We got to preview 131 Main in Sarasota before the official grand opening. This restaurant is spectacular. A carefully thought out ambience welcomes you as you enter. The attentive greeting warms your hearts. We are seated and then greeted by our server offers the daily specials and any information we request. We ordered appetizers (cornbread) and Ahi Tuna Salad and our entrees. Food is absolutely delicious. We ordered the Crab Cakes and Grilled Ribeye. Dessert was ordered. The strawberry Shortcake Biscuit topped with ice cream is a must with cappuccino to end the night. We were wowed between the food and the top tier customer service we will definitely frequent this restaurant. Bravo!! read more

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Overall overpriced but nice ambiance and service. Liked my pork chop but limited appetizer menu. Artichokes burned and dried out. Corn bread tasted like cake and too sweet as an appetizer. Not the best meal but also not the worst. read more

A wonderful addition to our collection of great restaurants in Lakewood Ranch. First class staffing and quality foods make this a must.

This place has been the talk of town since it's opened. A lot of people love it and some people don't. I've been twice now and I can say it is THAT good. The service is some of the best you I've had in the Sarasota area. Everyone is assigned a designated job and they all kill it. Super friendly, fast and just overall a well oiled machine. The food... (is expensive) but SO GOOD. The cornbread with honey was just the perfect start... not dry at all and really solid. I saw online everyone recommending the prime rib sandwich and ribs so obviously got those. Both delicious. Ribs fell off the bone and had a great flavor. The prime rib sandwich is the star for me though. Perfectly shaved prime rib, the horseradish sauce is the perfect spice and the broth to dip just seals the deal. The French fries are addicting and I'm telling you ask for a side of honey mustard it is some of the best I've ever had. They also have this salty lime lager on tap (I keep forgetting the name) it's probably one of the most refreshing beers I've had in a while. Just if you haven't been sure if you want to try it just go. It's so good... just a little pricey but I mean for the quality you are getting and the service it's 100% worth it. read more

Fabulous! Everything was delicious! Our server Naama was incredible:) sweet as could be ! We Will definitely be back again.

Another great meal and service, a place to consider for sure. I do wish they would upscale there coffee service to a French press, as there tea service presentation is very nice read more

Excellent food and service. Busy and loud at night. Outdoor seating on a nice little patio. Love everything but the evening noise level.

Busy at times, food is good and staff is very pleasant and moderate pricing. Ribs are recommended.

Excellent experience. The meal was delicious, the service impeccable and the decor was lovely. This is one of the best meals overall that we've had in Sarasota over many years of regular visits. All the staff were incredibly welcoming. This is a truly well run restaurant. read more

Loved the restaurant, and food, the only problem was credit card only. Does not want to take cash. We have a problem with that and will not return. read more

Great waiter Cameron ..he explained the Prime Rib sandwich and the Halibut special ,,We loved everything there ,,atmosphere was very upbeat and The manager came by and check on us,, everyone seemed happy they worked there.. we will definetly be back keep up with your great service and food read more

Very attractive restaurant. Good service. Nice ambiance. Good Food. Went early and place was packed. Very overpriced.

Interesting menu, tasty elevated dishes, excellent service, energetic vibe. Smoked salmon app and cornbread are musts, both surprising.

our second time here . Service is excellent , professional, knowledgeable & courteous. Food is delicious.!! Salads , sandwiches & entrees we were all very pleased. Ambiance to us is similar to " Houston's" on the East Coast of Florida. Great vibe ! The lighting is perfect !! Will be back very soon read more

I am a HUGE fan of this restaurant. I have been half a dozen times or so. The food is exceptionally good. The staff is extremely attentive from the greeting at the door to service to the goodbye at the end. I love the ambiance of the dark wood and private booth seating. IA special shoutout to Hunter, our main waiter last time, He was a 12/10. We were all so impressed. Just exceptional... I felt like he had Michelin Star training. We have found ALL the staff to be wonderful, but he is something very special! read more

Food is great, cocktails are wonderful, service is top notch, very nice ambience. One of our favorite restaurants.

Food: 5 : the ribs and crab cakes were both amazing! Service: 5: our server was attentive and helpful as were others we saw Atmosphere: 4: they are still getting their act together with figuring out usage of the main dining room and 2 patios. I expect the rating will go to 5 shortly. Price: 3: It is expensive so it is not an everyday restaurant to frequent. The quantity of the great food is large so expect to have take home food, and that offsets some of the reason for the higher prices Wine selection: 3: The wines you can order by glass are limited, a bit pricey and just okay. Overall it is an excellent restaurant and we will definitely go back for special occasions. read more

Don't miss a chance to eat at 131 Main if you are in the Sarasota area. The food is delicious and the service is outstanding. You will not be disappointed. read more

We quickly became fans of 131 Main after dining at multiple locations around Charlotte, NC. So when we discovered they had opened a spot in Lakewood Ranch, we had to make the short drive from St. Pete to check it out--and we're so glad we did! First off, the food is outstanding. The Big Island Ribeye is a standout with a flavor profile unlike anything you'll find at a typical steakhouse--smoky, sweet, savory, and absolutely delicious. The Prime Rib is a must-order anytime it's on the menu. Pro tip: don't skip the horseradish cream sauce. For something lighter, the Thai Steak Salad is our go-to. It's fresh, flavorful, and filling--you'll struggle to try anything else on your next visit. We've worked our way through all the appetizers at this point, and you truly can't go wrong with any of them. That said, the cornbread and grilled artichokes are our personal favorites. The service has been consistently excellent across multiple visits. From the host stand to getting the check, every team member has been friendly, professional, and striving to give you the best experience. Lastly, let's talk value. The quality of the food, service, and atmosphere here rivals (and often exceeds) that of many higher-end restaurants in downtown Tampa and St. Pete, but at a fraction of the price. It's an incredible find for anyone who appreciates top-tier dining without the downtown premium. We'll absolutely be back! read more

