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

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7 (5705)
$31 to $50
Seafood
1435 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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

What 5,705 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. in Sarasota is celebrated for its "excellent food and service" and a "beautiful atmosphere." Diners rave about the "best po'boys" and "amazing grouper tacos." The outdoor seating is "outstanding," and the restaurant is praised for its fresh seafood offerings and attentive staff, creating a "five-star dining experience."

5,705 Reviews
  1. Lee

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner at Duval’s was superb! Everyone in our party of 8 loved their drinks, appetizers, and main courses. Service by Reed was impeccable. The location on Main St is beautiful as was the weather. Will absolutely return to this outstanding restaurant!

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  2. Patricia

    Tampa1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I had higher expectations for this restaurant based on the reviews. My husband and I came in to enjoy a very nice dinner. When we arrived, I went to the bathroom and on my way out I had a server stop me and start asking me questions about my drink order. I thought that was very unprofessional. We decided to sit in the bar area not only because we wanted a different server, but we also wanted to enjoy a few drinks. My husband ordered the seared tuna. It came with coconut rice and bok choy. The bok choy had some sort of sauce on it. That was extremely sweet. Not what my husband expected! I had the fresh catch of the day Golden Tilefish on top of a nice salad. My fish was slightly overcooked and a bit dry. After mixing it in my salad, it was pretty good. I didn’t get a chance to say anything about my fish as our server (bartender) never came back to ask how it was. The server did bring us a coupon for a free appetizer for our next visit….Needless to say, we will not be returning to this restaurant! We were very disappointed!

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  3. Sherry VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cup of Lobster bisque with 1/2 chicken Po' Boy .... perfect lunch, perfect service....love Duval's

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  4. Kathy

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent seafood!! Attentive staff. Highly recommend.

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  5. robert

    Miami2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive service. Friendly reception. Dinner excellently prepared and enjoyed.

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  6. Joe VIP

    Tampa11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceeded my expectations, again. Our waiter and kitchen went above the call of duty. I have food sensitivity and they were accommodating beyond belief.

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  7. Caleb

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anniversary dinner was great! The drinks, app, dinner and dessert was perfect! Thank you to Doug, our perfect server for our special evening.

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  8. Timi Jean

    Orlando25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious and lots of choices on the menu. The restaurant is noisy however we were a party of 6 and probably a bit noisy ourselves. The waitstaff brought food out timely however, our drink order beforehand took awhile. It was possible that the bartender was extra busy.

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  9. ANNI VIP

    Naples100 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been coming to Duval’s for 8 years now. It has never disappointed us. Great food and service.

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  10. DOR VIP

    Tampa37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always enjoy the food and diverse menu and the good service.

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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 5705 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. Sarasota

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 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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