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Veronica Fish & Oyster

4.8
4.8
1986 Reviews
$31 to $50
Oyster Bar
A modern oyster bar with a nod to classic supper clubs of past featuring flavors from across the globe

PLEASE NOTE*** for parties of 5 and over, we ask that you call in in order for us to better serve the group's needs.

Our outdoor seating is all first come first serve- we apologize for any inconvenience

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Fish, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 366-1342
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mark Majorie
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Hillview Ave.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,986 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

1,986 Reviews
  1. DebbieW

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Ordered the halibut at $48. The flavor was fantastic. The portion size very disappointing fir the price. More like an appetizer size. We were in Boston at a high end restaurant on the seaport got twice the size for same price.

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  2. StevenS

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great time at Veronica! Try the whole fish branzino - it’s a treat.

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  3. pamelaJ

    Fayetteville

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oysters are outrageously good, and server Alexandra is amazing. Best bronzino and house made hummus. Great ambiance too🙌 Thanks VFO😀

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  4. LEnny

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Our server, Marsi was Outstanding.

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  5. KarenQ

    Tampa

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding. Our server, Rebecca was incredibly attentive, observant and courteous. A gentleman at our table spilled his drink shortly after receiving it. Rebecca seemed to swoop in out of thin air to clean everything and in seconds without being asked, poured another shot in his glass. Her recommendation for food was great and overall we had a fantastic experience.

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  6. Allan

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Adam was amazing! His knowledge of wines and the description of the food was to the point!! A true foodie!! The Maitre D C.B was also amazing!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food has remained consistently good at Veronica’s for the past 2 years… unlike many other restaurants that cannot sustain the same quality. Thank you!

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  8. Foodie1

    Tampa

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice restaurant with good energy. The staff was very pleasant and attentive. This restaurant is off the path a little in an old Main Street style location. When I order oysters in a new location, I am always very concerned on their quality and freshness. Theses oysters were from the Massachusetts area and were fresh and delicious. My wife and I got the whole fish combo. It’s not really a combo. We just got one of each of the whole fish options on the menu. They both were white flaky, well cooked and delicious choice. THAI CRISPY SNAPPER WHOLE FISH PICKLED MaNGO NAUC CHAM BUTtER LeaF was a treat. WOOD GRILLED BRANZINO WHOLE FISH HUMMUS + POTATO NAAN + GREEK SALAD this dish was we’ll complimented with a fantastic hummus/pita plate. BTW the belvedere martini, dirty, bruised with blue cheese olives, was the perfect size in Maine extremely well. . Their wine selection is well thought out does not carry a bunch of overdose options. The wine list is well valued with a range of selection. Overall, this was a fun vibrate restaurant with excellent food and drink. We will definitely be back

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  9. RobinC

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great place, one of our favorites. We love there oysters however they Don’t get the variety they did before Covid. They surprised us with a glass of champagne for our anniversary! The Octopus was amazing!

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  10. GabrielleS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place! Offered champagne and dessert for our anniversary. Mary was really sweet!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal. Our server was outstanding. She gave us great recommendations for our selections. We look forward to coming back.

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  12. Jakki

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience as always. New menu items: Roasted oysters and crab cake were fabulous! A must try!

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  13. JazzyChazz

    Tampa

    99 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the most amazing, friendly and efficient server - Alexandra, kudos to her! The oysters were perfect, as were our cocktails and entrees! Thank you for an enjoyable evening!

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  14. SeafoodLover

    Tampa

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the best restaurant in Sarasota! They were slammed but the food and service were amazing- this is a 5 star dining experience! Come here take your time and enjoy! Make sure to have a reservation they are slamming

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  15. SVWhileOne

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife an I ate here the Friday before our 29th wedding anniversary. Got there about 1 hour prior to catch the end of Happy Hour. Excellent drinks. Food was top notch. The tile fish was very tasty. My wife got the red fish and it too was awesome. As an appetizer we got a dozen oysters and a bottle of wine. Veronica surprised us with an after dinner treat. Excellent. We will definitely be back.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress, Su, delivered an incredible first time experience. She gave us a lovely intro to the menu. Cocktails were delish. Food was scrumptious. Atmosphere was calm and modern. I’d go back again!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I live in Miami and when we visit Siesta Key we always make sure we dine At Veronica’s. Everything about the restaurant we love!The mussels and avocado crab appetizers are to die for. Our entree’s excellent! Our server Rebecca was more than personable and efficient! We will definitely return .They deserve 5 stars! Pete and Florence

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  18. Wonderful

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Can't go wrong at Veronica. We love to bring visitors here, because we can always depend on a great experience.

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  19. MikeL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Food is ok. Not enough options on the menu Some more choices will be good

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful dinner and service. One of my favorite places

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  21. LoisS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food was great, but the noise level was horrible. I would go back if I could eat outside. The only was I wold recommend it was if you ate outside.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I think it was on my top 10 meals ever. The Halibut was perfectly cooked and the sweetness of the lobster with the sour giardiniera was perfect. Sue our server was fantastic combined with bustling bar atmosphere it was a perfect night.

