Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

Name: Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota
Address: 1345 Main Street, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34236
Telephone: (941) 362-4427
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

4799 Reviews

$31 to $50

Latin / Spanish

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Selva offers innovative, intricately prepared dishes, plated and presented as works of art. Selva has earned raves from all
over the world, including from the New York Times, which write that Selva is “serving possibly the best food in Sarasota,”
and that “everything on the menu is worth trying.”

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Latin / Spanish, Peruvian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(941) 362-4427
Website
http://www.selvagrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ysacc Sanchez
Private party facilities
On premises private parties

Location
1345 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Cross street
Main St. & Palm Ave.
Parking details
Public Parking Garage on Palm Ave
Entertainment
see website for special events
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Wahoo Ceviche*$16.00
Fresh Hawaiian Wahoo, cucumber, jalapenos, lime marinade and topped with fresh watermelon
Maya Shrimp Ceviche$16.00
Marinated in orange, lime juice, achiote, tossed with avocado, tomato, red onion & Cusco corn
Mixto Ceviche$20.00
Shrimp, fresh seasonal white Fish, Octopus, Mussels, onion, Cusco corn & roasted sweet potato garnish
Selva Wild Ceviche$18.00
The Original Ceviche of fresh seasonal white Fish with fresh lime, onion, cilantro, Cusco corn & roasted sweet potato garnish
Tuna Tiradito*$19.00
Fresh sushi grade Tuna marinated with ginger, sesame, soy sauce and cubes of fresh watermelon
Triologia$17.00
A Sampler of our Selva Wild, Spicy Tuna and Maya Shrimp ceviche. Served on wonton crisps
Tropical Ceviche$17.00
Fresh seasonal white fish with red chili and lime marinade. Cucumber, red onion, and roasted pineapple
Pulpo al Olivo$19.00
Slices of Octopus, Peruvian black olive puree, salsa criolla, avocado & toasted bread
Spicy Tuna Ceviche$20.00
Sushi grade Tuna, avocado, tomato, red onion, and roasted pineapple, Peruvian rocoto pepper and lime marinade

Starters

Short Rib Spring Roll$17.00
Beef short rib, red onion, manchego and mozzarella cheeses. Balsamic pear chutney and finished with yellow pepper aioli
Crab Napoleon$19.00
Jumbo Lump Crab with tomato, cucumber, and onion, layered with avocado and mango salsa
Empanadas$15.00
Traditional Argentinean Empanadas. Your choice of Beef, Spinach, or combination
Parihuela$12.00
Peruvian style Fish bouillabaisse
Aji de Gallina Spring Roll*$13.00
Classic Peruvian spring roll filled with creamy pulled Chicken, pecans & avocado aioli
Lobster Tostadas$20.00
North Atlantic Lobster salad over purple corn chips, topped with red cabbage slaw and citrus mango salsa
Jumbo Sea Scallops*$19.00
Diver Sea Scallops encrusted with macadamia nut pesto and finished with honey and orange infused sweet potato puree
Selva's Crab Cake$20.00
Jumbo lump Blue Crab Cake with huacatay aioli & papaya salsa
Grilled Octopus Causa$19.00
Over Peruvian yellow pepper potato salad and layered with tomato, cucumber pico de gallo and avocado mousse
House Chopped Salad$12.00
Spring mix and romaine lettuce with tomato, onion, avocado, Cusco corn, black beans & queso fresco with a honey orange chipotle vinaigrette
Spanish Caesar$13.00
Romaine lettuce, manchego cheese, red onions & crispy plantains with a rocoto dressing
Tomato Salad*$14.00
Roasted tomatoes marinated in olive oil, buffalo mozzarella, pine nut pesto & balsamic
Sopa del Dia
Soup of the day
- Market Price

Entrees

Frutas del Mar

Fruits of the Sea

Mirin Roasted Sea Bass$43.00
Chilean Sea Bass filet served with corn custard flan, sautéed baby bok choy & a black bean puree
Whole Fried Snapper*$40.00
Served with yuca hash and lime ginger sauce. Topped with citrus chayote slaw
Atun a la Parilla$39.00
Seared rare Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna, sesame ginger glaze, jicama salsa, served with an Asian vegetable medley
Selva's Seafood Paella Risotto$41.00
Shrimp, Mussels, Calamari, and a Jumbo Sea Scallop. Served in a saffron risotto with Chorizo and topped with a citrus onion slaw
Salmon Chileno$41.00
Jumbo lump crab and manchego topping, served with jasmine rice and roasted bell pepper tamale, finished with mango beurre monte

Selva's Surf and Turf Special

Selva's Surf and Turf Special$52.00
Petit Filet Mignon topped with Argentinian chimichurri and finished with a fig demi-glace, roasted red pepper polenta. Tempura Jumbo Shrimp with Huacatay aioli, jumbo lump blue crab stuffed zucchini

