Aji Ceviche Bar

Great food very fresh! Nice view from the 3rd floor dining…read moreroom Attentive waitress! Nothing to complain about

Awesome place. View/ service/ food. Top notch. We visited 5 times this past 2 weeks on our…read morevacation. Best value / quality around. Love it!! I'd give it 6 stars if I could!

Upstairs view

Tuscan Cream Pasta w/ Blackened Snapper

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Pomegranate martinis

Walt's Fish Market & Restaurant South

4.2(1.7k reviews)

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A great spot! my family goes to Sarasota every year and this is the first time I've been able to…read morejoin in a while and Walts was phenomenal. There was a little bit of a wait, so my husband and I went to the bar to grab a drink as our group was big. Bar staff were super fast getting a drink. Staff was very friendly. Once we sat down, service was efficient and amazing. The complementary fish dip was really good and everything that we ordered was fresh. As always, we over ordered and I took back half of our food to the timeshare and reheated the next day and it was still just as good . wish we could have gotten there for a second time. The only regret was we had to sit outside in the 95° weather in August but since we also live in Florida, we just put up with it. Great spot

Once again I struck gold at Walt's Fish Market/Restaurant. A day trip to Sarasota with the g/f and…read morea quick check of Yelp was all it took. The exterior very Tiki looking. The interior, a mixture of fish shack and fish market. Brittany, was our server. Very good at her job. Fast and decisive. When the girlfriend's fries were cold, we told Brittany. No defensiveness, just a quick fix and a smile. The difference between a good experience and an awkward one. First time I've had fish dip. It came complimentary as an appetizer. Very good. I'd have that anytime. I'm a convert. I had a shrimp Po' Boy and my girlfriend, the grouper Reuben sandwich. I could wholeheartedly recommend either. It was a very tasty visit. I commend Walt's and will be back.

Inside

The Sarasota - Lobster, Stone Crab, Blackened Shrimp over risotto.

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Ghost pineapple margarita

Speaks Clam Bar - St. Armands Circle

4.5(874 reviews)

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Came here for dinner while In town. Sat at the bar and had…read moregood service. Nice ambiance. Ordered a beer and a Ceaser salad to start. Came with warm Bread. Salad very good. Ordered linguine frutti di mare. Decent amount of seafood but the medium red sauce was bland. Prices were reasonable however.

Loved the food and cocktails and wine…read more Service was good not great. The vibe upstairs was cold, decorations meh, lighting meh. But the food is great. Do not pass this up.

Steamed Clams

Calimari Cabrese

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Lobster Pot

Fresh Catch Fish Market & Grill

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The name says it all! Vanessa was so helpful in explaining and selecting the fish for our…read moresandwiches. The place is quaint and authentic but worth the one hour drive! Looking forward to coming back especially for the fantastic key lime pie (made in house)!

Walked in on a whim. Wow were we amazed. Waiters were super friendly and inviting. The food was…read moredelicious. We started with a DELICIOUS Clam chowder served with lots of clams and delicious seasoning. We ordered the crabs cakes for our entree which were no fillers and full of lump crab. For sides I had a fabulous wheat berry salad. superb and the Scallops were large and tasty. Also had the BEST key lime pie for dessert

Kitchen & bar

Key lime pie

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Very relaxing

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood

4.3(1.2k reviews)

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First time customer and we had a really nice experience. We were a party of 4 and had a…read morereservation but arrived early to have a drink at the bar. We were fortunate to find a few empty seats and enjoy a drink. The bartender was friendly and quick to make drinks. The overall atmosphere is sleek and clean. We were warmly greeted and given a nice table. The restaurant is fairly small, but it's nice that you can actually carry on a conversation without a lot of background noise. Our server was quick to introduce himself and take our drink orders. The menu is a bit limited, which makes sense for the size of restaurant, but the choices are good. We were given some nice warm bread with butter, which was very good. Although there were lots of good appetizers and soup and salads, my appetite isn't huge so I settled on the shrimp and half lobster tail scampi. My entree arrived timely and looked amazing. Everything was hot and I couldn't wait to dig in. The lobster and shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was exceptional. I totally enjoyed my meal. Our server was wonderful. He checked on us often, but was not intrusive. I would definitely return.

Kelly D. reached out via a review platform but when I actually reached out and wrote to her email,…read moreshe never bothered to reply to my experience at all. Recently, I was invited to a company lunch last week with my law firm and I politely declined because of that lack of care. The rub: Jennifer was kind and full of grace while we had issues with our meal. The food was sub par unfortunately and did not taste great. We picked this restaurant for the great reviews and wanted to celebrate our anniversary but Duval's disappointed. The Calamari was not fresh, it was very chewy and every piece was tough as boots. It was difficult to eat as an appetizer. My girls steak was ordered medium rare, looked like it was more medium when cut into. It certainly needed the demi glaze because it was not seasoned at all, flavorless and a very dry filet. I ordered the lobster Mac and cheese. Half a tail and somehow I swallowed a piece of shell that was mixed into the pasta and got lodged in my throat. All in all, disappointed with the food. We continued to eat as it was the only resource we had and wanted to not let it spoil the night. The best thing was our server and the Bonanza cab.

