39 Best Seafood Restaurants near Lakewood Ranch

“First time in the area and we are so glad we found this location for lunch! Not many people in the restaurant so the service was great. Our waitress Erin suggested the daily special and it was top-notch! She’s lovely! From soups, appetizers, freshly made pasta, and dessert, it was all delightful!Kid-friendliness: Pasta sauces were enjoyable for kids, kids friendly“

“WOW! We went last night while in town for a soccer tournament in Tampa.. Drove out to Sarasota to visit family and my cousin suggested here... and WOW the food was AMAZING! The service was FANTASTIC. The atmosphere was even better. This place is a must while in town!“

“Delicious food and wonderful staff! We had the New England and Connecticut lobster roll, soft shelled crab sandwich, hush puppies, and onion rings. Everything was so delicious . Generous amount of lobster meat unlike other places . I’ve tried a lot of lobster rolls in town and this is the best.“

“First visit, wife ordered broiled grouper, fries, french bread, I ordered fried grouper, garlic mashed potatoes and baked beans.Setting aside personal tastes food was good would order again however would change out the beans as sauce is a little too sweet for my taste.Now Marissa our server was spot on. Good knowledge of menu, great timing of table visits and overall great ambassador for Pinchers!“

“prime rib special was delicious. reservations were at 6:15. it was so loud in the restaurant we couldn't talk to our friends at the table next time, I'm eating outside Then a couple came in with a southeastern guide dog who laid down by my leg I really didn't appreciate this since I am not a dog lover and it is an expensive place to eat.“

“Had an awesome first brunch experience here! The French toast hit the spot — perfectly balanced, not overly sweet, and that syrup was amazing. Plus, the whipped cream? Chef's kiss! We also dug into a steak omelette which was just as tasty. Def coming back for more!“

“Michael's on East (MOE) is one of the best fine dining establishments in Sarasota and has been in business for nearly 40 years. Ive been a customer for nearly 30 of those 40 years and despite its maturity, MOE is still hot, hopping and a crowd pleaser for those who enjoy great food, wines and service. During its nearly four decades, MOE has been wowing patrons with its fine cuisine, decor, and outstanding service. Don't be surprised if you see actors, comedians and musicians who might be performing at the Van Wezel during the winter season, sitting next to you because the concierge at their hotel recommended MOE as one of the desirable restaurants for a sensational meal, wine and service. MOE is rich in Sarasota heritage and is the perfect choice to celebrate a special occasion with that very special guest or guests. It's a delight in every way.“

“It was my first time -there - we were celebrating 2 friends Birth Days - we had an amazing Server - Lady Tracy - she was beyond wonderful. Very caring, always checking - if everything was OK and if we needed something else...She was FABULOUS. Great staff like this is hard to find these days...The food also was wonderful and delicious...So glad we went there, and I will be back for sure....THANK YOU!!!!“

“One of the most delicious and comforting meals I’ve ever had. Everything was made fresh, including the pasta, and the attention to detail, love and care put into the food showed through every bite. The owner was so accommodating even though we called for a last minute reservation and was so welcoming from the second we walked into the door. You can tell this is his life’s passion and he truly wants to share the food from his region of Italy with everyone who walks through the doors. It was a fantastic meal and experience, and we will be back. Without question, the best Italian spot in the area.“

“We tried Tripletail for the first time and it did not disappoint. Our stunning server, Lily, was very attentive and knowledgeable. My husband tried a smoked bourbon and said it was very good, I had a tasty white sangria. We shared the shrimp and crab dip app. Our entrees were delicious. We had the tripletail, and we highly recommend this. I had the crab stuffed shrimp and they were equally as good. We highly recommend visiting Tripletail Seafood in Sarasota.“

“We had the masala dosa and the utthappam. Masala dosa was excellent, not oily and they also ask whether you want it crisp or soft! Thats a first. The uthappam a little spicy and thinner than usual but my partner loved it. Will try other items next time. Also, would love to see more south indian dishes like a mini thali. We dont have many south Indian spots here.“

“We have had the most wonderful experiences at Veronica’s. The food is always delectable, and the service always impeccable. The interior has a gorgeous, art-nouveau/Victorian inspired design, which is a pretty cool place on its own merit to eat delicious seafood in. But the food supersedes even the design—we particularly are fans of the little eyedroppers of special sauce for the oysters (better for microdosing the flavor with, my dear)! Finally, a note about the service—we have been lucky enough to have the wonderful Rebecca as our server multiple times. She remembers our family each year and provides the kindest, most impeccable service…outdoing herself each time. She is the highlight of every visit and we can’t wait to be back next time!“

