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Patio - Cafe L'Europe (Permanently Closed), Sarasota, FL

Cafe L'Europe (Permanently Closed)

4.5
4.5
2434 Reviews
$31 to $50
Modern European
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for outdoor dining
After 52 years, Café L'Europe has rebranded and relaunched its iconic St. Armands Circle restaurant. Our NEW OpenTable profile is searchable under "Cafe on St. Armands". Please navigate to that profile to make your reservation.

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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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Boards

  • Fromage$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

    • Charcuterie$28.00

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

      • Caviar$145.00

        Osetra caviar | Blini | Traditional accoutrement | Vodka shooter

        • Mezze Board$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 Rock$20.00

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

            • Prince Edward Island Mussels$18.00

              Fennel-saffron-dijon broth | Grilled baguette

              • Blue Crab Cake$21.00

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

                • Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

                  Four jumbo shrimp | Lemon | House cocktail sauce

                  • Serves One for$28.00
                  • Serves Two for$48.00

                • Shrimp Pernod for Two$48.00

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

                  • Mushroom Tartine$18.00

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

                    • Pan Con Tamate$16.00

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

                      • Escargot$18.00

                        Traditional French preparation | Garlic-herb butter | Parmesan

                        • Deviled Eggs$24.00

                          Sutter’s local eggs | Sterling Caviar

                          • Steak Tartare*$28.00

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

                            Soups

                            • Lobster Bisque$16.00

                              Lobster morsels | Crème fraîche

                              • French Onion Gratinée$12.00

                                A Café tradition. Served in a whole onion.

                                • Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho$10.00

                                  Cucumber | Cilantro | Red wine vinegar

                                  Salads

                                  • Lobster & Shrimp Salad$28.00

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

                                    • Tuna Niçoise*$18.00

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

                                      • Classic Caesar Salad*$12.00

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

                                        • Bistro Steak Salad$24.00

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

                                          • Apple & Fennel$12.00

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

                                            • Café Salad$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 Rib$38.00

                                                  Manchego polenta | Root vegetables | Rioja reduction

                                                  • Coquille St. Jacques$33.00

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

                                                    • Duck A L'Orange$38.00

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

                                                      • Trout Almandine$32.00

                                                        Caviar cream | Fingerling potato | Broccolini | Carrots

                                                        • Chicken Milanese$28.00

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

                                                          • Faroe Island Salmon$32.00

                                                            Dill-lemon beurre blanc | Fingerling potatoes | Haricots verts

                                                            • Orecchiette Primavera$26.00

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

                                                              • Dover Sole Tableside$65.00

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

                                                                From the Grill

                                                                • Steak Frites*$28.00

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

                                                                  • Filet Mignon*$49.00

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

                                                                    • 6oz Cut$45.00

                                                                  • Rack of Lamb*$56.00

                                                                    Mission fig demi-glace | Roasted potatoes | Seasonal vegetables

                                                                    • 16oz Cut$58.00

                                                                  • New York Steak Au Poivre$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

                                                                    4.5
                                                                    4.5 based on all time ratings
                                                                    • 4.5Food
                                                                    • 4.5Service
                                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                                    • 4.1Value

                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                    Review summary

                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                    Cafe L'Europe, though permanently closed, was cherished for its "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Diners loved its elegant ambiance and attentive staff who created "wonderful experiences." Highlights included expertly prepared dishes like potato-crusted grouper, indulgent desserts, and a memorable tableside Bananas Foster, making it a "special place" for celebrations.

                                                                    2,434 Reviews

                                                                    1. Virginia

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Charlotte

                                                                      123 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      123 reviews

                                                                      Dined on September 25, 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

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Houston

                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                      4.0

                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                      Dined on September 21, 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 (Permanently Closed)Responded on September 22, 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

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      New York City

                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                      4.0

                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                      Dined on September 19, 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 (Permanently Closed)Responded on September 22, 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 September 19, 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 (Permanently Closed)Responded on September 22, 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

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      New York City

                                                                      14 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      14 reviews

                                                                      Dined on September 17, 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 (Permanently Closed)Responded on September 22, 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 September 14, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Wonderful experience, Juan Carlo is a true professional
                                                                      Cafe L'Europe (Permanently Closed)Responded on September 22, 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

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Orlando

                                                                      12 reviews

                                                                      4.0

                                                                      12 reviews

                                                                      Dined on September 14, 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 (Permanently Closed)Responded on September 22, 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

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Tampa

                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                      Dined on September 14, 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 (Permanently Closed)Responded on September 22, 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 September 14, 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

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Tampa

                                                                      63 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      63 reviews

                                                                      Dined on September 8, 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 (Permanently Closed)Responded on September 9, 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 (Permanently Closed) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 388-4415.

                                                                    Cafe L'Europe (Permanently Closed) is rated 4.5 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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                                                                    431 St. Armand's Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236

                                                                    Additional information

                                                                    • Cross street
                                                                      John Ringling Causeway Bridge and Boulevard of the Presidents
                                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                                      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, Takeout, 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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