**Der Dutchman -- Sarasota, FL** The bakery counter alone is worth the stop. Case after case of donuts done right -- peach cake donuts, glazed honey buns, long johns in vanilla, chocolate, and caramel, plus apple and peach fritters that look like they were dropped in the fryer an hour ago. The muffin case is just as deep: lemon poppyseed, blueberry, raisin bran, streusel-topped, all in tall paper wraps. Past the bakery it turns into a proper Amish country market. Shelves of fresh wheat bread and dinner rolls, jars of their own apple butter, bulk candy by the pound in wicker baskets -- Mary Janes, butterscotch disks, Tootsie Rolls, jaw breakers -- and a Florida salt water taffy section for the tourists. The coffee wall has bulk bins and bagged roasts from Fresh Cup of Hope and local Sarasota Coffee & Tea. Clean, well-stocked, and generously staffed. Come hungry and bring a bag. read more

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SO good! If you like comfort foods and are in the mood for a meal that gives you a hug, this is the place to go. We did the buffet and it did not disappoint. The big winner? The mashed potatoes and the Swedish meatballs. It's attached to a really cute store and bakery, so budget a little extra time to look around! read more

My husband and I were really excited to try this place, as we both love a good breakfast. There was a bit of a wait, but it moved quickly, and while my husband stood in line, I enjoyed browsing the store -- which was very impressive (though I did pick up a coffee mug for sale that was made in China- not what I expected). We both chose the buffet because we wanted to sample a little of everything. The scrambled eggs, potatoes, and meats were all good and flavorful. However, the bakery items were very disappointing. The biscuits and pastries didn't taste homemade from scratch (possibly homemade from a mix- if that is such a thing?), and some of the salads and cream-filled pastries seemed to have a whipped topping flavor similar to Cool Whip. Yuke! Overall, we had high expectations and left feeling a little underwhelmed. On a brighter note, the service and hostess were very pleasant and attentive. read more

After a fun day at Siesta Beach, we stumbled upon Der Dutchman for dinner. They offer buffet which was perfect for trying a little of everything. I had the roast beef, turkey, roasted chicken, and fried chicken. Not the best, but solid. The sides were decent and as comforting especially the mashed potatoes, green beans, and mac and cheese. The friendly service and relaxed vibe made it a great end to a perfect beach day. read more

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The food was just ok. Had the buffet and was surprised at the lack of flavor. Seemed like a majority of the food was just warm and not hot. Sadly I think this will be my last time! read more

Service was great. Buffet was basic but tasty. The place is huge. Lots of gifts and sundries. read more

Buffet had a lot of choices. My son said it was hit and miss as to what was good. My husband and I ordered off the menu. His liver and onions and green beans were good. My turkey open sandwich tasted more like canned chicken. It did not look or cut like turkey. I told the waitress that and she said it was real turkey but didn't offer to get me something else. I asked for a to go box and I would give it to my dog. Again she said nothing. We all agree we wouldn't go again. (Yoders was closed or we would have gone there.) read more

Haven't visited Der Dutchman in a while. This review is not for the restaurant. We haven't eaten here yet. This is a buffet for 19.95. We had just finished eating at Yoder's and wanted to do our own Sarasota Amish tour. Dee Dutchman is a good size two floor building with all things Amish. We started upstairs. This is their gift shop. Lots of different gift items here for the family. Afterwards, downstairs you will find the restaurant, bakery and market, restroom, & two banquet rooms and restroom. The market has many baked items, breads, jellies, candy's, coffee, cake, etc. This is a fun shop to check out and you may take some goodies home. Everything is very nice and welcoming! In the back lot, you will also find an Amish Owned Hotel Called Carlisle Inn. So Der Dutchman is convenient for those staying there. read more

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Always love a good Amish buffet! Wait time: seated within 5 minutes Atmosphere: cozy, country restaurant, crowded and loud Service: friendly server, like any other buffet, they only come around to refill drinks Food:plentiful and delicious, you can also order off the menu Price: $$ Cleanliness: could use a touch up but we did go during rush hour read more

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Good ole heart attack fatty comfort food. It's Cracker Barrel Amish style. Commercial sheen to it so that it could be an Applebees. The gift shop of quilts isn't home made, so there's that. Preserves whoopie cookies, pies, salts rubs canned items all from the Amish lifestyle. All in all it's an experience you gotta have and love read more

