Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7

5584 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 66 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

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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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 5,584 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 "consistently great" food with an inviting atmosphere. Diners praise the "outstanding friendly servers" and "excellent" service. Highlights include the "best seafood in Sarasota," "fresh fish," and "delicious" dishes like the "seafood bruschetta" and "amazing" curry mussels. A must-visit for seafood lovers.

5,584 Reviews

M
Marie
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, delicious food and we Wii definitely go back
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Dennis
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
superb food meets professional staff excellent lunch experience pan roasted salmon is superb service is always top notch will be back again n again
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J
Jim
VIP
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best seafood restaurant in Sarasota Always fresh fish and prepared right
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William
VIP
Tampa
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent and our server Rachel was a pro. We will definitely be back.
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 4 days ago
Thank you for the 5-star review! I will be sure to pass your kind words on to Rachel. We hope to see you again soon. Kelly D. Marketing Director
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Sandy
VIP
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Exceptional service with Lexy. Will certainly be back.
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 4 days ago
Thank you for the 5-star review! I will be sure to pass your compliments on to Lexi. We hope you choose Duval's again soon. Kelly D. Marketing Director
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Cynthia
Phoenix
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One of the best seafood meals we have had in Florida! From the warm, freshly baked bread,to the wedge salad, to the catch of the day- swordfish, all was spectacular and delicious. Add to this magnificent service from our wait staff, Rachel and it was a five star evening. Highly recommended this restaurant!
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 4 days ago
Thank you for the 5-star review! I will be sure to pass your compliments on to Rachel. We hope you choose Duval's again soon. Kelly D. Marketing Director
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Amy
Naples
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Happy, great waitress and excellent food and atmosphere.
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 4 days ago
Thank you for the 5-star review! We hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director
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Rachel
VIP
Indiana
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
They forgot our appetizer and brought us our meal That’s why I didn’t rank it higher. If they had at least compted a drink that would have been nice but they did apologize profusely. Would still go back the food was good and so was the ambiance.
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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K
Kevin
VIP
Las Vegas
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always make sure to frequent Duvals when in town. Wonderful place. Intimate, great outside dining, wonderful friendly servers - Doug is fantastic, and Kelly is charming and accommodating even when we change our reservation 3x! Best place on Main Street!
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 4 days ago
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! It was great seeing you again and we look forward to seeing you when you return to Sarasota again. Kelly D. Marketing Director
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E
Evelyn
VIP
Naples
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent but service was slow. Either the kitchen or the wait staff, or both were overwhelmed on a busy Saturday night.
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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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 5584 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 66 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

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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

Overall ratings and reviews

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Does Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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