Service was excellent and the food was hot when it was served. Chef Rolf ended up bringing them over and apologized that they were short on help. ??? Daily 12:00 pm9:30 pm 1660 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey We will be back! Once renovations are completed we will go back. Eggs-traordinary Breakfast & Lunch Cafe -Nokomis. Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen 3.9 472 Reviews $30 and under Seafood Top Tags: Romantic Good for special occasions Innovative Welcome to Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen. - Charlie Froschauer. Dining at Chef Rolf's restaurant was was a pleasant experience. The presentation was professional, and She offered to find someone to help us, however, at that point it was clear to us that it was time to move on the a restaurant that would appreciate our business. Service was good and at a comfortable pace to enjoy an evening out with live music in the background. Mashed potatoes hard and cold. Florida; Sarasota; Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen; Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen (941) 806-6820. Food was good. Two Lb Florida Spiny Lobster and NFK Style, Sarasota Ham and cheese sandwich Delivery, Sarasota Carrabbas Italian Grill Delivery, Sarasota Island Fin Poke Company Delivery, Do not sell or share my personal information. Thirty five minutes later the wine appeared. Cocktails came in Dixie cup sized portions. Sad to drive 40 minutes and have to find another place for lunch but sounds like we got lucky by not eating there. At the Casey Key Resort Mainland! Another of our party had the prime rib special, which he judged excellent. The wine glasses were plastic, but they were appropriate, since we were near the pool. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Our prime Rib came up and sat there again until the Rosebud's Steak and Seafood House - 2215 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey, Deep Lagoon Seafood and Oyster House - 482 Blackburn Point Rd, Osprey, Casey Key Fish House - 801 Blackburn Point Rd, Osprey, Casey Key Resorts - Mainland - 1660 S Tamiami Trail, Publix Super Market at Shops at Casey Key - 1350 S Tamiami Trail, Clever Monkey Craft Grill & Bar - 1272 S Tamiami Trail. All seating was outside. It wasnt too pricy, but the baked grouper was worth every penny We will definitely be coming back again. Charlie Froschauer, 1660 South Tamiami Trail Enjoyed sitting outside by the pool. The food was good. Siesta Beach Among Best Beaches In U.S., World: TripAdvisor, New Bakery, Citrus Farm Sold, Lakeland Development: FL Business News, Driver Ejected From Car In I-75 Crash In Sarasota County: FHP. We could not get through the hotel lobby . I wish I had read the reviews. I would like to return, especially after the renovations are completed. We're Open! Appetizers spaghetti soup. Napoli - Half (12" x 8") . Called for reservation early in the day. Mon. We had to sit outside because of remodeling and it was a little chilly. Dinner was served in a banquet room with absolutely no ambience. Ha! But overall it was great, the grouper sandwich was crunchy and hot and the potato soup was so hot I had to wait for a little while before I could eat it. Went for breakfast on a Sunday morning. Family lunch for the Christmas Day buffet was very disappointing. I will probably try again once they get the renovations done but really disappointing for the amount of money spent. We ate our appetizer with our fingers! We will be back! Brunch Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more. (941) 966-2121. Sauteed Spinach, key lime champagne, and caviar. Chef Rolf needs to really step up his game or close the place down. I will not go there ever again. The dining room also can be separated with portable walls for private functions. We were the only guests in the place from Key lime champagne sauce and broccoli rabe. Disappointed that due to being outdoor dining at pool drinks were served in plastic cups. Every one in our group of four enjoyed our meals. Yelp users havent asked any questions yet about. Yelp users havent asked any questions yet about. I don't blame the waitstaff, I blame whoever is managing them. I can't eat seafood so I asked they add the shrimp to my wife's meal but they just put the shrimp on top of the steak. Learn more about offering online ordering to your diners. Mussels and crispy French Fries! Address 1660 S Tamiami Trail Osprey, FL 34229 (Map and Directions) Order Online Phone (941) 966-2121 Submit New Menu Report Problem Hours of Operation Other Restaurants Nearby Clever Monkey Craft Grill & Bar - 0.41 miles Rosebud's Steak and Seafood House - 0.63 miles DA VINCI GERMAN RESTAURANT - 0.64 miles Hoosier Bar & Grill - 0.95 miles Overall bad food and bad experience. Restaurant seating was next to tiki bar. Highly recommend! Food finally arrived 70 minutes after our arrival which was the seafood special consisting of flounder covered with a couple of shrimp. Dinner I will probably try again once they get the renovations done but really disappointing for the amount of money spent.More, Party of 4 for lunch and the service went from bad to ridiculous. 