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Exterior - Bijou Garden Cafe, Sarasota, FL

Bijou Garden Cafe

4.7 (2422)
$31 to $50
Continental
1287 First St, Sarasota, FL 34236

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Located in the heart of Sarasota’s Theatre & Arts District, the Bijou Garden Café opened in 1986 in a restored 1920’s era gas station. Over the last thirty-five years, it has grown into one of Sarasota’s best-known restaurants. Featuring outstanding cuisine, impeccable service, imaginative cocktails, and an extensive wine list, the Bijou Garden Café has the perfect appeal for any occasion.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Contemporary American, Café
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Christopher Covelli
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Cross Street
    Pineapple Ave
  • Parking Details
    We offer complimentary valet parking every day. Free public parking is available on both 1st Street and Pineapple Ave.
  • Public transport
    We are 2 blocks west of the main bus terminal.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Bijou Garden Cafe.

4.7

4.7
(2422)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

2,373 Reviews
  1. MichaelM Gold

    New York City45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service!!! Would recommend this restaurant to all.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando / Central Florida East5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last day before closing for several months. So good we want to be there again on the first day they reopen!

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  3. MJPaloma Gold

    Southwest Florida45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it sorry they are closing to renovate. Music was good as it was pleasant and not too loud while dinning. I hope they keep the separate spaces as it makes for more intimate dinning. Thanks!

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  4. Bobby

    Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening, been coming for a long time time. It’s always excellent

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  5. edwardb Gold

    Chicago / Illinois223 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We will miss the restaurant and Grayson the best waiter in Sarasota. Ed

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  6. JosephK

    Tampa / Central Florida West8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 April 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is top notch but there was surprisingly few choices on the main menu

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  7. Foodie

    Chicago / Illinois16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The min we walked into the restaurant it was WOW from being greated to seating us next to the trio to the server that became our best friend by end of night And the food OVER THE TOP fabbbbbb night

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  8. Craig

    Tampa / Central Florida West7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Nice atmosphere and reasonable prices.
    Bijou Garden CafeResponded on 22 April 2024
    Craig - Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate the complimentary words.

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  9. ErinR Gold

    Iowa9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The jazz trio was delightful , the food delicious . A lovely evening
    Bijou Garden CafeResponded on 22 April 2024
    Thank you, Erin!

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  10. Aquavit

    Chicago / Illinois68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    FABULOUS never disappoints look forward to returning

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Contemporary American, Café
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Christopher Covelli
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Cross Street
    Pineapple Ave
  • Parking Details
    We offer complimentary valet parking every day. Free public parking is available on both 1st Street and Pineapple Ave.
  • Public transport
    We are 2 blocks west of the main bus terminal.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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  2. United States
  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
  4. Sarasota / Bradenton
  5. Sarasota

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

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