Where to even begin with this place. The service was absolutely amazing. Me and my husband went for our anniversary and felt every bit celebrated here. The food was incredible hand crafted and melt in your mouth. Cannot recommend this place enough. read more

We had the halibut special with crab, the rainbow trout, and the ribeye. The halibut was spectacular. 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. read more

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Apparently this place has been here for about a year or so. So, decided to try it! First thing i noticed 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! read more

Was invited to dinner on a Friday night. We were two couples and had reservations. Place was very crowded. Our server, Eric, was excellent. He had great suggestions and provided us excellent service. We tried the cornbread, which is a must have. Large enough for two, maybe three. I had the Danish ribs which were delicious and fell off the bone. Others ordered the prime rib sandwich, Trout, and Salmon. I had the cole slaw and mash potatoes as my sides. All of the food was delicious. They have a full bar and they also allow you to bring your own wine. No corkage fees. Great idea. I would say there were quite a few tables ordering drinks and drinking their own wine. The deserts are sinfully delicious, and huge. After a rich dinner, we shared two of them. The banana cream pie and key lime pie were equally good. read more

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Arrived about 5:00pm and were seated in a comfortable booth in the lovely bar room where divine server Marissa promptly greeted us and took our beverage and appetizer orders while presenting menus. Atmosphere- outstanding, clean modern romantic upscale restaurant. The bar was pleasant and quiet to enjoy conversation for us. Food-outstanding. The cornbread, grilled salmon with salad and the NC grilled rainbow trout with kale quinoa salad were exceptional in presentation, preparation, portion and flavors. Service-professional, knowledgeable and attentive server Marissa was wonderful. Adequate free parking adjacent to this beautiful restaurant. The place was filled on a Monday evening and credits the management and staff for its hospitality, service and excellent food delivery and consistency! We thoroughly enjoyed the dining pleasure and look forward to our next visit. read more

First time customer and we were happy to find a few seats at the bar so we could enjoy a drink before our 6:30 reservation. Our bartender was friendly and made one of the best lemon drop martinis I have ever had. The lemon was tart and the sugar rim was a nice offsetting balance. When we first entered and told them we were going to have a drink at the bar before our reservation, the hostess told us to come back up whenever we were ready and they would seat us. At 6:15 we went to the hostess and she told us they couldn't seat us until 6:30. What? We had given up our bar seats because they said they would seat us early and now they couldn't. She directed us to a lounge area to wait. At 6:30 she took the 4 of us to a table and there were only 3 chairs and 3 place settings. Right next to us was a table for 6 or 8 with no guests, therefore lots of empty chairs. She asked me to stand there and wait and she would bring me another chair. I'm sure I had a baffled look on my face because there was an empty chair at a table next to ours that we could have used. Our server noticed me waiting and hurried over and moved the chair. Super weird. Our server Taliah was a gem! She took our drink order while we viewed the menu and then made a few suggestions for us. The wine was a nice size pour. We, of course, had to share the cornbread which was highly recommended. We were able to enjoy the cornbread before we ordered our entrees, which I love. The cornbread was warm and soft inside with a crunch on the outside and the honey add on was "icing on the cake". For my entree I ordered the ribs which came with fries. Food arrived timely and hot. The ribs were fall off the bone and the bbq sauce was great. The fries are shoestring and were great, The slaw was also very tasty. Service remained outstanding and overall everyone was happy with their meals. read more

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Atmosphere - Very Nice! The restaurant has a classy vibe. Service - Excellent! Taliah was our server and she was as good as it gets. Food - Very Good. I dined with 3 other people and we shared the Corn Bread starter and it was delicious and ample for the 4 of us to share. For an entree, I chose the Barrel Cut Filet Mignon. It was cooked to the temperature ordered, served hot and tasted delicious with the featured sauce. My only ding that prevented a 5 star review was that the cut included a small piece that was very fatty (not something I expect from a filet. I opted for the "fresh fries" over the recommended Smashed Red Potatoes. I was leery about there being red skins in the mash. However, there were no skins and it looked great. Overall - given the quality of food, the great atmosphere and excellent service, I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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We found 131 Main to be a nice, upscale place. Three of us stopped in without reservations early on a Saturday PM looking for dinner. They were about to seat us in the bar area. The bar area actually looked a lot more comfortable and less stuffy than the main dining area, so we were happy with that. We ordered up our usual Old Fashioneds to start with. They were very good, but not necessarily the best I had. Service was good, perhaps too good. We had 6 different people wait on us or check in with us, slightly annoying. While our main waitress was very nice, she seemed a bit over the top on how much she liked us and how wonderful it is to serve us. it was good, don't mistake me, and will most likely be back at some point. read more

