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Potato-crusted Halibut - Cafe L'Europe - St Armand's, Sarasota, FL

Cafe L'Europe - St Armand's

4.9
4.9
2434 Reviews
$31 to $50
Modern European

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
This season marks Café L'Europe's 51st year in its iconic St. Armands Circle location. Whether celebrating life's most meaningful moments, or the end of a long week, we welcome lovers of food and drink for a five-star experience inspired by Europe's finest bistros.

Spring 2024 brings a reimagined restaurant interior and new dining menus. European culinary tradition inspires scratch-made dishes using local, sustainable ingredients. An exquisite Old World-meets-New World wine list, craft cocktails, and music greet you from our newly renovated "Wet Bar".

We aim to graciously walk the tightrope between past and future: To honor the beloved traditions of Sarasota families, to welcome new visitors to our beautiful destination, and to celebrate the legacy of a place once housing the sales office of Sarasota’s most famous resident - John Ringling!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 am–5:15 am
  • Phone number
    (941) 388-4415
  • Website
    http://www.cafeleurope.net/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Will Parard
  • Catering
    Full-service off-site boutique catering and event planning company serving the Sarasota, Manatee, and Tampa Bay area. From weddings and rehearsal dinners to disaster relief, Café L'Europe is your local catering expert.
  • Private party facilities
    Café L’Europe offers exquisite private dining for all sizes and occasions. Our place or yours, or we can suggest venues that fit your needs. We specialize in proposal and engagement celebrations, entertaining clients, hosting meetings, wine dinners, and receptions.
  • Location
    431 St. Armand's Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Cross Street
    John Ringling Causeway Bridge and Boulevard of the Presidents
  • Parking details
    The area has public street parking around the shops, Parking Garage Behind Restaurant, and valet parking at the rear of restaurant on Friday and Saturday evenings.
  • Public transit
    Sarasota Bay Runner
  • Entertainment
    Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings beginning at 6:30pm in the piano room
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Boards

  • FromageUSD 20.00

    Mt. Tam organic triple cream cow's milk cheese | Asiago cow's milk cheese | Point Reyes raw cow's milk blue cheese | Marinated apples | Berries | Honey | Sourdough

    • CharcuterieUSD 28.00

      Jamón serrano | Peppered salami | Mortadella | Pheasant pâté | Marinated feta | Manchego | Marcona almonds | Apple fig jam | Sourdough | Olives

      • CaviarUSD 145.00

        Osetra caviar | Blini | Traditional accoutrement | Vodka shooter

        • Mezze BoardUSD 18.00

          Roasted red pepper hummus | Tzatziki | Artichokes | Kalamata olives | Walnuts | Meredith Farms feta | Pepper jam | Mixed greens | Grilled na'an | Lavash

          Small Plates

          • Oysters RockUSD 20.00

            Gulf oysters | Creamed spinach | Applewood-smoked bacon | Onion | Parmesan | Gremolata

            • Prince Edward Island MusselsUSD 18.00

              Fennel-saffron-dijon broth | Grilled baguette

              • Blue Crab CakeUSD 21.00

                Louisiana lump blue crab | Green apples | Pickled mustard seeds | Dijonnaise

                • Shrimp CocktailUSD 18.00

                  Four jumbo shrimp | Lemon | House cocktail sauce

                  • Serves One forUSD 28.00
                  • Serves Two forUSD 48.00

                • Shrimp Pernod for TwoUSD 48.00

                  Jumbo shrimp | Spinach | Garlic | Shallots | Lemon | Flambéed tableside

                  • Mushroom TartineUSD 18.00

                    Blue oyster and black pearl mushrooms locally-sourced from Petrichor | Black garlic aioli | Grilled sourdough | Arugula

                    • Pan Con TamateUSD 16.00

                      Spanish-style tomato bruschetta | Roasted red peppers | Spanish olives | White anchovies

                      • EscargotUSD 18.00

                        Traditional French preparation | Garlic-herb butter | Parmesan

                        • Deviled EggsUSD 24.00

                          Sutter’s local eggs | Sterling Caviar

                          • Steak Tartare*USD 28.00

                            Chives | Dijon | Capers | Worcestershire | Egg yolk | Brandy | Toast points

                            Soups

                            • Lobster BisqueUSD 16.00

                              Lobster morsels | Crème fraîche

                              • French Onion GratinéeUSD 12.00

                                A Café tradition. Served in a whole onion.

