From the outside, you wouldn't suspect such a nice French restaurant would be hidden in a strip mall like this! Authentic European experience through the doors. The owners are a married couple with the husband in the front and the wife as the chef in the back. Classic French dishes executed very well with proper technique and delicious flavors. The mussels were my favorite although I rarely choose to eat seafood - which says a lot!! The escargot was buttery and soft. The bread was homemade with a stunning flower shaped butter which was well seasoned. They gave us an amuse bouche which was creamy vegetable soup - delicious! Scallops were seared nicely with a unique tangerine beurre blanc which complimented them well. Finished with a delicious gooey chocolate lava cake. The dinner, ambiance, and service were phenomenal. I would absolutely be back! read more

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Don't let the nondescript strip mall location fool you. The moment you walk through the doors of Antoine's, you're transported into a warm, charming Belgian-French dining experience. From the very beginning, you're greeted by the gregarious owner, who immediately makes you feel like you're a guest in his home. He's entertaining, genuinely friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. His enthusiasm and hospitality set the tone for the entire evening, and it's clear that the staff shares the same passion for creating an exceptional dining experience. Everyone works together seamlessly to make sure every guest feels welcomed and well cared for. We chose Antoine's to celebrate our 32nd wedding anniversary, and it couldn't have been a better choice. It's the perfect restaurant for a special occasion. The food was outstanding. We started with the mussels, and I've never seen such an extensive selection anywhere else--there must have been at least 10 different preparations to choose from. The duck and the scallops, both house specialties, were cooked perfectly and absolutely lived up to their reputation. To finish, we shared the French puff pastry filled with warm, melted Belgian chocolate. It was pure heaven and the perfect ending to an unforgettable meal. If you're looking for an authentic Belgian-French dining experience with incredible food and even better hospitality, Antoine's is a true hidden gem in Sarasota. Don't just take our word for it--go experience it for yourself. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Had a fabulous group dinner for 7 which could have been a challenge at another dining establishment. We had a very large, roomy table in a great location in the dining room which is a smaller, more intimate venue. We did not feel at all crowded. The service, atmosphere, and food could not have been better. Loved all the mussel choices which were excellent. The owner stopped by several times to make sure we were well taken care of and made all of us feel welcome and valued. The menu was varied and it is definitely a place I plan to return to. read more

The Food, service and ambience was the best I've had in Sarasota, Florida in my six years of living here and eating out frequently. I thoroughly enjoyed the scallops and my friends had the Chilean Seabass. Every single thing was perfectly prepared and tasted delicious. I can't wait to go back. read more

Antoine's Restaurant - My friends enjoying our amazing dinner. - French Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Probably our new favorite restaurant in Sarasota. Oliver and his team were charming and treated us like family. Here's my take--just trust Oliver's recommendations and go with it. Mussels are a must, we had the tartare and scallops as our mains. The dessert trio was shared and was also exceptional . Far exceeded expectations. read more

It is a lovely small place. The service is impeccable. The food is always amazing. They always take an extra step to make everything so special. They serve these little tea cups of homemade soup to get you started. The bread is amazing. The butter is cut into rose petals, Wednesday night is all you can eat muscles which is delicious. I had the lobster ravioli when we went and it was the best that I've ever had. We also had the escargot and they serve mushrooms in a sauce as an appetizer they were both delicious. The place is very small and we always go with a reservation. read more

Simply fabulous! Olivier and team provide impeccable service and Olivier makes it so much fun! A cozy little bistro hidden behind dark shades in a strip mall. Only about 10 tables so reservations are highly recommended. It feels like a cafe in southern France. The food is great- from the escargot "special" that was the best ever, prepared using a unique recipe by Chef (and boss) Angela, wife of Olivier. Fresh warm breads, salted carved butter, and a lovely amuse bouche bisque kicked off a wonderful dinner! We both ordered mussels- one curry and one blue cheese and almost ate the pot! Terrific! We brought our own wines, corkage is a reasonable $25, and shared with the entire staff. Dessert - creme brûlée was the perfect closure. A special place. read more

