Love their food, love their staff, love their building. You'll find it quiet sometimes, then the next time it will be very busy. There is nice outdoor seating, a fun bar area and of course the beautiful old bar upstairs. Great Happy Hour. One of my go-to's! read more

Went on a Thursday evening with a friend (had a reservation). It was to hot to sit outside so we sat inside. Lovely decor and cute drink menu. I ordered the Tempura SWEET POTATO Bao Buns (without the eel sauce) as my appetizer and the Vegetable Udon bowl as my main meal. My friend ordered two sushi rolls and a sashimi. She said the fish was very fresh. When my Bao buns arrived with a sauce I had to question the server to see if this was a different sauce or the eel sauce and she said, oops, they must have missed the note so she took it back and a few minutes later brought out another one without the sauce. Side note- i had tried calling the restaurant earlier in the day to confirm they can accomodate vegetarian options and I never received a phone call back. read more

Great atmosphere and cool vibe... would come here, over any larger entity! Speakeasy bar check Freshest sushi Quality service and friendly staff We will be back! read more

Attended a large women's event upstairs. We started out downstairs at the bar & the male bartender was great at accommodating a full bar of women with separate checks. The interior was very nice with lots of dark wood & brick. We then were seated upstairs & the A/C was not working - it was VERY hot. The 2 waitresses worked very hard to take care of us & ensured waters were poured & menus provided. Note - they do HH at the tables but don't advertise it. Make sure to ask for it as you will save $4 on a glass of wine! My $20 sushi was pathetic. Hardly any yellowtail in it & very small. They also charge a CC fee. Due to these issues, I would not return for any food but for a cocktail, sure! read more

Rose & Ivy - This is a $20 sushi roll / where is the yellowtail? Totally overpriced - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Disappointing. Will never eat sushi in a place not run by Asians. Service charge for using a credit card is wrong. Covid is over. read more

Great service and great atmosphere. The upper level, where we were seated, featured a live pianist and a bar behind which the sushi chefs worked. Although the shumai dumplings were rather small, their flavor was delicious. The sushi rolls however was fresh and its portion sizes were right on par. To round it all off, the espresso martini I ordered was nice and strong. Good solid sushi place in my opinion. read more

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Food was mid, prices were high. Server, owner, and hostess were are all extremely nice though. Ambiance is fun. Willing to give this place another try just in case this was a one off experience. Ordered: surprise mocktail, it was fruity and tasted good but was also $10. Chicken karaage, this was not crunchy at all and had zero seasoning. Didn't even taste like they put salt on it. Chicken was tender. My sushi roll, the hamachi yuzu...was mainly cucumber and a small roll. Honestly, insane for $19. My friend's roll the Pineapple Street looked so good and definitely was worth $19. Spent $50+ the whole night to eat soft chicken and rolls that needed to be dunked in yum yum sauce for flavor. Friend raved about both her apps and her roll so maybe I just made the wrong choices but I wouldn't recommend the chicken or the roll that I got. read more

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Love this place. The staff is so nice and the food is hands down amazing. In particular the owner, Raff, is very nice. I was concerned a little by the past reviews, but let me tell you, I personally, had such an enjoyable experience. I would give it 6 stars if I could. read more

We came here our first night of vacation and I was highly disappointed the atmosphere the service and the food was just blah

Very good variety, sushi, begs , salads, seafood. On and on the menu goes. Service was adequate. The ambience is what keeps the package together. Front entrance so very appealing. Old and attractive structure. Try it you will like it. read more

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Known for the sushi and now I know why. A little pricey but quality is excellent and portion sizes are decent. Service was excellent and the place is cute and has a cool vibe. read more

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First of all the food here is to die for!!!!! Everything was so fresh and so delicious! I had the shrimp and scallops entrée, and I couldn't believe how amazing it was. We had edamame for an appetizer with the cheesecake for dessert... we will definitely be coming back here... My daughter had the crispy tuna and she loved it so much. The ambience is very, very cozy and artistic. And our service was absolutely amazing. Our server's name was Marina and we recommend that you ask for Marina when you come. ;) read more

Rose & Ivy - We had the house Pinot Grigio !!!!! Delicious!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We had an event downtown and made a reservation for dinner here after. Started was gyoza. Nice flavor and just a small bite to share. I was in the mood for sushi and went with the School of Rock roll. It was very good, loved the flavors and the eel sauce schmear on the plate. It was plenty of food. Fun energetic vibe, food service was good and came out fast! read more

