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As Good As It Gets

96 Reviews

#5 of 17 Food & Drink in Sarasota

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Open Now: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

49 S Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-5610

Open today: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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“Fun cheese and wine tasting!”

We joined two other couples for a fun cheese tasting with a lovely bubbly Italian wine. Each of... read more

Reviewed November 12, 2016

MercatorSarasotaFL

Sarasota, FL

via mobile

“Quaint peaceful ”

This is a great stop in downtown Sarasota which is off the beaten path. Very friendly staff and... read more

Reviewed October 22, 2016

TJ W

via mobile

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5.0 96 reviews

Excellent94%
Very good3%
Average1%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

Jul 1, 2018

“Closed ”

Dec 10, 2016

“worth a visit”

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As Good As It Gets is an ultra-premium retailer selling high end comestibles to the general public. Products include Caspian Sea and Domestic Caviar; French Pates and Foie Gras; Swiss, Italian, French, Spanish, German, English, Irish and Dutch...more

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693melissaf

Sarasota, Florida

188148

Reviewed July 1, 2018 via mobile

Closed

Out of business ! No longer open. The store front is empty ! That whole area on South Palm has businesses closing. Pretty area but not enough foot traffic to support the rent.

Date of experience: July 2018

Thank 693melissaf

mv376

sarasota

528128

Reviewed December 10, 2016

worth a visit

lots of good things, and really good little chocolates and good sauces to add to meat to making a nice meal.

Date of experience: December 2016

1 Thank mv376

IrekSH59

Sarasota, Florida

Reviewed November 18, 2016

Bad Coffee

Bought an espresso there, weak and without any aroma. When I mentioned that to the person behind the counter, I got... a smile. Yup, just a smile. Obviously, no more coffee there for me.

Date of experience: November 2016

Thank IrekSH59

MercatorSarasotaFL

Sarasota, FL

6123

Reviewed November 12, 2016 via mobile

Fun cheese and wine tasting!

We joined two other couples for a fun cheese tasting with a lovely bubbly Italian wine. Each of the 6 cheeses were unique and their source and make-up were explained. It was a delightful hour and we plan to repeat it again with out of...More

Date of experience: November 2016

1 Thank MercatorSarasotaFL

TJ W

Reviewed October 22, 2016 via mobile

Quaint peaceful

This is a great stop in downtown Sarasota which is off the beaten path. Very friendly staff and cozy atmosphere

Date of experience: October 2016

Thank TJ W

Emily0223

Sarasota, Florida

Reviewed September 2, 2016 via mobile

Worth the visit

I went to As Good As It Gets for their free cheese tasting. Marcella and her family are warm and inviting. They did a great job with the set up, explanation of each cheese, and the tasting came with a glass of prosecco. We tasted...More

Date of experience: September 2016

Thank Emily0223

Jules G

Gainesville, Florida

3613

Reviewed May 13, 2016

As Good As It Gets

I have been in this store twice while exploring Sarasota. I was struck by how friendly the staff was. Not always the case when visiting a beautiful fancy store. Excellence all around with product selection, and they are not shy on sampling you on any...More

Date of experience: May 2016

1 Thank Jules G

Nancenet

Reviewed March 26, 2016

The Name Says It All

We just got back from Doug and company's great experience at As Good As It Gets and we have to say that the name says it all. It was a surprise for my wife's birthday. She is from Switzerland and we had high hopes for...More

Date of experience: March 2016

2 Thank Nancenet

We so enjoyed your visit and the mini-celebration we were able to put on for your wife's birthday! The Chèvre des Cremiers, Humboldt Fog, Raclette, Comte, Rougette, Brillat Savarin w/Papaya as well as the exquisite Spanish figs marinated in brandy and covered with dark, Belgian...More

KimGeyer

Lakewood Ranch, Florida

103

Reviewed March 24, 2016

Excellent Food and Fun Owner

I agree with a previous review in that "Doug is Great!" He really made my first visit to this store a fun one. They have great cheeses, meats, teas, chocolates and the White Balsamic vinegar is amazing. I will definitely go back there whenever I'm...More

Date of experience: March 2016

Thank KimGeyer

Dear Kim, What a wonderful time I had hosting you, Ann and Karen on Wednesday!!! You all made my day a little brighter - great conversation and laughter certainly accomplish that! Thank you for the wonderful review also. I hope we'll see you again soon...More

Craig C

Reviewed March 18, 2016 via mobile

Shopping

Best overall selection of unusual gourmet delicacies- staff is professional and well educated in recommending ideas for gift baskets

Date of experience: March 2016

Thank Craig C

Chef Craig, Thank you as always for your supportive actions and words for As Good As It Gets! You're the best! Doug

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