Aji Ceviche Bar

Dry Dock is one of the most popular restaurants on the island for a reason. Located on Sarasota…read morebay, the restaurant is upscale casual with excellent food and views. The only negative can be parking when it's busy. We ate on the upper level- service was very nice and the food was excellent- my crab cake dinner was all crab- 2 four oz cakes with potatoes and vegetables. Others chose scallops and shrimp. Dry Dock remains one if not the best restaurant on the key

Great location and views. Arrived for our reservation and…read morereceived a pager - to wait for our table. Drunk,man eating his dinner at the bar - was a deterrent to ordering a drink there Really average food: grouper poppers were way over breaded. Salads came - lettuce a cherry tomato and a slice of cucumber with a plastic cup of your dressing. The red snapper was overcooked Just boring food. Served was excellent. Very good service. Disappointed - not-

Upper floor

Tuscan Cream Pasta w/ Blackened Snapper

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Pomegranate martinis

Walt's Fish Market & Restaurant South

4.2(1.7k reviews)

0.1 mi

Walt's Fish Market Restaurant & Tiki Bar Atmosphere and…read moreService: We stopped by Walt's after a day at Siesta Key Beach and decided to sit outside at the tiki bar. The outdoor Tiki area wrapped around the building and had a fun, relaxed vibe that made a great first impression. Our waitress, Rhonda, was excellent. She was friendly, answered all our questions, and knew the menu inside and out. What We Ordered: * Clam Chowder * Lobster Bisque * Maine Lobster Dinner with Corn on the cob and Coleslaw * Phil's Steamer Pot with half Lobster, Corn on the cob, Potatoes, Andouille Sausage, Clams, and Mussels Food Highlights: The soups came out first, and both were excellent. The Clam Chowder was topped with Bacon and Chives. It was the best we've had since moving to Florida--rich, flavorful, and satisfying. The Lobster Bisque was Creamy and equally delicious, with great flavor and tasty pieces of Bread mixed in. Our entrées arrived quickly, and we loved both dishes. The Lobster was cooked perfectly in both meals, and everything in Phil's Steamer Pot was hot, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. My wife, who is from Maine, said it was the best Lobster she has had in this area. Even the sides--the Corn on the cob and Coleslaw--were very good, and the Beer was served ice cold. One more thing each table featured a fish dip and crackers--an extra touch we really enjoyed. Fish Market and Final Verdict: Before leaving, we stepped inside to look at the Fish Market and were impressed by how fresh everything looked. The selection was large and added even more to the overall experience. This place was a pleasant surprise and delivered across the board with great Service, Food, Drinks, and Atmosphere. It easily ranks among my top 10 places to visit in the Sarasota area, and I can't wait to go back. For me, Walt's Fish Market earns 5 out of 5 stars. Gulf Coast Terry

All the locals talked about this place but it was truly meh. Nothing to note about the alcoholic…read moredrinks. Lobster bites 6/10: Average.. crispy but nothing to write home about. Lobster Bisque 6/10: Presentation was sloppy. Not tasty Fish dip 7/10: I did like this fish dip! It wasn't too salty or anything. Could eat this all day

Inside

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

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Ghost pineapple margarita

Speaks Clam Bar - St. Armands Circle

4.5(876 reviews)

3.5 mi

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.

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.

Steamed Clams

Calimari Cabrese

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Lobster Pot

Fresh Catch Fish Market & Grill

4.6(560 reviews)

3.0 mi

Lovely Mom&Pop Non-Chain Seafood restaurant. Best Crab Cake I've ever had! "All Crab No Cake" It's…read morea tiny building, but a fantastic restaurant. A tier above the rest Vanessa did a superb job, brought our dog iced water without us even asking. Will be back for more and will tell friends!

Small restaurant but clean and comfortable the food was great and the service was perfect. I…read morelove this place but I was only there once but will come back. It is not close by so it is a trip for me but the fish was sooo fresh .

Kitchen & bar

Key lime pie

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Very relaxing

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood

4.3(1.2k reviews)

3.1 mi

It was voted best seafood in Sarasota and it lives up to the title. The crab cakes were the best…read morewith minimal filling and all fresh crab. It's my favorite place in Sarasota for dinner. Or lunch. Anthony ( bartender) makes amazing cocktails and knows which wine to pair with your meal. It's definitely a place to go and then go again!

