Best Date Night Restaurants in Gulf Gate Estates

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1. Connors Steak & Seafood - Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(8393)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Siesta Key

Booked 64 times today

Connors Steak & Seafood specializes in fresh seafood and premium aged steaks, as well as gourmet salads, pastas and more! Enjoy a memorable evening with friends and family in our well-appointed dining rooms, or stop by for the lunch you and your associates deserve. Our friendly service and flavorful fare will keep you coming back for more.

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2. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(2262)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Sarasota

Booked 19 times today

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.Ruth's Chris Steak House in Sarasota, FL serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

3. Baker & Wife

4.8

Exceptional(2005)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Sarasota

Booked 27 times today

BAKER & WIFE is a comfortable, casual cafe committed to fresh, high-quality food and driven by our passion for handcrafted cuisine and cocktails. Inspiration is sourced globally, ingredients are sourced locally.This unique perspective on comfort food is the epitome of BAKER & WIFE:simple, delicious, and it just feels good.

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4. Veronica Fish & Oyster

4.8

Exceptional(2280)

Price: Expensive

• Oyster Bar • Sarasota

Booked 21 times today

A modern oyster bar with a nod to classic supper clubs of past featuring flavors from across the globe We save tables for walk ins as well as the bar, lounge and patio, if a reservation time is not available feel free to walk in and check out these areasPLEASE NOTE*** for parties of 5 and over, we ask that you call in in order for us to better serve the group's needs.OUTDOOR SEATING NON RESERVABLE ***Our outdoor seating is all first come first serve- we apologize for any inconvenience

5. Cafe Gabbiano

4.7

Exceptional(3740)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Siesta Key

Booked 18 times today

Cafe Gabbiano is a casual fine dining restaurant in Sarasota Fl (Siesta Key). We source local ingredients and have a great blend of classic and modern Italian dishes. At Cafe Gabbiano everything is made to order as we want each dish to be fresh. All of our sauces and pastas are homemade. Cafe Gabbiano is a 4,000 sqft facility that offers intimate dining as well as larger rooms to host special occasions such as beach weddings and rehearsal dinners. We have an extensive wine list, signature crafted cocktails and a great beer list. We are open daily from 5 PM to 10 PM with Happy Hour 5 PM to 6:30 PM at the bar.

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6. La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

5.0

Exceptional(344)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 2 times today

We welcome our guests to an authentic Italian restaurant: here we offer traditional cuisine, with a modern take on northern and southern Italian recipes. Mauro, the chef, and his wife Tina, have an huge amount of experience behind them.Mauro is from Naples, Tina was born in a little sicilian town near by Enna.He began to learn everything about the southern cuisine by his experience in Naples since he was a child, from “Polipetti alla Luciana” to “Paccheri ai frutti di mare”. Furthermore he moved in Milan and he had the chance to learn the northern cuisine, from “Risotto ai funghi porcini” to “Polenta grigliata”, one of his favourite specialties!From an ancient sicilian tradition, Tina learnt everything about the desserts by her grandmother and her mother, from “Millefoglie” to “Cannoli cake”.We hope you enjoyed reading about us. but it would be great if you would have the chance to taste our fantastic dishes! It will be an amazing experience with no

7. Sardinia Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(1482)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 13 times today

Chef Carta brings the authentic simple elegance of the Sardinian dining tradition to your table. Sardinian cuisine is known for the purity of food and flavors. To insure the authenticity of the dining experience Chef has imported an authentic hood wood-burning oven for the kitchen. The menu is focused on farm fresh and locally grown food. Chargrilled meats and local fish will be cooked in the oven as it is in Sardinia. Taste the Sardinia bread, know as Pane carasau, baked fresh daily which welcomes you at your table. The pasta dough is also made fresh daily. Revel in the authentic Sardinian paella made with fregola and enjoy the unique flavor of bottarga. To maximize the pleasure of sharing good food with good friends, Sardinia has 45 seats- 24 in the main dining room, a chefs table for 10 and 13 seats in the bar area. Good food-good conversation-good friends. A true Sardinia experience you will not forget.

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8. Adeline - Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(20)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sarasota

Booked 6 times today

The team at Adeline lives every second, of every minute, of every hour, of every day striving to always be moving forward in a better direction. To never stop learning and bettering themselves. To always learn from the past to create a better tomorrow.Drew, who was born in Baltimore, Maryland, made a name for himself working in a number of kitchens in Washington, D.C., including high-ranked restaurants and Michelin-starred establishments. Drew went on to receive the Rising Stars award from StarChefs, being recognized as one of the Top Chefs in Washington DC.The Chef’s Counter is an intimate view into the heart of Adeline.We offer six seats showcasing a front row immersive experience of our chefs. Reserve your seat at the Chefs Counter by booking on "Experiences" Exclusively through Opentable. We offer Lunch 11am- 2pm No reservations.

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9. Fleming's Steakhouse - Sarasota

4.8

Exceptional(1857)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Sarasota

Booked 20 times today

Your Sarasota Fleming’s is located on the corner of US 41 (Tamiami Trail) and Siesta Drive, just across the street from Westfield Southgate Shopping Center and minutes from downtown and the Ritz-Carlton and Hyatt Regency Hotels. Fleming's in Sarasota is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out – we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room or Outdoor Patio. With premium Prime steak options on our Dinner Menu as well as best-in-class seafood and innovative plant-based options, we have something to offer everyone you are dining with.

10. Maestrale

4.7

Exceptional(114)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gulf Gate Estates

Booked 6 times today

Our restaurant and pizzeria Maestrale it's the wind that brings good and bad weather in the Italian peninsula. Our small family owned place is open for dinner six days a week. Our dishes originally are from Puglia in south Italy: la puccia, focaccia, mozzarella, orecchiette, panzerotti and the sea food dishes, the famous Pugliese olive oil as well as the fine selection of wine are a must! The atmosphere is friendly, family style dining, and also for romantic and special occassions, inspired from the old style elegant Italian restaurants where you feel just like at home, alla salute!

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Julievip
Tampa / Central Florida West •103 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our lunches were delicious as always. The server was outstanding. My ONLY complaint is that they keep the background music too loud. Makes it hard to talk. We did ask them to please turn it down but they didn’t. I go to lunch with friends to socialize- not to listen to music.
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Connors Steak & Seafood - SarasotaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Siesta Key
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4.7
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Marshavip
Tampa / Central Florida West •48 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We have been to this restaurant many times now and always have a good experience.
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Sardinia SarasotaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Sarasota
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4.8
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Scottvip
Tampa / Central Florida West •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
My parents came from out of town and wanted to take my kids and me out and we alll loved our food. We have been many times but the menu changed a bit so we got to try some new food and it was fantastic. Highly recommend. Food is always good and service is always good as well. Unique menu items like Korean meatloaf
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Baker & WifePrice: Expensive• Global, International• Sarasota
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4.8
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John
New York City •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Nov 2024
Very good small plates and oysters. First time there and will definitely go back.
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Veronica Fish & OysterPrice: Expensive• Oyster Bar• Sarasota
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4.8
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Barbaravip
Fort Lauderdale •64 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
The food was the best we have had in a restaurant since we moved to the area. Jimmy our server was very good and friendly, it was our fist time here and we will be back.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - SarasotaPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Sarasota
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4.8

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48 restaurants available nearby

1. Connors Steak & Seafood - Sarasota

2. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Sarasota

3. Baker & Wife

4. Veronica Fish & Oyster

5. Cafe Gabbiano

6. La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

7. Sardinia Sarasota

8. Adeline - Sarasota

9. Fleming's Steakhouse - Sarasota

10. Maestrale

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