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

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7
4.7
5512 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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

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
    (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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Experiences

  • Valentine's Day

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Valentine's Day at Duval's - 4 Course Dinner REGULAR MENUS ARE NOT AVAILABLE $94 Per Person - Choose 1 in Each Course First Course Selections: Togarashi Tuna Clams Alle Pancetta Second Course Selections: French Onion Soup Crab Salad Third Course Selections: Hand-Carved Ribeye Ora King Salmon Herb-Crusted Fresh Catch Fourth Course Selections Honey Lavender Créme Brûlée Strawberry Shortcake

Menu

Appetizers

  • 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

                                                            Last updated: August 9, 2023

                                                            What 5,512 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

                                                            Loved For

                                                            • Sarasota / Bradenton

                                                              Seafood

                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. offers an inviting dining experience with "excellent fresh seafood" and "superlative service." The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff, like servers Doug and Jen, enhance each visit. Guests rave about standout dishes such as the mussels in curry, shrimp po'boy, and "fabulous fish and chips." Highly recommended!

                                                            5,512 Reviews

                                                            1. Michal

                                                              VIP

                                                              Chicago

                                                              19 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              19 reviews

                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Always great. Freshest fish, well prepared. Excellent service. Best bread pudding!

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                                                            2. Jessica

                                                              London

                                                              15 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              15 reviews

                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Foid was great though the caesar salad had a little too much dressing. Service as always could not have been better.

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                                                            3. Sandra

                                                              VIP

                                                              Tampa

                                                              122 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              122 reviews

                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Duval’s is wonderful. The seafood is delicious and the service today was excellent. We keep coming back.

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                                                            4. Tracey

                                                              Tampa

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              3.0

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              Dined 5 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 3
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              The lobster had too much salt and the scallops had no taste.

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                                                            5. Herb

                                                              VIP

                                                              Naples

                                                              163 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              163 reviews

                                                              Dined 5 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Excellent as usual. Food always fresh and service wonderful. That's the reason Duval's is our favorite.
                                                              Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 4 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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                                                            6. Eirenie

                                                              Connecticut

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined 5 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Very delicious food, fresh fish and bread. Delicious cockails and pleasant staff. Really enjoyed the crab cakes as well

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                                                            7. Lori

                                                              New York City

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined 6 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Excellent food and service. Salmon and swordfish were terrific. Our waiter was extremely attentive. A little pricey but what isn’t these days?
                                                              Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 4 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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                                                            8. Maureen

                                                              Tampa

                                                              2 reviews

                                                              3.0

                                                              2 reviews

                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 2
                                                              4. Ambience 2
                                                              Food was adequate; not memorable or particularly good. Server, while friendly, was very inattentive on the most elementary of needs.
                                                              Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 4 days ago
                                                              I would like to personally apologize we failed to meet your expectations when you dined with us. I would love the opportunity to learn more about your experience to ensure it doesn't happen again as well as make the situation right for you. Please reach out to me at your convenience. Kelly D. Marketing Director

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                                                            9. Keith

                                                              Minneapolis

                                                              7 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              7 reviews

                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Fresh Fish prepared fabulously, salads incredibly flavorful and service- Fast, Fun and Friendly
                                                              Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 4 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. Robert

                                                              Indiana

                                                              13 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              13 reviews

                                                              Dined on January 5, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 3
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Service was excellent. Stefan was absolutely wonderful! Atmosphere lovely. My clam chowder was very nice. The tuna poke was almost inedible. :( left most of it on the plate. The tuna was not good (had kind of silver skin on the sides of the tuna pieces that were chewy and off). Flavor of the “sauce” was blah. The wonton chips were super chewy and oil soaked. Honestly that part should have just been sent back. My friend had the scampi which she said was very nice. Cocktails were great. Again - staff (including the host) were fabulous. And beautiful place inside but food was not great in this single experience, unfortunately.
                                                              Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 4 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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                                                            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 5512 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                            Make a reservation

                                                            2 people
                                                            7:00 PM
                                                            Booked 51 times today
                                                            Experiences are available.

                                                            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.

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