The food was amazing I had the mahi mahi entree, it One of the best mahi mahi dishes I've had. The…read moreservice was great even though they were slammed we still got sat and ordered in a reasonable time. The atmosphere was amazing.

This little unassuming spot was absolutely buzzing over an hour wait on a Tuesday and it's easy to…read moresee why. The marina setting is such a vibe, with dockside picnic tables, a tiki bar, and a small indoor space with a bar and a few tables. We were genuinely blown away by the quality of the food. Everything tasted incredibly fresh the menu says "caught and served same day," and it absolutely lives up to that promise. The blackened fish tacos were a standout and some of the best we've had. The Caesar salad dressing is made In house and is absolutely delicious! We added the blackened mahi and it was filling and delicious. I have mastered a homemade recipe and I'm hard to impress when it comes to Caesar . (We ordered it extra saucy) The only thing we didn't love was the grouper spread, but that was more of a personal preference--it leaned more toward a tuna fish style spread rather than the creamier version we were expecting. The service was great too, the waiters are obviously kept super busy in a spot like that but still managed to get the job done with a smile! Overall, this was easily some of the best food we've had in Florida in the 10 years we've been coming here for spring break. We'll definitely be adding this spot to our yearly rotation.

Great food and good service. Sat outside on picnic table which was good for children.read more

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Delightful. Affordable seafood on the bay!…read more A rather "raw" experience vs fine dining that's for sure. A MUST for your visit to the area. An experience that must be done.

I was very disappointed with this restaurant. I have been coming here since around 2011 every year…read more Sometimes multiple times. We were sixth in line. The restaurant wasn't busy. Half of the tables were empty. It took us over 15 minutes just to put our order in. After receiving our order the shrimp was good as always, but my fries were so hard I could only eat half of them. The hush puppies, were just ok. What was once a favorite restaurant in the area, now needs to get back to being the restaurant I once loved.

l0ve the food love our waitress daniella she was great however if i wanted to see womens cleavage i…read morewould get on porn the other waitress had their blouse so low my party almost walked out tell them to cover themselves

Okay, I'm writing this as a Palmetto "local" of 5 years who has had excellent takeout from Clam…read moreHouse over the years, and one very mediocre dining experience. UNTIL last night! And now I fully understand the hype, and why people drive across the river for this sushi. A friend was telling me Clam House has consistently earned its top spot as her family's go-to sushi restaurant in the area, and I'm now convinced of the same! You cannot go wrong with any of their fresh tuna dishes, but you HAVE to start with the tuna nachos and/or the tuna martini salad. Both are delicious! The sushi selection is huge, and there's an entire other menu of the same size if you're looking for a different type of entree. Great wine list too! For the white wine fans, I recommend a bottle of the Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy! Don't let the packed parking lot deter you- they seat you quickly and the place is more spacious than it looks.

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.

Enjoyed a fantastic waterfront dining experience at Swordfish Grill. The sunset views over the…read morewater made for the perfect backdrop to a relaxing meal. We started with stone crab claws, oysters Rockefeller and ahi tuna nachos--all fresh and flavorful. For entrées, the shrimp tacos were delicious, and the award-winning shrimp and grits definitely lived up to the hype. The Greek salad was also fresh and tasty. Our server was very polite and attentive. Great option for families too, with a kids menu featuring crowd-pleasers like chicken fingers and fries. There's also a fun little gift shop inside to browse, and plenty of parking, which makes the whole experience easy and enjoyable.

Came here on a local's recommendation and loved the setting right away. It's right by the fishing…read moredocks so it feels like the fish is coming straight off the boats and into the kitchen. Hard to beat that. They've got both indoor and outdoor seating, and there was even live music on a Monday which was a nice surprise. Food was solid. We ordered the Nashville hot fish, grouper Reuben, grouper sandwich, and a dozen baked oysters. Everything was good, but nothing that really stood out or made me want to rush back. The only downside was the pricing. A lot of the grouper dishes are listed as market price, so we didn't have a clear sense of what things would cost going in. Totally get that with fresh fish, but the final bill felt higher than expected and not necessarily reflected in the overall experience.

5 stars on customer service. Per the man of the house, the men's restroom is 1 star…read more Matt brought us to our table right away (he met us outside by the main entrance) . Annmarie was our wonderful server and even brought me an in-house made sauce for my salmon burger. It paired well with my salmon sandwich she recommended. My personal bartender was Tanya. I hope so spelled that correctly. I suppose the other likely option would have an "o". Anyhow, all in all, a wonderful overall dining experience. Definitely returning the next time we're in town.

Hurricane Hanks is a favorite with locals and visitors alike. It sits in a small strip mall on…read moreHolmes Beach and is easy to find. They serve soups, salads, sandwiches, appetizers and entrees in a friendly bar-like atmosphere. We stopped for lunch and I ordered a grouper Reuben ($28). I had my doubts about replacing the corned beef with a piece of fish but the combination tasted just fine. It came with fries which were done just right. We also had their soup and 1/2 sandwich combo ($14) and chose the clam chowder and California club. Both were very good. Portions are generous and Shannon our server was cheerful and efficient. It's not a real big place so there can be a wait to get seated during the busiest times. Prices were on a par with similar restaurants. Parking is free in their lot.

The Blue Marlin is a small and intimate restaurant with delicious food! Make sure to get the…read morelobster grilled cheese, it was the best!!

1st time here - we live in downtown Sarasota. We were looking for a quaint/"off the beaten path"…read morevibe. Service was great... Parking was interesting, offsite, parked my Range Rover between garbage trucks in a spot marked "public works parking only" ..then someone drives you back on a golf cart...outside table next to two people playing reggae covers, it was so loud it made any conversation (even with our waiter) almost impossible. Drunk people dancing & filming themselves. Otherwise, outside would be nice. Table next to us was a group of 5 extremely intoxicated adults w/ a toddler. Unfortunately, food wasn't great - entrees $38-$49 for greasy potatoes, asparagus & a average sized piece of grouper covered in some sort of batter that seemed like a cracker... the entire time, you're thinking ...did this really cost $65 plus salads and drinks came to $195 for two adults -I'll stick to Shore LBK and Harry's moving forward. Better atmosphere with food that never disappoints!

This business is really wholesale for distribution to the restaurant industry. However, you can…read morewalk into their refrigerated storeroom and purchase whole snapper, Mahi Mahi, etc., and stone crabs if they are in season. The building is a waterfront warehouse where the ships bring their catch. No real entrance, just a dock high loading platform. You can walk in the warehouse door or the door with an "office" sign above it. Sales are cash or check only. Five stars are for the fresh caught stone crabs! They had medium, large & jumbo. Load up & take home for a dinner or party. Be sure to bring your cooler, they will give you ice. Come at lunchtime and enjoy fresh catch at Tide Tables at Marker 48, located on the water about 3 blocks away.

This is, by far, the best place to purchase fresh seafood in Bradenton. A lot of it literally comes…read moreright off of the fishing boat fleet that uses the docks there. The folks that work in the market "know their fish." They will happily help you find the freshest, best fish and other seafood for whatever you are planning to make. As for ambiance it is a fish market, not a restaurant. However, there is a great little outdoor restaurant and bar directly behind the market, and they serve excellent food!

Umm... Mixed emotions about this place…read more Drinks-yay Calamari-so yay Service-good Decor-fun View-not to shabby Food-well... If we were just going to drinks and appetizers, I would be for it. I would choose a different place for a meal, though. That would make this a 3.5 rating.

Best clam chowder! I could eat there every week. The photo…read moreis their cup serving size. The Bowl size is huge! Calamari is nice and crunchy