Best Date Night Restaurants in Gulf Gate Estates

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1. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(2268)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Sarasota

Booked 33 times today

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.Ruth's Chris Steak House in Sarasota, FL serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

2. Baker & Wife

4.8

Exceptional(2020)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Sarasota

Booked 26 times today

BAKER & WIFE is a comfortable, casual cafe committed to fresh, high-quality food and driven by our passion for handcrafted cuisine and cocktails. Inspiration is sourced globally, ingredients are sourced locally.This unique perspective on comfort food is the epitome of BAKER & WIFE:simple, delicious, and it just feels good.

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3. Veronica Fish & Oyster

4.9

Exceptional(2288)

Price: Expensive

• Oyster Bar • Sarasota

Booked 13 times today

A modern oyster bar with a nod to classic supper clubs of past featuring flavors from across the globe We save tables for walk ins as well as the bar, lounge and patio, if a reservation time is not available feel free to walk in and check out these areasPLEASE NOTE*** for parties of 5 and over, we ask that you call in in order for us to better serve the group's needs.OUTDOOR SEATING NON RESERVABLE ***Our outdoor seating is all first come first serve- we apologize for any inconvenience

4. Sardinia Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(1488)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 6 times today

Chef Carta brings the authentic simple elegance of the Sardinian dining tradition to your table. Sardinian cuisine is known for the purity of food and flavors. To insure the authenticity of the dining experience Chef has imported an authentic hood wood-burning oven for the kitchen. The menu is focused on farm fresh and locally grown food. Chargrilled meats and local fish will be cooked in the oven as it is in Sardinia. Taste the Sardinia bread, know as Pane carasau, baked fresh daily which welcomes you at your table. The pasta dough is also made fresh daily. Revel in the authentic Sardinian paella made with fregola and enjoy the unique flavor of bottarga. To maximize the pleasure of sharing good food with good friends, Sardinia has 45 seats- 24 in the main dining room, a chefs table for 10 and 13 seats in the bar area. Good food-good conversation-good friends. A true Sardinia experience you will not forget.

5. Cafe Gabbiano

4.8

Exceptional(3750)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Siesta Key

Booked 26 times today

Cafe Gabbiano is a casual fine dining restaurant in Sarasota Fl (Siesta Key). We source local ingredients and have a great blend of classic and modern Italian dishes. At Cafe Gabbiano everything is made to order as we want each dish to be fresh. All of our sauces and pastas are homemade. Cafe Gabbiano is a 4,000 sqft facility that offers intimate dining as well as larger rooms to host special occasions such as beach weddings and rehearsal dinners. We have an extensive wine list, signature crafted cocktails and a great beer list. We are open daily from 5 PM to 10 PM with Happy Hour 5 PM to 6:30 PM at the bar.

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6. La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

4.9

Exceptional(348)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 6 times today

We welcome our guests to an authentic Italian restaurant: here we offer traditional cuisine, with a modern take on northern and southern Italian recipes. Mauro, the chef, and his wife Tina, have an huge amount of experience behind them.Mauro is from Naples, Tina was born in a little sicilian town near by Enna.He began to learn everything about the southern cuisine by his experience in Naples since he was a child, from “Polipetti alla Luciana” to “Paccheri ai frutti di mare”. Furthermore he moved in Milan and he had the chance to learn the northern cuisine, from “Risotto ai funghi porcini” to “Polenta grigliata”, one of his favourite specialties!From an ancient sicilian tradition, Tina learnt everything about the desserts by her grandmother and her mother, from “Millefoglie” to “Cannoli cake”.We hope you enjoyed reading about us. but it would be great if you would have the chance to taste our fantastic dishes! It will be an amazing experience with no

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7. Adeline - Sarasota

4.9

Exceptional(28)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sarasota

Booked 9 times today

The team at Adeline lives every second, of every minute, of every hour, of every day striving to always be moving forward in a better direction. To never stop learning and bettering themselves. To always learn from the past to create a better tomorrow.Drew, who was born in Baltimore, Maryland, made a name for himself working in a number of kitchens in Washington, D.C., including high-ranked restaurants and Michelin-starred establishments. Drew went on to receive the Rising Stars award from StarChefs, being recognized as one of the Top Chefs in Washington DC.The Chef’s Counter is an intimate view into the heart of Adeline.We offer six seats showcasing a front row immersive experience of our chefs. Reserve your seat at the Chefs Counter by booking on "Experiences" Exclusively through Opentable. We offer Lunch 11am- 2pm No reservations.