“This is ALWAYS a favorite! You can’t beat the food, and the service is AMAZING! We had a bit of a wait tonight. However: 1) It was worth the wait. And 2) the staff was very kind during our wait. In fact, they were bringing complimentary hush puppies out for everyone waiting. This place is one of those places in Sarasota that you absolutely cannot miss!“

“Make a reservation, this place is busy. We went later on a Sunday night and still had a to wait.The food was excellent! I got the sesame tuna with baby bok choy and was not disappointed. The tuna "melted" in my mouth and everything is was seasoned to perfection. We took a gamble at a place we've never been and it was worth it.To be fair the place is beautiful inside. I really would like you to know that the inside seating is rather "intimate" with others around you. Our table was unusually close to the tables next to us. I imagine the reason for this is to maximize the amount of people who they can provide service to at the same time. One can't help but overhear conversations at the table next to them, and be sure that they hear yours.“

“Our party of 8 had an amazing time at Summer House. We were made to feel like part of the family. James and Daniel were amazing and truly made the experience one that was unforgettable. We will be back.Love and gratitude from 4 hard working couples from “

“We come in every year while visiting family in FL. We’ve always been happy however this year was exceptional! From all the food to our server Cecelia we could not have been more satisfied. Thank you for another enjoyable experience for our yearly visit!“

“First time here.. crab cakes are amazing! Perfectly cooked slightly crispy outside and tender and butter inside. The lobster roll was one of the best I've ever had! Will definitely be back here. I can't believe I've passed this place up so many times!“

“A perfect night for the taste of UTC restaurant specials at CG. We sat on the front porch with a cool breeze accompanied by great service, friends and food!!! The Tomahawk lamb chop was spectacular. Great wine choices and drinks too. One of our favorite spots for sure.“

“WOW! We went last night while in town for a soccer tournament in Tampa.. Drove out to Sarasota to visit family and my cousin suggested here... and WOW the food was AMAZING! The service was FANTASTIC. The atmosphere was even better. This place is a must while in town!“

“Great Food! Great Prices! Will Always Support Local!!We were Thanked for Stopping By!! Let's just say when you are licking your fingers and making toast to get all the Juice and Butter!! Yum!! We had the Lobster Tail and 2 sides!! Definitely Going Back!!“

“How does this place only have a 4.1 out of 5 rating, 4.8 MINIMUM!!! We come here three to four times a year every time we come on vacation in Sarasota and I’ve never had more of a consistently perfect meal anywhere. Prime rib is literally perfection. Professional waitstaff and excellent bartenders. Manager has always right before your meal has finished stopped at the table to make sure you’re happy. A+“

“Possibly our favorite Sarasota restaurant. Excellent food, good service, and a wine list that is not only serviceable but significantly under-priced. We go to Antoine’s 3 times a year or so, and every time we say that we should go more often. First visit was in 2015 or so.“

“Amazing food! We had an awesome server who we asked to choose a few options for my boyfriend and I to share and she obliged...the first time that we have ever asked someone to choose for us and they actually accepted with confidence. Their choices did not disappoint. We will be back again.“

“The atmosphere is vibrant and chic, perfect for a night out. The food is a culinary masterpiece, with every dish bursting with flavor and artfully presented. Service is top-notch, attentive without being intrusive. Definitely the go-to spot in Sarasota for an unforgettable dining experience. Can't wait to go back!“

“I recommend this restaurant especially since I was just visiting Florida for a couple of days! The crab that I had tasted delicious as well as the corn they had seasoned as well. I’d 100% recommend this place to anyone who is interested in a southern style seafood place!“

“We had the most delicious meal at Kacey’s over Memorial weekend! I had crab cakes with two sides and they were so yummy. My husband had the coconut shrimp, and son got the grouper prepared in a maple glaze and he said it was DE-Lish. Two of us started with the Lobster bisque, a must if you go there. The other got the ahi tuna which was a great portion. Full bar and really good iced tea, too“

“Portions are HUGE and FRESH! The server was very friendly, and we started with a fresh squeezed lemonade, and some house made chicha morada. Yum! I ordered a half salad (which came on an entree plate), my sister had a half soup (at least 12 oz) both were fresh, and flavorful. She had the ceviche mixto and I had the pescado lo macho. We should have ordered only one entree, but both were outstanding. The ceviche was firm and mild ( fish, shrimp, bay scallops, crab ....) dressed with a lovely lime and spice leches. My fried fish was covered in a seafood-packed sauce, that would make an amazing bisque! The bill was a bit high for a lunch, fine for dinner, and considering we'll get another meal out of it, still a bargain! Recommend!“

