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Umbrellas 1296, Sarasota, FL

Umbrellas 1296

4 (97)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
1296 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
We combine high-end CHEF DRIVEN INNOVATIVE cuisine with an electric atmosphere and includes hints of a MODERN SPEAKEASY that is a nod to the Burns building’s Prohibition-era history. Award-winning team of chefs, mixologists, and managers to create an unforgettable dining experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 97 people are saying

Umbrellas 1296 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0
4.0 based on all time ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

97 Reviews
  1. RonR

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We really enjoyed this restaurant and the burgers were great! But the staff and service was...odd. One waiter stood and talked to a table for quite awhile while some of us were waiting to be served. He seemed oblivious to others except that table. Another waiter was running around like a maniac and when we asked if we could have a heater he obliged but seemed annoyed. When we thanked him he didn't even look at us. I recommend this place for the food and ambience but not the wait staff.

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  2. CarolynR

    Greater Boston58 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 11, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very high noise level! Our waitress was excellent…but she had too many tables to service! Despite that, she got us out in time for the opera…which is right next door! Loved the convenient location!

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  3. LowellF VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a terrific meal prior to attending a show at the Court Cabaret. The pasta with clams, shrimp and mussels was awesome.

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  4. TJ100 VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West79 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dropped by for brunch, menu was pretty basic, but kitchen did a great job of with preparations and it was delicious.

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  5. Montolino

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the lobster risotto and the pistachio bread pudding.....everything was delicious, and it is around the corner from the opera house which makes a dinner before an opera convenient.

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  6. StacyT VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place, it is our goto place before our show at FST.

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  7. BradV

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 5, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Attended Umbellas before an Opera performance next door. Food and Service were great. Yet, the ambiance was lost because of a 30 somethings meetup in the Courtyard. Wish we could have been seated elsewhere

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  8. HankM VIP

    Southwest Florida31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 5, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Have eaten here twice prior to the Opera and have been pleasantly surprised both times. Will go back.

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  9. tangogirls VIP

    New York City128 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 3, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Before the opera and restaurant was packed!! 4th time here. First time good , outside . ..2nd time great ... inside ..3rd off nite .. chef took a powder so figure we would try again. This time outside and very busy.. we had 2hrs before opera but they were slow at first.. when we explained we were going to the opera they definitely stepped things up and other than a cheese mistake on the salad all was good.. sitting outside is just so lovely! The safest thing that is great are the lettuce wraps.. I had the short rib which was very good..the escargot my friend was good then the scallops! Yum. Salad real good. Snapper another guest had was ok..

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  10. CaroleS

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Matt was the hit of the experience but everything else was great. He is a treasure. Cannot wait to come back.

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Umbrellas 1296 is rated 4 stars by 97 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
  4. Sarasota / Bradenton
  5. Sarasota

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1296 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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