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They say you don't get the true measure of a restaurant until you have eaten there multiple times. Last night was our third trip to this one. If possible, it keeps getting better. You enter as a customer and leave as a friend. The wine selection is very good and we enjoyed a Sancerre, perfect for a French establishment. The smoked salmon stuffed sea bass enclosed in a pastry was simultaneously unique, delicious and unforgettable. Once you step inside, you can be in any Parisian bistro. It is intimate which adds to the appeal. The servers were very friendly, efficient and pleasant. This is our place for special occasions. read more

My son's and our favorite restaurant in Sarasota! Olivier knows our order down to a T!!! We love the escargot - big, juicy with the right amount of seasoning - you also get bread to soak up the yumminess of the garlicky butter goodness. After I finish the escargot, this becomes a second meal for my son with bread! We also love the steak tartare, plus the mussels done so many different ways. This is not a French restaurant - it's a Belgian one so the moules frites is dynamite! I occasionally deviate from the normal dishes and have ordered the filet (super tender and well-flavored including the veggies) and scallops. We also love their frites!!! We always end the meal with profiteroles - comes with 2 to an order. It's always fun to see Olivier and the staff, and get to experience his wife, Angela's cooking! read more

I took my husband here for his birthday because a colleague recommended it (her family goes here for all sorts of special occasions), and the restaurant did NOT disappoint! Olivier, the head of house, provides incredible service and is great at pairing wines with whatever you choose to eat (his food recommendations are on point, too!). The restaurant is known for its mussels (10 different kinds!), so if you like that, this is the place to go. The food is delicious, and the space has a romantic atmosphere. The restaurant is expensive, but it is perfect for a special occasion. read more

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What a pleasant surprise in the heart of Bradenton. Don't let the strip mall or outside deter you. Great food, service, and ambiance inside. We will be back! read more

Great food and great service! Highly recommend. The chef was very impressive and the front of the house wsa great.

My wife and I went for her birthday. It was our first visit to Antoine's. We had an excellent experience. Ambience, service, wine selection and food were all wonderful. We went on a Wednesday and it was unlimited mussels night with a choice of 5 different preparations to chose from. My wife had the halibut special and I had the mussels. We also shared an appetizer of escargot. Then we had a dessert trio which perfectly capped off the night. read more

Being a food snob from New York, there are very few restaurants in Sarasota that are worthy of me giving a 5 star review. Antoine's, however, is one of the few. It's the best of the best. A true gastronomical experience! The food is amazing. Very romantic setting. Fantastic wait staff. My wife and I shared a pot of garlic cream mussels as an appetizer. . They were perfectly prepared and so tender. The sauce wasn't heavy, yet creamy with the right amount of garlic. Very fragrant. We both had the Halibut special served with a mango salsa, mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. OMG, it was out of this world. We were stuffed so we skipped dessert. Dinner for 2 with 2 glasses of wine was about $200 plus tip. Well worth the price given the overall experience. We love this place! read more

Service excellent Food predictably good. Go for mussels!! Antoine is very entertaining Pleasant venue read more

Superb! This was our third visit to Antoine's and we were delighted once again with the consistent excellent food and service.

Wow! What a great experience. First the goat cheese salad was to die for. Then the mussels ohhhh the mussels! We had Angela's favorite and the flavor was just delicious. Then we moved on to the filet wrapped with puff pastry and stuffed with blue cheese and it was done to perfection. And last but certainly not least was the profiterole with homemade ice cream and Belgium chocolate! OMG!!!!! It was amazing with the cappuccino! We will definitely be back!! read more

The service was spot on we waited for nothing. The appetizers were excellent. I had Chilean sea bass and it was cooked perfectly. Afterwards we had the dessert sampler and I have to say, I wanted to order one of each. This little hidden gem is well worth looking for. I will definitely be returning again as soon as I have a reason to celebrate something and share the experience with others. Try it ! You will not be disappointed ! read more