Bread - fresh baked

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Iced tea

Big Water Fish Market

4.4(882 reviews)

3.0 mi

We have been coming to Siesta Key for over 22 years…read more Do you know that feeling when you find a really good restaurant, with great food, excellent service and everyone wants to go back, but you don't want to tell anybody else about it for fear everyone will know and you'll never be able to get back it (especially because there's already a wait for a table each time)? So that's my review about BWFM :)

If you are looking for GREAT FRESH SEAFOOD Big Water is the place you want to go to. Relaxed and…read morelaid back ambiance. Service was outstanding. We ordered scallops with piccata sauce. Perfectly grilled and the most delicious piccata sauce I have ever tasted. Entrees we ordered the Hogfish Hong Kong while delicate fish with a delicious Asian sauce served with white rice and mixed fresh veggies. And Seared Tuna served with white rice and seaweed salad Both were plentiful servings. We took home a fresh key lime slice of our which we really enjoyed.

Love the vibe!

Seafood for 1

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Tuna poke

Owens Fish Camp

4.4(2.8k reviews)

2.7 mi

Love how adorable the setting here is. All the different nooks with different items to look at…read more Very eclectic. DH & I came for dinner on a Friday night. We had about a 30 minute wait for first available table. We sat at the bar & each had a drink. The drinks were good, but nothing special. We were seated outside in a screened in porch. It wasn't bad at first as they had fans on, but then the air outside settled & it became hot. Next time we'll know to eat inside or wait for a cooler night. DH ordered the Blackened Scamp with Smashed Parsley Potatoes and Black Eyed Peas. He was extremely happy with his meal. He said the Scamp was cooked to perfection and seasoning was a compliment to the flavor of the fish. The mashed and peas were delicious too. His plate was clean when he was done. For me, I was happy with my selection of seared Tile fish. I had never heard of Tile fish so I didn't know what to expect. It was wonderful. Flaky and seasoned just right. My sides were the Smashed Parsley Potatoes and Garlicky Green Beans. Both we delicious. We were both happy with everything and we're looking forward to coming back to try other menu items.

Food was hot, fresh and very good Service was quick, typical…read morebusy dinner crowd. Food came out in a reasonable timeframe Place was very clean & a unique dining experience.

Bar scene.

Fried Oyster & Shrimp Basket, yum!

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Blackened grouper with lemon caper butter sauce, old bay fries and garlic bread

Siesta Key Oyster Bar

4.0(1.9k reviews)

2.5 mi

Menu had something for everyone. Food was great. Drinks were great. Service was great. Ambiance was…read moregreat. Definitely a place worth visiting. Great beach feel.

The atmosphere underneath the tiki roof was cool and inviting. A gentleman was playing and singing…read moregreat music- tv's all around if you want to watch (but not obnoxious or loud) very much a Beachy vibe! Great service (had our dog with us and ordered her a grilled chicken breast- so dog friendly) AND the Food! Delicious! Hubby had breakfast sandwich and I had shrimp and grits. SO Good

More inside

Salmon Tacos

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Seafood Tower

Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort

4.0(175 reviews)

3.0 mi

This was out first time visiting Lido Beach. We stayed at the resort where this restaurant is…read morelocated. With the restaurant being on the 8th floor, with large windows, the views of the gulf and bay were amazing. The restaurant is fancy without feeling pretentious. The server was amazing, welcoming and attentive. I had the crab-cakes and shrimp cocktail from the appetizer menu. Both were delicious. I highly recommend Drift, and I look forward to our next meal there.

I wanted to have a great expense at Drift, I truly did, but that was impossible…read more For starters, it seemed we were forgotten about after checking in for our reservation. We were seated only after watching everyone else around us be seated and finally decided to go check back in. They'd forgotten about us and sat us right away at that point (finally!). Our server was very nice. She was warm and helpful, no issues there. The second issue was the food itself. I ordered the Lido Key Fettuccine and genuinely couldn't figure out if it was good or not. The pasta itself was actually quite good but the acidity of the sun-dried tomatoes clashed with the Alfredo sauce's creaminess and nuttiness. To make matters worse, my husband ordered one of their steaks, which he was very excited about, but quickly discovered had a propane/chemical taste. He ate as much of it as he could and we considered bringing it to our server's attention but ultimately didn't (possibly a fail on our part). From my understanding, this type of propane taste is typically due to a faulty burner and/or dirty grill parts, both which are quite concerning. The mashed potatoes that accompanied the steak were very good so at least there's that, I suppose. All in all, our experience was lackluster and not worth the cost. We both left feeling very disappointed.

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2nd step to Drift Bar & Kitchen - Enter Hotel

Ridley's Porch

3.9(17 reviews)

2.7 mi

Great food refreshing view of the beach great landscape friendly staff great Valet parkingread more

Service is impeccable and the food was delicious. Easy gluten free accommodations. Had the lobster…read moreroll no bun even though there was a GF bun option and they made me gluten free fries. The champagne split was perfect!

Lobster salad gluten free without the GF bun.

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Champagne

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Gina S.

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8 months ago

We had a great experience at Ahi, a Peruvian restaurant we recently visited. Laura took wonderful care of us and her service was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. The ceviches were incredibly fresh, the food came out super fast, and the portions were generous. Our favorite dishes were the Carretillero/Lomo both are a must-order. The fresh juices are also huge and easily big enough to share. We will definitely be back! read more

Andres Eduardo C.

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2 years ago

Gave it a shot and it was delicious! It was my first Peruvian dining experience and it was soooo good, will definitely be back! Servers are super friendly, had a hard time deciding what to get but my server made it so easy for me I recommend: ceviche, lomo saltado, pisco sour read more

Diego G.

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2 years ago

Ambiance was amazing, with it translating very well on the presentation for the plates The food looks as good as it tastes and this is a must when in Sarasota! read more

Ali G.

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2 years ago

Incredible experience real peruvian cuisine Excellent service and really modern decoration Best food in the whole state read more

Maripi M.

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1 year ago

EXTRAORDINARY the food is tasty, fresh, and is it a real peruvian food. You must try!!

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