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 was happy to see Tate was still sitting out front, smile on his face, holding a beer with a laid…read moreback Florida vibe. We stopped in for an early dinner to celebrate Mother's Day. There was a short wait to be seated, enough time for us to go back to the courtyard and listen to some live music. I had already checked out the menu and knew what I wanted, which was helpful once we were seated in a somewhat dark dining room. They offer more than seafood, but I wanted seafood. They have a Naked Fish section where they offer a few types of fish with many preparation choices. In the end my wife and I both decided on their less expensive Camp Basket and splurged on both a Clam Chowder and a Camp Salad. The chowder was delicious. The serving size was really not large enough to share but we did, and left me wanting more. The salad was fine. The basket was larger than it first appeared with lots of thin cut fries at the bottom. The several pieces of fried oysters and shrimp were flavorful. The basket also had small bites of okra and a fillet of a lightly breaded white fish. Too much food for my wife, enough to fill me up. My plan to try a dessert faded away. Once we paid we headed back to the courtyard to listen to more music before heading out. A very good meal and a pleasant evening, who could ask for more.

We were excited to try Owens Fish Camp after seeing so many strong reviews, and we really wanted to…read morelove it. The atmosphere was great and the service was very good -- friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the hype. We ordered the fish basket ($24) and the fried tomato BLT sandwich. The fish itself was just okay, but the portions were surprisingly small. It came with fries and what looked like about 2 ounces of coleslaw. Honestly, this basket should have been served with a magnifying glass so I could actually find the fish. My wife's fried tomato BLT was over-sauced and lacked flavor overall. While we appreciated the atmosphere and service, the food quality and especially the portion size for the price left us disappointed. Sadly, we would not recommend this restaurant based on our experience.

Ordered the Caesar and clam chowder for apps and the blackened swordfish and ocean scampi for…read moreentrees. All excellent. The complimentary bread was also good. Great service too. Sat outside on a really nice patio and the service was excellent too. Lived up to the accolades posted.

We had a very pleasant dinner outside at Duval's. It was a chilly evening, but much more pleasant…read moreafter the heaters were turned on. Our server was attentive and quickly brought our cocktails! Probably should have sat for a few minutes to hang out and enjoy our drinks before ordering dinner, as the meal arrived as fast as the drinks! Everything was delicious! The tuna, salmon and fish specials were fresh and tasty! Ordered the bread pudding for dessert... not my choice as not on my favorites list. Everyone seemed to enjoy it! Very pricey, but worth the occasional splurge!

Great find out and about in Sarasota. Surprised to see that…read moreLazy Lobster (which we've been to so many times on LBK) is part of Kaceys! Happy hour is great from 11-4. Crab cake was outstanding. The sauce served with is a little sweet and spicy- loved it! Coconut shrimp was delish. Hush puppies were crisp and tasty- moist inside. Cod and shrimp was filling and so much food. Cod was lightly battered- two nice pieces of fish. Black bean appetizer was also delish- really enjoyed it all. Waitstaff were all friendly and great personalities.

When I mentioned I had lunch at Kacey's to a local. Her…read moreresponse: "That place is awesome" ...I agree! I stopped by on a Tuesday afternoon for a late Lunch. Medium size venue with an open kitchen and a decent amount of seating. Parking was not an issue, plenty of spaces in the plaza. The place was fairly empty, I think missed the lunch rush. I was seated right away asked for glass of Ice cold water. Those FL summers are brutal. The Staff was very friendly and answered all my questions. No issues with the service and my food came out in a timely manner. #KaceysSeafood: STARTERS: ~ Chilled Ahi Tuna - 4.5/5 This would be at home at any Asian restaurant. Tuna was really tasty, Asian inspired style; sesame crusted, seared rare, served with Asian sauce over seaweed rice salad. I used to eat appetizers like this back in HI. KACEY'S CLASSIC ENTREES: ~ Shrimp & Grits - 4.5/5 Big portions! This was hearty, I was struggling to finish it towards the end. Very tasty, I felt like I was back in NOLA. Large portion of shrimp, savory cajun sauce, creamy grits, corn & bacon relish. Delish! Can't wait to try other items on the menu...

