481 Gourmet

4.5

544 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

For a truly memorable dining experience, cuisine and atmosphere are paired as thoughtfully as food and wine.
481's fresh prepared Seafood, pastas, and other favorites from the continent create an artful experience in the famous Rosemary District of Sarasota.
Enjoying a world class selection of wines and Chef Spenser McKenna's daily specials make 481 Gourmet a truly memorable experience that you'll want to keep secret but you wont, as you'll want to bring your friends.
481's outdoor dining patio offer truly elegant dining regardless of the temperature as you can sit among the stars and enjoy the very best of Sarasota.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Italian, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:30 Sun 17:00–21:00
Phone number
(941) 362-0400
Website
https://481gourmetsarasota.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Spenser McKenna
Private party facilities
481 Gourmet offers curated private events.

Location
481 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-5003
Area
Sarasota
Cross Street
A block & a half N of Fruitville on Orange Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Popular dishes

Roasted Goat CheeseUS$15.00
Local Honey Infulsed with Rosemary, Seasonal Compote, Local Mushrooms, Cracked Pepper & Toasted Focaccia.
481 MeatballUS$13.00
House marinara, shaved parmesan, Toasted Focaccia
Soup of the DayUS$10.00
Chef's selection
Charcuterie BoardUS$20.00
Prosciutto, Capicola, Candied Walnuts, Pickled Green Beans & Shallots, Variety Of Cheeses, Smoked Salmon, Artichoke Hearts, Dried Figs, & Kalamata Olives.
481 Deviled EggUS$15.00
2 Whole Eggs; 4 toppings: Smoked Salmon, White Fish Salad with Pickled Shallots, Maple & Rosemary Candied Bacon
Scallops and BaconUS$19.00
Pan Seared U-10 Day Boat Scallops, Candied Bacon and Scotch Cream Sauce
Garlicky EscargotUS$16.00
Garlic, Shallots, Burre Blanc Sauce and Parmesan Cheese.
House Poached Shrimp CocktailUS$14.00
Home Made Cocktail Sauce and Lemon

Garden

Watermelon SaladUS$12.00
Local honey rosemary infusion, mint, feta cheese, pistachio crumble
House Greens SaladUS$10.00
Served with a Chimichurri Vinagreatte.
Pear & Feta SaladUS$14.00
Red Wine Poached Pear, Arugula, Candied Bacon, Red Onion, Cucumber, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
CaesarUS$12.00
Prosciutto, Parmesan, Focaccia Crouton, House Caesar Dressing

Pasta

Italian PomodoroUS$19.00
Fresh tomatoes, Confit Garlic, white wine, linguine, basil
Mushroom Ravioli & Short Rib RagueUS$34.00
Mushroom Dust, Truffle Oil, Short Ribs, Local Mushroom.
5 Cheese TortelliniUS$32.00
Green Onion, Lemon, Garlic, White Wine, Parsley & Arugala.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo or Shrimp ScampiUS$29.00
Over Zucchini Noodles or Linguine
Rigatoni picattaUS$19.00
Lemon Butter & Capers Add Salmon $13 Add Chicken $12 Add Scallops $15

Sea

Seared ScallopsUS$36.00
Mushroom Risotto, Balsamic Reduction
SalmonUS$34.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Green Beans & Trout Roe Burre Blanc.
Seafood SuccatashUS$33.00
Mixed Veggies in lemon Beurre Blanc. Served with 2 Scallops and 3 Gulf Shrimp
Rainbow Trout " Alamondine"US$37.00
Amlond Crusted Trout, Brown Butter Almond Sauce, Mushroom Risotto & Carrot Au Gratin

Land

Make it Surf and Turf on any Entrée: Add 3 Prawns +$10, Add 2 Scallops +$15, Add 1 Crab Cake +$12

Duck US$37.00
Seared Duck Breast, with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Creamy Pesto and Port Wine Reduction
14 oz RibeyeUS$52.00
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Sauteed Broccolini with Parmesan Cheese & Herb Butter
Chicken milaneseUS$25.00
Breaded Chicken Thights with Lemon Butter, Capers and Sundried Tomatoes.
CHICKEN “CORDON BLEU”US$33.00
Grilled Chicken Thigh, Coppa, Spinach & Swiss Cheese, Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans with Morney Sauce

What 544 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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481 Gourmet in the Rosemary District offers a "hidden gem" experience with "wonderful food and superb service." Guests rave about the "delicious" menu and "attentive" staff, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Highlights include the shrimp scampi and Oreo bread pudding. Enjoy the cozy ambiance and a "lovely patio" for outdoor dining.

