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Roessler's, Sarasota, FL
Roessler's, Sarasota, FL
Roessler's, Sarasota, FL
Roessler's, Sarasota, FL
Roessler's, Sarasota, FL

Roessler's

4.8
4.8
1581 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
WE CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!
PLEASE NOTE WE CAN NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONS FOR OUTSIDE DINING, PARTIES OVER 6, OR HOLIDAYS THROUGH OPEN TABLE. PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT IF YOUR TIME IS NOT AVAILABLE. THANK YOU!!! 941 966 5688

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 17 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Continental, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 966-5688
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Klaus Roessler
  • Private party facilities
    The private wine room accommodates up to sixteen guests and the other two semi-private rooms accommodate 20 to 40 and 50 to 100 guests. Please call us foe details!
  • Private party contact
    Marilyn Roessler: (941) 966-5688
  • Neighbourhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross Street
    Between McIntosh and Sarasota Central Park Way on Vamo Way.
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,581 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Contemporary American

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Good for special occasions

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Contemporary American

1,580 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding quality of food and wait staff. more than a special occasion restaurant as it's such a treat to dine here. It's not cheap but worth the price. the filet with au poivre sauce, potato leek soup, fish entrees, espresso etc are all exceptional.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Perhaps the noise level was very low due to my companion and I having been seated at a corner table, a good distance away from any other diners. The service was excellent, as was the food and wine. I was a little surprised to find the check (with tip) was in excess of $200 for two. That may have been because we both ate too much food and drank too much wine!

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  3. Lovegoodfood

    Tampa

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful setting with food dishes that hearken back to my childhood. Had a wonderful meal, and our server, Jess was a shining delight. Very personable and truly cares about your dining experience.

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  4. HollyC

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the Best kept secret in town. Hands down the Best Restaurant I have eaten at in a long time. The Food was Amazing as was the service. Ambiance was great. I will be back!

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  5. ClaudiaZ

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Beautiful restaurant, great food and wonderful service/waiter. We enjoyed the table-side Dessert (Crepe suzette)

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  6. MarkD

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every aspect of the dining experience is outstanding. From the moment you walk in you feel very welcome and the ambience is perfect. The service and food are the best in the greater Sarasota area.

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  7. Lefty

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Roessler's has become my favorite place in Sarasota. They never disappoint in any aspect of a dining experience and are most accommodating with special requests.

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  8. Fran

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food great service good wine, fine dining at its best, also a bit pricey

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  9. SusanT

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent wine menu and great service by Stewart. We’ll be back

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Steak Diane is an excellent dish nut vegetables were barely warm. Plate charge for split is unnecessary. I give it four stars, five if they had valet parking.

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  11. AaronS

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful evening with family and had a room to ourselves. The service and the food were excellent.

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  12. RebeccaW

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service. Roessler's is our go to for special occasions!

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  13. robertp

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great restaurant - consistently high quality and super service - always a good option for family, friends or a romantic meal -

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food w/great weather to be outside. Our server was good and will return our next time to FL.

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  15. VanB

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, service, and ambience. Great for anniversaries and family gatherings. Pricey for everyday, but worth every penny for a celebration or to enjoy the good life!

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  16. DebbieD

    Denver

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The absolute best restaurant! We have been going there for 40 years starting out as the Flight Deck!

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  17. StanH

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the atmosphere and ambiance of the dining rooms and location. The individual who waited on us did an exception job of servicing and reviewing the menu items with a “sparky” and pleasant attitude. Very enjoyable evening!

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  18. Georgep

    St. Louis

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Best duck in Sarasota, moderate pricing and wonderful ambience

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  19. JOGMan

    Naples

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    By far our favorite dining experience for the last ten years. Consistently Excellent in all areas. Thank You All…

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my family favs! So glad it’s still here. Excellent food and service. Thank you!

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  21. LarryP

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely no criticisms. Excellent food, service and ambience.

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  22. Sarasotagirl1963

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great, the waiter even had patience with a picky vegetarian in our party. Everything came out hot and delicious!!

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  23. gojo

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, elegant atmosphere with great service. Mark was especially excellent. This is one of our favorite restaurants in Sarasota.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a gem this restaurant is. Great food and service. We enjoyed everything, especially the Parfait Roessler for dessert . Our server Mark was fantastic.

