Speaks Clam Bar
$$ • Seafood, Italian, Gluten-Free
Hours:
29 N Boulevard of the Presidents, Sarasota
(941) 232-7633
About Speaks Clam Bar
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Hours
| Monday | 4 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 4 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 4 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Sunday | 12 - 10PM |
Speaks Clam Bar is a highly praised restaurant that offers an exceptional dining experience. The kitchen staff ensures perfect timing of the dishes, while the attentive waitstaff and bar staff provide prompt and efficient service. The menu features delectable options, including the spinach, artichoke, and crab dip, as well as the shrimp arancini, both of which are described as delicious and served piping hot. Customers have raved about the shrimp and scallop scampi, the lobster lasagna, and the seafood lasagna, leaving them completely satisfied. The restaurant is also known for its family-friendly atmosphere and unique speakeasy motif, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
The fried platter is quite good, and the chicken parm is also solid. The food is delicious, with high-quality ingredients, especially for the price. The tiramisu is praised as the most authentic in recent memory. The pasta is made in-house and delicious, with options like gluten-free pasta available, ensuring no cross-contamination for those with dietary restrictions. The crusted grouper is very good. The staff, including young, friendly servers, do an excellent job, with the manager quick to help when needed. The restaurant also offers a fantastic lobster and shrimp pappardelle, chicken Milanese, and crispy eggplant napoleon, alongside a light and crispy fried calamari that has its fans. Overall, Speaks Clam Bar is a great place to eat, with many customers eager to return.