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Blasé Bistro & Martini Bar, Sarasota, FL

Blasé Bistro & Martini Bar

4.3
4.3
113 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Now OPEN for Happy Hour and Dinner!
We have installed a germicidal UV sanitizer unit in our AC system. Please call the restaurant for more details at 941-312-6850.
Blasé Southern Style - an upscale casual dining experience with a Southern menu and eclectic funky feel.
Due to the covid-19 virus we are operating with limited seating. We offer curb side pickup and take out.
Bite Squad is our delivery service. Live music Fridays and Saturdays.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 312-6850
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Tamiami Trail US 41
  • Parking details
    Valet service Friday and Saturday.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

113 Reviews
  1. Edward

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2021

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    First the positive – food was good, ambiance was fine, and entertainment was enjoyable. The negative: 1) After being seated and provided with menus it took over 30 minutes before the waitress came by. 2) After taking our order, the time to prepare our meal was excessive as we were told the chef didn’t prepare orders in sequence but prepared other meals before ours. 3) After being served dessert, I requested the bill. After 20 minutes I finally went searching for our waitress. My wife was able to flag down another waitress who provided the bill. 4) What should have been a 1.5-hour dinner turned into a 3-hour dinner due to the lack of attention by wait staff. They seemed to be focused on the bar patrons rather than the restaurant guests. 5) The final problem was the tip. Due to the poor service, I provided a 9% tip. In checking my credit card statement, I was quite surprised to see that the restaurant had run through a tip of 21%. Needless to say, we will never visit this restaurant again.

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  2. Russ

    Naples

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was a surprise! Great service and food. Thursday night unbeknown to us was 1/2 price burger night. They also had a violinist and guitarist playing, they were really good. This is not gourmet but for the price they get 5 stars!

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  3. MDMSRQ

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We made a 5:00 reservation on Tuesday, arrived at 5:00 and it was locked and dark Went by at 6:00 after eating a few doors away, still locked and dark, no sign on door. Turns out they are open Wednesday through Saturday only, had not changed website.

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  4. Rosie

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Not a good experience from the start. Their menu on the website is no more and they are serving mostly hamburgers. At 6:30 pm they were out of iced tea. They brought one diner the wrong thing. Asked her if she wanted something else and then charged for both items.

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  5. NancyF

    Tampa

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant has an unusual menu with perfectly prepared dishes that have a southern touch. The service was pleasant and attentive with outside dining. The musical duo totally enhances the experience with mellow music.

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  6. luvtodine

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated on time (had changed reservation, moved it up 1/2 hr). Sat outside under tent. Acoustic guitarist was fantastic. Crab bisque and fried Brussel sprouts were great as was the grilled grouper sandwich and salmon blt. Service was very good too. Everything was great.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2021

    overall3food2service1ambience4
    The waiter was cynical and never came back to our table after our first drink order. We had to find him abs call him over. It was odd

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  8. Pak2005

    Tampa

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2021

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Ambience and vibe is awesome. Something really different for Sarasota. Think it could attract a late night crowd. Downside is the menu is very limited. I think they need to expand the menu within the southern comfort food theme

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  9. Steve

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2021

    overall4food3service1ambience4
    Absolutely enjoyed the live music and lively crowd and dancing. Delivery of simple food took over an hour (almost 1.5 hours). By then, had no time to eat before the music got going. They rarely came back to ask if we needed drinks...seemed they knew that delivery was slow.

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  10. Gannon

    Tampa

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Jazz/Blues band was not so loud so as not to be able to speak at your table. Excellent drinks, and socially distanced and appropriate to eat in doors. Food was good, service was good, really no complaints. We have been here 2-3 times and each time was very similar, even pre-covid. kind of a nice little hideaway to have a drink, and get away from the tourists....

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  11. GloriaH

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2021

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food very good as we are southerners and really appreciate the flavors. Pleasant staff. Service a bit slow, though.

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  12. AmyL

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2021

    overall2food4service5ambience1
    We use to come here when it was quaint with white tablecloths and a better menu. Thought it would still be that place. Instead we sat under a tent in a parking lot with plastic table cloths and very loud music. Our waitress Colleen was very apologetic and great. But we won’t be back.

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  13. AudreyJ

    Chicago

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely loved this place! Great food, reasonably priced, wonderful service and live music too!

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  14. glazedonut

    Naples

    82 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2021

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    I do not like writing a bad review. It was shocking at how bad it was and could not imagine what justified all the good reviews we had read prior to going to eat Friday evening.. cooks night off? Maybe but don't think so. Very small outside space...and only tables for 4 or more people.. ok.. Waitress was sweet however seemed as if 1st night..ok. Ordered the chicken wings to begin.. horrible.. no cause as described and almost like a bad fried frozen chicken wing pulled from freezer.. an order was only 5 .. also No wet wipes and brought dry paper towel when asked. We ordered the hamburger.. med rare and rare.. both .. overcooked and totally tasteless The music was quite nice.. however, unfortunately will probably not be back.. one of the worst foods we've eaten out all year.. sad

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  15. Sarasotan

    Tampa

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    She crab soup, very good. Beet salad, just ok. Brussel Sprouts, terrific and the Grouper was excellent. The two of us split and it was plenty. What topped it was having Boris the Sax player for live music. Plenty of room for social distance.

