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Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood., Sarasota, FL

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7
4.7
5481 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
A photo of Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. restaurant

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7
$31 to $50
Seafood
Sarasota

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
We are an eclectic eatery with a passion for stunning seafood, superb service, fine wine, and creative cocktails.

We are committed to serving only the freshest dishes to our guests. We receive fresh fish daily from our local suppliers and filet everything in house to ensure the best possible quality.

Together with our unique menu, our focus on excellent service allows us to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining experience in downtown Sarasota. Every menu item is prepared to order to allow for customization and personalization of each dish and to ensure you are getting the freshest possible meal.

Voted Sarasota's Best by Herald Tribune Readers:
Best All-Around Restaurant (2019-2023)
Best Seafood Restaurant (2016-2023)
Best Sandwich for our renowned Po' Boy (2016-2022)
Best Lunch (2020-2022)
Thank you, Sarasota!

For parties of 8 or more, a gratuity of 18% will be added to the check.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Continental, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 312-4001
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    If you are interested in having your next special event catered, please contact us for more information, we will customize our menu to meet your needs! We can design a perfect menu for your event including any of our entrees, sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, sides, selections you imagine, etc.
  • Private party facilities
    Duval's hosts wine dinners and private parties with proper notice. Please call the restaurant and ask for Jonathan Van Dyke for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Central and Main
  • Parking details
    We offer a free local shuttle, and free local delivery. Call or text 941-374-3996 with your location, the # in your party, and time for pick up, and the Shuttle will pick you up and drop you off at Duval’s! Visit www.DuvalsFLS.com/Shuttle for more info.
  • Public transit
    Park anywhere downtown and call our Free Local Shuttle to be driven to our front door! (There's also a bus station at Orange and First, about a block away if you're taking the bus in.)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve 3-Course Dinner

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    Enjoy a 3-Course Christmas Eve dinner at Duval's! REGULAR DINNER MENU AND HAPPY HOUR MENU NOT AVAILABLE AFTER 3PM $69 Per Person - Choose 1 Selection from Each Course First Course Butternut Squash & Blue Crab Bisque Caprese Salad Tuna Crudo Second Course Pork Tomahawk: Dry-cured pork tomahawk, crispy brussels sprouts with pancetta, apple chutney Surf & Turf: Filet mignon, crab stuffed lobster, scalloped potatoes, asparagus with garlic, seafood mornay Chef’s Fresh Catch: Parmesan herb crusted, sage and brown butter gnocchi, butternut squash purée Third Course Bread Pudding Chocolate Pot De Crème ALTERNATIVES TO COURSED MENU: Includes choice of dessert Land & Sea Alfredo | $55 Ribeye | $55 Grilled Seafood Sampler | $60
  • New Year's Eve 3-Course Dinner at Duval's

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in 2025 at Duval's with a 3-course dinner! REGULAR DINNER MENU AND HAPPY HOUR MENU NOT AVAILABLE AFTER 3PM $89 Per Person, Select One From Each Course First Course Fresh Catch Crudo Beef Tenderloin Tartar Crab and Shrimp Chowder Second Course Ora King Salmon: Chilled orzo salad, creamy herb salmon roe sauce Ribeye: Roasted garlic parmesan mashed potatoes, broccolini, black garlic compound butter Chef’s Fresh Catch: Clams, roasted fennel, heirloom cherry tomato, garlic gremolata, tomato broth Third Course Decadent Chocolate Cake Orange White Chocolate Brûlée Alternative Options to Coursed Menu (Includes choice of dessert): Land & Sea Alfredo | $74 Ribeye | $74 Grilled Seafood Sampler | $74

What 5,481 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. in Sarasota is celebrated for its exceptional seafood, "amazing service," and welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about dishes like ahi tuna, seafood pasta, and key lime pie. The attentive staff, including standout servers like Brianna and Jesse, enhance the dining experience, making it a "favorite" spot for locals and visitors alike.

5,481 Reviews
  1. Tamela

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE , THE GROUPER WAS THE BEST.WE WILL BE GOING BACK SOON

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  2. Dr Joel

    VIP

    Tampa

    104 reviews

    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Deserves it’s reputation as best fish restaurant in Sarasota

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  3. Mark

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always good but the service continues to be a little on the slow side.

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  4. debbie

    VIP

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Doug, our server always does a great job!. The quality of food is very consistent and a good value.

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  5. Stacy

    Naples

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were Awesome! We had the tuna and it tasted great, our waitress was super attentive . We would definitely go back 😀

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  6. Chuck

    VIP

    Phoenix

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, Jen was a great server. Would highly recommend.

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  7. Lucie

    VIP

    New York City

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience at Duval's last night. We especially went there to sit outside and watch the Sarasota Holiday parade. They gave us a wonderful table right by the street. We had delicious food and great service in a crowded space while we were able to ejjoy the parade.

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  8. Sally

    Tampa

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience at Duval’s. The food is consistently good and the service is exceptional with friendly common knowledgeable and attentive staff.

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  9. Joanie

    VIP

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a delicious meal sitting outside under a heat lamp, as inside was a little too noisy. We were perfectly comfortable, our waitress was attentive, and the food was excellent. And the Bacon bourbon Manhattan is a must!
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded on December 4, 2024
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed your dining experience and we hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director

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  10. dennis

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had to sit at bar as too cold outside. Inside full 2 weeks before

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FAQs

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 312-4001.

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. is rated 4.7 stars by 5481 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. restaurant

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7
$31 to $50
Seafood
Sarasota

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

1435 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Central and Main
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Continental, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer a free local shuttle, and free local delivery. Call or text 941-374-3996 with your location, the # in your party, and time for pick up, and the Shuttle will pick you up and drop you off at Duval’s! Visit www.DuvalsFLS.com/Shuttle for more info.
  • Public transit
    Park anywhere downtown and call our Free Local Shuttle to be driven to our front door! (There's also a bus station at Orange and First, about a block away if you're taking the bus in.)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (941) 312-4001
  • Catering
    If you are interested in having your next special event catered, please contact us for more information, we will customize our menu to meet your needs! We can design a perfect menu for your event including any of our entrees, sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, sides, selections you imagine, etc.
  • Private party facilities
    Duval's hosts wine dinners and private parties with proper notice. Please call the restaurant and ask for Jonathan Van Dyke for more information.
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