Found this place because of my Yelp community! It is a little hole in the wall, dive (which are…read moreoften the best places!) just a couple of blocks from Siesta Key Beach. It would be completely a miss on your map. We waited for a long time for a table, well past what we were quoted. There's not a lot of tables inside and a couple of bar seats. It is very small, we almost left, and the host said he would bring us food if we wanted to go next door and grab a drink. But it was well worth the wait. The host as well as our server were so friendly, so laid-back definitely beach vibes. They talked to us about how the owner was originally from upper Northeast came down and opened up the shop and they all were friends and worked together. You felt a great sense of a family to the staff. He recommended the grouper Reuben, which, maybe to some of you sounds kind of gross, but it was literally the best fish sandwich. I think I've ever had in my life. And i grew up on and still eat a lot of seafood. It was melted cheese. The fish was fresh. It was packed with fish, just enough sauerkraut and thousand Island to give it just a hint of Reuben. The fish remained the star and the bread was incredible too! The environment as you can see from my pictures it's just what you would expect a surf shack type of place to be and you literally could walk from the beach although we did drive after being at the beach all day. Highly highly recommend 10/10! Seek this place out if you're ever in Sarasota in Siesta Key Beach, it is the best and so fresh you won't regret it.

Not a ton of good food options around this area but this place is a gem. Small little fish market…read morewith a restaurant that probably seats no more than 20? A few community tables so make sure you don't mind that. Service is a little gruff but that fits the vibe of this local fish market. We got the clam chowder, the peel and eat shrimp, and split a grouper sandwich, and a few beers. The clam chowder was tasty. Good meaty and creamy flavor. Comes out piping hot. The peel and eat shrimp was fantastic. Whatever sauce they use on it, a cajun, buttery, garlicky sauce was just amazing. Definitely worth getting if you like that kind of thing. The grouper sandwich was good. It needed a little bit of salt but I can see why this is a specialty here. Tender meat, good sauce. Definitely a top seafood spot if you're looking for something less tourist-y.

Ultimate local dive bar in Sarasota. Staff are so kind and food is incredible- steamed right in…read morefront of you. I had the oysters from Louisiana and the special shrimp Poboy. Great spot for some quality seafood

Are you a fan of beer? How about seafood? THIS PLACE IS A MUST TRY! I am in love with their food…read more My husband and his mom got the hot dog and loved it. We ordered crab legs, oysters, cheese bread and shrimp. Everything was cooked to perfection and 5 stars. I love how nice the servers are at Monk's Steamer Bar. Inside is great as there's lots to look at and plenty of TVs. The bar area is cool especially since you can see them steam everything. There's indoor and outdoor seating. This place is a must when you are in Sarasota, FL. I highly recommend coming here because they have great food!

We had THE BEST TIME!! The service was amazing, our waitress Adriana was funny and helpful…read moreexplaining the plates. We had the hog tacos and the sushi nachos. The best nachos, our whole table tried them and loved them. Would definitely come back. Also bathroom were clean. Great vibes with live music.

The food and service was terrific!…read more We chose to eat outside today and there was a lone fly we swatted at. The super attentive owner placed this small device which prevented this lone fly from spoiling our late lunch. What a great beach seafood spot!

May 5, 2026 - USCG Aux Flotilla meeting. 30 plus people…read more We decided to have a family and guest social and The Maine Line was invited to supply the meal to our members, guests, and family. Obviously reviewed here on Yelp and Google (I will cross post this review on both) this looked like it was going to be tasty and enjoyable "MAINE COURSE!!!" It was! I have no idea who many actual lobsters or tacos and sandwich or desserts we took down but it looks like most of the 30 plus at the meeting were eating and enjoying themselves. I got the signature Maine Lobster (Lobstah) Roll, with/cole slaw & bag of (of course) Cape Cod chips. The buttery bread/roll and the lobster were stunning!!!!! Not little lobster bisque scraps of lobster!!! This was tail and claw hunks o' meat!!! REALLY nice. Also I got the New England Clam Chowder (Chowdah) to make sure I tried their main items (and keep it under 6,000 calories for the meal!!!!) This was a GREAT chowder and so very authentic as you would expect! with "chunks of clam" and nice potato content, not a starchy potato mash soup. GREAT job. I am getting a big 16 OZ bowl next time! Finally (and I will admit here since I don't think any of the flotilla folks will see it) since I am the Commander of the base and host for this event, the owner threw in an authentic Steve's Snacks Bakery, Skowhegan ME cold and creamy Maine Whoopie Pie for dessert. (as if my uniform was not already bulging to capacity! WOW! Had not had a whoopie pie for DECADES!!!! This thing is a monster and meal all by itself, But great every bit!!! THANK YOU The Maine Line you really made out guests and members happy and we were so pleased you came out!!! We received many requests to make this an annual event or possibly a few times a year.

