37 Best Seafood Restaurants near Downtown

“It is very hard to find Sweet and Sour Chicken that is crispy after delivery. New China Spring has the best sweet and sour chicken, hot and sour soup, Mongolian beef and shrimp fried rice. Delivery never takes longs and the delivery person is always sooo friendly.“

“Fantastic Gulf of America views, great food, super service, great array of frozen drinks! Nice way to eat and spend a leisurely afternoon!!“

“We have been going to Pop's for 8 years. We go in season when it's packed beyond belief. We go in the summer when there are 10 people there. We love to go on Monday night when George and Drea are bartending and Audio Orchid is playing. The food is great. The drinks are great. We have never left Pop's and said "wish we went somewhere else".“

“Came here with a large group on our family vacation, food and service were both outstanding! Will definitely be back!“

“Jeremy the host was very welcoming and explained the difference between the dining room upstairs and the tavern/bar downstairs. This was our first visit and he suggested upstairs. We were sat at a lovely table outside overlooking the water. Our waitress Becky was very attentive professional and pleasant. The food did take longer than expected but overall the quality was very good.“

“Today we enjoyed our first visit with our neighbors at Dockside. The fish & chips, blackened shrimp tacos & seafood lingunie were delicious. What made our first time experience even better was our waitress Chloe ! She was spot on and so pleasant.“

“Ophelia’s is our favorite for a special dinner. Food is excellent, view is beautiful and the service is exceptional. Have never been disappointed. Menu changes daily and the options are top notch. Highly recommend!“

“A real diamond in the rough. While the setting is a tavern, the milieu belies the food quality and service. Excellent menu with the offerings well worth the price. Jim the owner is clearly attentive to all components of the Red Grouper.“

“Difficult NOT to ENJOY yourself at this UPBEAT restaurant. Good Food, Great Service and Fantastic ENtertainment is twice as nice with TAKE TWO!!“

“Joey was very welcoming and encouraging when I brought my 7 year old granddaughter to sing at open mic night. The atmosphere provided a great environment in which she could practice singing in front of other people.“

“Had lunch for my Birthday, food was excellent. Service was professional and friendly. Try the cole slaw, you’ll be happy you did!! I’ll be back again!!“

“Stopped by for a late lunch after cleaning up the insulation and mold damage in my Rotonda West apartment.....food was excellent and the service was excellent.... Coming back again this week and planning on stopping once again“

“Great spot to grab a bite to eat. Has that old Florida charm.“

“We love this place! Great food, service, prices and views!“

“Sam is an outstanding server. Always smiling, efficient & friendly. Loved the clams too! Food, service, atmosphere all excellent!“

“Madi was the server, all smiles and great attitude... Food was great“

“We love all the Tequila resturants ...Blue...Pink...Lime and now the Venice Pineapple Tequila that recently opened. We went to dinner tonight with friends there and had a great meal. We had about a 30 minute wait but well worth the wait time. Our server Yalitzaly was wonderful...she was super friendly and did a phenomenal job taking care and serving us. She was very experienced and accommodating ....I would say she is a super good valuble employee that cares about the resturants customers. Thanks Yalitzaly for making our night enjoyable and the desert was awesome ! Rap & Mary Peavy“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lunch at Chop House 285 = such a vibe ✨ Beautiful atmosphere, amazing wine display (hello girls’ lunch spot 🍷), and they made keto feel easy and delicious. My bunless burger was cooked perfectly, and the salad with those stunning beets? Chef’s kiss 💋 Relaxed, pretty, and just the kind of place you want to linger a little longer.“

“Just had lunch here for the first time after wanting to try this place for 5 yrs. It didn’t disappoint. The ladies I was with had the lobster roll and loved it. I had the grouper tacos and they were sensational. What a fun place to go on a beautiful winter day in Florida‼️“

“Went there Sunday night, with a large party for a birthday. Our waiter was on point. I made a joke as to the screw up on food, seeing I have no filter, not sure if it was taken wrong. However, it was made right, bit it was disappointing that the original steak I ordered was medium rare and the second one arrived well done. Again the service was accommodating, yet by this time everyone else was finishing up with dessert. I will love to go back, and i will. The only downfall was that my entree was a special and not served all the time. Hence the 4 stars on communication and delivery of food. BTW, the bacon and eggs was delicious and will order again.“

