We had dinner here while in Sarasota. It's a lovely restaurant in a nondescript location on Longboat Key- easy to get to and easy parking. Family owned and run- the decor is lovely! It's a Prix Fixe meal- 3 courses of which you have the option to choose 1app, 1 entree and a dessert, everything is made in house by the chef/owner. The food was great - as if you were dining in France . The service was excellent- Sam was pleasant, personable and gave us great recommendations. We will definitely back! The beef Wellington was the best! Chef and his lovely wife were a pleasure! read more

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Madison Blanche must one of the only white table cloth restaurants in longboat key, and they don't take that for granted. The elegance of the dining room atmosphere, the wait staff, and presentation of the food was not overlooked and executed to a level where you can tell the staff truly cares about the diner's experience. The pre fixe menu is simple enough to not get lost in, and wide enough to keep you coming back for more. Everything we ordered was delicious, unique, and contained a French twist. The special was tilefish, we ordered several kinds of seafood including lobster, crab, and snapper while I had the lamb saddle. Personally speaking the blue crab avocado appetizer was something I had to order because of all the pictures I had seen, and it did not disappoint. The romulade alongside the dish gave it a fresh, elegant bite which was rich but bright. The Colorado lamb saddle had the texture of a well prepared filet mignon perfectly baked inside of a puff pastry. I was calling it a lamb wellington for fun, but that may have been the most I have ever enjoyed a lamb dish. It was hearty, and perfectly balanced between tender meat, crisp crust, and savory sauce. The pineapple dessert was light, refreshing, and felt like a unique cross between a tangy desert and a sweet airy coconut whipped ice cream. I was however very jealous of the others that ordered the rich chocolate soufflé. 10/10. I would say this is a necessary experience for anyone that lives in the area. read more

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As always, food, ambience and service are stellar at this amazing French restaurant. Untouched by the recent storms, closed only due to power & phone shutoff after the hurricane. Our server, Jose Jr, was most excellent and we had time to chat with Madame Victoria and Jose Sr as business was light everywhere on the island. The wine list is spectacular (no BYO) and the cuisine is impeccable. The setting is as close to fine dining as one gets in our area. If you haven't been here, you are missing out. read more

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Best service on the island. Perfect dining experience every time! Excellent wine selection and great food and dessert. Our favorite restaurant in the area ! read more

From the time you enter, you know you are in for a special dining experience. We opted for the price fix dinner ($85)which was plentiful and delicious. My tomato torte appetizer was an explosion of flavors. My red snapper entree was excellent with broth and potatoes. My wife's chocolate soufflé was very special. The ambiance is upscale, the waitstaff is professional, the wine list is pretty substantial and the food is the star read more

Maison Blanche - Tomato torte appetizer - French Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

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I've eaten in many a Michelin restaurant and this is not one of them. My wife had the lobster appetizer and I had the mushroom ravioli which were delicious. So ended the fine dinning experience. Our short ribs had a sauce that was cloyingly sweet and had an off putting taste, not to mention that the rib was luke warm. My wife had ice cream for desert it was fine (guess it's hard to drop the ball on that) I had the chocolate soufflé which was served in a coffee cup... seriously! Additionally, the interior of the soufflé was watery and when I brought this to the attention of the server he said; "This is how it's prepared here somewhat undercooked." The chef (or more aptly a cook) peeked out from the kitchen but never came to the table. Needless to say we won't be returning. I will also advise the concierge at The St. Regis of this awful dining experience. I'm feeling rather generous tonight so I'll give them two stars. read more

Maison Blanche - Watery souffle - French Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

The restaurant has a very unique and intimate ambience. The walls are covered with light drapery. There was an old fashioned Christmas tree in the middle of the room up in the air. Another one near a table. The food ranks up there with the fine NYC restaurants. I heard the chef has a Michelin star. I had this artichoke dish that was delightful! The Lamb en croute was amazing!! The meal ended with a decadent chocolate souffle. This is the BEST restaurant I have ever been to in many years! read more

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Everything. Best restaurant ever. Food Service and atmosphere is just lovely. They truly care about what they do and how they do it.

