Café on St. Armands

On the hunt for another one of a kind experience. Set your eyes on the “Mediterranean soul in the heart of Sarasota” this Café is far more than that. With plenty of covered/uncovered out door seating, to the quaint cafe feel once inside. You might not notice the extravagant bar and private dining areas unless you venture off into the restaurant. The menu has plenty of options which of course you can’t go wrong when starting with an O.G. Greek salad. It’s like they knew who was coming! Eli expressed his love for the Moroccan Crispy Duck, and as the photos show it was exquisite. So eye catching and packed with beautiful aromas from the sweet potato’s and glaze that the guest across from the way went with the duck as well. To tie everything together, Abby treated the table with the Lemon cake. Which was still warm from being freshly baked. To be able to sit and enjoy such delicious options one year after being completely devastated by Hurricane Helene, goes to show the heart and soul put back into this beautiful city. It’s worth stoping in even if you only want a cocktail or coffee durning happy hour. You won’t be disappointed. Truly special thanks and gratitude to Abby and her entire team.

Wonderful breakfast at Café on St. Armands We had a very nice breakfast here and couldn’t have been happier. The quiche Lorraine was outstanding—perfectly cooked, rich, and flavorful, with everything tasting incredibly fresh and delicious. Service was fast and attentive without feeling rushed, which made for a relaxed and enjoyable morning. The atmosphere fits St. Armands beautifully and is a great spot to start the day. If you’re looking for a fresh, well-made breakfast with great service on St. Armands Circle, this place is definitely worth a stop. Highly recommend.

This establishment is undoubtedly among the top restaurants in Sarasota or the keys. The cleanliness of the place is exceptional, with spotless bathrooms. The quality of the food is outstanding, and the staff is incredibly accommodating. Each server is attentively monitored to cater to your needs without being overly intrusive. The manager is pleasant and maintains a well-organized operation. Personally, I frequent this restaurant for a particular salad topped with salmon, which is consistently fresh and prepared without skin. The fruit served is exceptional, and the happy hour offers a great selection of wines and liquors. The pricing is very reasonable and fair. I highly recommend this establishment, for a tasteful, healthy fresh meal, John

This place is so cute and romantic, it does transport you to a far away place. I highly recommend the mushroom flatbread. Manny our esteem waiter was wonderful! We walked out and was reminded we're still in the U.S 😞.

This place is top notch! We've come here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Every meal we've had has been outstanding and amazingly delicious! And the drinks are fantastic! Added bonus is the coffee bar serving Buddy Brew, which is our favorite coffee shop in Sarasota!

Located on the outskirts of one of the quadrants, cafe St Armands is a blend of Mediterranean and southern Italian food. Food itself was good, but overpriced for the value of it, as it was nothing too crazy fancy or over the top. We did a walk in which they said was completely full for the night, but was able to seat us and it dint seem too busy. Definitely make a reservation for nights.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wow! What a gem on St. Armands Circle. The ambiance at Café on St. Armands is absolutely lovely—beautiful, clean, and in a perfect location. Every bite of our meal was delicious, and the service was outstanding. Manny took great care of us with warmth and professionalism, making the experience even more memorable. We’re honestly a little sad we didn’t get the chance to visit during dinner, but that just gives us a reason to come back! The bar is gorgeous and adds to the upscale, relaxed vibe. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. (Photos attached—worth seeing!)

Stopped in at St. Armands to check out the shops. Decided to grab a bite to eat at Café. The weather was beautiful and decided to sit outside. I had the Steak Fritas and my wife had the Salmon Provencal. We were not disappointed at all. The food was amazing. Be sure to stop in for dinner. I do recommend a reservation if you plan on going later in the evening or during snow bird season.

Outstanding meal. Come to share many dishes... each one was so delightful. Loved everything... Andalusia salad, cacio e Pepe orzo, but really loved the shishito peppers- so delish that I wanted to order a second dish of them. Shared steak frites, riviera chicken and pasta, and branzino- all so satisfying, tasty and so,so good. Seasoned well- great flavors. Torta di Santiago(Almond cake)- get it! Drinks also were fabulous. Loved our time here- we'll be back! So beautifully decorated- comfortable and relaxed.

Ate at Café on St. Armands today and both the food and the service were phenomenal. It's tapas-style, Mediterranean inspired and both myself, my husband, and both of our friends were extremely pleased with our drinks and dishes. For a "small plate", my Grouper Toastie was definitely the size of a full sandwich. The French onion soup had great flavor, our only critique was the whole onion that it's served in could have been more tender. Our server Cristian was without a doubt a class act. Not only was he personable, attentive, and knowledgeable, but he truly went above and beyond. Cristian brought my friend sparkling water when my friend splashed some pomodoro sauce on himself, and he brought my young daughter ice cream free of charge at the end of the meal. He really did make us feel like family. I highly recommend the restaurant.

My family & I had breakfast here. Baklava pancakes - looked better than it tasted. It wasn't terrible. It wasn't memorable. I wouldn't order again. Mushroom omelet - very good. The sauce drizzled on top looked unappetizing, but it was very tasty. I'd order it again. The Circle Classic - as expected. The patatas bravas were a favorite amongst the table. Side of fries - light and crispy shoe string Kids cheeseburger sliders - very good The servers were so kind and so was management. They were very attentive.