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Great place to visit it's massive and has about everything. The dining is either buffet or they do have a menu to order from I suggest the buffet it has a decent selection Friday seafood was great fresh baked salmon and fried cod plus all the normal buffet items fried chicken mashed potatoes etc. salad bar was fresh and well maintained. Dessert was some of their fresh baked goods service was quick decently friendly and for the size it was pretty quiet. Like Arnold said I'll be back read more

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Der Dutchman was a place I'd heard about and looked up, so we decided to stop on the way back from Sarasota. The place is huge and was very busy, but the buffet stayed well stocked. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. Buffet has tons of options--fish, beef, chicken, salads, desserts, and bakery items--something for everyone. Upon walking in the gift shop and bakery are musts in checking out. First time here, and while I don't think I would go out of my way just to visit, it was definitely worth the price and a solid stop if you're already in the area. read more

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This is an Amish buffet. They had a lot of variety. They had a store like Cracker Barrel. Service was great.

Good Amish food, good service. The place is pretty large, has a reasonably priced buffet or you can order off the menu. There's also a bakery, a store, honestly kind of gives that Cracker Barrel mixed with a retirement community vibe, in a good way! It's great comfort food spot, don't expect a fine dining experience here and you'll leave satisfied. read more

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Went to Der Dutchman for the first time and what a neat place! There's a bakery and other food for sale just as you enter and a gift shop with unique items upstairs. There's tables are in long rows and they offer a menu as well as the buffet. Had the buffet and I think the highlights are the chicken and the salmon... good buffet, nice selection of salad and toppings and pie for dessert. The place is huge and must be popular as the line to get in was out the front door as I left. Nice place..... read more

One of my favorite places to visit. The food is amazing and service is speedy. I've only done the buffet both times I've been and it has been really good. There are 3 different sections with food to pick from and ice cream is included. read more

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Hadn't been to a buffet for years. Was pleasantly surprised. There were six of us and we all left with smiles on our faces. Priced right as well. read more

Stopped in for lunch. The wait staff was very nice. Got the Cod sandwich which seemed like it was made fresh and not a frozen reheat. The fish was a little mushy. Cole slaw was the side and it was not that good, seemed premade. The dinner yeast rolls were amazing. I could eat an entire tray. Got the strawberry rhubarb pie slice and was given the option for it to be warm with a scoop of ice cream. Served cold was fine for me and it was tasty. The bakery and gift shop was really neat. I would go back when it's not so busy. But are they busy all the time? read more

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Came in because of the reviews. First impressions were very nice when you walk in the front door and the little store was really neat. Then we went to the restaurant. Wasn't worth the hype. Felt and tasted more like a diner lunch than anything. We had the chili which was oddly sweet but not bad. Also spilt the 4 piece chicken dinner which was the reason for coming in. Chose mashed potatoes and noodles for the sides. The chicken seemed overcooked. Almost like it was taken off the budget and warmed making it dry and tough. Unfortunately we did not enjoy our lunch at all. The inside was the highlight. Pretty neat. read more

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The hostess was less than enthusiastic this morning. The food was great as was our waiter. However, when given the check at the end of our breakfast, there was no comment like "I'll take that whenever you're ready." So, we just thought we pay for it upfront, only to have to learn that we have to then go back to our table to wait for the server to pay. It's the small things. It's the small things and hope to see Der Dutchman sharpen up their staff! read more

If you're looking for authentic Amish comfort food at an amazing value, Der Dutchman is the place to go. Their all-you-can-eat dinner buffet is only $18.99, and it's worth it. I started with their salad bar, which was loaded with fresh vegetables and a variety of salads. From there, I moved on to the dinner options and filled my plate with turkey, ham, slow-roasted beef, and broasted chicken (similar to fried chicken). Every single item was absolutely delicious. The side dishes were just as impressive--mashed potatoes, creamed corn, noodles, and green beans were all cooked to perfection. To top it off, dessert was included. It was a chocolate sheet cake with rich chocolate icing. That's how I like to end my meal. If you're hungry for hearty, homemade food, Der Dutchman is a must-visit. read more

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The food was absolutely amazing!! The staff and service was top notch and attentive. There are so many choices. During the weekday they have additional specialty themed food. For example they had BBQ options. The salad bar was large enough with it selections you could enjoy that alone. If you get the chance while visiting definitely give it a try. And don't miss the pie, they have so many choices. read more

The Buffet is literally The Best I've ever Eaten from, Including Vegas! The staff keep the Serving area IMMACULATE. Hot, Home cookin! Dont miss out read more

The baked goods are nothing like lancasters. The flavor is not there. The white bread is not good. We traveled 4 hours and made a weekend out of it just to go to the bakery. Total disappointment. And no white cream filled donuts read more

