Aji Ceviche Bar

Great food and service with attentive staff and bartender…read more Best view of the bay in all of Sarasota.

The food is always amazing but we sat outside by the water and my family has millions of bites on…read moreour bodies from bugs outside. The bugs hurt when they bite could barely enjoy the meal due to this

Upstairs view

Tuscan Cream Pasta w/ Blackened Snapper

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Walt's Fish Market & Restaurant South

4.1(1.7k reviews)

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Once again I struck gold at Walt's Fish Market/Restaurant. A day trip to Sarasota with the g/f and…read morea quick check of Yelp was all it took. The exterior very Tiki looking. The interior, a mixture of fish shack and fish market. Brittany, was our server. Very good at her job. Fast and decisive. When the girlfriend's fries were cold, we told Brittany. No defensiveness, just a quick fix and a smile. The difference between a good experience and an awkward one. First time I've had fish dip. It came complimentary as an appetizer. Very good. I'd have that anytime. I'm a convert. I had a shrimp Po' Boy and my girlfriend, the grouper Reuben sandwich. I could wholeheartedly recommend either. It was a very tasty visit. I commend Walt's and will be back.

We are visiting from a landlocked state and we are on a mission to try as many seafood places as we…read morecan while we are here. My parents raved about Walt's and how wonderfully fresh it is, and we were excited to try. We were brought some smoked white fish spread to start out. I am not huge on smoked fish spreads but I did really enjoy it. We got the ceviche and hush puppies to start. I wouldn't get the ceviche again (shrimp and some white fish I don't remember), but the hush puppies were very interesting and we did enjoy them. For my entree I got the snow crab legs with the recommended seasoning. This was a great move. I loved the crab and with the seasoning it came with I didn't feel like I needed to use a ton of butter. My husband got the triple tail, being one of the day's featured fish. We weren't in love with it, but it was our first time trying triple tail so maybe we could've gotten something else. The atmosphere is great, with the fish market right there in the restaurant. There's a nice waiting area with bar access where you can even get some appetizers. The staff was cool and attentive. Would definitely come back to dine or shop!

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The Sarasota - Lobster, Stone Crab, Blackened Shrimp over risotto.

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Ghost pineapple margarita

Speaks Clam Bar - St. Armands Circle

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Came here for dinner while In town. Sat at the bar and had…read moregood service. Nice ambiance. Ordered a beer and a Ceaser salad to start. Came with warm Bread. Salad very good. Ordered linguine frutti di mare. Decent amount of seafood but the medium red sauce was bland. Prices were reasonable however.

Loved the food and cocktails and wine…read more Service was good not great. The vibe upstairs was cold, decorations meh, lighting meh. But the food is great. Do not pass this up.

Steamed Clams

Calimari Cabrese

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Fresh Catch Fish Market & Grill

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The name says it all! Vanessa was so helpful in explaining and selecting the fish for our…read moresandwiches. The place is quaint and authentic but worth the one hour drive! Looking forward to coming back especially for the fantastic key lime pie (made in house)!

My husband & I were in today, and Devon recommended the tripple tail. we're visiting from Atlanta,…read moreand have never had this type of fish. It was amazing! thank you for your help with how to cook, and for sharing your blackening seasoning...and that ciabatta bread was amazing! Thank you!

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Key lime pie

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Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood

4.3(1.2k reviews)

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Duval's truly exceeded my expectations! From the moment we arrived, the entire staff, from the…read morehost to our server, made us feel welcome and went above and beyond to provide outstanding service. I ordered the lump crab cake with spiced lemon remoulade. It was packed with fresh crab with very little filler. Delicious! We also tried Duval's award winning shrimp signature Po' Boy served on a baguette with napa cabbage, tomato, and chipotle remoulade. It was outstanding! The clam chowder was rich, creamy and one of the best I've had outside of New England. The restaurant is beautiful, the seafood is off the boat fresh, and the people who work there truly make the experience special. We will definitely be back and highly recommend Duval's to anyone looking for exceptional seafood and genuine hospitality!

Kelly D. reached out via a review platform but when I actually reached out and wrote to her email,…read moreshe never bothered to reply to my experience at all. Recently, I was invited to a company lunch last week with my law firm and I politely declined because of that lack of care. The rub: Jennifer was kind and full of grace while we had issues with our meal. The food was sub par unfortunately and did not taste great. We picked this restaurant for the great reviews and wanted to celebrate our anniversary but Duval's disappointed. The Calamari was not fresh, it was very chewy and every piece was tough as boots. It was difficult to eat as an appetizer. My girls steak was ordered medium rare, looked like it was more medium when cut into. It certainly needed the demi glaze because it was not seasoned at all, flavorless and a very dry filet. I ordered the lobster Mac and cheese. Half a tail and somehow I swallowed a piece of shell that was mixed into the pasta and got lodged in my throat. All in all, disappointed with the food. We continued to eat as it was the only resource we had and wanted to not let it spoil the night. The best thing was our server and the Bonanza cab.

Bread - fresh baked

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Iced tea

Big Water Fish Market

4.4(882 reviews)

3.0 mi

Jennifer was an AMAZING waitress. We eat at Big Water Fish Market every time we are in Siesta Key…read more I always order the grouper Reuben. They actually use sauerkraut. Some places use coleslaw. That would be a Rachel, not a Reuben .

