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Selva Grill University Town Center Sarasota, Sarasota, FL

Selva Grill University Town Center Sarasota

4.8
4.8
1327 Reviews
$31 to $50
Latin / Spanish
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 37 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Neighborhood

    Lakewood Ranch

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,327 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Good for business meals

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Innovative

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  1. StephenS

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and service was very good. I would definitely recommend.

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  2. xNYer123

    Tampa

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic as always! They did everything right making it a perfect way to celebrate my birthday. Prices are medium high but portions are plentiful and quality is outstanding making dining there a good value. Tried a few new things last night (scallop appetizer, chopped salad, and seafood paella). All were excellent and was enough for 2 people with leftovers for one of us tonight. And my birthday mousse treat was delicious.

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  3. Sals

    Tampa

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service, great drinks and ambience in the bar.

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  4. Birthday

    New Mexico

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seated us on our reservation time...Quick and very professional service. Juan was excellent...The food was excellent and provided an Anniversary treat that was delicious...Great upscale restaurant...a little noisy sitting close to the bar, but not too bad...

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  5. actordad

    Tampa

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Cervichi was overwhelmed with Lime, Inedible . Duck was delicious. Service excellent.

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  6. HAROLDH

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went there to take advantage of the Savor Sarasota lunch Special. The cheap menu did not matter. The service, quality of food and FLAVOR were 5++ Stars. We will be back.

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  7. CarolD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Enjoyed lunch. Food was ok. Service was a little slow. Never offered to refill ice tea

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  8. jcccccccc

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was the best gourmet meal I've had in Sarasota. The plate was beautiful and the food was delicious.

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  9. Scott

    Tampa

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as always! Go to for family in town or just a date night!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was phenomenal wine, appetizers, entrée atmosphere, will definitely be back

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  11. luvwine

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    There are so many tables, so it is very loud. Given that, music just adds to it and should be discontinued. Also, when you are in for a later reservation, the staff is setting up for the next day which means you have to wait longer for the check and boxes for take home items. Might be ok, but by then, you are done with your drink, so just waiting. If you think about it, getting people out by timely checks, etc, would probably allow you to clean up more quickly. However, savor Sarasota food was awesome, drinks wonderful, and service acceptable.

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  12. CMWGJW

    Naples

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We felt very rushed by our waiter. We sat in the first booth, which was across from the bar area, which was a big mistake! The sound of the disco music coming from the bar area was unacceptable. After a while, we complained to the manager and he did turn the music down. All in all, Selva is a very good restaurant. The food is very good, and the Chef has a flare for presentation! We will definitely return to Selva but we will be sure that we don't get that booth again.

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  13. MichaelW

    Tampa

    87 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our first visit, a prix fixe menu for Savor Sarasota (our Restaurant Week). Glam, hip big cool space - 1/2 bar, 1/2 restaurant (some outdoor seating too). The best service (thanks Justin!) in a long time. Let us enjoy our preprandials and the timing on the appetizer, entree and dessert was perfect. I made a special request (no bell peppers) and they made all the adjustments - even to the appetizer which had peppers and I didn't know it! Presentation was delightful and theatrical. The food server was the hardest working person I've ever seen. They should sell tickets. Steady, weaving his way through the tightly packed tables, customers, waiters, bus boys, etc - with a steely eye - He meant business! Each course was delightful. The one exception was Jane's seviche appetizer was a bit too sour. The dessert was the topper, although it was too much food for us in the end. Too expensive for us for any regular dining (lunch perhaps, or the bar and an appetizer) but it will be tops on our list until we can return!

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  14. RonS

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and presentation was outstanding. We were seated outside so the noice level was a little loud with the traffic going bye, particularly the cars with loud mufflers trying to show off. It was a warm night with little breeze, so it would have been nicer inside, but outside was the only option available for our party of 7.

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  15. eguari

    Tampa

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding dinner. Waitstaff were excellent and attentive.

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  16. JackS

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Selva was great, as usual. The food and service were top notch.

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  17. MichaelB

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It’s been my fourth trip to sell the grill and love everything about it. I would highly suggest Silva grill to my friends I’ll be back!

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  18. WillyandWinger

    Tampa

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow. What a wonderful experience! Service was great and the food was to die for. The presentation was unbelievable. All in all, a place you do not want to miss.