Der Dutchman Sarasota 7-30-25 What a good place to eat. We stopped by on a Wednesday about 5:45pm and this place was busy. It has a large Gift shop upstairs, Food and Bakery downstairs which my wife loved. There is an Elevator for those that cannot do all the steps just to the right of the restaurant entrance. Lots of items there but it's a little pricey. I bought some Amish Noodles and sweet Bologna as its hard to get back home. Once inside the restaurant we got the Buffet, but you can order off the menu if you want. The Buffet has a ton of items on it, and you serve yourself. I will name a few food items on the Buffet, Ham, Turkey, Ribs, Brosted Chicken, Meat Loaf, Roast Beef, Smoked Sausage, Baked Fish, Salmon, Mac & Cheese, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Corn, Green Beans, Noodles, Baked Apples, Stuffing, Rolls, Cake, Pie, and a huge Salad Bar just to name a few. There is something for everyone on the Buffet. They will bring you some Ice Cream to finish up your meal. The waitstaff was fast refilling our drinks and answering any questions we had. This place is huge and very clean for all the people they serve. I for one can't wait to go back. I give this place a 4 out of 5 stars. Follow Me On FB For More Reviews & Fun. Gulf Coast Terry read more

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We were in Sarasota looking at some items for our home. It was decided that we should have lunch since it was approaching Noon. We have a number of usual locations that we normally try, but this time we decided to give Der Dutchman on Bahia Vista a try. On occasions in the past we attempted to eat here but the line seemed too long. This time we were seated quickly and the server was promptly at the table wanting to know what we wanted to drink and provided menus. Given all we had heard about the buffet at Der Dutchman we decided to give it a try. The selections are extensive and we tried numerous items. It turned out that all of the choices we made were enjoyed. If you are looking for home cooked country meals, this is the place to go. You will enjoy your meal. read more

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We went for lunch and had the buffet. The selection of food is very good. The salad bar area has just about anything you would want for a salad. Plenty of fresh veggies, ham, turkey, and all the dressings. The hot food selections included fried chicken, fish, beef and turkey. Lots of sides such as mashed potatoes, green beans and corn. The dessert bar is full of good stuff. Peanut butter pie, cookies and cream, apple pie and homemade donuts. Just to name a few. The service was very good as they cleaned your plates and filled your drinks as needed. If you like buffets then Der Dutchman is for you. It's a buffet so you get what you get. read more

Nice place, food options aren't so much. It's good for a first time visit. The pies are pretty good. read more

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Der Dutchman is rather new to the Amish area of Sarasota. It is primarily a family like buffet spot, menu items for those who don't choose the buffet. The restaurant is huge and also embraces a gift shop, bakery items and other items. The restaurant is popular with the buffet set. Daughter and I ordered from the menu and the wait began I ordered Liver and Onions and Cathy ordered the Cream chicken our meals arrived cold and kind of spoiled our anticipation. For us the lack of TLC is not there unlike another close by Amish restaurant. In short unless you are a buffet person. I think you would be so much better off dining at another popular Amish spot. read more

Very traditional Amish Restaurant with warm friendly people running it. This is very meat and potatoes, as well as sandwiches, for those who enjoy home cooked style meals. There is also a buffet which I did not see, but was told it was lovely. This is not my cup of tea, I don't do meat and potatoes and I certainly don't do buffets, but I had one of the best fruit smoothies outside of my own kitchen. We were a table of 16 and everyone was more than pleased with their dishes, as well as the pies- which the Amish are known for here in Sarasota. The wait staff did an amazing job getting everyone's food out - with the exception of drink refills, but we still tipped at 25% because she was so kind and patient with our large group, and had excellent timing. We were not able to visit the gift shop due to time constraints, but the bakery did look amazing. It's also not too loud, it does tend to attract the retiree crowd, that might explain it. read more

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We drove over 2 hours from Orlando to check this place out. The front of house staff was very distracted and not welcoming, with the MoD very off-putting after I found hair in my food and she told me it was more important that she get a price for a juice for another guest than to "deal with that". Another pet peeve/ick of mine is being called a "customer" in a hospitality setting. That was very transactional feeling. I would come back, but hopefully not when the manager that was there is working. read more

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You don't go here to lose weight. It's Amish and it's good...very, very good. A wonderful selection of food items in buffet style presentation. I suggest you sample your known favorites and then try some new items...you might be surprised. Boasted chicken is always a favorite as is their bread pudding. Soup is included, so ask yor served what it is that day. Ice cream is too. And speaking of servers, Tabitha is terrific! Lines can be long, there's no alcohol, the salad bar is bigger than any other area restaurant and it's all farm fresh. The buffet is $20. The ambiance is busy, people flock to this place. They also have a gift shop upstairs and packaged food items on the main level. read more

