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Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL
Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL
Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL
Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL
Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL

Ophelia's on the Bay

4.7
4.7
6445 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Wild Game
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Olson
  • Catering
    Ophelia's on the Bay is the perfect location for your next catered event! Whether it be a birthday celebration, business function, wedding/baby shower, or any other memorable event in your life, we would love to create the perfect event catered to your needs. We also offer complete off-site catering services ranging from small to large functions with our fully equipped mobile kitchen. Please contact us to start booking your event today!
  • Neighborhood
    Siesta Key
  • Cross street
    Stickney Point Road
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking on premise. No private parking available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6,445 people are saying

Ophelia's on the Bay reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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 a "wonderful venue" with "spectacular views" of the bay, making it ideal for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "excellent food," with highlights like the "Lobster bisque" and seafood options. While "pricey," the "romantic atmosphere" and "beautiful setting" make it a memorable dining experience.
6,446 Reviews
  1. Shella

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderfully peaceful location, especially the patio. The food from start to finish was excellent, the service matched the food. I Highly recommended Ophelia’s‼️

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  2. Chris VIP

    Tampa37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great first experience here. A 2 hour drive from our home. Great menu. Food was excellent. Service was excellent as well. Worth a visit.

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  3. Laurie VIP

    Tampa18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was excellent and the food and recommended wine was exceptional. Could use a décor update but otherwise very worthwhile.

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  4. Susan VIP

    Hawaii7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Was really looking forward to this as it was a birthday celebration. I ordered my lamb, medium rare. It came out well done and so did my friends. It was unfortunate because everybody had eaten most of their food before we got ours back from the chef. Then it was too raw. I didn’t think the Caesar salad tasted very good not like a normal Caesar salad. The soup was delicious. Otherwise, I think it’s very overpriced and not worth it. Maybe it was a bad night for the chef?

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  5. Ashley VIP

    Pittsburgh9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Beautiful views of the water. Food is exceptional. Always a wonderful experience!!

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  6. Rob

    Charleston13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful restaurant with beautiful views from the outdoor seating. The food was very good as well as quite pricey. Our cocktails were also expensive at $19 for an Old Fashioned. Portions were generous though.

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  7. Felicia VIP

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful venue with deliciously fresh food. The service is superb and the valet parking is appreciated. Definitely a must-do if visiting Sarasota or special occasions.

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  8. Dan

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd vacation to the key. 1st time to Ophelia, and I don’t think you’ll find better seafood anywhere around. Will definitely be back!

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  9. Steve

    Tampa4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ophelia’s always provides for a fine dining experience. It begins with Hillary who greets you when you arrive, the table is set so that you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the bay and an Osprey nest. Chris, our waiter, described the items on the menu so that you knew exactly what you were getting. The Lobster bisque was delicious with lots of lobster chunks and the Haddock was superb. Chris was constantly checking to make sure everything was fine.

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  10. Douglas VIP

    Denver24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have frequently gone to this restaurant. The food is outstanding! The service that we had the last two times was sub par tonight was a 10 on a 10! Chris was outstanding!

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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 6445 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 55 times today
Google Map for Ophelia's on the Bay

9105 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Stickney Point Road
  • Neighborhood
    Siesta Key
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Wild Game
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • 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
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Ophelia's on the Bay is the perfect location for your next catered event! Whether it be a birthday celebration, business function, wedding/baby shower, or any other memorable event in your life, we would love to create the perfect event catered to your needs. We also offer complete off-site catering services ranging from small to large functions with our fully equipped mobile kitchen. Please contact us to start booking your event today!
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