8. Maestrale

4.5

Awesome(117)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gulf Gate Estates

Booked 5 times today

Our restaurant and pizzeria Maestrale it's the wind that brings good and bad weather in the Italian peninsula. Our small family owned place is open for dinner six days a week. Our dishes originally are from Puglia in south Italy: la puccia, focaccia, mozzarella, orecchiette, panzerotti and the sea food dishes, the famous Pugliese olive oil as well as the fine selection of wine are a must! The atmosphere is friendly, family style dining, and also for romantic and special occassions, inspired from the old style elegant Italian restaurants where you feel just like at home, alla salute!

9. Roessler's

4.9

Exceptional(1850)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 5 times today

WE CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! PLEASE NOTE WE CAN NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONS FOR OUTSIDE DINING, PARTIES OVER 6, OR HOLIDAYS THROUGH OPEN TABLE. PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT IF YOUR TIME IS NOT AVAILABLE. THANK YOU!!! 941 966 5688

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10. Flavio's Brick Oven Bar - Siesta Key

4.7

Exceptional(1463)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Siesta Key

Booked 11 times today

Our casual restaurant has a retro contemporary theme which includes a carved wood bar topped with marble, granite table tops and bright turquoise and red accents flanking the wood-burning brick oven. Terrace seating is shared with our fine dining concept Bella Roma. Flavio, a third-generation chef from Venice, Italy, says his Farinata is not available anywhere else in the area. The thin pancake (much like a tortilla) is made of chickpeas, baked in the wood-burning oven and enhanced with rosemary and other savory toppings. Among Flavio's thin-crust pizzas (his grandfather's recipes) are the popular Quattro Stagioni (fresh mozzarella, mushrooms, prosciutto, olives) and the Pizza Vegetariana with assorted grilled veggies. The rustic bread and focaccia are made on the premises. Flavio's also serves up house-made pasta dishes, plus veal and seafood entrees. We look forward to serving you!

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GeoffVIP
California Central Coast •42 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Always a wonderful evening and William never disappoints! Dinner was outstanding and William took great care of us!
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - SarasotaPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Sarasota
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4.7
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Margaret
Tampa / Central Florida West •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
As always, La Dolce Vita serves fresh, authentic and delicious Italian food. From the moment you walk through the door until the time you leave you will not be disappointed. Tina‘s limoncello is the best we have ever had.
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La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian CuisinePrice: Expensive• Italian• Sarasota
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taylor
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We absolutely loved our experience here! The food was amazing. Our favorites were the crab & avocado and the octopus appetizers. We would absolutely recommend trying both of these! Our waitress was also great! She was so helpful and friendly. We cannot wait to come back.
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Veronica Fish & OysterPrice: Expensive• Oyster Bar• Sarasota
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4.9
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Janine
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Baker & Wife has never disappointed. The dishes are creative and well-cooked, the waitstaff are attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere is like a neighborhood bistro. This visit, we ordered the meatloaf with Korean bbq sauce which was excellent and the salmon which was flavorful and cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend Baker & Wife to anyone looking for a great place to dine.
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Baker & WifePrice: Expensive• Global, International• Sarasota
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4.8
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Larry
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 Dec 2024
The food was amazing ! We started with sardine which were perfectly prepared - light, flakey and flavorful. My wife had the grouper with mussels special, which she loved and I had the paella - simply fantastic ! We tried Sardinian wine for the first time. I highly recommend you try it. Antonio was out server. He was a delight! Attentive, engaging and a pleasure to talk with about his career in the restaurant biz. At Antonio’s recommendation, we will be back to try the veal chop. Sardinia is a hidden gem … shhh
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Sardinia SarasotaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Sarasota
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4.7

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46 restaurants available nearby

1. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Sarasota

2. Baker & Wife

3. Veronica Fish & Oyster

4. Sardinia Sarasota

5. Cafe Gabbiano

6. La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

7. Adeline - Sarasota

8. Maestrale

9. Roessler's

10. Flavio's Brick Oven Bar - Siesta Key

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