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A photo of The Banyan House restaurant
4.4
Awesome(209)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • North Port
Booked 20 times today
Enjoy Creative Cuisine at Downtown Wellen Park's Landmark Lakefront RestaurantNEW AMERICAN CUISINEEnjoy citruswood-fired steaks, seafood, and pasta, plus creative chef-driven small plates while surrounded by beautiful scenic views.
A photo of Ophelia's on the Bay restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(6227)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Siesta Key
Booked 32 times today
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.
A photo of The Point kitchen + cocktails + sunset restaurant
4.3
Awesome(370)
Price: Moderate
• American • Osprey
Booked 11 times today
The Point Kitchen + Cocktails + Sunset is located on Little Sarasota Bay, offering a relaxing waterfront dining experience. Many reviews mention the fantastic views of the bay and the inter-coastal waterway, making it a popular spot to watch the sunset. One reviewer even noted that it's 'one of the few restaurants in the area on the water.'
A photo of Dockside Waterfront Grill restaurant
Price: Moderate
• American • Venice
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  • Bo
    Cincinnati / Dayton •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We come down to Sarasota 1 or 2 times a year and one of our favorite places to dine is Dry Dcok Waterfront Grill. Tonight we had a table overlooking the bay. The service was great. Food outstanding as usual. I had Tuscan cream sauce over linguine with grouper. My husband had the grouper boathouse tacos. Both were delicious. The grouper is always fresh. Also had the lobster bisque, very good! Can't wait til our next dinner there!
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    Dry Dock Waterfront GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Longboat Key
    4.9
  • peter
    Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great food and ambiance. Service was a little slow, but Nick jumped in and did a great job in moving our meal delivery along. Tripletail entrees were delicious as were the bacon wrapped scallops and lobster bisque.
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    Tripletail Seafood & SpiritsPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Sarasota
    4.8
  • Johnvip
    Denver / Colorado •26 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Ophelia’s was fabulous as usual! We have never had anything but fabulous food, wonderful service & a beautiful outdoor dining experience! This is our favorite restaurant in the Sarasota area and possibly just our favorite restaurant period. Chris provided wonderful service tonight and our meal was timed perfectly by him so that we could enjoy every aspect of it! An overall beautiful dining experience!
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    Ophelia's on the BayPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Siesta Key
    4.8
  • Maureen
    Asheville / Western North Carolina •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Everyone was very friendly. Menu didn't have a lot of choices, but we ordered was very good. Kristen our server was excellent - she knew how to read her customers - she never rush us and really knew the menu & had answers to all our questions.
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    The Banyan HousePrice: Very Expensive• American• North Port
    4.4
  • Clark
    Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The Beachhouse has made a fabulous return after the destruction of Hurricane Milton! Serviss, staff, food and atmosphere was wonderful!!!
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    Beach House Waterfront RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Bradenton
    4.8
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