Fabulous meal with incredible service. I have not seen or a French restaurant that has offered so many delicious lovely options in years! It reminds me of an old fashioned fancy restaurant found in the 1980s not today. The amazing thing is that you would never guess this wonderful restaurant is located hidden where it is, but once you walk in, it's transformed! Will definitely be returning! read more

What a gem in the most unexpected place. Every dish was prepared to perfection. This was truly a Parisian experience. We are fortunate to have stumbled across this amazing restaurant on our visit to Sarasota. So amazing and our server Sam was extremely polite and knowledgeable about the menu and the restaurant. This is a must visit if you love fantastic food. read more

What a delightful experience, and yes, it's an experience! Issac was delightful and the food was amazing! We've celebrated special occasions with Maison n Blanche and tonight was very special . We shared the Dover soul, had the crab and avocado appetizer, the mushroom ravioli, and of course, ended the evening with the chocolate soufflé, which is absolutely amazing! We just love Maison Blanche! read more

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This restaurant is my gold standard. The food is expensive but if you want to treat yourself to amazingly delicious french cuisine I highly recommend this restaurant. The service is absolutely hands down impeccable and charming. I would be amazed if you could find any fault with the food preparation. If you're in the mood for French cuisine and an amazing all around dining experience this is the place. Reservations must be made ahead of time as there are many who cherish this place. You will not be disappointed. read more

This small and intimate spot in Longboat Key has been on our fine dining list since we moved to the area in 2019. Offering a prix fixe menu at $90 for three courses with some specials and an up charge for some items providing some interesting menu options. The restaurant is located at the front of a resort with good parking. The restaurant is rather small drapes in white with nice plants to break up the space. We were greeted warmly and sat for our 6:45pm reservation. The highlight here is the food which was executed near flawlessly. Every dish was delicious from the amuse-bouche to dessert. Service was efficient and professional, maybe too rigid. They recognized our anniversary with a nice candle, nice not great. Our major issue was the seating, maybe the most uncomfortable seats ever. I'd rather ride in a Humvee for 2 hours than seat in those seats again. Definitely worth a visit for some classic French cuisine with a taste of Florida. Overall rating 4.5. read more

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Simply exceptional. Fine dining at an elevated level minus stuffiness. Where to start? Dress smartly (unlike the two guys who entered in faded shorts and flip flops) to match the elegance of the dining room. Savor the multiple choices on the menu --four of us dining here couldn't decide which appetizer, entrée or dessert was the most enjoyable, all beautifully plated and delivering understated and perfectly balanced flavors. Enjoy a bottle from the outstanding wine list. Notice the silent, efficient and helpful staff. All together delivered a perfect evening. Pricey, yes, but quality and elegance don't come cheap. read more

Truly the epitomy of a fine dining experience, and a top choice for any special occasion. So fortunate to have Maison Blanche on Longboat Key. You might never expect to find a michelin star restaurant in such an understated exterior (as its attached to the Four Winds condo complex), but once inside your transported into a most elegant dining room draped in white fabric throughout. We have been there multiple times, and it is always exceptional and an elevated dining experience. It's a Prix fixe menu and I would say offers enough choices to satisfy any palate. Love all the meat and fish entrees. The Dover Sole is a treat and the best I've had anywhere. The appetizers are all a wonderful start to this dining experience, though I keep coming back to the Wild Mushroom Ravioli, so delicate and delicious, and one of these days will see if I can do this as an entree portion. The desserts will keep you lingering. The vacherin meringue (reminded me of Pavlova) was so light and airy, the pineapple with coconut mousse delicious, and the chocolate souffle' brings back my best memories of Paris. Thank you Maison Blanche, Jose' and Victoria, for maintaining such a high bar in fine dining. read more

Service, food and ambiance are incredible. My filet was out of this world. The desserts are next level. A wonderful pre fixe menu, never been -- you are missing out. read more

Maison Blanche - Lump Crab appetizer wrapped in avocado slices - French Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

Few places have left me star struck. This being one of the few. Everything from the ambiance to the warm towels prior to your meal is exquisite. Our server was amazing and of the upmost knowledge. They definitely made my husbands 30th birthday one for the books. read more

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Fantastic through and through. Flawless service, reliable entrees and plats, and specials that shine. Every time we are in longboat we come here at least a decade running. Ambience is on the simpler side but that doesn't matter at all. They remember our wine order too! Genuinely, you should go. read more

