We celebrated a wonderful birthday dinner here…read more They start you off with complimentary bread basket - the warm raisins walnut bread was my favorite with the butter. We shared everything and the waitress was so helpful in the dish order to come out. Both the seasonal and Caesar salads were really good, and the octopus appetizer was a step above most places with its tender meat and slightly sweet sauce. The 40 oz tomahawk deal was delicious and came with the 2 salads and 2 sides. We got the Brussel sprouts (I really enjoyed this but it got a little too salty as I kept eating it) and the caramelized sweet potatoes (much too sweet for our taste but still tasty). It also comes with a grilled onion and homemade sauce that was a nice complement. The red snapper was good but the chilesan sea bass on risotto outshine it. Both the bass itself (so tender) and the risotto (delicious use of lobster and creaminess) shined through. They surprised us with a complimentary chocolate cake for the birthday girl. It was a little dry but not bad. We also got a key lime tart to share and it comes with a towering meringue. Again, a little too sweet for our liking but flavor was good. Lastly, I got the honey keeper mocktail which was the best drink of the bunch. My companions got the cucumber and strawberry basil lemonade cooler but both were too sweet. Another got the Bella basil - be aware, it is quite heavy with the Tequila. All in all, a fantastic dinner and the service was impeccable. There is complimentary valet so don't forget a cash tip.

They were able to cook everything for me in non-soy oil…read more Every part of our experience was great. We arrived for our res, and choose to eat "outside" which is a covered atrium with trees. At night the lights come on. I'm glad we chose the outside dining, inside was a bit dark and there was someone playing music which could be loud for some. Our server was fantastic, truly someone with the gift for service, and the rest of the staff who served also good. The manager came by to say hi and check in, which is a hallmark of a great restaurant. It's a pricey place, but worth every penny. We had the sea bass, red snapper, & crab cakes and a side of mushrooms. Everything was YUM! Even the mushrooms evoked a yummmm with every bite. The only item that wasn't very good was the bread, not much flavor & a bit dry, but I didn't want to fill up on that anyway. No food pics because it was too good to wait! A great place to celebrate for a special evening.

This place is great. They have an awesome bar on one side and restaurant on the other. We sat in…read morethe private room with our larger group. All of the drinks are great and interesting (shout out to Diors, the bartender!). For apps, we had the mussels, bread service, and duck wings. Do not skip the duck wings - they were a great portion, the meat fell off the bone, and the flavor was phenomenal! For dinner, the group ordered the ribeye, shrimp and grits, chicken sandwich, pork ragu, and fish sandwich. The crowd favorites were the fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, and shrimp and grits. Great spot in downtown Sarasota!

Updated Visit: We went to recreate and celebrate our anniversary and we were a disappointed with…read moreour food and the libations served as they were very acrid smelling and tasting. They drinks were remade but unfortunately the taste didn't move very much from its original state, perhaps that's how the Spritz tastes? The pork ragú this time was missing that je ne sais quoi. Perhaps a change in recipe? The server too, they were missing that dazzle that Connor had provided and fell flat with her personality. All in all, the experience wasn't as illustrious as the first go around. Previous Experience: From the door being opened for us, to the moment we walked out, the experience at State Street was celestial. The libations were on point and I thoroughly enjoyed two orders of the Holla Peña, it had a wicked nice kick! Their fresh, homemade bread was excellent and served with a nice side of salted butter. My date took the special. The filet with the dauphine pommes and enjoyed it very much. She couldn't stop smiling. I had the Pork Ragu and I'll say...it is something I'll fantasize about for sometime to come. LOL It was CHOICE. Our server Connor was so polite, timely, knew how to read cues and overall made it the best experience out dining in a while. It's all how you take care of patrons with pacing and knowing your menu. He also had some friendly recommendations for the rest of our date and couldn't have asked for better time. We will be back.

I celebrated my birthday at B&B Chop House with family, and we had an amazing experience! The food…read morewas absolutely top-notch! There was not one thing on our plates that wasn't delicious. Everything was seasoned and prepared perfectly. We also enjoyed the live entertainment, which made the night even more special. The staff was friendly, attentive, and truly made us feel welcomed. The atmosphere is beautiful and perfect for celebrating special moments. We had an awesome time and will definitely be back!

Our friends raved about this place and their Wednesday prime rib special. So we joined them last…read morenight. One of the worst restaurant experiences of my life. We had 7 pm reservations and were sat immediately with bread and water. Then 2 different servers came by to say hello, but I'm not your server. 20 minutes later a server came by we placed drink orders and asked if we could also order prime rib. She said I'll just get your drinks then I'll come back for your order, we still have plenty of prime rib.. 30 minutes later, still no drinks. We flag her down, she says I have bad news, we just ran out of prime rib. It took an hour to get our one round of drinks. We oaid for the drinks and left to have a real dinner elsewhere.

Of course I had to go back to Ocean Prime this time I went with really good friend and my…read moregirlfriend in our server Amanda took great care of us. And let me tell you the food did not disappoint just like always. And such a beautiful restaurant. Everything has so much flavor the steak melted right in your mouth Everything was cooked perfectly and I always have to get the black truffle mac & cheese side. It's the best.

