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Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota, FL

Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

4.8
4.8
5267 Reviews
$31 to $50
Latin / Spanish
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 34 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Peruvian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (941) 362-4427
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ysacc Sanchez
  • Private party facilities
    On premises private parties
  • 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

What 5,267 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Innovative

5,267 Reviews
  1. Cajaba

    Tampa

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The octopus & lobster starters were superb. The pistachio crusted rack of lamb was first rate. All quite pricy.

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  2. Barry09

    Tampa

    133 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    133 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food & Service Expensive but worth it Food & service are outstanding always Great for special occasions Presentation of food is very special

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  3. Flabluefan1

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Good food. Good service. BUT (there has to be a BUT) we have dined at some of the best restaurants all over the world, and the prices at Selva were probably as high as we have ever experienced, given the portions. $18 for a good, but small, Caesar salad. $48 for a moderate portion of short ribs. The worst overpricing though was the wine. A normal markup is maybe 2-300% above wholesale. I counted maybe 3-4 wines on the extensive wine list that were under $100. I have a pretty decent cellar at home and saw several of my wines on their wine list. I paid maybe $30 retail for them and they were at least $160 or more at Selva, way way overpriced. As I said, the food was good, the service was good, and they gave us free desserts to our two birthday people. However, it leaves a sour taste when you feel you have overpaid for your meal. If you go there be prepared to pay top dollar.

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  4. Brock

    Tampa

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Selva is probably my favorite restaurant in a city full of good restaurants. It has never failed to impress. It delivered once again. Crab Napoleon was tasty and fresh. The scallops were perfectly cooked and delicious. My friend raved about how awesome the steak and chimmichuri were. My lamb was outstanding and the accompanying risotto was scrumptious. It could not have been more delicious. We also had the lomo saltado which was flavorful and tender. Dessert was pot of mousse which is heaven if you’re a chocolate lover. Congratulations Selva! Do yourself a favor if you haven’t tried Selva, stop in for one of the best meals of your life.

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  5. JimB

    New York Area

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, with an easy option to mix and match the ceviche and appetizers for a full meal.

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  6. zaraym

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We got to have a Birthday Celebration, beautiful night.

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  7. SVWhileOne

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Got there about 1 hour prior to our reservation to hang out in the bar and catch the tail end of happy hour. The signature drinks and the ceviche were excellent. Dinner was awesome. We had the empanadas, Cesare salad and salmon. The manager recommended another bottle of red wine which we liked very much...and was cheaper than what we were going to order. As it was our 29th wedding anniversary, Selva gave us a special after-dinner treat...super awesome. We'll definitely be back, although we might also try the UTC location next time just for the fun of it.

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  8. BelBob

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As expected, fantastic food, cocktails and service.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is my favorite restaurant in Sarasota BY FAR! The ceviche selections are numerous and as beautifully presented as they are delicious! I had the salmon for my entree. The rest of the dinner party had the Chilean Sea Bass. It was prepared as the special with calamari and a spicy sauce. I hear it was delicious as well. I can’t wait to go back!

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  10. CathyB

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    As always a great night!!!!!! Their manager is absolutely AWSOME!!!!! We will be back !!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing appetizers and great service. Highly recommend

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  12. jamieg

    Tampa

    70 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    I had not been to the Selva Grill since last Fall. Though our reservation was for 7pm, I only saw one other group enter after us. The drinks didn't come out until after the appetizers - which I wasn't a fan of. The rest of the meal came out appropriately. The food was good and we enjoyed our dinner.

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  13. ScottG

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent in every aspect, good, service, ambiance. The presentation is always first class and the flavors are excellent. Attentive service that is not over bearing and a beautiful location. What is not to love?

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Selva is a favorite for every day and special occasions. The food and service are amazing. It never disappoints.

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  15. Carlo999

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, wide-ranging menu choices and excellent service

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  16. JaneH

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our 20th anniversary at Selva and it was wonderful. The food was expertly prepared and elegantly displayed, plus the flavors were delicious. We were serviced a delicious dessert with Happy Anniversary written in chocolate shavings. Highly recommend the wahoo appetizer, flank steak with chimichurri sauce and the El Santo drink was terrific!