131 Main - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Excellent food and drink, matched by excellent service. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and is usually busy. The only caveat is that the menu is limited. The cornbread appetizer is OUTSTANDING! read more

Ambience great. Service amazing with multiple servers and managers making sure our experience was good. The Double Pork Chop was the most tender flavorful pork chop I've ever had. The cornbread appetizer was flavorful but jalapeño not overpowering. The inside was soft and flavorful with an outside buttery crust. The medallions were a daily special. The flavor profile was great with the Demi glaze and smashed potatoes but the texture was off, very chewy. We thought it was the cook as it came out rare but cooking a little more didn't fix it but they graciously offered the barrel cut filet to replace it which was tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked with nice sear. They even brought out chili while I waited. The chili was good but not my flavor profile being originally from the Midwest, more tomato and chunks of beef instead of ground beef. Overall amazing and will be back. read more

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1031 Main in Lakewood Ranch--really disappointing experience. We stopped in hoping to grab a quick drink at the bar, but were stopped by the host and told we couldn't go up. Meanwhile, another guest walked right past us and took the last two seats at the bar. When we asked about options, the manager suggested waiting 40 minutes for the next availability. We ended up leaving frustrated and let down. There seemed to be no consistency in how guests were being handled. Definitely expected a better experience--hope they improve. read more

131 Main - Beautiful place.. reminds me of Hillstone group. - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

This restaurant was amazing. Our waiter, Al, was attentive, knowledgeable and very polite! The manager was excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant. You'll need a reservation! read more

131 Main - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Excellent food, service and ambience! We loved the ribs and the crab cakes! Kristi, our waitress is a rockstar! She was patient, friendly and attentive! Loved her descriptions of the menu items! read more

I Was brought to this restaurant by my best friend. She had been here once before and raved about how good it was. She said the food and service was impeccable and after going myself I'd have to agree. Eric was our server and he was phenomenal! I would go back and request him for my server again! The one thing I was really surprised about is that they allow you to bring your own bottle of wine. They also don't charge a corking fee. They do have a full bar and wine list as well. We brought two bottles of wine and my friends also had cocktails beforehand while waiting for us to arrive. For an appetizer my husband and I ordered the cornbread. It was delicious as all the reviews stated! It was large enough for each of us to have a piece. I don't like hot & spicy and it wasn't which I appreciated. My girlfriend ordered a Ahi Tuna salad for an appetizer which she said was good. For dinner I ordered the Prime Rib Sandwich which was served with fries, au jus and horseradish. It was very good. My girlfriend and my husband both ordered the Danish Ribs! I had two of my husbands ribs and they were incredible! I would definitely order them next time. My friend's husband ordered the Tile Fish special and enjoyed it. For dessert my friends shared a slice of key lime pie and my husband and I shared a slice of Banana Cream pie. I didn't try the key lime pie but the banana cream pie was amazing and the slice was huge! We all shared it because it was that good! Probably the best banana cream pie I'd ever eaten. An enjoyable time was had by all! I find all the restaurants in Lakewood Ranch to be overpriced and this one is no different. The only difference is the food and service at this restaurant is probably better than most other restaurants in the area from my experience. Give it a try you won't be disappointed. read more

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Best Filet I've had anywhere! Better than any high end steak house. We ate here for lunch and we throughly enjoyed the food and service. The ambiance is awesome. Casual but elevated. They play great music too! We ordered the Deviled eggs for an appetizer, the Filet w/ green beans and the Thai Steak salad. I was excited for the strawberry shortcake but they didn't have it today. Highly recommend coming here and we'll definitely be back. read more

