The food was terribly disappointing and the charges for a simple dinner was grossly inflated. An element of snobbery hardly matched the authentic Parisian experience. Looking at the people was more exciting than the overrated place.
Girlie Kulp
Maison Blanche in Longboat Key, Florida, is truly one of the nicest and most elegant dining experiences I've had. Despite its elegance, the restaurant has an inviting atmosphere. The food is simply amazing, with each dish offering a complex and delightful taste. One thing I particularly love about this place is their practice of offering samples of soup or small desserts, allowing you to savor the flavors before committing to a full serving.We celebrated my father-in-law's birthday at Maison Blanche and were pleasantly surprised to find out that the chef's wife, who is also the owner, was celebrating her birthday too. She is incredibly nice, very approachable, and always has a warm smile.Overall, Maison Blanche is a hidden gem, perfect for a lovely formal dinner with a few close people. I would highly recommend calling ahead for reservations to ensure a wonderful dining experience.Dietary restrictions: Maison Blanche in Longboat Key, Florida, offers gluten-free options and can accommodate dietary restrictions by making some of their dishes gluten-free. When you call ahead for a reservation, they inquire about allergies, showing their preparedness to cater to various dietary needs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Souffle with Creme Anglaise, Apple Tart
Suzanne Stephens
Very nice experience. We plan on visiting next year also. We came back a year later and the website quoted the menu cost at $65. When we arrived the menu cost was $85. Very misleading. We won't be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Betsy Colbert
March 15, 2024Enjoyed the best meal I’ve had in months!! Everything was beyond all expectations. Highly. Recommend ?????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katy McBrayer
This is how a fancy restaurant should be. White linens, silver utensils, crystal glasses, tasteful options and displayed beautifully. The waiter knows their wines. Refreshingly fantastic, wouldn’t change a thing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Payton
Everything was wonderful. A fabulous dining
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremy Finney
Wow, what a place!! Totally not obvious from the outside due to location and the building it is housed in but that makes it a truly hidden gem. Nice portion sizes, great time spacing between courses, and fantastic service. Victoria, who I believe is one of the owners, actually served my wife and I for her birthday and made the evening very special. Menu is not vast which means they focus intensely on those items they do have.Don't even get me started on desert because I will run out of character space.In summary, just go there?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Souffle with Creme Anglaise
Jane Wall
fabulous food and great service! get the mushroom ravioli and the sea bass with the skin on
Jane Wall
mushroom ravioli and sea bass with the skin on!!
Tom Szelag
This is great for a legitimately nice dinner out; one of few places in the area that are a bit more upscale rather than "beach casual."The menu is prix fixe with three courses at a set price. Certain items and specials come with a supplemental upcharge. All the food we had was *perfectly* prepared. In particular, the octopus was excellent; it's hard to find a place that does it just right and the result is both tender and flavorful without being too chewy.Top-notch service with great people working here, and the location is relatively small and intimate. Good atmosphere. I for sure see coming back here again.
For special occasion or simply a day that you just want to feel special...Maison Blanche is THE best dining experience you can find in the Sarasota area. None finer!
Megan Dowdell
My favorite restaurant of all time. Every part is spectacular.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Cato
One of the most incredible culinary experiences available in the area. Atmosphere of the restaurant was warm and inviting. The food was exceptional, the service was terrific, and the wine list was phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soufflé, Octopus, Apple Tart, Mushroom Ravioli
Donnie Diamond
I’ve read numerous “outstanding” reviews of this restaurant but after my first experience there for my birthday just a couple of weeks ago, I truly didn’t find anything exceptional about the experience. The decor was bland and average at best. They don’t have a liquor license so forget having a cocktail! Although it’s located directly on the Gulf of Mexico you couldn’t tell that from inside being surrounded by white curtains. The prix fixe meal choices were limited and not that inspiring at $85.00 per person with the most desirable items offered at a ridiculous “up charge”. The food was good but not exceptional. The service was also good but our waiter was juggling 4+ tables.In summary, for the $300+ cost per couple for an anticipated “top of the town” dinner…unfortunately Maison Blanche missed the mark for us.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Don D.
I've read numerous "outstanding" reviews of this restaurant but after my first experience there for my birthday just a couple of weeks ago, I truly didn't find anything exceptional about the experience. The decor was bland and average at best. They don't have a liquor license so forget having a cocktail! Although it's located directly on the Gulf of Mexico you couldn't tell that from inside being surrounded by white curtains. The prix fixe meal choices were limited and not that inspiring at $85.00 per person with the most desirable items offered at a ridiculous "up charge". The food was good but not exceptional. The service was also good but our waiter was juggling 4+ tables. In summary, for the $300+ cost per couple for an anticipated "top of the town" dinner...unfortunately Maison Blanche missed the mark for us.
