50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Sarasota

“One of my favorite places to eat in Sarasota. Their crab cakes are some of the best I have ever had, and they always have a great oyster menu.“

“Delicious and fresh seafood! Love this place! Brothers Jose and Juan are great team and always make you fell welcome.“

“I love this place for its elegance and great food. This is an upscale, casual eatery where the chefs are talented and the staff is not overbearing. Sometimes there’s a wait but it’s worth it. There’s a large bar area and the dining room oozes elegance. These guys know how to treat customers and are not confused as to what they’re doing—great meal, great atmosphere, talented chefs and professional staff. Can’t beat it.“

“Tasty food, great location, bonus for Calusa beef.“

“Great Italuan waitress. Best salmon!!!“

“Another amazing dinner at our favorite fish spot! The food was so good I didn’t even realize I ate part of my temporary crown along with it. 🤣 Truly unmatched—can’t wait to go back! Thank you Adriana! Your service was impeccable! ❤️KK&RP“

“Absolutely delicious food! Very pleasant and efficient wait staff. We used the Savor Sarasota menu, and it was impressive with options of sauces and choices. Wonderful experience. We ate in the comfort controlled temperature, outdoor covered patio. Very pleasant, and lovely, even on a very hot day.“

“Great people and great service stopped in last night looking for some fresh sea food to bring home to Tennessee I got gulf shrimp salmon and mahi. Very friendly and professional they even iced down my cooler which was nice! I’ll definitely be back to this must see stop!“

“Incredible food, drinks and service at Veronica's Fish and Oyster Bar last night for our Anniversary 💍🍾🥂 Highly recommend! We shared the octopus appetizer. My hubby had the skirt steak. I had the whole branzino (not pictured BC the photo was too blurry) it came with the Greek salad. We shared the wild mushrooms and the roasted Brussel sprouts. They also have a fabulous selfie mirror in the ladies room 😍 Our waitress Alexandra was amazing and even brought us a free dessert to celebrate 🥳“

“We’ve been to Juicy Seafood a few times now and it’s officially one of our go-to spots. Every single visit has been consistently amazing — and that says a lot. The food is always fresh, hot, and packed with flavor. The seafood boils are absolutely 🔥… perfectly seasoned, generous portions, and messy in the best possible way. But what really keeps us coming back is the service. Friendly, attentive, and fast every time we’ve gone in. It’s rare to find a place where both the food and the service are this consistently good. If you love seafood and haven’t been yet… you’re missing out. Safe to say we’ll be regulars for a long time. 👏🦐🦀“

“Snow crab and hushpuppies are stupid fire 🔥🔥“

“The seafood sampler was delicious- the scallops melt in your mouth like butter. The ocean scampi was good, but the garlic was a bit overpowering. Pleasant staff and comfortable outdoor seating… it was nice for a higher end meal.“

“My cousin and I were there for lunch today and had the 10 star lobster bisque along with the excellent fish and chips Anthony provided excellent service with a smile and listened to our suggestion for New England clam chowder. Highly recommend!“

“What a pleasant surprise! I had dinner at Antoine‘s last night and I’m still talking about what a fabulous dinner it was. The food was superb, and the atmosphere was quaint and inviting. Olivier and the staff were on top of service. I will definitely be back!“

“We were able to get seats at the bar. We enjoyed ourselves. The bartender Jen was great. It was busy and she was on her toes as she was the only bartender but made sure everyone was taken care of. The expeditor was impressive. His name was Brody. It was great to see a young man being so attentive to what he was doing and making sure that the staff knew what was going on. Our food was delicious.“

“Tried out Owns today for the first time . Was Pleasantly Surprised! Nice atmosphere with a good crowd, Really Enjoyed Ourselves. Morgan was Great with explaining the menu and describing the sides. Definitely Going Back.“

“We had our anniversary dinner here and it was amazing! Great food, great servers, Bob the manager and William our server were helpfull and very professional! Very much recommended!“

“can't have enough superlatives for this local fish themed restaurant. as well as fish and seafood, there are some carnivore options as well. portions and pricing attractively appointed too. give it a try. you won't b disappointed.“

