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.

The food and service was terrific!…read more We chose to eat outside today and there was a lone fly we swatted at. The super attentive owner placed this small device which prevented this lone fly from spoiling our late lunch. What a great beach seafood spot!

Absolutely terrible experience. I honestly don't know how this food made it out of the kitchen…read more The "smash burger" wasn't even smashed. It was basically just a regular burger pretending to be something it wasn't. The grouper was advertised as stuffed, but there was absolutely nothing stuffed about it. The nachos were somehow even worse--bland, disappointing, and nowhere near what we expected. The food was so bad that my Nana opened a beer after 20 years. That should tell you everything you need to know. We came here expecting a good meal and left wondering how this place is still serving food. Save your money and go somewhere else.

Always good food here and it's one of my kids favorites. We also stayed for the karaoke at the…read moreSniki Tiki, which was definitely....um entertaining. Laura, our waitress was amazing at Sniki Tiki.

First time at Captain Curt's. There isn't a soul around that doesn't know this place. The…read morerestaurant was packed and extremely loud. But it was a fun place and I could see lots of locals hang out here. The food was good. The crabcake burger was OK. Not sure what I was expecting it to be, but it didn't meet those expectations. Maybe too much bread. Our server was nice. She came around several times made sure our drinks were refilled.

The food is always amazing but we sat outside by the water and my family has millions of bites on…read moreour bodies from bugs outside. The bugs hurt when they bite could barely enjoy the meal due to this

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

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.

We are visiting from a landlocked state and we are on a mission to try as many seafood places as we…read morecan while we are here. My parents raved about Walt's and how wonderfully fresh it is, and we were excited to try. We were brought some smoked white fish spread to start out. I am not huge on smoked fish spreads but I did really enjoy it. We got the ceviche and hush puppies to start. I wouldn't get the ceviche again (shrimp and some white fish I don't remember), but the hush puppies were very interesting and we did enjoy them. For my entree I got the snow crab legs with the recommended seasoning. This was a great move. I loved the crab and with the seasoning it came with I didn't feel like I needed to use a ton of butter. My husband got the triple tail, being one of the day's featured fish. We weren't in love with it, but it was our first time trying triple tail so maybe we could've gotten something else. The atmosphere is great, with the fish market right there in the restaurant. There's a nice waiting area with bar access where you can even get some appetizers. The staff was cool and attentive. Would definitely come back to dine or shop!

I had a great experience at this establishment! Wade, Danny, and Noah were absolutely amazing! I…read morewill definitely come back.

Excellent Food Service and Ambience. We are definitely going back. We love Siesta Key this was our…read moresecond time there and our first time having dinner at Summer House Steak!

Another staple of our time in siesta key is hitting up the siesta key oyster bar. Ironic cuz I…read moredon't eat oysters I'm simply there for the smash burgers. Skob is always packed. Always. But there's a reason behind this. The owner is on site quite a bit it's nice to see him. While the place certainly has quite a few miles on it mostly because it keeps getting beat up during hurricanes it bounces back. Feel free to bring a dollar and staple a dollar to the ceiling or if you're a copper firefighter bring your patch and they will hang it proudly. When I'm on vacation I like my food very simple. A simple double smashburger and fries 100% does me in. For servers are definitely all smiling another staple and not really an expectation but I'm so glad to see it. My wife got a chicken quesadilla not really adventurous again for the same reason. The beers are cold the servers are beautiful and everything is right with the world when I can sit down at siesta key oyster bar.

It's very busy because it's very popular. The food is okay it isn't AMAZING. Drinks are good. They…read morehave a dog friendly patio but keep in mind if it rains alot of it is outside They also have live music which is great. They do a oyster happy hour too I got a lobster tail for 35$ didn't come with any sides or butter. Our server was awesome. Very attentive.

We have been looking for a placce that served Seafood Boil Buckets. Finally found one! Don't let…read morethe area fool you this place is a gem! The food was very delicious. So many things to chose from. You can choose whatever you want in your pot. Seasoning can be mild, spicy, very spicy. Cajon, Lemon butter etc.

I came into town from California and was in the mood for some crab. After consulting Yelp, I walked…read morea half hour from my hotel to Juicy Seafood. It was well worth it! For less than $50, I got 1 lb of snow crab, 1 lb of blue crab, potatoes, corn, bottled water, and fried rice. The crab was cooked to perfection -- the meat was easy to remove from the shell and was delicious. They gave me a bib and plenty of napkins. There were 3 single diners (including myself) dining-in while I was there. So I wasn't the only one to satiate a crab craving solo! There were a bunch of people who got their orders to-go also. They are running a special for 10% off orders over $20 through June 30, 2026. Come visit this awesome place!

I'm slightly ashamed to admit that I've lived here for over a year and somehow completely slept on…read morethis place. Thanks to the recommendation of a total stranger, my husband and I finally checked it out earlier this week. Naturally, I had already done my due diligence by reading approximately 22 million Yelp reviews and looking at pics before walking in. I'd narrowed down my choices, but after chatting with our server, I went with the lobster burger. First of all- who decided to put the words lobster and burger together? It sounded confusing. And possibly unappetizing. Turns out, I owe whoever invented it an apology. The sweet server swiftly delivered a buttery brioche bun stuffed with big chunks of lobster, crisp lettuce, and a juicy tomato. I also requested a side of melted butter because...obviously. I feel like if there's lobster involved, melted butter is non-negotiable. Crispy fries rounded out the meal, and it was so ridiculously good that I pretty much unintentionally halted all dinner conversation to enjoy the party in my mouth. My husband ordered the ahi tacos with a side of duck fat fries. He inhaled every last bite of the tacos. They were piled high with fresh ahi and all the fixings, and the duck fat fries were rich and savory perfection- crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, exactly as fries should be. The restaurant itself is pretty small, with just a handful of tables inside plus some outdoor seating. I can definitely see this place being packed during peak hours and high season, so plan accordingly. We'll absolutely be back sooner than later.

Service was wonderful and attentive Great draft list (12…read morebeers on tap) I had a Michelob Amber Bock and a Czech Pilsner (both tasty) The food was very good. The duck fries were amazing and the Steakhouse burger was tasty. My lady had one of their island bowls with shrimp and she enjoyed it. I can't say anything negative about this place. If I want to nitpick the establishment is located inside a strip mall and wedged in the corner between Birkenstock and a cafe. It is very small with inside seating for approximately 20 people and has some outdoor space as well. All in all a great place and worth going to.

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.

We were really looking forward to dining at Owen's Fish Camp, but unfortunately our experience was…read moreincredibly disappointing. Our party of 10 waited nearly two hours for the only table that could accommodate us. We understood the wait and didn't expect special treatment, but what was frustrating was the complete lack of communication or problem-solving from the staff while much of the inside dining area appeared to be sitting empty. Once we were finally seated, things only got worse. We waited another 30 minutes without a single server acknowledging our table. No one greeted us, brought water, or even let us know someone would be with us shortly. After going back to the hostess stand to ask if someone could please assist us, we still received no service. After waiting over two and a half hours between the wait for a table and the lack of service, our entire party made the difficult decision to leave without eating. We understand that restaurants have busy nights, and delays happen. What was most disappointing wasn't the wait itself, it was the lack of communication, urgency, and customer service. We hope management takes this feedback seriously because no guests should have this experience.