    Veronica Fish & OysterResponded on August 26, 2023

    Wow! Thank you for this amazing glowing review, we will be sure tell Sue the praise she received, thank you so much for joining us and we look very much forward to hosting you again soon!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful meal The halibut was amazing The whole meal was excellent Server Rebecca was perfect

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  24. TinaT

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and great service! One of our favorites!!!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, amazing service and beautiful ambience!!! Will definitely go back when we go down to Florida in October!!

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  26. rbkm

    New Orleans

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    We had a great time; the service was wonderful, and the restaurant is beautiful. I had mussels but asked that they be made in a more traditional French way. I was disappointed. MY friend loved her fish. I will of course be back .... but I will not ask for adjustments to the dish.

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  27. SharonA

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First experience was truly wonderful! Service was impeccable and friendly.

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  28. edwardb

    Chicago

    198 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    198 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were excellent. Very enjoyable evening. Ed and Pam

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  29. allisonp

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall2food3service5ambience3
    I took my husband to eat at Veronica’s for his birthday. We got there earlier than reservation time and were told we could be seated. The place was not too busy yet. I told the hostess that it was his birthday. She proceeded to sit us in the back corner near the bathroom and service station. Our waiter was very good which is why we chose to not say anything about the seating. My fish was over cooked. Food was just ok. Won’t go back.

    Veronica Fish & OysterResponded on August 11, 2023

    Thank you for the feedback, we did seat you in one of our 4 cozy corner booths, the back booth is actually our most popular and often requested for special occasions which is why we chose you seat you there. If you were not pleased with your seat we would have gladly re-sat you, again our apologies you were not 100 percent satisficed with your dining experience, we truly hope you give us another chance to prove ourselves, cheers.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service in a very nice setting. The oysters were very good as well as the redfish.

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  31. Debby

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such quality food. The oysters were magnificent..and the muscles were amazing. Best branzino fish I have ever eaten. Also the octopus! Steven was the best wait person I have ever had there!!!! Love Veronica’s!!!

    Veronica Fish & OysterResponded on August 8, 2023

    Thank you for the glowing review- we absolutely loved hosting you and we will be sure to tell Steven of this glowing review, we look forward to hosting you again soon!

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  32. MarciaY

    Tampa

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    PEI oysters were amazing, the Golden Tilefish preparation was very good too! My husband had them in crab/avocado appetizer and burgers/fries which is always great!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    One of my favorites in the area. Nice interior design, consistently good food, sometimes with a different yet good approach, and great oysters!

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  34. Jasper

    Denver

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We ate at Veronica’s the first week it opened. Said it was too expensive for the food and service received at that time. Sooo years later we went back. Our food was great, and the server was attentive and I formative. Cost was still high based off other eateries we eat at, but I am equating the meal with other of the moderate to high end eateries around Sarasota and give this place a thumbs up. We will be back…..

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  35. Hermosagang

    Salt Lake City

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was our first time to Veronica’s as we’re fairly new to the area. The reviews were pretty decent, but the neighborhood where the restaurant is located, that I thought we need to see for ourselves. The restaurant and staff did not disappoint. From the Valet parking, being welcomed at the hostess stand to Alexandria who came highly recommended and the amazing food. My husband and I share the Whole Crispy Snapper hat was large enough for three was so good and perfectly prepared, the side Roasted Sweet Potato with the pesto sauce, was incredible. Our friends had the Redfish which they said was one of the best dishes they’ve had in a long time. We then split the Banana Foster’s Bread Pudding. Perfect finish. The ambiance and the vibe we all agreed was fun, upbeat and had a local feel To it. We’re going back and we’re going to just pop in and sit at one of the many bar stools facing the kitchen and everyone was happy visiting with other. Highly recommend.

    Veronica Fish & OysterResponded on August 8, 2023

    Thank you for the amazing review, we are thrilled you joined us and look forward to hosting you again soon! Cheers!

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  36. Jakki

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and ambiance. Consistently a favorite and “Best of Sarasota!”! Crab and avocado appetizer is a must and the Lobster Fra Diablo adds spice to any occasion! For a special treat, the bread pudding and vanilla ice cream is a delicious finale to a wonderful meal!

    Veronica Fish & OysterResponded on August 8, 2023

    Jakki it is always a pleasure hosting you! Thank you for the wonderfully kind words and we very much look forward to your next visit! Happy Happy Birthday!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Drinks poorly made, bartender aloof, food was terrible. We cancelled our main course as the food was inedible. Maybe an off night, but we won’t be back.

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  38. RickR

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently fine. Ask for Alexandra to handle your table.

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  39. PeggyP

    San Antonio

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Nice enough restaurant. Not what we expected … we are not oyster eaters. Menu is very limited, no salmon, no shrimp, no scallops. Cerveche appetizer was terrific. Service was attentive and prompt. Felt like it was pricey for laid back environment, limited choices.

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  40. KimberlyG

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Couple of things you need to know- Veronica’s has hands down the best burger in Sarasota- and the fries are also amazing!! We love the seafood as well - the lobster salad is amazing as is the crab and avocado app. Do yourself a favor and GO!

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FAQs

Veronica Fish & Oyster is rated 4.8 stars by 1986 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 25 times today
Google Map for Veronica Fish & Oyster

1830 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hillview Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Fish, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mark Majorie
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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