Ophelia's On The Bay
Ophelia's on the Bay is Sarasota's finest waterfront restaurant now in it's 23rd season. The low profile of the building gives you eye-level views of Little Sarasota Bay framed by tropical vegetation, a water lily pond with a bronze fountain and flower gardens. It is Florida the way it should be, without glitz, just a grand view of an unfettered sweep of water, mangroves, seabirds, and an occasional boat or dolphin gliding by. You may dine in one of two glass walled, casually elegant dining rooms or outside on the dockside open air patio.<p>Ophelia's food has evolved over the years into a blend of cuisines and influences mixing new world with old, American with Asian, Italian with Floridian. Our chef is constantly researching and creating new dishes for the menu. We print our menu nightly using the freshest local fish and produce available. Our pastry chef has brought us to a new level, bringing home first place in the Taste of Sarasota fund raiser for our local food bank.<p>Ophelia's is also known for its evolving American cuisine style that is creatively combined with other world cuisines. Combining local fresh seafood and fine meats with Florida grown produce, Ophelia's offers a menu with a distinctly New World flare that changes nightly.
Continental, Seafood
- $$$$
LOCATION AND HOURS
Location
9105 Midnight Pass Rd.
Sarasota, FL 34242
Sarasota, FL 34242
(941) 349-2212
Hours
- Monday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
MORE DETAILS
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Amenities
Boat dock, Private Party Room
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Atmosphere
Romantic, Outdoor Dining, Scenic View
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Attire
No Dress Code
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Payment Methods
Amex Cash Discover Mastercard Visa
MENU
Appetizer
Seafood Gumbo
with Maine Lobster, Blue Crab, Bay Scallops, Andouille Sausage, Okra, and Jasmine Rice
$10.00
$17.00
Catsmo Artisan Smokehouse Old Fashioned Hardwood Smoked Salmon
$23.00Toasted Brioche, Red Onion-Caper Tapenade, Limoncello Cream Cheese, Dill Pollen Crema, Smoked Wild Steelhead Roe, Fresh Chives
Maine Lobster and Crab Rangoons
$20.00Crispy Won Tons, Chili-Garlic Gastrique, Tamari-Honey, Chili Crisp
Duo of Chilled Shellfish
$20.00Colossal Lump Blue Crab Vichyssoise with Sweet Corn, Bacon and Chives; Poached Jumbo Oishii Shrimp with Garden Gazpacho
Hawaiian Bigeye Tuna Tartare "Nachos"
$22.00Won Ton Chips, Smashed Avocado, Sweet Soy, Spicy Mayo, Fresh Jalapeno, Red and Green Tobiko
Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Cakes
$25.00Fried Green Tomatoes, Truffle Perfumed Baby Heirloom Tomato Coulis, Creole Saffron Remoulade
Steak Tartare of Beef Tenderloin
$24.00Chive and Shallot Oil, Creamy Mustard Vinaigrette, Parmesan Frico, Toasted French Batard
French Escargots en Croute
$22.00Porcini Studded French Pastry, Garlic and Shallots, Mousseron Mushrooms, Marrow Sauce Bordelaise
Eggplant Crepes
$18.00Ricotta, Mozzarella di Bufala, Mascarpone, Fontina, Spinach, Genovese Basil, San Marzano Pomodoro Sauce
Salad
Classic Caprese of Imported Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella
$18.00Red and Yellow Beefsteak Tomatoes, Artisan Greens, Micro Lemon Basil, Truffle Perfumed Tuscan Olive Oil, Balsamic Syrup, Fresh Pepper, Italian Sea Salt, Marcona Almonds
Waldorf Butterfly
$18.00Artisanal Baby Lettuces, French Black Label Papillon Roquefort, D'Anjou Pears, Dates, Celery, Pickled Onions, Truffle Walnuts, Disaronno, and Fresh Berry Vinaigrette
Vermont Creamery Chevre and Beets
$18.00Yuzu Honey, Pistachio Oil, Sun-Dried Grapes, Micro Lemon Basil, White Balsamic Beet Molasses
Artisanal Baby Greens
$17.00Fresh Avocado, Hearts of Palm, English Cucumber, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Angel Hair Carrots, Cara Cara Orange Supremes, Citrus-Basil Vinaigrette
Heart of Romaine Caesar Salad
