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Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL

Ophelia's on the Bay

4.7
4.7
6275 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 52 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
    (941) 349-2212
  • Website
    http://www.opheliasonthebay.com/
  • 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!
  • Location
    9105 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242
  • Neighbourhood
    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

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Menu

Appetizer

  • Chestnut Maine Lobster Bisque

    Butternut Squash, Cognac, Brown Butter, Toasted Pecans, Crème Fraiche

    • Yellowfin Tuna Tartare “Nachos” US$25.00

      Won Ton Chips, Smashed Avocado, Sweet Soy, Spicy Mayo, Fresh Jalapeno, Wasabi Tobiko

      • Baked Sebastian Inlet Silver Oysters US$21.00

        Roasted Garlic-Horseradish Butter, Parmesan-Panko Crust, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lemon Beurre Blanc

        • Maine Lobster Truffle Mac & CheeseUS$32.00

          White Truffle Bechamel, Port Salut, Parmesan Reggiano Pecorino Romano Gratinee, Fresh Grated Perigord Truffles, Cavatappi

          • Jumbo Lump Blue Crab CakesUS$25.00

            Fried Green Tomatoes, Truffle Perfumed Baby Heirloom Tomato Coulis, Creole Saffron Remoulade

            • Smoked Cheshire Farm Heritage Breed Pork Belly US$20.00

              Crispy, Sorghum Glaze, Spiced Pear and Honeycrisp Apple Chutney

              • Bella Bella Foie Gras

                Seared Steak, Caramelized Onion and Brie Tartlet, Prosecco Poached Pear, Fig Vincotto

                • Escargot WellingtonsUS$24.00

                  Golden Chanterelles and Black Truffle Paté, Cultured Butter, Puff Pastry, Pinot Noir Demi-Glace

                  • Eggplant CrepesUS$16.00

                    Ricotta, Mozzarella di Bufala, Mascarpone, Fontina, Spinach, Genovese Basil, San Marzano Pomodoro Sauce

                    Salad

                    • Classic Caprese of Imported Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella

                      Heirloom Tomatoes, Artisan Greens, Micro Lemon Basil, Truffle Perfumed Tuscan Olive Oil, Balsamic Syrup, Fresh Pepper, Italian Sea Salt, Marcona Almonds

                      • Poached Pear and Gorgonzola ~ GF

                        Prosecco Poached Bartlett Pear, Cinnamon Walnuts, Gorgonzola Dulce, Pickled Pearl Onions, Fresh Raspberry, Cranberry-Walnut Vinaigrette

                        • Vermont Creamery Chevre and Beets

                          Yuzu Honey, Pistachio Oil, Sun-Dried Grapes, Micro Lemon Basil, Vincotto Fig Vinegar

                          • Heart of Romaine Caesar Salad

                            Classic Caesar Dressing, Gremolata Crouton Crumb, Parmigiano Reggiano, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes

                            • Artisanal Baby Greens

                              White Grapes, English Cucumber, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Angel Hair Carrots, Sattocenere al Tartufo, Wildflower Honey Roasted Pecans, Black Truffle-Strawberry Vinaigrette

                              Entrée

                              • Paella Ophelia US$62.00

                                Black Tiger Shrimp, Diver Scallop, Black Mussels, Florida Clams, Crispy Pork Belly, Smoked Duckling, Spanish Chorizo-Saffron Rice, Maine Lobster Sofrito Butter Sauce

                                • Extra Rare Yellowfin Tuna Tataki US$60.00

                                  Togorashi Crust, Kimchii Cucumbers, Wakame Salad, Gochujang Aioli, Sweet Chili Soy, Wasabi Tobiko, Blue Crab Fried Rice

                                  • Yellowtail SnapperUS$52.00

                                    Coconut and Macadamia Crumb Crust, Tropical Fruit Jam, Sriracha Potatoes, Crispy Plantain Chips

                                    • Atlantic SalmonUS$48.00

                                      Lemon Brine, Dijon, Roasted Pistachio Crust, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Crème Fraiche Mashed Potatoes

                                      • Chilean Sea BassUS$65.00

                                        Maine Lobster Persillade, Genovese Basil, Tarragon, Fresh Lemon, Buttered Carrot Crème Fraiche, Jasmine Rice

                                        • New Bedford Diver ScallopsUS$60.00

                                          Scallion Salad, Yuzu Kosho Beurre Blanc, Blue Crab Stir Fried Rice

                                          • ~ 1-1/2 Pound “Lazy” Butter Poached Maine Lobster Risotto ~US$69.00

                                            Willamette Valley Chardonnay, Roasted Romanesco, Yellow Tomato Cruda, Micro Basil, Pecorino Romano

                                            • Colossal Black Tiger Shrimp & Joyce Farms Chicken Italian MeatballsUS$52.00

                                              Fresh Bell Peppers, Garlic, Shallots, San Marzano Tomato Cream, Herb Butter, Bucatini Pasta

                                              • New York Strip of Jack’s Creek BMS 9+ WagyuUS$85.00

                                                Green Peppercorn Crust, Roasted Chestnut and Lions Mane Mushrooms, Sauce Bearnaise, Potato Gratin Dauphinoise

                                                • Center Cut Filet Mignon of Reserve Angus BeefUS$67.00

                                                  Rosemary Salt, Pan Seared with Whole Butter, Cambozola Sweet Onion Jam, Creamy Black Truffle Poivrade, Potato Gratin Dauphinoise

