Sarasota Dining
Waterfront Restaurants in Sarasota
Tables over the water with bay views, from glowing marinas to dock-side tiki decks. This dedicated list carries 14 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.
Arriving by boat? The Dine by Boat guide lists the waterfront spots you can actually reach by water, with dockage notes and call-ahead advice.
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Featured picks
Three places we send people first, then the complete verified list below.
Marina Jack
Waterfront RestaurantsDockside dining room and lounges over Sarasota Bay at the marina
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota FL 34236
O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
Waterfront RestaurantsBayfront tiki deck over Sarasota Bay with live music
5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota FL 34236
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
Waterfront RestaurantsWaterfront grill on the Longboat Key bayfront
412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key FL 34228
The complete list
All 14 verified waterfront picks
Every entry below is a currently listed restaurant with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions.
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Waterfront RestaurantsSiesta Key Village favorite with a lively bar scene
5238 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota FL 34242
Chart House
Waterfront RestaurantsWaterfront dining on Longboat Key
201 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key FL 34228
Jack Dusty at The Ritz-Carlton
Waterfront RestaurantsWaterfront dining at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota FL 34236
Ocean Prime
Waterfront RestaurantsUpscale steak and seafood on the Quay bayfront
501 Quay Commons, Sarasota FL 34236
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
Waterfront RestaurantsOysters and seafood near Phillippi Creek
5353 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
Pop's Sunset Grill
Waterfront RestaurantsOld-Florida waterfront dining with boat access in Nokomis
112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis FL 34275
Casey Key Fish House & Tiki Bar
Waterfront RestaurantsWaterfront fish house on the Intracoastal in Osprey
801 Blackburn Point Rd, Osprey FL 34229
Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina
Waterfront RestaurantsWaterfront landmark at the Venice Inlet jetty
1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice FL 34285
Dockside Waterfront Grill
Waterfront RestaurantsCasual waterfront grill at Fisherman's Wharf Marina in Venice
509 N Tamiami Trail, Venice FL 34285
Nokomo's Sunset Hut
Waterfront RestaurantsWaterfront on Dona Bay in Nokomis with its own dock
690 S Tamiami Trail, Nokomis FL 34275
Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar
Waterfront RestaurantsWaterfront tiki grill on North Tamiami Trail
7150 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34243
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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