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Riva at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, Longboat Key, FL

Riva at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

4.4 (106)
$50 and over
Italian
1620 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228-3403

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
Inspired by the culinary traditions of Northern Italy and the Adriatic Coast, Riva is Sarasota’s premier Italian dining destination. Enjoy homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and authentic Italian classics, all made with high-quality seasonal ingredients.

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What 106 people are saying

Riva at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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Riva at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort offers "excellent service" and "great food" amidst a stunning setting. Guests praise the "beautiful outdoor patio" and "friendly staff," noting the ambiance as a blend of elegance and relaxation. While some find the menu limited, the flavorful dishes and attentive service make it a recommended experience.
106 Reviews
  1. Merrie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Italian dishes! My husband and I enjoy the gorgeous view of the Gulf

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  2. Rodney VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The resort is beautiful. The hospitality is excellent. Our server Thomas was the highlight, great service. Riva was generally a disappointment. Menu was limited but our pasta and other ingredients were fresh. Strange Asian Italian fusion going on in some of the dishes. Pick one Music was odd and the noise level was high primarily because there are so many children. We felt like we were at a Disney/Epcot restaurant. Once would be enough and that’s the disappointing part. If you are there with children it might come off better but I’m not sure what the kids menu looked like.

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  3. James VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Outdoor pool bar. No smoking. You can have a cigar on the patio 20 feet away but they won’t serve you.

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  4. Lance

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing all around! Food was spectacular and the service is always amazing

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Steve VIP

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Jose was excellent. Hope to have him again. Only thing I would change is the meatballs came out cold. Will be back soon.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Jessica

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and had so much flavor. Service wasn’t great but the food and ambiance made up for it.

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  7. Ellen VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter, Stephen, was delightful! The food was excellent.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Tony VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately this is probably more of a problem by the host/hostess than anything else. It was a late dinner (8pm) and the restaurant was only about 25% occupied. My wife and I were seated next to a large party of 6 adults 4 children. Needless to say it was difficult to have a conversation and with plenty of other tables the host should have given more thought about seating. Server was pleasant but again when she saw that we changed to sitting on the same side it should have clued her in that there may have been an issue.

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  9. Lauren

    Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience! Stellar service from the valet to the maitre d' and restaurant staff. Food was excellent and the atmosphere of the property was relaxing and beautiful We'll be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. guadalupe

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we got seated to the moment we left it was a great experience, the food was great, and the service was excellent, our server was Abby, very attentive and friendly. I will highly recommend Riva!!!

    1 person found this helpful

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Riva at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is rated 4.4 stars by 106 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
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1620 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228-3403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Longboat Key
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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