Walt's Fish Market Restaurant & Tiki Bar Atmosphere and…read moreService: We stopped by Walt's after a day at Siesta Key Beach and decided to sit outside at the tiki bar. The outdoor Tiki area wrapped around the building and had a fun, relaxed vibe that made a great first impression. Our waitress, Rhonda, was excellent. She was friendly, answered all our questions, and knew the menu inside and out. What We Ordered: * Clam Chowder * Lobster Bisque * Maine Lobster Dinner with Corn on the cob and Coleslaw * Phil's Steamer Pot with half Lobster, Corn on the cob, Potatoes, Andouille Sausage, Clams, and Mussels Food Highlights: The soups came out first, and both were excellent. The Clam Chowder was topped with Bacon and Chives. It was the best we've had since moving to Florida--rich, flavorful, and satisfying. The Lobster Bisque was Creamy and equally delicious, with great flavor and tasty pieces of Bread mixed in. Our entrées arrived quickly, and we loved both dishes. The Lobster was cooked perfectly in both meals, and everything in Phil's Steamer Pot was hot, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. My wife, who is from Maine, said it was the best Lobster she has had in this area. Even the sides--the Corn on the cob and Coleslaw--were very good, and the Beer was served ice cold. One more thing each table featured a fish dip and crackers--an extra touch we really enjoyed. Fish Market and Final Verdict: Before leaving, we stepped inside to look at the Fish Market and were impressed by how fresh everything looked. The selection was large and added even more to the overall experience. This place was a pleasant surprise and delivered across the board with great Service, Food, Drinks, and Atmosphere. It easily ranks among my top 10 places to visit in the Sarasota area, and I can't wait to go back. For me, Walt's Fish Market earns 5 out of 5 stars. Gulf Coast Terry

All the locals talked about this place but it was truly meh. Nothing to note about the alcoholic…read moredrinks. Lobster bites 6/10: Average.. crispy but nothing to write home about. Lobster Bisque 6/10: Presentation was sloppy. Not tasty Fish dip 7/10: I did like this fish dip! It wasn't too salty or anything. Could eat this all day

The food was delicious, the service was great and the views from the windows were amazing. We even…read moresaw dolphins jumping out of the wate.

BLUF: Consistently exceptional food and service located at a dry dock (dry boat storage)…read moreoverlooking the water. I love Dry Dock Waterfront Grill and I always visit when I am in the Sarasota area. Dry Dock is always busy so I am also sure to make a reservation in advance using Open Table. Typically we sit inside but I know the back patio is popular too. If your timing and patience is perfect, you can also get a nice a nice window seat in the dining room that has sweeping views of Sarasota Bay. The inside atmosphere is bright and airy and although airy often translates to loud, Dry Dock thoughtfully put noise dampening panels on the ceiling. As far as food, I don't think you can go wrong. I always get something with grouper whether it be an entree, sandwich or tacos. On my most recent visit I got the grouper filet with coconut shrimp because I had originally been eyeing up the coconut shrimp as an appetizer. Ultimately, we decided to get the rock crab claws for an appetizer which were good but more work than I planned even though they were pre-cracked. I felt like a Neanderthal trying to eat those crab claws in such a nice restaurant. No offense to the Neanderthals, of course! I have no idea what my husband had as it disappeared. After entrees, apps and bread, we were too stuffed for dessert. I think our server was Cari and she was awesome! Attentive, friendly, funny and quite possibly a mind reader and magician. She saw the hanger in my eyes and made bread magically appear. I hope I got her name correct because she was superb! Shout out to all of the great staff members at Dry Dock -we've never had a bad experience. I love Dry Dock and it will forever stay in my Sarasota rotation.

Excellent food for a great price! Nice vibes and great service especially from Carlos! He made our…read morefirst time here super fun. Will definitely hit this place up again when we're back for vacation.