546 Reviews

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sailor08
Tampa
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 17 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Adam, took wonderful care of us throughout the meal. He explained the menu with expertise. The watermelon feta salad was out of this world! As was the beef pot pie and chicken cordon bleu. We would gladly return. Thanks!
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HAROLDH
Tampa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 13 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was of excellent quality and flavour. The Chef defiantly knows what they are doing. Our Server, Barbra, was above and beyond. Attentive, suggestive, responsive to all our needs with a delightful genuinely positive personality. I had the Salmon with the Watermelon Salad. My wife had Shrimp with their Caesar Salad. Both of our meals were excellent. My Watermelon Salad was very good but I was envious of her Caesar Salad, Top shelf. This was our first time there but will defiantly be back. It made for a delightful evening.
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Dineintampa33629
VIP
Tampa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 12 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were spectacular. This was our first visit and we’ll absolutely be back. Everything about this place felt welcoming and warm. The swordfish and Oreo bread pudding were extra special!
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Shane
VIP
Louisville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 12 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit. Our server was very nice & super friendly. The food & desserts were great also, would definitely recommend!
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Macko
VIP
Tampa
44 reviews
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on 12 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This should be a 5 star. Great decor inside. Outside patio is lovely, unfortunately raining the night we went. We went around 6pm and plenty of street parking. Small bar - only seats 4. Barbara was our bartender, server and excellent!!! Drinks were good . Small intimate restaurant inside. We all ate off the sarasota summer menu - great value. Out of some items but did nice job of substituting. I had the salmon & thought it was excellent Ceaser salad for appetizer - would prefer the greens to be chopped & needed a little more dressing. Oreo bread pudding was okay. 2 others had the pot pie: Soup appetizer was noted as outstanding. Meatball appetier very good. Mixed review on the pot pie: filling was tasty but didn't care for the puff pastry on one. Out of the expresso creme brulee & substituted blueberry cheesecake which got average reviews. Very quiet for a Friday night. Overall, good value, good food & I will go again towards fall & sit outside.
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Kristin
Tampa
68 reviews
4.0
68 reviews
Dined on 10 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious meal! Loved the pineapple/citrus topping on my perfectly cooked Salmon. The Potato soup was tasty. The Caesar salad was refreshing. Shrimp Scampi was spot on. Bread pudding was a lovely completion to a well-prepared meal. Kudos to the Chef and excellent service! Thank you, 481 Gourmet.
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MicheleK
VIP
Tampa
77 reviews
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on 7 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our service was outstanding at this hidden gem of a restaurant in the Rosemary District. We had the Caesar salad and watermelon salad that were delicious. We had the salmon and the chicken cordon blue melted in my mouth. Finish with the Oreo bread pudding and the cream brûlée! Everything was delicious.
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DavidR
Baltimore
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 5 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place. A real find as far as I am concerned. Food and service were both exceptional. We can't wait to go back again. One of the most beautiful places in Sarasota. It has the feel of a much older building in new construction. Beautiful tables, furniture, art work, outdoor fireplace, wood floors, great bar. An undiscovered gem for us. We loved being there.
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LSMiami
VIP
Miami
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 29 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved this place! Everything was perfect-the food, service and the ambiance. We highly recommend dining at 481 Gourmet.
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MaryF
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my first time eating by myself since my husband died. They made me feel very comfortable. Service food was great. Was fairly early in the evening, so the noise wasn’t too much. I would definitely go there again and again and again.
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481 Gourmet is rated 4.5 stars by 544 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.

481 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-5003

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
A block & a half N of Fruitville on Orange Ave.
Area
Sarasota
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:30 Sun 17:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Italian, Contemporary European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Spenser McKenna
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://481gourmetsarasota.com/
Phone number
(941) 362-0400
Private party facilities
481 Gourmet offers curated private events.

481 Gourmet

Permanently Closed

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House Made Oreo Bread Pudding

House made Oreo Bread Pudding

Cinnamon & Sugar Bread Pudding

Starters

Roasted Goat CheeseUS$15.00

481 MeatballUS$13.00

Soup of the DayUS$10.00

Charcuterie BoardUS$20.00

481 Deviled EggUS$15.00

Scallops and BaconUS$19.00

Garlicky EscargotUS$16.00

House Poached Shrimp CocktailUS$14.00

Garden

Watermelon SaladUS$12.00

House Greens SaladUS$10.00

Pear & Feta SaladUS$14.00

CaesarUS$12.00

Pasta

Italian PomodoroUS$19.00

Mushroom Ravioli & Short Rib RagueUS$34.00

5 Cheese TortelliniUS$32.00

Shrimp Fra Diavolo or Shrimp ScampiUS$29.00

Rigatoni picattaUS$19.00

Sea

Seared ScallopsUS$36.00

SalmonUS$34.00

Seafood SuccatashUS$33.00

Rainbow Trout " Alamondine"US$37.00

Land

Duck US$37.00

14 oz RibeyeUS$52.00

Chicken milaneseUS$25.00

CHICKEN “CORDON BLEU”US$33.00

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