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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
6427 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 81 times today
  • 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 6,427 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 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 "amazing food and views" with an "exceptional service" experience. Nestled on the water, it's perfect for special occasions with its "superb ambiance." Guests rave about the "beautiful location," "delicious meals," and "outstanding" seafood options, making it "the best restaurant in Siesta Key."
6,427 Reviews
  1. Angie

    West Virginia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience!! The food a little too pricey in my opinion! The best was the carrot cake for dessert!! I recommend sitting outside to get the full experience. Great service from our waitress!! We would go back!

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting. Food was underwhelming at this pricepoint, as was the service. Our waitress was nice enough but didn’t seem to be happy to be there. We are locals and not sure we will be back for more than a cocktail.

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  3. Bill VIP

    New York City72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent night out at Ophelia’s with great food and service in an elegant setting.

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  4. Cynthia VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely sunset outdoors dinner. Service a little lacking but food wonderful

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  5. Rick

    Tampa1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately, our dining experience did not measure up to past times dining at Ophelia's. We did not get the table we requested on the reservation and the hostess became quite rude when we asked for another table. The food also was not up to par. First, we were told that there were no special requests - in this case to leave the sauce off (not asking for a special preparation). The fact that sauce could not be left off suggests things were already prepared and just re-heated when ordered. The lazy lobster used to be an impressive dish with the lobster meat laid out like a lobster. Now it was chunks of meat on top of a rice blend. The waiter was fine and was fairly attentive. After this experience we may not be returning to this once very nice restaurant.

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was just ok, bread took 40 minutes to arrive. Food is amazing but prices have gone up way too much!!! We’ve been coming here for 13 years and unfortunately, will not be back.

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  7. Rosie VIP

    New Jersey17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious. For the price you pay for the food they should have heaters for cold nights dining outdoors

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  8. Laura VIP

    Cleveland7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat outside and ambiance was great. They really need heaters though, everyone was freezing. Bring a jacket for outdoors. Our waiter was great but all he did all night was apologize for how long it took for drinks and food. We have no problem paying higher prices but you should hire more people in season.

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  9. Christopher VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elegant dining with option of sitting outdoors by, or near, the water, with a view of birds, boats, surrounding environment. Gracious experience, well-prepared/delicious food.

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  10. Virginie

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful setting on the bay. The food is good but pricey. Waiter was friendly but waited a long time for our entrees.

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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 6427 OpenTable diners.

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

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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
  • 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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