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Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL

Ophelia's on the Bay

4.7
4.7
6302 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 49 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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
    (941) 349-2212
  • 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!
  • Area
    Siesta Key
  • Cross Street
    Stickney Point Road
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking on premise. No private parking available.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 6,302 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Contemporary American

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ophelia's on the Bay offers a consistently "excellent" dining experience with "beautiful" bay views and an "amazing" atmosphere. Guests praise the "fantastic" service and "delicious" food, including standout dishes like "baked Connecticut blue point oysters" and "filet mignon." Ideal for special occasions, this restaurant ensures a memorable visit.

6,302 Reviews
  1. Mandy

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The perceived value was underwhelming. The prices of dinner were fairly high $56-62 and I expected the food to be outstanding, plated better and with a bit more of the sides that it came with. Expensive and not so great. The tables could have had a bit more ambiance to them than they had. Service was great so that saved the experience. It was just okay.

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  2. Valeri

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service ! The Lobster Mac and Cheese appetizer was delicious! Everyone enjoyed their meal! Never disappoints, thats why we keep coming back!

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  3. Howard

    VIP

    New York City

    66 reviews

    4.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was slow. No escargot on menu and ran out of eggplant crepes.

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  4. Mike

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was Outstanding. Lamb, scallops and crab rice

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  5. Lawrence

    VIP

    New York City

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dining experience at Ophelia’s on the Bay! Our server, Danielle, was terrific, personable, helpful and thoroughly professional. She added meaningfully to a wonderful dining experience. Of course, the food is always the main event here, and this occasion was no different. We each had the poached pear and gorgonzola salad to start and then one of us had the scallop entree and the other the lobster risotto. Both were prepared to perfection and absolutely delicious. Ophelia’s never fails to please and remains one of our very favorite dining destinations.

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  6. Paul

    VIP

    Naples

    160 reviews

    5.0

    160 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ophelia’s is always an outstanding dining experience in every respect. We never hesitate to recommend the restaurant to others and are always thanked afterwards for the recommendation.

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  7. Vinnie

    Atlanta Metro

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bryce was outstanding Food excellent , my compliment to the chef staff . Pork belly was killer appetizer woh baby . Perfect birthday , love you guys VInnie

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  8. lisa

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fine dining experience. Food was wonderful, and the service was excellent. It's good to be back! Would highly recommend Ophelia's!

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  9. Brian

    VIP

    Naples

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ophelia’s is a standout ~ amazing from beginning, middle, to end. The team should be so proud of the experience you deliver to your grateful patrons. We appreciate being made to feel special and give the thanks in return. Special thanks to Les, our amazing server Chris, and Andrew managing valet! Thanks for making my wife’s birthday dinner exceptional!

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  10. Pat

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always! Our special place for special occasions!!!

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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 6302 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
19:00
Booked 49 times today

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Google Map for Ophelia's on the Bay

9105 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stickney Point Road
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (941) 349-2212
  • 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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