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First Street Chop House 1296 1st Street Sarasota, FL 34236 Phone: 941-554-4375

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First Street Chop House Recently Closed.
An historic location, memorable menu, and a warm wooden décor make the First Street Chop House a standout in downtown Sarasota.

Occupying a historically registered building from 1925, First Street Chop House serves a high quality selection of steaks and seafood in a most charming “Old World” styled setting.  When we first arrived, we noticed the ivy covered exterior, rich wooden door, and large arched window; details which are interesting and inviting.  We were warmly greeted and promptly seated. The room and the staff projected a traditional steakhouse feel and we were anxious to study the menu.

Although there are a number of items on the menu, First Street Chop House specializes in beef and seafood; two great combinations. For our dinner we chose the following:

New York Strip Steak:  Hand carved Certified Angus New York Strip Steak charbroiled and served with house-made truffle demi-glace $ 23.95
Large, tender and juicy, cooked as requested, mouth watering flavor
Wild Blueberry Salmon:  Wild Caught Salmon filet, grilled and served with wild blueberry compote and horseradish cream sauce $ 17.95
An interesting flavor combination of sweet and spicy…very nice
All entrees include a choice of house salad or soup and a choice of 2 sides: Baked Potato, Rice Pilaf, Chop House Fries, Asparagus Spears, or vegetable of the day. You can upgrade a side to Lobster Gemelli and Cheese for $4.95.

First Street Chop House offers a full bar featuring specialty martinis and cocktails, draft and bottled beer and a short but adequate wine list.

Whether you are looking for a drink or dinner before a show, live piano music, drinks or coffee and dessert afterwards, or anything in between; The First Street Chop House has you covered.

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Categories: American
Styles: Happy Hour, Lunch, Steakhouse, Zone – Downtown

Breakfast: N/A
Lunch: Monday – Sunday 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Dinner: Monday – Sunday 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Late night: Friday – Saturday 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Entrees: $11.95 – $32.95
Reservations: Yes
Open Air Space: Yes
Date Reviewed: 10-04-2010
Exceptions:  Sunday Brunch 11:30-2:00, Dinner 5:00-9:00PM

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URL: http://www.firststreetchophouse.com

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