Diners' Choice: Seafood restaurants in Sarasota / Bradenton

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.8

4.8 (9813)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Longboat Key

About the restaurant

The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is a “polished casual” restaurant over looking Sarasota Bay. We are located at the south end of Longboat Key behind the gas station. We are north of St. Armand’s Circle, and minutes from downtown Sarasota. Best known for Local Fresh Grouper and Red Snapper. Enjoy the second story dining area with a panaramic view of the bay, or enjoy dining outdoors on our dockside patio.

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Ken

Dined 1 day ago

We love the Dry Dock. Food is always excellent! Our waitress, Brittany, was wonderful, attentive, pleasant and gave special attention to our birthday girl! We will be back!

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Tripletail Seafood & Spirits

4.8

4.8 (2342)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Sarasota

About the restaurant

FRESH SEAFOOD | SMOOTH SPIRITS | EXCEPTIONAL HOSPITALITY

Tripletail Seafood & Spirits offers a unique dining experience with a casual atmosphere and an elevated menu. An upscale nautical theme adorned with local artwork, creating an inviting atmosphere for guests to enjoy.
Known for our fresh and sustainable seafood, Tripletail offers a menu that highlights the flavors of the Gulf of Mexico. To complement the exquisite seafood offerings, Tripletail is highly acclaimed for our inventive cocktails. The Smoked Old Fashion is a must try!
Daily happy hour from 3 to 6 pm, offering discounted wine, house drinks, appetizers, and beer. The restaurant also accommodates all dietary needs, ensuring that every guest can enjoy a delicious meal tailored to their preferences.
Overall, Tripletail Seafood & Spirits is a must-visit destination for those seeking a memorable dining experience that combines fresh seafood, innovative cocktails, and attentive service in a chic and welcoming atmosphere.

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CharlotteVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Refreshing drinks and yummy food. What a wonderful combination. Definitely must have the namesake Tripletail - outstanding!!

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Experience

Bring your Mom in for Brunch, lunch or dinner!

Ocean Prime - Sarasota

4.7

4.7 (766)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants located in the The Quay Sarasota. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant. THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor, excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments, or clothing with offensive language or graphics. Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

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MICHAEL

Dined 2 days ago

Ambiance was nice. Food was outstanding. And our server, Maria, was great !!

Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina

4.8

4.8 (3940)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Venice

About the restaurant

The Crow’s Nest Restaurant, Tavern and Marina has been serving the Venice, FL community since 1976. With the freshest seafood and most flavorful dishes, the Crow’s Nest strives to prides itself on providing 5-star experiences for their guests each and every time they visit.

The upstairs dining room provides a fine dining experience with a fantastic view of the water for lunch or dinner. The wood-paneled and cozy tavern downstairs serves for a more casual experience and is open all day.
Both dining areas do not allow pets-Service Animals only!

You can also enjoy their full-service marina, offering overnight dockage, gas and diesel pumps, and all the supplies you need for a day or week on the water. You can also rent their one or two person kayaks, bicycles and more!
Whatever experience you choose, you’ll be sure to enjoy a 5-star experience! Stay up to date on their specials and promotions by joining their email list at CrowsNest-Venice.com!

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Christi

Dined 6 days ago

Always a great experience. Great service, great ambiance, great food!

Farlow's on The Water

4.7

4.7 (1808)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Rotonda

About the restaurant

Relax and enjoy yourself as you savor some of the tastiest dishes the Caribbean has to offer. Growing up as a child in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, I came to love the local cuisine and the abundance of fresh seafood on the island. Love of the Caribbean and its food have helped make this restaurant a reality. My wonderful wife, Laurie, has a passion for Southern cooking and you will find a splendid southern twist in the menu, such as the Kentucky Hot Brown, Corn Pudding and Fried Green Tomatoes.

All our food is made fresh daily. The herbs used in our delicious dishes are grown in our garden here at the restaurant. We invite you to tour the garden and allow your taste buds to be teased by the scent of parsley, basil and rosemary and walk our boardwalk to see what’s jumping.

Thank you for visiting the Farlow’s on the Water website. We hope you choose to visit our restaurant soon.