Food is incredible. Service impeccable. Truly great ambiance. Don't t be fooled by to strip center store front. We almost did a drive by but took a chance. Holy crap glad we did read more

Service is great. One of the owners waits on you while his wife cooks! Best steak-tartare I've ever had. The duck and mussels were yummy as well, however it is a bit pricy (just fyi). It is in a strip mall but once you get inside it doesn't feel like it. read more

PLEASE READ: It has been a couple of years since we have been to Sarasota. On our last visit, we discovered Antoine's and had a wonderful meal and time there. When returning this year, we brought our daughters along, and it was a must visit destination for us. We eat out a lot, and our experience at this restaurant stands out among the many hundreds of restaurants we visit. So often, here in America, the restaurant experience has become canned, you know the scene: music turned up so loud that you can't hear the people that you came to spend time with. A menu overflowing with so many options that not many of them can actually be exceptional, and servers who are just filling in between jobs. This is where Antoine's is a standout - not only is the food phenomenal, but the overall dining experience is what dining experiences were meant to be: a warm, friendly atmosphere, the sound of friendly chatter, a host who cares about his patrons and amazing food. So different from the typical run-them-through, serve mediocre food and move onto the next patron business model that has become so accepted by most Americans. If you want to experience dining out the way it was meant to be, go and see for yourself. read more

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Just a delightful hidden gem tucked away in a strip center. Don't be fooled! Superior food, service and ambiance. Never anything resembling a bad(or just good)experience here. read more

From entering to exit world class. First time here and it won't be the last. Mushroom, Goat Cheese Salad, Burrata, and Steak Tartare as appetizer were all prepared beautifully and tasted amazing. My wife and her friend had the Chilean Seabass special and everything on that plate was just perfect. My friend had the Filet Mignon and he said it was just mouthwatering. I had the Curry Mussels. The broth, the vegetables and the mussels were just to die for. We finished with Crème Brûlée and Profiteroles and that was one happy ending. Classic on point service delivery from Antoine and his team and all that came out of the kitchen beautiful and tastefully prepared by Chef Angela. Absolutely worth visiting. Kudos!! read more

Always a wonderful experience. Angela is super woman. Can't wait to return next week after moving from SRQ 4 years ago.

Antoine's is a really lovely spot. We were very warmly greeted by the host who I assumed was Antoine. In looking at the reviews, I'm now assuming he was Oliver. Whoops! Our dinner was delicious. The food was perfect. My husband had the mussels and I had the fish of the day. It was the best grouper I ever had. All the servers worked together to make sure we were taking care of. I will never go to Sarasota without booking a table at Antoine's. read more

Went on a date night with my husband here recently, and I sure picked the right place! We felt more than welcomed by the owner, Ollie. His wife, Angela is the chef and turns out she makes everything from scratch herself! We got started with a menu of delightful dishes to explore! A little soup starter was delicious and hot and yummy, warm out of the oven roll! With the pretty flower shaped butter, that I actually dug into myself! Of course French and escargot to me go together like my husband and I, just perfect! The food was all a delight to our pallet. As well as the fresh coffee my husband had. I've added some pictures . It was an enjoyable food experience! We will be back. Definitely getting the muscles next time, it was like art, just watching everything come out of the kitchen, in the perfect vessels! Wish I could've taken pictures of everyone's plates coming out... Just beautiful! #datenights #anniversary16yearsober read more

Antoine's Restaurant - Even the butter came out, artistically shaped into a flower! - French Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Was recommended by our neighbor. It was phenomenal. The owner is personable and entertaining. The wine was superb. The vegetable bisque was great. The tomato mussels were outstanding. The owner also brought french bread to dip in the gravy. I had the U8 scallops and my wife had the special lobster raviolis. Both were amazing. Had the cappuccino. Also had the excellent hot belgium lava cake. A MUST GOO TO FRENCH RESTAURANT. Cheers. read more

