Marcel DW

Name: Marcel DW
Address: 1568 Main St, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34236-5803
Telephone: (941) 527-0162
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (188)

$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

1568 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5803

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2 people

Jun 16, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Marcel is Sarasota's newest and most popular dinner spot. It is an elevated European Bistro that specializes in unique dishes with a French influence. Our menu and portions are designed for guests to try a variety of items, and sharing is encouraged. Our standout dishes are the snapper ceviche, the Cacio e Pepe, Mortadella toast, sweetbread gratin and the Beef Bourgignon, which you must try!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(941) 527-0162
Website
https://www.marcelsarasota.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jeremy Duclut and Jonathan Warfield

Location
1568 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5803
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Cross street
Orange and Main Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Cucumber Gazpacho$12.50
yogurt / mint / basil / jalapeno / crab salad
Baby Beet$14.00
ricotta / honey / arugula / pistachio / white balsamic
Baby Romaine$15.00
grilled / lemon / pecorino / white anchovies / fried bread
Roasted Roots$15.00
carrots / parsnips / parsley / candy walnut
Cauliflower$15.50
tempura / sweet chili / sesame seed
Roasted Mushrooms$15.00
manchego / gremolata / apple brandy
Green Beans$15.50
charred / almonds / lemon pepper / brown butter / amaretto
Mortadella Toast$15.50
croissant / honey / pistachio / arugula / olive oil
White Anchovies$17.00
pickled veggie / poblano aioli / grilled bread
Grilled Octopus$18.00
galician potato / paprika / saffron
Snapper Ceviche$15.50
passion fruit / cucumber / jalapenos / tostones / cilantro
Cacio e Pepe$16.50
bucatini pasta / black pepper / pecorino romano
Vegetarian Meatball$22.00
zucchini pasta / tomato / burrata / basil
Seafood Bolognese$25.00
bucatini pasta / lobster / sherry / cream
Sea Scallops$26.50
cauliflower / peas / mushrooms / truffle
Snapper$28.00
lobster / zucchini / almond aillade / basil
Peppered Salmon$27.00
arugula / tomatoes / potatoes / dijon / crème fraîche
Chicken Paillard$23.50
breaded / tomatoes / burrata / basil
Sweetbread Gratin$27.50
morel mushroom / haricot vert / madeira / pecorino romano
Hanger Steak Frites$29.00
roasted shallots / maître d’ butter / red wine sauce
Beef Bourguignon$30.00
parnip / bacon / burgundy sauce
Rack of Lamb$32.00
merguez sausage / chickpea / zucchini / yogurt

What 188 people are saying

Marcel DW reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Marcel DW in Sarasota offers an eclectic menu with "excellent food and service." Diners rave about the "impeccable" quality and "creativity" of dishes such as lobster bisque and peppered salmon. The owner/chef is actively involved, enhancing the "outstanding" dining experience. It's a "hidden gem" with a welcoming atmosphere.

