Euphemia Haye & The Haye Loft
The best of Longboat Key Restaurants & Bars

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.

D’Arcy Arpke has a formal background in Liberal Arts and Business. She had hotel, catering, and restaurant experience, along with management of a local gourmet and cooking shop. The Arpkes regularly traveled to wineries and wine events to find new selections to add to the restaurant’s extensive wine cellar. They also attended fine food and wine seminars. As well, the Arpke’s are dedicated to their community and partake in many outside fund-raising events.

The Arpke’s have since retired and the restaurant is currently owned by Amy Whitt. Whitt, a longtime employee of Euphemia Haye, continues to maintain the excellent fine dining experience and she hopes your meal with us will create wonderful memories.