                                • Heirloom Tomato GazpachoUSD 10.00

                                  Cucumber | Cilantro | Red wine vinegar

                                  Salads

                                  • Lobster & Shrimp SaladUSD 28.00

                                    Dressed cold-water seafood | Cucumber | Cherry tomatoes | Asparagus | Local greens | Florida citrus vinaigrette

                                    • Tuna Niçoise*USD 18.00

                                      Bibb lettuce | Oven-cured tomatoes | Niçoise olives | Haricots vert | Soft-boiled cage-free egg | Fingerling potatoes | Dijon vinaigrette

                                      • Classic Caesar Salad*USD 12.00

                                        Romaine | Grated parmesan | Grilled bread - White anchovies upon request

                                        • Bistro Steak SaladUSD 24.00

                                          Roasted peppers | Crispy shallots | Cherry tomatoes | Spring mix | Blue cheese dressing

                                          • Apple & FennelUSD 12.00

                                            Local mixed greens | Meredith Farms feta | Shaved fennel | Marinated apple | Marcona almonds | Blood orange mustard vinaigrette

                                            • Café SaladUSD 12.00

                                              Local mixed greens | English cucumber | Heirloom tomato | Manchego | Walnuts | Red wine vinaigrette

                                              Features

                                              • Potato Crusted Grouper

                                                Shredded potatoes | Matchstick vegetables | Dijon beurre blanc MP

                                                • Braised Beef Short RibUSD 38.00

                                                  Manchego polenta | Root vegetables | Rioja reduction

                                                  • Coquille St. JacquesUSD 33.00

                                                    Scallops | Mornay sauce | Petrichor blue oyster mushrooms | Pommes purée | Seasonal vegetables

                                                    • Duck A L'OrangeUSD 38.00

                                                      Maple Leaf Farms roasted half duck | Café's famous sauce à l'orange | Sweet potato purée | Wilted spinach

                                                      • Trout AlmandineUSD 32.00

                                                        Caviar cream | Fingerling potato | Broccolini | Carrots

                                                        • Chicken MilaneseUSD 28.00

                                                          Herbed breadcrumbs | Arugula | Cherry tomatoes | Pesto | Asiago | Balsamic reduction | Pommes purée | Seasonal vegetables

                                                          • Faroe Island SalmonUSD 32.00

                                                            Dill-lemon beurre blanc | Fingerling potatoes | Haricots verts

                                                            • Orecchiette PrimaveraUSD 26.00

                                                              Summer squash | Red bell pepper | Blue oyster and black pearl mushrooms | Marinara | Grilled lemon (Vegan)

                                                              • Dover Sole TablesideUSD 65.00

                                                                Brown butter | Lemon white wine sauce | Mushrooms | Capers | Roasted potatoes | Seasonal vegetables

                                                                From the Grill

                                                                • Steak Frites*USD 28.00

                                                                  7oz. bistro steak | Mâitre d'hôtel butter | Lemon aioli | Pommes frites

                                                                  • Filet Mignon*USD 49.00

                                                                    6oz. cut | Pommes purée | Bordelaise | Wilted spinach

                                                                    • 6oz CutUSD 45.00

                                                                  • Rack of Lamb*USD 56.00

                                                                    Mission fig demi-glace | Roasted potatoes | Seasonal vegetables

                                                                    • 16oz CutUSD 58.00

                                                                  • New York Steak Au PoivreUSD 60.00

                                                                    16 oz. center cut pepper-crusted | Green peppercorn demi glace | Pommes purée | Haricots verts

