Selva Grill University Town Center Sarasota

Name: Selva Grill University Town Center Sarasota
Address: 67 N Cattlemen Rd 6, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34243-4761
Telephone: (941) 358-6272
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1437 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 allover 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

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Latin / Spanish, Latin American, Peruvian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 358-6272
Website
http://www.selvagrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
67 N Cattlemen Rd 6, Sarasota, FL 34243-4761
Neighborhood
Lakewood Ranch
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,437 people are saying

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

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Sarasota / Bradenton
Innovative

1,437 Reviews

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Foodie
Tampa
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Each time I have eaten at Selva Grill UTC, my guests and I have not been disappointed. The chef knows how to blend flavors that individually standout to offer a different delicious take on the menu. I celebrated my birthday with friends at Selva and was greeted with a Happy Birthday sign on the table and a happy birthday dessert that was scrumptious. The service is quite good, the acoustics are great and the ambiance is pleasant. I encourage you to treat yourself to this one of a kind restaurant that is #1 in Sarasota for me.
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ShaunR
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time and an unbelievable experience. Staff knowledge was excellent and chefs food pairing and flavors were phenomenal
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karenE
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Overall things were very good, the waiters were very attentive and we did not have to wait too long for our food to arrive. 2 of us ordered from the 3 items special menue which was good but the portions seemed a bit smaller than if we had ordered from the main menue. The size was a good choice for me, but my partner seemed a bit disappointed.....otherwise I would have given the food a 5 star.
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AmandaD
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is very tasty also beautiful presentation! I would recommend highly! I spent my birthday here and it was a great place to celebrate a special occasion!!
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TedD
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, good service and very customer orientated
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SandyH
Tampa
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food is the thing! Innovative, delicious, choice. What more could one want!
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ivonac
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Great experience, good value for a nice casual dinner for a family or date night. Service was awesome and the ambiance quaint.
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MandyH
Tampa
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience4
We were really hoping to love Selva but unfortunately our service was just really terrible for such a nice night out. Our ceviche was very heavy on lime juice. More places than not, a server would note something not eaten and ask you for your feedback. Drinks were perfect, mushroom soup and Caesar salad were delicious!
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PattyV
Tampa
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Sea Bass entree on the dinner menu is outstanding. Rave reviews from two of the diners. Great Service and coming early is wonderful
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PamelaK
Philadelphia
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience4
I was very much looking forward to dining here because my last time there was outstanding. This visit however was not good at all. I ordered the salmon Chileno again but this time the waiter asked me for a temperature - he said if I don’t specify the chef will do medium so I asked for medium-well. Last time I was not asked for temp but the salmon was cooked through & delicious. This visit even though I specified medium-well it was completely raw & inedible. Only the very edges were cooked -it was quite literally a piece of raw fish. I understand that mistakes happen but our waiter never came back to check on us at all to see if everything was okay. The restaurant was almost completely empty with only 2 couples seated so it wasn’t because he was too busy. When I finally saw him & waved him over my husband was almost done with his lunch so there was no point in me asking to have it cooked more so I told him to just take it away. I could see from his expression that he was surprised how raw it was & apologized. He did remove that item from our check but honestly I think he should’ve just comped my entire meal (we did the 2 course price fixe lunch special plus a glass of wine) since the experience was so bad. I do hate give a bad review but this time it was warranted.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
The food was not a good as it normally is. Great service though.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was one the best meals I have had in years The service was 5+ star Our waiter Juan was so informative, gave us a great description of each item, very attentive. The presentation was absolutely beautiful. In fact, the meal was so outstanding we’re going back tomorrow for lunch.
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Mark
Chicago
73 reviews
vip
4.0
73 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice restaurant and particularly fun for happy hour. Lively bar and nice dining room. Small bites for sharing are the way we went and all were pleased. Great server.
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SusB
Dallas
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So very good! My favorite in Lakewood Ranch! Haven’t tried everything on the menu but I hope to eventually.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food. Best pisco sour ever.
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Casi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely amazing!!! Our service was great. We ended up being there for 3 hours.
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MichelleF
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal food and outstanding service. Love it here!
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place has some of the best service, food and drinks in town! A must go!!! On the weekends, they have a dj there after 8pm and the music and vibe is so cool
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Tonitravel
Tampa
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was very good. Scallops, Sea Bass, ribs and lamb were delicious. It was very noisy. Parking was not a problem.
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LisaG
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and efficiently served. Also, the staff was very friendly and took care of us as soon as we arrived.
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cajunjim
New Orleans
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The evening was a celebration by four couples, each having been married 50 years or more. Michelle was our server & she was the consummate professional. She was knowledgeable of the menu, efficient & engaging. She added to the evening greatly. All the diners remarked that their respective meals were excellent & Selva Grill presented us with a special dessert to honor us. Overall a superb experience.
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papamurph1
Tampa
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Selva is a wonderful experience! The service is right on point and the food there are no words. I had the beef short ribs and my husband had the skirt steak. Both were just delicious. Cooked perfectly an d a good size portion. I highly reccomend both Selva Grills. You won't be dissapointed!!