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My wife and I 1 st time here. Sat at the bar. Tank and Cameron were great bartenders. Drinks were spot on. My wife had the trout it was amazing. I had the alaskin halibut with quinoa salad it was outstanding. Gotta go here if you want excellence. read more

11:30 lunch on a Thursday and what a treat! When we left at 1pm the place was packed! A huge variety from hamburgers to fresh halibut along with a good variety of appetizers too. The cornbread looked fabulous, but too large for our table of two. We had chips with guacamole and queso while deciding on lunch. Sara and Terrence (?) were our fabulous servers, who kept our drinks full and were very timely on their check-ins. I had the grouper tacos an my friend had halibut with a quinoa/kale salad. We both were more than pleased. These were both the specials of the day, so I'll have to go back to try the menu items. We had a reservation, given how crowded it was, I'd suggest them. read more

Awesome food and service! Tank, at the bar, was exceptional. Great atmosphere. Looking forward to sitting down for a more traditional dinner. read more

We enjoyed our date night at 131 Main. The service was outstanding. From water, to orders, to clearing plates everything was prompt and they made sure our every need was taken care of. The Caesar salads were served in large portions and tasted delicious. The Barrel aged filet was cooked perfectly as I ordered it. The outer crust was perfect and the inside was so soft and a perfect medium rare and the potatoes were equally delicious. We will definitely recommend to others looking for a great steak and cocktail in an upscale environment. read more

Stopped in thinking a quick lunch would be nice, after seeing the outrageous menu prices we just ordered corn bread and left. Eateries with prices like this are being just plain greedy! read more

After work yesterday we were able to grab a table here and try 131 for the first time. The appearance outside off the get go was very warm and inviting and the inside was just as nice and we thought good start. The waiter was a well spoken and all ways available when we needed him. We ordered the jalapeño cornbread for an appetizer, prime rib sandwich along with a side wedge salad and Thai salad for our entree, and the banana pie for dessert. The cornbread was really good, not the best I've ever had, but worth ordering if you like cornbread. The wedge salad was crisp and tasty (the blue cheese dressing had a nice garlic flavor if that is something you like), the prime rib sandwich was tasty and tender and served with a good side of au jus (worth ordering again), the Thai salad was very good as well with a lot of steak to fill you up. Lastly the banana pie was really good, if I could remove one thing it would be the extra banana slices on the outside ( a bit of an overkill ), but the crust was delicate and the filling just right. I will return to try the steak next time and comparing to all the other steak restaurants I would say it's a competitor. Food 8.5 Atmosphere 9.0 Service 9.0 read more

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This was the best lunch I have had at 131 Main. Food was very good. All 4 of us enjoyed our lunch. Service was great as usual. Also it wasn't too chilly in restaurant, which I usually freeze. Nice place to dine! read more

Had such a great experience at 131 Main Restaurant. This is one of those spots that truly gets it right across the board. The service is top-notch. The staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and incredibly accommodating especially when it comes to food allergies, which always makes a huge difference when dining out. Now let's talk about the food... the cornbread is next level. Warm, perfectly balanced, and honestly something I'd go back for alone. And the crab cakes? SO good. Secret Tip: If you're there for lunch and craving crab cakes, ask for them. They're not on the lunch menu, but they do have them and they are absolutely worth it. This is definitely a go-to spot if you're in Sarasota and want a consistently great meal with excellent service to match. read more

Beautiful atmosphere and friendly service. The food didn't quite wow us this time, but we'd consider trying again. We don't eat pork, and many of the popular dishes include it, so we may have ordered differently than most reviews suggest. The cornbread wasn't our favorite, but the fries were a pleasant surprise! My chicken was solid, my husband enjoyed his steak. If we went back, we would order differently like the crab cakes or salmon and tuna appetizer -- they looked great from what we saw. The fresh-pressed lemonade and cocktails were also refreshing. read more

