122 5 Star Reviews
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Wonderful menu...yummy food. My friend & I were each a lil disappointed in only getting 3 shrimp in each of our shrimp entrees. Otherwise a fine experience.
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One of the best hidden gems in Sarasota. I had the Caesar to start, followed by the chicken cordon bleu and finished off with an Oreo bread pudding. Everything was top notch. Great atmosphere and service too.
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Cody is the BEST!
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Cody was great
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You need to RUN to 481 because it is amazing. The food, service and atmosphere were excellent. I am dreaming about the watermelon salad. Could not recommend enough.
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Cody is the best
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Cody was great!
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What a great experience setting food and service. Our server was so helpful and clearly empathetic. A huge thank you to Cody
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Absolutely incredible food, and fantastic atmosphere!! My new favorite spot. This place deserves more credit.
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I don’t remember eating here but I doubt it was bad. Usually remember the bad ones.
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Plenty of seats in and out. Nice outside area with live music.
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Top notch in every way! Food prepared by Chef Spencer was bursting with flavor and freshness! Service was 1st rate! Helpful, friendly and engaging. (Thanks Cody!). And the atmosphere was great. One of the top restaurants in Sarasota!
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What a wonderful find for dinner with friends ahead of an event at the Van Wezel. Everything was Perfect! The Server made great recommendations, all of which were impeccable! The Chef offered up Canapés for our table which went down very well, our favourites where the Lamb Shank, Scallops and Risotto with Mushroom Short Ribs!! For dessert U... More
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What a pleasant Surprise 481 Gourmet was for us! We had dinner outside early at 5 pm, before attending the Symphony Orchestra. Everything was Absolutely Perfect! From the Hostess, the Server, the Chef, the Bread, the Watermelon & the Pear Salads, the Canapés (offered by the chef), the Lamb Shank, Scallops, Risotto, Mushroom Short Ribs, 481... More
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Live music outdoors. Inside restaurant as well. The food was incredible. The atmosphere was enchanting. I give it a top rating!
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Attended their 4 course prix fixe Valentines Day dinner. We had an early reservation because OpenTable said only 4:30 was available. That was not the case, so lesson learned; always call the restaurant. The service was some of the best weve ever had. Barbara was our main server and she was fantastic. Took very good care of us. The manager came... More
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Fabulous looking restaurant very much in the European style with dark wood paneling and an impressive bar. Our server, Barbara, was outstanding -- knowledgeable, attentive, friendly and fun. And the food was as good as anywhere in the world. I believe in recent years they had difficulty finding the right chef for the place but they have now... More
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Really good pre-fix dinner menu! You get an appetizer, entree and dessert for $40! I had watermelon salad, chicken cordon Bleu, and creme brulee - all Delicious! Service was great as well. Outdoor dining was nice. Would return!
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Always delicious and to much food. Cant wait to go back again next week and bring friends!!
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We were invited for a friend’s birthday dinner. Great service, even better atmosphere and the best food. Spencer the owner really put a great restaurant together. Our waitress Barbara was great! Attached a picture of the separate room we had.
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We just had dinner for 5 and everything was wonderful. All of the food was fairly priced and very well-prepared - no overcooked fish (which seems to be rare). The staff was very courteous and attentive but not pretentious or smothering. Pleasant background music that was not too loud. Great drink and wine choices. One of the most pleasant... More
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Food and atmosphere fantabulous. Sat outside next to fireplace. Servers extremely attentive but not annoying, just friendly. Food was superb. Don’t remember last time I was served food that good! Everything was delicious- wine, bread, meatballs, salmon,?and Oreo bread pudding.
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Uniquely composed dishes and a very cozy atmosphere. The roasted goat cheese, mushroom ravioli, and trout were delicious. They were definitely understaffed and service was a bit slow, but everyone was so kind and certainly working very hard and it was a lovely evening!
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What a gem! Wife and I thoroughly enjoyed dinner tonight. Inspired, fresh menu items. Flavors were spot on— interesting and subtle tastes that linger for a strong finish. Perfect cool weather for patio table at fireplace. Acoustic jazz guitar musician was the finishing touch. 10/10.
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Food was absolutely delicious ( we even went twice in one week!) the service and atmosphere also was top notch. I highly recommend !
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Ate dinner with my family rather large party of 12!!’ Everything was outstanding the staff was very welcoming and spot on! We met the owner as well spencer very friendly. The appetizers and drinks were out of this world. Highly recommend you won’t be disappointed
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We would give everything 6 stars if we could. Great ambience also. Everything just a little better than their excellent neighbors.
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How have we missed this gem before now. Lovely dinner tonight with great service from Barbara. Also Anthony, the GM, came to check on us to insure we were enjoying our meal. Food was delicious! The restaurant is very quaint and also has on outdoor patio for seating. We will definitely go back!
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Excellent meal. Barbara was a very attentive server and Anthony the GM checked on our table as well. The 3 course pre-fixe meal with a glass of wine for $40 was a great value. I had the meatball appetizer, chicken cordon bleu and espresso creme brulee. It was delectable and beautifully presented. We sat outside which was very charming. It felt... More
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An absolute gem of a restaurant. I have now been there 5 or 6 times, and every time it has been great. Friendly staff, the chef is very talented and extremely nice person. The goat cheese and meatballs are fantastic apps. The mushroom ravioli is now my favorite dish in Sarasota. I’m a cheesecake feen and the blueberry cheesecake is incredible.
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