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Daytona
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding from the appetizers to the large main course choices.
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AndreaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great for a date night or celebration, and now open for lunch too!
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KristinaG
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Selva never fails to impress. We got the chicken and short rib spring rolls and the Cesar salad to start, all amazing. The filet was delicious and the rack of lamb was perfect. Juan was our server and I cannot say loudly enough how awesome he was. Attentive and funny and he did a great job. Thank you Juan and Selva!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Selva Grill has been in SRQ for awhile and and the downtown location has always been a happy hour/appetizer destination for us. Yesterday we actually had a full dinner at the UTC location. Always great cocktails and no exception on our visit. Recommend the smoked Old Fashion.. Our party of 4 ordered several appetizers and 2 entrees. The appetizers are very eclectic tapas type dishes with trendy presentation toppings and are pricey. We ordered the Skirt Steak and Filet for entrees. We found the entrees to be very good and priced reasonably. Total bill was $380 including tip.
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RomaTourista
New York Area
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seated promptly. Service was outstanding. Our server was professional, friendly and offered helpful suggestions since it was our first time there. Food was excellent and presented beautifully. Atmosphere was serene
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KevinK
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is absolutely delicious. The drinks are good but not amazing. The ambiance is also pretty incredible. 5 stars for a dressy upscale experience in this area.
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NaplesMaria
Tampa
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another fabulous meal at Selva grille at UTC. From the moment that we step in, we felt like it was going to be a great evening. We were greeted by Angelo Souflis, the general manager, who was so personable. We were seated in the bar, which is our preference. Our table was delightful. We started with a glass of Merlot and El Santo, which was a cocktail made with Orange Vodka, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur and champagne. It was so good I ordered 2. All the dishes were beautifully plated AND were delicious. We ordered the following: Selva Original Ceviche with fresh white fish, the perfect amount of lime marinade, cilantro, onions, Cusco Co & rocoto pepper Truffle Parmesan Fries, which were beyond fantastic served with Huancaina and Port Wine demi-glace. Soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Chilean Sea Bass Croquettes we’re light and tasty in a delicious light mango salsa & curry aioli Lamb Chops were beyond delicious and cooked to perfection. One order was medium and the other was RARE in an Andean Herb Pesto & roasted pepper relish The Selva Caesar was served in a round circle with romaine lettuce, manchego cheese, red onions & crisi plantains with a rocoto dressing. The Selva Seafood Paella Risotto was absolutely one of the best in Sarasota. It was beautifully presented with Shrimp, Mussels, Calamari, and a Jumbo Sea Scallop, served in a saffron perfectly cooked risotto with Chorizo and topped with a citrus onion slaw. For dessert we ordered: Ice cream Peach Bread pudding. The service was excellent and the manager kept passing through the dining room making sure that the customers were happy. I true sign of an phenomenal restaurant.
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BobH
Tampa
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very special experience for our wedding anniversary lunch. The cuisine is extraordinary and our server Brian was excellent. Prices are high but worth it. Their summer tastings menu for lunch was a good buy and plenty of food for a mid-day meal.
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Balticsailor
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our dinner was great from start to finish. Food was presented beautifully, tasted just as good and our server was great. Finally, there is now a quiet, sophisticated and delicious restaurant near us! We've not been to Selva in awhile, but will certainly return soon and bring friends as well.
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LarryS
Naples
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent. Service was great. Food was great
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food - wonderful ambiance - great service
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Foodgirl7777
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Ordered the crab cake off the appetizer menu, Caesar salad and glass of sparkling wine. Salad wasn’t icy cold as it should be. I guess they’re trying to be creative by serving it chopped into tiny pieces and assembled in a tower. Cute but warm and not true Caesar style. Kinda tasteless. As for the crab cake, texture was too mushy and barely warm. Bread was delicious! Not sure worth the $64 including gratuity. May try it again or not. 🤷🏻‍♀️
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JackS
Tampa
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about the restaurant was perfect. The front desk staff were kind and accommodating. Our table was perfect for our needs. The 3 meals we ordered were perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. The desert that the restaurant provided for my daughters birthday was delicious and beautifully presented. We will be back.
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RalphF
Western NC
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was great as always. Appears that portions were cut back.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was incredible! Food as always was 10/10
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kathleen1959
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere was lovely , it was busy but quiet. The food was amazing and the presentation beautiful. The desserts were delicious.
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Suzette
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
My sister and I had a delightful early dinner at Selva Grill UTC. The ambience was fresh and contemporary and the service was excellent. It was nice to have the choice of a booth or table. I had the rack of lamb and my sister had the Red Snapper special, both of which were cooked to perfection with delicious accompaniments. Food presentation was well executed and artsy. We shared the key lime torte for dessert that looked almost too good to eat! While some of the items on the menu were a bit pricey, the quality of the food justified the expense. We definitely plan on returning to treat our taste buds to one of the other scrumptious dishes on the menu.
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Tabb
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently great and as good as the original location.
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Selva Grill University Town Center Sarasota is rated 4.7 stars by 1437 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

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Google Map for Selva Grill University Town Center Sarasota

67 N Cattlemen Rd 6, Sarasota, FL 34243-4761

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lakewood Ranch
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Latin / Spanish, Latin American, Peruvian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.selvagrill.com/
Phone number
(941) 358-6272

Selva Grill University Town Center Sarasota

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Additional information

Popular dishes

Selva Caesar

Lamb Chops

Skirt Steak

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What 1,437 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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