Best Restaurants for Foodies in Gulf Gate Estates

One of our all-time favorites! Never disappoints.

Greeted and sat quickly, server was personable and attentive, especially to the little ones we brought with us. It was a busy day and a little noisy, but when the private party room guests left, it returned to the normal ambiance that we’re used to at Libby’s. Overall, a great day!

This was the fifth time we had dinner at Ophelia’s and it was awesome as always. The staff is so friendly and helpful, everything was timed perfectly. I had the best duck ever and my wife had lobster risotto that was amazing. It’s so good they were able to recover from the recent hurricanes! We will be back soon.

Our server must of have had too many tables. We did not receive the exceptional service that we have experienced in the past. The food as always was exceptional, worth every penny spent on the marvelous steak. The piano music was so loud that we could not have conversation at the table. I realize that it is Christmas party season so that accounts for a bit of noise in the restaurant. We will be back again after the holiday season when we know that service will be back to the exceptional standard of Micheals on East

This restaurant is a gift to Sarasota! This chef has a beautiful way of creating delicious food. The layers of flavor do not disappoint! In fact as we were leaving, we were picking out the offerings on the menu that we would like to try on our next date here. Start with the Japanese milk bread- perfection . Definitely try the gnocchi- it’s a must! They are creamy and delicate with a sauce that is addictive. Garnished with pretty edible flowers and toasted happy breadcrumbs! Yum! We tried the rigatoni Amatriccana - awesome!The pork blade very good as well. End with the Japanese cheesecake- not your average. It’s like if cheesecake and crème brûlée had a baby! We normally get the duck, which is fantastic. There are fun new things to explore.