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    Brine Seafood and Raw Bar

    4.3 (292 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    BRINE SEAFOOD AND RAW BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
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    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    Tiffany C.

    I first learned of Brine when I was in search of a restaurant for my parents to celebrate their birthdays at a year ago. Being in a different state, I reached out to Brine to coordinate a reservation and purchase a gift card to ensure they were taken care of. They were extremely helpful with making sure it all went smoothly, which made me eager to try the restaurant for myself when I visited this year. Within minutes of stepping through their doors and taking a seat, I knew Brine was going to become one of my new favorites. The staff are all super attentive and really take the time to get to know their guests. It was so nice to hear wait staff greeting their regulars by name, celebrating birthdays with them and talking about important milestones as if they were part of their family. The food completely blew me out of the water - the ingredients fresh and packed with flavor. My family's favorite appetizer is the Brooklyn Style Wings - maybe because we are from Brooklyn, but the wings are addicting with the flavors of sausage, peppers, and a vinegary sauce. The burger was the most surprising of them all, with big flavor and smokiness infused into every bite of meat. Oysters were clean, fish was fresh, and the homemade chips had the perfect crunch. I'm so glad I discovered Brine, but now am so disappointed that I don't live in Sarasota full time to be able to dine here more often. This was definitely one of the best meals of my visit, and I will continuously recommend to everyone!

    Christina P.

    We stumbled upon this place at random and I'm so happy we did. Kyle at the bar is incredible. He was personable, friendly and extremely talented in his cocktail skills. I ordered his Capresetini Tini and no exaggeration- it was the best drink I've ever had. Kudos to Kyle and the rest of the bar staff for an incredible evening. The service was 10/10, as were the the drinks and oysters.

    Shelley R.

    This is a beautiful restaurant! I really loved that everything was so elegant!Our server Kristen was gracious and accommodating-she took good care of us! We had the lobster roll and it was just perfect! So good! I'm still thinking about it! I also ordered a side of focaccia bread-it was honestly the best focaccia bread I have ever had! I am excited to go back again!

    Steak and eggs
    Faith M.

    Kyle was amazing, offering insight and suggestions on menu items. My partner ordered the steak and eggs. The filet mignon was too small but very flavorful. Scrambled eggs were prepared properly and potatoes were good even though he does not like peppers. My crab Benedict was very good and I enjoyed the potato side. Mimosa flight was just okay, lacking flavor. Could not easily tell which flavor was which but at least it was not all juice and little champagne. We had been wanting to try it and glad we did.

    Insanely delicious octopus
    Bryan L.

    New Year's Eve, table for 4. Busy place and a big night but they pulled it off well. Two dining rooms with a bar between them. Second visit. I prefer the more formal setting on the left of the bar. Started with some apps.. Octopus was amazing, chargrilled yet so delicate. Good size portion for sharing. Calamari came in a unique sauce (no dipping) that made for a pungent delicious treat. Steak tartar was nicely presented, good flavors. The snapper was the star of the mains that we ordered. I also was impressed with the pork chop with Gouda grits. The lobster tail had mixed reviews The lobster was delicious and served so you didn't have to work to eat it. Comes on bed of risotto that was nearly inedible, felt like it was two batches blended together with half the rice overcooked and mushy blended with undercooked extremely al dente rice. Italian wife was not pleased. Also the server made a big deal over the flavor of the butter for the lobster but both guests that had it thought it just tasted like normal butter. Luckily the Lobster itself was so good. Drinks were excellent. Especially the Cornbread and Coffee old fashioned. This place has an enormous list of bourbon/whiskey available. The local microbrews on tap also impressive. Service was friendly, knowledgeable and did his best on a busy night. Prices, while not cheap, are reasonable for the quality.

    What's left.... LOL. We were busy eating.
    Greg T.

    Excellent! We literally loved the place the minute we walked in the door. Lovely spot with a great vibe. Friendly staff and great service. We had oysters, the mushroom tart, Arugula salad - both were fantastic. And the best crab cake I've ever eaten - including B'more's finest. Good key lime pie and our drinks were great. Priced right. Go. Enjoy. We'll be back.

    2 of everything: oysters, scallops and clams!
    Raena J.