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  19. joanneh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Went for savor sarasota lunch. Good value at $25 for an appetizer and entree. Regular prices are on the expensive side. Caesar salad was $14 and it was unlike any Caesar salad I ever had. It was good and different with had plain tans as the croutons. The dressing needed more zing/flavor. The salmon was a very small pice. The steak stir fry need more beef. Excellent flavor. Probably would not go there unless there was a special. The bar area was almost full when we left at 5:30. The drink specials and bar food were a bit more than other places happy hour but they were more upscale so maybe worth the price. The ambiance was fantastic.

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  20. michaelr

    Tampa

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. The four of us ordered from the Savor Sarasota menu. outstanding selections and food. We enjoyed a bottle of wine and beers to go perfect with the menu. Our first time in this new location. We will be back.

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  21. MitchB

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to Selva Grill at UTC many times since they opened. Food and service have always been excellent and tonight was no different. We will be back soon.

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  22. AnnaL

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good service good food expensive. It’s not go very often

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  23. KenA

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Salmon app at $14 had 3 dollops of mashed potato with very small slivers of salmon, almost none, avoid it

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  24. NatalieK

    Orlando

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service is always on point. Every staff member greets you like your an old friend. The star of course is the food. The Spanish Ceasar is a must. Best ceviche in the area. The flavors are fantastic. We walk away from every meal planning our next visit. This is a DON'T MISS IT spot!

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  25. TimE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite dining experiences. Will definitely recommend.

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  26. HeatherH

    Tampa

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Selva never disappoints. Food is always excellent. This is the best restaurant in the area ! Big Thanks for the welcome our 10 month granddaughter received from the staff! She loved the risotto!

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  27. Emmy

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Sadly as a person who's gone to downtown Selva for over a decade, the UTC was a disappointment. The bar area is very nice and had excellent service. The main dining room was ok. Had a nice modern enclosed fireplace. Booth was not very comfortable. Skirt steak was tough and not cooked properly. Which is a shame b/c its spectacular at the downtown location. I had the Selva chopped salad. It had these disgusting huge corn kernals with no flavor and a hard texture. Gross. I did not think it possible to screw up a salad. Service. Joanna was our waitress. She was meh. Never smiled, not particularly pleasant, not good at checking back with us. Contrastly, I wish I knew the waiters name in the bar. He was excellent. And he was new! The biggest shock was the drink prices. $16-18 that's ridiculous. I fear for them off season. Never going make it if you don't adjust those prices. So, what I recommend at UTC Selva; go to the bar during happy hour 4-6. A bit cheaper and better service.

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  28. NoahR

    Tampa

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent food and service was spectacular. Highly recommended going.

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  29. MarkG

    Naples

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fantastic food and service as always. The dishes are authentic, creative and delicious. The fruit mojitos are great as well, as are all the cocktails. Selva always delivers - great place for a special occasion.

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  30. DerickZ

    Exclusive

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Prefer UTC a location over the downtown Sarasota location.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was very good. Service good. The food was amazing.

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  32. WilC

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fantastic preparation and presentation was Michelin star equivalent! Well done great evening!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience4
    Presentation was excellent! Service was not adequate for a upscale restaurant! Food was just ok in taste! I was disappointed from what I remember from past experience. It was a birthday dinner no acknowledgment from server at all. Filet was nice looking but not much taste, Other restaurant as Conners or Cooper Hawk were much better. The main issue was service.

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  34. kenlwr

    Tampa

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday dinner did not disappoint. The ceviche here is second to none.

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  35. Don1943

    Tampa

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The restaurant is good. As indicated the ambience and service were excellent. The $51 steak I had was decent; not great. To me the meat seemed to be tough. It reminded me of steak that was frozen and the thawed and cooked. Definitely not as good as the same cut I enjoyed at Ruth Chris recently.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated a 28 wedding and anniversary and the staff brought us dessert to celebrate. Food and drink were awesome

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time ! Excellent ! Food was excellent and it was great.

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  38. LoriD

    Tampa

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a great evening. Two of us had the seafood duo. One had the lamb and the other had the skirt steak. The vegetables were good. The plates were artfully presented. It was a good night to go as it was not a full restaurant.

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  39. NatalieK

    Orlando

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the minute you walk in the door, you know you are in for a fantastic evening. Personable service, an extensive list of wonderful wines and awesome cocktails too! The food presentation cannot be beat but it's the flavors that will bring you back over and over. We love bringing guest with us to Selva because we can count on our guest being WOWed. A true gem in Sarasota!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Meal was simply fantastic! Service was great ! We will definitely go back and recommend to everyone!

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FAQs

Selva Grill University Town Center Sarasota is rated 4.8 stars by 1327 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 37 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

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