It had been a few years since I had been to the Dry Dock, but, WOW,,, am I glad we paid a visit for…read moredinner last night! We decided to eat at a tabletop in the bar so we wouldn't have to wait for a table, even though the wait wasn't long. We received super-fast, courteous service from the moment we sat down. Leticia had water & menus on the table before we could blink. The bread with the whipped butter was superb! Our order was taken in a very timely manner. My wife had pasta with tomato basil sauce, stating it was tasty,,, and I ordered the fish 'n chips because my daughter had eaten there hours before us and said the fish was fresh & tasteful. I absolutely, 100% agree with her - best fish 'n chips I've had in quite awhile! Again, Leticia provided excellent service. A pet peeve of mine is a server that leaves you high & dry with your drink being empty, but not Leticia - she was spot-on, making sure my glass was full. David, the nice bartender with an impeccable handlebar mustache, stepped in to give her some assistance with bagging up our remaining food and delivering us the check. To top off our experience at Dry Dock, my wife had left her hat at the table, and David ran downstairs and out the door to return it to her. That's called paying attention to your customer's details! In this day & age, people are so quick to criticize and put down a business - I here to praise and spread the good word about our fabulous experience! Without a doubt, we'll be back again!

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

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.

So good! We've eaten at many spots over the years in the circle, but we always skipped Speaks. What…read morea mistake. We'll definitely be back. Fried calamari - light & crispy. Would I order it again? I've had better. My 12yo is obsessed with fried calamari so I would probably order it again because he'd ask for it. Seafood lasagna - very decadent & delicious. My 14yo son devoured it. He loves lobster bisque and the cream sauce for the lasagna tastes just like it. I would for sure order this again. Frutti di mare linguine - my 12yo ordered this and didn't care for it. The rest of the table enjoyed it. It's bursting with seafood. We brought the leftovers back for my oldest son and he loved it. I would order this again but with the spicy marinara instead of the sweet. Fried seafood basket - arguably the best fried seafood we've had our entire weeklong trip. My 14yo discovered that he loves fried clam strips. The seafood was crispy & juicy. My family said they'd order this again. Crispy eggplant napoleon - I loved this dish. My kids didn't touch it once they saw eggplant. I'll get this every time I come here. The service was great. My only knock would be we made reservations for upstairs dining for lunch, but when we arrived the hostess told us they don't open the upstairs until dinner. We reserved through Resy so I'm not letting that affect the rating. Great place to eat. Highly recommend!

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.

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

This place is a must-try in Sarasota / Siesta Key! Family-owned and operated, this had some of the…read morefreshest seafood we've had on our trip. And they have Ruby Reds! The waiter was extremely helpful and attentive and the interior of the restaurant was very harbor and fish market vibes. Again, you would never know looking from the exterior as the restaurant is nestled within a shopping center. Also, the best Key Lime pie in Florida!

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.

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.

We love Owen's and always make it a must when we travel to the area for the beach. It's always…read morebusy, so get there early or be prepared to wait. While waiting they have a great outdoor space with games and music, so it's really not to bad if you do have to wait. We always go for some sort of fish with the lemon butter caper sauce. I I had the scamp and my husband tried the triple tail. He said the scamp was definitely the better of the two, so he would get the scamp if you are on the fence. I love the fresh sides and the black eyed peas are my absolute favorite. I always get the cheese grits as well and while they are good, I might go for two sides of black eyed peas next time because I love them so much. We always start with the baked crab dip and it is soooo good. The cheese pull, I mean, you must get it if you go. The food is always good and we keep coming back each year, so definitely give them a try!

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.

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

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.

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.