We sat at the bar for happy hour and everything was outstanding They feature a variety of eclectic apps all delicious Great value on the beverages and the bartender was top notch This is a great location and atmosphere You have to check it out but don't steal my seat at the bar! read more

5 STARS I cannot say enough good things about Rose & Ivy! We came in with a party of 16 the same day, and they somehow managed to accommodate us without missing a beat. The food was phenomenal--I ordered the crispy tuna and sushi, which was super fresh and delicious. My sister had the steak, which was hands down the most flavorful steak I've ever tried. What really made the experience special was the owner's hospitality. He kept checking in to make sure everything was perfect and was genuinely friendly. When he found out it was my twin sister's and my birthday, he personally walked us upstairs to the restored speakeasy (such a cool, historic touch!) and treated us all to a round of lemon drop shots. The atmosphere, the incredible food and drinks, and the above-and-beyond service made this a night to remember. Anytime we're back in the area, Rose & Ivy will be our first stop. Highly recommend! read more

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I decided to go back to Rose and Ivy after a previously poor experience. This visit was a full 180 from last time! Vibes were on point upstairs and everything on the menu we had was excellent. Happy to report that my past experience was a one off. I'll be putting Rose and Ivy back in the rotation for friend dinners and date nights. Bonus points for the piano player upstairs setting the mood without overpowering conversations at the tables read more

The food was amazing and the service excellent. Great table on the sidewalk! The variety of food on the menu was great to see. We might go back again this week to try it again. read more

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We got a large order to go for my mom's birthday dinner. Everything was delicious and we had quite a spread. Picking up my order the staff was incredibly friendly and helped me with a few extras. The interior was extremely well designed and gives off a very robust vibe. All the sushi we had was incredible. We ordered the school of rock, the mango express, and the double tuna. Zero complaints and our whole family loved it. Dumplings were steamed and very good. Pork belly bao was on point and loved by all. Chicken Karaage basket with the spicy mayo sauce was one of my favorites! Juicy and tender chicken with one of my favorite spicy mayos I've had. 8oz Filet was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The only things that disappointed were the burger and fried rice. The burger was nothing special and very average. But I don't knock them for it as it's not their wheel house. Seasoned fries that came with were very good. The fried rice was just too much, I think they tried to elevate it as a dish but just missed the mark. But that's just my opinion. Recommended. But will warn that it is a little pricey. read more

Rose & Ivy - School of Rock, Double Tuna, Mango Express, dumplings, and Filet - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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It's a new restaurant in Sarasota so we tried it. I love the fact that they not only make mocktails, but they actually had a "mocktail of the week" which was very good; it was complex, and didn't taste like fruit punch. My spouse had the martini in the photo and said it was very good. We ordered the Salmon Carpaccio and the Crispy Tempura Shrimp sushi. The presentation was beautiful and everything tasted great. The atmosphere is the best part for me. It's in the Rosemary District, which is a young(ish) and hip place to be in Sarasota, so it's very cool. We loved the modern decor and atmosphere. We sat at the bar because that's what we like. The service was just okay. They aren't super-attentive. We will go back, and this is a great place to take visiting friends. read more

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I should've known better than to try a restaurant that offers four or five different cuisines at once. This place has nothing to offer but knock-offs of traditional foods altered to seemingly please the naive diner. A server who decided to lecture me on proper searing of the wedge appetizer had no knowledge but lots to say as I sent back their soggy offering. She did manage to talk herself out of a gratuity though! Truly a place to ignore, and the smell of sewage on entering the establishment doesn't help. read more

Rose & Ivy has a lot going for it--great location right by the Opera House and near the Florida Studio Theater, nice big patio and cool vibe, but most of all, DELICIOUS FOOD!!!! Seriously, it was so good. I had the shrimp and scallop dish and it was so tasty. My husband has the Karaage Bao Buns and Beef Spring Rolls and they were awesome. The spring rolls had a delicious dipping sauce I wished I could have taken home with me. And I had a Lycheetini and it was also delish. I highly recommend! read more

Delicious and great attentive service. The Hamachili was so good. Also loved the Toro scallion roll.

