Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7

5621 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

We are an eclectic eatery 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 (2019-2023)
Best Seafood Restaurant (2016-2023)
Best Sandwich for our renowned Po' Boy (2016-2022)
Best Lunch (2020-2022)
Thank you, Sarasota!

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

Order delivery or takeout

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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
(941) 312-4001
Website
http://www.duvalsfreshlocalseafood.com/
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.

Location
1435 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
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

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Popular dishes

Lump Crab Cake$18.50
Spiced lemon remoulade
Caribbean Crab & Shrimp Cakes$13.00
Chipotle remoulade & Street slaw
Coconut Curry Mussels$16.00
1lb of Prince Edward Islando Mussels sauteed with scallions, sesame seed, toasted coconut, red curry
Shaved Steak Spring Rolls$15.50
Knucklehead sauce, caramelized sweet onion, garlic, cheese blend
Rockefeller Shrimp$15.50
Bacon, onion, garlic, cream, yukon gold potatoes
Siesta Key Calamari$16.00
Calamari rings, spice rubbed and fried, cucumber, banana peppers, bell peppers, pineapple, ginger beer gastrique
Eggplant Rollatini$13.00
Thinly sliced eggplant, mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan cheeses, marinara, garlic herb oil

Soups, Salads & Sides

New England Clam Chowder
- Cup$7.00
- Bowl$9.50
Lobster-Full Bisque
sherry, diced lobster, creme fraiche
- Cup$11.50
- Bowl$13.50
Duval's Signature Salad$11.50
Mixed Greens, raspberry vinaigrette, bleu cheese, cashews, grape tomato, red onion
Classic Caesar$10.50
Chopped romaine, parmesan cheese, croutons
- Add anchovies$2.00
The Wonderful Wedge$12.00
Crumbled Bleu cheese, candied bacon, sweet onion, grape tomato, bleu cheese dressing, balsamic reduction

Entrees

Fish & Chips$21.00
Duval's battered North Atlantic cod, French fries, tartar sauce, lemon
Scallops Rockefeller$49.50
Seared U10 sea scallops, roast Yukon potatoes, spinach, bacon sambuca cream sauce, crisp oysters
Ocean Scampi$35.00
1/2 Lobster tail, shrimp, lemon, white wine, garlic, butter, gremolata, linguini
Seafood Bouillabaisse$43.00
1/2 Lobster tail, shrimp, PEI mussels, calamari, filet of fish, tomato, fennel broth
Crisp Fried Chicken Cutlet Parmesan$24.00
Marinara, mozzarella cheese, parmesan, cavatappi pasta
6oz Filet Mignon$47.00
Served over potato gnocchi, beech mushrooms, baby kale, carrots. Demi Glaze.
- Rare
- Medium Rare
- Medium
- Medium Well
- Well
Pan Roasted Salmon$33.00
Citrus lemon aioli, roast Yukon gold potatoes, spinach
Lobster Mac n' Cheese$31.00
Lobster, cavatappi pasta, creamy cheese sauce, hint of garlic, topped with panko bread crumbs
Duval's Seafood Sampler$49.50
Lobster Tail, shrimp & U10 sea scallops grilled, over roasted potatoes, spinach, garlic, & onions, side of clarified butter
- Add 4oz Lump Crab Cake$14.00
Sesame Crusted Tuna$28.00
Scallions, bell peppers, cucumber, cabbage, peanuts, noodles, peanut dressing

Desserts

Creme Brulee$11.00
with seasonal berries
Duval's Signature Bread Pudding$11.00
Our signature bread pudding made with cherry, cheese, and apple Danishes, Chantilly cream
Carrot Cake$14.00
Traditional NY Style with a graham cracker crust
Key Lime Pie$11.00
Traditional house-made key lime pie
Honeybell Cake$11.50
Warm Orange-Honeybell cake, chantilly cream, melba sauce, creme anglaise and a candied orange slice
Chocolate Flourless Lava Cake$11.50
Bursting with a smooth, rich center. Topped with ice cream. Served with chocolate, caramel, chantilly cream and seasonal berries

Seasonal Fresh Catch

Seasonal Fresh Catch$38.00
We serve the freshest fish the market has to offer. Chef selected, and filleted in house. Chef's choice of fresh catch, served over seasonal rice pilaf and asparagus, pan seared with lemon butter on the side.
- Blackened
- Pan Seared
- Grilled
- Pan Seared W/ Lump Crab Cake$14.00

Sides

Sweet Potato Fries$7.50
French Fries$5.50
Seasonal Rice Pilaf$5.50
Grilled Vegetables$7.50
Sauteed Spinach$5.50
Side of Roast Yukon Potatoes$5.50

What 5,621 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
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Tampa / Central Florida West
Seafood
Sarasota / Bradenton
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. in Sarasota excels with "the freshest and tastiest seafood," consistently delivering "great food, drinks, and atmosphere." Guests rave about the attentive service, highlighting servers like Brianna and Jesse. The Savor Sarasota menu is "a delicious bargain," and the restaurant's personal touch, including follow-up calls, enhances the dining experience.