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Our bus boy immediately came over with water and menus as we self-sat ourselves. And on top of that, the sophisticated coastal interior only increases one's appetite for Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen's . Not at all impressed with "Chef" Rolf. The ambiance was wonderful, with a piano player playing while dining. Cocktails came in Dixie cup sized portions. Once we were directed to a table we had to ask several times for the early bird specials menu. The early bird dinner was soup or salad, main corse, plus dessert for $20. Seafood $$ . Not very private or personal. SARASOTA, FL Seafood restaurant Chef Rolfs New Florida Kitchen announced on its sudden closure on its Facebook page Tuesday. I actually had to let him know a table sat down and were waiting for service for about 15 minutes. Weve done it for many many years. many great places to eat in ourarea .This was our 1st and last visit to Rolfs.More, We visited Chef Rolf's on February 7, 2023 and were terribly disappointed with our experience. Welcome to Chef Rolfs New Florida Kitchen. We had no choice because nobody was bussing our table and plates were piling up. Welcome to Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen. We left and went to Mattisons 41 for dinner. Hotels near Historic Spanish Point Campus, Hotels near (SRQ) Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport, Hotels near (PGD) Charlotte County Airport, American Restaurants for Families in Osprey, American Restaurants for Large Groups in Osprey, American Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Osprey. The early bird dinner was soup or salad, main corse, plus dessert for $20. This establishment lost the potential of six new customers as we all agreed we will never go back. I think this restaurant will work if the resort invests just a bit more into the vibe. The Valentine special menu was not that appealing and pricey. The restaurant will begin serving breakfast Nov. 5, operating from 7 a.m. to noon. It was rather off-putting. It was located next to Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Because of the pool, all food and drinks are served on paper/plastic. Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen is a member of Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. We enjoyed watchng the hotel guests. We continued to hear that they limited reservations because of staff shortages and the Chef was off on Wednesday. Or book now at one of our other 4629 great restaurants in Osprey. However, the service at this "fine dining" establishment may be the worst I have ever experienced. Lunch The setting along side the pool was perfect but will look forward to the new indoor/outdoor restaurant in a few month time. It's open Monday though Saturday, from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Brunch is served on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The waitress/ bar tender was friendly! We requested thefree appetizer of the month, and received that, minutes after our drinks. Yelp users havent asked any questions yet about Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen. A cafeteria buffet wouldve been better than this. Gourmet Pizza. All of the tables were given overused, crinkled paper menus. Javascript is needed to run Postmates. There was only one other table of two in our dining area. Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen has 3 stars. However, the service, or lack thereof, will keep me and my guests from returning until they figure things out. The service was ok but very noisy inside. While all of this was going on the wait staff just continued to be out of sight or just milling around the bar. The restaurant seating surrounds a pool where children were quite loud. Service very slow. Plastic plates, wine served in small plastic cups. 12:00am-12:00am. 1660 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229 (941) 966-2121 Website Order Online Suggest an Edit. Looking forward to returning soon! Once we were directed to a table we had to ask several times for the early bird specials menu. We ordered 3 margs and 1 specialty drink. Hours. One man brought us dirty papermenus, and no one came back after that. Thirty five minutes later the wine appeared. But, I suggest waiting until the dining room is completed. We so badly want this place to make it! Osprey, FL 34229, Inside the Casey Key Resort Mainland Like what you're reading? Im so glad we went! Table for 4 on a peaceful evening that was weather perfect. It appears they have big renovation plans for this hotel. Sadly, that doesnt make-up for the fiasco we experienced. Website should have forewarned patrons. The presentation was cool--filets were served on a wooden plank. from plastic. Principal Address. All 3 of us loved our entrees. The pizza came out after a long wait and the waitress said, I don know what happened to your appetizer. She offered to find someone to help us, however, at that point it was clear to us that it was time to move on the a restaurant that would appreciate our business.More, My family And I usually go to Boca Royale in Englewood for Christmas dinner. Service nonexistent. Yelp users havent asked any questions yet about Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen. Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen 94 reviews Claimed Seafood Edit Closed 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Hours updated 3 months ago See hours See all 65 photos Write a review Add photo Menu Popular dishes View full menu $14.00 She-crab Soup 1 Photo 2 Reviews $12.00 Escargot 1 Photo 1 Review $16.00 Nfk Style Burger Lunch 1 Photo 2 Reviews Website menu Full menu Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen. The grouper was dry and the pizza never arrived until the other two dishes were eaten. Great experience as always. Very disappointing! The outdoor poolside atmosphere was interesting. Although there were children in and out of the pool, the crowd noise did not interfere with our conversation. Address: 1660 South Tamiami Trail. 