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    Shoogie Boogies

    4.5 (97 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:15 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Pear walnut arugula salad
    Georgia B.

    A true hidden gem in downtown SRQ. Great ambiance, decent food and good service! Shoogie Boogie is in Towles Court (near Indigenous). It's hidden in the open along with art studios and is easy to miss. +++ Ambiance is understated European café with a delightful garden. Their indoor café is charming but it's their Garden Room, an outdoor café that I adore. It's where you could share moments and where time could standstill. Although so different and continents away, yet their GR reminds me of cafe experiences along the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas. Perhaps it's because it's unconventional, shabby chic with scattered planters or it's semi-sheltered from the world beyond the walls. It's perfect for celebratory events, dates and catch up time with friends and even some alone time. ++ Food is better. Mostly, I've gotten their salads as they are fresh, tasty and CLEAN. Yet if SB didn't have the GR, it probably wouldn't make into my rotation. + Price is reasonable for the value. ++ Service is better with attention to detail. = Parking is tight....mostly street and a couple of free spots for the entire Towles Court shops. SB is a memory maker....hidden gem of a space that albeit brief, find respite from the mundane! MY RATINGS - - - Inhumane - - Disgusted - Don't bother = Missed the Mark + Good ++ Better +++ Edible...where have you been all my life!

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    Britt L.

    My aunt hosted a surprise baby shower for me here at Shoogie Boogies in August. The preparation the venue put in for the event was so stunning! From the lights and flowers to the overall ambience it was an absolutely perfect day with family and friends and delicious food. I highly recommend hosting your event here, you will not be disappointed! I couldn't have asked for anything more.

    Sav B.

    I've been wanting to come to Shoogie Boogies for quite some time! The day finally came! I treated one of my close girlfriends to lunch here for her birthday. The sandwiches were pretty good. The salad and soup was delicious. Great place to spill the tea. Dessert was bomb. The service was fantastic! Definitely a place you need to experience in SRQ.

    Shoogie Boogies

    Katheryn and the staff at Shoogie Boogies were wonderful. My out of town friends were amazed how lovely every thing was. From the beautiful flowers and their fragrances, to the delicious food and the presentation. It felt like we were at a cafe in France having a delicious brunch and enjoying each other's company. I've been to Shoogie Boogies several times and I always manage to discover something new and beautiful l. Thank you for another wonderful experience. Brenda

    America's best key lime pie (literally...they have it delivered- it's rated the best key lime pie in the US)
    Tanya N.

    What a wonderful little beautiful place! My parents/SO and my 2yr old daughter were hungry after going to the Sarasota botanical gardens and we happened upon this gem. The ambiance and setting (typically they do wedding /baby showers) were absolutely magical. They also serve an AMAZING lunch. We didn't have reservations, and just happened to go on a day they didn't have the place (or one of their rooms) reserved for an event. The owner was our server and she was lovely, she took the time to tend to our every need and want and was so nice with my 2yr old, making sure she was well attended to. The music was perfect and the food, like I said....fresh, and tasted amazing. I'll let the pictures tell the rest of the story. We will be back. PS. Non of these photos have been filtered or edited in any way.

    Adrian N.

    This is wonderful, magical and beautiful place and very much recommend it. I took my wife for her birthday and it was a wonderful experience. We were alone in one of their beautiful rooms and it was very romantic. Thank you Catherine for an amazing time and wish you the best of luck in your business. You always have my support.

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    Stephany F.

    My mom booked the Garden Room at Shoogie Boogies' for my bridal shower. Katherine was very responsive and worked with our tight schedule to accommodate us! She also served the entire party our meal and was just fantastic about every detail of our gathering. The food was fantastic, with multiple courses - the elderflower prosecco, Mediterranean salad, bite-sized sandwiches, and exquisite desserts (chocolate cake and cheesecake with a strawberry drizzle) were just some of the yummy dishes served. Katherine, who also has a background in professional photography, took some amazing pictures for us as well (see below for some of them). We will definitely be booking more events here in the future!! Thank you Katherine and Shoogie Boogies, I will remember this day forever!

    a platter of fruit, cheese, and crackers

    Food was classy. Environment was very nice and people were nice. Wish there were more menu options. It seems a little over priced but you spend for the experience.

    Kira H.

    This is our absolute FAVORITE restaurant in Sarasota! The attention to detail, lush botanical beauty, and European sensibilities that Katherine has poured into this gem is truly magical. We went last year for Easter and kicked this year off after New Year's with another lunch. The menu has enough flexibility and flavor for everyone and Katherine is the ultimate, gracious hostess and owner. The full, colorful plates of food, are photo worthy for sure. It isn't a complete trip to Florida for our family without a meal at Shoogie Boogies! I recommend the restaurant to EVERYONE I know who lives in or visits Sarasota. Thank you Katherine for making a wonderful life changing decision to create this beautiful restaurant. You're an inspiration on so many levels!

    Champagne toast!
    Amanda G.

    We were blown away with our experience here! It is a truly magical atmosphere they have managed to create. The food is delicious, but more than that: the whole place smells like flowers and truly feels like a French cafe! It is chic but refined, true excellence.

    Jael C.

    The place to escape. I felt like I was in a fairytale. The ambience, aesthetic, vibe; it's everything. The food is so well prepared and plated. The key lime pie is EVERYTHING. And I mean EVERYTHING. Katheryn the owner is an absolute angel, she made the entire experience come together. Will be back again and again and again...

    The mirror section of the Garden Room Cafe
    Ana A.

    This is one of the most magical, romantic, charming and elegant venues. The energy is so calming and inviting. This was my first visit here and I absolutely looooved it. I can't stop raving about this place. I went with one of my friends, so we had one of the (currently) two "6 guests and under" packages. But, if you go with a group with more than 6 guests, there will be more menu items for you. We opted for the 5 course meal package and we enjoyed every course. The fruit/cheese/cracker display, the salads, quiche and soup, the desserts, the wine/champagne, etc. We loved it! And our names were even written on a card in the flower vase at the table (such a thoughtful and adorable touch). I so look forward to hosting events here in the future with way more guests. Kathryn's (the owner) heart and soul are interwoven with every detail and occurrence here. You can tell how much time, heart and thought she puts into every second that this venue is in operation. She made my best friend and I feel like family and like royalty. The presentation of all of the food items was amazing. The classical music in the background was such a nice touch. The aroma in the restaurant was perfect. Every where that I looked, there was something to feast my eyes on decor-wise. The service was amazing; somehow Kathryn was able to make each guest feel like they were the only person there. My friend and I ended up socializing with other guests while there and they expressed the same feelings as I have written above. I can't imagine anyone having a bad experience here but if you do, the owner seems like the kind of person who would be accommodating and understanding.

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    All good. Great ambience, great food, great service. It was a special day for me and my sis.

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