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  17. HeatherR

    Tampa

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Selva is a top Sarasota restuarant and a go to spot for us when it comes to consistant top quality food and service. We enjoyed introducing the restaurant to our visitors last weekend and they were also very impressed. This time we had the tuna tiradito, beef empanadas, plantains, skirt steak, caesar salad and the filet. Everything was so delicious and we had such a good time we forgot to take pics - next time! I left my sunglasses by accident and they left me a voicemail the next day and I picked them up. Fantastic service!

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  18. MichaelR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal here was impeccable, Not only was our server great but the ambiance was nice, and classy. The duck was off the charts, Filet cooked perfectly sweet potato soup and a dessert to die for making this meal one of the most memorable of my life.

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  19. stefanec

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Fantastic Food and great service. It was pretty crowded so we had to wait a bit long for being served especially being with a 7 years old child But we'll be back!

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  20. CourtneyL

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Uniqie dishes, especially the ceviche & caesar salad are a welcome addition. Very pleasant outdoor seating on Main Street offers great people watching.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience from beginning to end. Awesome food!

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  22. lulu

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    We even here beefier and had phenomenonL service … however last night service was below par… our waitress was inattentive and focused mostly on her table next us with a larger party. Food was fantastic… hoping if we go back we will have better luck with service

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  23. amipat

    Tampa

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Selva continues to be very good. Have dined here for years. we sat in a room off the bar which was quieter than the main restaurant.

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  24. RobertD

    Naples

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been enjoying Selva Grill for the last 2 years since we moved here to the Sarasota Area. Always excellent! Always exceeds expectations! Never disappoints!

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  25. BonnieS

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely LOVE Selva! The food always has been outstanding!

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  26. JudyS

    Tampa

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Selva Grill is one of my favorite restaurants. It did not disappoint this time either. My husband and I split the lobster tostadas, Caesar Salad and the swordfish dish. All were excellent, but the swordfish was outstanding!! I highly recommend the Selva Grill!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I consider myself a foodie. Have been to some of the finest restaurants in the US and Europe. THIS restaurant experience was one of the most AMAZING dining experiences in recent memory!! It’s my new favorite…and it’s in the city we live in! Presentation was as beautiful as it was delicious! Can’t wait to go back!

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  28. JayR

    Tampa

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best places to have a fantastic meal in Sarasota. The food is delicious and the presentation is amazing. A must place to go.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and service but it is pricey. Good value though.

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  30. SheilaK

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always amazing, service was excellent and ambience was a bit dark but colorful. Only issue was the noise level (very loud).

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  31. MitchellV

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It seems that we keep coming back to this establishment time and time again for a few reasons. We love the food and it is always top notch in every way. It was our 42nd anniversary and the place we met, so we go back for that reason. If you want inspired Peruvian cuisine, this the place. It should be noted that it is a pricey option but well worth the price

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  32. AnthonyT

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. Food presentation was impeccable. And delicious. Recommended!

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  33. NatalieF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Atmosphere was great. Food was amazing! And got plenty of it too! Definitely will be coming back.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food absolutely delicious!!!we would like come back for dinner!

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  35. SaraSuz

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious and great service as always!! Great food and drinks.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was amazing and helped recommend some great choices. The lobster tostada and the paella had such amazing flavors! Would definitely recommend. We also had the short ribs which were good but not sure I would order again.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, ambience and service. We will be back!

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  38. Gabrielaab3

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an awesome experience! I spent my birthday with my family and drinks were very nice and food way more better. Thank you keep the quality 🥳

    1 person found this helpful

  39. NormaB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was absolutely delicious. The presentation bast I’ve ever had in Sarasota!!

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  40. GraceT

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    It was extremely loud inside with table very close together - the 2 person tables. It was difficult to carry on a conversation. This detracted from the experience. Our server has tables inside and outside so she was over busy and less attentive.

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FAQs

Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota is rated 4.8 stars by 5267 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 34 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 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 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
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