“Kathy did a fantastic job as always. The food was superb and the management team with Marcell and Dan are outstanding. Marcell and Dan always make a point of stopping by. I love this place because of the people and the food. Great job. Kathy is awesome. Thanks for all you do. 5 star all the way.“

“Last minute reservations for 6, fit us in it was our first visit but def not the last! Great service, the food was fantastic, I really would give them ten stars if I could! Highly recommend my new fav Italian spot!!“

“Had the steak and lobster and it was delicious! Highly recommend. Great service. Definitely will be back soon and make sure to leave room for dessert.“

“Great experience. Friendly bar crew. Always asking if you need anything Bar food good“

“Such a cool little Fish House! 🐟🌴 The whole place has that perfect laid-back, old Florida Keys vibe , turquoise walls, colorful doors, fish everywhere, and so much character. Nothing fancy or overly polished, which honestly makes it even better. It feels like the kind of hidden local spot you hope to stumble across while on vacation. Casual, quirky, tropical and full of personality! 🌊🐠☀“

“My wife and I went here last Friday evening when we were still in Venice: we had a wonderful meal, excellent service & a fun atmosphere we will definitely be back.“

“Used these guys to have pizzas, salad and garlic knots delivered to PAM rehab hospital for nurses, assistants and therapy staff for taking such great care of my dad! Nick was most helpful taking and helping me with my large order for 40 people. Everything was delivered on time and still quite warm when folks started coming through the line! The lunch was delicious, everybody really appreciated it, and we will be back again! Thank you 😎❤️“

“The two of us returned yesterday evening for a birthday dinner. It’s one of our very favorite restaurants, always great food and attentive friendly service (thanks, Donna!). We will be back soon!“

“Authentic Buffalo Style pizza. Homemade crust and sauce is to die for. Definitely our go to place for pizza from now on. ❤️🍕“

“For those up north looking for great pizza reminiscent of NJ and NJ… look no further. Great pizza and meatballs. Wonderful staff. Can’t say enough good things about this place. And they take reservations.“

“We dined here a few days ago, and WOW, the food was amazing! I had the maple-glazed salmon with sweet potatoes, and it was absolutely delicious. I was equally impressed by our server, Kara. She truly went above and beyond. When I asked if the brownies had nuts, since I do not care for them, she made a point to ask if I had a peanut allergy to make sure I would be safe. It showed a level of care that you rarely see. The owner also stopped by our table to greet us, which was a very nice personal touch. Between the excellent service, the quality of the food, and the owner's presence, this restaurant creates a wonderful dining experience. We will definitely be returning again and again!“

“I just moved here from NJ/NY. My whole life I've been warned the Chinese food and pizza in Florida is trash. Completely untrue as far as Chinese goes. The Wonton soup and boneless ribs are amongst the best ive ever had. Everything else is NY quality, if that is still a compliment.“

“The service you received was outstanding.Thank you Doreen for making us feel like we are family. The food was outstanding. We will be back .“

“The food was amazing. But I made a reservation for 8 at 7pm. Walked in and said told them I had a reservation she came over asked me my name then she answered then phone. After she got off the phone I asked if we could please sit outside and she said “ do you really want to do that I would have to move a table” She then said I have you set up in the back and led me to the back and walked away and said ya great in a smart manor. She was walking around talking to everyone so she must be some kinda lead I wouldn’t even call her a manager but yeah with that interaction me and my 350$ dinner bill will not be back.“

“Villani never disappoints! We had a big group in last night and Lilly our waitress was awesome. Brain and Glen made the best drinks, and all of our food was delicious as always!! Our favorite spot in Wellen Park!!“

“Although it’s a little pricey, the food is well worth it. I would rather pay a few extra dollars and actually really enjoy my meal than save a few bucks for a blah meal. Every time I eat at Artur’s, either dining in or pick-up I’ve gotten food like I would cook at home, and that means a lot! And the staff is very nice and helpful! I recently had the stuffed cabbage and it was delicious.“