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Maison Blanche Restaurant

2605 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228-3106
941-383-8088
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Ranked #4 of 20 restaurants in Longboat Key
Price range: €21 - €31
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: 4 miles from St Armond's Circle; and 6 miles downtown Sarasota
Description: Praised by foodies and visitors as Sarasota’s best, the chef had a Michelin Star for his Paris restaurant, made semifinalists James Beard Foundation for Best Chef (South) in 2010, a Longboat Key leading Zagat food rating of 27 and #1 " French cuisine" in the area with 96% of positive survey . The room is designed by award winning architect, Franck Hammoutene, a striking contemporary white minimalism accented by gray leather seating. The wine list has an award of excellence and the dining room and staff is overseen by wife Victoria who, with impeccable grace and care, attends to every detail, matching her husband’s passion for perfection. Maison Blanche offers progressive French cuisine, a savory balance of classical French cookery with modern American influences. Your Maison Blanche occasion is brought to life in a sophisticated menu featuring “Farm & Field to Table” local ingredients as available. Your Maison Blanche dinner, a truly memorable experience.
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Berwyn, Illinois
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39 reviews 39 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The food & presentation are spot-on! Excellent! We met the chef's wife, Victoria, very nice lady. Pricey, but that is to be expected! We would definitely return to this restaurant.

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

We chose this restaurant as our "fancy" meal out during vacation and Maison Blanche did not disappoint. We arrived about a 1/2 hour early to our reservation and were seated immediately. The atmosphere is very fancy but didn't feel stuffy. Our server was from France (I believe) and was very welcoming and accommodating. We chose the prix fixe menu for... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Everything was wonderful. I had the crabmeat appetizer, and the sea bass. Excellent. But even more extraordinary were the mushroom ravioli, and the scallop dinner. Two of the best tastes of my entire life. One caveat, the restaurant is on Longboat Key, and you might be thinking you'll have a water view. You do not. The entire restaurant sort of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013 via mobile

I've been visiting this establishment format years and it amazese that it's never crowded but it is probably the finest restaurant that I have experienced in the Sarasota area I was in with a fellow restaurateur on his last night in town and he wondered why we waited till his last night in town Service,food is uncompromising

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013 via mobile

After driving past the nondescript building but hearing how amazing the chef and cuisine was, we decided to visit Maison Blanche. Other than the ridiculously tall hostess stand that we had to go around to the side to give our name, our experience was wonderful. Our server was knowledgeable without being intrusive and was always ready with a wine or... More

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Philadelphia
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25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Our dining experience at Maison Blanche was outstanding and one of the most enjoyable we have had in several years, including meals in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, London, and Paris. The dining room is tranquil and beautifully appointed. Our server was engaging, knowledgeable, and very professional. And the tasting menu was superb, topped off with a Grand Marnier souffle for... More

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Sarasota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

Chose Maison Blanche for a cozy Valentines dinner, arrived 40 mins early but were welcomed and table made available and the set menue was beautifully prepared, presented and worked well. My partner suffers with lactose intollerence so chef prepared accordingly and the result was great she declared best meal for a long time. Wine list excellent and priced fairly all... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013 via mobile

Wow, who needs to go to Nice France when amazing French food is here in Florida..the duck was spectacular and we had terrific wines from Burgundy, Rhone and Bordeaux .. The owners are dedicated to your enjoyment . A must for Foodies

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Bexhill
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

There are so many restaurants especially in this area that advertise themselves as Fine Dining, but as far as we are concerned this is the only one. The Beach Bistro, Euphemia Haye, Bijou Cafe - all these may have better sea views, more publicity, but at Maison Blanche you are not seated in the lap of the customer at the... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

Who would ever believe that such exquisite food, presentation and atmosphere could be in a restaurant attached to a motel. The food is superb, the presentation is typically French; the service knowledgeable without being too pretentious and the atmosphere simple but in its own way, elegant. And you can have a conversation because it is so quiet. Probably too pricey... More

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