                                                                    Last updated: 28 July 2023

                                                                    What 2,434 people are saying

                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                    4.9
                                                                    4.9 based on recent ratings
                                                                    • 4.9Food
                                                                    • 4.9Service
                                                                    • 4.8Ambience
                                                                    • 4.7Value

                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                    Loved For

                                                                    • Sarasota / Bradenton

                                                                      Romantic

                                                                    Review summary

                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                    Cafe L'Europe - St Armand's offers "exceptional food" with "top notch service" in a "lovely ambiance." Guests rave about the imaginative menu, featuring dishes like duck, scallops, and mussels. The newly renovated interior and stunning bar enhance the dining experience. It's a "must do" for a special evening in Sarasota.

                                                                    2,434 Reviews

                                                                    1. Virginia

                                                                      Charlotte

                                                                      123 reviews

                                                                      vip
                                                                      5.0

                                                                      123 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 25 September 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Lovely experience. The amazing food, excellent service, and gorgeous style of this restaurant are truly wonderful

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                                                                    2. Joselin

                                                                      Houston

                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                      4.0

                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 21 September 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                      Overall it was a nice night out. It was very quiet - almost too quiet but service was good. They just updated their menu. The devil eggs were good but salty (it wasn’t the caviar it was devil egg filling itself). My husband had the snapper and like the sauce. I had the grouper it was good but the mustard was over powering so once I worked through that it was great.
                                                                      Cafe L'Europe - St Armand'sResponded on 22 September 2024
                                                                      Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear your experience at Café L’Europe met our high standards of hospitality. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we're eager to continue this tradition. If you have any suggestions or would like to share more about what made your visit special, please consider sending your contact information to me. We look forward to welcoming you back. - Greg Guevara, GregG@cafeleurope.net.

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                                                                    3. Raymond

                                                                      New York City

                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                      vip
                                                                      4.0

                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 19 September 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Service was good. Cocktails and appetizers were good. The meal was OK. Had the grouper but it did not have any flavor. My daughter had the salmon, it was just OK.
                                                                      Cafe L'Europe - St Armand'sResponded on 22 September 2024
                                                                      Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear your experience at Café L’Europe met our high standards of hospitality. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we're eager to continue this tradition. If you have any suggestions or would like to share more about what made your visit special, please consider sending your contact information to me. We look forward to welcoming you back. - Greg Guevara, GregG@cafeleurope.net.

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                                                                    4. Patrick

                                                                      Denver

                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 19 September 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Very special place! Food is awesome and the service is great.
                                                                      Cafe L'Europe - St Armand'sResponded on 22 September 2024
                                                                      Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear your experience at Café L’Europe met our high standards of hospitality. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we're eager to continue this tradition. If you have any suggestions or would like to share more about what made your visit special, please consider sending your contact information to me. We look forward to welcoming you back. - Greg Guevara, GregG@cafeleurope.net.

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                                                                    5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                      New York City

                                                                      13 reviews

                                                                      vip
                                                                      5.0

                                                                      13 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 17 September 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Everything was just perfect Thank you for a great experience 
                                                                      Cafe L'Europe - St Armand'sResponded on 22 September 2024
                                                                      Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear your experience at Café L’Europe met our high standards of hospitality. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we're eager to continue this tradition. If you have any suggestions or would like to share more about what made your visit special, please consider sending your contact information to me. We look forward to welcoming you back. - Greg Guevara, GregG@cafeleurope.net.

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                                                                    6. Tom

                                                                      Chicago

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined on 14 September 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Wonderful experience, Juan Carlo is a true professional
                                                                      Cafe L'Europe - St Armand'sResponded on 22 September 2024
                                                                      Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear your experience at Café L’Europe met our high standards of hospitality. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we're eager to continue this tradition. If you have any suggestions or would like to share more about what made your visit special, please consider sending your contact information to me. We look forward to welcoming you back. - Greg Guevara, GregG@cafeleurope.net.

