Baker & Wife

4.7

2059 Reviews

$31 to $50

Global, International

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

BAKER & WIFE is a comfortable, casual cafe committed to fresh, high-quality food and driven by our passion for
handcrafted cuisine and cocktails.

Inspiration is sourced globally, ingredients are sourced locally.

This unique perspective on comfort food is the epitome of BAKER & WIFE:
simple, delicious, and it just feels good.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, International, European
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 960-1765
Website
http://www.bakerwife.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Isaac Correa

Location
2157 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, FL 34239
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Cross street
US-41 & Siesta Drive
Parking details
Street or parking lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

GARLIC & HERB FLATBREAD$12.00
Olive oil, parmesan, Zatar
QUINOA & RED LEAF SALAD$16.00
blueberry, apple, smoked goat cheese, green goddess dressing
FRIED BRUSSEL SPROUTS & SAUSAGE$14.00
pickled vegetable, lime dressing
BURRATA & FRESH FENNEL$18.00
Roast finger grapes, fennel pollen, parmesan, parsley
CHARRED BROCCOLINI & BUTTERNUT SQUASH$17.00
dates, pecans, stracciatella, mint, bee pollen
BEEF TARTARE$19.00
spring onion, plantain, roast butternut shaved parmesan
SPICY TUNA TARTARE & CRISPY AVOCADO RICE$17.00
avocado, mango, cucumber, furikake, shiso, ponzu
CRISP CALAMARI$16.00
Thai-lime and chili dressing, mixed greens
CAESAR$14.00
romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, anchovies, parmesan croutons
SLOW ROAST BEETS$14.00
red beets, basil pesto, pine nuts, goat cheese, arugula

DINNER PLATES

CATCH OF THE DAY
ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST$28.00
vegetable couscous, lemon, tarragon, white wine
JUMBO BLACK TIGER SHRIMP & PEANUT NOODLE SALAD$34.00
broccoli slaw, spinach, crispy shallots, Thai basil, mint
KOREAN BBQ MEATLOAF$28.00
mashed potato, heirloom carrots, kimchi, onion rings
OVEN ROASTED SALMON$29.00
salsa matcha, roasted corn, green beans, avocado, cherry tomato, arugula, dill
STEAK FRITES$44.00
grilled skirt steak, French fries, charred broccolini, green peppercorn sauce
BEEF SHORT RIB FETTUCCINE$27.00
mixed mushrooms, green peas, parmesan, sour cream, dill
SPICY THAI RED CURRY SEAFOOD & LINGUINE$39.00
lobster, shrimp, scallops, garlic, Thai basil
DOUBLE BACON CHEESEBURGER$24.00
gruyere, salted dill cucumber, diced onions, lettuce, tomato, fries, brioche bun

What 2,059 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sarasota / Bradenton
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Baker & Wife is a cherished establishment in Sarasota, praised for its "excellent service," "creative cocktails," and "delicious food." The menu offers a variety of flavorful dishes, from Korean BBQ meatloaf to seafood pasta. Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and "neighborhood bistro atmosphere," making it a "hidden gem."

2,059 Reviews

G
Gina
Tampa
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our third dinner at Baker & Wife was very good which is no surprise! Our table had the meatloaf, short ribs, Caesar salads. Great service. The noise level is a bit much for us but it’s worth it.
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Richard
VIP
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We are frequent guests so the bartender knows how to make my lemon drop to perfection
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Vikki
VIP
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always an exquisite culinary experience. Everything was perfectly prepared.
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Wendy
Naples
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Really nice restaurant and they accommodated our changing plans and numbers. Although getting hold of them in a timely manner was problematic. Nobody answers the phone before 5 pm and they didn’t respond to my open table questions. Food was great, although food to table was a bit slow. ( it was Saturday night). The Pisco sours were outstanding as were the two appetizers we tried, although the broccolini was a shade underdone. Our entrees were delicious Otherwise, we appreciate the quiet table in a pretty noisy restaurant as asked), the lively atmosphere and the delicious food. We’ll be back!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love everything. The flat bread is definitely a fav! Just a bit loud for conversation. Some noise mitigation would help
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ann
Glasgow
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect evening We started with cocktails Mine was a lemon drop martini which was fabulous Then we had carpaccio, prawns and flatbread to start Main courses were octopus puttanesca, Thai curry, cowboy pie and truffle burger Everyone agreed that the taste and presentation was perfect Service was on point but not obtrusive and we will definitely revisit when we’re back in the country Well done B&W
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Georgia
VIP
Tampa
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy Baker & Wife. Great food, nice variety of menu selections, good service and comfortable ambiance.
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Leslie
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Creative menu, all choices we made from the menu were excellent.
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Loretta
VIP
Pittsburgh
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was great, but I’ll never understand why hostesses seat you at the worst tables when you’ve made a reservation. Shouldn’t they be saved for walk-ins? I had to turn down two tables - one by the front door, one by the kitchen door- before getting a decent seat.
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Neil
Naples
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful modern relaxed ambience. Great creative Coctails: Hot Toddy and Manhattan. The Spicy Tuna Tartare appetizer and Calamari were beautifully seasoned and calamari perfectly cooked. The delicious Red Curry Seafood with linguine was chock full of lobster, shrimp and scallops. We finished with excellent creamy basque cheesecake. A premier evening out with my wife.
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FAQs

Baker & Wife offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 960-1765.

Baker & Wife is rated 4.7 stars by 2059 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2157 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, FL 34239

Additional information

Cross street
US-41 & Siesta Drive
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, International, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street or parking lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Isaac Correa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bakerwife.com/
Phone number
(941) 960-1765

Baker & Wife

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

KOREAN BBQ MEATLOAF

Pepperoni

Beef Carpaccio

APPETIZERS

GARLIC & HERB FLATBREAD$12.00

QUINOA & RED LEAF SALAD$16.00

FRIED BRUSSEL SPROUTS & SAUSAGE$14.00

BURRATA & FRESH FENNEL$18.00

CHARRED BROCCOLINI & BUTTERNUT SQUASH$17.00

BEEF TARTARE$19.00

SPICY TUNA TARTARE & CRISPY AVOCADO RICE$17.00

CRISP CALAMARI$16.00

CAESAR$14.00

SLOW ROAST BEETS$14.00

DINNER PLATES

CATCH OF THE DAY

ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST$28.00

JUMBO BLACK TIGER SHRIMP & PEANUT NOODLE SALAD$34.00

KOREAN BBQ MEATLOAF$28.00

OVEN ROASTED SALMON$29.00

STEAK FRITES$44.00

BEEF SHORT RIB FETTUCCINE$27.00

SPICY THAI RED CURRY SEAFOOD & LINGUINE$39.00

DOUBLE BACON CHEESEBURGER$24.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Is Baker & Wife currently accepting reservations?

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