This locally owned seafood restaurant has a lot of options and a unique menu for the area. It's welcoming, yet nice and unpretentious. The outdoor portion was recently remodeled and looks awesome! There is plenty of parking surrounding the restaurant and adjacent, as it is nestled into the front end of a shopping area. We had a most enjoyable meal and experience at Madfish Grill. Service and food quality were top notch, not to mention we had a specialty from New England you cannot find most places, fried clam strips. I am picky with fried food and do not get it often and the clam strips we dined on as an appetizer had a light batter and were a real treat. It was a Tuesday and we opted for something off their Taco Tuesday special menu--fresh-made chips and guacamole to start were excellent. I really enjoyed my bowl I got as a meal, the ingredients were fresh and the combination of flavors were on point. My dining partner ordered a fish sandwich that was generously portioned and made out of a fish you traditionally only find in New England. Our server, her name sadly escapes me, was really excellent and on top of our orders, refilling water and drinks, and our requests. She has been there for fifteen years she relayed to us when I asked, which is a testament to what type of place this is. If you're looking for solid seafood in a nice atmosphere check out Madfish Grill. They have lots of specials and features to check out that can give you new options for every visit. I will return for sure to try more of the menu! read more

See all

The selling point for Madfish Grill is definitely the atmosphere. It is a nice place for people to get together and enjoy seafood. The service is great. They have a good variety of drinks as well. Calling for a reservation is a good idea because Madfish is popular with locals and snowbirds. The food at Madfish Grill is nice. They use fresh ingredients and they bring complimentary bread that is tasty. My favorite dish to order here is the honey-glazed salmon. However, I don't feel like the food justifies the price. Madfish is more expensive than most restaurants in Sarasota, but the food is not necessarily of a higher quality than what you may buy at a cheaper seafood restaurant in town. read more

Madfish Grill - Crab deviled eggs - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I had the Nantucket roll with the onion rings. The boss had the Cobb salad. The roll was good. It's not worth the upcharge for the onion rings. The salad was a standard fare. Service was good Overall we had a good lunch, nothing memorable but okay. read more

A very pleasant interior with better than average service. However, we were disappointed in the food. The stir-fry bowl was flavorful, but was a very small portion. The fish and chips was disappointing. Neither the fish nor the French fries were crispy, and the Cole slaw was terrible. read more

Just want to give a shout out for this restaurant off I 75 at Bee Ridge on Cattlemen going south about a 1/2 mile down on the left. Mostly a fish place but they have other stuff. I love the fish tacos with the black bean/rice with sour cream. It's under $20 which in this economy is great and it's good. Good service and a low key place. You need to check it out. read more

Madfish Grill - Fish tacos with black bean/ rice with sour cream. - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Paid this place another visit and I can safely say they redeemed themselves. I ordered a sea as from the special menu and it was so good, tender and flavorful. Quesadilla salad still rocks and you just can't go wrong with bang shrimp. Yum! read more

See all

Always on point! Great fresh seafood, and super nice people! I love Madfish! I'm lucky to have this great place in my neighborhood!

Well we did go back at the suggestion of friends. But this really is the last time. My husband's coco grouper was overcooked, as was my dish. There are too many options in the Sarasota area that are WAY better than this place. read more

Had lunch at MFG and it was pretty good...had the 1/2 sandwich and salad lunch special (Cuban sandwich) and as mentioned they were pretty good...service was excellent (didn't care for my iced tea and she replaced it with a Coke Zero) the ambiance is nice, we would go back and try other menu items (maybe for dinner) read more

Celebrated a Birthday Everything about MadFish Grill is Always A Treat. SERVICE waiters A+PLUS!!! FOOD is Always DELICIOUS Place very Clean & Inviting! 1st time having Salmon and I didnt know there's 2 sizes Wish there was another location near port charlotte FL.. We will be Back!!! read more