Yum yum yum! Everything was delicious! We stopped here on our thrifting adventures for my 50th birthday! My cousin was able to get us a seat for 8 in a quiet area! The staff was so nice, even bringing me a free dessert for my birthday! We all enjoyed our food! Some had the buffet (which was so good) and some ordered from the menu! We were all happy and content! read more

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Since I visited with a large party; I have greatly enjoyed your delicious apple butter! It is now a regular staple in my household. I purchase 3 extra large bottles with every visit that I make specifically to just obtain more of this amazing jam! read more

Come for the breakfast buffet! It was so good, so fresh and a huge selection and multiples of dishes so it's always full. I would want to travel back just to come here. Also great service and the store in the front has baked goods and the cinnamon rolls did not disappoint. read more

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Well I was kinda disappointed the buffet is nothing like it use to be,food selection was ok but not great you might be better off just ordering off menu nothing speculate on the buffet. VERY Disappointed. read more

We ordered Thanksgiving meal for 5. It was Fantastic & enough for 8 meals, with an incredible coconut cream pie. We will do this again & again. We got a sweet rolls & chocolate long John's for breakfast, the best I have ever eaten. A wonderful meal & financial Deal.....!!!!! read more

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My hubby and I traveled from Tampa to try this place and were excited to try homemade authentic Amish food. It was just an OK experience for me. The lunch buffet tastes like basic leftover Thanksgiving food lol..I did enjoy the mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes and ribs. Everything else did not taste fresh to me..the fried chicken used old oil although the seasoning was good. Ice cream at the end was great, but I can go to Culver's if I want frozen custard. Almost the entire bakery has bioengineered ingredients as well..this should be a higher standard than Walmart guys. The waitress was very kind though at least. Will never be back because it just isn't worth the $22 a person. Food needs to be fresher and please do not use unnatural ingredients, this is supposed to be Amish and real food. I can get the chemical stuff from anywhere. Overall, not that impressed. read more

The Disney World of buffet restaurants. A restaurant, bakery and gift shop all in one enormous building thankfully with an equally enormous parking lot. Advertised as an Amish restaurant and we did see several Amish folks working and eating there. When I think Amish I think about great vegetables and that explains my rating. We chose the dinner buffet, $18.99 each. Iced tea was extra but it was good. We arrived at 5 pm on a Tuesday night for an early dinner hoping to beat the crowd. Wrong. There was a line but it moved quickly and we were seated in less than 10 minutes. There is one very large dining area crowded with booths and tables where the buffet lines are but we were seated in a smaller separate dining area near the bakery entrance with a view to the parking lot. It was actually a bit more relaxed a setting than the main room. We still had to wade through the crowd to get to the buffet lines but that was not too bad as folks would let each others in the narrower areas near the lines. Frankly, to us the food was good overall but not as good as we expected. That is especially true for the vegetable offerings the night we were there. Mashed potatoes were offered in two formats, regular and fancy (with cheese), however both containers were nearly empty so we only got a small bit. The corn was fine but not great. The same goes for the other vegetables we tried. Good but not as good as we expected. The meats were good, broasted chicken ( tasted like fried, same texture too) was hot and juicy. The roast beef was also tender and tasty. The baked cod was good too, but, as for the potatoes, I wish there had been more of it when we went through the line. Only got a bite. The salad bar was top notch. Well stoked with lots of variety. The yeast rolls were good too. Sheet cakes and apple cobbler were the dessert offerings. If you want ice cream it does come as part of the buffet but you just have to ask your server to bring it to your table. My wife really liked the ice cream noting it was much creamier than usual soft served buffet ice cream. Our server Tabitha was simply great. She had several table in our mates and was attentive and courteous. We were camping in a nearby state park and enjoyed this trip into town for this dinner. However, while we enjoyed it, this is a crowded and bustling dinner experience that now that we have been there, we don't think we'd want to dine there again. read more

This is almost 90 minutes from my house but it is soooo worth the drive. I ate from the buffet so I could have multiple things. Such a huge salad bar to start. I've never seen so many salad dressings to choose from either. The biscuits may have been my favorite. So soft and fluffy. I had to buy some from the bakery to go home. Many types of desserts to try from the buffet so of course I ate them all! The store up front is 2 stories tall. First floor is food, second story is gifts, jewelry, clothing and more. I can't wait to go back! read more