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Ophelia's on the Bay, Sarasota, FL

Ophelia's on the Bay

4.7 (6509)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
9105 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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.

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
  • 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!
  • Neighborhood
    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 6,509 people are saying

Ophelia's on the Bay 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ophelia's on the Bay delights with its "wonderful food and great service." The serene bay setting is "beautiful," offering a romantic atmosphere perfect for special occasions. Diners praise the "excellent seafood" and "creative dishes," while the attentive staff ensures a memorable experience. Prices are on the higher side, but "worth it for fine dining advocates."
6,509 Reviews
  1. Joe VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place for special occasions" -- Valentine's Day, my wife's birthday, Mother's Day and our Anniversary -- that is, up until about two years ago when we started to feel that, while the ambience and service remained the best in Sarasota, the menu had become "tired" and overpriced for what we being offered. This was surprising since we had seen the menu brighten up considerably shortly after the chef took over ownership. So, we are delighted to find (when we returned only because our son had given us an Xmas gift car) that the menu has come back to life. My wife's monkfish was extraordinary, and my lobster risotto was fabulous. The melon and prosciutto salad was a work of art and so tasty it will be hard in the future to try any other starter. The menu featured a number of items that we look forward to trying when we return (kind of our "litmus test" for any restaurant, namely, does it contain other items you had wished you'd tried). And cocktails were -- surprisingly for any restaurant these days -- reasonably priced. Finally, I can say all of the above even though I am Celiac. The items marked "gluten free" did not have to be tampered with (and dumbed down) in any way.

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  2. Kim VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is always our go to for special occasions! Food is always the best and service is outstanding. Can’t beat the view of the bay. One of our favorite places on Siesta Key and has been for years.

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  3. Michele

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, top notch service and spectacular atmosphere. Must go!!!

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  4. Misty

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful the food and the service, we had a wonderful time.

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  5. Lexi

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner and our server was amazing!

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  6. Hope

    Philadelphia County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place exceeded our expectations. Food, service(Nestor) and surroundings were excellent!

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  7. Kurt VIP

    Hawaii10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food, and service, the location is great but it is a bit old. Has an old Florida feel.

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  8. Tonya

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my birthday dinner and the food, service and atmosphere was perfect. I really enjoyed everything. Thank you!

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  9. Linda

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious freshly prepared with many local ingredients appetizers, entrees and desserts. Beautiful presentation. Bar and wine excellent. Nice view on the Intracoastal waterway. Service very attentive, helpful, down to earth servers. We travel extensively and are foodies. This restaurant is excellent.

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  10. Harry

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, drinks very good, apps, entrees and dessert were excellent, outdoor setting very nice. Pricey but worth it for a special occasion.

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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 6509 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
  4. Sarasota / Bradenton
  5. Siesta Key

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Ophelia's on the Bay

9105 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Stickney Point Road
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • 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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