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

4666 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

Aug 10, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 38 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 4,666 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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StPetersAlley
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food prepared with care and served beautifully. The wine list is nicely curated. Highly recommend.
SS
SolS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great the food was beautiful and tasted wonderful and Debbie our server was phenomenal we can hardly wait to come back again
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best restaurant in Sarasota - hands down!
JB
JaneB
Baltimore
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service from Carolina. Ordered from ceviche and starter menu because we wanted to try a variety of dishes. Excellent all around.
CM
ChrisM
Tampa
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent all around. Highly recommend Stayed nearby at art ovation hotel and found this gem. Perfect night
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely phenomenal. The lamb was perfection. And the service was extraordinary. We are so glad that we went to the restaurant last night we had a wonderful time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Omaha
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food and service was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The entire experience was very warm and welcoming! The waiter was highly knowledgeable and made every dish sound delicious! Which they were! An excellent experience! Definitely a great restaurant!
S
Sandy
Fort Lauderdale
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Meal was perfection. Tuna ceviche, NY strip tataki with miso watermelon salad, and paella were all amazing. The paella (although not truly "authentic" like the ones I've had in Spain) was the best paella I've ever tasted!
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outlawpete
Naples
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is my third visit to Selva, and I like it better each time. On this trip, I had the shrimp ceviche which we shared and was delicious. It was accompanied by crisp and flavorful plantain chips. We also tried a side of cooked hot plantain, very satisfying as well. I followed with the lobster tostadas as a main dish which I heartily recommend. Portions are sumptuous! Our waiter did a great job, and was in a nice pleasant mood. It can be a bit noisy at times, but this is true of most successful and busy restaurants.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had great service by Travis, our waiter. The food was unbelievable!
H
kristinH
Orlando
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We came for my husband's birthday after our initial plans fell through and I'm SO glad we found this place and made a reservation!! All of the food we ordered was delicious!!! Will definitely be back!!
G
Ginger
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great night, great food, good service. Fabulous setting n the patio
F
Foodie1
Tampa
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Selva is one of my Favs! It never disappoints!! Michael did a wonderful job as a highly trained server last night. He just made our dining experience that much better. My wife and I had to Seabass and the duck and it was duck-alicious.!!! My wife had a wonderful drink called the Rosemary blackberry Bramble. Very tasty!! Whether you’re going to the UTC or downtown Sarasota Restaurant, you will enjoy a wonderful dining experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our wait person Liz was so attentive, helpful and pleasant. We have nothing negative to say about the food- it was incredible!
B
kenB
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our Favorite destination for a special occasion. The Whole fried fish was delicious and fun to eat.
CH
Chaquita70Husband
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my wife's birthday. Service was outstanding. The appetizer special recommended by the server was out of this world! This is was our fourth visit and it keeps getting better.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the salmon and it was delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall1food5service1ambience2
The manager (Michael) at the front was not accommodating and disrespectful. The manager just saw a group of young girls in their 20s and treated us as people unwilling to pay for an experience. I can't imagine Michael continuing to stay the manager very long with his customer service skill set. I've never been to a nice restaurant like this and been so uncomfortable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Key West
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience1
Restaurant cherish was terrible, noise level on the restaurant from drunk diners was beyond the leaf. Appetizers were good but the roasted chicken were dried out and we could tell that it’s been sitting in a holding been for hours. We use to love this restaurant, we will never return again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service, the lamb was fantastic!
LO
LakeOconee
Tampa
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a treat to dine at Selva Grill, and especially taking out- of-yown friends.
NS
NancyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were outstanding. Great place for a celebration.
MM
MorganM
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
What a fun place to spend our anniversary. The staff was attentive and the food was unique. Very enjoyable
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great service / food / drinks We always love having dinner here!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service
t
timothyi
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always great food and service. One Sarasota best restaurants
IK
IrinaK
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a Birthday dinner on Sunday . Absolutely delicious dishes. Everything we ordered were not only delicious but also pretty. Ceviche, fish, short ribs grilled tomato salad were outstanding. Complimentary desert for Birthday lady was excellent! Definitely will come back with friends.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat on the patio which was dry and pleasant. Everything was fabulous. The food was extraordinary. We loved the ceviche sampler, crab tower and sea bass. The presentations were beautiful. The server was right on top of everything and really knew his wines. A perfect evening.
IT
IreneT
Las Vegas
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a very good experience overall with several vegan friends. Selva had a fantastic Vegan Entree called Plato Vegetariano (was vegan) on the menu which was absolutely fabulous. Would be great to see additional vegan choices on the menu as all of our friends are vegan so we could go back more often and try additional dishes.
K
Katherine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We thought everything was phenomenal. We will be back anytime we’re in the area. A must-visit!
MB
MichelleB
Cleveland
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I LOVE everything about Selva's! It is my favorite restaurant in Sarasota! The food, service and overall presentation is top notch!! Can't wait to go back!
AR
AmyR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious flavors, excellent service. Would definitely go back
JW
JWH1
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply the best! Thank you for an amazing dinner.
CR
CindyR
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing all around
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing all around!! Our waitress and the service was phenomenal. The food and drinks were incredible. My wife and I were celebrating our 1 year anniversary and we couldn’t have picked a better place to celebrate. Thank you for the friendly/professional service and the exceptional meal! We will definitely be back the next time we visit!
TC
TedC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Selva is a great place and we always have outstanding service. The chief is right on with the offerings and the food is very high quality with exceptional presentation. You can't go wrong with Selva!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A must!! All around perfection. Each dish was better than the next. Outstanding food and impeccable service - Eric and Mika were truly incredible. And, hats off to the chef!!! This is for sure our new GO TO and will be certain to recommend to all.
NH
NancyH
Tampa
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food and service were outstanding. Love listening to Russ spin his fantastic music. My only problem was the 2 out of control kids who were running around, bumping into us and the table next to us. Super annoying when parents bring their children to a nice restaurant and don’t do anything when they are disrupting other’s dining experience. Not the fault of the restaurant.

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Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota is rated 4.8 stars by 4666 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 10, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 38 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

Make a reservation

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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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