See all

SLAPPED IN THE FACE, That's how I felt when we left Madfish on Saturday afternoon. I have been there before, with my sister, my friends, and other family members. We've celebrated birthdays and other special occasions there. Saturday the 11th, my sister and I went in for a late lunch after shopping. I ask for the rest of my meal to go. When we got in the car, I realized I had forgotten it. I did not expect the way I was treated. The female manager told me I never ask for it to go, and I had two choices. One, dig through the trash or wait however ever long until they could make another one. (Which she said twice) Dig through the trash??? No, I'm sorry about the inconvenience, what can we do to make this right. She was literally yelling at me so loudly, the people behind me could hear her. We will never be back, not my family, not my friends and not two couples who heard he and left, gave me their name and phone numbers, they couldn't believe it either. My receipt for 103.09(without the tip) shows we cashed out at 3;52PM. I didn't get the female managers name, but I have never been so embarrassed and truly felt like she slapped me in the face. If she is that angry about someone saying they didn't have the food, they ordered and paid for, and ask to take it home, and basically calling me a liar, I can dig through the trash. I have never been talked to or treated like this in a restaurant and never will be again. Past unacceptable, and I will be reposting this wherever I can so other people will ever have to experience this. read more

This was definitely a pleasant find in our travels. Polite staff, very attentive. Love the food choices. Many things on the menu that I really wish to try. We ended up each getting a cup of soup the lobster bisque quite thick very tasty, the corn crab chowder again delicious. We then shared the coconut grouper fingers. They were cooked to perfection and really good. We also split a Caesar salad, which was very good. They do a very reasonable cork fee, which allowed us to bring our own wine. Can't wait to return and try some other variety things on the menu. read more

We're in Sarasota again and this time we're staying in a Home To suites right off of the Ridge tonight. It was getting late and we felt like we hadn't had enough to eat today so we looked for a place for dinner and I found this place six minutes away I like the name but I like the food even better. My wife and I shared the house salad with mango dressing and some kind of crunchy wasn't quite croutons. I don't know what it was. They were strips very good and then we shared bourbon, salmon with spinach that had garlic mixed in and also broccoli. The waitress was a sweet girl and the proprietor when I called to see if the seating was also very nice so I can't say anything bad about this place it's an easy five star. read more

See all

our Wednesday night date night this past week took us to Mad Fish Grill, where we had two of their special Wednesday night dinners. I had chicken piccata, and my wife had chicken marsala. Both servings were generous and excellent to taste, and the grilled chicken was tender, and together with the sauce was delicious. Our waiter was Kevin and he was exceptional, attentive efficient, and very pleasant. The ambience is a little noisy because of the Wednesday night specials so most every seat was being occupied many cashing in on the pasta specials. We will definitely consider going back maybe try the lasagna which looked delicious. read more

The good: The service was excellent! The hostess and person who took our order was so quick and efficient at seating us and tending to our needs and questions. I tried the fish and chips as well as a variety of tacos (we came on a Tuesday so we were in the mood for them). Fish and chips come in two varieties: cod and haddock. I had haddock based on the server's personal preference and it was yummy and freshly fried. I was able to replace the fries with asparagus which was cooked and seasoned nicely. The tartar sauce was the perfect accompaniment to the fish. The restaurant was spacious and had indoor and outdoor seating options. There were plenty of spots available when we came. It was clean as well. The tacos were tasty and well seasoned. They take reservations online, have a happy hour and have Mother's Day specials. They offer gift cards too. The bad: I wish the portion of slaw that came with the fish and chips was larger! The interesting: My mother-in-law recommended this spot and came here with us her second time. read more

Madfish Grill - Grouper fish n chips - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

See all

I went here for dinner on a work trip with a colleague . Even though she's from about 40 min away (aka not in this area often) she had no idea about this place except good location and good reviews. When we arrived (Tuesday night) the inside part was pretty packed so they offered to sit us right away outside which, with the beautiful weather was a no brainer. Food was really good. I ordered the fish tacos and loved them. The service was very nice and quick. I would go back read more

First visit back in 2 years we decided to try again. I definitely think they made positive change's. Looks like a new menu and the food we had was delicious I'm honestly shocked I'm saying that. Our waiter, he was super friendly and attentive. We got the 28 day dry aged burgers with truffle fries and appetizer was the rice egg rolls. Very good experience I think we will be back :) read more

