Fabulous food! Wonderful service. We've never had a bad meal there. Indoor and outdoor dining. Our favorite place to eat in Sarasota.

We were so happy there were seats at the bar for a drink before our reservation for dinner. It was even better that it was still happy hour. I had the Pinot Noir and it was a nice pour. Our table was nice and our server was friendly. The menu was varied, but of course triple tail was their specialty. We started out with warm crunchy rolls with butter and cinnamon butter. It was so good!!!! I got a Caesar salad which was fairly large and was really good. My entree was shrimp stuffed with crab, served over rice and a side of beans and carrots. The food arrived after we got to enjoy our salads, which I love. My entree arrived nice and hot. The shrimp and crab were delicious and I enjoyed the rice and vegetables. Service was good and prices were comparable to other restaurants of this type. I would definitely return. read more

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Atmosphere - When we pulled into the parking lot of a strip mall, my expectations lessened quickly. I expected a very generic, sterile atmosphere. Thankfully, I was very pleased to find the opposite. The restaurant is very welcoming and comfortable. There are nice design touches throughout. Service - here is where I am a bit conflicted. We were a party of 4 who arrived 30 prior to our reservation with the goal of having a cocktail first at the bar. Fortunately there were seats available and we very much enjoyed our drinks and service at the bar. In fact, our bartender was very welcoming and she is a very good mixologist. On the other hand, our server for dinner started out on a positive note. However, once our order was taken and food delivered, he never stopped by until we had finished our meals. This is a very big negative for me when I am dining at an upscale restaurant. Food - There were at least 8 entrees that looked appealing to me. In the end, I ordered the Crab Stuffed Tripletail entree. This meal was as good as advertised! It was cooked to perfection and sauce was delicious. The entree included a salad and I chose the spinach salad and it too was very. Overall - while I could make a case for a 4 star rating (due to the disappointing experience with our server), in the end the many positives far outweighed the one negative. read more

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Stopped in for a "Linner". Around 2:30. Never been here before and really just stumbled upon it...glad we did. After promptly being seated, our server immediately put us at ease and elevated the mood. She was great throughout the entire meal. The food was elevated with the Lobster Mac very tasty and the Grilled Chicken sandwich cooked perfectly, and with two pieces made for a filling sandwich. The kids opted for chicken tenders which looked great and got their seal of approval. A high bar with these Chicken Tendy aficionados. We will likely try them again sometime and if you're nearby and need an elevated lunch or dinner or even linner...Stop on in! read more

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Went here for lunch it's a nice size restaurant and very clean. I had the lobster bisque it was very good. The triple tail Ruben was good but needed like tomato on it or something it was a lot of fish and not enough veggie. Waiter was nice but didn't stop by enough to get drink refills read more

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Ten stars! Best seafood meal I have ever eaten! The extra dirty martini was also yum! read more

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Phenomenal food! And service that went above and beyond. Manager was so sweet accommodating our toddlers and waiter gave the best honest recommendations. 10/10 highly recommend. Get the bruschetta app and triple tail entree. read more

We visited the tripletail yesterday for a special occasion. When we arrived at the restaurant, the hostess was pleasant. The manager saw that we had a service dog and he is legally allowed to ask if she is a service dog and what her medical duty is which we are used to and happy to provide the information. However, this manager is in need of severe direction on having manners in how to ask such a question. We have never been treated so rudely as we were by him. This should've been a warning sign to us to leave. We ordered the chicken. I notified the waitress that my wife was allergic to wine so she said that they would do an un-marinated chicken which is fine. The only problem with having a grilled chicken un-marinated apparently is that you get no seasoning at all. For supposedly a fine dining experience, you would expect them to know how to season chicken without having to marinated in wine. If you have a service animal, recommend not going to this location as they are rude and if you have allergies to wine, also skip this restaurant as apparently that's the only thing they know what to season with. My wife said that she's never tasted anything so flavorless less in her entire life. I waited a day to leave a review because I was quite irritated yesterday. Today I find myself in the same situation. We've never been treated so rudely for having a service dog and never had food so flavorless. read more

We had a fabulous meal. Everything was delicious. The ambiance is very classy. We especially liked our server Nico. He was incredibly professional, friendly, and so helpful with ordering. That always makes a meal more enjoyable. He provided clear recommendations for the appetizer, salads and dinner selections. We had the grouper bites for our appetizer, and they are AMAZING! I especially loved the tripletail entree served over rice. Overall, great dining experience. read more

Average food at best. Average wine as well. Seafood was unimpressive . Atmosphere is nice.

