Baker & Wife

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   Barbara

   Tampa

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Don’t waste your money here. I used to love this place for its cozy atmosphere and unique dishes, but it’s not the same anymore. After a disappointing experience, I decided to give it another chance, only to be let down again. I called earlier in the day to confirm if they could accommodate a vegetarian entrée for a family member with dietary restrictions. The receptionist seemed inexperienced and clueless, eventually transferring me to someone who I assume was a manager. He assured me they could prepare pasta with vegetables. However, when we arrived, our waiter, Kannon, seemed overwhelmed by our request. Despite explaining that we had called ahead, he appeared flustered and informed us that the kitchen could only prepare a salad—something we had already ordered as an appetizer. When I asked again about the pasta, he flatly said no. The issue wasn’t just their inability to accommodate but the dismissive and unprofessional attitude so we requested the check without ordering entrees, much to the waiter’s apparent shock. For a restaurant charging premium prices, the service was unacceptable. With such high staff turnover, it’s no wonder the quality has declined. Save your money and go elsewhere.
   

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   neil

   Tampa

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such a beautiful New Year’s Eve meal, each meal ordered was tasty and so delicious. Cocktails were beautiful and amazing. Service was exceptional. Would highly recommend.
   

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   john

   VIP

   Naples

   39 reviews

   5.0

   39 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was our first experience at this restaurant. The food was phenomenal and the staff was friendly and attentive.
   

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   vicki

   VIP

   Detroit

   10 reviews

   2.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We had an early reservation so the restaurant was fairly empty, many open tables. We were seated at a table where servers were entering and exiting into dining room - busy and constant activity. I asked to be moved - the hostess spent minutes on her computer - I finally asked if we could move one table back, duh. That was done. Server ok. Ordered pasta with short rib (delicious) and special double hamburger, meat dried out, huge disappointment. My dinner partner and I enjoyed chatting, but the experience and food didn't add anything to the evening. I have been her 3-4 times, other experiences good. Perhaps this was a one off, but too many really good restaurants in Sarasota to choose from.
   

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   Lee

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 27, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food and good service. Really liked the focaccia bread. Could use a bit more with the dinner
   

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   Tracie

   VIP

   Washington DC

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on December 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We love this place !! But we would like to see more variety with the entrees - however, we have favorites, so will keep coming back. Ambience is a little lacking - clean but a lot of room for improvement - Service is always excellent - the best anywhere and the food and cocktails are prepared with care and attention to details ! Great wine list as well ;)
   

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   Steve

   VIP

   Key West

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food and environment. Definitely going back!
   

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   Tracy

   Milwaukee

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on December 24, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Fantastic food. Service was slow to come to the table, bring new silverware, to greet us, to explain the menu. Food was fantastic. For the price and lackluster ambiance (uncomfortable benches and tables with placemats used over and over (ick factor), there are better spots. The mixed drink was spot on.
   

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   Michael

   VIP

   Western NC

   24 reviews

   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on December 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Always delicious. One of my favorite restaurants in town. Cocktails are amazing.
   

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    Tina

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    First time dining at Baker & Wife. So glad we chose it for Christmas Eve. Great food and service. We’ll go back for sure.
    

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