One of the best dining experiences in all of Sarasota area. Cool chic vibes from the music to the warm towels to the wine glasses and selections. Greeted with small baguette which was warm and wonderful. Allowed for a second as well. A small soup of spinach potato was served as part of the experience. Price fix menu but with the specials it gave us plenty of options. The food was fabulous along with the service. Will definitely be back and recommend to others. read more

The food was delicious. Dover sole was incredible. The service was good. There were many people there and she was hustling trying to serve everyone. They need one more server in my opinion. The ambiance was good. read more

We celebrated my moms birthday and I knew this was the place to go. My family had been but it was my first and wow, it was one of the most incredible dining experiences I've had. I called Saturday afternoon and was shocked they had an opening. You would never expect such a profound restaurant to be in this location because it is hidden in a time share resort. Parking was easy and the entrance itself was gorgeous. We walked in and the owner, Victoria immediately greeted us and wished my mom a happy birthday. Our table was perfectly tucked into the corner and I was blown away by the style of the dining room (even the bathroom was beautiful). The tables had white table clothes with brown leather chairs that had rollers on the bottom (this is smart because it makes it easy for people to get in and out of their chair) We started off with a bottle of champagne to celebrate and Victoria helped us pick our which one we would like based on our preferences of flavor. We enjoyed a few glasses as we gazed over the menu. It is a prix fixe menu so you pick an appetizer, entree and dessert. I chose: - Stuffed Wild Mushrooms Ravioli with Foie Gras Sauce & Black Truffle - Filet Mignon - Vacherin with Whipped Cream & Raspberries The waiter brought over a complimentary starter that was delicious. It was Amuse Bouche of Whipped Potato Soup & Truffle. After our champagne we ordered a bottle of red wine. Again, Victoria helped us pick out the best wine based on the dishes we ordered. It was a French red blend and it had a Smokey flavor but super light and paired very well. The mushroom ravioli was one of the best dishes I've ever had in my life. I was blown away and couldn't wait to try the next course. The filet was cooked PERFECTLY and again, one of the best steaks I've ever had. I ordered it medium and it just the right amount of pink with a charred crusted outside. For dessert I was feeling strawberry and I had the Vacherin with Whipped Cream & Raspberries. It was so refreshing and unlike any dessert I've had. This was a dining experience of a lifestyle. Although our dinner was $600 for three people, it was a memory I will have forever. The owner, Victoria is from Paris and we talked with her after our meal. She has successfully brought French cuisine to such a small town in Florida. If you are in the Sarasota/Longboat Key area, you must try Maison Blanche. read more

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This restaurant is the best restaurant I like in this area so far. I'm very satisfied with the presentation, flavor and quality of the appetizers and entrees especially the fillet mignon we had, beautiful! I'm not very impressed by the dessert menu though. We had chocolate soufflé and apple tart. They were both freshly made and very good but kind of simple comparing to the courses before dessert. I like that their dessert not as sweet as typical American dessert. I hope they can work out a more fancy dessert menu in future then I can come back more often. The service pretty good. The decoration of the restaurant simple but nice. read more

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I've read numerous "outstanding" reviews of this restaurant but after my first experience there for my birthday just a couple of weeks ago, I truly didn't find anything exceptional about the experience. The decor was bland and average at best. They don't have a liquor license so forget having a cocktail! Although it's located directly on the Gulf of Mexico you couldn't tell that from inside being surrounded by white curtains. The prix fixe meal choices were limited and not that inspiring at $85.00 per person with the most desirable items offered at a ridiculous "up charge". The food was good but not exceptional. The service was also good but our waiter was juggling 4+ tables. In summary, for the $300+ cost per couple for an anticipated "top of the town" dinner...unfortunately Maison Blanche missed the mark for us. read more

Superb!! Service, Meal, Wine, Dessert. Everything was amazing! This is high-end French cuisine, but they run a pri fixe special with appetizers, entrees, and dessert for $75. I had stuffed ravioli with mushrooms, Dover sole, and a chocolate soufflé. Everything was delicious; the service was impeccable! Do yourself a favor and get reservations if you can! read more

Maison Blanche - Dover sole - French Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

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Chocolate soufflé was delicious. It was not overly sweet Just perfect. I recommend it read more

