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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 (6487)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
9105 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
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

  • 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 6,487 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

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Good for special occasions

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ophelia's on the Bay offers a "spectacular meal" experience with "fantastic food" and "wonderful service" set against a "beautiful setting on the bay." Guests praise the "romantic atmosphere" and "amazing views." While some find it "pricey," the "outstanding" cuisine and "attentive service" make it a "must-do" for special occasions.
6,487 Reviews
  1. Rebecca

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was decent, more of a “pay for the ambiance,” than the food place

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  2. Dawn

    Milwaukee9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Outside building is falling apart. Food not nearly as good. Presentation a big thumbs down. Prices through the roof! More money for much less. We used to go monthly. Now only because someone gave us a gift card. Waiter was really pushing the $115 ciopinno and $110 surf and turf. Disappointing.

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  3. Chris

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend-great food, service and ambiance !!

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  4. Daniel

    Detroit19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice view and ambiance. We've been here 3 times and they never fail to impress.

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  5. Ashley

    Tampa13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I expected much more for the prices that I paid. Very slow service, my filet mignon wasn’t cooked as I had asked, even after sending it back it was still undercooked. I was there much too long when dinner was for only 2 people. I don’t plan on going back.

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  6. Harry VIP

    Naples257 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another spectacular meal @ Ophelia’s! Sienna was our server extraordinaire throughout the beautiful evening. Chef Nick is nocking it out of the park!

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  7. Cindy VIP

    Columbus7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was outstanding! Can’t wait to go back!!

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  8. Mark

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my wife’s birthday at Ophelia’s. As always, a great experience. The hostess was very welcoming. Our inside table was along the glass which gave an unrestricted view of the harbor. Our server was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu. She didn’t make us feel rushed or ignored. The food was outstanding. Wife started with Foie gras and I had escargot wrapped in pastry. We shared a King crab bisque which was excellent. Wife had Alaskan halibut & I had a very wonderful king crab, Maine lobster, scallops, calamari in a saffron sauce over gnocchi. Dessert was a chocolate cheese cake dish. Delicious. Our favorite Sarasota dinning spot for sure.

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  9. Regina VIP

    Washington DC12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our place to go - because we always want excellent food in a comfortable environment where we can dine! Love Ophelia’s!

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  10. linda

    Tampa1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    On their website the menu included Rack of Lamb. It was replaced with Leg of Lamb for Easter. The toughest piece of meat I ever tried to eat. I chewed the first bite for a long time and couldn't swallow it. I ordered something different and a half hour after my wife finished her meal I still had not got mine. The service was terrible. There was no discount on my bill and I was only offered a free dessert. Worst $200 meal I ever had and will never go back there again.
    Ophelia's on the BayResponded on April 21, 2025
    I am very sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your recent experience at Ophelia's on the Bay. Please accept our apologies for the menu change not being updated; we understand this caused confusion and disappointment. As a gesture of goodwill, we did not charge you for the meal that did not meet your expectations. If you have any further questions or if there's anything else we can do to address your disappointment, please do not hesitate to contact us. We value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more satisfying experience in the future. Sincerely, Ophelia's on the Bay

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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 6487 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
  4. Sarasota / Bradenton
  5. Siesta Key

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Booked 45 times today
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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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