188 Reviews

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Kara
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good and service were both excellent with lots of great menu options, including for vegetarians.
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Marie VIP
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were excellent. We will definitely dine there again.
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Martin
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not your average menu. More eclectic than expected. Lots of different foods and flavors. Great dining choice.
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Ivone
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nicely done and centrally located restaurant in the heart of Sarasota's downtown. The food was very good and the server was both professional and personable. Thank you Chris, for making our experience even more special.
Marcel DWResponded 3 days ago
Thank you Ivone, We are so glad you had a good time with us and we cannot wait to see you again, remember the $45 prefix is all summer long See you soon
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Cynthia VIP
New York City51 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went for Savor Sarasota - and we'll be going back again! The chef/owner checked on us several times - and was as busy helping out all night. Everything was top notch. Cauliflower tempura - fabulous; cucumber gazpacho with crab was amazing and the special soup of the day - Lobster bisque was GREAT! My husband got the scallop dish - presentation and flavor was top notch. My friend had the red snapper - and almost licked her plate clean (it's the first time I've ever seen her finish a meal) and I had the rabbit/gnocchi special - again, so delicious. Very nice selection of cocktails and wines. I'm not sure what took us so long to visit Marcel - but we'll be back.
Marcel DWResponded 3 days ago
WOW, Thank you Cynthia We are so happy you and your party had a good time and yes we cannot wait to see you again Have a wonderful day
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Bernard VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West5 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Went as part of the savor Sarasota campaign and we were surprised we hadn't heard of it before now. Only opened two years ago. We were very impressed with the menu variety and the French cooking. Everything was cooked to perfection and we will certainly make it a mainstay of our dining out.
Marcel DWResponded 7 days ago
Thank you very much Bernard, We are so glad you had a good time with us and cannot wait to see you again Have a wonderful day
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Dave VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time there, prompted by the Savor Sarasota menu. Very comfortable atmosphere. Chris, our waiter, was personable and attentive. The food was excellent. I had the octopus appetizer, and my wife had the roasted roots. Both were a delight. I had the snapper and she beef Bourgoin. Both were excellent. The wine list was limited, but adequate. She had the chocolate desert and I the lemon. Both good. I am looking forward to going back, as I could have ordered almost everything on the menu and enjoyed it. We decided to add this to our top five list or our most enjoyed restaurants.
Marcel DWResponded 7 days ago
Thank you Dave, for visiting us and thank you for considering us to your top 5, we are very thankful. We cannot wait to see you again soon, Have a wonderful day
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Chris VIP
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
At first, I tried to call the restaurant to cancel my reservation because I had a really major problem with my back and couldn’t get out somewhere then I was told that I would be charged my $20 per person service charge so we ended up going. I wasn’t really happy about the idea of being charged for something. The food was really great nice portion sizes I think. They were kind enough to bring me out another chair for my comfort level I will probably try the restaurant again with some friends.
Marcel DWResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for coming in, we are so glad you did, and we are delighted you had a good meal with us. We do hope to see you again
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Michael
Tampa / Central Florida West19 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Snapper was chewy and dry Skirt steak a little tough, sauce good Chef came over wanted to make another entry we said no. Great pr
Marcel DWResponded 7 days ago
Thank you Michael, We sure hope to do better next time Have a wonderful day
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Richard VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West98 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It is Savor Sarasota, this year it is 20 days in early June where diners can get a 3 course meal in some of the best restaurants in Sarasota at a special price. Last evening we sampled Marcel and it was very good. The space is inviting and the menu has much to choose from. The food was really good with a lot of flavor. My wife had the 4 scallops and I had the sweetbreads as our main courses which are recommended. The server was extremely helpful and friendly and the experience was very good. We will return.
Marcel DWResponded 7 days ago
Thank you Richard, We are glad you had a good time and we cannot wait to see you again, Have a wonderful day
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Marcel DW is rated 4.7 stars by 188 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 16, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

1568 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5803

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Orange and Main Street
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jeremy Duclut and Jonathan Warfield
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.marcelsarasota.com/
Phone number
(941) 527-0162

Marcel DW

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Cucumber Gazpacho$12.50

Baby Beet$14.00

Baby Romaine$15.00

Roasted Roots$15.00

Cauliflower$15.50

Roasted Mushrooms$15.00

Green Beans$15.50

Mortadella Toast$15.50

White Anchovies$17.00

Grilled Octopus$18.00

Snapper Ceviche$15.50

Cacio e Pepe$16.50

Vegetarian Meatball$22.00

Seafood Bolognese$25.00

Sea Scallops$26.50

Snapper$28.00

Peppered Salmon$27.00

Chicken Paillard$23.50

Sweetbread Gratin$27.50

Hanger Steak Frites$29.00

Beef Bourguignon$30.00

Rack of Lamb$32.00

What 188 people are saying

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