Very nice place. The service was good.friendly and knowledgeable server. We sat outside since I t was a beautiful day out. They offer indoor seating which seem a bit more white table cloth. For lunch I had the snapper and shrimp. It was delicious. Will come back for dinner read more

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I haven't been here in a really long time and last time I dined on the patio, but this time inside. We arrived 30 minutes early of our reservation in the hopes of having a drink at the bar, but the bar was filled with diners. This seems to be the new trend everywhere we go. Even more disappointing because we couldn't get happy hour prices for our drink because we were seated at a table. Our server was very friendly and quickly took our drink order. The list of cocktails and wines is extensive. I settled on a hibiscus infused cocktail with guava juice and lemonade. For me it was way too sweet. The menu is varied, but definitely geared toward seafood. There are no daily specials as the menu changes daily. I settled on a Caesar salad and the crab cakes. While waiting for my salad we were served salmon pate with some crackers and also fresh warm bread. Both were very good. My salad looked very nice and was good too. We waited a longer than normal time for our entrees. My crab cakes were just ok. Yes, there was tons of crab and little filler, but they were dry and the sauce on the side only helped a bit. read more

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Food was good Nice service Noise level was acceptable Lighting was good - no glaring lights We were seated promptly read more

This is an exceptional spot for seafood in the area. We had amazing service and highest quality fish dishes! We enjoyed the oysters, swordfish,sea bass, snapper, and bouillabaisse and finished with the amazing trio of desserts. All of it was so so tasty. Our waitress Kristen was incredible!!! Drink were also so great here. Highly recommend read more

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Everything was bad. High prices with bad service and even worse management is a recipe for disaster. Food was terrible and it was obviously pre cooked and heated. My wife's salad had so much dressing it was wilded. Called for the manager and it was apparent why the place is so bad. He could have cared less about a customer. Will never be back and will be sure to tell everyone I know. read more

I am surprised the reviews aren't higher! We had a great experience here today with my family. The staff was very accommodating. We had a large party with kids and wanted a table away from the crowds and they let us pick any table and even let us move underneath the heaters. Ambiance inside seemed to be more upscale. We sat outside and felt more relaxed. Great Bloody Mary's, fried calamari and warm fresh bread with butter. Fish (grouper) and chips were outrageous. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

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This place was so perfect right in the circle, the food was perfect. The waitress introduced us to some amazing dishes we never had. The service was great and the ambience was classy and chic and definitely cool place to hang out. read more

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We've been going here for valentines day for years but Went here for this Valentine's Day and the valentines menu left much to be desired. Everything with truffle and just nothing exciting. The bisque was delicious as usual but the stone crab was frozen and the new "reimagined" crème brûlée was awful. Mind you, it was 300 dollars so I would expect much better quality. Stick to Shore, or any of the other nice restaurants in the area. read more

Crab and Fin - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

What an amazing place . We came to Sarasota just go look around and really was pleased to find this wonderful place for lunch'. So elegant and excellent service . Couldn't ask for a better atmosphere and all around excellent experience. read more

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I have no complaints other than an uninspiring dessert menu. We started with a dozen oysters from Canada and Maine. Fresh and cold and really yummy! Caesar salad was exactly what a Caesar salad should be, light, fresh and dressed appropriately. I had the grilled Grouper and it was amazing! I'm from NY and it's not common on menus in the northeast so this was a treat. My wife had the whole yellowtail snapper . Both extremely fresh and flavorful. The only thing I would say is that the fried snapper could have been seasoned more. But I rather add salt than have it over seasoned. Service was good. A 4-5 star experience with the fresh fish and oysters as the star performers. read more

Crab and Fin - Fried yellowtail snapper. - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We're there twice yesterday, going back tonight for dinner great, service and ambience. Highly recommended.

