food portions and quality has gone down hill excited to take a party of 7 there only to be…read moreembarased. before I went I was bragging have gone for 30 years even the duck was skimpy and mediocore. snapper was good. pepper steak disapointment. medalians of beef the same. Desserts upstairs were not fresh. only apple pie was decent

5 Stars for a dessert DREAM at the Hayloft Dessert Room (in the back or Euphemia Haye)…read more That's right, walk in and keep walking! We walked right by the bar and eventually found ourselves at a counter covered in deserts. Someone in staff was in hand to talk us through the various cakes and then seat us to order. We opted for the coconut rum cake and warm apple pie with ice cream as well as a chocolate cake. They were all irresistible and massive! The only meh was the chocolate cake was pretty dry. Otherwise, it was all exceptional! Overall, a neat experience in a darkly lit, wooden old school ambiance. Very fun!

Our party of four visited Indigenous on March 10,2026. Upon our arrival we were warmly greeted by…read morethe hostess and immediately taken to our table on the open air porch. The lighting and decor fit perfectly in the quiet neighborhood. Our server Bex greeted us and it was obvious that she was experienced in the food service industry. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and made good recommendations to the Vegetarian in our party. The wait for our starters was short and they were delicious. Most of us opted for the Tile fish entree and it was simply delicious. I would have preferred a slightly bigger portion but I have a larger frame. The chocolate tort desert left me satisfied. Indigenous is a little pricey but this is offset by the experienced staff, quaint atmosphere and delicious food!

This was my first time here. The service was interesting. Our server was socially awkward. Don't…read moreremember her name. The restaurant is very pretty and nicely decorated. Now onto the food. All of the appetizers we had were absolutely amazing, I would come back strictly for them. The pork chop entree was good but not great. It was very expensive for just ok. The desserts were also good. Not sure that I'll be rushing back.

Had a wonderful dinner at Riva. The rigatoni, Campanelle bolognese and duck ragout Mafaldini were…read moreall excellent. The charred octopus appetizer was a hit and the tiramisu and Terrone Budino Brûlée desserts were delicious. The drinks were delicious with a wide selection. We sat outside and the ambiance was beautiful. The service impeccable - They even accommodated the picky teens in our group who asked for off the menu items.

I heard the StRegis was beautiful but very expensive ($1200/night) so we (4 of us) decided to try…read moreit(Riva restaurant-Italian) for dinner. I went with a pre-conceived notion I would be disappointed but driving into the complex and especially entering the main bar, I was blown away. The lighting and design is special. Each evening at 6 champagne is poured to celebrate so we participated as we walked around to view the complex before dinner. Riva serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. We ate outside and were presented bread and oil with our drinks. My Burrata salad was excellent as was my duck ragout; Mafaldini noodles were very filling. Christy was the perfect waitress- appearing when needed and refilling our drinks. The old Monkey bar on the beach is gone but a new bar honoring this iconic bar is there. As much as I hate to admit it, 5 stars- food, service, ambiance and setting. Valet parking- get your ticket validated

The service was great and the atmosphere was so calming and the decor is beautiful. This hotel is…read morestunning inside and the rooftop bar has a beautiful view with a pool. The food was nothing to brag about. I like Mediterranean food but the lamb chop dish was dry and not fresh. The Falafel was good along with the hummus. We dined with two other couples and everyone loved their meals. We ordered a lot of small plates and passed them around. There was also a short rib dish ordered and it was "ok" not the best I've ever tried but not horrible. I will try this restaurant again but probably stick to the small plates.

It's a quiet spot for breakfast. There are only a few items on the menu. I picked the avocado…read moretoast and it was delish! They were very generous with the avocado too. It was even a quick turnaround. I'd be interested in coming back to try dinner entree.

Beautiful place with a very chill vibe..food was delicious too…read more We sat outside but the ambiance inside looked lovely we will have to come back another time for dinner.

For Mothers Day,I wanted to try something different and booked Cafe on St. Armand's- where Cafe…read moreEurope use to be. The restaurant is very large offering both indoor and outdoor dining. Inside has 3 rooms; bar area, and two dining rooms. Mediterranean tapas inspired menu- we shared some small plates. The grilled octopus, chicken souvlaki, kefta pita( my favorite) and Moroccan hot honey sliders. Everything was delicious and the drinks complimented the entrees. My Spanish gin and tonic was very different (good) and beautifully prepared. My wife had lemon- lavender tequila and Paloma and both were refreshing. Luis was a terrific server who made some recommendations and knew the menus. A worthwhile find that deserves another visit- especially during happy hours.

Food was very good Inion rings are awesome…read more Big burger - cooked perfectly Wife's grouper tacos were really good as well! Service was excellent! Ambiance was great - sat outside at 3:30pm - w/o a problem- has great shade

The service remains great and cheerful but the prices for locals have gotten out of hand. My (best…read morehamburger on the island) was $29. My wife had a salad with a burger, one wine and one beer for me. Our bill was over $100. She loves it there but we will leave it for the visitors.

The trick with Owen's, as if you didn't already know this, is to get there when they first open. I…read morelove their other location, so I was excited to try this larger one. We arrived early upon opening and were seated right away. Parking is a dream compared to the downtown location. Our waitress was super sweet and accommodating. Another benefit to getting there early is the discounted apps. We enjoyed an order of deviled eggs and some seasoned buttery rolls. My advice is not to order the rolls; they're tasty, but honestly, it's just bread, and if you only want to opt for one or two apps, it just seems like a bit of a waste, but that's just me. I don't eat seafood; my family loves it, so I ordered the veggie risotto. Dannnnng, it was so good, and it was extremely filling and enough to feed like five people. I took most of it home and got like two meals out of it. We were too full to really enjoy the dessert, but we split a cobbler three ways, and that one bite was sinfully good.

Owen's Fish Camp is such a cute spot with so much character. The whole restaurant is beautifully…read morethemed, and it really feels like you've stepped into an old Florida fish camp. There's a ton of seating, so even though it's a popular place, it doesn't feel cramped. The live music added to the atmosphere, and our service was excellent from start to finish. As for the food, it was just okay. Nothing was bad, but it didn't quite live up to how much we loved the ambiance. That said, the overall experience was still enjoyable thanks to the fun atmosphere, great service, and live music. I'd definitely come back to relax, grab a drink, and soak in the vibe.

Weather was nice so we decided to sit outside. It was very nice but felt a bit weird since we were…read morethe only diners outside and right across from the fence was the other restaurant which had a bustling outside dinner service happening. The waitstaff was very keen and the sommelier was lovely. We had the 481 Special drink and it was fabulous. Highly recommend. The food was wonderful. I had the tortellini and while this could have been a plain flavorless dish, it was sauteed with lemon, wine and artichokes. Chefs kiss. The bread was delicious (but a bit sweet). We didn't have space for dessert. I would recommend coming here but would note that we were asked to leave after an 1 1/2 even though there were still plenty of open tables (both inside and out)

I really like this restaurant. Many people gather at Rosemary and Thyme, but they should take a…read morestroll across the shared courtyard to 481 gourmet. The service from Barbara is always excellent. They are really nice people at this restaurant and the food is quite good. The watermelon salad is delicious and interesting. My friend and I had the trout, which was quite tasty. I never miss it during Savor Sarasota. The Oreo bread pudding is not to be missed. I will be back.