Cafe L'Europe - St Armand's

4.8

2434 Reviews

$31 to $50

Modern European

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2+ people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

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
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Popular dishes

FromageUS$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
CharcuterieUS$28.00
Jamón serrano | Peppered salami | Mortadella | Pheasant pâté | Marinated feta | Manchego | Marcona almonds | Apple fig jam | Sourdough | Olives
CaviarUS$145.00
Osetra caviar | Blini | Traditional accoutrement | Vodka shooter
Mezze BoardUS$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 RockUS$20.00
Gulf oysters | Creamed spinach | Applewood-smoked bacon | Onion | Parmesan | Gremolata
Prince Edward Island MusselsUS$18.00
Fennel-saffron-dijon broth | Grilled baguette
Blue Crab CakeUS$21.00
Louisiana lump blue crab | Green apples | Pickled mustard seeds | Dijonnaise
Shrimp CocktailUS$18.00
Four jumbo shrimp | Lemon | House cocktail sauce
- Serves One forUS$28.00
- Serves Two forUS$48.00
Shrimp Pernod for TwoUS$48.00
Jumbo shrimp | Spinach | Garlic | Shallots | Lemon | Flambéed tableside
Mushroom TartineUS$18.00
Blue oyster and black pearl mushrooms locally-sourced from Petrichor | Black garlic aioli | Grilled sourdough | Arugula
Pan Con TamateUS$16.00
Spanish-style tomato bruschetta | Roasted red peppers | Spanish olives | White anchovies
EscargotUS$18.00
Traditional French preparation | Garlic-herb butter | Parmesan
Deviled EggsUS$24.00
Sutter’s local eggs | Sterling Caviar
Steak Tartare*US$28.00
Chives | Dijon | Capers | Worcestershire | Egg yolk | Brandy | Toast points

Soups

Lobster BisqueUS$16.00
Lobster morsels | Crème fraîche
French Onion GratinéeUS$12.00
A Café tradition. Served in a whole onion.
Heirloom Tomato GazpachoUS$10.00
Cucumber | Cilantro | Red wine vinegar

Salads

Lobster & Shrimp SaladUS$28.00
Dressed cold-water seafood | Cucumber | Cherry tomatoes | Asparagus | Local greens | Florida citrus vinaigrette
Tuna Niçoise*US$18.00
Bibb lettuce | Oven-cured tomatoes | Niçoise olives | Haricots vert | Soft-boiled cage-free egg | Fingerling potatoes | Dijon vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad*US$12.00
Romaine | Grated parmesan | Grilled bread - White anchovies upon request
Bistro Steak SaladUS$24.00
Roasted peppers | Crispy shallots | Cherry tomatoes | Spring mix | Blue cheese dressing
Apple & FennelUS$12.00
Local mixed greens | Meredith Farms feta | Shaved fennel | Marinated apple | Marcona almonds | Blood orange mustard vinaigrette
Café SaladUS$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 RibUS$38.00
Manchego polenta | Root vegetables | Rioja reduction
Coquille St. JacquesUS$33.00
Scallops | Mornay sauce | Petrichor blue oyster mushrooms | Pommes purée | Seasonal vegetables
Duck A L'OrangeUS$38.00
Maple Leaf Farms roasted half duck | Café's famous sauce à l'orange | Sweet potato purée | Wilted spinach
Trout AlmandineUS$32.00
Caviar cream | Fingerling potato | Broccolini | Carrots
Chicken MilaneseUS$28.00
Herbed breadcrumbs | Arugula | Cherry tomatoes | Pesto | Asiago | Balsamic reduction | Pommes purée | Seasonal vegetables
Faroe Island SalmonUS$32.00
Dill-lemon beurre blanc | Fingerling potatoes | Haricots verts
Orecchiette PrimaveraUS$26.00
Summer squash | Red bell pepper | Blue oyster and black pearl mushrooms | Marinara | Grilled lemon (Vegan)
Dover Sole TablesideUS$65.00
Brown butter | Lemon white wine sauce | Mushrooms | Capers | Roasted potatoes | Seasonal vegetables

From the Grill

Steak Frites*US$28.00
7oz. bistro steak | Mâitre d'hôtel butter | Lemon aioli | Pommes frites
Filet Mignon*US$49.00
6oz. cut | Pommes purée | Bordelaise | Wilted spinach
- 6oz CutUS$45.00
Rack of Lamb*US$56.00
Mission fig demi-glace | Roasted potatoes | Seasonal vegetables
- 16oz CutUS$58.00
New York Steak Au PoivreUS$60.00
16 oz. center cut pepper-crusted | Green peppercorn demi glace | Pommes purée | Haricots verts

What 2,434 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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

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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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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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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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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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OT
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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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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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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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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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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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 4.8 stars by 2434 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2+ people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

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
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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.

Cafe L'Europe - St Armand's

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

French Onion Gratinée

Escargot

Tuna Niçoise

Boards

FromageUS$20.00

CharcuterieUS$28.00

CaviarUS$145.00

Mezze BoardUS$18.00

Small Plates

Oysters RockUS$20.00

Prince Edward Island MusselsUS$18.00

Blue Crab CakeUS$21.00

Shrimp CocktailUS$18.00

Shrimp Pernod for TwoUS$48.00

Mushroom TartineUS$18.00

Pan Con TamateUS$16.00

EscargotUS$18.00

Deviled EggsUS$24.00

Steak Tartare*US$28.00

Soups

Lobster BisqueUS$16.00

French Onion GratinéeUS$12.00

Heirloom Tomato GazpachoUS$10.00

Salads

Lobster & Shrimp SaladUS$28.00

Tuna Niçoise*US$18.00

Classic Caesar Salad*US$12.00

Bistro Steak SaladUS$24.00

Apple & FennelUS$12.00

Café SaladUS$12.00

Features

Potato Crusted Grouper

Braised Beef Short RibUS$38.00

Coquille St. JacquesUS$33.00

Duck A L'OrangeUS$38.00

Trout AlmandineUS$32.00

Chicken MilaneseUS$28.00

Faroe Island SalmonUS$32.00

Orecchiette PrimaveraUS$26.00

Dover Sole TablesideUS$65.00

From the Grill

Steak Frites*US$28.00

Filet Mignon*US$49.00

Rack of Lamb*US$56.00

New York Steak Au PoivreUS$60.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Cafe L'Europe - St Armand's restaurant rated?

Is Cafe L'Europe - St Armand's currently accepting bookings?

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Order delivery or takeout

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