Martha's Vineyard salad was excellent. Perfect balance of ingredients. Raspberry vinaigrette was the perfect complement. I had arctic salmon on top and my wife went with chicken which she liked. The salmon was one of the best I have had. Cooked medium ( so many places overcook it) our server explained they get fresh fish every day and know not to overcook it. She was very knowledgeable. Unfortunately no pics. Sat outside and it beautiful out. They had someone playing guitar which was great read more

This place came highly recommended for a lunch in st Armand's. The venue is beautiful. Service was perfect yet I don't think the waiter knows what horseradish is. My husband ordered a Bloody Mary and when asked if it had horseradish, he was told no. Came with a ton of horseradish. We decided to split the tuna with cold vermicelli noodles and the Cobb salad. I loved the tuna, seared perfectly with a ton of flavour. Cobb salad on the other hand was beyond boring. So we ordered chicken to throw on top. The smell of the burnt grilled chicken was so intense my husband thought the chicken was bad. Worse 27.00 Cobb salad I've ever had. I can't believe we spent 27.00 bucks for that. We're not from the area so I can't imagine I would ever go back but I would highly recommend it. Just don't order the Cobb. read more

Crab and Fin - Before lunch drinks - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Second time coming to this restaurant over the 4th of July holiday. Our server off the bat was attentive and friendly - only comment is that we frequently had to ask for more water. Drinks took a long time to come out, which was AFTER we got our appetizers and ate them all. I ordered the espresso martini, which I unfortunately did not enjoy at all. Too bitter but also too creamy at the same time. What saved this place from getting 3 stars was their food -- their salmon dish was phenomenal. The steak and potatoes with caramelized onions an easy 10/10. Also highly recommend the tuna. Overall, a solid place with a few flaws that could be fixed. Willing to try them again! read more

Crab and Fin - Sashimi tuna - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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So glad I tried a new place for me while on vacation, from the host to the bartender everyone was very nice and enjoyed the look of the place Food was excellent had the shrimp cocktail app, then the grouper sandwich for lunch washed them down with the Pineapple Drop and the Delicious Tropicanahattan read more

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We met friends at this restaurant while visiting Longboat Key. They dine here quite frequently as they live near St Armands Circle. The restaurant is a two-floor restaurant with plenty of seating and also an outdoor patio on the street. We were seated upstairs, unfortunately as it had no ambience as the first floor. I wish I could remember our servers name because he was excellent, a tall young man who was engaging and friendly. He brought us a smoked fish spread with crackers as a little starter. Our friend ordered the crepes aubergine for the table, which was eggplant rollatini with mozzarella, romano, and marinara - very good. The menu changes daily depending on the fish they catch. So of course we ordered fish when it's caught the same day that we're about to eat it. My hubby had the grouper and I had the branzino. The fish was cooked perfectly and we really enjoyed our choices. However, the grouper was a very small portion. As a person who weighs her food because I am on Weight Watchers, it looked like it wasn't even 6oz. Pricey for the portion. It was served with roasted rainbow carrots which were so good because hubby shared. My branzino was delicious, but I had a few bones that were missed when filleting the fish. Overall, it was a great dining experience and I loved that the restaurant offers fresh fish daily. I would request a table on the first floor, though. read more

Crab and Fin - Branzino - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Meh. Met w friends visiting from out of state . No beer list ?! Nope . We asked what kind of local crafts they had - ' Stella ' he said walking away - aka the Budweiser of Belgium . Disappointed . We got his attention : "local IPA's " we inquired . Hazy high wire - well ok . How much ? Who knows ?! Maybe they're free . Because - ya know - no list no price. Sushi app was ok and a good little taste for two - not four . Calamari was eh . Overcooked and lacked presentation . Blah . My shrimp pasta w crabmeat etc was pretty good - and a good enough portion to take some too. My wife enjoyed her shrimp and grits too . This is a case of tourist central/ great location / hey - don't let the door hit ya on the way out... an ok place but nothing at least that night felt special - company aside ! read more

Stopped in with family for dinner. Food was outstanding, drinks great and service excellent. Nice place for a special dinner.

