2025 Best Seafood Restaurants in Sarasota Area

The Best Seafood & Shellfish in Sarasota

The best seafood is fresh, and prepared in such a way as to accent the natural flavors of the sea without overwhelming them. Some, like raw bar oysters and clams, need nothing more than a sharp knife and skilled hand to unleash the briny seasonings of the sea.

Presented in alphabetical order, here are the Best Seafood Restaurants in Sarasota.

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A casual seafood venue with a great view. See More
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13/20
Great view and, weather permitting, nice outdoor dining. See More
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12/20
Fresh fish and consistent menu. See More
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12/20
Very casual seafood and live music nearly every night. See More
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14/20
Yes, lobster abounds here, but there are other notable seafood options as well. See More
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Ophelia's On The Bay
14/20
The most luscious sunset viewing on Siesta Key and some of the most gastronomically ambitious fare in greater Sarasota. See More

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13/20
The Caragiulo brothers reinvent the charming 5 One 6 Burns cottage as an Old Florida fish camp. See More
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12/20
With a marina-adjacent location, the restaurant has an ambience that reflects the sun and sea. See More
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Selva

Latin American, Peruvian, Seafood
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Latin American-Peruvian cuisine in downtown Sarasota. See More

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12/20
The "islands" theme is just plain fun, the food is topnotch, and the drinks too good for common sense to kick in. See More

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