30 minutes in we place our food orders. The wine was served in plastic cups and the dipping oil for the bread was served in a styrofoam bowl. Another of our party had the prime rib special, which he judged excellent. Potato Gratin. Get Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen can be contacted at (941) 966-2121. Seafood $$ (941) 966-2121. The business is located in 2001 Siesta Dr Suite 100, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA. It was good we were not in a hurry as the wait staff were very busy. Don't forget to ask for the free appetizer! At present no indoor dining unless you want to be in a room my yourself. The staff seems like they would rather talk to each other than take an order. Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen: Today's Special: Lobster with Ptomaine Poisoning - See 100 traveler reviews, 40 candid photos, and great deals for Sarasota, FL, at Tripadvisor. our table enjoyed everything we tried. Wed. I was there to see singer Tony Leonora perform and had a wonderful meal. We were all so disappointed in this experience. Order Online 1.77 mi. They should stop taking reservations if they can't seat you. One lb. Unfortunately the restaurant was under renovation andwas not open for Christmas dinner this year. Finding the dining room all but impossible. This problem is at a lot of places - so dont skip Chef Rolfs because of this - just know - that was our experience. Outdoor seating is poolside (it's in the resort) and there can be a lot of noisy kids and people wearing bathing suits they shouldn't be. Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen accepts credit cards. Would have done worse if possible. Very nice atmosphere..will be back soon!!! ! Jeffrey Rossman, My fiance and I wanted to try something new and thats exactly what we got! Not available on OpenTable 1660 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL 34229-9143. On Tamiami Trail in Osprey, FL. We came across an advertisement for Chef Rolfs new Florida kitchen and decided to try it for Christmas. Chef Rolf seated us, we waited a while and the Bartender came over to take our order. Guests going by to swim or to the tiki bar walk right by your table. We ordered medium and medium rare and they all came out WELL DONE. Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, wine and cocktails, and Sunday brunch. Tue. The drinks came out in plastic cups. Chef's Coleslaw with Pineapple. The scoop of ice cream for desert was very tiny. Most of the food was cold and unappealing .The soup bowls were styrofoam and the soup was cold. The new restaurant, expected to open in mid-May, is the. Wines will be priced below $12 per glass, with six-ounce pours costing $8 and nine ounces costing $10-$12. 1660 S Tamiami Trl Ste 100 Osprey, FL 34229. Expected brunch and lunch options on a Sunday at 11:30am but only got a few breakfast options. Maybe plated dinners are better but I will never know because I will never return.More. Perhaps once they get over the glitches with the fairly new opening, we will give it another try. Each dish came to the table, hot. Two of us had the triple tail special and the other two had other fish dishes from the menu. then she must have re-ordered it because it came 15 minutes after the pizza. I hate to give this place a 3 star review because the food is absolutely outstanding. Sadly, no bread ever appeared despite two requests for it. Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen - Osprey American More info 1660 South Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229 Tap for hours, info, and more Enter your address above to see fees, and delivery + pickup estimates. Although I appreciated the table linens and the pretty centerpieces on the table that was really the only ambience provided. Sarasota Dining Heat Map June 2016; Sarasota Dining Heat Map May 2016; Sarasota Dining Heat Map April 2016; Sarasota . Own this business? 12:00am-12:00am. Wings, Oysters, we have fresh Tripletail! At Villa Serena Inn - "Silk & Quilt" Workshop with Dawn Gerardot 3 Days Mar 3, 10, & 17 9am-2pm, At Villa Serena Inn-African Bead Design-Necklace w/Judy Levine, Free Beer or Curly Fry at Your Local Hooters After MLB Spring Training Games, No Safety Concerns At 7-Car Train Derailment Site: Manatee Official, Tanker Hauling 30K Gallons Of Propane Overturned In Manatee: Chief, Trooper Who Prevented Skyway Bridge 10K Crash Honored: FHP, Sarasota Area Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Thor, Jasmine, Callie & More. I ordered a filet. Message said to use Open Table. He didn't even say we could wait for a seat. Patch reached out to the restaurant for additional information. Run from this restaurant.More, We went for dinner and were disappointed after having eaten at one of Chef Rolf's previous restaurants. It then took our waiter about 10 mins to realize someone sat down (we were the only party seated in this space). Had to ask for bread, ask for water, ask for soup spoon. Sadly, that doesnt make-up for the fiasco we experienced. OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services. The show airs Monday-Friday at 11:00 am Celebrating its 9th season, the show spotlights local businesses, supports non-profit organizations and promotes local events. The new location does not provide accommodations one would expect based on the caliber of the menu. Most items on the menu were MARKET PRICE. No wine glasses. Casey Key Resorts - Mainland - 1660 S Tamiami Trail. 2,238 were here. It was located next to Fleming's. Sat at a completely bare table for 5 minutes before a server showed up then didnt bring menus. This is the treatment that comes with a "real" chef, in the kitchen! Chef Rolfs New Florida Kitchen is family owned and operated and takes pride in offering a fine dining experience in an elegant environment. Restaurant is located in Case Key Resorts. Two Lb Florida Spiny Lobster and NFK Style. 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