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                                                                    7. Patrick

                                                                      Orlando

                                                                      12 reviews

                                                                      vip
                                                                      4.0

                                                                      12 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 14 September 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Great food, great service, a good pick for dinner in St. Armand's circle.
                                                                      Cafe L'Europe - St Armand'sResponded on 22 September 2024
                                                                      Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear your experience at Café L’Europe met our high standards of hospitality. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we're eager to continue this tradition. If you have any suggestions or would like to share more about what made your visit special, please consider sending your contact information to me. We look forward to welcoming you back. - Greg Guevara, GregG@cafeleurope.net.

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                                                                    8. Kitt

                                                                      Tampa

                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                      vip
                                                                      5.0

                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 14 September 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      The meal was fabulous. We loved it . Our Italian waitress was just wonderful and we had a great time
                                                                      Cafe L'Europe - St Armand'sResponded on 22 September 2024
                                                                      Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear your experience at Café L’Europe met our high standards of hospitality. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we're eager to continue this tradition. If you have any suggestions or would like to share more about what made your visit special, please consider sending your contact information to me. We look forward to welcoming you back. - Greg Guevara, GregG@cafeleurope.net.

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                                                                    9. Ginny

                                                                      New York City

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined on 14 September 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Superb!! Food and service. Marianna was the best!!

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                                                                    10. Jonathan

                                                                      Tampa

                                                                      59 reviews

                                                                      vip
                                                                      5.0

                                                                      59 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 8 September 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Our first time and definitely not our last. Food was delicious and service by Bryce was excellent. Will become one of our go to places on St Armands.
                                                                      Cafe L'Europe - St Armand'sResponded on 9 September 2024
                                                                      Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear your experience at Café L’Europe met our high standards of hospitality. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we're eager to continue this tradition. If you have any suggestions or would like to share more about what made your visit special, please consider sending your contact information to me. We look forward to welcoming you back. - Greg Guevara, GregG@cafeleurope.net.

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                                                                    FAQs

                                                                    Cafe L'Europe - St Armand's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 388-4415.

                                                                    Cafe L'Europe - St Armand's is rated 4.9 stars by 2434 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 1 time today

                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                    Google Map for Cafe L'Europe - St Armand's

                                                                    431 St. Armand's Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236

                                                                    Additional information

                                                                    • Cross Street
                                                                      John Ringling Causeway Bridge and Boulevard of the Presidents
                                                                    • Area
                                                                      Sarasota
                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                      Daily 5:00 am–5:15 am
                                                                    • Price
                                                                      $31 to $50
                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                      Modern European, Steak, Seafood
                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                      Fine Dining
                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                      Smart Casual
                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                      The area has public street parking around the shops, Parking Garage Behind Restaurant, and valet parking at the rear of restaurant on Friday and Saturday evenings.
                                                                    • Public transit
                                                                      Sarasota Bay Runner
                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                    • Executive Chef
                                                                      Chef Will Parard
                                                                    • Entertainment
                                                                      Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings beginning at 6:30pm in the piano room
                                                                    • Additional
                                                                      Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                    • Website
                                                                      http://www.cafeleurope.net/
                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                      (941) 388-4415
                                                                    • Catering
                                                                      Full-service off-site boutique catering and event planning company serving the Sarasota, Manatee, and Tampa Bay area. From weddings and rehearsal dinners to disaster relief, Café L'Europe is your local catering expert.
                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                      Café L’Europe offers exquisite private dining for all sizes and occasions. Our place or yours, or we can suggest venues that fit your needs. We specialize in proposal and engagement celebrations, entertaining clients, hosting meetings, wine dinners, and receptions.
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