I am actually shocked right now that I'm sitting here for dinner. Of course it is early, and the…read moreplace isn't slammed. This is hands-down amazing food. If you want meat, you can have it if you want a piece of fish you can have it if you're vegan or vegetarian, they have something for you. Lots of flavor, unusual dishes, great desserts, good one by the glass. The service is always good. Nice calming beautifully open, elegant place that can you can come to even if you're in casual clothes. Love this place..

I was searching Google for vegan restaurants in the area and decided to give this one a try. Since…read moreI was ordering to go, I picked a few items that caught my attention: the crab cakes, tofu Reuben, and the raw blueberry cheesecake for dessert. The wait time was about 45 minutes, which wasn't bad at all. The crab cakes were delicious, but the sauce was a miss for me. It was way too spicy. With crab cakes, I think it's best to keep it simple with a tartar-style sauce, of course vegan. I ended up eating them without the sauce and enjoyed them much more that way. The tofu Reuben was good overall, but the bread was a little soggy. A thicker or sturdier bread might hold up better. Even so, the flavors were good and I enjoyed it. Last but definitely not least was the raw blueberry cheesecake. It was absolutely delicious! However, the sauce served with it wasn't for me at all. Thankfully, I tasted it separately before pouring it on the cheesecake because I would have been disappointed. The sauce wasn't sweet and took away from the dessert rather than adding to it. Overall, I had a good experience and enjoyed most of what I ordered. I'll definitely be back, and next time I'd like to dine in and enjoy the meals.

August 17, 2024 - Two for dinner before the SRT show at 8 pm. This was actually my birthday pick…read morefor me - a selfish unethical vegan, its not about the animals, its about my health and not dying too early?? . (actually I am a Nutritarian Whole Food Plant based eater) Got a 2 hour (free) parking spot just a block away!!! Score in Sarasota and in this neighborhood is crazy difficult parking especially in season. (this was a slow hot august Saturday night) A little light traffic this time of year on a Saturday night. We were greeted promptly and was efficient and awesome through out. We REALLY like the interior, the seating, the cleanliness etc. Drinks were awesome. We got single crab cake app and the shitake "escargot". These TWO items were fantastic!!!! My wife thinks naming and promoting something as 'cheese' or as escargot/snails that is really mushrooms is - dumb. So having said that she like the mushroom appetizer and we both love shitake and most all of the mushrooms!!! (I eat my G-BOMBS every day!! Greens, Beans, Onions, Mushrooms, & Berries) We ordered a Caesar Salad as this is one of my wife's go to favorite salads at a few Sarasota restaurants with obviously the croutons and the dressing and of course the copious cheese shavings and chunks making the main SAD diet ingredients and hyper palatable dopamine triggering aspect of it so enjoyable?? She want to see how a vegan substitute might fair? I had hope a thick shave cashew or parmesan vegan attack and a creamy thick vegan dressing might result, but the dressing was almost void of notice and there was no grated or shaved cheesiness at all. It was not really a contender for a very simple Caesar salad. Just a thin white wetness on the leaves. For our mains my wife got the Love Loaf in a tomato soup as she tries to stay away from white potatoes because of her Lupus and other stuff. We realized later that the tomato base HAD a potato cream in it as well????? Yikes. The presentation was fantastic and a host of fresh colors and vegetables was a wonderful site. The Love Loaf itself was just okay with a lot of ingredients and flavors but nothing stand out. The accompanying broccoli in her dish was distractingly sugary/sweet and the carrots almost a candied sugary item. Frankly as a vegetable guy this was heresy? mushy carrots and broccoli soaked in sweetness? (sugar, jackfruit, honey?? - no can't be that?) We just did not like that. I got the Pan Roasted 'smoked' mushrooms. This was accompanied by a broccoli mash. The mash was ok. Like the loaf I am sure it has lots of good things in it but it was so processed and mashed it has no distinctive character or variety of flavors or textures? The 'smoke' or the cooking process for this was NOT to my liking. It just tasted like liquid smoke and very artificial and a bad taste in my mouth. The mushrooms were very nice and fresh but overall I would not try this again. I think this has a lot potential but instead of trying to make substitution foods for snail, meat, barbecue, pizza and cheese eating folks maybe a few awesome whole food plant based minimally processed and prepared and mix entrees? An example one of the best Vegan Restaurants in the country is Vedge in Philadelphia. https://www.vedgerestaurant.com/dinner they just make GREAT food, hugely successful and not crazy expensive? So with that I wanted to say in closing - this was NOT an inexpensive meal either? With just 1 truly alcoholic beverage, and our flat water request turned into a bottle of Saratoga somehow? we cleared the cash register w/gratuity over $160 for two? We will probably give it another go, but be very selective and ask a lot of questions before we order.

