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Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota, FL

Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

4.9
4.9
5788 Reviews
$31 to $50
Latin / Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
Selva offers innovative, intricately prepared dishes, plated and presented as works of art. Selva has earned raves from all
over the world, including from the New York Times, which write that Selva is “serving possibly the best food in Sarasota,”
and that “everything on the menu is worth trying.”

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Peruvian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (941) 362-4427
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ysacc Sanchez
  • Private party facilities
    On premises private parties
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Main St. & Palm Ave.
  • Parking details
    Public Parking Garage on Palm Ave
  • Entertainment
    see website for special events
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,788 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Overall

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Food

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food and cocktails" and "outstanding service." Known for its creative Peruvian cuisine, this restaurant features house specialties like various ceviches and a diverse wine selection. Patrons frequently praise its "beautiful presentation" and "delicious flavors," making it a top choice in Sarasota.

5,788 Reviews
  1. shannong1268

    Naples

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was Stephanie and she was wonderful. Very polite and knowledgeable about the menu and excited about the specials. The food was phenomenal, the Filet was perfection and the Lamb Chops melted in our mouths. The presentation was beautiful and the portions were sizeable. We will make this our new celebration restaurant!

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  2. Suzanne

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Glenda and Justin were outstanding servers and everything ordered was plated incredibly and delicious...especially the lobster tostadas and the tuna entree! We had a wonderful evening celebrating my mother in law's 82nd birthday...and a perfect spot for the Christmas parade!

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  3. Ryan

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Padilla/Risotto was basically a cheesy grits Keep the free chimichuri, plantains and nutts or do better. Pretty disappointing. Service was good but good was very disappointing

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the tomato burrata appetizer which was ok. The slices of tomatoes and mozzarella were piled on top of each other in several layers and underneath it all, there was a delicious mix of herbs. No one knew it was under there until the last slice of tomato was eaten. Would have loved to have had those spices on the bland slices I ate. The Spring Rolls were good. My Chilean sea bass was MAYBE 3 oz, which was awfully small given the price, and the ribeye special was average. It was a large steak, but average. Again, not what was expected for the price.

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  5. Kimberly

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was absolutely fabulous, and the food was delish; perfect evening out!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. The only negative for us was we were thinking it was a real Peruvian restaurant and it’s more of a Peruvian inspired place. Only one real Peruvian entree offered which was Lomo Saltado. Even the flavor on this dish came with a twist from the traditional recipe. Again a great place just don’t go there to have a true Peruvian experience and you will love it.

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  7. Clay

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was excellent but my scallops didn’t taste right. They had a sour taste like they had started to go bad. I didn’t eat after first bite. My wife thought they weren’t tasty. The mushroom bisque was very good.

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  8. Keffie

    Tampa

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love going to Selva and this night did not disappoint! Glenda gave us the perfect amount of attention and helped us celebrate our anniversary! We loved our tuna ceviche, the salmon special was off the chart and the chocolate pot de creme was dreamy and perfect! Thanks for always making our nights at Selva Special!

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  9. William

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Our second visit in a week. Always a great meal.

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  10. Zack

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. Every single dish at my table was phenomenal. Only complaint was that the food took a while, just about an hour, but well worth the wait!

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FAQs

Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota is rated 4.9 stars by 5788 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
Google Map for Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

1345 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main St. & Palm Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Peruvian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking Garage on Palm Ave
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ysacc Sanchez
  • Entertainment
    see website for special events
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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