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.

This is our favorite restaurant to visit! Food is always amazing! Their gluten free options are so…read moregood!

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.

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!

This is our "GoTo" for a special occasion and for everyday fine experience whether reserved or last…read moreminute. Delicious Food & peaceful elegant ambiance makes it so. from warm entry welcome to fond goodbye. 5/30/26 Matthew, our Server, was charming, appropriately attentive; ensured every dish, each personal desire, was exactly as hoped+++. Enjoyed "Savor Sarasota" outstanding 3-course specialty and it was wonderful. Can't wait until our next visit!

The food was exceptional. We started with the Wedge salad which was crisp and fresh. Our entrees…read morewere equally impressive. The Ocean Scampi was abundant with the freshest shrimp and lobster Ive had at any restaurant locally. The scampi sauce was light and the linguini was a perfect al dente. The Chicken Parmesan was like butter with a sauce that was seasoned just right. Our server Mackenzie was great, very attentive and professional. Overall we had a fantastic evening and are already scheduling our next visit!

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.

Great atmosphere and really good food. I've been here 3 times and haven't been disappointed yet…read more It does get crowded so there may be a wait.

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!

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.

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.

This is a great date-night spot! There is a great view of Lido beach which is stunning around…read moresunset. The service was good and the manager really went above and beyond to ensure I had a memorable experience! Food is also delicious and there is a decent mocktail menu.