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Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL
Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL
Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL
Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL
Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL

Ophelia's on the Bay

4.7
4.7
6310 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 57 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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
  • 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!
  • 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

What 6,310 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Contemporary American

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for outdoor dining

  • 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 consistently "excellent" dining experience with "beautiful" bay views and an "amazing" atmosphere. Guests praise the "fantastic" service and "delicious" food, including standout dishes like "baked Connecticut blue point oysters" and "filet mignon." Ideal for special occasions, this restaurant ensures a memorable visit.
6,310 Reviews
  1. Laura

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, great service! The crab cakes are a must! We will return!

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  2. Marilyn

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pace of the meal was perfect. My redfish dish was delicious. And the potatoes!!! Oh my. Just perfect. The presentation was beautiful as well. We were given a champagne toast at the end of our meal to celebrate my husband’s birthday. It’s a beautiful place to celebrate a special occasion.

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  3. Reuben

    Botswana

    98 reviews

    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, great service (George), beautiful views of the Bay, easy parking...a great experience and we will certainly return

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  4. Sandra

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Haven’t been here in several years- thought menu was limited if you’re looking for something other than seafood.

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  5. Shawn

    VIP

    Tampa

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was not our first visit to Ophelia’s and for sure not the last. Excellent service, incredible food, beautiful view and an overall wonderful night!

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  6. Mike

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been there many time and each time seems to be better than the last. Great food, service, and ambiance. Will return again and again.

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  7. Jennifer

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a very nice dining experience!! The food was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. The food was cooked to perfection! We sat outside and it was quiet and the ambience was nice with the lighting. We definitely would come again!!

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  8. Mandy

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The perceived value was underwhelming. The prices of dinner were fairly high $56-62 and I expected the food to be outstanding, plated better and with a bit more of the sides that it came with. Expensive and not so great. The tables could have had a bit more ambiance to them than they had. Service was great so that saved the experience. It was just okay.

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  9. Valeri

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service ! The Lobster Mac and Cheese appetizer was delicious! Everyone enjoyed their meal! Never disappoints, thats why we keep coming back!

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  10. Howard

    VIP

    New York City

    66 reviews

    4.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was slow. No escargot on menu and ran out of eggplant crepes.

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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 6310 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 57 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
  • 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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