We have been coming to Siesta Key for over 22 years…read more Do you know that feeling when you find a really good restaurant, with great food, excellent service and everyone wants to go back, but you don't want to tell anybody else about it for fear everyone will know and you'll never be able to get back it (especially because there's already a wait for a table each time)? So that's my review about BWFM :)

Love the vibe!

Seafood for 1

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Tuna poke

Owens Fish Camp

4.4(2.8k reviews)

2.7 mi

One of Sarasotas best secret and definitely one you don't wanna miss it's Uniquely different and…read moreyummy!

Love how adorable the setting here is. All the different nooks with different items to look at…read more Very eclectic. DH & I came for dinner on a Friday night. We had about a 30 minute wait for first available table. We sat at the bar & each had a drink. The drinks were good, but nothing special. We were seated outside in a screened in porch. It wasn't bad at first as they had fans on, but then the air outside settled & it became hot. Next time we'll know to eat inside or wait for a cooler night. DH ordered the Blackened Scamp with Smashed Parsley Potatoes and Black Eyed Peas. He was extremely happy with his meal. He said the Scamp was cooked to perfection and seasoning was a compliment to the flavor of the fish. The mashed and peas were delicious too. His plate was clean when he was done. For me, I was happy with my selection of seared Tile fish. I had never heard of Tile fish so I didn't know what to expect. It was wonderful. Flaky and seasoned just right. My sides were the Smashed Parsley Potatoes and Garlicky Green Beans. Both we delicious. We were both happy with everything and we're looking forward to coming back to try other menu items.

Bar scene.

Fried Oyster & Shrimp Basket, yum!

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Blackened grouper with lemon caper butter sauce, old bay fries and garlic bread

Siesta Key Oyster Bar

4.0(1.9k reviews)

2.5 mi

Another staple of our time in siesta key is hitting up the siesta key oyster bar. Ironic cuz I…read moredon't eat oysters I'm simply there for the smash burgers. Skob is always packed. Always. But there's a reason behind this. The owner is on site quite a bit it's nice to see him. While the place certainly has quite a few miles on it mostly because it keeps getting beat up during hurricanes it bounces back. Feel free to bring a dollar and staple a dollar to the ceiling or if you're a copper firefighter bring your patch and they will hang it proudly. When I'm on vacation I like my food very simple. A simple double smashburger and fries 100% does me in. For servers are definitely all smiling another staple and not really an expectation but I'm so glad to see it. My wife got a chicken quesadilla not really adventurous again for the same reason. The beers are cold the servers are beautiful and everything is right with the world when I can sit down at siesta key oyster bar.

It's very busy because it's very popular. The food is okay it isn't AMAZING. Drinks are good. They…read morehave a dog friendly patio but keep in mind if it rains alot of it is outside They also have live music which is great. They do a oyster happy hour too I got a lobster tail for 35$ didn't come with any sides or butter. Our server was awesome. Very attentive.

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Salmon Tacos

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Seafood Tower

Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort

4.1(173 reviews)

3.0 mi

This was out first time visiting Lido Beach. We stayed at the resort where this restaurant is…read morelocated. With the restaurant being on the 8th floor, with large windows, the views of the gulf and bay were amazing. The restaurant is fancy without feeling pretentious. The server was amazing, welcoming and attentive. I had the crab-cakes and shrimp cocktail from the appetizer menu. Both were delicious. I highly recommend Drift, and I look forward to our next meal there.

During our stay at the resort, we decided to have breakfast at the restaurant one morning. We…read morearrived about 45 minutes before closing and still had to wait around 15 minutes for a table for two. Although the restaurant appeared mostly empty, there was only one server covering a large section, so service was understandably slow. It took a while before we were acknowledged and served, but the server was friendly and did let us know she would be with us shortly. For food, I ordered the panini breakfast meal, which was very large--much bigger than expected--and I wasn't able to finish it. We also had a granola yogurt bowl, which was fairly standard and as expected. Overall, the restaurant is beautifully designed, spacious, and offers a great ocean view. However, between the service delays and the food experience, I'm not sure I would return.

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Ridley's Porch

3.9(17 reviews)

2.7 mi

Service is impeccable and the food was delicious. Easy gluten free accommodations. Had the lobster…read moreroll no bun even though there was a GF bun option and they made me gluten free fries. The champagne split was perfect!

Great food refreshing view of the beach great landscape friendly staff great Valet parkingread more

Lobster salad gluten free without the GF bun.

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Champagne

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Gina S.

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We had a great experience at Ahi, a Peruvian restaurant we recently visited. Laura took wonderful care of us and her service was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. The ceviches were incredibly fresh, the food came out super fast, and the portions were generous. Our favorite dishes were the Carretillero/Lomo both are a must-order. The fresh juices are also huge and easily big enough to share. We will definitely be back! read more

Andres Eduardo C.

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2 years ago

Gave it a shot and it was delicious! It was my first Peruvian dining experience and it was soooo good, will definitely be back! Servers are super friendly, had a hard time deciding what to get but my server made it so easy for me I recommend: ceviche, lomo saltado, pisco sour read more

Diego G.

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2 years ago

Ambiance was amazing, with it translating very well on the presentation for the plates The food looks as good as it tastes and this is a must when in Sarasota! read more

Ali G.

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2 years ago

Incredible experience real peruvian cuisine Excellent service and really modern decoration Best food in the whole state read more

Maripi M.

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1 year ago

EXTRAORDINARY the food is tasty, fresh, and is it a real peruvian food. You must try!!

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