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With so many amazing vendors in the area, seafood restaurants in Sarasota are amazing! Whether you’re having a craving for fried clams or an upscale seafood experience, there are amazing seafood restaurants in Sarasota for you.
Check out our master guide below on the best seafood restaurants in Sarasota, then let us know which you want to try out first!
Located on Longboat Key is the luxurious Dry Dock Waterfront Grill with their beautiful dining room area. In the daytime, you can look out their expansive windows and see their breathtaking waterfront view. Longboat Ky water is gorgeously blue and crystal clear! At night though, it transforms into a romantic and elegant, chandelier filled dining room – perfect for dates and special occasions.
Our top dish at the Dry Dock is their Lobster Rolls – served traditional style with celery, onion, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on a New England split roll. Get it with a side of lobster bisque and you’ll be set for an amazing dinner!
Hours
Daily | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Location
? 412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228
Serving the Sarasota area since 1978, Crab & Fin serves up an amazing seafood brunch and dinner. The seafood selection at Crab & Fin is top notch, with local and global crab, lobster, and more! Not only is the ingredient quality amazing, but their service is perfect too.
This Sarasota classic is perfect if you’re looking for that perfect mixture of classic coastal fine dining and a contemporary twist! Their classy dining room is super sophisticated, great for when you want seafood for a special occasion. We recommend you definitely take advantage of their raw bar, it’s unparalleled in the area! The consistently change up their raw bar menu to match the freshest catch of the day – including oysters, clams, crab claws, and more!
Hours
Sunday-Thursday | 11:30AM – 10:00PM
Friday-Saturday | 11:30AM – 10:30PM
Location
? 420 St Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL 34236
If you’re big on local, you need to make your way to Duval’s! This eclectic eatery makes sure to purchase seafood from local fishermen and ingredients from local farmers. By supporting the area, not only do they get praise from the community but they also get the freshest ingredients for their yummy dishes!
Duval’s serves up an amazing surf and turf for both lunch and dinner. We love their prepared fish from their seasonal fresh catch. Finished with a simple lemon butter, they really let the tastes of the Sarasota area shine through.
Hours
Sunday – Thursday | 11AM-10PM
Friday – Saturday | 11AM-11PM
Location
? 1435 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
But maybe you want to skip out on a fine dining experience for your seafood dinner! Sometimes casual and laid back is the best way to enjoy your seafood favorites. If this is more your vibe, you need to make a trip to Captain Brian’s! This restaurant and market serves up local caught seafood – including grouper, jumbo shrimp, lobster and more.
Our favorite has to be their yummy fried dishes. We love their fried oysters, Florida grouper, and Key West pink shrimp! If you’re looking to get some veggies in with your fried meal though, Captain Brian’s has a great salad bar for you to make your own salad creation.
Hours
Monday-Saturday | 11AM-8PM
Sunday | Closed
Location
? 8421 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243
Sometimes you want to try out seafood in unique dishes, instead of the usual fried fashion. Located in St. Armands is Speaks Clam Bar, a fusion restaurant inspired by New England and Italian flavors. You can enjoy fresh seafood, Italian specialties, and delicious craft cocktails – all under one roof!
You need to check out their Oysters Scampi – gulf oysters served scampi style with butter and garlic! They also do an amazing spin on the traditional arancini with their Arancini Shrimp Balls – fried risotto shrimp balls and served with a sweet marinara dipping sauce, yum!
Hours
Monday-Thursday | 11am – 10pm
Friday-Saturday | 11am – 11pm
Sunday | 12pm – 10pm
Location
? 29 N Boulevard of the Presidents, Sarasota, FL 34236
? Chef Rolf’s New Florida Kitchen
Chef Rolf’s New Florida Kitchen is a chic and classy, traditional steakhouse inspired seafood restaurant. Enjoy local, top quality seafood in their sophisticated coastal space! From luxurious appetizers to gourmet pizzas, to even oktoberfest inspired meals, there’s something new for everyone to try!
You need to check out their seafood pizzas, you won’t find these anywhere else. They have a delicious Smoked Salmon pizza – smoked salmon, capers, and garlic herb cheese served on a house made crust. If you’re not into smoked salmon, they also have ahi tuna, shrimp, and lobster variations as well!
Hours
Tuesday – Saturday | 11AM-10PM
Sunday | 11AM-9PM
Location
? 2001 Siesta Dr Suite 100, Sarasota, FL 34239
Do you crave Caribbean flavors? Get seafood with a Caribbean and Southern flare at Farlow’s On The Water, a laid back seafood restaurant with an amazing focus on flavor. We recommend that you request to dine on their outdoor patio – beautifully bright and full of ceiling fans so you can enjoy the sunshine, even in the Florida heat!
You need to check out their Caribbean Seafood Delight, a rich an luxurious dish perfect for any seafood lover. Enjoy Caribbean blackened scallops, grouper, and jumbo shrimp stuffed with blue crab stuffing topped with hollandaise sauce!
Hours
Monday – Saturday | Lunch: 11am – 3pm
Monday – Thursday Dinner | 3:30pm – 9pm
Friday– Saturday | Dinner 3:30pm – 10pm
Sunday | Lunch: 11:30am – 3pm
Sunday | Dinner: 3 – 8pm
Location
? 2080 S McCall Rd, Englewood, FL 34224
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