This is a fantastic place. Great food, incredible Caribbean flavors, and an amazing staff. What an incredible hidden spot

I've heard rave reviews about Flambo and finally had the pleasure to try it myself! The restaurant is so beautifully decorated, with low music that transports you to a fancy, island vacation. The staff is so welcoming and makes it feel like you are visiting family. Colton was my server and he is so kind, knowledgeable about the menu and paid attention to details when I was dining. I was there for date night but others were there celebrating a birthday, girls night, a family event and regular-locals and new tourists were just enjoying a good meal. The restaurant is pretty big and has a lovely patio with a great atmosphere. The cocktails are so flavourful, they have good wines, and even Crown Royal for the Canadians! The bartender was kind to take photos for my husband and I at the stunning bar. A pholourie appetizer with tamarind sauce comes complimentary, which I devoured! I ordered pakoras and pork belly which were perfectly cooked and delicious. Pro-tip, ask for some of their pepper sauce if you enjoy spice! For mains, I enjoyed curry chicken and braised beef stew, with buss-up-shut. Everything was beautifully plated and tasted incredible -- I ate wayyy more than I thought possible! The owner, Anthony came by our table and he is such a wonderful person. You could tell much he loves people and offered us a complimentary dessert of mango mousse cake which was truly divine! My experience here was a 10/10. Anthony, his team and his food are a true asset to this community and I can't wait to go back! read more

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Great experience at Flambo! From the minute I walked in, everyone was welcoming and friendly. Bartendar Meghan took great care of me at the bar, and I also had a chance to meet the owner Kevin, who took the time to talk with me about the food and concept. I came in looking for that traditional wrapped roti I grew up with, and while they didn't have it theirs served a little differently, Kevin explained the reasoning and I completely understood. I was able to mix a few things from the menu and still get that authentic, home-style Caribbean flavor I was looking for. Sarasota needs more places bringing this kind of food and culture to the area. Great decor ,people, hospitality, and plenty on the menu I still need to try. Definitely give Flambo a try when you're around St. Armands Circle. I'll be back. read more

When you think of Trini food, one doesn't picture a sit down, tablecloth with full service establishment. But hear me out...Trini food is so good, it should have that and Flambo brings it to the forefront and does it so well. The service is impeccable and Kevin is not only friendly and welcoming, but he is passionate about the food he provides to his patrons. The fare is a blend of Trini fusion, but it stays true to the flavors of the island. My buss up shot was so buttery and flaky, and pair it with that curry chicken, oh man, that's always a winning combo. Don't forget for that extra Trini kick, must ask for their homemade pepper sauce. If you're in the mood for some authentic cocktails, don't miss out on the Rum Punch! Carefully curated, it was truly one of the best my husband had. Don't only take my word for it, get to Flambo and see for yourself! read more

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Came here for a work dinner, and I am so glad the company was paying because I wanted to try all their food! I started with their Lemongrass Shrimp Soup. It did not look like I expected, but it tasted really good. I didn't realize it had mushrooms in it, but they definitely added to the flavor and ended up being a happy surprise. I also got to try some of their appetizers. The Curry Mussels were TO DIE FOR. I could have eaten a whole bucket of that curry sauce. We also ordered the pita bread with avocado sauce. The pita was so soft and delicious that we had to order a second helping. Finally, for my main dish, I had the Spicy Seafood Paella. I could not make up my mind because that curry sauce was amazing, but I wanted to try something I hadn't had yet on this trip. I'm so glad I did! The paella was so well seasoned and packed with flavor. I do wish it had come with a little more shrimp, but everything was absolutely delicious. We were a large group, and the service was still 10/10. I cannot wait to go back and try more of their dishes. read more

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**Good, authentic Trini food!** My whole family and I were craving Trinidadian food. Since my husband's birthday and his mother is from Trinidad, we decided to surprise him by taking him to this restaurant. I found Flambo on Google while searching for authentic Trini food, and after reading the reviews, we decided to drive for more than an hour to try it. The drive was definitely worth it! We loved the atmosphere, and the food tasted authentic--just like my in-laws' home cooking. The portions were just right--not overwhelming, but still filling. Since we all eat relatively small portions, we appreciated that there wasn't much food wasted. We tried the soup and curry, and although they had unfortunately run out of beef and only had shrimp and chicken available, everything was still delicious and flavorful. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner and cook, who was very friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and our whole family had a wonderful time. If you're craving authentic Trinidadian food, I highly recommend checking out **Flambo**. It's definitely worth the trip! read more

