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Bijou Garden Cafe, Sarasota, FL

Bijou Garden Cafe

4.7
4.7
2422 Reviews
$31 to $50
Continental
  • 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, Cafe Dining
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (941) 366-8111
  • 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 transit
    We are 2 blocks west of the main bus terminal.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,422 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

2,421 Reviews
  1. MichaelM

    VIP

    New York City

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    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

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    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

    VIP

    Southwest Florida

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    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

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    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

    VIP

    Chicago

    222 reviews

    5.0

    222 reviews

    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

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    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

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    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

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    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

    VIP

    Des Moines

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    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

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    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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FAQs

Bijou Garden Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 366-8111.

Bijou Garden Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 2422 OpenTable diners.

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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bijou Garden Cafe

1287 First St, Sarasota, FL 34236

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pineapple Ave
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Contemporary American, Cafe Dining
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary valet parking every day. Free public parking is available on both 1st Street and Pineapple Ave.
  • Public transit
    We are 2 blocks west of the main bus terminal.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Christopher Covelli
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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