What a phenomenal restaurant. This was my first time here (I can't even tell you why I hadn't gone before) and I was so impressed. I have to point out that the initial impression is less than ideal. The restaurant is located in the corner of an older, blah looking hotel on Longboat key. Once you get in the front door, things begin to look up. The decor is understated and somewhat contemporary (not the classic French restaurant appearance I was expecting). It's definitely a boutique restaurant as it only appears to be able to seat 40 - 50 people at a time. The staff is outstanding and are clearly of French origins. The food is magnificent. From the amuse bouche all the way through to the wonderful deserts, each serving is a testament to the chef and the overall quality of the establishment. We had the King salmon with bernaise sauce and the sea bass with an incredible lemon Beurre Blanc sauce. Needless to say, the chocolate souffle was amazing. The wine list is fantastic. Just the right amount of each varietal while still being strong in French wines. I also find that their mark-up on wine is a good deal less than many / most fine restaurants. It seemed to me that they were 50% over store or online retail where most restaurants are at LEAST 100% + over these #'s. For a special day or event, you owe it to yourself or your special person to try Maison Blanche. You won't regret it. read more

Wonderful cuisine, service and overall experience! Highly recommend. The best dining experience in Longboat Key.

We had a beautiful time at Maison Blanche. The server was extremely helpful, unobtrusive, and well timed with each dish. The ambiance was lovely. It was nice to enjoy a nicer meal in an adult environment. The food absolutely was the star of the show. From the amuse bouche to the dessert everything was so delicious. Also note, nice wine selection with some reasonably priced choices along side some beautiful high-end selections. read more

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What a lovely fine dining experience! I am vegetarian and really loved the three course meal here: the tomato tart was so intricate and delicious, followed by beautifully made mushroom ravioli in a broth, and a generously sized apple tart and sorbet. The service included a surprise treat before and after the three courses as well as very gourmet breads. Wines by the glass were about $13 and also tasty. Definitely make a trip to Long Boat Key for a special evening. read more

We enjoyed the food and the excellent service provided by Valerie. From the $70 fix menu, we selected the steak tartar and wild mushroom raviolis for our appetizers. I enjoyed the finishing touches of my tartar, with a pickled onion petal with mustard grains and a hint of mint leaf. My husband was raving about the foie gras sauce at the bottom of his ravioli plate, and the little baguettes served were excellent to pair. We then selected the tuna with eggplants and the suckling pig as our entrées. I couldn't have enough of the sauce/glaze that I could pour on my raw tuna. It was made with soy sauce, a reduction of beef broth and wasabi. My husband thought the pieces of pork were delicious, lean and layered with some crisp. For dessert, I chose the chocolate soufflé with crème anglaise and my husband had the toasted pineapple with puréed banana and coconut ice cream. While enjoyed the chocolate soufflé, I couldn't have enough of my husband's dessert! His was so flavorful and exotic. Our server, Valerie, was absolutely on point with everything: manners, timing, knowledge of the menu. I had a drop of sauce by my plate, (made by me), and she covered it with a fresh napkin before serving my next dish. The venue, even though not conspicuous and inside a regular looking hotel, was very clean and everything was white (thus la maison blanche). Even though drapping decore felt heavy, the center piece of the dining room was elevated with white and purple orchids with brought elegance and a pop of color. We will return. It was an enjoyable experience for my husband's birthday. They gave him a candle to blow, surrounded by 4 little orange blossom flavored madeleines to celebrate. read more

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This is a great French restaurant on Longboat Key. The menu is very extensive - about a dozen appetizers and an equal number of entrees including 3 fish dishes, sweetbreads, ribs, and steak. I had the surcharged foie gras which was absolutely delicious, the tuna served lightly seared, thinly sliced, with delicious eggplant and the wonderful chocolate soufflé with cream anglais. The ambiance and the service is perfect - a low key fancy experience. The wine list is extensive - we had a rose champagne and a Loire Valley Sancerre with dinner. A great place for a special dinner. read more

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For a true, perfect French cuisine experience, this is the place. Intimate, delicious and superb service. Enhancements to the meal like fresh truffles, select wines and other additions available. Love! read more