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Fantastic and authentic Trinidadian cuisine. Everything was top notch. We chose to eat outside because it had just rained and it cooled off early on a Friday night. It's really nice inside, too! Servers and owner were helpful at selecting our dishes and serving us fresh food. I highly recommend the curry chicken, drunken noodle, chick peas, plantains, and the wings! Quality, and authentic Caribbean food here for sure! Ask for some hot pepper sauce if you like spice. First time here with family. Will be back every time we're in the area! read more

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Easily the best restaurant in St Armands Circle. Absolutely loved the corn soup, pholouri (which are little fritters), lemongrass mussels (get it with the roti), samosas, beef stew and whole snapper. The mango dessert was perfection. Cocktails were excellent: clarified pina colada, passion and guava martinis. Service was amazing. Highly recommend and look forward to returning! read more

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Stopped in during art fair on May 23. It was hot. We had a taste for butter Chicken. This restaurant did not disappoint! (Chat gpt did not know to recommend it for butter chicken in Sarasota, btw.) It is off on the end of one of the side spurs off the circle. I ordered mango salad and husband ordered butter chicken. We shared. Salad was very fresh, cucumbers and tomatoes were carefully seeded, lettuce cut in bite sized pieces and tamarind dressing was light and delicious. The butter chicken was sweet and unctuous, served as large chunks of mostly dark meat chicken that you cut up. It was fan-freaking-tastic. Waiter was so very friendly. He and his dad opened in November. Tan tan martini (vodka and guava) was made spirit forward per request and balanced out the mildly spiced, rich butter chicken. Dad is the chef. Dining room has big windows that look out on the street. White tablecloths are so welcome. It's cool and soothing inside. Much better than the loud places on the circle. Highly recommend this restaurant for lunch or dinner! read more

Flambo Restaurant - Mango salad - Trinidadian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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This was our first visit to flambo restaurant. We enjoyed ourselves the staff was nice and knowledgeable of the food. The decor was great I liked it it had a nice feel to it. Service was good they were nice they had a smile which is always good to see especially in this day and age. We did enjoy ourselves and we will go back definitely. If you want a cool spot then have some good food and some nice drinks that would be the place treat yourself you deserve it read more

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Have eaten here several times since their soft opening Oct '25 because it is easily my favorite restaurant on St Armand. The food is outstanding, the service is superb and the drinks are excellent. The menu is different from the usual offerings at most Sarasota restaurants - one of the reasons I'm delighted they're here. I've now tried almost all the entrees, and thoroughly enjoyed every one. Our last visit was a special wine pairing meal for 9 of us, orchestrated by Kevin and Chris, and was a very special meal indeed! If you haven't been yet, go! You will love the food and the experience. read more

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Nice corner of the block space with indoor and outdoor dining, good for people watching. Good food, with good drink, in a good atmosphere, with good service. And I was there with good company. What could be better? read more

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Incredible food with a wonderful fusion jog different cultures. Our waiter was the owners son and was so kind to me and my girls. The restaurant itself was so comfortable and quiet. We had a guava mango spritz that was delicious!! Along with the mango salad and then mussels. We had a 10/10 experience read more

This was a fantastic experience from start to finish! We had appetizers of crispy pork belly and samosas. The pork belly was absolutely amazing! Crispy on the outside and then melt in your mouth in the middle. The samosas were amazing! They give you 2, but they are quite big and easy to share. These have a bit of a spice kick, but unlike other spicy foods, it hits and goes away quickly. My mouth was not ever left hot feeling. I had the spicy red snapper, not at all spicy, but completely delicious. We also have 2 dairy allergies in our family. This place has lots of options for that. I would absolutely recommend and we plan to return another time while visiting! read more

Flambo Restaurant - Spicy Red Snapper - Trinidadian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

A truly unique project that the local scene had been missing for years--especially this spot, which offers high-quality food, excellent prices, and direct, personalized service from the owners. Highly recommended. read more

Flambo Restaurant - Outside tables and inside tables - Trinidadian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I don't understand these reviews?! Maybe it's me, but I love a balanced plate, not just a protein & rice for over $30. Although flavorful, the 2 dishes we ordered just didn't seem to command $75. 6 shrimp (in a flavorful green curry) with plain basmati rice and no side vegetable for over $30. A semi-plain snapper also with plain basmati, no side veg for $40. Sadly, I see this as an overpriced tourist trap. Decent flavors, friendly servers, just overpriced unbalanced dishes. I'll leave it to others to enjoy. read more