Hubby and I dined here twice during this trip. First, we came for dinner. It's a great restaurant with a great ambiance. There's plenty of outdoor seating as well. The indoor has 2 huge dining sections. Our first waiter, Rio, presented the menu and recommendations excellently. He juggled a few tables and didn't forget to always check on our table. We ordered the octopus for a start. Wow! This octopus woke me up. I was getting tired from shelling at the beach. I should have caught it myself, but I was too afraid to go too far out in the sea to fight with the octopus. Then I had filet mignon, and Hubby had a pork chop, but he wasn't crazy about it. However, I liked my dish. This night's winner went to the octopus! We came back for lunch with a friend the next day. Our waiter of the day was Alexandro. He was happy and energized. We ordered calamari for an appetizer. It was perfect. Then, I ordered snapper and shrimp from the lunch menu. My dish was excellent, and I thought I would try again when we return in December. Again, Hubby said he didn't make a good decision ordering for himself. He ordered fish and chips, thinking the place would have the best fish and chips, but that's ok, I let him try my dish and he loved it. Our friend had Scottish salmon that looked so delicious too. I may try that next time. Alejandro liked seeing my empty plate ha! Overall, I gave the place two thumbs up! The lunch menu plus the octopus were my favorites. Excellent service, food, and ambiance. Stay open please! Thanks! read more

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If you are in St Armand circle there are many choices for the restaurants but this is a good spot for fresh seafood. Try their octopus it is very tender and good spices. Muscles were fresh and a good Caesar salad. Weather is amazing in Sarasota in the beginning of March! Sit outside and enjoy! read more

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Had an amazing meal at Crab & Fin! We ordered the scallops, wahoo & tempura shrimp dish, and the foie gras two ways--everything was packed with flavor. The scallops were tiny but perfectly cooked, the wahoo was super fresh, and the tempura shrimp had the perfect crunch. The foie gras was a nice surprise, super rich and delicious. Service was great, and the vibe was just right. I also love that they have a constantly rotating menu every day. Definitely coming back! read more

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My tuna was outstanding! My husband got the halibut and was a bit underwhelmed. His risotto was thick and paste-like, not creamy at all. Service was great. Tabitha kept our drinks full and was attentive. Ambiance was cool, casual but nice and not too loud Peanut butter pie was Delicious. read more

Crab and Fin - Gulf Yellowfin Tuna - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We have been coming to Crab and Fin for years. And we always get the seafood tower (it used to be a tower and used to be served with fingerling potatoes and veggies). It's changed over the years to this large plate. We still get it bc the King crab is wonderful. But it was much better years ago. Last nite's clams were really fishy, the oysters were OK and the cocktail shrimp were overcooked. We had an 8 pm reservation on a Friday nite. The restaurant was lively and seemed packed inside. There were a few empty tables outside (which are first come first serve), and live music with a pianist outside. Our experience last nite was meh. Our server didn't talk about where the oysters were from and we had to request bread. She did recommend the desserts which were good. We will probably just get the king crab next time. There is smoked salmon spread/crackers as a welcome snack when you are seated. read more

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belated birthday dinner!!! started at bar with a wonderful happy hour 1/2 price drinks and discounted appetizers. for dinner i had the halibut and my husband ordered stuffed lobster tail. cooked perfectly! Lizzy our server was very pleasant and presented with efficient and professional service. will return. ty. read more

Beautiful ambience and great service. The menu i looked at online was not the menu they had. They change it everyday, so I had to change my order. Husband got the whole snapper which was very good. The New England clam chowder was among the best. The eggplant rollotini was yummy but small, even as an appetizer. read more

Crab and Fin - Whole snapper - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

This has plenty of reviews already, but I added our pics. This is a nice, slightly upper scale restaurant in the heart of Armand's circle. Service was awesome. Drinks were great, we ordered the ultimate Bloody Mary and the Tito's strawberry lemonade. Highly recommend the gazpacho. Very bright and flavorful. read more