Outstanding service and unique vegan dishes. Would recommend the poached pear salad and carrot cake…read morefor dessert

I work from home but drive downtown just to get this awesome lunch! The food is delicious and 100%…read moreplant based at a really reasonable price. It's healthy, natural food that tastes consistently amazing. There are a few options on each menu and it's hard to decide which one to get. Shared with a friend today the tacos and a falafel pizza with caramelized onions that we both loved. I definitely recommend getting the truffles every time. I haven't tried the soup yet but they sound delicious and come in a mason jar. You can get a $1 off for returning the mason jar. Good people making good food and making it convenient too!

Very fresh, delicious, and filling vegan options for a great price! You can tell these guys love…read morewhat they do by the quality and taste of the food they put out. Great to have a locally sourced and made option that's not overly expensive like a lot of the other vegan and vegetarian places around town.

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner. We tried several items across the menu and everyone greatly enjoyed…read moretheir meal. I don't particularly enjoy gnocchi but I will give them credit, they were light and delicious. The pork chop looked incredible.

We had been looking forward to returning to Organic Farmer's Table because our previous experience…read morehad been a treat. Unfortunately, this visit was a real disappointment. We started with the Seafood Salad appetizer, made with baby shrimp, calamari, and clams over arugula. The seafood itself was well cooked, particularly the calamari, but the entire salad was so heavily dressed with olive oil that it was literally dripping. A lighter hand would have made a tremendous difference. For my entrée, I ordered the lamb chops. They arrived smothered in gravy, yet somehow the lamb itself was completely unseasoned. The pairing was also puzzling: pasta with a marinara sauce that was much too sweet for my taste. I appreciate that they make their own pasta and offer a gluten-free option, but at this price point, pasta and sauce alongside lamb chops felt uninspired. There wasn't a vegetable offered with the meal. My husband's dinner was similarly lackluster--an unseasoned pork chop served with penne pasta and marinara. Again, no vegetable or thoughtfully prepared side to round out the plate. I also ordered the peach iced tea. I can't say whether it was made from a mix, but it tasted like one to me, with a noticeable aftertaste rather than the fresh flavor I was expecting. Service was okay, although we definitely missed Aurora, who had helped make our previous experience much more enjoyable. What made the evening especially disappointing was the price. Our meal came to approximately $200 without alcoholic drinks or dessert. At that price point, I expect well-seasoned food, thoughtful pairings, balanced plates, and attention to the details that elevate a meal beyond something ordinary. I wanted to love this dinner because we had enjoyed Organic Farmer's Table before. Unfortunately, this visit simply didn't live up to that previous experience--or to the price.

Loved this small and unassuming restaurant. The fried artichokes were very special, lightly dusted…read moreand crunchy, perfectly fried. We shared the almond ricotta triangoli, which were amazing, such delicate flavor, the chef knows how to make vegetarian food taste very good. The pizza was incredibly good, thin and crispy, savory prosciutto with dates and cashew cheese, truly refined. Cannot wait to go back and taste everything on their menu. Great service too.

It's an upscale hole in the wall restaurant, very clean and modern…read more The food was really good. We ordered a pizza and an artichoke appetizer. The artichoke was cooked until soft but not soggy. The garlic truffle aioli sauce, superb. I forgot the name of the pizza but it came with a hot honey that went amazing with it. The service was a bit slow for there being only one another couple being there with us. There was a parade that was going to take place in a couple of hours so maybe that why service was slow. The only real thing I would mark against here, is that they need a bigger exhaust system for the amount of heat that is coming from the brick oven. It felt uncomfortable warm after a while. All in all, I will be back again soon.

First stop on my vacation. Ordered the vegan French toast skillet and it did not disappoint. So so…read moregood. Many healthy options for vegans and omnivores.

Phenomenal for people who have to be gluten free and for those who don't!! They have gluten free…read morebread for sandwiches etc, pancakes and dessert which I highly recommend. I had a turkey pesto sandwich for lunch one day and a tiramisu pancake for breakfast the next day and I have to be gluten free. My husband doesn't have to be gluten free and ordered the regular options and really enjoyed his food as well! My husband has the Italian Benedict and a mountain berry muffin the first day and the second day had an omelette and blueberry muffin. The decor was very cute and inviting

The Cottage in Siesta Key, Sarasota, is definitely worth a visit!…read more The food was absolutely delicious! We ordered the mussels, which came in a flavorful, buttery broth with toasted garlic bread that was perfect for dipping. The sushi was beautifully presented, loaded with flavor, and just as good as it looked! I personally would skip the sushi roll I'm from California and there wasn't any spectacular about it! The cocktails were refreshing, the presentation was on point, and the tropical atmosphere made the entire experience even better. Such a cute spot with great vibes, perfect for a night out! If you're visiting Siesta Key, I definitely recommend adding The Cottage to your list.

