Walt's Fish Market Restaurant is a trusted Seafood Restaurant serving businesses in Sarasota, FL, with fresh selections and reliable service you can count on. Rated 4.60 out of 5 from 7893 reviews, we’re known for great service and quality and accessible facilities that make sourcing seafood simple and efficient.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
TOSSED IN A SWEET AND SPICY PINEAPPLE THAI CABBAGE
CHUNKS OF MAINE LOBSTER TOSSED IN SEASONED FLOUR AND LIGHTLY FRIED. SERVED WITH A KEY LIME MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE
FOUR GROUPER & SNAPPER FRITTERS THAT INCLUDE MIXED PEPPERS, CITRUS AND ISLAND SPICES. SERVED WITH PINEAPPLE REMOULADE
gf JUMBO WHITE SHRIMP TOSSED IN MEDITERRANEAN SEASONINGS AND SEARED. TOPPED WITH PICO DE GALLO, COTIJA CHEESE AND ADOBO HONEY AIOLI
SERVED WITH WHIPPED HONEY BUTTER
DELICIOUS PEI MUSSELS STEAMED AND TOSSED IN OUR HOUSE-MADE CARIBBEAN COCONUT SAUCE. SERVED WITH TOASTED BREAD
GF JUMBO WHITE SHRIMP SERVED WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE AND A GRILLED LEMON |
PLAIN, OLD BAY, GARLIC BUTTER OR O.B.G.
SEA SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN THICK CUT BACON AND BAKED UNTIL CRISPY. TOPPED WITH COCONUT PINEAPPLE SALSA | PRICED DAILY
BITE SIZED GROUPER PIECES LIGHTLY PANKO FRIED AND TOSSED IN OUR HOUSE-MADE SWEET AND ZESTY FIRECRACKER SAUCE
STEAMED WITH CELERY, ONION, AND GARLIC BUTTER. SERVED WITH TOASTED BREAD.
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HAND BREADED WHITE SHRIMP WITH PANKO BREAD CRUMBS, FRIED UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN, AND SERVED WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE AND A LEMON
SERVED ON A TOASTED BUN WITH CHOICE
GROUPER COOKED TO YOUR LIKING, SERVED ON CIABATTA BREAD WITH LETTUCE, GRILLED TOMATO, CRISPY ONIONS, AND KEY LIME TARTAR SAUCE. CHOICE OF ONE SIDE. PRICED DAILY
gf SAVORY CARIBBEAN INSPIRED TOMATO FISH CHOWDER WITH LOCAL GROUPER AND SNAPPER, POTATOES, WHITE WINE, AND CITRUS
RICH CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER TOPPED WITH BACON AND CHIVES
RICH CREAMY LOBSTER BISQUE SERVED WITH FRESH BREAD |
ROMAINE LETTUCE TOSSED IN OUR HOMEMADE CAESAR DRESSING WITH GARLIC CROUTONS AND PARMESAN CHEESE |
GF MIXED GREENS WITH PINEAPPLE, MANDARIN ORANGES, STRAWBERRIES, PANCETTA, GOAT CHEESE AND TOASTED ALMONDS. SERVED WITH SEASONAL FRUIT INFUSED POPPYSEED DRESSING
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DINNER FOR TWO! SNOW CRAB, SHRIMP, MUSSELS, CORN, AND RED POTATOES. STEAMED O.B.G STYLE Priced Daily
CHEESE STUFFED RAVIOLIS SAUTÉED WITH LUMP BLUE CRAB, JUMBO SHRIMP, SPINACH, AND HEIRLOOM TOMATOES. TOPPED WITH TUSCAN TOMATO CREAM REDUCTION
CATCH OF THE DAY COOKED THE WAY YOU LIKE, TOPPED WITH CRAB MEAT AND LEMON CREAM. SERVED WITH GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND ROASTED RED POTATOES
GROUPER FILET AND SEA SCALLOPS GRILLED AND TOPPED WITH A CHARDONNAY HERB SAUCE. ACCOMPANIED BY A BACON POTATO HASH AND SOUTHERN STYLE CORNBREAD
SHRIMP, BAY SCALLOPS, AND MUSSELS SAUTÉED AND TOSSED IN A CREAMY ALFREDO SAUCE WITH PAPPARDELLE PASTA
gf RED SNAPPER FILET, 5OZ LOBSTER TAIL AND SEA SCALLOPS GRILLED TO PERFECTION. ACCOMPANIED BY GARLIC PARSLEY POTATOES AND CARROTS ROASTED IN HONEY AND GARLIC
gf GROUPER FILET BLACKENED AND SERVED OVER A BED OF COCONUT LIME JASMINE RICE, TOMATO, CHOPPED LETTUCE AND CORN SALSA. DRIZZLED WITH GARLIC AIOLI
gf MAHI-MAHI COOKED TO YOUR LIKING, SERVED IN A CORN TORTILLA WITH CITRUS SLAW, MEXICAN CHEESE, AND SALSA VERDE. ACCOMPANIED BY ISLAND RICE
SEA SCALLOPS SEARED WITH RASPBERRY CHIPOTLE SPICES AND TOPPED WITH GOAT CHEESE, BASIL AND RASPBERRY PRESERVES. SERVED OVER GARLIC MASHED POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS | PRICED DAILY
SKEWERED JUMBO WHITE SHRIMP, ONION, AND BELL PEPPER GRILLED AND TOPPED WITH CHIMICHURRI BUTTER. SERVED WITH ISLAND RICE AND ASPARAGUS
RIBEYE GRILLED TO THE TEMPERATURE OF YOUR LIKING, TOPPED WITH DEMI-GLACE, AND ACCOMPANIED BY GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
CHICKEN BREAST MARINATED, GRILLED, AND TOPPED WITH MOZZARELLA, GRILLED TOMATO, BASIL, AND BALSAMIC. SERVED OVER SAUTÉED GNOCCHI, GRAPE TOMATO, SHALLOT, AND ASPARAGUS
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Hear from our valued guests
Carla was my fabulous waitress tonight. So efficient, so pleasant and helpful. She anticipated my every need and timed the dinner perfectly. I had the Treasure Chest special, two huge pieces of fried fish two huge scallops and two gigantic shrimp with street corn salad and french fries. A perfect amount of food and everything was delicious. Parking is always a problem if you don't get there early but they have now expanded options and after 5 o'clock you can park at the Pearl vision about a half a block away from Walt's. I love this place it's very comfortable for me to be able to eat alone it's great food served quickly and pleasantly