De la Tierra

From the Land

Traditional NY Strip$48.00
New York Strip, herb butter, truffle parmesan fries. Finished with port demi-glace
Selva's Famous Skirt Steak$38.00
Served over sweet plantains, topped with beet relish and Selva's house chimichurri
Lomo Saltado$34.00
Pan Roasted Sirloin, tomato & onion, spicy soy sauce, jasmine rice & crispy yuca
Arroz con Pato$39.00
Grilled Maple Leaf Farms Duck breast, cilantro, and green pea risotto, with a roasted red pepper salsa. Selva's chimichurri and finished with passionfruit puree
Andean Rack of Lamb*$49.00
New Zealand Rack of Lamb, truffle chive risotto, roasted asparagus, macadamia nut herb pesto & rosemary demi-glace
Malbec Braised Short Ribs$42.00
Slow braised Short Ribs in Selva's own sweet demi-glace served with Israeli curry cous cous risotto and roasted asparagus
Roasted Chicken Breast$34.00
Served over a bed of herb butter fingerling potatoes with baby bok choy and huacatay slaw. Drizzled with rosemary demi-glace
Plato Vegetariano$31.00
Mirin roasted tofu, bok choy, with Jasmine rice and shitake mushroom hoisin glace

Sides

$10

Fingerling Potatoes
Ta-Ca-Cho
Green Pea Risotto
Jasmine Rice
Truffle Parmesan Fries
Wok Vegetables
Sweet Plantains
Plantain Chips
Truffle Chive Risotto
Grilled Cusco Corn
Grilled Asparagus
Curry Cous Cous Risotto

What 4,799 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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hakano
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice restaurant, Peruvian fusion, main dishes were best, my lomo saltado really well done
ES
EdwardS
Tampa
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were outstanding. Civiche, skirt steak, tuna, spring rolls, salad, all incredibly fresh and delicious. Service was as good as the meal. Nevertheless disappointed when we eat at Selva!
M
Michellev
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always! Food is exceptional along with service
C
Carolmarol
Tampa
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
Been coming here on and off for 10 years. Had some amazing meals and some not. One of our favorite dishes is the duck. However this past meal was not up to par making it not worth the price tag. When asked how we would like our duck prepared we replied medium rare. When it arrived it was anything but. It seemed like it had been cooked well ahead of time and reheated. Very disappointing since we took friends who had never been and talked about how great this dish was. Our friends were polite and didn’t say anything but my husband and I felt like we let them down.
S
Scott
Tampa
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome as always
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family from out of state
T
Travis
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food2service3ambience2
Third bad meal in a row. Time to go somewhere else.
LS
LisaS
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Presentation of the meals was just amazing. The food was delicious as well! Great experience and will surely go again.
W
Will
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a delightful relaxing dinner. The waitress was attentive and efficient. Lovely experience!
t
tgmichaelides
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Elizabeth was wonderful. We enjoyed the variety of small plates we selected. Our favorites were the jumbo sea scallops, short rib spring roll, triologia ceviche as well as the chopped salad. We will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
We got a bad table - “worst in house” … which was surprising for an 830 pm reservation. We would have dined elsewhere had we known where we’d be seated, but we’re too hungry to leave. The food was good, as usual.
DF
DeeF
New England
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
I’ve been here before and sat outside. Loved it. Sitting inside was a disappointment. Not because it was the inside. This place is well decorated and a fun vibe, but our waiter was not very attentive as he delivered a rare steak instead of medium well, did not bring water when we asked for it, and also forgot to bring honey when we ordered tea. It was fine, we’re not picky and can understand when restaurants are understaffed and have bad days. But in combination with a really noisy table to the left and right of us, and knowing we were celebrating our anniversary, they could have thought a little more about where to sit us.
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harveys
Tampa
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
At least 6 previous visits, uniformly (in a good way) excellent. Great combination of flavorful ingredients, wonderful spicing Flawless service. My only complaint, minor, was that we were seated adjacent to the bar, occasionally making conversation difficult. Love this restaurant
DM
DavidM
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Really enjoyed appetizers
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Memorable Anniversary celebration!
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience2
Despite arriving early they sat us at the crappiest table even though nearly every other table was open. Why?
BC
BillyC
Western NC
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience2
Worst meal we’ve had here. Food issues: wife’s meal was very bland as if seasoning was left out. Did not match description on menu. Mine was way too seasoned. I had the tuna and it swam in soy sauce. Service was fine although hostess wouldn’t smile. Bad day? Noise level extremely loud. Difficult to hold a conversation with those at the table.
G
Gredmo
Minneapolis
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Gracious service. The apps and entres were tasty with beautiful presentation. Blackberry pisco sour was amazing with a strong wine list. The only negative was their odd variation on a cesars salad with plantains in place of anchovies. They took it off our bill so again gracious service. Will return again
J
Jennifer
Milwaukee
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and wine. We shared a ceviche and the rack of lamb and it was plenty. Carolina was our waitress and she was excellent!!
RM
RMSS
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Service and food were very good. Cocktails not so much…
MK
MarshaK
Philadelphia
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrate my husband’s birthday here every year. The food is excellent and the wine was quite nice. I tried their white blend. They even presented a beautiful dessert for the occasion. Much appreciated ! Thanks for another lovely evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ashley was lovely and efficient! It’s been a while since we’ve visited and still great food and tasty combinations!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Gloucestershire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and a cocktail. One of my favourite restaurants in Sarasota. Service great even accommodating a late time change. Special mention to the beef spring rolls and Pisco Sour
M
Maplewood
New York Area
77 reviews
vip
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Great food and service!
WL
WilliamL
Indiana
242 reviews
vip
4.0
242 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service, food, outdoors, flavors and lots of smiles!
v
veryconsistent
Cleveland
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Very loud inside and a table yelling the F word so we sat outside on the street. Waiter forgot my husbands sushi and just brought his salad and empanadas. I had to order mine on a lettuce leaf bc your oil isn’t healthy. We used to like coming here but it’s not the same quality and it’s not even in season yet .
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Foodies
Pittsburgh
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience1
I would only return if I could eat outside. Way toooo noisy.
MT
MrsTea
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
As usual food was delicious. Server was fabulous. Little crowded seating. We were a group of five and were put at a table for four which was tight.
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Peachesandprincess
Detroit
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food at Selva Grill is healthy, creative and delicious. We loved it!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food service just everything was fabulous.
PD
PandD
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious as always ... our server Travis terrific !
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KurtW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Local friends all recommended Selva Grill for a special last night in town dinner. Great service, terrific food and wine selection. A nice complimentary Anniversary desert and rose for my wife. Our friends were right to steer us here. Tuna Ceviche’ and sea bass were excellent
DC
DanaC
Tampa
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service are always the best.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Enjoyed a great meal. The entrees w
JR
JohnR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated our first wedding anniversary at Selvas. Our server Lynn was sweet and gracious and answered any question we had about the menu.
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Pinot
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My server was very patient to accommodate my food intolerances. The ceviche and lobster tostada were delicious. I will come back.
u
ugoe
Tampa
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Unfortunately, the short rib was very much fat (about 50%) and the lobster Tacos consisted mainly of onions. The dessert mousse bag was excellent. So overall pretty disappointing!
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likestoroam
Naples
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food is very good and most dishes were beautifully presented. For the two of us, our bill came to $206 including tip. We did not have an appetizer nor side salad just entrées. So this is not an inexpensive venture.
r
rayray
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Great vibe. Great food. Never disappoints.
G
Greg
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Carolina and Micah were great. Food is always exceptional.

