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The Café on St.Armands, Sarasota, FL

The Café on St.Armands

4.5
4.5
85 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
431 St Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL 34236-1408

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Café on St. Armands, Mediterranean Soul in the Heart of Sarasota.

Inspired by our founders' vision of bringing a taste of Europe to Sarasota's shores, our menu now showcases a rich Mediterranean influence, seamlessly woven through every dish and drink.

Small plates and shareable bites, with bold Southern European and Middle Eastern flavors, are served in a hip space where all are welcome. Whether you’re grabbing coffee and pastries at our new gourmet coffee bar...catching up over cocktails at The Wet Bar...or enjoying a relaxed, vibrant meal with friends...Café is the perfect atmosphere for celebrating every moment.

With versatile spaces for gathering, carry-out premium liquors and wines, bespoke picnic baskets, and more, Café on St. Armands is more than a restaurant. It’s Sarasota’s newest destination for good vibes and delicious meals. Oysters Rock Hospitality proudly serves Five Star Fun hospitality at our seven Sarasota-Bradenton area restaurants.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 85 people are saying

The Café on St.Armands reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Café on St. Armands offers a delightful dining experience with a "unique menu" and a prime location. Patrons praise the "wonderful food" and "excellent service," especially from standout servers like Rogelio and Alex. The ambiance, both inside and on the patio, provides a "lovely" setting, making it a must-visit spot for a memorable meal.

85 Reviews
  1. lisa VIP

    Greater Boston189 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter Rogelio was great Very friendly and attentive Food and drinks were good Seating out on patio was enjoyable

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  2. Guyon

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alex was an excellent server and made many good recommendations. I especially enjoyed the duck. It was certainly enough for two people to share. The lobsterescargot was excellent and again more than enough to share. The Panna Cana dessert was absolutely delicious. I will be returning.

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  3. Pam VIP

    Orlando22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This new restaurant took over the Cafe Europa spot. It is a wonderful new addition to St. Armands Circle. The food is fun upscale delicious Mediterranean. The food is varied with many vegetarian options. We sampled several dips, the chicken and beef sliders, the chicken pasta among others. Each was delicious. The cocktail list is fun and bold. The one list is short but good options. Desserts were delicious. We had the chocolate Sunday, the key lime pie (way above ordinary) and the almond cake. Can’t wait to go back

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  4. Pam

    Tampa7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We shared the Patatas Bravas (yummy taste, I would've liked them a little crispier) and lobstercargot (OMG, divine!) and split the feta-crusted grouper (cooked perfectly with excellent taste). Also split a Panna Cotta w/ Salted Caramel topping for dessert (silky, creamy and delish!)There were a few too many salt crystals - guess someone had more in their hand than necessary! Plenty of food for 2 people.

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  5. David

    Tampa18 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We’ve been regular customers for over 10 years. Our long time server Carlos was the high point of our visit. He did a great job despite the confusing brunch menu and the poor quality food served. Greasy potatoes, burnt bacon and a mushy overripe fruit cup. The new owners have managed to turn the best European restaurant in the region with a marvelous menu, great crusty bread and French wine selection into a nondescript hodge podge without character or identity. Congrats.

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  6. Monika

    Louisville12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently good food and service. Generous small plates and larger plates to share make sampling a variety of menu options easy.

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  7. heather

    Washington DC5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was really great and enjoyed the environment. However, service was less than desirable when we first sat there somebody did bring us water and the waiter showed up, not long after and asked us if we were ready to order and we said we needed a few more minutes, but we did not see him again for another 20 minutes. After we ordered it took another 10 minutes before we got any of our drinks and we waited over 40 minutes before any of our food was even served to our table. We were almost finished eating by the time the waiter came back to ask us if our food was good or if we needed anything else and because we had waited so long for our meal there was no way we were going to order dessert there because we did not want to have to experience a long wait time again. We would’ve understood if the restaurant was shortstaffed or there was back up in the kitchen and if the waiter had communicated any of that to us, but it’s such a shame that the service did not equate to the food.

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  8. Nigel VIP

    New York City31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, great service, strongly recommended.

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  9. Mike VIP

    Tampa86 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a quick brunch at The Cafe on St Armands. The mushroom omelet and quiche lorraine were excellent. Service was very good. We had a pleasant view outside of the comings and goings on St Armands. Probably too little time to really assess the restaurant fairly. We'd definitely go back for a full lunch or dinner.

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  10. Steven VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the food. Very unique menu and great location.

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FAQs

The Café on St.Armands offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 388-4415.

The Café on St.Armands is rated 4.5 stars by 85 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
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for The Café on St.Armands

431 St Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL 34236-1408

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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