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Marcel DW, Sarasota, FL

Marcel DW

4.8
4.8
84 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Marcel is Sarasota's newest and most popular dinner spot. It is an elevated European Bistro that specializes in unique dishes with a French influence. Our menu and portions are designed for guests to try a variety of items, and sharing is encouraged. Our standout dish is the snapper ceviche made with mango and passion fruit, and our most popular dish is the short ribs, which you must try!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 527-0162
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jeremy Duclut and Jonathan Warfield
  • Neighbourhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross Street
    Orange and Main Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 84 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Food

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Marcel DW is a standout in Sarasota's dining scene, offering a delightful blend of innovative French-inspired dishes. Guests rave about its "excellent attention to flavors" and the exceptional service from staff like Chris and Jamie. The restaurant shines with its warm atmosphere, "fabulous food choices," and a "fantastic value" prix fixe menu. The welcoming ambiance, along with the chef's personal touch, ensures a memorable dining experience.

84 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Tampa

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dining experience. Highly recommend to give it a try.
    Marcel DWResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much Mark We are very grateful Have a wonderful day

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  2. Mary Beth

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. Menu has a nice variety at a reasonable price. We had sea scallops, rack of lamb, and peppered salmon. Everyone was delighted.
    Marcel DWResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much Mary Beth, we are so glad you had a good time with us and cannot wait to see you again

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  3. Neal

    Tampa

    504 reviews

    4.0

    504 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have dined at Marcel several times since its reinvention. Food this time was not quite as good as previous experiences, maybe because there was a very large party that seemed to take up all of the oxygen in the room. Clearly the same chef/owner was present and our server was attentive, but there was a palpable concern about the large group and getting all of its menu choices prepared and served. Probably a lesson to avoid Holiday season. (We never thought that the end of Thanksgiving weekend would be an issue). Bottom line: We will return but we do not believe that the kitchen is staffed to manage large group dining as well as individual table dining to everyone's satisfaction.
    Marcel DWResponded 6 days ago
    Oh No! I am so sorry Neal, we really want to make sure everyone is happy no matter how busy or not we are. We hope to see you again soon and I will make sure personally that your experience is at the best.

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  4. Lucy

    Naples

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my third time there, love the restaurant. Food is great, drinks are great, owner and waitstaff are great. One thing for me is put bread on the menu, I got the snapper and wanted some to sop up the juices😊
    Marcel DWResponded on November 27, 2024
    Thank you Lucy for you patronage we greatly appreciate it. We do offer an homemade bread plate for $5 Don't hesitate to ask your server for it next time Have a wonderful day

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  5. roxanne

    Tampa

    188 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    188 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in downtown Sarasota. You can have bustling main room, or quiet hallway high tops. Food is fantastic, my favorites being the mushrooms and peppered salmon. Sounds like a little thing, but one really nice touch is they line the leftover boxes with tin foil. Sure makes the trip home easier and keeps the food fresher, too!
    Marcel DWResponded on November 27, 2024
    Thank you Roxanne, we greatly appreciate your visits and we cannot wait to see you again soon

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  6. Mike

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our 2nd visit to Marcels and it was even better than the first. The green bean appetizer is unique and outstanding. The food and service from Jaimie was exceptional.
    Marcel DWResponded on November 27, 2024
    Thank you Mike, we are so happy you enjoyed your time with us and we sure hope to see you on your next visit. Have a wonderful day

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  7. John

    New York City

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first visit and we will definitely return. Both the offerings (Mortadella Toast, White Anchovies, Snapper on lobster zucchini pasta, Salmon and Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse with Nutella) and the service were excellent. Although the wine list is brief it has a delightful variety and is quite reasonably priced.
    Marcel DWResponded on November 16, 2024
    Thank you so much John, we hope to see you again soon Have a wonderful day

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  8. Philippe

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly a great addition to Sarasota dining scene! The menu is an inventive french twist and the owner is a wonderful person! Definitely a very good spot for dining with friends & loved ones! Well done!
    Marcel DWResponded on November 16, 2024
    Thank you Philippe, We are very glad you had a good time with us, and we hope to see you again soon

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  9. Jillian

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent! The restaurant was very quiet, with mostly quiet 2ppl on dates; which made our group a little uncomfortable as we were chatting. Might be solved by a little more music to reduce the awkward quiet.
    Marcel DWResponded on November 16, 2024
    Thank you Jillian, we are so glad you enjoyed your time with us and we will look into the music for sure Thank you

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  10. John

    Tampa

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch restaurant. Great service. The food was superior to most others in Sarasota and was beautifully presented in a comfortable atmosphere.
    Marcel DWResponded on November 16, 2024
    Thank you so much John, so glad you enjoyed your time with us we hope to see you again soon

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FAQs

Marcel DW is rated 4.8 stars by 84 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Marcel DW

1568 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5803

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Orange and Main Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeremy Duclut and Jonathan Warfield
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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