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Seafood Sampler - Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood., Sarasota, FL

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7 (5730)
$31 to $50
Seafood
1435 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
We are an award-winning restaurant with a passion for stunning seafood, superb service, fine wine, and creative cocktails.

We are committed to serving only the freshest dishes to our guests. We receive fresh fish daily from our local suppliers and filet everything in house to ensure the best possible quality.

Together with our unique menu, our focus on excellent service allows us to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining experience in downtown Sarasota. Every menu item is prepared to order to allow for customization and personalization of each dish and to ensure you are getting the freshest possible meal.

Voted Sarasota's Best by Herald Tribune Readers:
Best All-Around Restaurant (7 years in a row)
Best Seafood Restaurant (10 years in a row)
Best Sandwich for our renowned Po' Boy (7 years in a row)
Thank you, Sarasota!

For parties of 8 or more, a gratuity of 18% will be added to the check.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Continental, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    If you are interested in having your next special event catered, please contact us for more information, we will customize our menu to meet your needs! We can design a perfect menu for your event including any of our entrees, sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, sides, selections you imagine, etc.
  • Private party facilities
    Duval's hosts wine dinners and private parties with proper notice. Please call the restaurant and ask for Jonathan Van Dyke for more information.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Central and Main
  • Parking details
    We offer a free local shuttle, and free local delivery. Call or text 941-374-3996 with your location, the # in your party, and time for pick up, and the Shuttle will pick you up and drop you off at Duval’s! Visit www.DuvalsFLS.com/Shuttle for more info.
  • Public transit
    Park anywhere downtown and call our Free Local Shuttle to be driven to our front door! (There's also a bus station at Orange and First, about a block away if you're taking the bus in.)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,730 people are saying

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Seafood

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. offers a delightful dining experience with "fresh seafood" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "wonderful atmosphere" and "beautiful presentation." Highlights include the "crab cake appetizer" and "lobster bisque." Outdoor seating and a convenient shuttle service add to the charm. Perfect for seafood lovers in Sarasota.
5,729 Reviews
  1. Rudy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner and our server was great as well. We sat outside to enjoy the weather and the people watching was fantastic as well. My compliments to the Chef!

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  2. DOR VIP

    Tampa37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We love returning to Duval's for excellent and creative seafood and a friendly responsive staff.

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  3. Frank

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Duval’s should be on everyone must do list when in Sarasota. Our seafood orders were delicious and served steaming hot. The presentation was beautiful. The waiter and hostess were welcoming, friendly and attentive. They have certainly exceeded all our expectations for a fine dining experience. It was a pleasure to be there and look forward to going back when in town.

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  4. thomas

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made a reservation sat right on time we were greeted immediately our waitress was outstanding food was delicious I will highly recommend the restaurant.

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  5. Brian VIP

    Southwest Florida70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Duval’s ~ 1st class staff = 1st class restaurant, with amazing fresh seafood, great wine & libations. Combine the is with great service, and you have a winning combination! Many thanks for a wonderful experience. Special thanks to our server, Maria, and manager Johnathan!

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  6. Rachel VIP

    Tampa9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I enjoyed my experience & my food! Service was excellent. I do wish they had more chicken dishes on the menu, but otherwise very good and I would come again
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed your dining experience and we hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director

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  7. S.

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You can’t get much better. We are there 3-4 times a month . Always good food good service
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are glad to hear Duval's always meets your expectations. We hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director

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  8. Bob VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambiance - will definitely return next time I am in town. Feels like a neighborhood eatery.
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed your dining experience and we hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director

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  9. Kathy

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Our server was fantastic, the atmosphere superior and the food was amazing.
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are glad to hear your dining experience met and exceeded your expectations. We hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director

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  10. Alisa

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visiting from NYC — We went to celebrate a birthday during vacation last weekend. Food was delicious and fresh. We sat outside and loved the vibe. Service was 15/10. We had a few mishaps. One was totally our fault regarding not reading the fine print on the menu, but their staff was so accommodating and went above and beyond. I’m truly shocked at how great all the staff was. Thank you for a lovely dinner!
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed your dining experience for your special day and we hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director

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FAQs

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 312-4001.

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. is rated 4.7 stars by 5730 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
  4. Sarasota / Bradenton
  5. Sarasota

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Google Map for Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

1435 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Central and Main
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Continental, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer a free local shuttle, and free local delivery. Call or text 941-374-3996 with your location, the # in your party, and time for pick up, and the Shuttle will pick you up and drop you off at Duval’s! Visit www.DuvalsFLS.com/Shuttle for more info.
  • Public transit
    Park anywhere downtown and call our Free Local Shuttle to be driven to our front door! (There's also a bus station at Orange and First, about a block away if you're taking the bus in.)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    If you are interested in having your next special event catered, please contact us for more information, we will customize our menu to meet your needs! We can design a perfect menu for your event including any of our entrees, sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, sides, selections you imagine, etc.
  • Private party facilities
    Duval's hosts wine dinners and private parties with proper notice. Please call the restaurant and ask for Jonathan Van Dyke for more information.
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