First Street Chop House

Bone in Ribeye
Bison Short Ribs
Asparagus
sauteed mixed vegetables
house salad with orange vinegrette
strawberry napoleon
mango berry sundae

Dinner was served in the upstairs dining area with the unusual entertainment of a singing bartender accompanied by a keyboardist.  At first he was playing guitar music.  On his keyboard, using guitar sound.  Different, but interesting, and a not unpleasant sound for the rather intimate room.  The steak was well prepared.  The bison was tender, if a bit thick with the sauce.  Asparagus was good, not overcooked (the mortal sin of asparagus),  the vegetables were ordinary.  The house salad was a good size, very flavorful; nice dressing without being overpowering.  For dessert, the Napoleon was an artistically created strawberry shortcake with puff pastry instead of biscuits; light, good finish.  The Mango berry sundae had fresh berries and came with warm wild blueberry compote.  A little thick to pour over, but a nice touch, regardless.  A little pricey, but the chalkboard signage beckons a return trip.

First Street Chop House

1296 1st Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-554-4375