If you haven't discovered this hidden gem yet, what are you waiting for? We came for a girls' night out and were completely blown away. Sitting upstairs with live music set the perfect atmosphere, the service was impeccable, and the food was nothing short of outstanding. I lived in Japan for four years, and I can confidently say this was some of the best sushi I've ever had. Every bite reflected the chefs' passion and attention to detail. This place isn't just a restaurant--it's an experience. Easily one of the best dining experiences I've had. read more

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(Service Review) I had made a reservation weeks ahead of our visit to Sarasota. Had visited Rose & Ivy alone while I was in town for business a month earlier. Had a decent experience due to it being the arts festival and things were a little chaotic. However this review is about my recent visit. Which was to celebrate my anniversary which I noted when making the reservation. We were seated by a kid with zero personality. Basically led us to the table and put menus down and left without saying another word. Then we sat for over 10 minutes without any acknowledgment or anyone to take a drink order. A server and his trainee noticed that nobody had been to our table and stopped to see if they could get us started on drinks. Said our server was confused about a new table layout. The guy server brought us our drinks and then decided to take our order too. Glad he did as our waitress didn't approach our table until our appetizer came out. Then, she never came back to check on us. I had to stop the other server to get a water refill and another beer. The owner was making his way from table to table checking on everyone's experience but did NOT come to our table. I believe he had been told by the other server that things were not going well so he avoided our table all together and simply wrote us off. If he had stopped, we would have discussed our experience, he could've told us any excuse and we would've gone on with life probably without ever writing a review. But since he didn't , here ya go for all to see. (Food Review). Ahi Tuna nachos were great. The rest (rolls) were average at best. Won't be back. (Server and trainee) I think his name was Frankie. He was great. He was situationaly aware and really thought about the customer experience. The table next to us also was supposed to have our same waitress but he saw that the same thing was happening to them so he took the table and just worked it. If you don't get Frankie, stand up and walk away. read more

This past Saturday we walked into Rose & Ivy at 6:59 for our 7PM reservation. OpenTable had confirmed this.  A woman, who did not provide her name, started with how Open Table reservations don't have priority, and they had no table for us. I asked why they would not have taken themselves out of the Open Table system, if you don't honor it.  They said, that's not "How they do it." When pressed, She said they had 2 7PM reservations for the same table. (What?) People were seated at our table with menus, but the table next to them was open. We asked, "Why can't you seat us at that table." She said,  "No, we have regulars that called, and they have that table at 8pm" I said, "We used to be regulars, but I promise you I will never be back."  They complained a big part of the issue was it rained and they had a big party that they moved inside. (It's August in Sarasota, it rains daily.) Why would you not plan the party inside, and then take walk-ins if it was nice out. They had no answer.  We asked the woman to speak to the manager/owner (Who we have met before to compliment food or a server on prior visits.) Instead of him, a young male, short black/blond hair, stepped in like he was in charge, put his hands on his hips, and said in an extremely snarky voice, "Well what do you want me to do??!" I said, "I would like an explanation on how you take a reservation you have no intent on keeping, and then don't call the patron to say, I know you have a reservation, but we made an error and can't keep it." If they had called earlier in the day, or even an hour before it would show they have respect for the customers. We drove from LakeWood Ranch, and paid for parking to have this interaction. He said he could not help us, waved his arms, "And said have a  LOVELY night."   Rose & Ivy is an embarrassment to Open Table, a system that I have used for years, and works flawlessly. They admitted they never had any intent to contact us, as "That is not something they do."  No matter the quality of food, this interaction is not acceptable. Nothing about this interaction made me believe they won't continue to do this to customers, over and over.  The childish front of the house speaks volumes about the restaurant and care of the customer experience.   I wanted to share this experience to help save people from having a repeat experience. We have too many outstanding restaurants in LR, to ever go back to Rose & Ivy. read more

The Rose and Ivy is centrally located in Sarasota next door to the Sarasota Opera House. The restaurant has a modern feel to it, casual upscale dining. We were a group of 6, and arrived at around 5.30 and the place was still fairly quiet. A few in the group ordered sushi rolls and I ordered the grilled octopus entree. We were all impressed with the food, and the octopus was cool to perfection and nicely plated. The servers were polite and friendly. Prices were about what I'd expect for the location. read more

