Really great atmosphere and the food was delicious!! Highly recommend! Prices are competitive and service was great ! read more

We enjoyed a dinner in January with friends at Baker and Wife. Food was definitely quality. Thought some of the portions were not up to the price while others were. My wife got fish and it was a bit dry, while the other meals were better. A solid place in Sarasota. read more

Dinner at Baker & Wife absolutely perfect. The chicken piccata was outstanding -- perfectly balanced with great flavor and cooked spot on. The spicy Thai seafood curry had just the right amount of heat and was packed with fresh seafood. Cocktails were excellent all around, and the strawberry shortcake was the perfect finish to the meal. Great atmosphere, great service, and definitely a place we'll be back to. read more

Baker & Wife - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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We had an amazing app, dinner and dessert! One of the most balanced fabulous meals I've had in a long time! My husband and I shared a bottle of wine, the shrimp tostada; beef short rib fettuccini and the flourless chocolate torte! Wow amazing!! We sat at the bar and had great service! read more

Not what I thought it was going to be with the crowds did not live up to the hype tried twice each time had a good experience but it still fell a little short of the hype read more

This is a really cute restaurant. It was quite busy when we arrived at 6pm, but they offer outdoor seating as well. The service was slightly slow, but again, they were busy. I decided on the short rib fettuccini for my dish, and it didn't disappoint. There was an abundance of short rib meat, and it was deliciously tender. The sauce is aconcoction of mushrooms, green peas, Parmesan, sour cream and dill, and was really light and flavorful. The dish was perfectly sized: enough to satisfy my appetite with a few leftover bites that my hubs covered. My husband ordered the Korean meatloaf and when I say that he ate every last crumb from that plate- I'm not exaggerating. Two entrees and one glass of wine was $72, so it wasn't inexpensive, but it was a pleasant date night. read more

Delicious ! Great atmosphere . Dining room and bar experience were both amazing ! Atmosphere is chic and comfortable!

My boyfriend and I chose to spend our Valentine's dinner at this restaurant. Wow, what a wonderful meal for a special evening. We started with our cocktails (Basil-cucumber Martini and the Bramble... yum!) and ordered the Crispy Shrimp Tostada as the appetizer. We loved to see they had a Valentine's special menu. My boyfriend ordered the Ribeye steak from that menu and I got the Korean BBQ Meatloaf from the main menu. I cleaned my plate!! I really wish this place was closer to home. Such a warm intimate atmosphere and our service was great. Hope to return someday soon! read more

Baker & Wife - Korean BBQ Meatloaf - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Food was top notch. Specials included bone marrow and beet infused gravlax. Both delicious. The reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is the drinks were average at best. Had a cucumber vodka drink and a granatiti which was pomegranate and vodka. Both were just average. Go for the food not the drink. read more

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I really appreciate how they accommodated me last minute. My tuna tar tar was absolutely amazing. I have to say it's the best in town hands down. Perfect place for date night or your next special occasion. Make a reservation just to be safe. Limited seating, and it's worth every penny read more

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Good was good bit concerned about how they make cocktails. Asked for spicy they told us they can add red pepper flakes...WHAT? How do you not have spicy peppers on hand? read more

Baker & Wife - The drink I didn't finish - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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First time and what a cozy and appealing space. Terrific vibe. Four of us for Friday night dinner. Service was great throughout and corkage is $25. Great cocktail list and nice wine list too. Our drinks and appetizers were excellent- focaccia and fried Brussel sprouts with sausage. Entrees all left something to be desired. My Korean spiced pork chops were delicious but underneath, literally drowned in broth, was supposed to be kimchi polenta which was a soggy mess. The poached egg was a gelatinous blob. Ate the chops and left the soup. Two got the Tiger Shrimp with noodles. Both loved the noodles, but the shrimp was overcooked and lacked seasoning. The fourth got braised short rib pasta which he found tasty but was surprised by the small amount of pulled meat - was expecting the actual short ribs. Overall good maybe better on a weeknight when the kitchen isn't slammed? read more

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The vibe is super fun. Casual, but nice. Our tuna appetizer was fantastic and my Caesar salad was as well. However, I got the Steak Frittes and it just wasn't that great for the money. If it was about $15 cheaper I'd give this place 5 stars. That meal would've been worth it at that price. However, my wife got the steak skewers special and they were pretty incredible. The sauce was unlike anything I've tasted. It was incredibly unique and delicious. My friend got the seafood pasta and he loved it! Fun place. Cool atmosphere. Good staff. Overall, it was a great experience! read more