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Crab and Fin is an upscale restaurant right in the heart of St Armand's circle. It's larger than it seems, with outdoor seating, a nice inside bar and an upstairs (I didn't venture up there). Being an upscale place, service was very good and our booth was very comfortable. We brought our own special bottle of wine and paid the $20 corking fee. I had the scallops, which were surprisingly tiny, but good. The overall portions of our meals were fairly small as well. As they're going for the upscale feel, pricing matched as well. I'm glad we tried it, but don't think I'll try it again. read more

Go to this restaurant and ask for Lois H. She is the best waitress and will make sure your night is memorable and delicious! They have huge colossal stone crabs, great drinks, amazing food, and she brings the fantastic, fun vibes! read more

Crab and Fin - Stone crab - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Nice restaurant, came here on Sunday evening without reservation. Service was attentive and friendly. Amazing menu, I would eat every single item on a menu. Seafood and fish! They do have some chicken options as well. We had a salad and bisque to start, both were delicious. I had bouillabaisse which was amazing! They didn't have many options for non alcoholic cocktails. Also the vibe is a little for an older crowd, most people were way past retirement age and the place seems to fit that style. Basically it is not a modern hip style. It's more traditional. Overall great experience. read more

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Delicious meal. Crepes Aubergine as an appetizer was so very well liked by our table. Thinly sliced with cheese oozing out. Enjoyed it so quickly that we didn't even snap a pic! Each dish was beautifully presented and so tasty. Our whole party enjoyed our meal. We ate inside- which was a nice reprieve from the busy St Armand crowd... but- I wouldn't sneeze at sitting outside on a beautiful night with their pianist.... read more

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Shockingly bad! The halibut was beyond dry! The king crab was asked to be served warm and it was cold. The sides were wrong on 1 entree. The lobster crab bisque was barely warm. The crab bake was mostly filler and burnt. The waiter served the wine halfway through the meal and brought my cocktail after I was finished Best item was the brownie! We will never come back and never recommend this waste of time and money! Horrible! read more

Went here on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon, patio seating was amazing especially with the shades drawn. Great drinks, I got the pineapple margarita and fantastic wine selection! Staff was great as well, attentive and kind. Menu is diverse so I think a big family would definitely find something for everyone, and it changes daily. Cedar salad was delicious as well as the bisque. They also have special pricing for early dinner which is great for a post beach dinner which is what we did. Unfortunately, out of a dozen clams a few of them were served dead and our crabs legs were served cold. I'm guessing the crab legs were frozen at some point because they were especially difficult to separate. Serving the crab legs cold might be a local thing but definitely not what I was expecting. Additionally, for a single set of legs, one side of the crab, was $34 with no side and no lemon. We enjoyed our experience overall and will definitely be back to enjoy more of the menu! read more

My family and I enjoyed an outstanding meal at Crab and Fin for my father's birthday. Crab and Fin restaurant has been open since 1978 in St, Armand's Circle and it's longevity speaks to how great it is. It is located right off the circle on S Boulevard of the Presidents at the corner of Fillmore Drive. There is street parallel parking ($1.50/hr.) or there is parking in a lot behind the restaurant for $1/hr. As we were a bit early for our reservation, we started out by getting some drinks/cocktails at the bar area while we waited for our table to be ready. Paul, the evening bartender, was most excellent, as he was attentive, personable, and even offered suggestions. He crafted a delicious old fashioned complete with burnt brown sugar (to which he adjusted the amount per requested). He also suggested an awesome red blend from Tuscany, Casadei. We also had mussels and baked oysters appetizers which were delectable. The mussels sat in a white wine broth with garlic, red onions, and small diced tomatoes and was accompanied by a piece of focaccia. The baked oysters were delicious and something I most definitely will get whenever I return. Before dinner we were served with a delightful bread basket full of warm house made bread. Not only were there white rolls served, there was also a darker bread. The bread was pillowy and light in texture and was a nice addition to the meal. I selected (per endorsement from our fantastic waiter Micheal) the crab cake meal and it came with a jasmine rice, corn salsa, and vegetable medley. I really enjoyed the crab cakes and accompaniments and very much enjoyed the salad that came preceding the meal being served. The pinenuts were a nice and unusual addition to the salad and it was dressed very nicely. Micheal was most attentive throughout our meal and when requested he really took the task seriously and thoughtfully took the most awesome picture of my family and I while seated at the table. We were so nicely surprised with a birthday dessert in honor my father's birthday. It was a fudgy molten cake on a cookie crust with dollops of whipped cream and strawberries with a candle standing upright on the plate (the bottom of candle wax had been melted and affixed onto the plate). All in all we had a really delightful meal. Thanks, Crab and Fin! We will be back! read more

