I ordered their house turkey club and it was fantastic. Not like the behemoth sandwiches some restaurants serve, this was a regular portion but very tasty. I also ordered fresh jalapeños on the side along with coleslaw and it was the perfect trio. My wife ordered the chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries, and it was delectable as well. read more

My wife and I visited this restaurant on Memorial Day for our anniversary because we were craving tacos and wanted a nice rooftop dinner experience. Unfortunately, from the moment we arrived, the entire night was disappointing and honestly ruined what was supposed to be a special evening. When we got off the elevator at the rooftop entrance, there was no host or greeter anywhere in sight. The restaurant itself was dark, mostly empty, and only had one other family dining outside. We stood there awkwardly for several minutes before someone finally acknowledged us and said someone would be with us shortly. A woman eventually came out with menus, but never greeted us, smiled, introduced herself, or spoke beyond seating us. We then waited around 15 minutes just to place our order. There were no menu recommendations, no explanation of dishes, and no basic hospitality whatsoever. I specifically requested NO black beans on my meal. After an extremely long wait for food in a nearly empty restaurant, my plate arrived covered in black beans. I politely mentioned that I had asked for them to be removed, and instead of apologizing, the server responded with an annoyed "ugh, I told them," grabbed the plate aggressively, and walked away. I also asked about the cheese on the tostada because the menu simply said "cheese," which most people would reasonably assume means mozzarella, Mexican blend, queso fresco, etc. Instead, it came covered in crumbled feta cheese, which I do not eat. The server never mentioned it, never asked, and acted irritated when I brought it up. She made a nasty face, ignored me mid-conversation, and walked away. Meanwhile, my wife's food was terrible. Her shrimp tacos were bland and soggy, and the rice tasted like it had been overcooked in water until it turned into mush. While waiting for my corrected plate, I realized they never even brought my rice out at all. After another long wait, my "corrected" meal finally arrived - except instead of simply removing the black beans, they stripped almost everything off the dish. What I got back was basically dry tostadas with chicken and lettuce. No crema, no pico de gallo, no proper toppings, no effort. I tried to ignore it and gave it a chance, one bite only... but the food tasted like it had been cooked in old, dirty oil. The smell and flavor were so bad that I immediately lost my appetite. At that point, I politely told the server that we were just going to leave and asked for the bill. I wasn't asking for free food, discounts, or an argument - I simply wanted to pay and leave peacefully. Instead, she slammed the check down next to me with another attitude-filled expression and walked off. Because of her behavior, I didn't even feel comfortable handing her my card, so I went inside to pay directly with the manager. I calmly explained the situation and expected at least a little empathy or professionalism. Instead, the manager basically told me that if I didn't like the food or service, I should just leave -- "like he would do." That response alone told me everything I needed to know about how this restaurant operates. Not once did anyone apologize sincerely, attempt to fix the situation, offer a replacement, offer dessert, remove an item, or show any interest in customer service. Instead, the staff became defensive, argumentative, and confrontational. I told him that his server was rude and disrespectful as she sat there staring at me, hands on her hip, laughing sarcastically as I explained what happened. That same manager walked from behind the counter and approached me face-to-face aggressively, telling me that "I cannot call the food nasty and if I didn't like it, to pay and leave but to not argue with a woman" while the same woman server continued making comments from behind the counter: "how am I rude? How am I disrespectful? I didn't even talk" (that's my point!) What should have been a simple anniversary dinner turned into one of the worst dining experiences my wife and I have ever had. Terrible service, terrible food, rude staff, poor management, and absolutely zero accountability. We left hungry, frustrated, and shocked at how badly the situation was handled. Would not return and absolutely would not recommend. read more

Delicious every time! I really enjoy this Mexican restaurant! I always come with my family and we love this place!

A couple weeks ago was our first visit back to Sarasota since the hurricanes damaged the area and we were happy to see Cilantro Grill is still there. We made sure to visit for another breakfast. We still have not actually tried their Mexican food but enjoy going upstairs on the circle to eat for a change. Service was great as usual. Check it out! read more

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Been here for years, and will always go. Super kind service and Fantastic culture brought food. Hard to find but little hidden gem above chachas coconuts! read more

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Just went in there was a cockroach in my son's chocolate milk ! The management was very unapologetic. I went to leave, they wanted us to still pay for our alcoholic beverages. Cared more about the $20 for two alcohol drinks than my kid almost consuming a cockroach !!!! read more

Do not just this place by how it looks. Food was great. Had a mix of things both times we ate there. Seafood crepe and Benedict were great, fresh and light flavors. Stuffed French toast was great, tacos were amazing, rice and beans were delicious as well. read more

