Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7

5475 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7

$31 to $50

Seafood

Sarasota

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 50 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
Website
http://www.duvalsfreshlocalseafood.com/
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.

Location
1435 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
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

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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

Popular dishes

Lump Crab Cake$18.50
Spiced lemon remoulade
Caribbean Crab & Shrimp Cakes$13.00
Chipotle remoulade & Street slaw
Coconut Curry Mussels$16.00
1lb of Prince Edward Islando Mussels sauteed with scallions, sesame seed, toasted coconut, red curry
Shaved Steak Spring Rolls$15.50
Knucklehead sauce, caramelized sweet onion, garlic, cheese blend
Rockefeller Shrimp$15.50
Bacon, onion, garlic, cream, yukon gold potatoes
Siesta Key Calamari$16.00
Calamari rings, spice rubbed and fried, cucumber, banana peppers, bell peppers, pineapple, ginger beer gastrique
Eggplant Rollatini$13.00
Thinly sliced eggplant, mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan cheeses, marinara, garlic herb oil

Soups, Salads & Sides

New England Clam Chowder
- Cup$7.00
- Bowl$9.50
Lobster-Full Bisque
sherry, diced lobster, creme fraiche
- Cup$11.50
- Bowl$13.50
Duval's Signature Salad$11.50
Mixed Greens, raspberry vinaigrette, bleu cheese, cashews, grape tomato, red onion
Classic Caesar$10.50
Chopped romaine, parmesan cheese, croutons
- Add anchovies$2.00
The Wonderful Wedge$12.00
Crumbled Bleu cheese, candied bacon, sweet onion, grape tomato, bleu cheese dressing, balsamic reduction

Entrees

Fish & Chips$21.00
Duval's battered North Atlantic cod, French fries, tartar sauce, lemon
Scallops Rockefeller$49.50
Seared U10 sea scallops, roast Yukon potatoes, spinach, bacon sambuca cream sauce, crisp oysters
Ocean Scampi$35.00
1/2 Lobster tail, shrimp, lemon, white wine, garlic, butter, gremolata, linguini
Seafood Bouillabaisse$43.00
1/2 Lobster tail, shrimp, PEI mussels, calamari, filet of fish, tomato, fennel broth
Crisp Fried Chicken Cutlet Parmesan$24.00
Marinara, mozzarella cheese, parmesan, cavatappi pasta
6oz Filet Mignon$47.00
Served over potato gnocchi, beech mushrooms, baby kale, carrots. Demi Glaze.
- Rare
- Medium Rare
- Medium
- Medium Well
- Well
Pan Roasted Salmon$33.00
Citrus lemon aioli, roast Yukon gold potatoes, spinach
Lobster Mac n' Cheese$31.00
Lobster, cavatappi pasta, creamy cheese sauce, hint of garlic, topped with panko bread crumbs
Duval's Seafood Sampler$49.50
Lobster Tail, shrimp & U10 sea scallops grilled, over roasted potatoes, spinach, garlic, & onions, side of clarified butter
- Add 4oz Lump Crab Cake$14.00
Sesame Crusted Tuna$28.00
Scallions, bell peppers, cucumber, cabbage, peanuts, noodles, peanut dressing

Desserts

Creme Brulee$11.00
with seasonal berries
Duval's Signature Bread Pudding$11.00
Our signature bread pudding made with cherry, cheese, and apple Danishes, Chantilly cream
Carrot Cake$14.00
Traditional NY Style with a graham cracker crust
Key Lime Pie$11.00
Traditional house-made key lime pie
Honeybell Cake$11.50
Warm Orange-Honeybell cake, chantilly cream, melba sauce, creme anglaise and a candied orange slice
Chocolate Flourless Lava Cake$11.50
Bursting with a smooth, rich center. Topped with ice cream. Served with chocolate, caramel, chantilly cream and seasonal berries

Seasonal Fresh Catch

Seasonal Fresh Catch$38.00
We serve the freshest fish the market has to offer. Chef selected, and filleted in house. Chef's choice of fresh catch, served over seasonal rice pilaf and asparagus, pan seared with lemon butter on the side.
- Blackened
- Pan Seared
- Grilled
- Pan Seared W/ Lump Crab Cake$14.00

