Euphemia Haye Restaurant & The Haye Loft

Euphemia Haye was established in 1975 by Les Buntin who named it after his grandmother; Euphemia. It was created as a dining establishment that combined a warm, friendly ambiance with outstanding service and an imaginative menu that used only the finest foods available. We continue that tradition to this day. Downstairs, you will enjoy our eclectic a la carte menu in one of our fine dining rooms overlooking a tropical garden studded with twinkle lights. Though we are frequently voted as one of the areas most romantic restaurants, the quaint cottage ambiance is suitable for friends and coworkers as well as a newly married couple. Upstairs is the Haye Loft with our award-winning dessert room and upscale lounge with friendly bartenders who are mixing up new and classic drinks with top-shelf liquors. Definitely an old school classic tavern scene and known as one of the best hidden gem bars on Longboat Key, The restaurant was founded and owned by Executive Chef Raymond Arpke and his wife D’Arcy Arpke. Chef Ray has a very unique personal and culinary history; he specialized in international and contemporary dishes which reflect his individual creative skills. He taught popular cooking classes at the restaurant called “Lesson Luncheons” that have continuously been sold out since 1997. He was also a favorite guest on local TV shows and at food festivals.