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Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL

Ophelia's on the Bay

4.7 (6514)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
9105 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 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
    Nick Reddell
  • 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 6,514 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

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ophelia's on the Bay offers "spectacular atmosphere" and "excellent food" with standout dishes like lobster risotto. The "beautiful setting on the bay" enhances the dining experience. Service is often praised as "outstanding," with servers like Chris and Sheila making visits memorable. It's a top choice for special occasions despite being "a little pricey."
6,514 Reviews
  1. Sue VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Les, the maitre d’ and Michael, our server , worked together to make our wedding anniversary celebration extra special. Both the service and the food were amazing. We highly recommend the Tataki tuna entree and the key lime pie for dessert.

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  2. Kenneth

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated promptly. Waiter was great. Food delicious

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  3. Shaun

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Very disappointed in service at this restaurant. The food was good (not great) and for the premium prices they certainly didn’t deliver the experience I would expect. To start with they sat our party of 8 at a table with 6 chairs 7 menus and only 5 sets of silverware. They brought chairs out quickly but it was 15-20 minutes before we had anyone greet our table, pour a glass of water or bring the remaining items. Service went down from there. Waiter was non-existent, often bringing something to other guest a table or two away never even glancing over to see our empty glasses and hands waiving trying to get his attention. I had high hopes but won’t be returning here again.
    Ophelia's on the BayResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Sean, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent experience. I am truly sorry to hear that your visit was not enjoyable. We value your feedback and would appreciate it if you would consider reaching out to our management team with any further details about your experience. We understand your decision not to return at this time and wish you all the best. Sincerely, Ophelia’s on the Bay

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  4. Lois VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a lovely restaurant. It’s a bit pricey but worth it if you love good food beautifully presented. At the waiter’s recommendation, I had the halibut. It was flat out amazing. My husband enjoyed the lazy man’s lobster risotto. There was plenty of lobster. For desert, I enjoyed the wonderful caramel turtle bar. The cinnamon torched marshmallow took it over the top. My husband’s crème brûlée was a hit as well. Service was impeccable.

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  5. Joe VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place for special occasions" -- Valentine's Day, my wife's birthday, Mother's Day and our Anniversary -- that is, up until about two years ago when we started to feel that, while the ambience and service remained the best in Sarasota, the menu had become "tired" and overpriced for what we being offered. This was surprising since we had seen the menu brighten up considerably shortly after the chef took over ownership. So, we are delighted to find (when we returned only because our son had given us an Xmas gift car) that the menu has come back to life. My wife's monkfish was extraordinary, and my lobster risotto was fabulous. The melon and prosciutto salad was a work of art and so tasty it will be hard in the future to try any other starter. The menu featured a number of items that we look forward to trying when we return (kind of our "litmus test" for any restaurant, namely, does it contain other items you had wished you'd tried). And cocktails were -- surprisingly for any restaurant these days -- reasonably priced. Finally, I can say all of the above even though I am Celiac. The items marked "gluten free" did not have to be tampered with (and dumbed down) in any way.
    Ophelia's on the BayResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Joe, Thank you so much for leaving a review. We appreciate you taking the time to do so. Also, thank you for returning to Ophelia’s so many times over the years! We have been trying to keep the menu updated and fresh for our customers, so it’s nice to hear you enjoyed what you got on your last visit. We’d love to have you back again soon! Thank you, Ophelia's on the Bay

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  6. Kim VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is always our go to for special occasions! Food is always the best and service is outstanding. Can’t beat the view of the bay. One of our favorite places on Siesta Key and has been for years.
    Ophelia's on the BayResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Kim, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review! We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Ophelia's on the Bay again soon. Sincerely, Ophelia’s on the Bay

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  7. jennifer

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service; For the price of food and drinks, our expectations were much higher.

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  8. Michele

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, top notch service and spectacular atmosphere. Must go!!!

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  9. Deborah

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Don’t put the single lady in the back by the door. Pay a little bit more so that we don’t have to listen to ads in between the music.

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  10. Misty

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful the food and the service, we had a wonderful time.

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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 6514 OpenTable diners.

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

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 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
    Nick Reddell
  • 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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