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Excellent. Nice variety. Great oysters tasted fresh. Large portions. Good ambiance. Recommended.

I loved this restaurant and still do for the service and atmosphere however if you or your date are vegetarian, you better pick another place. They used to have a great egg plant appetizer which could substitute as a meal. Unfortunately, I found out today they took it off of the menu. Boo I wish they would bring it back. read more

A bad experience after years of good ones has cost them my business. I have eaten at the Crab & Fin in St. Armand's Circle for many years and have always recommended it to friends. The seafood was always top-notch, the service exceptional, and the ambiance excellent. After today, however, they have lost my business forever. At lunch, on my server's recommendation, I ordered the Alaskan King Crab & Shrimp Quesadilla for lunch. The order arrived and was well plated. When I cut into it, though, I could not detect any crab meat. I lifted the top of the quesadilla and saw several small, overcooked shrimp. I called the server over and asked him politely where the crab was. He replied, "Would you like to send it back?" I said I did not want to offend the chef, but I would like to have the crab that I had ordered. The waiter seemed quite uncertain and finally said he would bring it to the chef. He returned a few minute later and said: "I spoke with the line chef and the manager. This order is made with measured ingredients. It has 2 oz of crab meat." I said to him, "And, yet, you saw with your own eyes that there was no crab meat in it." He replied, "Well ... there was a bit ..." He then said, "If they remake it, it will be the same. I am sorry, this is beyond my ability to correct." I said, "That may be true, but it is not beyond the kitchen's ability to correct. All they have to do is add some crab." He offered me another dish, but, by that time, my lunch companion had nearly finished eating her meal. I said that if the kitchen was unwilling to remedy the problem, then I would not be ordering anything else. We paid our remaining bill and left. It was surprising to me that after years of dining at the Crab & Fin: 1. The manager did not come to make things right, or even to speak with me personally. 2. That an order claiming to be crab-based would have little or no crab meat in it. (A normal serving of crab meat is 4 - 6 oz. This order claimed to have 2 oz, but, if this was so, it was not visible.) 3. That the kitchen was unwilling to add some crab to make the $34 dish properly and as advertised. The Crab & Fin has taken a bad turn. It is a pity that I will no longer be able to recommend them. For a better and far more reliable dining experience, I recommend Columbia's Restaurant, a few doors down. The food is exceptional and the staff ALWAYS put their clients first. read more

Delicious seafood , and soups are best we've ever had! Cute location and the service was outstanding!

I went to the bar & it wasn't busy( it was 4:30 pm on Wednesday) there were 3 people behind the bar. 1 gave me my menus never bother to ask if I wanted a drink! Then sat there few more minutes while they walked past me numerous times. Still nothing... I finally got up & left!! That was pathetic service!! Only reason I gave a maybe is because last time service was ok. But seriously leaning towards a NO!! read more

Welcome back Crab and Fin! Still a great option for dining on the circle. The remodel after the hurricane was well done. Inside and out Crab and Fin is a great spot for drinks and/ or dinner. The service was good as well. The food was good, but not great. We ordered the duck and prime rib. I ordered the prime rib, but was informed they didn't have any au jus... That's a bummer, you need au jus with prime rib especially if it's not juicy. Most places cook prime rib ahead of time and reheat to order which causes it to dry out alittle. Over all a good night at Crab and Fin read more

We had a small celebratory meal with close friends in the Lido room. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. Our special occasion celebration was a complete success. I look forward to returning for lunch or dinner sometime soon. read more