I hesitated to go to Mr. & Mrs. Crab, just thinking it looked like fast food and I normally will…read morenot eat seafood from a fast food place, but I was hungry and one of my friends is a huge fan, so I stopped in and boy, was I glad I did! I was seated right away and intrigued by the menu, a combination for all seafood lovers is there, and since I moved here from the Washington, DC area, when I saw blue crabs as a choice, I jumped on adding that to my order. I ordered the "Feeling Crabby" boil, and figured I would be waiting a while, but that was not the case, my food arrived in less than 5 minutes, and it was HUGE. I dove right in, adhering to my long lost dad's rule of "Eat the expensive stuff first"- he would tell me and my 5 siblings that on the rare occasion that we ate out- so I went right for the blue crab. This was the only disappointing part of my whole visit. The blue crabs are tiny, like half the size of the palm of your hand, and I had never seen any that small. Back in Northern VA and MD, these would be illegal to keep, and there was literally no meat to be taken from them, so that was a letdown, so I moved on to the shrimp, which, with the Mr. & Mrs. Crab Special seasoning, was fantastic. I had no plans to eat the other stuff if I got full, but I love food and this was too good to stop now, so I forged on, trooper that I am. The sausage was quite possibly the best part of the show, it was so good that I couldn't get enough of it. The potatoes were soaked in seasoning and awesome, the corn was great, too. Man, this had me licking my lips the entire meal. Now I've been back a few more times and I prefer to make my own boil- shrimp, scallops, clams, and of course, sausage. It's a great dish and I eat every bit of it. The service is always good, and I've seen them handle difficult customers a couple of times- some customers are never pleased no matter what you do, but the staff handles them well. My only wish is that they had something besides chicken tenders to offer the non-seafood lovers. I want this because my wife doesn't like seafood and there is nothing else for her to eat there, heck, a fried chicken sandwich would do, so I can't go to this place unless my wife has other plans, which is a bummer.

May 3rd, 2026 update: Bootsy's is BACK! We picked up chicken pot pie and beef burgundy pie -- both…read morewere DELICIOUS. You can taste the quality and freshness of these pies. Tender meat, crispy peas and veggies, they reheat beautifully and they are worth every penny!! Pickup is located inside the Two Chefs Market & Bistro, the dining room and market areas were tastefully decorated & full of awesome finds! Great prices on grocery items, sauces, etc etc. The folks who own & work at this establishment are so kind and helpful, as well. Highly recommend giving the best pot pies in the area a try now that they are back and available to pickup! Also give their dining room a try for brunch.

The place is closed up and they haven't removed their information online. I will say the gentleman…read moredid get back to me to let me know. I do think they are in the process of opening up again

Chicken is incredible - would highly recommend to anyone who appreciates southern cooking and the…read morechef was incredibly gracious

We made an impulse visit to the Fork & Hen for dinner. We were able to get in without a…read morereservation and opted to sit inside, they also have outdoor seating. Interesting décor of stuff. I was seated facing a wall so I didn't get a good long look at my surroundings but between what I did see and looking at photos posted on Yelp the theme seems to be chickens. Our server was friendly and available to answer any questions as we spent time looking over the menu. I settled on The Hitman, a double patty smashed burger with American cheese, hen sauce, fried mozzarella, Nueske's bacon, with a side of garlic parm fries. It isn't listed on the online menu but there is a note the menu changes frequently so it may not match the day's offering. Let me start by saying that two of the people at my table got salads and were disappointed that there was too much lettuce and too little other stuff. With that out of the way, let me talk about The Hitman, which I loved. What is Nueske bacon? This is a special smoked flavorful bacon made by the Nueske family. Fork & Hen uses thick cut, and there were two slices on my burger. My burger towered so high there was no hope of picking it up, so I attacked it with knife and fork. Being made with Focaccia bread certainly added to the height, but so did a thick block of mozzzrella cheese. The cheese, melted on the inside and crispy on the outside, was substantial. I would be careful biting into a hot block of melted cheese, think pizza mouth. In my photo I broke into one corner to show that is cheese, so much cheese. The burger patty part topped with American cheese was by itself great, like you might find at a home cookout or Smashburgers. Other toppings were there but for me this was meat and a lot of cheese. And as much bread as you want. I loved my surprising good cheeseburger.

The Claim Chowder is a 10/10. The Strawberry Walnut Salad use to be a 10/10 with the grilled…read morechicken breast, but now is at best a 6/10 with thigh meet. There is reason your Chowder stays #1 because you never change it, why change the salad and not even offer a chicken breast option??? This fish is mostly breaded and the breading is heavy and greasy. Ave. at best. Atmosphere is pleasant and service is good.

A great time with decent food,Our server Abbi was great! she was so sweet and absolutely amazing!read more