131 Main - Cornbread - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Enjoyed our anniversary dinner here on a busy Sunday Easter night. We tried to go to the bar to have a drink first but all seats were taken so we got our drinks & sat in their casual room outside the bar & met a lovely couple while sipping our drinks. We then sat down at our table & a guy took our drink order & then another server came over to introduce herself as our server & that they worked as a team. On the table we did find it very odd & out of place that they had sugar on the table as well as an old-fashioned salt shaker & Louisiana hot sauce. They do not serve complimentary bread. My husband had the small Ceasar salad to start & I must say it was delish! For dinner, I got the halibut special without the butter sauce that the server kept recommending for an add'l $7. Who needs to drink a grilled fish with sauce? It was fantastic & I swapped out the veggie for the yummy skinny fries that were addicting! My husband enjoyed the pork & brought some home as it was a large portion. We didn't get dessert as we didn't care for the 4 options that they had. Wish they had a cheesecake or carrot cake or tiramisu. All in all we had a nice experience & will be back! read more

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The five of us came to celebrate several special occasions -- a new baby, a new marriage, and checking on our new home being built. We brought two bottles of our favorite Napa wine to share and celebrate. To be fair, we were talking, laughing, and probably a bit slow to order. We ordered three appetizers and then our entrées. The food was decent, and the service throughout the meal was good. However, when we decided to enjoy an after-dinner drink, we were told the staff didn't feel comfortable serving us. Ummm... what? The majority of us are at retirement age and have never been "cut off." We discussed our shock with the manager, who admitted that a mistake had been made and said he would be happy to serve us. Unfortunately, by that point, the moment had passed -- and so had our desire to stay. It was a disappointing end to what had been a pleasant evening, and we will not be going back. read more

What a lovely restaurant: Dale was very kind to us and checked with us a few times. He befriended our son over the burger. Ambiance: fresh and clean since it's brand spanking new. Moody booths and lighting, nice warm wood accents Service: very nice and attentive. needed water refilled a little more but that's my only con I noticed. Food: YUM! The tuna tower was my favorite. Husband loved how big and fresh the shrimp cocktail was. The burger was kid approved and the fries were devoured quickly. Nice skinny fries but not soggy or overly crispy. I got the blackened chicken pasta and it was perfect. Nice spicy flavor but not over bearing. Good amount of protein. I'd want a few more vegetable pieces but I also like my veggies. We will definitely be in again! read more

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it's our 4th or 5th time back to 131 Main and it's time for a review. I've highly enjoyed previous visits for the atmosphere and service, as well as the tasty menu options. Today i had the crab cake salad which was so high quality fresh and amazing, and my husband had the prime rib steak sandwich. It was a moody peaceful vibe in the restaurant and the service was SO on point, over the top amazing. We really enjoyed our lunch and will definitely be back. read more

131 Main - white cheddar grits and prime rib sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Best smoked salmon. Jordan, our waiter was amazing. Food quality is top notch. A real standout restaurant in the Lakewood Ranch community.

I don't like to leave bad reviews because everyone has a bad service but it's the second time we've spent too much money at this restaurant on mediocre food! Both times the food was served cold! Plates cold! And we specifically told our waiter that the last time we were there the food was cold! Didn't seem to make a difference. We were all disappointed and will not be back! Our server was polite and kind. read more

Been a couple of times now and it's been great both times! Service and food are top notch!

The food was absolutely delicious. The service was impeccable and the restaurant was stunning. Beautiful, clean, and well decorated. A definite must go! read more

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We had an early dinner this evening at 131 Main on University (because that's all that was available) and we've brought up the great service three times since, so I had to post. Our waitress, Sofie, was outstanding. And we could tell that the entire staff was professional and polished. Well done! Very impressive. This restaurant is well managed and cares about the customer experience. Thank you! Oh, and the food was also amazing. Especially the peanut butter pie. read more

I really like this place! The food is great. I had the baby back ribs and they were perfect. ( this is high praise as I am from Chicago, and also make the worlds best ribs! ) The rack was meaty and fall off the bone. The sauce was smokey, sweet, and just a little spicy. Also had a Caesar salad (. $9 add on). It was the perfect size served on a chilled bowl and a chilled fork. The service is very good..attentive but not pushy, professional, and very informed on the menu. I really like that the food is delivered by kitchen runners so the food is served hot! No bread service Atmosphere is just ok. It's a big place like many other Lakewood ranch restaurants. Volume is appropriate. You can have a conversation. The place was packed. We will return! read more