My to go place! Food is always fresh and on point..their cocktails are well done with fresh fruit juice and always perfectly made..their fish is amazing ..overall it's my favorite restaurant and always consistent..catie is sonfriendly and gives me the best recommendations on drinks and food read more

Ordered crab stuffed tripletail....excellent, served with veggies,and rice and a lemon sauce which was wonderful....large portion had to take some home.. Server Matt very attentive and pleasant Whiskey Sour...perfect, loved the foamy top.... Will definitely return... read more

Never heard of Tripletail as a fish til I dined here. LOVE IT! A flakey white fish. Here it is served several ways but my fave is stuffed with crab with a virus sauce. Of course, as the name suggests they specialize in seafood but you have options. One in our party is GF, dairy free but our server checked with the kitchen to accommodate her allergies. Gotta love that! They also serve a smoked old fashion which bourbon lovers rave about--and it smells heavenly. We have been back several times. I love the covered outdoor space with a wall of water cascading down. So pretty. I'd tell you to go but you're making it harder to get a reservation. But go. You won't be disappointed. read more

We had great food and great service in this very comfortable well run restaurant. Parking was easy; the lot wraps clear around the restaurant so it's abundant. Restaurant itself has a fun classy/casual vibe, and the evening we were there the music was upbeat but not overwhelming - we did not have to scream across the table, thank you Tripletail. Our server, Anna S., said she was new, but she had way more serving chops than many many experienced waitstaff I have experienced. She was a delight, and it was a packed house, so she was getting a trial by fire and succeeding!!!!! We ordered calamari, mussels, and fish bites - all arrived perfectly cooked and hot to the table, delicious. We were a party of 6 and everyone ordered a different entree, that can be challenging for a kitchen, but this one got all 6 entrees perfectly cooked to our table hot and well plated at the same time. I'm super sorry there are no pics, we had just flown in, and I was tired and hungry. Glad we ended up at Tripletail!!!!!!! read more

Amazing restaurants in siesta key Florida!! They have some of the best calamari I've ever had! We loved the vibes on the patio and you can go year round since they have so many heaters. The service was fast too! read more

Everything from start to finish was great. We had the bread with marinara to dip. The scallops were amazing and the best was the stuffed Tripletail. Our service was great. Nico was an attentive helpful, friendly server. The manager came by and greeted us as well. We will be back! read more

The crab stuffed Tripletail is amazing. Ask for extra sauce. My wife liked the Tuscan chicken but she would try something different next time. Wednesdays are half priced wine - great deal!!! The Josh blend was delicious. read more

The Landings has been updating and adding places and I've wanted to visit a lot of the places there and Tripletail was one. I took my girls there for lunch today and we had a very pleasant experience. We beat the lunch crowd and had a nice table towards the back. I enjoyed the shrimp tacos that came with beans and rice-simply delicious. My daughter had a garden salad and added shrimp. She said it was also good! My other daughter liked the chicken wrap and fries! Our server kept our water glasses filled and was attentive. The location was nice and I loved the option for inside or outdoor eating. Would recommend and like to go back to try some other menu items. read more

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Atmosphere is great! Service staff could use some training. The food and presentation really needs some help. Calamari was served burnt. Awful! Those tenderloin sliders could use a plate refresher. Maybe fries or coleslaw or even a bag of chips. read more

If you're debating what to get, don't overthink it. You can't go wrong with their signature tripletail dish. The citrus cream sauce is delightful!! Another honorable mention is the snapper. I'd recommend the puttanesca sauce (although our server Colton said the lemon butter is great too). Speaking of, he was amazing from start to finish! Very on it. Our drinks stayed full and we had everything we needed. Other things to note: they give you complimentary bread with two butter options - regular and a delicious cinnamon butter. Also, it is very cold inside so wear long sleeves if you get cold easily. All in all, I definitely recommend this place! read more

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Food and service are always excellent! It's always a winner - one of our favorite restaurants.

wow! what an amazing dinner and top notch service!! I think this will be our favorite to go to place in sarasota from now on. The seabass, lobster tail were to die for. Colton was our manager and he was awesome. Manager came to check in on us several times and was so genuinely kind and welcoming. Coming back. Loved the ambiance too in our outdoor area! read more