This is getting a 2 star instead of 1 because the service was friendly. The inside is not nice or comfortable and we should have left upon first sight however I gave it a chance because of the other good reviews. The fish taco was salty but tasted fresh but the carnitas/pork taco was suspect--it was cubed instead of shredded and tasted oddly gamey (I was actually a little concerned about the safety). The crepe was thick but otherwise good. I don't enjoy giving bad reviews but there are 10 other restaurants there at St. Armand's and I was really disappointed we spent $100 here. read more

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The food is always very good. The only change I would make would be when ordering the taco combo the meat tends to soften the corn tortilla so badly that when you get to the 2nd one the tortilla falls apart & lands in a heap on your plate & all over your hands. Very messy indeed. They should double the tortilla's on this combo. read more

A lot of different options that sounded great I went with a crepe which was pretty good. Waitress was friendly

Service was great. Best meal I have had there. Egg white omlette !!! French toast very good. Was very pleased with the products and price read more

Poor service, low-quality overpriced food. Sorry to see this place go downhill. Perhaps they have a monopoly on Mexican food in the area, so have little impetus to change. Save your time and money and try the many other great options in the area! read more

We stopped by here looking for a brunch spot on a Saturday morning. It wasn't too busy and we were seated outside right away. It was a hot day but luckily the tables are shaded so you don't feel the heat too much. I ordered the California eggs Benedict and my boyfriend ordered the Atomica crepe. The home fries were delicious. The eggs Benedict was okay. I broke one of the eggs and water poured out onto the plate and I had to move the food to not get soggy from it. The other egg was cooked right. The Atomica crepe was pretty good. I don't like crepes. But it kind of tasted like a veggie pizza and I do love pizza. We didn't notice until the end that the scrambled eggs were in there. I guess the way the crepe was made was that the eggs were like in the inner portion of the cone so by the time we got to the eggs we were full and didn't really eat them. Overall it was a good spot, not great. But wouldn't mind coming back to try other menu items! read more

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We love St. Armand's and were excited to find a good Mexican spot, but unfortunately, this place isn't it. The food was so disappointing, and the cheese was the same processed kind you'd find at a ballpark. One of the worst meals I've had in a long time. read more

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Lovely 2nd floor dining for breakfast lunch or dinner. I had breakfast and their French toast is delicious. We were able to dine outside and enjoy the pleasant temps that Florida boasts in March! There's indoor and outdoor dining! read more

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Beautiful views of St. Armand's Circle from the balcony. Shaded and well decorated for a pleasant dining experience. I had the Fruit of the Sea Crepe and it was pretty tasty but it was missing something. I think it would have been much tastier topped with Hollandaise sauce. I wanted to add the Hollandaise but the waiter never came back by our table until we were all finished with our meal. I give food today 3.5 stars and service 2.5 stars. I'll go back because the menu looks so good and hopefully we have a little better overall experience read more

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The food and service here are excellent!! Very friendly staff and great atmosphere. The food was delicious also. I got the breakfast combo both days we went, my daughter got the Romeo and Juliet crepes and loved them, and my mom got a salad one day and a taco salad the next time and said they were both great!! Prices are in line with everything else on the circle. I highly recommend and we will be back on our next visit!! read more

We stopped in for early lunch and ordered a Philly cheesesteak sandwich and a Rubin sandwich, the Rubin was the worst , no corn beef it less than 2 ounces of meat. A sprinkle of sauerkraut. I sent it back. The Philly was chopped cubed beef , like taco meat. I don't know how a place like this could be in business. read more

The food here is great but the service is lacking. We had to ask for water three separate times from two different servers and then had to ask for coffee four times to just a get a refill. Also, the bathrooms were dirty and had no soap left at all. When I told them it seemed like they didn't have enough time to get new soap so nothing was done. I totally get that after the pandemic people are struggling, but this was pretty terrible for how small this restaurant is. read more

Our party of 8 loved it. My Spinach salad was very good! As were the sweet potato fries. Service was great. Friendly and timely. read more

Great food at a good price. Nice balcony seating with a view of the plaza below. Friendly wait staff.

We stopped by here for a family lunch and it was great I would definitely come again. I love that we could get a view of the circle here with outdoor seating and the service was very fast. The food came out nice and hot I have no complaints, I wouldn't mind coming back. The taco bowl was really fun to eat as well and share. I didn't know that this place is known for crepes/breakfast so I would have to come back again during breakfast :) Tips: There is parking in the front if you can find street parking, and you have to take an elevator up to the restaurant. read more

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Apparently this place is known for crepes (one of my favorite breakfast/dessert items) so we had to stop by. We got a nice seat near the railing, overlooking Armand's Circle which had a great view. Our servers Roxy and Valerie were very attentive - Roxy in particular was very sweet and accommodating. I thought my crepe was good - it didn't necessarily live up to the hype but it wasn't bad, either. I had an expectation that it would be warm (I guess all the crepes I've had before have been made fresh) but it was cold. I don't know if it had been sitting on a counter for some time or if their crepes are pre-made. My group said the rest of their food was pretty mediocre, as well - nothing too special. After bringing out all our food, we did have to remind our waitress to bring out the coffee drinks we had ordered. When we mentioned it, it seemed like she had never put it in and she had completely forgot. read more

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Amazing food and service. We came here almost every morning for brunch while we were visiting from Virginia. The service was hospitable, attentive, and fun. The food was always filling and properly made. Doesn't matter what day of the week we went, they were always busy. They had great deals for drinks as well! 5 dollars bloodys, I believe. read more

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Great menu including unique crepes combined with personalized service. Ambiance of St Armand's an added bonus. Highly recommend.