131 Main - Back ribs with fries and Cole slaw. - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

My second visit - Superb The wait staff was professional, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The ambiance is a 10, beautiful lighting, teak tables, and comfortable seating. I had the roast beef sandwich for $26 with creamy horseradish & au jus, and fries, and it was fantastic. My partner had the tacos with halibut and she loved it. ($20). Little things like plenty of lemons w her iced tea and refilling water glasses before they were 1/2 empty. Our waiter Brian made our luncheon very enjoyable. This is a winner! The only confusing thing is the address is not 131 Main. This is the restaurant to bring and impress guests/friends. A great addition to Lakewood Ranch fine dining. read more

131 Main - Prime Rib Sandwich w fries, au jus and creamy horseradish, yummy! - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Food , service, atmosphere combine all three and you have a winner. 131 main nails each of the Three. All food is made to order from Fresh not frozen ingredients. The menu choices are ample and provide a good variety. read more

We live in downtown SRQ & this place is by far the best experience we've had outside of Tampa --- the downtown restaurants are often overrated, overpriced & often lack good service or proper management! The food, ambiance & service here was impecable - now I understand why people who can afford to live downtown elect to live out this way instead! read more

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The food is great. The service is great. But unless you like being treated like a piece of crap, don't ever..ever..ever go there without a reservation. The first thing the "ambassadors" will try to do is shuttle you to a booth in the bar. If you refuse, plan on standing in the lobby like a big idiot for 5 minutes while they fumble around on their computer screen hoping you to change your mind. Eventually they will give up and find you a place in the half empty dining room. It just happened to us again - Today at 3:3O on a Saturday afternoon - not exactly prime time. Unfortunately it's happened to us before. I'm tired of feeling like I am doing them a favor by coming in to dine and spend my money. Never again!!! read more

Because I loved my first visit to 131 Main, I decided to make a reservation through Resy to celebrate my daughter's birthday. I added her allergies in the notes, selected that we were celebrating her birthday, and wrote a note mentioning her name and the reason for dining. We were the first customers to arrive. No one asked if we had a reservation and we were taken to a table. Before sitting, I requested a booth, which they kindly took us to. 131 Main excels in service. I mentioned my daughter's food allergy and the manager even stopped by to explain how her dish would be prepared, which was amazing. I ordered the same halibut special that I had ordered before, but made the mistake of ordering the side of lobster or crab sauce. I wasn't a fan of it, but thankfully, it came on the side and I tasted it before drizzling over the meal. The halibut itself seemed like a completely different texture fish. It was flaky and had more of a cod texture and flavor. It was nothing like the almost lobster textured halibut I had for my first visit. It was very underwhelming. I ordered a side of green beans like before, which were perfectly cooked, but way over salted. Both of our meals were so heavily salted that it made the meal one of the least enjoyable meals we have eaten. My daughter had her fries and remaining half of a salmon boxed up. I did mention about the overly salted meals to the young man who took out plates and asked how everything tastes, and he apologized and had someone bring over more water. No one mentioned my daughter's birthday the entire meal. We weren't asked if we had a reservation when we came in to eat, so I guess that is why no one knew. This restaurant went from my favorite to least favorite very quickly. Our server was very sweet and I loved the care in preparing the food to avoid allergens, but otherwise, this meal was one we will remember for the wrong reasons. I think it will be hours before we feel better after the excessive salt. Restaurants need consistency and I assume there was a different chef who prepared or seasoned the food today. It's almost as if the surface of the plate was salted, because the more we ate, the saltier the food tasted. The lunch was over $60 for two people, without drinks. I doubt the fish I was served was halibut, but that could have been an issue with the supplier. I still tipped just over 20%, and I hope that goes to our server. read more

Our first time here. Service by Carlton was ! We loved the corn bread, I ordered the ribs it was awesome, the fries were to die for. My husband ordered the pork chop & he loved it ! We finished it all off with the most amazing banana cream pie! We can't wait to come again! Oh we loved the Ambiance! read more

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