Our meal last night was delicious. Hubs had kung pao shrimp and kontagge bao. I had crispy beef spring rolls and cheeseburger bao. What a delightful fusion! Superb service and we were luckily sat right away by the owner himself. We were also treated to a little historical moment in the upstairs dining room! A beautiful restaurant with interesting art and touches we appreciated! We will definitely return to explore the menu. Thank you Raphael! read more

Another great addition to Downtown SRQ. Rose and Ivy has a lot to offer Outdoor Dining....Check. Good Food...Check. Ambiance.....Check. Good Location....Check. Good Service....Check, but slow. Don't blame the staff, blame the management, clearly need a few more servers. Over all great experience inside and out. The food was very good. We'll see you again read more

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What a gorgeous place! Beautiful architecture and finishings. Delicious food and the upstairs bar has the best bartender Christina! She made the evening for us: friendly and an excellent bartender. We really enjoyed it and will definitely go back. read more

Came across this gem after a ballet show at the Sarasota Opera House located next door. The decor is very modern with dim lighting. You can dine in for a date night, or with your family, or even a ladies/guys night out. They are also minutes away from all the bars downtown to bar hop. We had a later reservation time but were accepted early, which was great. Our waitress Kady (I believe) was absolutely wonderful. She gave us a run down of the menu, local favorites, and her top items as well. The food and cocktail were great. Their tuna poke nachos and crispy tuna were amazing. Highly recommend trying them. The Ginger Fluer cocktail was hands down the best cocktail I've had that incorporated ginger. If you're into Ginger, give it a try. You will not be disappointed. They have happy hour everyday and night happy hour an hour or two before they close, in case you were wondering. Great deals on their hot items if you wanted to try a few things. Looking forward to dining again. read more

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Returned to Azul which is now called Rose and Ivy. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Sarasota whether for a Sushi dish or a traditional chop or steak. Everything we ordered was delicious and the server Yuri was very attentive. read more

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We came here for my birthday dinner and cannot say enough good things about our experience. The outdoor patio was great vibes. Delicious and unique cocktails, melt in your mouth shichimi (we had the hamachili and highly recommend), fun small plates, and great sushi rolls. Our waitress was knowledgable and enthusiastic about the menu and gave us great recommendations. They let me choose a free birthday dessert; the chocolate lava cake was delicious and great to share with the table. The owner came out to greet us and wish me a happy birthday. He is awesome! We had such a fun time. 10/10 experience!!! read more

This downtown Sarasota spot is everything we've come to enjoy about the area! The drinks were delicious and well made. The sushi was fresh and high quality! Our entrees were generous portions bursting with flavor! We sat outside and loved the view of the exterior of the building. It was beautiful. read more

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Everything was delish and we ordered similar to last time. See previous order. Staff was super accommodating and fast service. Everyone was Polite and we loved the food. Will be back. Sat on the patio read more

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This place is really pretty! Loved their sushi rolls and the salmon was amazing!! Perfect for a date night spot!

Great food. Great prices. Wonderful outside patio in heart of downtown. Highly recommend

11/16-four of us sat outside. Gabe provided excellent service. Sashimi, tempura rock shrimp and miso halibut were awesome. Expensive but worth it. read more

Great sushi- menu variety and quaint little location and seating. Service was attentive and informative to suggest best on menu.

I truly don't know why this place has so many stars. It smells inside and has a very old interior. I understand that it is an old building and that it's part of the decor, but gosh remove the smell. It's awful and hard to eat when the place looks old, dirty, and is smelly. (We were in the upstairs section, so I don't know if it's different if you sit downstairs to be fair) I was really skeptical about the food. Like really skeptical. Typically you don't find places that specialize in steak, sushi, cocktails and then also serve burgers. I guess it was my fault for choosing such a spot. Burger was subpar, the fries had an incredibly weird smell to them. Like strange. The sushi was ok, but given the cleanliness and vibe to the place, I had my concerns on the quality of the fish. The only reason the food was somewhat eaten was because we were absolutely starving. Service was also kind of strange. I wanted to leave the second I sat down but decided to still give this place a try. I regret it. Would've went to Drunken Poet for sushi instead. read more

Deducting a star because the hostess didn't communicate to our waitress that we were seated and we were sitting for a good amount of time before anyone noticed. After that, our waitress was very apologetic, friendly, and attentive. The food was delicious and the drinks were great. A good place to hang or enjoy apps/drinks. We didn't try any dinner entrees but would definitely come back! read more