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Bruce and I decided to go out for happy hour and we were headed for several different places, until I saw Tripletail listed ... ordinarily we would go to Walt's, but Bruce loves seafood. They have several Happy Hour meal specials, but only a limited selection of premium cocktails for a few dollars off. We ordered bacon-wrapped scallops and ahi tuna poke. The scallops were good and Bruce enjoyed them. I liked the tuna poke, but it came on a southern-style bed of corn and green pepper and it was a little sweet. Our servers were very good and the restaurant is very pretty inside, but there were barely any customers. It turned out this was the original location for the Gecko's chain, and is owned by Geckos. I haven't left a review for Geckos ... and I won't due to my policy of "If you're not going to go there again ..." (don't). Obviously there are many Geckos locations and the one I went to in Bradenton caused me a lot of personal trouble as service was so insanely slow that I missed an important appointment I should have been able to make (45 min for server to respond at all - bartender took our orders but food another 45 min - equals wah-wah bzzzt you'll never make it on time). So, this is the model for chains like Fleming's, which has Paul Martin's, the upscale fresh food restaurant. The Gecko owners obviously want to provide quality dining experiences and I think Tripletail is good, but although this was their original location and The Landings look like they want to attract a variety of restaurants, the restaurant is also next to the Dollar store, and I don't think that helps due to the clientele of the store vs. the restaurant crowd. read more

The food was great, wonderful atmosphere, and service by Nico was fantastic. This place is definitely on my list for next year's trip.

AMAZING BARTENDERS!!! Mixologists/ bartenders create their own signature cocktails Such a cool old school florida vibe. Keep up the great work. read more

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We loved the food and helpful guidance so much, we went back the next day! Quiet and peaceful spot for a late lunch, best Grouper and Tripletail in town, and another beefeater had a hamburger. Next year, we shall return! read more

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Sat at the bar on 11/7 for HH. The cocktails were really good. The seafood oysters and the lobster Mac and cheese were delicious. The tenderloin sliders were very average without a lot of flavor. The service from the two bartenders was outstanding. This has to be one of the best HH's in the area with great food, drinks at very reasonable prices. We will be back. read more

Service, food, and ambiance were excellent. We sat at the bar and enjoyed a cocktail before dinner. Had their signature fish, Tripletail, and was sauce that came with it was delicious. Nice decor and very clean. read more

From the location, to the decor, to the service, drinks, and meal; everything was delicious. There is a beautiful waterfall that elevates the restaurant. Great for photo ops. The service was great. Our server was attentive and went over the specials, local, and his favorites off the menu as an added bonus. Cocktails were great. Ranged from Manhattan with bourbon, old fashions, Paloma, French 75 with vodka, a margarita. They came out great and delicious. We initially came for happy hour, which they had a variety of options from there dinner menu. Definitely worth going. All of our food tasted great. The portions were very filling. The fish cake wasn't bad, but was missing something. Maybe more seasoning. It was good, but we all know everyone's taste buds/pallets are different. I would have like a little kick to it, but it was good as is with a squeeze of lemon. The mussels citrus butter sauce was really good. Street tacos with grouper had good flavor. The green sauce definitely tied it all together. The lobster bites came out great. Friend well with a great meat to batter ratio. The pina colada sauce, tied it all together really good! The tuna tartar was light and fresh. Loved to seaweed and pickled garlic with it. The tripletail linguini with the wine and garlic sauce tasted even better when I added salt and pepper. My least favorite dish would be the lobster Mac and cheese. It's was dry with not much cheese/sauce to it. The lobster though was prepared well and had a good flavor to it. Some of our dish's and drinks were order during happy hour. A great deal to try a few of their entree items for half the price (smaller portions). Overall I highly recommend you come by to try the food and cocktails. Looking forward to visiting again. Everything was great. read more

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We've been back here 2 other times besides last night. Nick was our server and he was great. We all hadtriple tail and 2 of us had triple-tail stuffed with crab. The portion was generous and the meal was scrumptious. All 4 of us were thrilled. I highly recommend. Nice ambiance in the outer patio (enclosed). read more

