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

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

4.7
4.7
5616 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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 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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Menu

Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.'s menu was last updated 2023-10-25.

Appetizers

  • 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

                                                            Last updated: August 9, 2023

                                                            What 5,616 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

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            Loved For

                                                            • Tampa / Central Florida West

                                                              Seafood

                                                            • Sarasota / Bradenton

                                                              Seafood

                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. in Sarasota excels with "the freshest and tastiest seafood," consistently delivering "great food, drinks, and atmosphere." Guests rave about the attentive service, highlighting servers like Brianna and Jesse. The Savor Sarasota menu is "a delicious bargain," and the restaurant's personal touch, including follow-up calls, enhances the dining experience.

                                                            5,616 Reviews

                                                            1. Patricia VIP

                                                              Tampa200 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 3
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Not as good as usual. The risotto was not cooked all the way, some bites were crunchy. The salmon was cooked perfectly. So 1 dish was great the other not so good. Service was great.
                                                              Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 1 day 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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                                                            2. Suec

                                                              New York City3 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              I was very disappointed in the reservation process. Anything we did on open table never registered with the restaurant.

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                                                            3. William VIP

                                                              Chicago11 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Great spot. love you guys. food and service always great.
                                                              Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 1 day ago
                                                              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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                                                            4. OpenTable Diner

                                                              Toronto4 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined 3 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              An excellent restaurant if you enjoy seafood. Very good service too. We recommand this restaurant all the way !
                                                              Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 1 day ago
                                                              Thank you for the 5-star review! We hope to see you again soon! Kelly D. Marketing Director

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                                                            5. Andrew VIP

                                                              Philadelphia23 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined 3 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Excellent food and service. A tad noisy but still comfortable place to dine.
                                                              Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 1 day ago
                                                              Thank you for the 5-star review! We look forward to your next visit. Kelly D. Marketing Director

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                                                            6. Gregg VIP

                                                              Baltimore11 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined 3 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Had early outside. Prompt and attentive service. Wedge salad was very good. Wine prices were reasonable. Lobster bisque was excellent. Fish and chips was crunchy, good size portions. Would go back again.
                                                              Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 1 day ago
                                                              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. William VIP

                                                              Detroit112 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Duval’s is always one of our favorites in downtown Sarasota .
                                                              Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 1 day ago
                                                              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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                                                            8. Michele VIP

                                                              New York City9 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Love Duval’s. Delicious food - never disappoints. Our server, Jesse was so accommodating. Go and enjoy this great Resturant.
                                                              Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 1 day ago
                                                              Thank you for the 5-star review! I will be sure to pass your compliments on to Jesse. We hope you choose Duval's again soon. Kelly D. Marketing Director

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                                                            9. OpenTable Diner

                                                              St. Louis1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined 5 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              The food was absolutely delicious! The shaved steak spring rolls, lobster mac n cheese and grilled snapper were all amazing!!
                                                              Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 1 day ago
                                                              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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                                                            10. Mary VIP

                                                              Tampa6 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Perfect dinner!. And perfect service! The appetizers were tasteful and the drink delicious
                                                              Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.Responded 1 day ago
                                                              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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                                                            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 5616 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 PM
                                                            Booked 61 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.

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