Opening hours
Closed · opens Wednesday 5:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Sarasota: 12:00 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (941) 957-0533 to confirm.
Location & directions
2177 Siesta DrSarasota, FL 34239
About Rick's French Bistro
Rick's French Bistro is a French restaurant located at 2177 Siesta Dr in Sarasota, Florida. It is one of 208 places to eat and drink we list in Sarasota. It sits in the moderate price range ($15–30 per person).
Rick's French Bistro is open 4 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday).
Rick's French Bistro's menu features 29 dishes and drinks across 7 sections, including Appetizers, Special, Dessert, Cuvee Speciale, and Red Wines. Listed prices range from $6.95 to $45.00, with a typical item around $32.00. You will find options like Mixed Green Salad, Orange Roughy Fine Herbs Roasted Tomato Butter W/Red Shrimps, and Peach Melba.
Available service options are takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as cosy, quiet, romantic, and upmarket. It is especially popular for dinner and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and healthy options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking and free parking lot. Reservations are accepted; call (941) 957-0533 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- French Restaurant
- Address
- 2177 Siesta Dr, Sarasota, FL 34239
- Phone
- (941) 957-0533
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open 4 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday)
- Menu
- 29 items · $6.95–$45.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays.
Based on typical visit patterns for French restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Rick's French Bistro’s weekday schedule with 17 other French restaurants in Florida. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:30 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 16 hours a week, 24 hours fewer than the local median of 40. 71% of French restaurants in Florida open on Sundays; Rick's French Bistro does not.
Compared with 17 other French restaurants in Florida that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for French restaurants in Florida
Based on 10 menus with 268 priced items from French restaurants in Florida, the median menu item costs $16.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.25 and $22.00.
At Rick's French Bistro the median listed price is $32.00, higher than the typical $16.00 for French restaurants in Florida.
Calculated from 10 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Upmarket
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Rick's French Bistro there are 4 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 10 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (2), Japanese & Sushi (2), Seafood (1), and Breakfast & Brunch (1).
3 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanBaker & Wife< 0.1 mi
- ItalianVino Vino Restaurant0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.3 mi
- Japanese & SushiJpan Sushi & Grill0.4 mi
- Breakfast & BrunchIHOP0.5 mi
What to expect at a French restaurant
This group covers French bistros, German beer halls, Spanish tapas bars, Irish and British pubs serving food, and Eastern European kitchens from Poland, Ukraine, Russia and the Balkans. Many are family-run restaurants that keep alive the cooking of a particular immigrant community.
What to order
- Pierogi – Polish dumplings, boiled or fried
- Schnitzel or bratwurst – German classics
- Steak frites or onion soup – French bistro staples
- Tapas – a mix of small plates for sharing
Good to know
- Bistros and tapas bars are often busiest late in the evening.
- Ask about imported beers and wines matched to the food.
- Seasonal events such as Oktoberfest bring special menus.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Rick's French Bistro's opening hours?
Open 4 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Rick's French Bistro open on Sunday?
No, Rick's French Bistro is closed on Sundays.
Where is Rick's French Bistro located?
Rick's French Bistro is located at 2177 Siesta Dr, Sarasota, FL 34239.
What is the phone number of Rick's French Bistro?
You can call Rick's French Bistro at (941) 957-0533.
Does Rick's French Bistro offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Rick's French Bistro offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Rick's French Bistro?
The typical price range at Rick's French Bistro is $$ per person. Menu prices range from $6.95 to $45.00.
Does Rick's French Bistro take reservations?
Yes, Rick's French Bistro accepts reservations.
Is Rick's French Bistro wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Rick's French Bistro open late?
No, Rick's French Bistro usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Rick's French Bistro?
There are 10 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Rick's French Bistro. Nearby options include Baker & Wife (< 0.1 mi), Vino Vino Restaurant (0.1 mi), and McDonald's (0.3 mi).
How much do French restaurants in Florida cost?
Based on 10 menus with 268 priced items from French restaurants in Florida, the median menu item costs $16.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.25 and $22.00.