“We just happened upon El Ceviche and with knowledge that ceviche was invented in Peru and I hadn't had it in a long time, we ventured in with no recommendation from anyone. What a find! Best shrimp ceviche ever! My husband ordered a beef dish, Lomo Saltado and said it was delicious. Peruvian corn was a real treat. This is on my Best Of list! Go. Eat. Enjoy.“

“Food and service is great!!! #RepeatCustomer“

“Great experience at Cirque St. Armands Ringside! The atmosphere is fun and unique, the location is fantastic, and the service was friendly and attentive. We really enjoyed the food and the overall vibe. A great spot to relax with a couple or froends. Definitely worth a visit! Order all from the menu you will be happy.“

“I had a Fantastic Time sampling all different kinds of Menu Items. I recommend getting a Table for 6 and going in!!!“

“amazing food! everything was delicious, definitely one of my favorite places“

“We all loved it! Sweet fun interesting cozy atmosphere
Excellent food ! Our sons girlfriend said it was the best seafood boil she has ever had and thats saying alot because she's from Indiana, and has eaten lots of them!!!
Wonderful fish n chips
My husband enjoyed his calamari
All fresh and good
Love how they let me and my brother easily substitute Jasmine rice for fries
Great family feel
A nice place to gather
Enjoy! !
It is a unique place
Name makes everyone laugh haha“

“Really fresh and really tasty. Great stop if you're in the area.“

“Great location, excellent food and wonderful service. Lyuda was our server and she was awesome!!!“

“Great seating on water ::: birds, ducks, boats.🛥️ Well behaved dogs are welcome too- wonderful family atmosphere is the theme for the staff You will come back again & again❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Food was great and drinks were great. Service was terrible, waitress (young blonde girl) never checked on us, always on her phone and asked for a box and she sat at a table and got on her phone instead.“

“Went there with a party of 28 people sat night they accommodated us within 45 minutes! Our Server Joe was exceptional extremely accommodating professional and extremely quick! His manager a female and I am sorry I can't remember her name was also out of this world accommodating professional and extremely kind! I just want ti thank both of you for a wonderful evening and we will definitely be back!!! Thanks Bacon“

“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!“

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

“So delicious, everything is home made. It is a small intimate restaurant and the owners/chefs are so welcoming. The pasta is so delicious and the focaccia bread to the mussels appetizer to the lamb sauce over fettuccine was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The homemade mixture they serve with the bread is unlike anything we have ever had and it was their grandma’s recipe that made it extra special. I would suggest a reservation for this hidden gem!“

“This place was packed and it was our first time visiting, we were on vacation. We were told a 15 min wait for a table but it took about 30. Others were sat before us but, I think that was because employees were waiting on a table to better accommodate a wheelchair and walker. The server was very friendly and helpful with questions. It took so long to get our appetizers and the main orders that nothing came out hot. The food was warm enough to still eat but, just not as satisfying as it could have been if it were hot (hope that makes sense). Even still, the food was good. We had grouper bites, shrimp, and clams for appetizers. The bites & shrimp had a bam bam sauce that was bland but ok, they were fried so just coming out warm missed the mark. I had fried haddock with fries and rice pilaf - all was just kind of warm and bland. My dad had steamed veggies with his that weren’t fully steamed. For the price paid, the mark was definitely missed. Fried foods really need to be hot and crispy, ours was warm with the breading getting mushy and tasted like no one understood seasoning. Definitely a miss. Still recommend to try, ours could have just been a one off.“

“Always a nice fun and relaxing time at the Daiquiri Deck on the circle“

“The food and service did not disappoint. My wife had the mahi tuna salad. It was excellent and crunchy as described on the menu I had scallops. They were perfectly cooked and very tender. Service was very good. Everything arrived timely hot, and the waiter did not hover have eaten at hundreds of restaurants and this is one of the better onesnot exceptionally expensive and in a mall but quite good food and service and I highly recommend.“

“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.“

“Rocco and crew catered my Mom’s 80th Birthday party! Food was fabulous. All the guests agreed. Thank you again for everything. Next time we are in Sarasota we will be in for dinner.“

“Fabulous dinner! Fresh fish and perfectly seasoned. Highly recommend the Crab Cakes, Grouper Oscar, and Islamorada Piccata. And of course, the Key Lime pie for dessert. Our server, Carlyle was wonderful. Highly recommend!“

