
A historic cottage offering global fine dining, plus an informal space featuring a smaller menu.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5540 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228
Phone: (941) 383-3633
Website: http://www.euphemiahaye.com/
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Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
It was a 4-course dinner à la carte style: we chose our options in the beginning. All courses came fast (too fast – once we were finished with one course they have the next one ready in hands. For the place like this and the price you’d expect all courses made personally to order, not just being ready and waiting for it to be taken out). Complimentary sparkling wine was so bitter we couldn’t have more than a few sips. Haven’t had something so cheaply tasting since college.
Before the first course we were served Banana Bread and Butter (why dessert?). I understand it can be a funky take on Bread & Butter but for a historical high end restaurant like this it’s just silly. They did serve warm bread along with the first course though. And thank god they did, because the Chefs Pate had only the driest tiniest toasts imaginable. And giant slices of cucumber and tomato with tiny pieces of red onion. This course was only saved by the bread. Look at the photo: What do you expect me to do with: half a tomato, thick sliced cucumbers, bread that is beyond dry and hard as a rock… what is going on??
Baked Potato Soup was cold (!) and had something like Sargento cheese sprinkled on top – basically a cold grated cheese in a cold soup. 0/10.
Caesar Salad was decent but not fantastic. They say it’s what they’re famous for, which is sad.
I overheard the waiter telling the table nearby that they change the menu every week. Why? Why not perfect an existing menu and work on the presentation and the taste and sourcing the best ingredients. Simply the price has to be justified.
Ceviche was delicious. If we were coming back to Euphemia it’d be for the Ceviche. It was so good.
Quite possibly the worst dish we’ve ever been served in any restaurant was my boyfriend’s main course – the Veal. It’s a saucy thinly sliced meat on top of a pound of half-cooked spaghetti. Everything about it was unappetizing: from the presentation to the aftertaste.
I had the Fillet Mignon for the main course. The presentation itself is pretty embarrassing/sloppy. But overall pretty decent.
The dessert….. you’d expect the dessert to be at least pretty. I don’t recommend the Chocolate Mousse. It was some sort of cheap milk chocolate powder mixed with premade packaged whipped cream. Was surprised the menu had only 4 dessert options considering they have the whole dessert room upstairs with ready-made desserts.
Overall, the service was attentive and the restaurant itself is gorgeous. Never coming back though nor going to recommend this place. I wasn’t the one paying the bill but even I think it was the worst waste of $500. Truly feels like my boyfriend was robbed of his money for trying to do something special for me for Valentine’s Day.
The only positive out of this whole experience was the comedic ride back home recapping how awful it was. This alone is a core memory that my boyfriend and I will never forget.
And the bar is a small, well stocked cool place as well. A lot of options, and great service.
Never pass up a chance for an excellent Crispy Half Duck Dinner.
Mixed Seafood creamy peppercorn sauce over seared grouper was loaded with seafood.
Always an excellent meal and good strong drinks.
Nestled upstairs, The Haye Loft offers a funky and fun atmosphere that stands out as the best vibe on Longboat Key. It’s not just a dining spot; it’s an experience. The desserts, housemade daily, are a bountiful delight with the chocolate cake, peanut butter pie, and brownies deserving a special mention!
The magic of the place is further enhanced by Georgette, who not only provides insightful tours and history of the restaurant but also guides patrons through the tempting dessert options at the dessert bar. The service is nothing short of excellent, carried out by seasoned servers whose tenure spans years, and sometimes, decades. This continuity of staff adds a layer of warmth and familiarity to the service that is rare to find.
In summary, The Haye Loft is not just about great food; it’s about the magical experience that begins the moment you step in. This place should have 5 stars.
Our orders:
Shrimp Rolls
Hummus
Cesar Salad
Peppered Steak
Blacked Shrimp
+ Dessert
We had a very unique experience. We will definitely return in the future.