Flemings Does Small Plates in a BIG Way

[Lauren M. Kritsas]

Small plates are the new fad, so what?  Most restaurants have them and at times, they're undistinguishable from a regular appetizer.  Yes they're popular but what does that really mean?  For me, when I'm dining, I'm looking for the edge.  The edge that separates good food from great.  You can go out and eat anywhere, that novelty is over.  When I heard about Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Small Plates I was instantly intrigued.  What does a refined steakhouse know about Tapas?  To my surprise...everything.  Fleming's Small Plates are the epitome of what they should be, a smaller portion of a larger idea, tasting several entrées at once without an over indulged sour stomach.  Fleming's thought about what it meant to present something like this and stopped at nothing to deliver a handsome option.  Their small plates embody such finesse and a delicate hand.

 

Ahi Tuna Skewers

Poppy seed and peppercorn crusted tuna seared rare and served with tomato.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filet Mignon Skewers

Seared filet with hint of soy and honey served with fresh mozzarella, tomato & arugula dressed with red onion balsamic vinaigrette and gorgonzola cream dipping sauce garnished with bacon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fleming's Lobster Tempura

Tempura lobster with spicy Thai vegetable slaw and served with a soy ginger dipping sauce. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sliced Filet Mignon

Thinly sliced filet served over shiitake and parmesan risotto quenelles (oval or egg shaped) drizzled with porcini mushroom sauce and sriracha chile oil and garnished with micro greens.

 

 

 

 

 

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Shrimp Scampi Skewers

Grilled herb marinated shrimp served with avocado, orange, red onion and fennel salad and chimichurri dipping sauce.

 

New Zealand Petite Lamb Chops

Balsamic and herb oil marinated lamb chops served with crispy polenta fries and pistachio mint pesto with house made F17 dipping sauce.

 

New Bedford Scallops

Lightly seasoned, seared scallops with Meyer lemon honey oil served with green beans, asparagus and baby carrots.

 

Fleming's is located at 2001 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, FL 34239.  For more information, call 941-358-9463.