Sides

Sweet Potato Fries$7.50
French Fries$5.50
Seasonal Rice Pilaf$5.50
Grilled Vegetables$7.50
Sauteed Spinach$5.50
Side of Roast Yukon Potatoes$5.50

What 5,475 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
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

5,475 Reviews

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Lucie
New York City
61 reviews
5.0
61 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Sally
Tampa
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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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Joanie
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
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 7 days ago
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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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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Tony
Chicago
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great service good price was very high for lunch 30.00 for s fish sandwich and fries. I do have to say the food was good just be ready to drop a 100 for 3 for lunch.
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 7 days ago
Thank you for the 4-star review and honest feedback. I will be sure to discuss these concerns with my team. We hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director
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Herb
Naples
162 reviews
5.0
162 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite downtown restaurant. Food is always suburb with attentive service.
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 7 days ago
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are glad to hear Duval's always meets your expectations. We hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director
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Christine
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanks for a lovely evening and a delicious dinner. Great service, food was excellent, wine as well. We will come back.
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 7 days ago
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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Alan
Naples
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and amazing service. Mussels in a coconut curry sauce were absolutely outstanding.! Sad that they didn’t have the bread and butter pudding as was looking forward to that, otherwise was 5 stars all round!
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 7 days ago
Thank you for the 4-star review and honest feedback. I will be sure to discuss the bread pudding issue with my team so we can become an all-around 5-star dining experience for you on your next visit. We hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director
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Judy
Tampa
146 reviews
vip
5.0
146 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints. Our waiter, Will, was excellent . Really paid attention to details. We split a delicious Wedge salad. Lovely presentation. An appetizer was made into an entree for me. My husband loved his "Ocean Piccata". He liked the fact that the dish wasn't overloaded with pasta. Had the table at the window which allowed us to watch the passerbyers. All around, a good experience!
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 7 days ago
Thank you for the 5-star review! I will be sure to pass your compliments on to Will. We hope you choose Duval's again soon. Kelly D. Marketing Director
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Morgan
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience for Thanksgiving with awesome food and excellent service ! I strongly recommend !
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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 5475 OpenTable diners.

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

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7

$31 to $50

Seafood

Sarasota

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 50 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

Website
http://www.duvalsfreshlocalseafood.com/
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.

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

100 Tampa / Central Florida West Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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Christmas Eve 3-Course Dinner

New Year's Eve 3-Course Dinner at Duval's

Seafood Bruschetta

Key Lime Pie

Creme Brulee

Appetizers

Lump Crab Cake$18.50

Caribbean Crab & Shrimp Cakes$13.00

Coconut Curry Mussels$16.00

Shaved Steak Spring Rolls$15.50

Rockefeller Shrimp$15.50

Siesta Key Calamari$16.00

Eggplant Rollatini$13.00

Soups, Salads & Sides

New England Clam Chowder

Lobster-Full Bisque

Duval's Signature Salad$11.50

Classic Caesar$10.50

The Wonderful Wedge$12.00

Entrees

Fish & Chips$21.00

Scallops Rockefeller$49.50

Ocean Scampi$35.00

Seafood Bouillabaisse$43.00

Crisp Fried Chicken Cutlet Parmesan$24.00

6oz Filet Mignon$47.00

Pan Roasted Salmon$33.00

Lobster Mac n' Cheese$31.00

Duval's Seafood Sampler$49.50

Sesame Crusted Tuna$28.00

Desserts

Creme Brulee$11.00

Duval's Signature Bread Pudding$11.00

Carrot Cake$14.00

Key Lime Pie$11.00

Honeybell Cake$11.50

Chocolate Flourless Lava Cake$11.50

Seasonal Fresh Catch

Seasonal Fresh Catch$38.00

Sides

Sweet Potato Fries$7.50

French Fries$5.50

Seasonal Rice Pilaf$5.50

Grilled Vegetables$7.50

Sauteed Spinach$5.50

Side of Roast Yukon Potatoes$5.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. restaurant rated?

Is Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. currently accepting reservations?

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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