Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Osprey

11 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Point kitchen + cocktails + sunset restaurant

1. The Point kitchen + cocktails + sunset

4.2

Price: Moderate

• American • Osprey

Booked 6 times today

The Point offers casual, waterfront dining on Little Sarasota Bay. Our atmosphere balances a new and old Florida feel with relaxation, good food, great cocktails and most importantly, quality service. Come join us!

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2. Ophelia's on the Bay

4.7

Exceptional(6290)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Siesta Key

Booked 36 times today

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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3. Clayton's Siesta Grille

4.8

Exceptional(2255)

Price: Moderate

• American • Sarasota

Booked 16 times today

At Clayton’s Siesta Grille, our motto is “If you give people good food that’s affordable, and love them, they’ll support you”. We promise that only the finest and freshest ingredients are used and you can be sure that attention to detail, quality, and customer satisfaction is and will always be our primary goal. Come and join us for dinner and see for yourself why Clayton’s Siesta Grille will be one of your favorite hotspots on Siesta Key.

4. Indigenous

4.7

Exceptional(902)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sarasota

Booked 27 times today

Opened in 2011, Indigenous has earned a reputation for being an inspirational and educational restaurant. For years, Indigenous has been known as one of America’s top restaurants, renowned for its passion for food, the community, and the planet. Indigenous’ menu of seasonal American cuisine changes progressively throughout the year based on peak ingredient availability. With a focus on sustainable seafood, we work closely with local fisherman, artisans, and farmers to maintain the highest quality. At Indigenous, we are always working our best to create a better food system. Owner Chef Steve Phelps has been a James Beard Foundation Semi Finalist for Best Chef South in 2014 & 2015, an Ambassador for Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Blue Ribbon Task Force, and a founding member and Chef for the EDF Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture.

5. Michael's On East

4.7

Exceptional(5624)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 34 times today

Serving "inspired cuisine" since 1987, the celebrated Michael’s On East restaurant takes fine dining to another level, offering award-winning cuisine and outstanding service, in an exceptional 1940s supper club atmosphere. Michael's On East has been inducted into Nation's Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame and recently received their 34th consecutive AAA Four-Diamond Award. The 350+ bottle wine list has been awarded the Best of Award of Excellence by the Wine Spectator!Upon entering the dining room, you are immediately dazzled by the plush design and inspired décor. The restaurant’s intimate aura, along with its contemporary flare, world-class wine cellar and incomparable service, create an unparalleled dining experience.Michael's Lounge, complete with a grand piano, is a guest favorite with its signature cocktails and award winning wine selection. Michael’s Atrium for outdoor dining is a stunning glass-covered, plant-filled courtyard with a beautiful flowing fountain.

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6. Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina

4.8

Exceptional(3821)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Venice

Booked 43 times today

The Crow’s Nest Restaurant, Tavern and Marina has been serving the Venice, FL community since 1976. With the freshest seafood and most flavorful dishes, the Crow’s Nest strives to prides itself on providing 5-star experiences for their guests each and every time they visit. The upstairs dining room provides a fine dining experience with a fantastic view of the water for lunch or dinner. The wood-paneled and cozy tavern downstairs serves for a more casual experience and is open all day. You can also enjoy their full-service marina, offering overnight dockage, gas and diesel pumps, and all the supplies you need for a day or week on the water. You can also rent their paddleboat, one or two person kayaks, paddleboards, bicycles and more! Whatever experience you choose, you’ll be sure to enjoy a 5-star experience! Stay up to date on their specials and promotions by joining their email list at CrowsNest-Venice.com!

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7. Veronica Fish & Oyster

4.9

Exceptional(2298)

Price: Expensive

• Oyster Bar • Sarasota

Booked 35 times today

A modern oyster bar with a nod to classic supper clubs of past featuring flavors from across the globe We save tables for walk ins as well as the bar, lounge and patio, if a reservation time is not available feel free to walk in and check out these areasPLEASE NOTE*** for parties of 5 and over, we ask that you call in in order for us to better serve the group's needs.OUTDOOR SEATING NON RESERVABLE ***Our outdoor seating is all first come first serve- we apologize for any inconvenience

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8. Libby's - Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(3969)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 57 times today

Open in Sarasota since May of 2019, the Libby's space is open, modern & minimalist. Delicious menu items, sophisticated wine and daily specials are at the core of all that we do! Cozy bar area, weekday happy hour specials, and a private dining room are some of the unique features at our Sarasota location.

9. Cafe Gabbiano

4.8

Exceptional(3780)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Siesta Key

Booked 42 times today

Cafe Gabbiano is a casual fine dining restaurant in Sarasota Fl (Siesta Key). We source local ingredients and have a great blend of classic and modern Italian dishes. At Cafe Gabbiano everything is made to order as we want each dish to be fresh. All of our sauces and pastas are homemade. Cafe Gabbiano is a 4,000 sqft facility that offers intimate dining as well as larger rooms to host special occasions such as beach weddings and rehearsal dinners. We have an extensive wine list, signature crafted cocktails and a great beer list. We are open daily from 5 PM to 10 PM with Happy Hour 5 PM to 6:30 PM at the bar.

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10. Cassariano Italian Eatery

4.7

Exceptional(3784)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Venice

Booked 46 times today

Contemporary Italian Cuisine in downtown Venice with a casual-elegant atmosphere. INSIDE AND OUTSIDE DINING

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Jacklyn
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The Columbia restaurant is always a winner! We had a fabulous meal and Jack was an exceptional waiter. We love the food, the atmosphere and the value. My husband always starts with the exceptional black bean soup, I had the empanadas yum! We both had Grouper. Rounded out our meal with key lime pie ( a generous slice) and the tres amigos churros, delicious 😋 we highly recommend and we will be back!
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Columbia Restaurant - SarasotaPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Sarasota
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4.8
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Kirsten
Toronto / Ontario •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Beautiful restaurant on the bay. The staff are amazing, friendly and made us feel so welcome. Our dishes were presented beautifully. The steaks were cooked to perfection and the baked Connecticut blue point oysters were so out of this world that we ordered a second one!If you’re looking for a more upscale experience in Siesta Keys then Ophelia’s will not dissapoint. Their wine menu is fantastic as well!
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Ophelia's on the BayPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Siesta Key
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4.7
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James
New York City •225 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Incredible dinner! Grouper bites and Category 5 shrimp appetizers were as good as it gets. The delicious fishcamp chowder is almost a meal in itself. Finally, the lobster tacos also were great. I apologize f this sounds like I own the place. My wife and I are three times a year customers who simply love this place.
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Dry Dock Waterfront GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Longboat Key
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4.9
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CynthiaVIP
Northwest Florida •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Our server was the Best of the Best!! He couldn’t have been nicer and was so accommodating with all of our needs.
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The Point kitchen + cocktails + sunsetPrice: Moderate• American• Osprey
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4.2
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Bonnie
Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Where the locals go to dine! Fun atmosphere, great servers and great food. View could be better but
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Clayton's Siesta GrillePrice: Moderate• American• Sarasota
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4.8

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. The Point kitchen + cocktails + sunset

2. Ophelia's on the Bay

3. Clayton's Siesta Grille

4. Indigenous

5. Michael's On East

6. Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina

7. Veronica Fish & Oyster

8. Libby's - Sarasota

9. Cafe Gabbiano

10. Cassariano Italian Eatery

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