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CathyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Superb waitress!!! Really attentive and always with a smile

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7

4.7 (5691)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Sarasota

About the restaurant

We are an award-winning restaurant with a passion for stunning seafood, superb service, fine wine, and creative cocktails.

We are committed to serving only the freshest dishes to our guests. We receive fresh fish daily from our local suppliers and filet everything in house to ensure the best possible quality.

Together with our unique menu, our focus on excellent service allows us to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining experience in downtown Sarasota. Every menu item is prepared to order to allow for customization and personalization of each dish and to ensure you are getting the freshest possible meal.

Voted Sarasota's Best by Herald Tribune Readers:
Best All-Around Restaurant (7 years in a row)
Best Seafood Restaurant (10 years in a row)
Best Sandwich for our renowned Po' Boy (7 years in a row)
Thank you, Sarasota!

For parties of 8 or more, a gratuity of 18% will be added to the check.

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IrwinVIP

Dined 6 days ago

very good restaurant with great selection fish. The only fault I can find is parking....

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4.4

4.4 (82)

$50 and over

Seafood

Palmetto

About the restaurant

Located on the 8th floor of our "Ship on Land" themed Marriott Resort and Spa, the Oyster River restaurant offers an unparalleled dining experience with spectacular views of the city skyline and marina. Guests can savor fresh oysters shucked right at the bar, complemented by an extensive selection of fine wines.

Book your reservation today and indulge in a meal that delights both the palate and the eyes—a truly must-try experience.

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EricVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Outstanding food and service! Everything was fresh, unique and really delicious. Outside seating offered amazing views!

Beach House Waterfront Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (266)

$30 and under

Seafood

Bradenton

About the restaurant

Set on pristine Gulf-front beach, this location features incredible seafood, a climate-friendly outdoor deck providing beautiful oceanfront vistas and signature Anna Maria Island sunsets on display every evening.

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Julie

Dined 2 days ago

Love the fact that they have free valet parking and seating right on the beach with a gorgeous view of the gulf.

Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar

4.5

4.5 (63)

$30 and under

Seafood

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Lefty’s Oyster & Seafood Bar offers the revival of coastal seafood in a rustic, comfortable atmosphere. Our made-to-order fare & innovative cocktails will chart your course to sharing a good meal with friends & family. Our Marine Cuisine board offers the freshest specialty oysters, fin fish & chef choice dishes. Join us to experience the watershed moments when hospitality gives its all & the gems of the sea live up to their reputation.
Located in the Rosemary District in Downtown SRQ, our full bar features Lefty's innovative mixologists creating your favorites or our signature cocktails, a creative wine list & rotations from local craft brewers.Dine inside with us or on our covered patio. Lunch, Happy Hours, Dinner.
Locally owned & part of the Watershed Hospitality Concepts family, we serve hospitality to our guests & our community & are proud business partners with dozens of schools, military & veterans, law enforcement & local not-for-profits.
Convenient Private + street parking.

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SVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Bobby was a terrific bartender and server. Grouper bites 100% and the linguine with clams was 150%

Jack Dusty Coastal Cuisine and Crafted Cocktails

4.5

4.5 (2391)

$30 and under

Seafood

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Who is Jack Dusty? Jack Dusty, so named for the 18th century short-hand term for the naval store clerk whose responsibility included doling out the daily lot of rum to sailors and maintaining the ship’s inventory of food supplies, offers guests a bevy of dining and drinking options with indoor/outdoor seating and views of sparkling Sarasota Bay and beyond. Jack Dusty features modern classic seafood, offers a lively bar and presents a prominent cocktail program.

Private Dining: Glass walled Semi-Private Dining Room accommodates up to 20 guests.
NOTE: All Private Dining Reservations require a Private Dining Fee and Special Menu. Reservations are subject to Service charges and taxes.
For Private Dining Reservations please contact: Maria Adarmes: Maria.Adarmes@ritzcarlton.com

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NigelVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great food, terrific service and fantastic location with views of the dock. We had lunch there and the fish and chips was delightful the fish so light and fluffy and the brownie sundae was one of the best chocolate desserts I have had in a while. Not cheap, but not horribly priced. Thoroughly recommended.

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