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

4.7
4.7
5661 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
1435 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 74 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Continental, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,661 people are saying

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Seafood

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. offers a fantastic dining experience with "excellent service" and "incredible food." Guests rave about its fresh seafood, especially the crab cakes and key lime pie. The atmosphere is inviting, with a "great restaurant vibe." Regulars appreciate the attentive staff and consistently "delicious" meals, making it a Sarasota favorite.
5,661 Reviews
  1. Harry

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Drinks were good although no beers on tap, The poke and mussel apps were good, the calamari was average. The fish of the day both the snapper and halibut were dry and not sauced enough the accompanying rice and vegetables were good. Service was good, noise level was high because we were seated outdoors per our request.
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded today
    Harry, 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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  2. Jeff VIP

    Grand Rapids32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service st this fun great restaurant. We have been going there with a large group every spring break vacation for ~8 years and it continues to be over the top. Love it!
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded today
    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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  3. Amanda

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lexi was our amazing server. Incredibly knowledgeable, great recommendations and very attentive. Megan assisted and was friendly and attentive. Overall great experience and food was phenomenal. Crab cake and bruschetta were my favs.
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded today
    Thank you for the 5-star review! I will be sure to pass your compliments on to Lexi and Megan. We hope you choose Duval's again soon. Kelly D. Marketing Director

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  4. Mark VIP

    Orlando4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service, the drinks, the food and the complementary shuttle…. All exceptional. Our waiter (Anatoliy) was great and was able to provide suggestions to meet our preferences, was prompt and friendly. Dinner at Duval’s was one of the best dining experiences I have had in a very long time. We will definitely be back!
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded today
    Thank you for the 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed your dining experience and are happy to hear you were able to take advantage of our free local shuttle to transport you to and from the restaurant. We hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director

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  5. Jim

    Milwaukee7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anatoliy, our server was awesome! I would also suggest that the Chef stays. Jim & Lisa
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded today
    Thank you for the 5-star review! I will be sure to pass your compliments on to Anatoliy. We hope you choose Duval's again soon. Kelly D. Marketing Director

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  6. Donna

    Detroit3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was wonderful and our meal was delicious!
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded today
    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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  7. Lisa

    Baltimore9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around- from the reservations being on time until the check out all A-plus!
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded today
    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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  8. Molly

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent meal. Ocean Scampi and seafood Sampler were as good as always. Warm bread, hot chowder. They’ll even pick you up and take you home!
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded today
    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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  9. Helen VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good experience each time we have been here. Nice variety on menu. Daily catch served over sautéed potatoes, spinach and onions was flavorful. Oyster po'boy tasty. Linguine with lobster tail and shrimp was well seasoned. Risotto with chicken was delicious. We were seated promptly when we arrived, and service was attentive to any requests.
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded today
    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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  10. Sue VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Service just ok, my bisque was lukewarm. Wedge salad was small.
    Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded today
    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

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 312-4001.

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. is rated 4.7 stars by 5661 OpenTable diners.

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

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1435 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Central and Main
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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