Madfish Grill - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

My opinion of MadFish varies from time to time. There are things I Love about MadFish and things I'm slightly disappointed about. Their Taco Tuesday specials are very good. The tacos, the margaritas, the apps are very good and quite reasonable. Most of the seafood I've had has been very good. I've never had anything bad but a few things have been just average. The service varies from server to server. Some are great and some are just ok. All in all, I really enjoy going here and I will definitely be back. read more

I'd have a lot more to say if I'd actually got some food and some service. 2:50PM Thursday. Went in to get lunch. Sat at a high top in the bar next to a table with two women finishing lunch. No other customers. The server was busy chatting with them. She did not look at me, say hello or anything, and carried on chatting. She then walked right past to me get something from the kitchen and then walked past me again without any eye contact. Carried on chatting with her friends. She was 2 feet away from me. I waited...am I invisible? Yup, must be. Next thing her friend called someone on her cell and then handed the server the phone where she proceeded to talk loudly about her upcoming bridal shower plans. She paid zero attention to me or a guy who came in and sat at the bar while this was going on. Oh, he did get a hello and knew her name, but that was all he got she did not go over to serve him either....Seemed like there was nobody else around actually 'working'. Meanwhile I had no menu no water no nothing, perhaps because I was invisible. So after 6 or 8 minutes of this treatment I ran out of patience. I got up to leave and as I stepped past her (still yapping to her friends) I said very loudly, 'well I guess I'll get lunch somewhere else then!!' Jeez!' That's the first time the server had looked at me the whole visit. Not a word tho, just a 'shocked' look. She deliberately ignored me so that she could chat with her pals and wondered why I walked out? So rude. I was in the biz for many years and management would not have put up with this nonsense for one minute. I had a similar encounter here a few months ago when I was very ungraciously refused service because it was slow and they wanted to close early. It was 7:15. Chain restaurants are usually pretty strict about keeping to their business hours so as not to piss off the customers who go there to spend money during their posted hours. I'm done with Madfish and their very sad lack of enthusiasm and rude customer service. read more

Tried Madfish again, VERY disappointing. STAY AWAY...the short older women servicer continues to be.... rude whenever we have been there! We do not see how their business will NOT suffer from the poor service and management. The ethics and standards that we witness are not desirable. The atmosphere was unsettling seeing so many unhappy patrons. As well as a patron having hair in their food. Madfish...in Sarasota has definitely gone "MAD"!!! Apparently from reading other reviews we are not the only ones that have seen/experienced this. Do the owners know what is happening? There might be a lot of fish in the sea. But, RED TIDE has HIT Madfish. read more

I read an article today about deceptive tipping practices have become more common. reminded me of a time I went to Mad Fish Grill. They added a tip of 20% automatically, and I did not know that and left another tip. Beware of their practices and they may be acknowledging it now. Also have had unfortunately, a short, older woman bartender continued to be very rude, every time we have gone in to have a relaxing dinner. My recommendation don't go.... just a very bad atmosphere to dine out.. Too many other wonderful places to go in Sarasota. read more

It was a lovely coastal vibe with elegance! Our food was hot, fresh, and delicious. Coconut grouper was spot on, haddock fish and chips were seasoned well. Our waiter Ronny H. was very attentive and made our experience even the more enjoyable. read more

This place is amazing from brunch (get the Myakka Benny), lunch (chicken tacos), and dinner (nearly anything, chef's weekend updates never fail)! The service is elite (Jenna, Jon, Rita, Kevin, Becky, to name a few)!!!! It is a hometown favorite! Don't sell yourself short!!! read more

First of all they have Connecticut rolls here. That's all i needed to see on the menu i was sold. In this part of Florida you can't find these often. They didn't disappoint, warm buttery goodness! I will be back to try the other menu items. Very much a chef inspired establishment. read more

