The ambiance and atmosphere was fair to good. We ordered the tomato bisque which was very good. However, the seafood risotto was too salty for our liking. As a result, the price was too high for food that is way too salty.
Paul
Food was exceptional; the beet salad and the Cobb Salad(half portions), the prime rib and the Brookie sundae were the standouts Service was inattentive and disorganized; long waits between courses, beverage refills spotty
Vibhuti
Overall, a cute vibe. Drinks were on point. I really liked the sunset after dark. Like an espresso martini. The salads are good. Turkey burger was good. We weren't fond of the mahi tacos.
김효진
The breakfast experience at this restaurant was absolutely unacceptable. They offer a small buffet along with items on the menu, and I ordered the “Westin Continental” without any explanation that this item was actually part of the buffet and would not be served to the table. In fact, when I ordered it, the waitress even asked whether I wanted potatoes or fruit on the side — making it completely clear that she intended to serve the dish, not direct me to the buffet.
Because of her total lack of communication, I ended up sitting there waiting while the rest of my family received their meals and even finished eating. Our server didn’t check on us a single time. She only paid attention after we finally demanded to know when my order would arrive.
This was, without exaggeration, the worst breakfast service I’ve ever experienced — zero communication, zero attention, and an astonishing level of incompetence in basic hospitality.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Anna Marie
The food was very good. We ordered scallops and the lobster. The restaurant is at the Westin Sarasota and we had just checked in and didn't want to venture anywhere. The scallops and lobster were perfectly prepared. Service was excellent.
Debra
Dry friendly staff, food was good. It was very quiet at the time we went. Would definitely come back.
Lance Ziegler
evoq restaurant in the Westin was great! We only had breakfast, but if their lunch and dinner is anything like their breakfast, you probably won't be disappointed. The food is delicious, prepared with great detail and generous portions. If you're staying at the Westin, no need to look any further than evoq for your morning start. We ate breakfast here both mornings and all meals were excellent! We had the classic eggs benedict, the quinoa power bowl, the banana Foster's French toast, and the ham and cheese omelette with braised pork belly and tavern ham. Perfectly done! Tables available street side. It was a bit noisy but manageable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
jeffrey
The service was superb, we were greeting warmly and our waiter was a real pro. The ambience is lovely, a pretty room and spacious setting, one of the friendliest restaurants in town. The food was only so-so, my steak was nothing special and $40. But we will return, because from the Westin, you can walk to the Van Wezel in 12 minutes, and avoid the scrum in the parking lot before and after a performance by the Orchestra or the Ballet. From parts of the parking lots, it's a 5-minute walk anyway.
LAURA
We had a reunion of our Bookclub here and the wait staff especially our main waiter was so wonderful. I wish I could recall his name. All the staff were great and the food was spectacular. We had a lovely dinner experience here. Thank you so much. The atmosphere was also very nice.
Tanya
We celebrated my sister's birthday here and had such a wonderful experience! Our server, a young gentleman, took excellent care of us—attentive, kind, and even offered to keep our cake in the fridge until it was time to bring it out with candles, which made the evening extra special. The food was absolutely delicious, and the drinks were just as good. The restaurant itself is gorgeous with such thoughtful design, and the atmosphere was perfect—not too loud, so we could enjoy our conversations. Overall, a fantastic experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!
Excellent dinner! My husband rated his steak a 6, but my mushroom goat cheese panini was a 10! We were one of two tables in the whole restaurant and service was a tad bit slow which was surprising. Overall, I will definitely return!
Adianez
My experience is amazing the restaurant is beautiful and the food is great, George is very nice thanks for everything
Matthew
The restaurant is gorgeous and the service is great. The food was nothing spectacular. My main course grouper I got blackened and it was very dry and the accompanying fried zucchini was soggy. The tomato bisque was excellent.
Adrienne
All of the staff at breakfast were fantastic. George was awesome on our anniversary dinner. Thank you to everyone.