We booked this place via OpenTable since it received great reviews. We ended up parking next door…read moresince parking was a bit hard to navigate. The parking place had ample parking where you needed a mobile app to pay for your parking. There was a larger souvenir store there if you needed to kill time before your seating. Once it was our time for our dinner reservations, we were greeted and seated at our table. Our waitress was a bit sarcastic or had a witty comments that didn't sit well with my kids. When ordering our foods, the kids asked what type of drinks they had since it was not listed on the menu. She said Coke but didn't elaborate that they had Coke products. Since she said Coke so fast our daughter didn't hear the response and asked her the question again where she just said that's a great question and ignored her and moved on. Food wise - we had the Peruvian ceviche, Peruvian chicken, I think I had a special grouper dish. The food was good. We were able to eat everything and the kids enjoyed their kids burger meals. Outside of the waitress comments, the place placed nice modern music to listen to and had the basketballs games playing on the tv at the bar.

Why is this place in business???.... definitely lives up to the name. BARE ... I can see why this…read moreplace has the ratings it does. BELIEVE THEM. 0 stars across everything. For starters I ordered a berry smoothie without chocolate protein. It took a little over 10mins to make it. Once I got it, it HAD chocolate protein in it. Super nasty, I returned it and asked to be made without protein. Once it came back out it tasted nasty again, flavorless, and expired. I advised the workers there, the "manager" "lead" came out and stated nothing was expired on their end, and that the ladies there were training which is why they made a mistake. I told he/she I don't like it, it's nasty. They stated we're going to call the "owner". When they came back out they stated - "unfortunately because we already remade it for you, and nothing on our end is expired, we can't refund you. " - Instead of arguing I just threw it out infront of them and other customers. Waste of time and money. Never again. Not a place I'd ever recommend, for any location. Save yourself and go down the street to Toastique where the service is 100000% better and the juices/smoothies and bowls are phenomenal.

Looking for a snack after the farmers market and spotted this place across from the whole foods…read moreparking lot. Decided to try out two smoothies. I got a sunshine state which was ok, however, my fiancé ordered a berry bomb minus the chocolate protein that was horrible. The drink was initially made with the chocolate protein so we kindly asked them to remake it. The revised drink still tasted absolutely sour, but also bland. After already asking for a first revision of the drink we decided to ask for a refund for it. The manager on staff apologized for the first mix up stating the two girls were training so they messed up (training on their own while the manager was off the floor, in a back room?). The manager then stated that the owner would then need to be called to see if the refund could be processed and quickly came back and stated no as they had no error on their part. Despite there not being an "error" with the SECOND drink, there was no concern or effort given to trying to rectify a clearly disgusting drink as the manager noted that other customers have made similar complaints. I wouldn't set foot inside another Bare Blends location and if you're near the Sarasota one you may be better off going into the farmers market on a Saturday or getting a refreshing drink in Whole Foods right across the way.

The Portobello Melt was on point! Came out hot, freshly made, service was great. Flavors from the…read moresmoky tofu, rye bread, spinach and I added sweet chili mayo to mine and it was phenomenal! Definitely will be back to try more of the menu! Clean and cool spot to stop in for lunch!

Long live Fam Cuisine along with other phenomenal local (vegan) options like Ionie organic cafe and…read moreProject Coffee in Sarasota. I love the price point and value Fam's menu offers. They're conveniently located on Fruitville Rd near the Sprouts market and they're a perfect spot to stop by whether you need a quick bite or on your way to or from the beach in the area. There isn't anything I've tried here that has disappointed. Note that their hours of operation do change every so often so check on Google before visiting. I think my favorite of all the options is the Portobello mushroom melt. It does have a considerable amount of moisture from the tofu, portobello mushroom and spinach combination. I've learned it's best to have it at the restaurant and lifting the bread ever so slightly once your unwrap the sandwich so that it releases the extra heat before you enjoy it. It'll save you from a burn! I like asking for tempeh "bacon" or soy curls as add-ons depending on which item I'm ordering. Tempeh "bacon" works great on sandwiches and soy curls in the wraps. I also like their fried mushroom sandwich which is supposed to mimic a Chick-fil-A sandwich because it's satisfying but not heavy. Their brown sugar Oatmylk iced coffee was nice because it didn't taste sugary and I liked their iced tea option that was the very berry forward one. They have good sweets also like their banana chocolate chip muffin. I'm looking forward to trying their vegan tiramisu.

We came here close to closing time for just drinks. There was no else but us but they were still…read moreattentive. I got the blue moon. Pricey at $12, and it had all these strange ingredients in it. Overall, it tasted good although a tad bit sweet for my liking and more importantly, it came lukewarm. The peach green tea was good even unsweetened. You can ask them to adjust the sweetness if you like.

Love this Brunch spot!! Love the service we receive every time we dine in…read more Lacey, Candy and Everson they're always spectacular! Only reason why I can't give this location a five star rating is that front DOOR.. extremely inconvenient how hard it is to push open