Every plate from first to last bite was beautifully seasoned. Flavors full and savory. Every element of my mushroom and foie gras ravioli was perfect: the sauce. the pasta, the mushrooms. herbs and farce. My wife tried mine and now likes foie gras. The lamb saddle en croute was tender meaty, with again refined seasoning and flavoring with herbs and lettuce. My banana mouse with fruit and coconut ice cream more than stood up to my wife's excellent chocolate mousqse with Creme englaise. Service excellent. Our server subtly moved us between our bread and apps to a table where we could sit closer together rather than across from each other,without being asked, to have a more romantic setting. read more

For special occasion or simply a day that you just want to feel special...Maison Blanche is THE best dining experience you can find in the Sarasota area. None finer! read more

Having recently visited France and wanting the feeling again, a couple of Francophiles wanted to close out 2024 with only the best experience...Maison Blanche delivered. The ambiance, decor, service, cannot be beat unless you are actually in Paris. The details of the small baguettes to the pats of butter, the cutlery, the palette surprises, we were so happy and impressed. Chef came to visit us and asked for our approval. We felt very special and I was able to practice my little bit of French with an accommodating server:). We loved our time and hope to end every year at Maison Blanche. Merci beaucoup and tres bien! read more

Lovely restaurant for celebrating our anniversary. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Do not let the exterior of the building deter you. The interior of restaurant is a mix of modern and classic design with an intimate feel. Service was wonderful. Knowledgeable about menu and mindful of our food allergy. Also brought a little candle and delicious treat to help us celebrate. Our entire meal was delicious. I would return for the sea bass with crispy skin. Just perfect! My husband loved his short ribs and the bread that came with our meal. He devoured several pieces lol. Lemon custard dessert was good. The cookie on bottom was really hard and didn't cut easily but the lemon flavor with raspberries was awesome. Highly recommend! read more

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ambiance romantic food 5 stars service 5 stars food met my expectations service met my expectations read more

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First and last time dining here. It's a one and done for me. The food was very good. The actual dining experience is not for me. Incredibly stuffy, mostly very elderly clientele, horrible elevator music piped in, weird white sheets hanging everywhere. Not a place that feels comfortable at all. Only serves wine, no cocktails. We had ravioli, snapper and short ribs, all were very tasty. See pics. Prefix menu 75.00 per person with some special items upcharged. If this is the dining experience you are looking for, it's probably for you. Food is very well prepared. read more

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2nd or 3rd time there. Restaurant went from Saturday evening, elegant attire to shorts and wrinkled shirts (we were dressed to impress) so disappointed, what a failure for a high end establishment. Felt very rushed. The kitchen was too fast!!! Meals came out while previous course was being cleared. I had the wild mushroom ravioli and it was ok. My husband had the octopus appetizer it was "OK" I had the shirt rib he had the Tuna both were good. The Dessert were terrible - we shared the chocolate souffle and the apple tart. They took our dessert order before the entree, for prep reasons The Apple tart was bland and the chocolate souffle was tangy weird, was lacking any zest!!! The entire Experience went from a 10 /10 to a 7/10. read more

This is a fine dining restaurant. It is there to showcase the finesse of its food, its celebrated Chef and a well trained Staff...not meant for the unsophisticated palate. We arrived for our reservation and were warmly greated at the door by a lovely lady, the beautiful smile on her face made you feel immediately welcome, found out later it was Mrs. Martinez. She showed us to our table and wished us a pleasant evening ...from that moment on, it was pure class and culinary excellence. Our server, a friendly gentleman, proceeded to put us at ease. At this point we were ready for the experience. Once we placed our dinner order, we were served a delicate amuse bouche and were ready to let the show begin. Appetizers: Wild Mushrooms Raviolis with Foie Gras Sauce and Blue Crab Served with Celery Rémoulade Topped with Avocado. Entrées: Beef Short Ribs: Braised for Long Hours, Served with French Potato Purée, Sweetbread: Seared and Served with Caramelized Endives and Beet Purée and Lamb Loin en Croute. Desserts: Roasted Pineapple Served with Banana Mousse and Coconut Ice Cream, Apple Tart with Brown Sugar and Apple Sorbet, Lemon Custard Tart Served with Blackberry Coulis. This was our first time at Maison Blanche but will definitely not be the last. Highly recommended. Oh, forgot to mention the loveliness of the Dining Room, the white curtains covering the perimeter are reminiscent of "The Thousand and One Nights" tale. read more

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