“We had our first visit to Maestrale last Sunday, March 1st. Our group of 7 was exceptionally pleased with our meals (we've never seen our 3 1/2 year old granddaughter eat so much!), the attentiveness and the ease of scheduling the reservation. Our meals were all amazing and it was the first of many visits as we expect to enjoy many more meals at Maestrale. We can't wait to go back!“

“Excellent!!! the hostess was so friendly. the waitress very attentive . I highly recommend it !! I just moved from Texas . I'm so happy !!“

“Everything was so gooood! Our waiter was great and explained every dish we had questions about. He also recommended some really good dishes, and everything we tried was delicious. Great service and great food. We really enjoyed our experience and would definitely come back!“

“I went to the location on the NE corner of Clark and Beneva. I've had the lengua and steak tacos 4 times now and can't stop coming back! The burrito...huge! Nice family run biz!“

“Incredible, 5 stars all around!! The service was incredible!! Every appetizers, drink and meal was perfectly cooked and homemade. Restaurant was beautifully spaced out with romantic lamps on each table. Servers were attentive. Give them a visit!“

“Our visit was a Christmas gift from our son. The food was delicious. The drinks were on point. But the customers service was of top quality. We were greeted quickly for our 8pm reservation. Our waiter went above and beyond to make our first experience at this location a very pleasant one. We will definitely be dining here again. Thank you“

“Fantastic spot! We went there for lunch today and had a great time. The food was spot on. I wish I had the downtown dip right now! We will be back!“

“Last night we celebrated our 27th anniversary. Cannot believe it's been 27 years! We dined Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House - Lakewood Ranch, FL I cannot say enough about Deep Lagoon. Even we arrived we had a reservation and I asked for a game near the window, but there was a small wait, like 10 or 15 minutes. No big deal, we waited patiently as I figured they needed to set up a table or wait for diners to leave. Once we were seated we ordered drinks and an appetizer. The manager brought us Crab Rangoon appetizer on the house because of the wait. We were surprised and assured her we weren't upset at all about the wait. We had a lovely meal, calamari was fantastic, the scallops and swordfish were outstanding. We Donaghy with mandarin orange creme brulee which they gave us on the house as well. Our server Josh was knowledgeable and helpful and very pleasant. Prices are good as well. We will definitely be back!“

“The best food I had while in Siesta Key Village! And, we ate at many places. The staff was great and I will go back the next time I'm there.“

“The Capital Grille never disappoints! The food was outstanding and the service impeccable. This was our first experience having lunch at The Capital Grille (we have had dinner there a number of times) and it certainly won't be our last. We enjoyed a great lunch at a great value.“

“Exceptional food, drinks, and service. The Caesar salad was great, lobster ceviche was awesome, and the skirt steak was perfect. My spouse loved his steak and I had a mojito. Everything was amazing.

Edit after another visit:

We had very bad service last weekend. For a higher priced restaurant like this, it was terrible. Our server 100% forgot about us. We ordered salads as soon as he brought our drinks and if he’d have asked, we’d have given our entire order right then. When we got our salads he didn’t check on us until they were almost gone. My husband wanted a well done steak, so our order should have been put in. Giving him the benefit of the doubt I don’t think they want to rush you in a nice restaurant. I asked if he could take our order when he checked on our salads. We took our time eating but decided we’d need a box to take home. We waited at least 20 minutes before he came to check on us. I used the restroom at one point and saw him at the bar area. I think his main section was over there because we never saw him at any of the tables around us. We were seated in the back by the kitchen and I saw him in that area and he was looking around in the dining area at the very large birthday party next to us but he wouldn’t make eye contact for me to ask for a box and our check. It was enough to not go back for awhile. For $140 ($170 w/tip) we could have eaten almost anywhere.“

“It has been a few years since we have dined at Ruth's Chris. This was our first time at this location and it did not disappoint!! Kathleen was our waitperson and she was VERY good. The manager checked in on us a few times to make sure everything was going well, which I thought was a nice touch. We each had the Ruth's Classics and honestly there was so much food we brought home cat bags. The steaks were cooked perfectly and everything tasted wonderful. Thank you for a nice evening.“