We are snowbirds who live in Cornelius North Carolina where we frequent the 131 Main location. I saw the Lakewood Ranch location was opening so I knew I needed to try It. Everything about this restaurant reminded us of the Cornelius location starting with the professionalism and friendliness of the staff. The menu was identical so we started with our favourite app the Double dip, quacamole and pimento cheese dip was still delish. We then split the ribs, fries and cashew slaw. The meal was very good. They split the meals before they arrived which we appreciated. I was hoping this location would have a little different menu with some Floridian flare but it does not. We will continue to frequent the NC location but unfortunately the traffic on 75 will prohibit repeat visits. I know this restaurant will flourish in Lakewood Ranch! read more

The food and drinks were EXCELLENT! Patrick was wonderful. He took great care of us. Great food and service! read more

The service was wonderful. The food was beautiful as it was delicious. Will definitely recommend & return.

What a restaurant, as the service, food is outstanding. They really care for the customer.

First of all the place is amazing. They have great ambience. They were out of Tito's for my martini and could not offer me a comparable vodka. So ended up having to pay more for a comparable vodka. Only would offer me Smirnoff or something less. We ordered crabcakes and split them. The crabcakes were extremely delicious no breading at all. Unfortunately the remoulade was less than tasty. It could've been a little more flavorful. Next time would order just the crabcakes without the remoulade. read more

We enjoyed the ambience at 131 Main! The service was great and the food was delicious. We will definitely return and bring more friends, so they might enjoy it too! read more

Great service, great food. What else is there? Can be crowded. Need a reservation most of the time.

From the minute you walk into 131 Main in Lakewood Ranch you feel like a guest who is cherished. The ambiance is beautiful. Our server, Sutton, was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and special items. While we were waiting for our food Hailey, the assistant manager, approached us to check that we were satisfied with the service and to let us know our food would be out shortly. She has such a welcoming manner and made us feel like we were important to the restaurant. We ordered the tile fish tacos which were amazing and a hamburger, just average. She complimented us with some corn bread which was the best I have ever eaten, sooooo good. We will definetly be back! read more

Food was terrific and reasonably priced. Atmosphere and service was wonderful. Servers honor of their way to delight customers.

Wonderful lunch today at 131 Main, made even better by outstanding service from Gwen. Ours was a complicated order due to food sensitivity and I've never experienced a kinder or more accommodating server. Every small detail was attended to and so we had a delicious meal that was more interesting than most we are able to enjoy in a restaurant. Today we had the grilled artichoke, cornbread, and chopped salad. And an extra special treat was the key lime pie generously gifted to us for celebrating my birthday. read more

This was our first visit and it's worth all the hype. Decor was beautiful. Seating is comfortable, Trendy lighting and fine art creates an awesome ambiance. Drinks were well made and food was delicious. We ordered 3 appetizerss: Skillet cornbread, Brussel sprouts and artichokes. Two were kind of average. The sprouts were a little sweeter than we like and the artichokes were a bit dry with seemingly little on the leaves to eat. That cornbread though!!!! With jalapeños and whole corn bits, it seems sweetened with honey and was so tasty I could've eaten a whole skillet alone. I wouldn't have had room for my entree though. Entrees were great. Three of us had halibut and whether with asparagus or quinoa/kale salad, it was crispy grilled crusty bottom and delicious. Strawberry shortcake w ice cream and key lime pie were the perfect finish. We failed to take photos bc we were so impressed with the experience due to top notch service, cool interior design and great meals we were dine eating before we thought to snap pics. read more

131 Main is amazing! We ordered the tuna poke as an appetizer, and the ribs and Thai steak salad as our entrees. All of the food was very delicious and fresh. Our main waiter Curtis, and all of the other wait staff and hostesses, were extremely attentive. We are looking forward to returning! read more

The service and food are great. Ambiance is nice but sometimes a little noisy. Highly recommended

We really enjoy this restaurant! Service is outstanding. Highly recommend the grilled artichokes and shrimp and grits. Very lucky to have 131 in LWR! read more

The food is excellent!! It is now my favorite restaurant. My first meal of shrimp and grits was fabulous and I thought it couldn't be topped until I went next time and the waiter suggested the trout and it was awesome. Can't wait to go back next week. What will I eat? read more

Been to this place twice now. Service is fantastic staff is very attentive. The Kale and quinoa salad is amazing. Will definitely be back.

We really enjoyed our delicious food. The service was amazing and very attentive. The crab cakes were amazing.

The food was amazing. Service was excellent. The restaurant is gorgeous. There are many 'average' restaurants in Lakewood Ranch, I am ecstatic that this isn't one of them. read more

We sat in the bar area, the food and service was great. I had the double pork chop, one of the best I ever had. Tuesday night is 1/2 off wine bottles, great selection. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

We visited for our first time on a Monday evening after enjoying an afternoon movie. We arrived and put our names in as the reservation system isn't working yet and they aren't yet on Open Table at this location. We found a booth at the bar which was offered, very nice and were promptly greeted by a courteous bar server. We selected beverages, an appetizer, split a top chop salad and split a vegetable burger. The food was exceptional, the service was terrific and the ambience is gorgeous, roomy and clean. We highly recommend 131 Main and look forward to dining there for lunch and dinner again. read more

Outstanding service with very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable people!! The food was amazing! We loved the ribs and the broccoli!! We will definitely be back!! read more