My French husband and I had dinner there last night for our monthly tete a tete. This is a restaurant with top quality cuisine- a sort of fusion of Florida and European tastes with a rather extensive wine list. We started with the lobster bisque - a real bijou and something hard to find in French restaurants in France anymore.... more

We have dined here for years and in the past it has been top notch. We dined here with friends from Sarasota on March 25th, 2009 and were very disapointed. Spoke with the manager and she was rude. Called the owner and he was not any nicer. Would never go back!! more

i had my last birthday dinner with my father there. it was a happy time. more

The gem of Sarasota, they've been around for 30 years or so and have consistently garnered a top 5 dining spot. Family owned by a chef who stays on top of things. Service, ambiance and location are excellent. Everything about this place feels right. The only knock would be the menu rarely changes, but - when you have so many... more

This is probably the best restaurant in Sarasota. Being 23 it is a little "old" for me even with the new interior, but in the end it is all about the food. The food at the Bijou is superb, and I think everyone should taste some of the classic dishes that they prepare. I usually have the smicy Mozambique shrimp... more

Their steaks are some of the best one will find anywhere. The Pepper steak is accompanied by an absolutel heavenly sauce, the Rib-eye melts in your mouth and flavor bursts your taste buds. The pomme dauphine are outstanding and is a must try. The only disappointment were the so called "wild mushrooms", naaaaah they are not wild they are of... more

Great dining experience with setting, service, and food well above average...the simple dishes on the menu are best; good wine list with some excellent values. more

This small and quaint restaurant has great personnel and especially lovely appetizers. more

Great place if you want to go all out and spend some money! more