Sophie's is Sarasota's best secret nestled inside Saks. The staff is amazing and the food has never…read morelet us down. It is like sitting inside Hudson's from my Michigan days. I am also thankful that they are NOT closing!!!!

My husband and I recently had the pleasure if dining at Sophie's, in Saks Fifth Avenue in Sarasota…read more What an amazing experience. The decor both inside and outside so chic. We had Matty as our waitress. She was spot on with top notch service and a wonderful personality. We started with a bread basket of assorted toppings, delicious. He had the Tai chicken. Well prepared and perfect with seasoning. I had on of the best burger ever. Cooked and seasoned perfectly at medium rare with tasty fries. The manager checked on us several times, a nice touch you don't see anymore. If you happen to be in the area at the mall, I highly recommend this restaurant. You will not be disappointed. We will be back.

Shopping at UTC....stopped into The Cheesecake Factory for a lunch. The restaurant wasn't…read moreovercrowded and we found our way to the hostess station to be seated. We were greeted and seated and began to review the massive menu, and I opted for an oriental bowl with steak on it. The bowl arrived relatively quickly and was a welcome change from normal restaurant food....almost like it was healthy . The waitress kept our sodas filled and the loud atmosphere was actually quite nice - it allowed for good conversation and even some laughs.

When we arrived around 8:00 PM on August 1, 2026, the young Asian woman working at the front desk…read morewas extremely rude and unfriendly. She never greeted us, spoke to us with an attitude, and made us feel like we were an inconvenience. We waited 40 minutes for our table, only to be seated right next to the entrance where there was a strong draft every time the door opened. We politely asked if we could move to another available table, but she rudely told us we would have to wait another 20 minutes. A hostess should be trying to accommodate guests whenever possible, not dismiss them so disrespectfully. To make matters worse, the restrooms were in terrible condition. The trash bins were overflowing.

Best salmon I ever tasted. Lobster bisquel was excellent. That veggies were done perfectly, not too…read moresoft and not too hard.

Visited during lunch hours, this was my first time and will say it was great!…read more Our server was friendly, attentive, quick and helpful. I ordered the lunch special Cesar's salad with tomato pizza and side order of Mac & cheese. Everything tasted good, light and fresh made a perfect lunch. I got the blueberry lemon dessert shot as a birthday dessert and it was delicious. So light and airy overall 10/10

Love this place ! We have taken family here visiting, date nights, quick lunches etc. The service…read moreis always fast , the place is clean and cute and BUSY, but they keep up! The drinks are great and the beer is a great deal. Well keep coming back forsure. The Ahi app is to die for!

Definitely a disappointment this time! We went at 6:30pm tonight (Friday). The place was very…read morebusy but we were able to make an online reservation as we were pulling into the mall. We were greeted immediately upon arriving and sat right away. Our server, Justin, arrived at our table immediately. He was very friendly, professional and sincere. And with OUT being annoying, was vigilant in getting our drink orders and then our food decisions. We chose the chicken fingers & fries app, 2 burgers and a Cobb salad. Justin then asked if we wanted all the food together or he'll wait 3 minutes after our chicken finger app. We chose for him to order our entrees after the app was delivered. LITERALLY, LITERALLY 30 seconds after he walked away from our table, our chicken finger appetizer was delivered. WAYYYYYY to quickly we all thought, and we were right. Both the chicken fingers and fries were BARELY warm! They basically just sent us out an order that was very obviously sitting under the warmer TOO LONG! Shame on them for 'selling' dead food. Justin came by and apologized and took the plate. After a few minutes, the plate came out again, NOT hot but warmer/hotter than the first one. Our entrees were delivered about 5 minutes later. The burgers were cooked perfectly to what we asked for and the salad was cold. Now the sides we ordered with our burgers: Sweet potato fries, NOT hot and crunchy and served with pieces of their fried Brussel sprouts on the bottom. The other burger had Onion Ring as a side. WARM, NOT HOT, soft not crunchy, and just overall nasty. We were hungry and I did not complain when Justin checked back with us. Overall, the problem was anything fried. So whoever worked the 'inside' and 'outside' kitchen windows obviously were just grabbing anything that they needed to 'sell'. Bathrooms were clean but this was the first time that I had bad food. I personally feel that this was a completely avoidable situation...and I blame kitchen staff for not taking the time to serve their normally very good food. There are soooooo many other restaurants now in the area, they can't afford to take short cuts with their food!

Super yummy whole food place. Reminded me of a chipotle style restaurant where you build your bowl…read morein real time. I was super happy with my quinoa, carrot, Brussels and chicken bowl. Happy to find this place while I was in town. Felt good after eating this real food.

Came in for lunch and ordered rice, chicken, mac and cheese, and carrots. The Mac and cheese was my…read morefave, the carrots were good except some of the major burned ones which I picked out. The chicken was alright at first but then I could tell soon enough that it was pretty salty. I didn't care for the additional sauce options. I chose a white balsamic vinaigrette and a garlic aioli which is so much garlic. Customer service was fine they answered all my questions on what everything was. There's no labels or signs that say what the item is. Unless u follow the menu word for word which is not possible when u have to decide faster. Ambiance - this one is my favorite compared to the Tampa and St. Pete location. I do like the variety of items and that they do work with local farms.

