Café on St. Armands -Food CA (Near Sarasota)

Lesly Chacon Such a delicious experience at this Cuban restaurant! From the moment we arrived, the service was outstanding. Our server, Sheila, was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond by accommodating a special off-menu request with ease and a smile. The manager, Steven, was equally welcoming and attentive, which truly elevated the experience. The food was rich, comforting, and full of flavor—the kind of meal that makes you want to come back again and again. On top of that, the space itself felt like a theater: warm, vibrant, and full of character. I absolutely loved the ambiance. Highly recommend for both the food and the experience!

Ryan Alovis We went to Houstons the other day for lunch with our family, and it was fantastic - but what truly made the experience exceptional was our server, Skyla. Our kids were indecisive and a bit moody, and Skyla handled it like a pro. She explained the menu in a way that made it easy (and fun) for them to choose, and somehow turned the whole mood around. She was warm, patient, and genuinely great with them. Everything we ordered was delicious. The kids had the cheeseburger and chicken sandwich, I had the French dip, and we shared the spinach artichoke dip for the table. Skyla made sure we were never waiting on chips or drinks - everything was perfectly timed and effortless. Weve always loved Houstons, but service like Skylas takes it to another level. She made an already great meal even better. Well definitely be back soon.

Mel G One of the best parts of visiting South Florida is the incredible variety of food you get to experience, and Peruvian cuisine has become a must-have for us over the years. We first discovered it in Hollywood Beach, FL, and have been huge fans ever since. Unfortunately, our three favorite Peruvian spots have all permanently closed, so on this trip we were on the hunt for a worthy replacement—and that led us to Aromas del Peru. Right off the bat, things started strong. There was plenty of parking (not always easy to find in South Florida), the restaurant was easy to locate, and we were greeted immediately with no wait to be seated. Our server was friendly, welcoming, and very efficient throughout the meal. For drinks, we both ordered the passion fruit piscojito, and wow—the presentation alone was an 11/10. Even better, the drink itself was incredibly refreshing and perfectly balanced. I have a serious weakness for Risotto Huancaína Lomado, and Aromas del Peru’s version absolutely held its own against some of the best I’ve had. The risotto was rich, creamy, and perfectly seasoned, and the steak was cooked exactly to order (medium). Overall, our experience was wonderful from start to finish. Aromas del Peru has officially earned a spot on our must-visit list, and we’ll definitely be back on future trips to the area.

Brent Another nice lunch on Jan 3. Macy is quite a nice server - genuinely warm, friendly, and attentive. The pipette pasta and the cedar planked salmon were excellent. Also enjoyed generous sides of Mac & cheese as well as baked sweet potato. The broccoli and carrots (with salmon entree) were too difficult to cut with knife so they were left on the plate as the sides were more than ample. We enjoyed a very nice lunch on Dec 18, and Paola and the accomplished team took good care of us. Our table was on the patio with a lake view. The grilled grouper and cedar planked salmon entrees were masterfully prepared and quite delicious. The immense key lime pie dessert was delightful and could easily satisfy a family of four. The Boathouse is a very large waterfront restaurant, part of the Gibsons group, with an extensive menu, consistently outstanding kitchen, very capable management and a cheerful atmosphere and playlist. This location also includes an enjoyable mini boat (car) launch and a charming shop offering a variety of tempting items. Overall, this is one of our favorite restaurants anywhere.

Mary Ellen The food was so delicious. Excellent flavors cooked right in front of you from an open kitchen. Excellent customer service that is very friendly and helpful to each person there. They answered all our questions and were very accommodating. The atmosphere felt cozy, intimate, private and I liked that. A must try, and glad Crestview has this establishment to eat at. I will return.

Tchello_Thor Oh my goodness… !!!!!! This place is out of this world. Food was very flavorful and different from other spots Chicken skewer- wonderful and flavorful. I could eat 10 of those lol Prawns - my least favorite. 4 units only and not fulfilling. The curry sauce was wonderful though. Gnocchi- good but a little plain. Ribs - what was this? Soooo good and tasty! My favorite savory option Desserts: Calamasi sorbet : almost like a key lime pie - very citrusy Sesame ice cream: for gods sake, the best dessert I’ve ever had in the past 10 years. No joke, it’s unbelievably delicious and speechless Latte and cappuccino were both on point and very creamy. The only downside of this place is the smell. The exhaustion fan doesn’t seem enough and you will be smelling like all the food they are cooking. This wont prevent me from coming here again but it’s definitely unpleasant Overall, F A N T A S T I C!