Wonderful atmosphere, delicious food, and very friendly Anatoly Everything was fresh and…read morebeautifully presented. We truly enjoyed our experience and will definitely be coming back.

Bread - fresh baked

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Iced tea

Big Water Fish Market

4.4(869 reviews)

3.0 mi

The most insane meal ever. If you are in siesta key, run to here…read more Food amazing. Service amazing. The seafood was the freshest I've ever had.

Super food and service at this great little joint! We had a grouper Reuben- tops! Scallops-nicely…read moreseasoned and grilled. Very attentive wait staff. Small indoor space but comfortable. We sat outside facing their parking lot but we didn't mind. We'll return! Highly recommend.

Love the vibe!

Seafood for 1

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Tuna poke

Owens Fish Camp

4.4(2.8k reviews)

2.7 mi

Great meal at Owen's, there fish dinners never disappoint! Great atmosphere & great food!read more

Claudia C on porch excellent server. This entire experience deserves all the 5 star reviews and…read morehappy to add mine. So many antiques! We had fresh catch snapper and scamp. Yes. But honestly the cheesy grits, green bears, black eyed Susans, and parsley potato sides...so real and good. Cool cool cool Sarasota. Hope they find my white cardigan cotton button up. Called and left a message. But no matter. GO! PS They let me know they found my new cardigan. I returned to get it and had a nice drink at the bar and incredible snails over cheesy grits. This restaurant is very cool in all the ways that matter. Atmosphere. Service. Great food and drinks. And a sense of humor on the menu!

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(1.8k 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.

If you could only hit one restaurant in all of Florida, you would HAVE TO go to this one. The hype…read moreover this place is real. Plus who doesn't like cheaper raw oysters from 3-6PM EVERYDAY??! Servers were friendly and efficient. I like how you can nail a written on dollar bill on the wall. It's a cute, interactive idea. Raw oysters 10/10: Juicy, flavorful. Fresh. Everything oysters should be. I could've easily slammed 2 dozen by myself. Po Boy Oyster 10/10: This was fried the best considering we went to other restaurants and ordered the same dish. We'd be happy to have this meal again. Seafood quesadilla 8/10: Can't go wrong with this! I have a small appetite but still almost ate the whole thing.

Dollars hung on walls and ceiling

Salmon Tacos

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Key lime pie

Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort

4.1(167 reviews)

3.0 mi

We chose this wonderful establishment for my birthday dinner, and it did not disappoint! The…read morelocation is absolutely beautiful, offering the perfect setting to enjoy a delicious meal while listening to soothing music and taking in one of the breathtaking sunsets that Southwest Florida is known for. We sampled several dishes from both the regular menu and the dinner specials, and everything was excellent. A special thank you to Susana, our waitress, who was attentive, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about my son's gluten allergy. Her attention to detail gave us peace of mind and made our dining experience even more enjoyable. From the amazing food and atmosphere to the outstanding service, everything exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be back!

Birthday dinner for my niece from Chicago. Absolutely amazing experience. Mussels to start…read moredelicious Pork chops, short ribs all fabulous. Shout out to Joel for excellent service Top of the night was espresso martinis for the birthday celebration courtesy of restaurant

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2nd step to Drift Bar & Kitchen - Enter Hotel

Ridley's Porch

3.9(16 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!

Our family recently stayed at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota during an incredibly difficult moment in…read moreour lives. My husband was recently diagnosed with ALS, so we decided to take our 8 year-old daughter on a trip to Florida while he's still able to enjoy it. What we experienced while staying at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, went far above and beyond exceptional service. Caitlin, one of the managers, learned the context of why this trip mattered to our family and quietly orchestrated an entire day at the private beach club that we will never forget. Without any prompting or expectation, she arranged thoughtful touches throughout the day (a beautiful beach setup, a sunset dinner, gifts for our daughter and for us, and attentive, personal service from start to finish). They even let my daughter use a Polaroid camera to take pictures throughout the day. Caitlin and her team showed genuine empathy for the situation. They truly gave us a moment of peace, joy, and normalcy when we needed it most. At the end of the day, they surprised us by assembling the Polaroids into a memory book with hand written quotes for our daughter to remember. Because of Caitlin and the incredible team she leads, our daughter made core memories with her dad she will always carry, and our family had a day that reminded us of kindness and goodness in the world. We are profoundly grateful and will never forget the compassion shown to us here. You all made a huge impact. Thank you, Caitlin and team!