Unfortunately, the ownership change has diminished the experience. Limited menus now, disappointing. Steve S. Cape Coral, Fl.

$20 for three small skewers of chicken with a drizzle of tzatziki on a bed of parsley with 4 slices of red onion. Parsley is a garnish, not a salad. It was hard to eat much of it. The menu mentioned "greens" not specifically parsley. I asked for some cucumber on the side which I'm glad I did since it was hardly a salad. Really nice server, Alex. Beautiful restaurant, I was seated by a lovely bar. Too pricey for me.

We aren't in Paris; We're in Sarasota for Valentine's Day. The outdoor tables, large umbrellas, beautiful place settings and flowers are so inviting. The breakfast offerings look delicious. It's hard to choose. I ordered quiche Lorraine with caramelized onions, bacon & an arugula salad. My valentine ordered the baklava pancakes with honey syrup, caramel & baklava crumble. They opened at 10 and our delicious breakfast was on the table by 10:15. The French roast coffee was amazing and my breakfast here was better than Paris!

What a great update to a St. Armand's classic restaurant! Cuisine spanned the Mediterranean with great selections from Greece, Italy, France & Spain. My wife and I shared an Andalusian winter salad, crudo (Italian sashimi), some glorious deviled eggs, and a whole branzino that was to die for. Flavors married beautifully in each dish, to the point that I was scraping up the marinades once the food was gone. Great cocktails and nice wine selection as well. Atmosphere was warm & inviting, with a beautiful bar area. Looks like they do coffee & breakfast as well. Will be back!

All we had to eat was the dirty martini salad, which we split. He had a Peroni beer and I had Heineken Zero. The salad and bread were very good. Service was quite slow, but they were very busy. We sat outside by the sidewalk and it was a beautiful day and quite lovely. The bill for the salad, bread and two beers was $26.

Easily 5 *****! This'll is a find on St Armands Circle in Sarasota. It has a very European feel whether you are having your meal indoors or out. My wife had quiche Lorraine with caramelized onions and an arugula salad. I couldn't resist trying their baklava pancakes. I am glad I did. They were different and exceptional! My French roast coffee was also very good. They open at 10 for breakfast. Most of the restaurants on St Armand's Circle also open at 10. Wish they would open earlier for breakfast but by 1015 we were eating our breakfast. How is that for quick and timely service! Would definitely recommend and go back to the next time we are in the area.

I must admit, my wife and I visited here with great trepidation because we loved its pre hurricane predecessor, Café L'Europe. But, as a supporter of the circle we walked in and asked for a table outside. We were seated on the signature deck which is St. Armond's very best people watching location. The menu is fairly small and designed to be Mediterraneanish tapa style and shared plates style. Though small, we had no problems finding a few choices. We started with drinks and received a perfect French 73 and a very tasty and creative Blood Orange Aperol Spritz. Good start. We then shared a beets salad, shishito peppers and French onion sliders. Each one was perfect. The beets salad was fresh and lightly dressed with plenty of beets. The peppers had been prepared fresh, garnished with a grilled orange, pistachios and on a generous bed of goat cheese. The flavor was ideal and like with any plate of peppers we were both on the lookout for the one stray extra hot one, which never came. There were two Farnsworth onion sliders. These were a taste sensation dressed with gruyere gouda, garlic aioli and arugula. The two of us were pleasantly full from the three plates, but not so full that we passed on dessert. Glad we didn't skip it because this key lime pie was about the best we have ever tasted. We will return on our next visit to Longboat Key. Great service as well. I will miss the old restaurant, but I must admit that this concept is a perfect fit for the Circle and fills a niche that had been open.

The hurricane in Sarasota in 2024 destroyed the interior of this restaurant when it was called "Cafe L'Europe." It was a high-end establishment so one always had a slight hesitation going in to be served after walking around the shops in St. Armands Circle in casual clothes. Who wants to be "underdressed"?! But Cafe on St. Armands has a wonderful chef and a brand new look and feel and it works well for both the formal and informal diners! This was our first time in the restaurant since its relaunch and it was a delight! We didn't even get past the starters because they all sounded so good. So, for our dinner we chose three of the starters as our whole meal and they were all fabulous! We got the "Lobstercargo," the "Beet Deviled Eggs," and the "Oysters Rock." We've never had anything like the Lobstercargo! It was such a delightful surprise combining several of our favorites (bread, garlic butter, melted cheese, and huge chunks of lobster). All the dishes were presented in such a lovely manner as well. We can't wait to go back and try some of the main entrees! Cristian was our server and he was brilliant! He was knowledgeable about the menu, made great recommendations, and was cheerful and attentive to our dining needs. The ambiance of the new place was really pretty and has seating indoors, outdoors, and at the bar. We heartily recommend this restaurant and will definitely be coming back!

LOVED IT. We normally eat at Columbia, which I love, but this place is special. The service was exceptional as was the food. The French onion soup was particularly amazing. I can't wait to go back. The bar inside is beautiful.