The food was terribly disappointing and the charges for a simple dinner was grossly inflated. An element of snobbery hardly matched the authentic Parisian experience. Looking at the people was more exciting than the overrated place.
Maison Blanche in Longboat Key, Florida, is truly one of the nicest and most elegant dining experiences I've had. Despite its elegance, the restaurant has an inviting atmosphere. The food is simply amazing, with each dish offering a complex and delightful taste. One thing I particularly love about this place is their practice of offering samples of soup or small desserts, allowing you to savor the flavors before committing to a full serving.We celebrated my father-in-law's birthday at Maison Blanche and were pleasantly surprised to find out that the chef's wife, who is also the owner, was celebrating her birthday too. She is incredibly nice, very approachable, and always has a warm smile.Overall, Maison Blanche is a hidden gem, perfect for a lovely formal dinner with a few close people. I would highly recommend calling ahead for reservations to ensure a wonderful dining experience.Dietary restrictions: Maison Blanche in Longboat Key, Florida, offers gluten-free options and can accommodate dietary restrictions by making some of their dishes gluten-free. When you call ahead for a reservation, they inquire about allergies, showing their preparedness to cater to various dietary needs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Souffle with Creme Anglaise, Apple Tart
Very nice experience. We plan on visiting next year also. We came back a year later and the website quoted the menu cost at $65. When we arrived the menu cost was $85. Very misleading. We won't be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
March 15, 2024Enjoyed the best meal I’ve had in months!! Everything was beyond all expectations. Highly. Recommend ?????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is how a fancy restaurant should be. White linens, silver utensils, crystal glasses, tasteful options and displayed beautifully. The waiter knows their wines. Refreshingly fantastic, wouldn’t change a thing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was wonderful. A fabulous dining
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow, what a place!! Totally not obvious from the outside due to location and the building it is housed in but that makes it a truly hidden gem. Nice portion sizes, great time spacing between courses, and fantastic service. Victoria, who I believe is one of the owners, actually served my wife and I for her birthday and made the evening very special. Menu is not vast which means they focus intensely on those items they do have.Don't even get me started on desert because I will run out of character space.In summary, just go there?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Souffle with Creme Anglaise
fabulous food and great service! get the mushroom ravioli and the sea bass with the skin on
mushroom ravioli and sea bass with the skin on!!
This is great for a legitimately nice dinner out; one of few places in the area that are a bit more upscale rather than "beach casual."The menu is prix fixe with three courses at a set price. Certain items and specials come with a supplemental upcharge. All the food we had was *perfectly* prepared. In particular, the octopus was excellent; it's hard to find a place that does it just right and the result is both tender and flavorful without being too chewy.Top-notch service with great people working here, and the location is relatively small and intimate. Good atmosphere. I for sure see coming back here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caviar, Dover Sole
Restaurantji Recommends
For special occasion or simply a day that you just want to feel special...Maison Blanche is THE best dining experience you can find in the Sarasota area. None finer!
My favorite restaurant of all time. Every part is spectacular.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the most incredible culinary experiences available in the area. Atmosphere of the restaurant was warm and inviting. The food was exceptional, the service was terrific, and the wine list was phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soufflé, Octopus, Apple Tart, Mushroom Ravioli
I’ve read numerous “outstanding” reviews of this restaurant but after my first experience there for my birthday just a couple of weeks ago, I truly didn’t find anything exceptional about the experience. The decor was bland and average at best. They don’t have a liquor license so forget having a cocktail! Although it’s located directly on the Gulf of Mexico you couldn’t tell that from inside being surrounded by white curtains. The prix fixe meal choices were limited and not that inspiring at $85.00 per person with the most desirable items offered at a ridiculous “up charge”. The food was good but not exceptional. The service was also good but our waiter was juggling 4+ tables.In summary, for the $300+ cost per couple for an anticipated “top of the town” dinner…unfortunately Maison Blanche missed the mark for us.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
I've read numerous "outstanding" reviews of this restaurant but after my first experience there for my birthday just a couple of weeks ago, I truly didn't find anything exceptional about the experience. The decor was bland and average at best. They don't have a liquor license so forget having a cocktail! Although it's located directly on the Gulf of Mexico you couldn't tell that from inside being surrounded by white curtains. The prix fixe meal choices were limited and not that inspiring at $85.00 per person with the most desirable items offered at a ridiculous "up charge". The food was good but not exceptional. The service was also good but our waiter was juggling 4+ tables. In summary, for the $300+ cost per couple for an anticipated "top of the town" dinner...unfortunately Maison Blanche missed the mark for us.