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  16. GracieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brûlée goat cheese app was fabulous! Drinks were wonderful! Dinner was the best I have had in a while. Sax player set just the right mood.

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  17. TTTM

    St. Louis

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to hear a Jazz Trio, had a Martini, dinner and a night cap. Great Experience!

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  18. Apple

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a relaxing evening with some quiet jazz and good food. It’s a great place to unwind after a busy week. There are happy hour options or delicious menu items. We have become “regulars!”

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  19. StephanieG

    Naples

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Wonderful food and great service as usual. Nice varied menu so there is always something good to choose.

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  20. Charles

    Tampa

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sitting outside on the side porch is absolutely a favorite spot on Hillview in the Southside Village. We shared a variety of small bites which were all delicious.

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  21. Manatee1

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2021

    overall2food3service4ambience2
    Table was "isolated" in back area near booths which were all "closed" - area was full of cleaning equipment/supplies/etc (hostess said they were preparing for Saturday night). Service was good. Did not have all items that were on menu (i.e. deviled eggs). Food was "average" and nothing exceptional. Jazz band was good and made up for some of the other "shortcomings".

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  22. GaryW

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant and great comfort food. Highly recommend! Great table spacing too.

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  23. AndreiL

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and perfect drinks - each of us found what we liked. Great service and being able to be outside was really nice

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    After sitting at the table for 15 minutes without acknowledgement we left.

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  25. MichelleH

    Las Vegas

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time here, the food and service was excellent and there was a great band on.

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  26. fenfam

    Minneapolis

    88 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2020

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Ok, service has been better. The waitress complained about the bartender multiple times throughout the evening. Food took an extremely long time to get to us. At least 40mins

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  27. BradF

    Naples

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2020

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    This is a fun place with good food and ambience and very reasonable prices! Live music indoors really adds to the dining experience. I recommend they add some lighter fare options for people with dietary restrictions, other than that good comfort food! Highly recommend.

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  28. GlennD

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Outstanding food and live music!!!

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  29. MaxineM

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The menu was most unusual. We could have chosen a number of other starters and mains that also looked exciting. We are definitely going back there,

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  30. Charles

    Tampa

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely excellent! We sat outside and the ambiance on Hillview was perfect! The happy hour menu was varied with many delicious tastes. Everything we had I would enjoy again the next time I visit — or try something new as all menu items looked delicious!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good ambiance. Very friendly staff and owner.

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  32. rbkm

    New Orleans

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2020

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    Portions very generous ……..excellent prince point. Great place to eat every/any night....I was not given a wine list so that I could choose my wine by the glass. The bartender chose I for me, it was just ok. Desserts need work I would return for dinner again....looking forward to see Blase' succeed.

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  33. StaciaB

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Went for the music and ended up getting the Brussels appetizer. A must try. They also made a pretty good pecan pie.

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  34. LeslieS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was very welcoming. Social distanced. Everyone was respectful of each other. The food was WONDERFUL; all three of us were totally pleased with our selections. Muted colors and dark wood at the bar made for a pleasant evening setting. Very much enjoyed the Ron Kraemer Trio.

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  35. MaryH

    Tampa

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb new menu, and there was nothing wrong with the old one!! Going back agin this weekend!

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  36. KDowney

    Tampa

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2020

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    We have be to Blase a few times and the food has been fantastic. Maybe it is due to Covid, not sure, but all 4 entrees were disappointing. The apps & cocktails were great though.

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  37. ColleenH

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    There were a couple of glitches. No biggie The service was timely and the food was excellent.

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  38. TinaP

    Tampa

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I were there last Thursday nite for Cocktails and a Blase Angus Burger. Cocktails were made to specifications but a bit too expensive. I had a Pomegranite Martini and my husband a Burbon Manhattan. The Burgers were absolutely delicious as were the frites that came out fresh and crisp and meaty. Scott our waiter was very pleasant and accomodating. We like the Hillview Cafe Blase better than the one in Siesta Key and we will definitely be back!. It's a keeper! I think we will go at Happy Hour though and get seats at a high top for lower prices on the cocktails!

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  39. SnootySRQ

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Colin at the bar was very personable and recommend some great drink and food items for our meal. The restaurant was decorated in a very cool vibe. We really enjoyed our night.

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  40. SusanT

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the new Blase! The food is always great. We will be happy when they bring back the full menu and the Duck Confit. Boris and Natasha performed and they are great. Hope to see them again soon. We have been telling our friends about Boris and everyone wants to see him perform.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Blasé Bistro & Martini Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 113 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Blasé Bistro & Martini Bar

1920 Hillview Street, Sarasota, FL 34239

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Tamiami Trail US 41
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet service Friday and Saturday.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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