                                                  • French Rack of Australian Lamb US$65.00

                                                    Sous Vide, Whole Butter, Fresh Thyme, Pinot Noir Demi-Glace, Gratin Dauphinoise

                                                    • Braised Cheshire Farm Heritage Pork ShankUS$48.00

                                                      Caribbean Spices, Sweet Carrot Pork Jus, Pineapple Salsa, Toasted Coconut Basmati Rice

                                                      • Semi Boneless Half of Maple Leaf Farm DucklingUS$52.00

                                                        Spiced Orange, Crispy Apricot Glazed Skin, Elderberry Jelly, Honeycrisp Apple Butter Gastrique, Sriracha Mashed Potatoes

                                                        Last updated: December 28, 2024

                                                        What 6,275 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
                                                        • 4.8Food
                                                        • 4.8Service
                                                        • 4.8Ambience
                                                        • 4.4Value

                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                        Loved For

                                                        • Sarasota / Bradenton

                                                          Romantic

                                                        • Sarasota / Bradenton

                                                          Great for scenic views

                                                        • Sarasota / Bradenton

                                                          Contemporary American

                                                        Review summary

                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                        Ophelia's on the Bay offers a "beautiful location on the water" with exceptional service and a menu featuring standout dishes like shrimp cocktail and eggplant crepes. Ideal for special occasions, the restaurant's "food, ambiance and service" consistently earn high praise. Despite its premium pricing, the "amazing views" and culinary delights make it a must-visit.

                                                        6,275 Reviews

                                                        1. Andrew

                                                          VIP

                                                          Naples

                                                          63 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          63 reviews

                                                          Dined today

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Amazing food and service. Drinks are terrific. Love this place

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                                                        2. Paul

                                                          VIP

                                                          Naples

                                                          157 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          157 reviews

                                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Always an exceptional dining experience. Outstanding cuisine and excellent service in a unique setting. Weather permitting, a table on the outside deck is quite special!

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                                                        3. John

                                                          VIP

                                                          Naples

                                                          57 reviews

                                                          4.0

                                                          57 reviews

                                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                          2. Food 4
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                          Great restaurant with an interesting menu. The fish/seafood selections are above average. Sea bass is especially great.

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                                                        4. Howard

                                                          VIP

                                                          New York City

                                                          64 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          64 reviews

                                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Delightful meal and experience. From Lamb chops to Chilean Sea Bass everything was 5 star. Can't wait to return

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                                                        5. Dana

                                                          Cleveland

                                                          3 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          3 reviews

                                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          It was exquisite! Our waiter suggested so many yummy delights ! The pork belly was just as he described. Quite the fun experience!

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                                                        6. Robert

                                                          Philadelphia

                                                          10 reviews

                                                          4.0

                                                          10 reviews

                                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                          2. Food 3
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Reservation for 3 late because of Christmas Day. Seated on time, waited in their very small bar area. Nice table with what would have been a great view of the water I am sure but was 8 PM at night. Service was fantastic - server was Chris - welcoming with great attitude on an extremely busy night. Artisanal salad very good. One salmon dinner and two prime rib dinners. Small portions of creamed spinach and mashed potatoes with prime rib. Potatoes on all seemed puréed - not our favorites. Prime Rib was chewy although cooked to order. Salmon was good according to our guest.silly but steak knives could use a sharpening. Lol. Overall a fair meal (pricy) but won’t return due to the distance and overall quality when there are other better restaurants closer. Side note: valet parking a must as restaurant has an extremely small parking lot. Cars stacked in the lot and a number of people waiting when we arrived for valet to unstack the lot to get to their cars.

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                                                        7. Michael

                                                          Las Vegas

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Great food. Great server. Right on the water. Everything great

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                                                        8. Kristine

                                                          VIP

                                                          New York City

                                                          15 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          15 reviews

                                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                          Food- delicious Service-impeccable Ambiance- very nice. It was dark, so we couldn’t see the outside view. A bit pricey, but worth it. Dessert was outstanding

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                                                        9. Suzanne

                                                          Washington DC

                                                          2 reviews

                                                          2.0

                                                          2 reviews

                                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 2
                                                          2. Food 2
                                                          3. Service 2
                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                          Christmas Dinner was a disappointment- Too many choices and less quality- Ophelia's should reconsider its direction. After decades of occasional evening dinner this particular special night with family was not up to par. We ordered a split of champagne which was Prosecco because they didn't have champagne and the waitress brought only one glass for 2 people- so we had to ask for another glass for the two of us! Spending almost $275 for dinner for two under these circumstances was a disgrace- This did not rise to their long standing reputation nor its location and expected quality. Not a night to remember as a positive experience!!! Take your time, money and experience to a better culinary experience and atmosphere. Even the way the 'leftovers' were presented for taking home was equal to a sandwich from a coffee shop; a plastic bag and tin foil container! Ophelia's is a miss both of culinary and what should be expected for this $$$

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                                                        10. Ken

                                                          Tampa

                                                          8 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          8 reviews

                                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Always great service, atmosphere and food! Our go-to restaurant on Little Sarasota Bay.

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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 6275 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 p.m.
                                                        Booked 52 times today

                                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                                        Google Map for Ophelia's on the Bay

                                                        9105 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242

                                                        Additional information

                                                        • Cross Street
                                                          Stickney Point Road
                                                        • Neighbourhood
                                                          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
                                                        • Website
                                                          http://www.opheliasonthebay.com/
                                                        • Phone number
                                                          (941) 349-2212
                                                        • 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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