We had breakfast here and this place has a lot of breakfast choices! I had a traditional corned beef hash, 2 eggs, grits, while he had the chorizo scramble and fresh fruit. (It was yummy!) read more

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Bland,, tasteless food. we asked for queso blanco and got melted yellow Velveeta. Don't waste your money.

This place is very underrated. The balcony view of St. Armands was beautiful. Service was quick and fast. I had the Romeo & Julieta crepe and my boyfriend had the eggs Benedict. Both were very good. read more

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A relaxing lunch It was busy when we arrived, being the height of the tourist season and all, it was busy all around the Circle. The restaurant is located on the second floor, above the Columbia Restaurant, and most customers sat outside overlooking the people and traffic. Those are great spots, but we opted to sit inside, a chill in the air helped us decide. For those who remember the restaurant previously at this location, La Creperie Caffe, Cilantro Grill looks basically the same. I believe one of the owners of La Creperie owns this restaurant. Our server was great, personable and very good at anticipating our needs. I was in the mood for a crepe and went with one called French Riviera. They offer both sweet and savory as well as breakfast crepes, along with sandwiches for lunch. The French Riviera is a chicken crepe with artichokes, cheese, tomato, and white wine. It came with a small salad, very French. The food didn't rock my world, but it was fine, the first part I ate seemed just chicken, the artichoke didn't stand out as much as I expected. Maybe I just started at the wrong end - lol. At a little over 20 minutes, I felt It also took a bit too long between ordering and eating. A relaxing lunch. Cilantro Grill is a good option here on the Circle. read more

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Such an unexpected fabulous spot!!! They have $5 mimosas and bloody Mary's! The food is really great! Tons of options, delicious flavors and exceptional service. Valerie is amazing and the rest of the staff is fantastic as well! read more

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Just finished one of their savory crepes. Cooked to perfection. Damian provided excellent service. The prices are reasonable considering the St. Armands location and the view from their outside terrace. read more

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Cilantro Grill is a hidden gem of St.Armands Circle. It is an upstairs restaurant with great balcony seating area, above the busy streets and with a nice view of the palm trees. It is easy to miss, you have to take an elevator to enter the restaurant,and if the guy at the street wouldn't offer us the menu,we would never find that great restaurant. We had a wonderful brunch there with mimosas.Lots of choices. Great service too! Food was delicious,we will be back! read more

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Can't say enough great thins about Cilantro Grill after a lovely brunch sitting on the rail of their patio, overlooking St Armand's Circle. The service was excellent - attentive without being intrusive, and you can tell the place is family-run, so the staff worked together well and were on top of things. I enjoyed one of their crepes, which was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and the cafe leche was delish. Our meals came out quickly and well presented. I should note that they were not particularly busy on this Saturday morning that we dined there, so I could see things running less smoothly if it was packed, but all in all we had a great brunch and most certainly will be back. read more

The food flavorful! The prices were very reasonable! The staff was friendly! The outdoor seating was nice, breezy and shaded. read more

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Wow! Wonderful food!! Great service! Friendly staff! Check it out! Crab Cake Eggs Benedict read more

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We haven't been at Cilantro in years so we decided to go back there for their delicious breakfast and we weren't disappointed. The food is still good .. American breakfast eggs ham and fruits. However the service is away too long . There weren't busy that morning but we waited Alonso's 45 min after ordering the food to get our breakfast . read more

Service is good and very friendly. Food is good. Perfect spot for some brunch. Delicious fresh squeezed orange juice. Great view of the circle. read more

yelp has the hours of service wrong- they are open early for breakfast and close at 4:00. We always come here for a big breakfast when visiting Sarasota. Pancakes and chilaquiles today. Great food and nice people. The outdoor second floor space overlooking St Armand's is nicer than other breakfast spots. read more

We've been to Cilantro a few times and always happy with the service and food quality. The ambiance on the deck is very relaxed and with elevated view of St Armand's circle. The menu is very mixed but we usually come for brunch and crepes which have been great with variety of flavors savory and sweet. read more

Great view, great service, great food!!! Breakfast Crepes and burger. Lovely atmosphere. read more

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