Our Airbnb host recommended this restaurant. Honestly I don't know what I was expecting but this place was not what I was expecting. The menu kind of had a little bit of all different flavors. We started with the tuna tartar and the flavors were great! The only thing my husband and I wished was that it had 1 more piece of wonton crisp to eat up all of the tuna. I got the sos vide Berkshire pork chops. It was cooked so well. Even my husband who doesn't love pork chops for being dry enjoyed this dish. I loved the kimchi fried rice it was paired with. My husband got the spicy Thai red curry seafood & linguini. It had plenty of seafood and the pasta was cooked perfectly. read more

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Went for my birthday. Best meal out in 5 years since I moved from NY. Can't wait to go back

We ate here about 5 weeks ago and it was one of the few restaurants in the Sarasota area that was recommended to us, but for one reason or another it took us awhile to try it. I'm glad we finally did. I have to say I can see what some of the hype is about. The atmosphere was charming and the food was a pleasant surprise. We had the fennel salad (wow!), we had the truffle burger, focaccia breads (wow again!), and the meatloaf. The food had care put into it and was very good. My only critique was the sauce on the meatloaf was a little too sweet and overpowering, but with that being said great little spot to enjoy some really tasty eats. You definitely want to make a reservation, for they are a busy place. read more

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner, GOAT, OMG, SLAP MY ASS AMD CALL ME SALLY, So good you're slap your mama!!!! We came specifically because of the fried chicken staff meal that is now on their menu on Thursday nights only. The server greeted us immediately. Drinks were delivered immediately and his checking back and being in communication for the entrée coming out was awesome. That plate of food, the staff meal fried chicken dinner, was one of the best meals I have had in my life. Chicken was second to none and hands-down in my entire life. I have never had fried chicken that good before. The mashed potatoes that the chicken was sitting perfectly perfect portion and was as delicious not at the level of the chicken. This meal can easily be categorized as CRAVEABLE!!!! Ambiance was perfect! I am so glad that it is not Snowbird season and I can get back in without worried worried about getting a reservations many times until this November. I have to note that this is my fifth or six time there and I have always always always been extremely satisfied with the food and service that I get there. This is a hidden gem that should have Michelin stars every year. I tipped my toque to the chef and the amazing job that he has done with this restaurant. Mic Drop experience!!! read more

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We were back at Baker & Wife after a long hiatus. The drinks were as good as always as was the calamari appetizer that we so enjoy there. Our daughter was so disappointed to find that their brick oven pizzas are no longer on the menu! Those were such a huge hit with our kids and we're super bummed. The meatloaf has changed, I think, and was not as good, unfortunately. And the roasted chicken entree changed, too. Overall we were disappointed with the changes to the menu. I hope they bring back the pizza! Service was great as always! read more

Pleasant surprise at Baker and Wife. Situated outside of the glitz and glamour of downtown Sarasota, Baker and Wife is a cozy well put together restaurant perfect for a nice causal night out. Great Service, Great Food and a great night at Baker and Wife. We started off with a pizza that was cooked perfectly, followed by some excellent entrees. We ordered the grilled chicken, tiger prawn shrimp with sweet potato ramen noodles and the short rib fettuccine....they were all delicious. Not a morsel of food was left. We'll definitely be back We'll done Baker & Wife read more

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Nice atmosphere; it was very quaint. The food was good and the service was great. I have no problems returning.

Absolutely loved our dinner here. Started with a classic Caesar salad and a fresh tomato burrata salad. You immediately knew a chef was in charge when both were served at room temperature, not icy cold and pre made. The Caesar dressing was divine and served with white anchovies, no debate they are the only kind! For dinner we enjoyed the pan fried salmon prepared with tomatillo sauce, avocado, haricot verts, grilled corn, fresh tomato, arugula, lemon. Delicious. Perfectly cooked salmon. We also devoured the beef short ribs fettuccine, braised beef ribs, mushrooms, green peas, parmesan, sour cream, dill. It was perfect! Love the ambiance and vibe inside! Our server was knowledgeable and very helpful. Cannot wait to return with friends! read more

Was looking for a decent place to eat while visiting. We were headed to another restaurant down the street when we passed Baker and Wife. Glad we changed our plans and went in. Great food and good service... highly recommend read more

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I don't always give five stars but when I do, it's for places like this- local, fresh, and creative establishments! Our party of three opted to sit outside (wasn't too hot because it was evening and it's much too loud for conversation inside). Our server did a great job of explaining the specials and being attentive without overdoing it. We started with refreshing Apple cucumber martinis (DELISH), calamari and seasoned focaccia. For my main, I chose the short rib fettuccine that featured some yummy mushrooms and freshly made pasta with some amazing chewiness. Overall, make yourself a reservation and get yourself here asap! read more

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In short, this is a small, modern eatery that deserves your time. It has a plush and homelike atmosphere, (with each table being adorned with a cute flower) and with some attentive staff and good rotating meal options to keep things fresh. The appetizers were quite good, with the calamari and flatbread being good offerings. It was a bit slow for given our Friday dining time and they only serve soda in cans, but I can give the benefit of the doubt in light of how good our mains were. The octopus puttanesca spaghetti nero and Korean meatloaf created transcendent subversions of modern cuisine items read more

Amazing food, atmosphere and service! Highly recommend bringing friends visiting from out of town or for a cute date night!