Dinner for 3. - Ambiance (5/5) Cozy inside. Very clean and upscale decor. - Service (5/5) Very friendly, very quick. - Smoked Bourbon Old Fashioned, $15 (5/5) Best cocktail I've had in awhile. The smoke coming off the drink was no joke. Smooth and complex all at the same time. The tables behind us told us they could smell the smoke and wanted to know what it was. - Oysters, $15 per doz. (5/5) Shucked cleanly, meaty, and fresh. - Tripletail Bites, $15 (5/5) Loved the texture of the tripletail. Possibly one of my favorite fish all-time. Just too bad I can't eat it on the west coast! The breading didn't overwhelm, and you could still taste the fish. - Tripletail Entree, $37 (5/5) Again, the fish itself shined. The sauce, which honestly I was a little hesitant about, was a perfect pairing. I wish there was something more substantial than rice on the plate, but overall really tasty. - Value (3/5) A little bit on the expensive side if you ask me given the portions. - Final Word Although a little to be desired in the value department, the execution of the food made it worth it. Perhaps I was delirious from seeing college buddies for the first time since before COVID, or maybe the food really was that good! I think it was both. I will definitely be back. read more

We were looking for a seafood place and this was a good find. The service was good with Matt H. We enjoyed our meals. read more

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Straight forward seafood restaurant with plenty of choices I opted for the local red snapper which came grilled to perfection accompanied with rice and asparagus my partner ordered the pasta with shrimp scallops and lobster which she really enjoyed and the portion was sizable enough for lunch the next day. Our server Jose was spot on and gave us just the right amount of attention Triple Tail is popular and deservedly so , so plan accordingly and enjoy an upbeat vibe with excellent food and cocktails . Another Geckos Group winner !! read more

Came here with friends and the boss. She had the tripletail and I had the grouper. Uth came with salads and I got the Caesar with anchovies. Don't be a hater, be a liver of the fishy goodness. The grouper was breaded and very tasty. The tripletail was a flake white fish and also very tasty. Service was attentive and friendly. Overall, it was a very good meal. read more

Nice place even though it has to deal with being in a strip mall. Very busy even on weeknights so I suggest reservations, particularly if the weather is not cooperating. Bisque was excellent. I enjoyed the stuffed tripletail. Service was spot on. Not cheap by any means. read more

A nice stop for lunch or HH . Good choices and portion along with consist quality and a fair price. Ambiance is soft and welcoming. Bartenders ( because we generally sit at the bar) always 'on task'. So you can see this place is UP on our fav list. Enjoy! read more

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Service was okay.. attentive to our requests... had a salmon dinner ( farmed salmon)... not the best I've had...looked like a mc d fish sandwich style...wife had linguine with clams .., linguine was a bit watery Not sure if I'd give it a try again read more

Food was good, service was excellent and the ambience was fine...a bit hot to sit outside but ok overall. I would go back and sit inside next time. read more

An excellent evening Recently vaccinated, my wife and I are just beginning to venture out to restaurants again. We looked for a seafood place on Yelp and discovered Tripletail. Open for only about 6 weeks, we decided to give it a try. Other reviews stated they were part of the Gecko Group so we knew we could expect a professionally run operation. In fact, they are located at The Landings where there used to be a Gecko's restaurant. Enough background, we had an excellent evening. It was busy when we arrived, but we had reservations and got right in, even scoring a table in the outdoor patio. Our table by a waterfall screen was spaced so far from other tables we felt very comfortable. After a few minutes, our server came over and for the rest of the meal we very much enjoyed interacting with him. He did a superb job, and we can be a bit high maintenance sometimes. I started with their Lobster Bisque, creamy and flavorful with pieces of lobster. It arrived quickly after it was ordered, along with table bread. A small salad followed, I had selected their Caesar. That one seemed about average. For my entrée I went with their Shrimp and Sea Scallops Combo. We had learned from talking with our server the blackened preparation was actually spicy, and it was. Not hot buffalo wings level of spice but noticeable. I liked it. The dish had 4 large shrimp and 4 large scallops, a choice of potato and their vegetable. It was excellent. Interestingly, at least to us, the first thing we noticed when our food arrived was the shine, we are no longer used to having food prepared with oil. It is good to eat someone else's cooking for a change. The pace of the meal was perfect for us, not too slow yet not rushed, the meal took us just over an hour. Our server did all the right things at the right time. A manager stopped by at the end of the meal to thank us for coming. read more

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Food is delicious. The staff was helpful and wonderful. They went the extra mile! Birthday and anniversary celebration giving us dessert. We will be back. read more