ABSOLUTELY EXQUISITE!!! Do not judge this book by its cover, or else you will miss out on amazing food - the restaurant is nestled in a plaza & you almost wouldn't know it was there. Fine French cuisine carefully prepared with outstanding flavors & presentation...all with impeccable service. I'd give this place 10 stars, if possible. read more

It's been four years and I stand by my original review. Antoine's is INCREDIBLE. An absolute must if you're in Sarasota. Short of licking the plate, we crushed our meals. We ordered the mussels for an appetizer, basically soaked all the bread we could get our hands on in the delicious creamy garlic sauce. I ordered the scallops again and regret nothing. Still amazing. The risotto is just next level with the depth of flavors. Angela is an amazing chef. She is an incredible woman who has it all going on! read more

We have eaten at this restaurant every year when we have traveled to Sarasota and have previously posted rave reviews. Unless you are a local frequent diner, you will be greeted with the exact mechanically rote comments about the wife, the chef, the boss. After several visits, the patter sounds tedious and insincere. The menu claims to offer Steak Tartare "prepared to order" which in any other restaurant means "specially made according to the customer's specifications." In France, the customer has a variety of options for ordering and dressing tartare de boeuf including aller-retour or lightly seared. When I attempted to order this, I was told that the steak tartare is only made one way and that my order would require his wife to "use a second pan." When I asked why the menu stated "prepared to order,"the response was "because my wife does not prepare it until you order it. Perhaps my English is not so good." Since the restaurant has been open for 13 years, this hardly seems to justify the inaccuracy of the menu. To make matters worse, we went on Monday which is all you can eat mussel night. We sat waiting for 45 minutes before an amuse bouche arrived at our table as dozens of steam pots whizzed past. We ordered grilled octopus, seared grouper, and sautéed duck breast. (In retrospect, I should have suggested that my steak tartare be prepared in the pan in which the duck would be prepared). Although ordered medium rare, the duck was overcooked. The potatoes dauphinois were creamy but skimpy on garlic and Gruyère cheese. The baguette was gummy and inauthentic. read more

We went to Antoine's again last night to celebrate my birthday. By far my favorite restaurant in Sarasota. The first class service begins as soon as you walk in and are greeted by the owner and host, Olivier, and continues right through the moment you finish your evening there. We were first served an amuse-bouche of mixed vegetable soup which was absolutely delicious. My wife started with the Goat Cheese Salad, with the Goat Cheese wrapped inside warm, flaky pastry, which was amazing. I started, as always, with the Escargot, which is among the best I have ever had. For Entree's, my wife had the Filet Mignon, also wrapped in puff pastry with blue cheese filling, which was INCREDIBLE. I, as always, had the Steak Tartare, which is so fresh and delicious, that I can't bring myself to order anything else. (I'm a creature of habit) To top it off we had the Dessert Trio, and chose the Profiteroles, Chocolate Mousse, and Crème Brûlée. It would be easier to choose my favorite child than my favorite of the desserts. All were equally incredible. Add several glasses of Tawny Port to the mix, and it all came together to create the most perfect evening. I could not recommend Antoine's more highly than that. read more

From the time you enter you are greeted like an old friend. The ambiance is classy as is the attentive service. Nice perks include soup before your salads or appetizers and fresh warm Bread and butter. Everything is beautifully presented and silverware is exchanged between courses. Being a French restaurant, the sauces make this place special. The all you can eat Monday mussels( 5 different ways) night remains. We could only consume one bucket tonight but it remains excellent. The French fries that accompany the mussels are worth the price alone; No room for dessert but during November and December, chocolate truffles are given which are incredibly rich and decadent. A great dining experience you should try. Glad they seem to have weathered the Covid shutdown earlier this Spring. read more

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Wonderful food and awesome service!! They were very personable and our every need was met. We will definitely be going back!!

