Sarasota Dining
Seafood Restaurants in Sarasota
Fresh-off-the-boat fish houses, oyster bars and market counters. This dedicated list carries 17 current Sarasota picks, each with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions. Where a detail could not be confirmed, it says so instead of guessing.
Venice Dining
Seafood Restaurants in Venice
Fresh-off-the-boat fish houses, the inlet jetty and the pier head of the Gulf. This dedicated list carries 3 current Venice picks, each with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions. Where a detail could not be confirmed, it says so instead of guessing.
Osprey Dining
Seafood Restaurants in Osprey
Fresh-off-the-dock seafood houses on the Intracoastal and the bay: the core of the Osprey table. This dedicated list carries 4 current Osprey-area picks, each with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions. Where a detail could not be confirmed, it says so instead of guessing.
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Featured picks
Three places we send people first, then the complete verified Venice list below.
Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina
Seafood RestaurantsWaterfront landmark at the Venice Inlet jetty since 1976, with a restaurant, tavern and full-service marina
1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice FL 34285
Sharky's on the Pier
Seafood RestaurantsBeachfront dining at the base of the Venice Fishing Pier, with live music most evenings
1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice FL 34285
Dockside Waterfront Grill
Seafood RestaurantsCasual waterfront grill at Fisherman's Wharf Marina (Marker 4), near the Intracoastal with boat access
509 N Tamiami Trail, Venice FL 34285
The complete list
All 3 verified seafood picks in Venice
Every entry below is a currently listed Venice restaurant with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions.
Restaurants marked "Website not confirmed" appear because we only publish websites we have verified firsthand. Selections change with the seasons; always confirm hours and availability with the restaurant before visiting. For the full Venice multi-category reference, see the Venice Dining Guide.
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Featured picks
Three places we send people first, then the complete verified Osprey list below.
Casey Key Fish House
Seafood Restaurants OspreyWaterfront seafood at the Blackburn Point swing bridge, open daily from 11:30 a.m.
801 Blackburn Point Rd, Osprey FL 34229
Deep Lagoon Seafood and Oyster House
Seafood Restaurants OspreyWaterfront seafood and oysters on the Intracoastal near the bridge
482 Blackburn Point Rd, Osprey FL 34229
The Point Waterfront Restaurant
Seafood Restaurants OspreyEvie's on the Bay, bayfront dining at Historic Spanish Point
131 Bayview Dr, Osprey FL 34229
The complete list
All 4 verified seafood picks in Osprey
Every entry below is a currently listed Osprey-area restaurant with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions.
Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen
Seafood Restaurants OspreySeafood-forward New Florida kitchen at Casey Key Resort, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner daily
1660 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey FL 34229
Restaurants marked "Website not confirmed" appear because we only publish websites we have verified firsthand. Selections change with the seasons; always confirm hours and availability with the restaurant before visiting. For the full Osprey multi-category reference, return to the Osprey community hub.
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Featured picks
Three places we send people first, then the complete verified list below.
Owen's Fish Camp
Seafood RestaurantsBurns Court seafood camp: shrimp and grits, Low Country boil, lively patio
516 Burns Ct, Sarasota FL 34236
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.
Seafood RestaurantsDowntown market-cafe plating whatever came in fresh that day
1435 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
Seafood RestaurantsSouth Trail landmark: market counter up front, seafood house in back
4144 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
The complete list
All 17 verified seafood picks
Every entry below is a currently listed restaurant with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions.
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
Seafood RestaurantsOysters and seafood on South Tamiami Trail
5353 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Seafood RestaurantsSiesta Key Village favorite for oysters and frozen drinks
5238 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota FL 34242
Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar
Seafood RestaurantsCrab and oyster bar at Old Stickney Point
1200 Old Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota FL 34242
Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar
Seafood RestaurantsOyster and seafood bar on Lemon Avenue
428 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota FL 34236
Crab & Fin Restaurant
Seafood RestaurantsFine seafood on St. Armands Circle
420 St Armands Cir, Sarasota FL 34236
element steak. seafood. pasta.
Seafood RestaurantsDowntown kitchen with a wide seafood and steak menu
1413 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236
Marina Jack
Seafood RestaurantsDockside dining over Sarasota Bay at the marina
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota FL 34236
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
Seafood Restaurants Longboat KeyWaterfront grill on Longboat Key
412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key FL 34228
The Old Salty Dog
Seafood RestaurantsCasual pub fare on City Island with bay views
1601 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota FL 34236
Kacey's Seafood
Seafood RestaurantsTake-out market and seafood kitchen on Fruitville Road
4904 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL 34232
Captain Brian's Seafood Market & Restaurant
Seafood RestaurantsSeafood market-house on North Tamiami Trail
8421 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34243
Brine Seafood & Raw Bar
Seafood RestaurantsRaw bar and seafood plates in Gulf Gate
2250 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota FL 34231
Mariscos Azteca Mexican Seafood Restaurant
Seafood RestaurantsMexican-style seafood house on Tuttle Avenue
1100 N Tuttle Ave #8, Sarasota FL 34237
Juicy Seafood
Seafood RestaurantsCasual seafood kitchen on the North Trail
560 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota FL 34236
Restaurants marked "Website not confirmed" appear because we only publish websites we have verified firsthand. Selections change with the seasons; always confirm hours and availability with the restaurant before visiting. For the full multi-category reference, see the Sarasota Dining Guide.
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