This is the BEST restaurant not only on the circle at St Armand's but definitely the BEST new concept in sarasota. You must try this restaurant asap ! Open for both lunch & dinner now. Great options both in food and drinks..,,,,, we have eaten here several times since they opened and it continues to amaze our groups each time. You will definitely meet the owners if you are there more than five minutes They are setting the standard on service and customer satisfaction. Try something new and out of your comfort zone you won't be disappointed. They have such great flavors in all the options. This place is going to be the number 1 choice this year Try Flambo read more

I only write reviews when an experience absolutely compels me to, and my dinner at Flambo did just that. Flambo is remarkable, and not just St. Armand's remarkable, but remarkable compared to all the food I've eaten across the world. I've never tasted anything like the Curry Mussels before and I will be dreaming about them for a long time. I wish I lived here so I could come back once a week, but I'll be dreaming about the next time I'm back and am already planning my order. If you're so lucky to have the north Indian guy as your waiter (I'm so sorry that I didn't catch his name), listen to every single thing he tells you about the food and what he recommends, because he will guide you to an extraordinary meal. And, not only is the food above and beyond, but so is the service and the atmosphere. The staff is attentive and lovely. The owner comes out and chats with you, and is a passionate and genuine guy. Truly an extraordinary experience. (And please let me know when you're ready to ship the curry mussel sauce across the country so I can bathe in it. Or okay, just a cookbook would be great!) read more

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We had a wonderful dinner at Flambo and are so happy to see this exciting new restaurant come to St. Armands Circle. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted by the owner, Kevin, which immediately set the tone for a great evening. We chose to sit at the bar, where Chris, the bartender, was incredibly helpful, attentive, and accommodating. While we sat at the bar, the restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, with elegant chandeliers throughout that create a stylish yet inviting atmosphere. We started with the lemongrass shrimp soup--so flavorful and fragrant, yet light and not at all heavy. The pork belly appetizer was absolutely delicious a must try. For dinner, we shared the drunken noodles and the curry shrimp, and both dishes were outstanding--rich, well-balanced flavors and generously portioned. Overall, a fantastic experience from start to finish. We're thrilled to have Flambo on the Circle and will most definitely be back! read more

Excellent food and flavors. Service was attentive and timely. Unique and worth a visit. Highly recommend read more

This is truly a gem of St. Armands/sarasota! The food, location and decor are clearly a work of art, and it is clear the owner has poured his heart and soul into all three. The drinks are some of the best we have ever had! Tensen was our server - he catered to not only us but our little chihuahua came first! Extremely pet friendly as the owner served her her grilled chicken and welcomed her w open arms. Food so fresh, Cleanest environment and the pork was the best weve ever had! The vibes and love poured into the place truly shined on us!!! read more

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From start to finish FLAMBO exceeded expectations. Amazing customer service and fabulous food. So good read more

Flambo Restaurant - From start to finish FLAMBO exceeded expectations so good - Trinidadian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Flambo is amazing! Anthony (the owner) is so welcoming. He treated our family with personal care. And, the food is soooo delightful. One of the best meals I've had in over a year. The buss up shut is to die for. Eat it with your hands with your curry - you will never forget it. For drinks we had rum punch. The pholourie with tamarind sauce is a 10/10. We also had curry chicken, curry shrimp, corn soup, and the chicken Trini Drunken Noodles. I highly recommend any of these dishes - whatever you're in the mood for. I tasted a little of everything we ordered and I was blown away. My 90 year old Trini grandmother loves the food here. We'll be back for sure. Thank you Anthony and the Flambo team for a lovely meal! read more

