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Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota, FL

Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

4.9 (6062)
$31 to $50
Latin / Spanish
1345 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
Selva offers innovative, intricately prepared dishes, plated and presented as works of art. Selva has earned raves from all
over the world, including from the New York Times, which write that Selva is “serving possibly the best food in Sarasota,”
and that “everything on the menu is worth trying.”

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Peruvian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ysacc Sanchez
  • Private party facilities
    On premises private parties
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Main St. & Palm Ave.
  • Parking details
    Public Parking Garage on Palm Ave
  • Entertainment
    see website for special events
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6,062 people are saying

Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Overall

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Food

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Service

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota offers a vibrant Peruvian dining experience with "consistently delicious food" and "impeccable service." Known for its creative ceviche and beautifully presented dishes, Selva excels in both flavor and ambiance. Patrons praise the attentive staff, particularly servers like Erik and Stephanie, for enhancing their dining experience.
6,062 Reviews
  1. Annie

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sarasota local fan favorite. Always. Delicious unique meals. Fun cocktails. Impeccable service- shout out to Travis! Big portions. love Selva. both locations are a must do!

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  2. Christopher

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Arrived at the restaurant 45 minutes before reservation to have some cocktails in the lounge and get a feel for the vibe. The lounge is narrow, but perfect for a more relaxed setting while still elevated. The noise level coming from the restaurant side was like that of cafeteria noise. Once over to the restaurant side, the ambiance is well done for the space they are working with. Acoustic dampeners would be ideal in this space to bring the noise level down. Starters: ordered the empanadas & roasted tomato salad along with the Hawaiian Wahoo civeche. Plating and presentation was great. Food was well executed. Could have done without the sauce on top of the empanadas. A little bit of over editing. Entrees: I ordered the New Zealand lamb chops with asparagus and truffle risotto. Second entree was the Paella seafood risotto with white fish. The entrees again, were well plated and an elevated presentation. The paella risotto was very well balanced and energetic in its palette. The lamb chops had a different approach to the crust than the traditional pistachio in which rendered slightly underwhelming. There was no seasoning to the lamb chops. I had to add salt to the meat. To break the proteins down and render a better flavor this should be happening before it is fired. Truffle risotto was amazing as well as asparagus. Overall; I would return. However, would be a better experience in the bar area for ambience. I will have to try this place again to try their steak to find out if the lack of meat preparation continues through the menu. S Service was fantastic! Seafood and risotto seem to be safe choices.

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  3. Kerry

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waitress Glenda was Amazing! The tuna ceviche appetizer and the Salmon entree out of this world.

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  4. james VIP

    New York City109 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Selva is one of most consistent restaurants in Sarasota. Food and service makes for an enjoyable evening out in Sarasota. Highly recommend.

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  5. Susan

    Tampa / Central Florida West14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening! Delicious menu, the lamb chops and special house salmon were outstanding. But the best part of the evening was our server Erik R. He was attentive, professional, and knowledgeable. Thank you for a lovely Birthday dinner!

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  6. Melody VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The four of our group really enjoyed the main courses - delicious and well presented. The waiter was very attentive and good with the wine. The 'hot fudge sundae' desert was weird. I don't think that's an appropriate name as the bread part of it doesn't taste fudgy at all. My husband got the key lime pie and he loved it. Overall, this is a very good restaurant.

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  7. Stephanie

    Baltimore / Maryland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and all with a beautiful presentation. We were surprised at the end of dinner with a dessert and red rose to celebrate our anniversary. The service was just as amazing as the food. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend Selva to others!

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  8. Donna VIP

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whenever my husband and I visit Sarasota, we make this a definite stop. The food and presentation are first rate!!! Our server Christiana is amazing, knowledgeable and so friendly. No other restaurant compares!!!

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  9. Steve

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ery nice as usual, but shame on you Sarasota, parking sucks.

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  10. Joseph P VIP

    Columbus4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If we were to have one last lamb dish, we would want it to be Selva Grill’s Macadamia-Crusted Andean Rack of Lamb. Have had Rack of Lamb in many fine restaurants all over the country but this dinner at Selva Grill is “hands down” and consistently the best!!!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

1345 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main St. & Palm Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Peruvian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking Garage on Palm Ave
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ysacc Sanchez
  • Entertainment
    see website for special events
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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