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  25. JohnR

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great menu options. Delicious entrees perfectly prepared. Attentive and helpful wait staff.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    It was great to be back. We missed seeing the owners! Sweetbreads seemed a little off - charred tasting

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  27. JamesC

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was very good and our waiter was very attentive. A very good evening!!!

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  28. MaryC

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall1food2service4ambience1
    Food was overpriced and very average tasting. Place looked so rundown and dirty. Not a positive experience at All. Terrible!!

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  29. PaulF

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our 55th anniversary and the 5th time we have celebrated it at this location. We are Canadian and would celebrate more occasions here if we lived in Sarasota.

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  30. TonyM

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Constantly a great place to have dinner with good friends, menu is great, service impeccable, and the food never disappoints.

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  31. marior

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience5
    Let me start by saying the experience was almost perfect until the end. Our server was a bit awkward and trying too hard to upsell the entire visit However I understand and not every server is perfect. The issue was at the end when we ordered desserts. Everyone in my party ordered a dessert except for me, I ordered an espresso Martini. When the server brought it over I noticed right away (before she place it on the table) it didn’t have cream. I told the server I like baileys in my espresso martini and asked her politely if she could have them remake it with Baileys. It was like I asked her to do something that was impossible, her reaction and answer was embarrassing and unprofessional. She stated, “No we can’t do that, do you want baileys on the side? I said no, I just want Baileys in the drink. She says “didn’t you read the description on the menu? this is the way we make it”. I said, no I didn’t read the description however I would just like baileys added please and thank you. She then snarled and stared at me in anger and says “ok, but we are going to charge you extra for the Baileys. I honestly couldn’t care less that you are charging me extra, I just want baileys in my espresso Martini. This made the situation extremely awkward and uncomfortable for everyone. She walked away and came back with a menu, “here, read the menu” she stated. Don’t worry it gets worse, she says “if I ask the Bartender to fix it he will yell at me. I’m not sure what’s going on there but something as simple as adding baileys to an espresso Martini became a complicated and embarrassing situation. I still left a 20% tip because I usually tip 30% but I honestly felt like she deserved nothing. She needs some customer service training or probably a career change. We will not be back! I would also like to mention, I have 29 reviews on open table. All 5 stars across the board, this is the first restaurant I’ve given a bad review. It takes a lot to upset me, congrats mission accomplished.

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  32. paulm

    Tampa

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite restaurants in Sarasota.Food is always great and service outstanding. Wine by the glass quite good and priced well. Go for the Duck! Great place to bring visitors.

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  33. JamesR

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife had tenderloin, and I had the fish; both were outstanding; they accommodated my wife’s one specific food allergy by adjusting her sides excellently. Our waiter was the best!

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  34. LisaC

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    We've been coming to Roesslers for about 5 years now. It has definitely taken a turn for the worse. The food was salty and not as tasty as usual. Noise was loud and service took 2.5 hours to get our meals. Not as good as the ole days.

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  35. MWJS

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, you can expect and receive the very best in food and service!

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  36. chuckgolf

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are regulars, and for good reason Sitting outside by the pond and fountain, watching the sunset, and enjoying the beautiful weather, adds to the terrific food and consistently good service. Can’t wait for our next visit!

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  37. harveys

    Tampa

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent menu from appetizer to entree to dessert. Fine bottle of wine from fairly decent wine list. Attentive service.

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  38. JohnO

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Roesslers is our favorite restaurant in Sarasota County. They always meet our expectations for fine dining. We have never been disappointed.

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  39. Suzy

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always get a great meal here. Something for everyone on the menu. Upscale ambience.

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  40. Lovely

    Tampa

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is probably the best restaurant in Sarasota! Haven’t been in awhile since it’s far from where we live but so worth the drive! Will be back soon!

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FAQs

Roessler's is rated 4.8 stars by 1581 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Roessler's

2033 Vamo Way, Sarasota, FL 34238

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between McIntosh and Sarasota Central Park Way on Vamo Way.
  • Neighbourhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Continental, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Klaus Roessler
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (941) 966-5688
  • Private party facilities
    The private wine room accommodates up to sixteen guests and the other two semi-private rooms accommodate 20 to 40 and 50 to 100 guests. Please call us foe details!
  • Private party contact
    Marilyn Roessler: (941) 966-5688
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