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Seafood Sampler - Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood., Sarasota, FL

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7 (5784)
$31 to $50
Seafood
1435 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
We are an award-winning restaurant with a passion for stunning seafood, superb service, fine wine, and creative cocktails.

We are committed to serving only the freshest dishes to our guests. We receive fresh fish daily from our local suppliers and filet everything in house to ensure the best possible quality.

Together with our unique menu, our focus on excellent service allows us to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining experience in downtown Sarasota. Every menu item is prepared to order to allow for customization and personalization of each dish and to ensure you are getting the freshest possible meal.

Voted Sarasota's Best by Herald Tribune Readers:
Best All-Around Restaurant (7 years in a row)
Best Seafood Restaurant (10 years in a row)
Best Sandwich for our renowned Po' Boy (7 years in a row)
Thank you, Sarasota!

For parties of 8 or more, a gratuity of 18% will be added to the check.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Continental, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    If you are interested in having your next special event catered, please contact us for more information, we will customize our menu to meet your needs! We can design a perfect menu for your event including any of our entrees, sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, sides, selections you imagine, etc.
  • Private party facilities
    Duval's hosts wine dinners and private parties with proper notice. Please call the restaurant and ask for Jonathan Van Dyke for more information.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Central and Main
  • Parking details
    We offer a free local shuttle, and free local delivery. Call or text 941-374-3996 with your location, the # in your party, and time for pick up, and the Shuttle will pick you up and drop you off at Duval’s! Visit www.DuvalsFLS.com/Shuttle for more info.
  • Public transit
    Park anywhere downtown and call our Free Local Shuttle to be driven to our front door! (There's also a bus station at Orange and First, about a block away if you're taking the bus in.)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,784 people are saying

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Seafood

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. offers exquisite seafood dishes in a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "top notch" service and "delicious" food, such as the clam chowder and lobster mac and cheese. The restaurant is praised for its "attentive" staff and "fantastic" dining experiences, making it a Sarasota favorite.
5,784 Reviews
  1. Chris VIP

    Austin20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very impressed here. Everyone’s meal was beyond fresh and delicious. Loved the scampi, calamari, my wife loved her salmon and I tried some fish and chips where the fried fish was so fluffy. It was terrific. We also enjoyed the cocktails. They were made very well with good ingredients. Our server was also awesome very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back.

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  2. Tyler VIP

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good and fresh but the service was top notch!!! Would return here anytime I’m in the area!!

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  3. Michael

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great date night evening here. Food was excellent, service was great.
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed your dining experience and we hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director

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  4. Denis VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for a birthday dinner and had a surprise birthday card waiting. Our server was prompt, very sweet, and made sure all was to our liking. The catch-of-day was tasty, warm and fresh. The bisque was a creamy delight! Thanks for a wonderful birthday dinner topped off by the bread pudding!
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the 4-star review! We are glad you enjoyed your birthday dinner. We would love to know what more we can do to become an all-around 5-star dining experience for you. If you have any feedback, please feel free to reach out to me at your convenience. We hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director

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  5. Jose

    Miami - Dade1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the service to the food and the atmosphere, everything was perfect. We celebrated our 7th anniversary dinner there, and they treated us wonderfully.
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed your dining experience for your special day and we hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director

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  6. Charles

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent as well as the service! We were on vacation and it was our first time dining at Duval’s, but we would definitely go back and recommend. All the food was great, especially the New England clam chowder!
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed your dining experience and we hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director

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  7. Carlos

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner options of local seafood combinations. Highly recommended.
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are glad to hear your dining experience met and exceeded your expectations. We hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director

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  8. Kelly

    Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve ate at Duval’s many times while in the area. It never disappoints, everything is top notch!
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are glad to hear your dining experience met and exceeded your expectations. We hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director

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  9. ray

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Summer Special set menu, 3 courses for $25. Very good food at very good value. Service was attentive & friendly.
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed the Savor menu and we hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director

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  10. Gordon VIP

    Northwest Florida38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We LOVE Duval’s. Friendly staff along with great seafood and deserts.
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are glad to hear Duval's always meets your expectations. We hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director

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FAQs

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 312-4001.

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. is rated 4.7 stars by 5784 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

1435 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Central and Main
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Continental, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer a free local shuttle, and free local delivery. Call or text 941-374-3996 with your location, the # in your party, and time for pick up, and the Shuttle will pick you up and drop you off at Duval’s! Visit www.DuvalsFLS.com/Shuttle for more info.
  • Public transit
    Park anywhere downtown and call our Free Local Shuttle to be driven to our front door! (There's also a bus station at Orange and First, about a block away if you're taking the bus in.)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    If you are interested in having your next special event catered, please contact us for more information, we will customize our menu to meet your needs! We can design a perfect menu for your event including any of our entrees, sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, sides, selections you imagine, etc.
  • Private party facilities
    Duval's hosts wine dinners and private parties with proper notice. Please call the restaurant and ask for Jonathan Van Dyke for more information.
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