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Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL

Ophelia's on the Bay

4.7 (6504)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
9105 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
Ophelia's on the Bay is one of Sarasota’s premier fine dining waterfront restaurants. Enjoy beautiful vistas of Little Sarasota Bay, from the floor-to-ceiling windows that line the dining room. Or join us for al fresco dining on our open-air patio, as the dolphins and manatee swim by. Winner of many awards both locally and nationally, including an Excellence rating from Zagat as well as being listed as the number one restaurant in America in Power and Motoryacht Magazine for dock and dine. Ophelia's on the Bay has also been voted most romantic, best waterfront and best restaurant with a view by its loyal customers. The menu changes nightly using fresh and seasonal ingredients, fresh fish flown in from all over the world and specialty meats. There is certainly something for every palate! We feature an extensive wine list, specialty martinis, as well as a full bar. Family owned and operated for over 22 years, we have an experienced staff that prides itself on exemplary service.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Wild Game
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Olson
  • Catering
    Ophelia's on the Bay is the perfect location for your next catered event! Whether it be a birthday celebration, business function, wedding/baby shower, or any other memorable event in your life, we would love to create the perfect event catered to your needs. We also offer complete off-site catering services ranging from small to large functions with our fully equipped mobile kitchen. Please contact us to start booking your event today!
  • Neighborhood
    Siesta Key
  • Cross street
    Stickney Point Road
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking on premise. No private parking available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6,504 people are saying

Ophelia's on the Bay 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Good for special occasions

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ophelia's on the Bay offers a "beautiful serene setting on the bay" with "outstanding atmosphere" and "excellent food and service." Diners commend the knowledgeable staff, notably servers like Chris and Sheila, for making experiences special. The creative menu, including standout dishes like lobster risotto, ensures memorable dining.

6,504 Reviews
  1. Harry

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, drinks very good, apps, entrees and dessert were excellent, outdoor setting very nice. Pricey but worth it for a special occasion.

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  2. Lisa

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful experience! Scott was an excellent server very attentive and considerate. Food was beautifully presented and delicious!

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  3. Isaac

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They need to do something with the bar. Two identical drinks, different taste. Shouldn’t be saving on alcohol. It’s expensive in the first place, why save on alcohol?

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  4. Jerry VIP

    Tampa12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Diverse Menu ….High Quality Food Relaxed Ambience ….. Attentive Service Worthy of Michelin Recognition Entire Experience 5 Star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly Recommend for Fine Dining Advocates

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  5. Placido VIP

    Miami - Dade28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, incredible, well prepared food, and they dropped their corkage fee to $25! (While another place went up to $45 SKSH) Missed James, who sang to my wife in our last visit, but our server was great nevertheless. It's not a place to eat, I an experience.

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  6. Helena VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional and the service was outstanding. We were celebrating our anniversary and the waitress made it very special for us. We could have sat outside but chose to sit inside as it was a little windy.

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  7. lexi

    Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible as always! I had the lobster risotto & the chocolate tower for dessert. I recommend trying the risotto if it’s back on the menu!

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and great service. Our waiter was delightful.

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  9. John

    Denver / Colorado7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I booked a reservation several weeks in advance for a birthday celebration. I requested outdoor seating and a prime location for this celebration. When we arrived, there was no host around to greet us. A gentleman man stopped by and said someone would be there soon to assist us. Less than a minute later he came back and asked if we had a reservation. I gave him my name and he located our reservation and proceeded to take us to our table. He didn’t offer us a waterfront table, even though one was available. After several minutes of no one coming by to welcome us, I went back to the host stand to ask to be moved. We were moved. Service was slow. The celebration was not acknowledged by any of the staff. While the food was very good, the staff did nothing to make this feel like a special night. My expectations for a restaurant of this perceived caliber were not met. We have been here before, and had a very different experience. This was one of our favorite restaurants, but it no longer seems to be worth the prices that are charged. Not sure we will ever be back after this experience.

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  10. Peter

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chris was our server and made it a very special experience for us.

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FAQs

Ophelia's on the Bay offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 349-2212.

Ophelia's on the Bay is rated 4.7 stars by 6504 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
  4. Sarasota / Bradenton
  5. Siesta Key

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Ophelia's on the Bay

9105 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Stickney Point Road
  • Neighborhood
    Siesta Key
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Wild Game
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking on premise. No private parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Olson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Ophelia's on the Bay is the perfect location for your next catered event! Whether it be a birthday celebration, business function, wedding/baby shower, or any other memorable event in your life, we would love to create the perfect event catered to your needs. We also offer complete off-site catering services ranging from small to large functions with our fully equipped mobile kitchen. Please contact us to start booking your event today!
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