Very classy, but casual, white tablecloth/napkin spot…read more Welcoming staff. We were a party of 6 with varied tastes, but we each had great options. Welcoming staff, delicious food options, with extensive Wine List. Reasonably priced with plenty of options. Fantastic, huge desserts!!! Our server was wonderful!! (Sorry I forgot her name). She recognized my sister from a previous restaurant she worked at. Easy to see why this place is so successful.....we'll be back, for sure!!!

Fantastic place. Make a reservation…read more Definitely fresh pasta. Hard to choose between the Bucatini Bolognese, Spag Meatballs, and Short Rib Garganelli! Service impeccable Will be back.

We had the halibut special with crab, the rainbow trout, and the ribeye. The halibut was…read morespectacular. Melted in your mouth. The trout was very good; the dill sauce was a great accent. Both came with a kale and quinoa salad which was refreshing with a hint of heat. A+. Unfortunately the ribeye initially was overdone. My partner ordered medium rare, and although the steak was flavorful, there was no pink in sight and it was slightly tough. After a few minutes, when our server checked in, we let him know, a manager came over soon after, and he said he would have it redone. It took longer than expected, and the other two of us were done eating before it arrived. In fact, I was panicked that the steak would again be overdone as some time had passed, and I said that to the server. But the steak was perfectly done when it arrived. To make up for the lateness, the manager offered us a dessert. We had the key lime and it was amazing. Surprisingly but appreciatively we were comped the steak. They made it right and that is important. Service was good. I did run out of water a few times. My only real complaint there was the server should have asked us to cut into the steak right away. I wish all restaurants did this. This is our second time here. We were here last year and had a great meal then as well. We will be back.

Apparently this place has been here for about a year or so. So, decided to try it! First thing i…read morenoticed was the bar and the upscale decor. There were at least three hostesses/waiters/tresses greeting us at the door. It's more of an adult environment. Very nice! We ordered an app, the cornbread, their claim to fame. And it certainly was fantastic!!! I had the cowboy salad. It was all chopped up just how I like my salads. Perfect amount of ingredients, they didn't skimp! The only issue, and I could have asked for more, was they should bring a small side of dressing when they bring the salads out. Regardless the salad was yummy! The prices were steep but not any more than you would expect to pay in an upscale restaurant, $23. And, what I appreciated was they DO NOT INCLUDE AN AUTO GRATUITY! YAY!!! Overall the experience was outstanding; environment was beautiful, service was good, food was delicious. We will be back, many times I'm sure!

Ambiance / Is outstanding and on Sundays there's amazing chill live music by the most adorable…read morecouple. I'll be back just for this alone. **Please be sure to tip them to show your appreciation of the elegance they add to your experience, they are excellent creative artists after all.** Food / Very good. Elevated presentations and falvorful. I have never had a questionable meal here. Service / Always outstanding and perfectly timed. Great balance of attentiveness and privacy. Parking / Plentiful and complimentary (unmetered & free) Exterior & Interior / Giving elevated, dark moody vibes inside. Outside: bright, sunny, breezy and chill patio vibes. Wonderful balance depending on your mood.

PHENOMENAL service and food! Atmosphere is awesome too. Housemade bread was light and delicious. We…read moreordered the Halibut w/risotto and Chicken Paillard w/ French fries. Got a key lime pie slice to go. The alcohol drinks were fantastic! Pineapple pisco sour drink was amazing! Will be back!

On a liquor run to UTC mall and decided to try out this place... I'd stopped one before and they…read morewere slammed with people waiting but figured during the week it would be quieter. I was right - I think there was maybe half a dozen people at the bar and only that many tables occupied. Grabbed a seat at the bar, ordered a Coke and looked at the menu ... on the back of the menu is the specials. I ordered the burger, a Caesar salad and the drink is included. The bartender swapped out my Coke without asking - nice when they keep an eye on your drink and make sure you don't go thirsty! I seriously think the salad was delivered in less than a minute by someone out of the kitchen. It was a basic Caesar but fresh and decorated with croutons and cheese... it was good. Next out was the burger, it was cooked right, dressed up all fancy and came with fries. The fries didn't need any salt, whatever they put on them was plenty. All in all a great stop - definitely want to come back and try some other things...nice sports bar.

Exactly what I expected which is a good thing when it comes to sports bars. Service was great, kind…read morestaff and quick turnaround with all orders. But sadly the strawberry lemonade made in house was terrible and I couldn't finish it. The Caesar salad was great nothing fancy just simple Caesar. My boneless wings were dry and lacked sauce which is too bad because the sauce was really good. Fries were great and my wife's cheesesteak was tasty. Wasn't expecting a 5 star experience and overall the meal was enjoyable. Not looking to go back anytime soon but I wouldn't be opposed to watch a game at the bar and getting some apps.

Great service and great food! Will definitely be coming back the next time I'm in town!!read more

The food here is first and foremost FRESH and solidly reliable…read more I have come breakfast, lunch and dinner with my family (young and old) and have never been disappointed. There is something for everyone and the flavors and dishes are delicious. I am sorry grateful for a restaurant that prioritizes healthy and fresh options that are also tasty. There is no comparison in UTC!