The services provided by Joe was worse than discovering hair in the appetizer's sauce and a long strand of hair under the plate. When we mentioned it, he said "okay". There was no sorry that happened or I'll let the kitchen staff or mgr know. We asked for new silverware and his body language suggested it bothered him. After watching his nonverbal behavior, I decided against eating anything else. We asked for the check and he brought it right away but disappeared with my card for over 9-10 minutes. I then walked near the registers to film out of fear that he was doing more than processing the bill with it. Thankfully, 1-2 servers found him in back with the card already run. They asked how was everything and I informed them that there was hair in the appetizer and he never apologized. As we prepared to leave, he "thanked us for coming" and said "take care". Perhaps it's why his karma resulted in him spilling a beverage on other guests at a table. If we were dine again, there's no way I'd allow him to serve me. To be fair, I think he prefers certain customers over others. I wasn't his type. Another example is, we didn't receive appetizer plates. I asked for them after we dropped off the app, and he brought one "1" when there were two of us. However, he brought 3 to a table of 3, without being asked and before their apps arrived. See the pic for yourself. Ambience - 3/5 Prices - 4/5 Service (Joe) 1/5 Food 4/5 Value for the money 4/5 "All invited doesn't mean ALL are welcome". read more

See all

My wife and I were staying on Anna Maria Island and a hurricane came through, so we were evacuated. We went to Sarasota off of I-75 for a few days. Madfish was a one mile walk and we decided to chance it. Bad idea. We got poured on during the walk back. What are you going to do? It's life. Our server was super nice and I ordered the grouper sandwich and a cubano to take home for dinner. The grouper was super flakey and nice and they had a nice selection on local IPAs. Score. They even brought my wife a pitcher of Diet Coke for refills and gave her a refill as a take-away. I would definitely come back here again. The fries were good and there guests behind us that got the truffle version that looked fantastic! They looked super crispy! read more

Madfish Grill - Grouper sandwich with Circus City IPA and half Cubano with half side salad - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

See all

Food was just ok. Grouper junk was too hard to cut or chew. Carrots tasted like they had been reheated numerous times. Food took forever to come out of kitchen. Servers all were running around and sweating! read more

Stopped in on Cinco de Mayo, special menu, dinner. I had the Pollo Carbona and let me tell you it was quite a treat. Great place, great food and great service. read more

Madfish Grill - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

See all

Visiting the area and hopped over to Madfish Grill after reading the reviews. LOVE this place. We went 2 nights in a row. Salmon picccata was amazing on wed as was the salmon soba on Thursday. The bartender made French 75 with empress gin. New to me and was a subtle gin taste. We sat at the bar and then on the patio outside. Great food and a good price. Would definitely recommend. read more

Madfish Grill - French 75 - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Service and ambiance was fine. Food needs a lot of help. Defrosted precooked meals. Not a fan. I should also say that we did not order fish entrees. That shouldn't matter. read more

Coming back to our favorite tried and true place for a wonderful St Paddy's Day meal. Ordered the Corn Beef n Cabbage and Guinness Stew. Selected the Irish Iced Tea to wash the food down. Glad we were able to make it back. read more

Madfish Grill - MFG Chalkboard - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

The food is amazing and the numerous types of Old Fashion Drinks are also amazing!!! Rita is the best Mixologist around!! Her creativity is incredible! read more

We stopped here on a road trip. We stopped because they had hogfish on the menu. What I was served was NOT hogfish. It might have been tilapia or basa, but most definitely not hogfish. I paid $40 for overcooked filets of cheap junk fish. Won't be back. read more

We met friends for Brunch for my wife's birthday. The food, service and whole experience was second to none.Never disappointed

Loved the food here! Especially the egg rolls, great waiter and service. We plan to go back and try different menu items.

Poke Tuna Bowl was just perfect. Incredible drink list and wine offerings. Great place to stop for lunch or dinner. Great staff! Ty Sara and Kevin read more

Madfish Grill - Incredible whiskey selection! - Seafood Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Excellent Food, Excellent Service, Overall Amazing Experience would highly recommend. Environment is suitable for date night or family outing. read more

I met up to two friends for a girls' lunch. Our server was Kevin~he was so nice and attentive! One of my friends had never been in before and plans on going back soon! We all did the Pick 2 lunch special. Two of us had the chicken taco (I chose mine grilled), another had chicken salad. We all three did three different salads. We all agreed they were great. Freshly prepared. I highly recommend Madfish Grill for lunch or dinner (I've had fabulous dinners there too). Fun. Very clean. Support local!! read more

Great food and atmosphere and been going here for years. A great small business with great food and prices , nice to support and enjoy locally. read more

Had owners wife call my wife and I assholes for stopping in for a drink. Staff cool, food not fresh. Save your money.