Definitely the best lobster roll in the area. Just sweet, succulent, lobster meat, and fresh! I…read morethink I've tried six restaurants, calling ahead of time to find out their portion size, they all claim"8 oz"! Then I get the sandwich. Disappointment. I've brought most of them home and weighed the meat. They usually give you about 3 1/2 ounces or so. These guys don't mess around!

The seafood is so fresh, service is friendly and the staff always have a suggestion if you need…read morehelp deciding on a meal.

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 ordered some steamed crabs on Fourth of July weekend. When we arrived the place was packed and…read moreat the time the steamer wasn't working properly. The result were crabs that were under steamed. We called the store, and we couldn't have dealt with nicer people. Not only did they apologize, but went above and beyond to make it right for us! Everyone has a bad day every now and then, and you never know what people are going through. It always pays to be kind and courteous, and that's what you will get back more times than not in return. Definitely recommend and will buy from this store again!

I come in here all the time! Great addition to gulf gate. The owners are extremely knowledgeable…read moreand passionate about what they do. The fish is dependable and wonderful

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!

This place is a must-try in Sarasota / Siesta Key! Family-owned and operated, this had some of the…read morefreshest seafood we've had on our trip. And they have Ruby Reds! The waiter was extremely helpful and attentive and the interior of the restaurant was very harbor and fish market vibes. Again, you would never know looking from the exterior as the restaurant is nestled within a shopping center. Also, the best Key Lime pie in Florida!

We were so happy there were seats at the bar for a drink before our reservation for dinner. It was…read moreeven better that it was still happy hour. I had the Pinot Noir and it was a nice pour. Our table was nice and our server was friendly. The menu was varied, but of course triple tail was their specialty. We started out with warm crunchy rolls with butter and cinnamon butter. It was so good!!!! I got a Caesar salad which was fairly large and was really good. My entree was shrimp stuffed with crab, served over rice and a side of beans and carrots. The food arrived after we got to enjoy our salads, which I love. My entree arrived nice and hot. The shrimp and crab were delicious and I enjoyed the rice and vegetables. Service was good and prices were comparable to other restaurants of this type. I would definitely return.

Atmosphere - When we pulled into the parking lot of a strip mall, my expectations lessened quickly…read more I expected a very generic, sterile atmosphere. Thankfully, I was very pleased to find the opposite. The restaurant is very welcoming and comfortable. There are nice design touches throughout. Service - here is where I am a bit conflicted. We were a party of 4 who arrived 30 prior to our reservation with the goal of having a cocktail first at the bar. Fortunately there were seats available and we very much enjoyed our drinks and service at the bar. In fact, our bartender was very welcoming and she is a very good mixologist. On the other hand, our server for dinner started out on a positive note. However, once our order was taken and food delivered, he never stopped by until we had finished our meals. This is a very big negative for me when I am dining at an upscale restaurant. Food - There were at least 8 entrees that looked appealing to me. In the end, I ordered the Crab Stuffed Tripletail entree. This meal was as good as advertised! It was cooked to perfection and sauce was delicious. The entree included a salad and I chose the spinach salad and it too was very. Overall - while I could make a case for a 4 star rating (due to the disappointing experience with our server), in the end the many positives far outweighed the one negative.