“The food was great for the most part! Calamari, lobster, and shrimp were delicious. Crab cakes were good but definitely not 'jumbo', more like bite size. Green beans and Mahi were not the best. Servers were very busy and had multiple tables, so we didn't see our server much. But then again, all tables were full, and it was during peak season. Pretty loud inside but might be quieter during the off season.“

“It was my girlfriend 31st birthday, the night started a little sour as we had to wait over 10 mins after being seated for a waiter to greet us though they were not busy. They did apologize for the mix up and after that the night was great, from the food to the service to the atmosphere. She enjoyed her birthday and for that, thank you.“

“Sardinia deserves a 4.75 and maybe higher. Food is delicious and service exceptional too. A bit loud due to the room size and table placements, but that's required to run a business in SRQ. The Sardinian Bread is exceptional. All pastas are homemade...and wonderful as well. We had a delicious dinner and look forward to returning.“

“We sat outside and it was perfect. The service was just right and the food was amazing. We had scallops, clam strips, and grouper almondine.Update: my daughter caught a flight from NKY just to have the scallops for her birthday. We just love AMOB.“

“5 starts BUT READ!To be honest the food is amazing, fresh and you can tell it is made with love, BUT portions are not like in the pictures, they serve pretty small portions for mexican food and special for this kind of places, we had to come back and buy some tacos in another little places, they came with a lot of protein and they were just 1$ each, in Mexi-Peru they were 3$ each with just a little bit of carne asada on it. Too bad I didn't take pictures because initially I wasn't planning to leave a review, but after being still hungry and having to come back for more food I think this review could be useful, don't get me wrong excellent taste but portions - price not at all!To be honest, the food is delicious! It is fresh and you can see that they cook with love, BUT the portions for Mexican food and this type of place that is like a fair, were very small, they are not like the photos! After eating we were hungry and had to go back to buy $1 tacos at another stall that were also delicious. It is not a negative comment and it is too bad that I did not take a photo, because initially I did not plan to leave any comment, but after having to buy at another stall, and cheaper with more food to be satisfied, I think that this comment would be useful for both The owner and the customers, the food is seriously good but the prices for what they serve are not!“

“I made reservations at the much further away Flavio’s on Siesta Key for a table of 11, such a silly mistake, I suggest you don’t do that-it’s stressful! Anyway, the staff at Flavios on Main quickly set us up and welcomed us. The service and food was impeccable! I was so impressed with how well they took care of us all. A huge thank you to the staff at Flavios on Main for the quick pivot. Menu was great, everyone was more than satisfied. They’re the best! ❤️“

“I would pick every recommendation possible for this restaurant. Excellent server and staff. Out of bounds drinks. Great food! Relaxing atmosphere!! What more can you ask for?? Really?? What more? Love this restaurant and will recommend to everyone know.“

“We came to this location for the first time! When walking in it seemed very unorganized, but once we were seated we were hopeful. We sat in RJ’s section- what a friendly super welcoming waiter. He made us feel very welcome even made us laugh a few times. He continued to check on us and was exceptional at his job. We will definitely be back and ask for his section next time. We ordered the chef special boil with medium heat, omg everything was so delish. Muah“

“This was a delicious stop! The fish shrimp combo was perfectly cooked. You can choose to grill or fry the fish or shrimp and I asked for extra crispy fries. My husband had a grilled shrimp bowl which was a ton of food but delicious. Service was quick and friendly. Don't hesitate to stop here for fresh seafood!Dietary restrictions: Grilled seafood option and side salad and steamed vegetables are available.“

“We had Hickory Hollow cater our wedding and to say everything was perfect would be an absolute understatement! From the amazing food to the super helpful staff. And I can’t emphasize enough how amazing Angella was throughout the entire process!!! Also a special thank you to Jarrett and Lisa! Everyone went above and beyond for us every second of the night. We couldn’t have asked for a better caterer for our wedding and we highly recommend Hickory Hollow to everyone! If you haven’t had their food yet you’re missing out! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!“

“I'm so fussy when it comes to seafood but OMG ? he was so pleasant good music ? good service he wasn't upset with me asking so much questions lol but I'm definitely going back trust me and I'm finna bring all my friends I'm sorry I don't have no pics to show the food smelled so good we started eating in the car ?“

“Very impressed and Very full! Great portions for great prices! My hubby said he felt like he was in Louisiana half way through our meal. Definitely worth the drive from Longboat Key where we are staying. Note: cannot eat inside-- takeout only type of place“