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Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota is rated 4.8 stars by 4799 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Google Map for Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

1345 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

Additional information

Cross street
Main St. & Palm Ave.
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Cuisines
Latin / Spanish, Peruvian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Parking Garage on Palm Ave
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Ysacc Sanchez
Entertainment
see website for special events
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.selvagrill.com/
Phone number
(941) 362-4427
Private party facilities
On premises private parties

Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

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Skirt Steak

Empanadas

Lamb Chops

Ceviches

Wahoo Ceviche*$16.00

Maya Shrimp Ceviche$16.00

Mixto Ceviche$20.00

Selva Wild Ceviche$18.00

Tuna Tiradito*$19.00

Triologia$17.00

Tropical Ceviche$17.00

Pulpo al Olivo$19.00

Spicy Tuna Ceviche$20.00

Starters

Short Rib Spring Roll$17.00

Crab Napoleon$19.00

Empanadas$15.00

Parihuela$12.00

Aji de Gallina Spring Roll*$13.00

Lobster Tostadas$20.00

Jumbo Sea Scallops*$19.00

Selva's Crab Cake$20.00

Grilled Octopus Causa$19.00

House Chopped Salad$12.00

Spanish Caesar$13.00

Tomato Salad*$14.00

Sopa del Dia

Entrees

Frutas del Mar

Mirin Roasted Sea Bass$43.00

Whole Fried Snapper*$40.00

Atun a la Parilla$39.00

Selva's Seafood Paella Risotto$41.00

Salmon Chileno$41.00

Selva's Surf and Turf Special

Selva's Surf and Turf Special$52.00

De la Tierra

Traditional NY Strip$48.00

Selva's Famous Skirt Steak$38.00

Lomo Saltado$34.00

Arroz con Pato$39.00

Andean Rack of Lamb*$49.00

Malbec Braised Short Ribs$42.00

Roasted Chicken Breast$34.00

Plato Vegetariano$31.00

Sides

Fingerling Potatoes

Ta-Ca-Cho

Green Pea Risotto

Jasmine Rice

Truffle Parmesan Fries

Wok Vegetables

Sweet Plantains

Plantain Chips

Truffle Chive Risotto

Grilled Cusco Corn

Grilled Asparagus

Curry Cous Cous Risotto

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