Deducting a star because our server was great until after we ordered our food…read more... There was a table across from us that knew the staff and celebrating engagement. So basically all the staff members were attentive to their table, from free desserts, taking pictures etc. We sat around and waited for our server so much that the lady who picks up the plates had to bring us a dessert menu so I can pick out my birthday dessert. I thought she should get all the tips because she seemed to be the only one attentive.... Anyways -- Visited ocean prime for my birthday, this was my first time visiting. Aesthetically is low light, very romantic, fancy, I loved it! We were seated and immediately serviced which I thought was great, depending the tables around you it can get pretty loud. We ordered the vegetable roll, parm truffle fries, truffle Mac & cheese (no lobster) and the Cesar salad. - I ordered the mocktail bee squeeze which is basically a lemonade with honey, unfortunately I did not like this too much, the honey after taste was weird. 0/10 - Mac & Cheese was creamy. And cooked really well, no overpowering of flavors overall 10/10 (shareable) - Parm truffle fries - HUGE fries, not sure how they cut the potatoes this big lol but they were massive. Cooked really well & the cheese was fresh. (Shareable) 7/10 - Cesar salad - so good, I loved the Cesar dressing and the parm crunchy cheese on top. - veggie roll - this was interesting to me as I expected a different kind of normal roll lol with nori etc. but this was refreshing, light and delicious. Can def share this too it was a big roll with 12 pieces. 10/10 I ordered the warm butter cake and it was delicious the ice cream on top of the warm cake, the tang from the raspberry syrup. 10/10!!! I would return again and hopefully have a more attentive server and hopefully everyone can get the same top level service as well.

We had dinner here while in Sarasota. It's a lovely restaurant in a nondescript location on…read moreLongboat Key- easy to get to and easy parking. Family owned and run- the decor is lovely! It's a Prix Fixe meal- 3 courses of which you have the option to choose 1app, 1 entree and a dessert, everything is made in house by the chef/owner. The food was great - as if you were dining in France . The service was excellent- Sam was pleasant, personable and gave us great recommendations. We will definitely back! The beef Wellington was the best! Chef and his lovely wife were a pleasure!

Madison Blanche must one of the only white table cloth restaurants in longboat key, and they don't…read moretake that for granted. The elegance of the dining room atmosphere, the wait staff, and presentation of the food was not overlooked and executed to a level where you can tell the staff truly cares about the diner's experience. The pre fixe menu is simple enough to not get lost in, and wide enough to keep you coming back for more. Everything we ordered was delicious, unique, and contained a French twist. The special was tilefish, we ordered several kinds of seafood including lobster, crab, and snapper while I had the lamb saddle. Personally speaking the blue crab avocado appetizer was something I had to order because of all the pictures I had seen, and it did not disappoint. The romulade alongside the dish gave it a fresh, elegant bite which was rich but bright. The Colorado lamb saddle had the texture of a well prepared filet mignon perfectly baked inside of a puff pastry. I was calling it a lamb wellington for fun, but that may have been the most I have ever enjoyed a lamb dish. It was hearty, and perfectly balanced between tender meat, crisp crust, and savory sauce. The pineapple dessert was light, refreshing, and felt like a unique cross between a tangy desert and a sweet airy coconut whipped ice cream. I was however very jealous of the others that ordered the rich chocolate soufflé. 10/10. I would say this is a necessary experience for anyone that lives in the area.

Absolutely fabulous home cooked meal. Located in an unassuming strip mall. We were greeted by…read moreAllesandro, he's the son of the owner chefs. He could not have been any nicer. The food was absolutely spectacular! Probably the best eggplant Parmesan I've ever tasted! The tiramisu was equally special. Fantastic meal and dining experience.

Excellent restaurant! Our second visit even better than our first…read more Bruschetta was delicious and artistically displayed. Slight tendency for tomatoes to fall off but really good, Lasagna very tasty. The winner was the shellfish and pasta. We will all likely order that next time. Good house wines. Split tiramisu for dessert. Super light and flavorful. Alfredo took very good care of us. We will return!

Wonderful service by Rachel. Food was outstanding. The new room and music during dinner relaxing…read more Can't wait to return!!

Will return. It's more of a full restaurant than a wine bar…read more We've - Shrimp-escargot - Eggplant Napoleon - Pork osso - Toscana Sangiovese - Cerevelli Chianti The portions are large, hot, and delicious, as are the bread and pesto. I particularly like the pork: off the bone soft. Not too crazy about their wine glasses: thick and sturdy. We came from the Sarasota Open (tennis) at IMG, which is about a 10-minute drive away. The surrounding area is yet to be developed. We're happy to find this little gem. Feeling like a huge family with their daughters working the room efficiently - thanks, girls. Diners are mostly seniors. By 6:20, the inner dining area is packed.

Great food and atmosphere.. High class service. Formal-friendly servers ...We go back there every 2…read moremonths or so.. Never been disappointed ...

I heard Great things about Michael John's and it did not disappoint. We had a great dinner the…read moreother night atmosphere was upscale. Madison and Savanna gave us a very good service. Everything we ate was delicious. They started with bread, service and a little cup of delicious soup as a pallet starter. Appetizer we had calamari that was very flavorful. Definitely the star of the show for me was the Chicken Marsala bursting with flavor. The sides of mashed potato and green beans were equally delicious. Highly recommend having dinner at Michael John's. Looking forward to coming back!