A new favorite in Sarasota! I wish the sea bass was back in the menu but it's still 10/10! The GF fried calamari is a favorite as well as the tuna tartare! read more

My wife and I dined here on a Saturday evening - everything was perfect! Service, timing, food quality, ambiance, and even the weather! Those two deserts paired well together for the sharing! Pasta was really good and I loved the butter served with my wife's skirt steak. bravo Baker & Wife! We will be back. read more

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What a great surprise to find this hidden gem so close to our house. Everything was above par. JUST GO read more

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Just wonderful. From the eclectic tasty food to the stunning decor to the attentive staff. Food was very flavorful. Loved it we will be back. Were there to celebrate our anniversary Very reasonable prices read more

We had an excellent meal !! the only miss was the truffle burger.... prob 4-1/2 stars service was attentive, but not overbearing (thanks Cannon - I kept wanting to say "boom!") for starters burrata with fig and prosciutto dumplings (fried to a crisp shell) caesar salad our entrees - all dishes were great except the miss on the burger beef carpaccio meat loaf truffle burger ($37!!) - not that beefy, bun was dry and unappealing - with fries (these were excellent - thin and crispy!) beet salad - flourless chocolate cake dessert They really nailed the meal (with the exception noted above) - we will certainly be back - nice atmosphere and v good service.... read more

Everything was wonderful. My wife honestly said it was the best salmon she had ever had

Met friends from childhood. This is one of their favorite spots. I had steak frites. It was definitely a great dish and a very nice atmosphere! read more

We celebrated a friends birthday at Baker and Wife last weekend. The food was tasty and the and service was attentive. However, I was stunned that the staff started putting the chairs on the tables and sweeping the floor while we were eating dessert (our table was not the only one as there were two other tables still seated). Unfortunately, the cleanup during our meal left an unfavorable lasting impression. read more

We tried this out for the first time on my birthday. Our table got the meatloaf, the burger with upgraded truffle fries, the short rib pasta, and the mushroom bolognese with added sausage. Everything was really good! Oh we also got the FUGETABOUTIT it pizza (pasted that sorry for the caps). Pizza was super good but the bottom of the crust was SO thin it was soggy from the toppings and you couldn't hold it at all. I know it's supposed to be that style of pizza but the toppings just slid right off so it was hard to eat. The tiramisu was amazing. They lit a little candle for me which was sweet but charged me $13 bucks when it was only $12 on the menu so don't expect a discounted bday dessert overall I would definitely recommend it and go back. Our of all of the dishes I would say I would hands out go back specifically for the burger! read more

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Fun bar!! Great Food!!! Delicious Food. Check out the menu. We are a family with lots of different eating habits. There was something for everyone read more

First time here. Found it by chance. This place is outstanding. Everyone is super nice, everything is high end but reasonably priced. Best vodka martini I have had in Florida. Moved here three years ago. The food is outstanding. Beef carpaccio is unbelievable. Modern Italian style food. Highly recommend this place. read more

Baker & Wife - The bar. - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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2nd visit to Baker & Wife and another fabulous meal! We went with the Cucumber Basil Martini & Old Fashioned to celebrate the week and the Cantaloupe, Prosciutto and Burrata special appetizer and the Focaccia Bread to start. Boyfriend got the special Bleu and Truffle burger and I went back with the Mushroom Bolognese again. Attentive service, beautiful atmosphere and another wonderful night. Thank you! read more

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Excellent food and friendly staff will def return. Love the tiger prawns and the short rib pasta ! I had a raspberry mojito Mocktail with no Sugar & was so refreshing read more

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We had a lovely, albeit expensive, dinner here last night. I had the tiger shrimp with vermicelli and spinach and it was divine. My partner had bolognese which was tasty but very rich. Beautiful atmosphere and good service. We also had the focaccia which was to die for. read more

Went for the pizza. Stayed for the wine list. WOW! From California to Chile to Italy to Spain to France. Red, white, and bubbly. The pizzas are hand crafted and "never perfectly round." In other words, the real deal. Tho they offer appetizers and salads and entrees, I can only speak of the pizza and wine. Burp. Yes! read more