This was our first visit and our only regret is that we didn't go to Antoine's sooner. The food was truly amazing, beginning with the appetizer specials of escargot (which was over the top) and the fresh and delicious Caesar salad. My husband had the duck entree, which was perfectly cooked and was finished with a heavenly mushroom sauce. I had the halibut special and it was also well prepared and wonderful. We finished with a trio dessert, providing three unique and fabulous offerings. And, of course you can't have dessert without espresso, which was great. I haven't yet mentioned the bold yet very smooth French wine that we selected, and it was the perfect pairing with our food. Finally, the service was helpful and very professional and the ambiance was intimate and perfect. We will definitely be back. read more

when you step into Antoine's you enter another world. You are greeted immediately like an old and valued friend. That is the least of it. Angela, the Chef and wife of the Host (Olivier) has never, that I've known, prepared a bad meal. Her seafood is perfect. As in perfectly prepared, sized and presented. Many know this restaurant for their Mussels. To limit your experience to just Mussels is to deprive yourself of Angela's talents. I can go on, BUT, you really need to experience this restaurant yourself, to understand fully. My words cannot do it justice. You will not be disappointed. read more

Went to Antoine's for date night with my lovely. Color me thoroughly impressed. The food was absolutely spectacular, Oliver (one of the owners and the man with a wicked stash) was definite pleasure, very welcoming and made sure everyone felt welcome and it was their pleasure to server us. Very intimate as there is limited seating reservations a a definite must. Oliver made recommendations that his wife Angela (the chef) made for specials that night. One of which my wife elected... Halibut that night, cooked perfectly with I believe a a cauliflower mousse. I order Angela's favorite mussels... all I can say is delicious. It is a bit pricy, but well worth it for the ambiance and gourmet cooking. read more

Perhaps the most unlikely location one could find or more importantly would find. From the moment you step into Antoine's you passed from a typical 80's strip plaza into Belgium. Many European folk claim the best Culinary traditions come from Belgium. Antoine's is all at once a place that is half French and half Dutch. The best of both in my humble opinion. The Host Oliver, himself a bigger then life Restauranteur greets each Guest like an old friend who has returned from a long journey and now they are finally Home. Quite Honestly the smells the flavors the attentive but not officious Service Staff operate like as a well oiled Netherlands Machine and the Kitchen like a French Guide Michelin bistro. We sampled the Belgian Endive Tarte, the Grilled Octopus, and the House made Burrata. All three were tasty and well presented. The Chef, his Wife the Boss is a master of Presentation and a seriously talented Chef. There's a respectable Wine list with the usual expectations and some nice unknown bottles available that are memorable. We all opted for the Monday Mussels Specials, served along with real as they can be Belgian Frittes, the only thing missing was perhaps some lemon aioli for the Frittes. Two of us ordered The Dessert Trio and was as delightful as the current Sarasota Weather. The third one of us had the Belgian Chocolate Mousse. If you are in the Sarasota or Venice area this is worth finding . Antoine's to me is like a trip back in time to a time when people Dined rather then ate. read more

My husband and I visited Antoine's for our second time on my birthday and, for a Wednesday night, we were very glad we had reservations. We were greeted immediately by the owner/host Olivier and were seated within a moment. This tiny gem is in a small strip center across the street from Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, FL. but once inside, you're in France! The owner/chef Angela Georges prepares all of the meals personally and with expert care, I cannot say enough! Everything we had was superb and the staff was attentive, professional and friendly. We highly recommend Antoine's! read more

When we pulled in the parking lot we were a little concerned, but as soon as we opened the door that quickly changed. Inside you'll see the cozy, sophisticated bistro they market. My husband had the curry mussels and said they were the best he'd ever had! The mushroom sauce addition is a MUST HAVE accompaniment for the perfectly prepared filet. Service was friendly and thoughtful. We will be back! read more

We finally had a chance to try this amazing restaurant. We went on a Wednesday and got to experience "Mussel Mania". The food and service were amazing. Olivier is a wonderful host, server and overall ambassador. He made great suggestions for mussels, as well as appetizers and dessert. We can't wait to go back! read more