5,621 Reviews

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Cubs22
Naples5 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Given it’s high rank (#3 in Sarasota) and boasting “Best Seafood in Sararsota for 9 years!” We had high expectations. I was very impressed with the hostess and we were accommodated quickly despite being very early. The food was slightly above average. Don’t get me wrong, everything we ate was very good, but nothing blew us away. The drinks were average at best. Our server was definitely the weak link. He did not check on us during our meal, ask if we would like a 2nd cocktail or offer to refill our water. He did not tell us what fresh fish was available or offer any suggestions. He spent a great deal of time at the host stand, presumably waiting for the table of 6 that eventually was seated next to us. But they sat down as we were leaving, so he had ample opportunities to check on us.
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Harry VIP
Naples252 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful lunch @ Duvall’s a favorite downtown 🐟🐠🍣🍤restaurant. Delicious chowda 🥣 & killer 🦪🦪🥖poor boy sandwich w cole slaw.
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Theresa VIP
Milwaukee25 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was spectacular. The weather was amazing. Sat outside and enjoyed a beautiful lunch. The grouper tacos were over the top! We also had Caesar salad, crabcake, and lobster bisque. The bisque was outstanding. Service was great. Loved our server.
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Robin VIP
Tampa9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was spectacular! Crab cake and lobster bisque were wonderful as was the fresh fish. Steak rolls and eggplant tomato I were wonderful apps.
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Randall VIP
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server, McKenzie was fabulous! Cheers to her and Duval's. We eat there every couple of weeks and it is always outstanding!
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Marti
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Duval's is one of our favorite restaurants in Sarasota. The best seafood for lunch or dinner. The staff, service, and food is so delicious. We enjoy Happy Hour. Thank you
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Patricia VIP
Tampa200 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Not as good as usual. The risotto was not cooked all the way, some bites were crunchy. The salmon was cooked perfectly. So 1 dish was great the other not so good. Service was great.
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 2 days ago
Thank you for the 4-star review and honest feedback. I will be sure to discuss these concerns with my team so we can become an all-around 5-star dining experience for you on your next visit. We hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director
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Suec
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I was very disappointed in the reservation process. Anything we did on open table never registered with the restaurant.
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William VIP
Chicago11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot. love you guys. food and service always great.
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 2 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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OpenTable Diner
Toronto4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent restaurant if you enjoy seafood. Very good service too. We recommand this restaurant all the way !
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 2 days ago
Thank you for the 5-star review! 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 5621 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.duvalsfreshlocalseafood.com/
Phone number
(941) 312-4001
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.

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

100 Tampa / Central Florida West Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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Custom inquiry

Seafood Bruschetta

Key Lime Pie

Creme Brulee

Appetizers

Lump Crab Cake$18.50

Caribbean Crab & Shrimp Cakes$13.00

Coconut Curry Mussels$16.00

Shaved Steak Spring Rolls$15.50

Rockefeller Shrimp$15.50

Siesta Key Calamari$16.00

Eggplant Rollatini$13.00

Soups, Salads & Sides

New England Clam Chowder

Lobster-Full Bisque

Duval's Signature Salad$11.50

Classic Caesar$10.50

The Wonderful Wedge$12.00

Entrees

Fish & Chips$21.00

Scallops Rockefeller$49.50

Ocean Scampi$35.00

Seafood Bouillabaisse$43.00

Crisp Fried Chicken Cutlet Parmesan$24.00

6oz Filet Mignon$47.00

Pan Roasted Salmon$33.00

Lobster Mac n' Cheese$31.00

Duval's Seafood Sampler$49.50

Sesame Crusted Tuna$28.00

Desserts

Creme Brulee$11.00

Duval's Signature Bread Pudding$11.00

Carrot Cake$14.00

Key Lime Pie$11.00

Honeybell Cake$11.50

Chocolate Flourless Lava Cake$11.50

Seasonal Fresh Catch

Seasonal Fresh Catch$38.00

Sides

Sweet Potato Fries$7.50

French Fries$5.50

Seasonal Rice Pilaf$5.50

Grilled Vegetables$7.50

Sauteed Spinach$5.50

Side of Roast Yukon Potatoes$5.50

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