Baker & Wife

What a delightful experience! I was impressed that the hostess called me to confirm the reservation for 4 at the bar and then called me back a few minutes later, due to a cancellation, and offered us a table for 4. (Sometimes old school just works!) Our service was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. The drinks were as delicious as they looked in the pics. Their menu is simple but all the dishes we choose presented well and were simply really yummy. The Flourless Chocolate Square Dessert was sooo good I forgot to take a pic as we all dived in to polish it off! Definitely worth giving this place a whirl with family or friends.

Hey there, fellow foodies! I recently visited Baker & Wife, and overall, it was a great experience! The menu has a lovely Italian twist, with plenty of pizza and spaghetti options. We ordered a variety of dishes, and here's the lowdown: - thai red curry & lemon parsley linguine (so tasty, but unfortunately not hot) - fried brussels & sausage (not my fave - the pickled veggies were too vinegary, and the sausages were hard) - quilted shroom pizza (ok, but not perfect) - buckhead beef grilled skirt steak (PERFECT! So tender and flavorful - a rare find!) - eggplant & hummus appetizers (very tasty!) - sweet n sour meatloaf (my husband loved it - high praise from a foodie!) While there were a few misses, the hits were definite winners! I'd recommend Baker & Wife for their creative menu and tasty dishes. Keep up the good work, and maybe tweak those few areas for perfection! can't wait to come back and try more!

On a tip from a friend we picked Baker & Wife as a landing zone for date night this week and this place is on point. Atmosphere is fantastic, food was perfection, drinks were strong, and service was attentive. The calamari had a vinegar dressing that completely negated the need for any sauces. The burger was unbelievable and the fries were crispy. We also has the scallops. Our only disappointment was we didn’t save room for dessert.

Take it from an old-school Atlantic City waiter: the baker and his wife deserve five stars.

First time visit here. We made an Open Table dinner reservation a week out without a problem. There’s plenty of parking in front of the restaurant and on the street. The restaurant is situated in a strip center and consists of a large dining room, with a bar that seats around 10 people. Because it’s one large room the noise level is a little high. The interior is decorated nicely and provides a nice ambiance. The flames from the pizza oven can be seen from the dining room and it had an overall nice vibe. There’s also seating on the outside sidewalk with four tables. Small potted palms shield, the outdoor tables from the parking lot. It’s also a covered area outside. We were warmly greeted upon arrival and opted to sit outside as the weather was nice. Our waiter was prompt, informative on the menu and never rushed us throughout the meal. We started with an order of the spicy crunchy shrimp and a glass of wine (the selections were adequate) and an Old Fashioned. The shrimp (5) are a variation on bang bang from Bonefish and come out on a bed of greens but better with more of a kick. For dinner I ordered the sweet n sour meatloaf and partner ordered the Quilted Shroom pizza. The meatloaf was admittedly some of the best I ever had. It was cooked perfectly and a had a rich flavor augmented with the sweet n sour sauce on top. It was accompanied by mashed potatoes. My partner loved the pizza which had a white sauce, mushrooms and mozzarella topped with arugula. It’s the only leftovers we had. Skipped desert. Overall great food and dining experience here!

We had a party of seven and ordered several appetizers so a wide variety of samples from their menu, every one of which was excellent And several comments, solve if not the very best they had had of particular dishes. The waiter was excellent. Be advised, there were many locals at this place, which is always a good sign. However, given the nature of the building and seating and high degree of conversations going on, it's a pretty good follow to speak over. If you are looking for a quiet intimate setting, I would suggest find out when their off peak hours are, otherwise everything great.

I recently visited this quaint spot for dinner and had a delightful experience. The Thai red curry seafood linguine was flavorful and satisfying, though I personally felt it could have been spicier to enhance the dish. On the other hand, the Korean BBQ meatloaf was exceptional—rich, tender, and packed with flavor. Overall, it's a great place to try, offering a unique mix of dishes that cater to different tastes. The cozy atmosphere adds to the charm, making it a pleasant spot to enjoy a meal. I'd definitely recommend giving it a visit!

This is a noisy restaurant so watch where you sit. The food was great - best burger I have had in a while. We have dined three times and everything on the menu is good. Deserts look good and tasted great.

The atmosphere and décor were charming, and the food presentation was beautiful. Unfortunately, the quality of the meal did not match the prices. The 1/4 chicken was the smallest portion I’ve ever been served and extremely dry—barely edible, even with the accompanying sauce. Service was also disappointing. Our server was inattentive, leaving no opportunity to address the issue during the meal. When I mentioned the problem upon receiving the bill, I was offered a replacement, but by then the rest of my party had already finished. There was no apology and no manager follow-up. With so many excellent dining options in Sarasota, I would recommend choosing somewhere other than Baker & Wife.

Disappointing first visit, especially given that I shared this feedback privately via email / the restaurant’s website and received no response. There were issues with reservation handling by the hostess team affected the overall experience. Our server was attentive and apologetic but this issue could have be solved earlier instead of (kindly) being told to leave within 5 mins of being served dessert. I had a 5:45 p.m. reservation booked through OpenTable. I arrived early and was told the reservation could not be found, even after showing the confirmation email. At one point, the hostess turned her screen toward me to show that my reservation “wasn’t there,” in a way that felt flippant and implied the issue was on my end rather than a system or process error. I overheard staff mention they were unsure how to access OpenTable, and the interaction felt dismissive rather than treated as a system issue. I mentioned I was happy to sit at the bar, eventually seated, but it was presented as a favor, despite the restaurant having just opened and not being busy. The larger issue occurred later. About 5–10 minutes before 7:00 p.m., just as dessert was served, we were told there had been a mistake with the reservation and that we needed to vacate the table within minutes. While the server was polite, no alternative seating was offered, or even comping the dessert. Being rushed out immediately after being served dessert, especially on a first visit left a poor impression. With clearer reservation management and better guest recovery, this could be a much better experience. Food was tasty, portions were good, and the ambiance was nice. I’d consider returning, but if you book through OpenTable, be prepared to defend your reservation.