Food was excellent, service 10/10 Rogelio was our server. We went relatively late on a Sunday, by the time we left the restaurant was almost empty but we were not rushed and the ambiance was soft and pleasant. The bar was gorgeous and surprisingly larger than expected.

Yikes! What a huge miss I experienced today when I gave this place a try for their baklava pancakes. The only element reminiscent of baklava on this dish was the crushed pistachios surrounding the pancake stack. Not a drop of orange blossom honey syrup in sight which the menu listed. I asked for syrup and got some generic Sysco restaurant food supply company type of pancake syrup handed to me. Then I realized how basic the pancake syrup was and asked for honey because only honey could potentially improve the situation. Cardamom caramel? Well, not here. The caramel sauce served with it lacked any sort of complexity that a cardamom spice infused caramel sauce would have. Sadly, as well, only the top pancake had some caramel on it. So, I had to ask for caramel as well. My pancakes were dry and boring without any of the components listed on the menu to them. The pancake batter could've had clove, cardamom and cinnamon in it to make it more like a baklava inspired pancake. The kitchen could've come up with a floral citrus syrup that they could brush on the pancakes before stacking and offering the orange syrup on the side and perhaps also allow crushed pistachios to be in the batter as the pancakes cooked. The menu also listed a baklava crumble. It was a pistachio crumble that was served with it. I guess that if crisp baklava bits had either been cooked in the pancake or served with the pancakes could've improved them as well. The recipe definitely needs tweaking because otherwise these were just regular pancakes.

This restaurant was incredible. The food was fresh and delicious! Incredible service and great atmosphere. Definitely a gem among all of the touristy restaurants located nearby. Highly recommend the Greek salad, trio of dips and lemon lavender spritz!

Just opened post hurricanes. Place is beautifully remodeled. Classic bar plus lovely outside seating. French onion soup is fantastic. Mushroom flatbread and Andalusia salad exceptional. Overall great menu with variety of enticing options.

The waiter did not know the menu very well. We ate outside so I can't speak to the ambiance of the restaurant. But the outside is nice and a good way to people watch. Food was adequate.

What a wonderful, modern restaurant has replaced the 70's fine dining restaurant Cafe L'Europe. All four of us in our party enjoyed our meals. I ordered from the Savor Sarasota menu and had caponata, kefta, and key lime pie. Everything was delicious and the service was prompt, attentive, and efficient. We'll be back.

The bar at Cafe on St Armand is comfortable & has a very elegant feel w/o the uppidty vibe. The cocktail menu has a variety of mixology specialties. The restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere & the decor is a mix of Mediterranean style w/arches & beautiful tiles accompanying the deep blue furniture, & gold accessories. The menu offers tapas style food - vegetables, handhelds, seafood, salads, dips & soups, as well as shareables. This restaurant was recently renovated & you need to see it to feel the ambience it exudes. The service here is friendly & the staff is knowledge. Come see for yourself!

Charm charm charm! You must stop here for a little bit of Mediterranean flavors (think Greece, Spain, Italy). The outside seating is mostly covered and quaint, and your pup is allowed there. On the specials menu was wine from Santorini Greece, which was most excellent (however $$). We also enjoyed from the tapas menu Lobstercargot which was exceptional, however, came with only 2 small slices of bread which was not enough to absorb all the buttery, garlicky goodness. Next we had the Greek salad which you can add lettuce if you o prefer although not served that way in Greece. From the specials menu we ordered the red bell pepper feta bisque which again was wonderful. Our only issue (not really as issue but worth noting) is that the service was exceptionally slow. From being greeted by the server and getting water ... to getting our first drink orders ... and on and on. I'm not sure if they have enough staff working or what but it was very unhurried I will say. Just be prepared to enjoy the scenery while you wait for the delicious items to arrive at your table.

We loved the atmosphere! Service and food were excellent highly recommended. Or lit table was outside and it was beautiful

The restaurant was beautiful and the food was absolutely delicious! The waiter could have been a bit more friendly but other than that no complaints!

So good that we went back a second time. We were recently on vacation in the Sarasota area. Had breakfast at the restaurant on Saturday and enjoyed it so much that we went back for brunch the following Wednesday. Service was impeccable. The food was delicious and of course you can't eat that great view of St Armand circle.

Stop everything and go eat here. We sat outside and shared a yogurt and Granola Bowl, Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake, Baklava Pancake and Apollo Pita. Everything was perfect. the Olive oil cake was light and not at all greasy with just enough sweetness to make it feel like a treat. the Granola Bowl was generous and stunningly presented with the blood orange segments, house made granola, bee pollen and garnished with flowers. The stars of the meals (which is saying a lot because these other two items were fantastic) were the baklava pancake and Apollo Bun. The balaclava pancakes (3) were light and fluffy and delicately sweetened with surprising flavors perfectly proportioned. Finally, the Apollo Bun is a must try. It is savory with bacon ham, egg, cheese, onion, but it is so light that you aren't aware of any one flavor. Trust me. 10/10 and a must stop location for breakfast!

Terrific food and ambiance. Great service, one of the best restaurants on St Armand's. So happy they've reopened!!