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Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL

Ophelia's on the Bay

4.7
4.7
6412 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Wild Game
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking on premise. No private parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Olson

What 6,412 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Ambiance

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ophelia's on the Bay offers "amazing food and views" with an "exceptional service" experience. Nestled on the water, it's perfect for special occasions with its "superb ambiance." Guests rave about the "beautiful location," "delicious meals," and "outstanding" seafood options, making it "the best restaurant in Siesta Key."

6,412 Reviews
  1. Javan

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Listen.. About last night’s entree. The Fruits de Mer (see description of the dish further below). Outstanding. The scallops were the best I’ve ever had. The nasturtiums were locally grown/sourced - I have a strong appreciation for chefs that support local farmers. Thank you! “Fruits de Mer Atlantic Diver Scallops, Alaskan King Crab Merus, Maine Lobster Claws, Green Garlic-Nasturtium Pesto Cream, Genovese Basil, Toasted Pine Nuts, Andalusian Mushrooms, Ravioli di Formaggio”

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  2. Kenneth VIP

    New York City69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Splendid dinner with excellent service. Pricey, yes, but the location, food quality, and waitstaff make the overall experience worth the cost. Greatly appreciated that, unlike many restaurants I’ve dined at, our gift certificate could be used for tipping. A substantial percentage of the tables are on a waterfront deck which is fine on a nice night, but we were glad to have an inside table with a perfect view of outdoor diners coping with high winds. Looking forward to returning before heading home up north.

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  3. Joy VIP

    Naples4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fabulous and Annette was attentive and Knowledgeable!

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  4. Mark

    Detroit16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderfully prepared dishes, attentive service and views of the water as good as anywhere. One of very best in the Sarasota area

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  5. Tom VIP

    Tampa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Danielle did a very nice job with our service this evening.

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    Treasure Coast3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience great service good food. prices very steep. probably the highest I’ve paid since I moved to Sarasota area

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, food and ambience. Well worth every cent!

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  8. Eileen VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dining on Siesta Key! Knowledgeable staff, delicious food & fabulous ambiance

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  9. Harry VIP

    Naples252 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Another lovely meal @ Ophelia’s on a perfect evening weather wise. They were slammed so service pacing was a bit slower. So glad they survived the storm!

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was so lovely! The outdoor setting was magical. We were lucky it was a full moon! Our server Nick was attentive to every detail and super personable!! Most of all, our food was delicious! We’ve eaten at Ophelia’s many times, always a treat!

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FAQs

Ophelia's on the Bay offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 349-2212.

Ophelia's on the Bay is rated 4.7 stars by 6412 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today
Google Map for Ophelia's on the Bay

9105 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Wild Game
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking on premise. No private parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Olson
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