    Food, raw oysters,raw scallops and raw clams excellent! Ribeye, fish tacos and crab cakes excellent!! Service, Kyle H., amazing!!! Ambiance great!! We drove front from North Port and it was worth every single dollar we spent!!! We've been to many steak houses and oyster places this, by far is the best!! Thank you Kyle H. For making our experience the best with your knowledge and friendliness!! We appreciate you in every way!! We Will Be Back To See You!!

    Blackberry mojito.. delish!

    Service! Outstanding! Eddie was great. Food- oh my lord. I haven't had a good crabcake out in I don't know how long. It's Maryland style and being from up north there isn't any other way to have a crab cake. Food is great. 10 Highly recommended!

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    Cory S.

    Whiskey Glass III. Brine is the best in Sarasota! Great food, great staff and of course a really good bourbon list.

    Octopus
    Josh W.

    Stopped here on a whim. Really wanted oysters. They had a large selection of them to choose from. Forgot to take photos. The service was ok. Our server might have been having a bad day because he was super short with us and didn't say much. Basically we ordered and he would walk away instantly. A bit off putting but everyone had their days. The food came out at a good pace and everything tasted fine. Nothing blew me out of the water. It was pretty dead when we arrived and stayed that way throughout the rest of our time there. They have options to sit outside and inside. Pricing a bit high for the food and service we received.

    Seviche
    Nikki M.

    Absolutely fabulous place. By fabulous i mean : service is 10. Food is 10. Ambience - well you create your own vibe. It wasn't very happening but i want looking for a party or super social place. Food was great. My beef tartar came with a quail egg, which was amazing. The beef tartare stupid fresh. It's exactly what it's supposed to be just the way I like it very plain with some toasted pita bread on the side fantastic. I will come back for this every day. Moving onto next, the wings was great. I ordered the sauce on the side and I'm not a fan but I just like my wings dry up this way and put whatever toppings I like on it so whatever came with it was on the side. I did not like it, but That doesn't mean it's not good. Also, the burger was absolutely amazing. Maid the perfection medium slightly pink, super fresh served with red pickled onions I would say and just fabulous. Mashed potatoes were good I was sold as my partner had them Ceviche was amazing, but very Annie and I like the cilantro flavor so absolutely lovely So guys if you were in the area and you just looking for a really good meal and you're not looking for a party vibe step into this restaurant and you will definitely not regret it in my humble opinion

    Amazing meal! We had a group of twelve and every dish was perfection. The staff was friendly and attentive. We even had a reservation mix up, which they quickly resolved on a busy nice. I highly recommend!

    Fried chicken, greens and cornbread
    Dorothy P.

    Brine is such an amazing local gem in Gulf Gate! The food is always fresh, and consistent, and the service is truly top tier. One of the things I love most is seeing the same friendly faces each time I visit--it gives the restaurant such a warm, welcoming feel. Cynd'll at the front door greets every guest like an old friend, which immediately sets the tone for a great experience. The bar staff is just as dependable--always on point, mixing consistently delicious drinks and making you feel right at home. I've been here several times and always enjoyed myself, but today really stood out. My server, Justin, went above and beyond. I was in a bit of a rush, and he managed to keep everything running smoothly without ever making me feel rushed. Drinks were timed perfectly, my to-go order was ready when I needed it, and my food came out hot, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. His attentiveness was above average, and his friendly personality made the whole experience even better. I highly recommend asking for him! Brine continues to impress with its food, its people, and its atmosphere. If you haven't tried it yet, do yourself a favor and stop in--you'll see why it's one of the best spots in Gulf Gate. I'll definitely be back!

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    Amazing food - oysters to die for and the bartender's are so very nice! Love this place!

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    3 months ago

    Great seafood was the best seafood I had while on siesta key and not too far away. Service 5 stars all the way around. Will be back

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    4 months ago

    Very nice place, very good selection high quality seafood. The staff was very attentive but not intrusive. Place is beautifully decorated.

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    6 months ago

    first time at Brine and loved it! incredible crab cakes...best I have ever had. Also had the crab bisque which was delicious.

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    Service attentive and friendly. Noisy inside but quieter on patio. Oysters are the star here and worth returning for

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    The best oysters and crab cakes in the area! Will definitely be going back sometime soon

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