a fact we take very high precautions to make sure that does not exist. I'm sure the perfume smell came for the 6 lady's at your table. As a matter of fact you are the only person since I bought this restaurant 4 years ago that has made that statement and everyone else says the opposite and comments how clean it smells in the restaurant and the remodel I have done to the tune of $500,000. Coming here so much its unfortunate you never mentioned some of those good things we have done for our clients, very high end Art, new bathrooms that are gorgeous, new furniture, new china, the level of out glass ware and silver ware. The beautiful chandeliers , 5 new air conditioners and new venting on the new roof to put beautiful clean air through the restaurant. I'm sorry the rice was salty and you have a few fruit flies at your table and when the manager brought the side you wanted, he asked if everything was ok and was told yes .Thank you for acknowledging how the service was enthusiastic and professional. I really hope you find that perfect restaurant in the future as I have been all over the world and haven't found it yet. I wish people would take the time to look at the many very positive reviews before they write there's to see we don't make mistakes often, from number 96 to number 7 on trip advisor in 4 years I think we might be doing something right. You will have to look at the restaurants 1 though 6 rating on trip advisor to see if one of them might be perfect because above us they cant be any better according to the people's choice. When everyone left the manager asked as the group going out the door , how was everything and the group said quote 'everything was great we love this place" WOW this surely doesn't fit your comments. Just for the record your average check before gratuity was $50.00 not $100.00. (644.00 for 12 people). I do thank you spending that. I also really cant understand that as many times you have come here and raved about this restaurant for so many years, how you could trash us like this for one unperfect evening. Thank you.
1. The Garden Room Cafe at Shoogie Boogies
Overall Ratings
4 based on 185 reviews
A special event lunch cafe' - Our specialty - 550 plus Bridal & Baby Showers! We also serve special lunches th/out the week/weekend mostly by reservations, perfect for your most important life celebrations: from birthdays & engagements, showers & weddings
Reviewed By stephanie c
My sisters surprise bridal shower at Shoogie Boogies couldnât have gone any better . We were lucky enough to book our gathering in the newly renovated room that turned out to be simply magical. The space provided a beautiful backdrop for all of our pictures and was the perfect atmosphere for a bridal shower! Everyone couldnât get over how amazing, unique and beautiful this place was. We were greeted with a delicious champagne and elderberry drink as we mingled and then to a feast of party sandwiches, a delicious salad and an array of desserts! The staff was so friendly and attentive as we moved through the courses throughout the shower and they made sure everything was set up beautifully! Working with Katheryn was so easy as she made sure we didnât have to stress about anything. She made sure the menu was fit for everyone and handled all of the decorating. We just had to show up! We are so glad we chose Shoogie Boogies and canât wait to plan another event there!