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We would give Flambo more that 5 stars. Located on the south end of Boulevard Of The Presidents, it is a place not to be overlooked. A really nice addition to the typical coastal fare. We has a wonderful evening! It was Super Bowl Sunday, so not busy and we were really able to absorb everything about this wonderful restaurant. The decor is lovely and serene. I loved the fish video playing in the TV screen in the bar. With the instrumental music and a cocktail, it was mesmerizing. The service was very attentive and our server, Tansen, was delightful. He answered questions and explained the nuance of the various dishes and flavors as well as the culture, which I particularly loved. For those timid of spice, they have toned down the spiciness of dishes, so no need to be afraid of the heat. I like spice, so he provided extra habanero for me to add. Perfect! We started with their complimentary Pholouri,which are fritters served with their house made tamarind sauce. Nice touch. We followed with the coconut shrimp which was mildly sweet, perfectly cooked shrimp. (I am not a coconut shrimp lover, but these changed my mind!). My husband had the paella, which was loaded with seafood and spiced with traditional and Caribbean flavor. A very nice twist. I had the curry shrimp and it was fantastic! Perfectly cooked big shrimp in a light, but rich Trinidadian curry with basmati rice. I could get that again and again, and probably will! We added an order of Roti--traditional Trinidadian bread. Unique and very good. Perfect accompaniment to the lovely sauces of our dishes. We finished with a dessert of Mango mouse and gulag jamune. Lovely finish. Oh! I forgot to mention the cocktails. The Winter Old Fashioneds were very good. They also have a nice wine selection, as well as other, specialty cocktails. At the end of our meal, the owner and chef came out to meet us. His love and passion for his food, his craft and his restaurant is what makes Flambo something special. We will definitely be back.....maybe even this week! read more

Amazing late afternoon service! We had cocktails and snacks, which were all delicious! Definitely returning!

What a fabulous addition to Sarasota in St Armand's Circle Delicious cuisine from the Caribbean mainly Trinidad which has a very unique array of tastes The staff is a joy father and son take such pride in their food. Great bar with happy hour and beautifully renovated. Outside steel drum music. Must try this gem Andrea Wallack read more

Unique Caribbean menu. Food is excellent with elegant service. The corn soup is exceptional. Great salmon and fried rice. The mango mousse is a divine way to end a meal. read more

Excellent food and excellent service. The owner is very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend.

Did a couple night getaway at Cirque St Armand's. HIt Flambo on Day 2. Love the enticing menu selection. Fair pricing. Great drinks. Exceptional service. read more

Stumbled onto this place while walking through St Armands Circle and we're so glad we did. Kevin handled both our food orders and the preparation of some of the best drinks we've ever had. Food was delicious and the drinks were unique and so full of flavor. Great selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic as well. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend. read more

This is a brand new restaurant on St. Armands Circle. It's great to have a new restaurant that has some different offerings. The food is an eclectic mix of Indian, Caribbean, European. The restaurant is really beautiful, we met with the owner who is chef and his son who was the maître D. The atmosphere and ambience was really terrific. We had a couple of excellent cocktails while sitting at the bar and a coconut shrimp appetizer, which was top notch. We split a shrimp dish, which was also delicious. I would highly recommend you give this place a try. read more

Amazing ambiance, exceptionally nice staff and service, delicious food. A must try. This was my first time in St. Armand's Circle and I will definitely be returning read more

We had a quick lunch today at Flambo. I was expecting "bar food" but was pleasantly surprised. The owner actually waited on us and made some recommendations that were spot on. Flambo is right at the edge of the business area but worth the few extra steps. Will be back. read more

I chose this restaurant over other more popular places at St. Armands circle and I'm glad I did. Food was delicious, service was friendly, and decor serene and beautiful. The chef also came out and chatted with us at the end, even shared some advice with my teen daughter. I only have a few suggestions for improvement - maybe reduce the salt a bit on the wonton soup and the curry chicken, and let the mango mousse thaw in the fridge as it was frozen. I would definitely recommend this place for a delicious relaxing dinner. read more

My husband and I came in here and we're not disappointed. I had curry chicken and he had stew. They both were delicious. The bread was hot and fresh. The drinks were good and service was excellent. Beautiful decor, clean and welcoming. Can't wait to come back. read more

A refreshing, unique addition to dining options on St. Armand's Key. Sweet and sour chicken, corn soup, and wok-fried basmati rice were delicious. Looking forward to dining there again soon. read more

Flambo is a welcome addition to the Circle. The decor is distinctive and sophisticated, the bar beautifully lit. The food is excellent, the menu great. I am determined to try everything. The biriyani was delicious as was the curried shrimp. This is one of the few places where the shrimp is perfectly cooked, not having been immersed in sauce for an hour! The marvelous starters include pork belly, pakora, samosas and more. The staff is wonderful, truly interested in making sure you have what you need. read more

I am in town from Los Angeles, where we have a great and wide selection of restaurants. I came here with local friends, and Flambo exceeded my expectations. The flavors were impeccable, and the meats and seafood were so tender. Everyone at the table had amazing dishes. Be sure to start your meal with chicken 65 to prepare your palette for what is to come. read more

Food was delicious! Recommend the butter chicken but everything we got was incredibly flavorful. Will be back soon!

The service and food was excellent. The owner came out and talked to us personally. Great quality of food.