Jackie
George and the entire team were professional and our meals were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend.
The ambiance and atmosphere was fair to good. We ordered the tomato bisque which was very good. However, the seafood risotto was too salty for our liking. As a result, the price was too high for food that is way too salty.
Food was exceptional; the beet salad and the Cobb Salad(half portions), the prime rib and the Brookie sundae were the standouts Service was inattentive and disorganized; long waits between courses, beverage refills spotty
Overall, a cute vibe. Drinks were on point. I really liked the sunset after dark. Like an espresso martini. The salads are good. Turkey burger was good. We weren't fond of the mahi tacos.
The breakfast experience at this restaurant was absolutely unacceptable. They offer a small buffet along with items on the menu, and I ordered the “Westin Continental” without any explanation that this item was actually part of the buffet and would not be served to the table. In fact, when I ordered it, the waitress even asked whether I wanted potatoes or fruit on the side — making it completely clear that she intended to serve the dish, not direct me to the buffet.
Because of her total lack of communication, I ended up sitting there waiting while the rest of my family received their meals and even finished eating. Our server didn’t check on us a single time. She only paid attention after we finally demanded to know when my order would arrive.
This was, without exaggeration, the worst breakfast service I’ve ever experienced — zero communication, zero attention, and an astonishing level of incompetence in basic hospitality.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food was very good. We ordered scallops and the lobster. The restaurant is at the Westin Sarasota and we had just checked in and didn't want to venture anywhere. The scallops and lobster were perfectly prepared. Service was excellent.
Dry friendly staff, food was good. It was very quiet at the time we went. Would definitely come back.
evoq restaurant in the Westin was great! We only had breakfast, but if their lunch and dinner is anything like their breakfast, you probably won't be disappointed. The food is delicious, prepared with great detail and generous portions. If you're staying at the Westin, no need to look any further than evoq for your morning start. We ate breakfast here both mornings and all meals were excellent! We had the classic eggs benedict, the quinoa power bowl, the banana Foster's French toast, and the ham and cheese omelette with braised pork belly and tavern ham. Perfectly done! Tables available street side. It was a bit noisy but manageable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was superb, we were greeting warmly and our waiter was a real pro. The ambience is lovely, a pretty room and spacious setting, one of the friendliest restaurants in town. The food was only so-so, my steak was nothing special and $40. But we will return, because from the Westin, you can walk to the Van Wezel in 12 minutes, and avoid the scrum in the parking lot before and after a performance by the Orchestra or the Ballet. From parts of the parking lots, it's a 5-minute walk anyway.
We had a reunion of our Bookclub here and the wait staff especially our main waiter was so wonderful. I wish I could recall his name. All the staff were great and the food was spectacular. We had a lovely dinner experience here. Thank you so much. The atmosphere was also very nice.
We celebrated my sister's birthday here and had such a wonderful experience! Our server, a young gentleman, took excellent care of us—attentive, kind, and even offered to keep our cake in the fridge until it was time to bring it out with candles, which made the evening extra special. The food was absolutely delicious, and the drinks were just as good. The restaurant itself is gorgeous with such thoughtful design, and the atmosphere was perfect—not too loud, so we could enjoy our conversations. Overall, a fantastic experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent dinner! My husband rated his steak a 6, but my mushroom goat cheese panini was a 10! We were one of two tables in the whole restaurant and service was a tad bit slow which was surprising. Overall, I will definitely return!
My experience is amazing the restaurant is beautiful and the food is great, George is very nice thanks for everything
The restaurant is gorgeous and the service is great. The food was nothing spectacular. My main course grouper I got blackened and it was very dry and the accompanying fried zucchini was soggy. The tomato bisque was excellent.
All of the staff at breakfast were fantastic. George was awesome on our anniversary dinner. Thank you to everyone.
George and the entire team were professional and our meals were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend.
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