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Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL
Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL
Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL
Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL
Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL

Ophelia's on the Bay

4.7
4.7
6362 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 78 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
Ophelia's on the Bay is one of Sarasota’s premier fine dining waterfront restaurants. Enjoy beautiful vistas of Little Sarasota Bay, from the floor-to-ceiling windows that line the dining room. Or join us for al fresco dining on our open-air patio, as the dolphins and manatee swim by. Winner of many awards both locally and nationally, including an Excellence rating from Zagat as well as being listed as the number one restaurant in America in Power and Motoryacht Magazine for dock and dine. Ophelia's on the Bay has also been voted most romantic, best waterfront and best restaurant with a view by its loyal customers. The menu changes nightly using fresh and seasonal ingredients, fresh fish flown in from all over the world and specialty meats. There is certainly something for every palate! We feature an extensive wine list, specialty martinis, as well as a full bar. Family owned and operated for over 22 years, we have an experienced staff that prides itself on exemplary service.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Wild Game
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 349-2212
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Olson
  • Catering
    Ophelia's on the Bay is the perfect location for your next catered event! Whether it be a birthday celebration, business function, wedding/baby shower, or any other memorable event in your life, we would love to create the perfect event catered to your needs. We also offer complete off-site catering services ranging from small to large functions with our fully equipped mobile kitchen. Please contact us to start booking your event today!
  • Neighborhood
    Siesta Key
  • Cross street
    Stickney Point Road
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking on premise. No private parking available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6,362 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ophelia's on the Bay offers a stunning bayside dining experience with "exceptional ambiance," "amazing food," and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "excellent crab cakes" and "perfectly cooked seafood." It's a top choice for special occasions with its romantic setting and extensive wine selection, ensuring memorable evenings.
6,363 Reviews
  1. Dawn

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very delicious! We dined inside next to the window. Professional service.

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  2. Karli

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, atmosphere, and food were amazing! We tried 3 dishes several drinks, and all were great. Best halibut I’ve ever had. Would definitely go back when in town.

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  3. Shrike241

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were staying next door at Turtle Beach Resort for our anniversary. We dined at Ophelia’s 19 years ago and are so happy with our second experience. We decided to stay inside as it was quite cool this week, we were seated promply ar a inner table looking out on the water. Our server Shiela was very knowledgeable about the menu and how the dishes were prepared. She also commented on what other customers enjoyed. We had the escargot appetizer that was delicious and a duck entree that was tender and tasty. Desseet and a complimentary congratulatory glass of champagne topped off the evening. Well staffed and smooth operating restaurant that we will definitely come back to next trip here. Cheers

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  4. Judith and Raymond

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Alex was an excellent waiter Food is very well Prepared

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  5. mike

    Louisville

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Will return again next year

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  6. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant on Siesta Key! Always a new menu where every choice is fabulous!

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  7. michelle

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love everything about this place. Our server Scott, was top notch as well! So glad it made it through the hurricanes.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go to Ophelia’s every time we are here and it NEVER disappoints! The food is amazing S is the atmosphere! We always try to sit at the bar because Billy is an absolute joy. Very professional and the best at what he does! Makes our experience even better!

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  9. Marcia

    VIP

    Tampa

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous night The food is always amazing and our server Ryan was great

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  10. Carla

    St. Louis

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Atmosphere was acceptable considering obvious hurricane damage. Service was questionable due to 2 drinks being served that were not ordered, water glasses not refilled, and table not checked often enough by waiter. Very expensive evening for subpar service. Normally we have 4-5 star rating for this restaurant. Will try again. Hoping this visit was affected by staff shortages.

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FAQs

Ophelia's on the Bay offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 349-2212.

Ophelia's on the Bay is rated 4.7 stars by 6362 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

Select a time

Booked 78 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ophelia's on the Bay

9105 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Stickney Point Road
  • Neighborhood
    Siesta Key
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Wild Game
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking on premise. No private parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Olson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (941) 349-2212
  • Catering
    Ophelia's on the Bay is the perfect location for your next catered event! Whether it be a birthday celebration, business function, wedding/baby shower, or any other memorable event in your life, we would love to create the perfect event catered to your needs. We also offer complete off-site catering services ranging from small to large functions with our fully equipped mobile kitchen. Please contact us to start booking your event today!
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