The bar had a great atmosphere. The happy hour margarita was good. I had a mango flavor. The fish dip/ appretizer was really good. I was hesitant to try because I don't eat tuna fish. The fries came out quick too at the bar. I had the shrimp meal that was vibe along with my husband salmon meal although he would like a little more rice.
Went for dinner with family on a Friday evening. Great service. Had the conch fritters as an appetizer and then the grouper bowl as my main. Food was served quickly. The conch fritters were great. Tons of conch in the corn meal and spice batter that were fried just right. The main had the grouper that was cooked to perfection over a bed of rice and vegetables with this garlicky aioli sauce over the top. Dish was superb. Would recommend this place to all that love seafood. Parking is a bit tight and since the place has such good food it is popular and busy. Wasn't super noisy and you could at least hear the people you are dining with.
Our first experience at Walt's was quite positive with the exception of a 1 hour wait. We arrived at 5:30 and were able to take advantage of $6 and $1 off tap beer for happy hour. The complimentary smoked fish dip and crackers were delicious. We had a fish basket containing both grouper and flounder with two sides that included red roasted potatoes and garlic butter green beans. The food was very well done. We have been twice to Phillipi Creek and we think Walts is even better. It has also a fascinating history and it feels great to support a third-generation family run business. Are waitress was super friendly and attentive. Next time we visit Sarasota from our home base in Cape Coral we will definitely stop in again.
Great fresh seafood; we love the Ahi Tuna! Tiffany is usually our server and remembers what we like. She's quick with the in-house made fish spread and saltines and a Bloody Mary for me. We usually get appetizers which have generous helpings -- Tuna Sashimi and Tuna Poke Bowl. Large selection of fresh fish to take home.
Comfortable casual atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious food. This place is always so packed; we got lucky. We got steamed lobster and salad, and a bird key duo with lobster, grouper, risotto, and vegetables. We sat out on the porch and the temperature was just right. Our server was Jack J. from Wisconsin-very hospitable; nice personality-he did a fantastic job.
Went to this place for the first time. Well I ordered the blackened red snapper garlic green beans and coleslaw but meantime the waitress brought us some smoked fish dip and crackers. So first the fish dip was amazing, but the blackened red snapper and green beans stole the show for me. I ate everything and was wishing there was more. If you are visiting sarasota and love seafood... you better give this place a try. As far as me I'm hooked and will be back. P.S. Meredith our waitress treated us like we were royalty. She was both funny and amazing. Thanks Meredith for a great experience.
We wanted to try out a seafood place while on our short trip to Sarasota and this did not disappoint. There was like a 35 minute wait but they have a nice “waiting” area. They also have a nice amount of parking. The food was delicious. The server was super nice!
Seafood Saturday! Complimentary Fish Spread, followed by Conch Fritters, and a couple Blackened Tilefish Dinners. So fresh and clean tasting. Excellent service! Grant did an awesome job! Die Suche Del Sabor (The Search For Flavor) continues.
Food was delicious; server Bowers was friendly & did a great job; Tuna poke was perfect; char-grilled seafood plate with substituted triple tail was perfectly done including the sea scallops. Lobster appetizer was very tasty & not heavily battered. Bloody Mary was very good
Common questions about Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant is located at 4144 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231, United States, Sarasota, FL, United States.
You can reach Walt's Fish Market Restaurant by calling +1 941-921-4605.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 7893 customer reviews.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Live music, Serves local specialty.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Trendy.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant features the following planning: Usually a wait, Accepts reservations.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant features the following pets: Dogs allowed inside, Dogs allowed outside.
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