$17.00Reggiano, Buttermilk and Garlic Dressing, Gremolata Crouton Crumb, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes
Entrée
Key West Yellowtail Snapper
$52.00Coconut and Macadamia Crumb Crust, Tropical Fruit Jam, Sriracha Potatoes, Crispy Plantain Chips
Northern Pacific Halibut
$58.00Spring Onion & Garlic Pistou with Maine Lobster, Fresh Lemon, Genovese Basil, Jasmine Rice
Extra Rare Tataki of Yellowfin Tuna Loin
$55.00Szechuan Night Market Crust, Spicy Pickled Cucumber, Apricot Sweet & Hot, Eel Sauce, Tobiko, Vegetable Kimchi Fried Jasmine Rice
60 South Pure Antarctic Salmon
$48.00Lavender Perfume, Watermelon- Feta Salad, Pickled Rind, Port Wine-Watermelon Syrup, Jasmine Rice
1-3/4 Pound "Lazy" Maine Lobster
$69.00Shells Removed, Butter Poached, Roasted Asparagus, Mirepoix, Parmesan Risotto
Paella de Marisco
$60.00Key West Yellowtail Snapper, Florida Top Neck Clams, Bay Scallops, Black Tiger Shrimp, PEI Black Mussels, Dried Chorizo, Saffron Rice, Spanish Sofrito-Lobster Butter, Crostini
Clarified Butter Caramelized U-8 New Bedford Diver Scallops
$59.00Maitake, Spring Onions, Sunflower Sprouts, Charred Onion Jus, Sweet Corn Grits, Gold Potato Crisp
Colossal Black Tiger Shrimp
$48.00Roasted Broccoli, Red Kale, Tomato & Garlic Confit, Chardonnay-Lemon Butter, Fresh Herbs, Fettuccine, Parmesan Frico
Center Cut Filet Mignon of Reserve Angus Beef
$65.00Whole Butter Herb & Pepper Sear, Cambozola Sweet Onion Jam, Creamy Black Truffle Poivrade, Potato Gratin Dauphinoise
The Surf and Turf
$85.00Denver Steak of BMS 9 Wagyu Beef, Garlic-Chive Butter Poached Maine Lobster Tail, Sauce Bearnaise, Drawn Butter, Horseradish Crème, Potato Gratin Dauphinoise
Rack of Free Range All-Natural Lamb
$65.00Sous Vide with Roasted Garlic, Ragout of San Marzano's, Eggplant, and Merguez Sausage, Roasted Pistachio Oil, Crème Fraiche Potatoes
Sous Vide Tomahawk Chop of Heritage Cheshire Pork
$50.00Brown Sugar-Mustard Brine, Neuske Applewood Bacon-Citrus Pepper Jam, Pickled Peach Honey Mustard, Crème Fraiche Potatoes
Three Preparations of Maple Leaf Farms Duckling
$52.00Crispy Leg Confit with Violette Blueberry Maple, Rendered Breast with D'Anjou Pear and Dried Apricot Compote, Duck Sausage and Goat Cheese Spoon Bread
Hour of Happiness
The Haute Dog
Grilled Medallions of Darling Downs Kobe Beef Hot Dog, Toasted Baguette, Balsamic Ketchup, Dark Lager Mustard, Brandied Caramelized Onion Jam
Sweet and Hot Argentine Pink Shrimp
Tempura Crunch, General Tso's Glaze, Tropical Fruit Jam
Calamari Fries
Crispy Dredge, "Italian Butter", Lemon Aioli, San Marzano Tomato Sauce
Jumbo Cape Cod Mussels
Garlic, Shallots, Leeks, Fennel, Dry Sherry, Saffron Beurre Fondue, Grilled French Bread
The Lamb Burger
Grilled American Lamb Butterburger, Danish Fontina, Bourbon Bacon Jam, White Truffle Pomme Frites
Smoked Duck Breast Flatbread
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Garlic, Tomato Concassé, Sweet Basil, Fontina, Pecorino Romano, Truffle Balsamic Glaze
Also Featuring
Martinis
$7.00Well Drinks
$6.00House Wines
$5.00Bottle Beers
$4.00Draft Beers
$3.00Signature Desserts
Warm Cheesecake en Croute
$15.00Tahitian Vanilla Bean Cheesecake, Sour Cherry Confiture, and Almond Walnut Crust, Wrapped in Homemade Puff Pastry, Baked Until Golden, and Finished with Champagne Reduction. Suggested Pairing: 2019 Petite Giraud Sauternes add $16
Peanut Butter Pie
$14.00Oreo Crust Filled with Reese's Cup Studded Peanut Butter Mousse Topped with Whipped Cream and Hand Shaved Belgian Chocolate. Joined by Velvety Toffee Sauce and Fresh Sliced Kóru Apple. Suggested Pairing: Maynard 20 Year Port add $20
Chocolate Truffle Torte
$15.00Ghana Chocolate Souffle Cake Layered with Mocha Ganache and Maracaibo Chocolate Truffle Mousse Served with Rum Caramel Sauce. Suggested Pairing: 2013 Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos $18
Mousse Waffle Basket
$14.00Swiss White Chocolate Mousse and Macerated Berry Filled Chocolate Waffle Basked. Joined by Sauce à l'Orange. Suggested Pairing: 2019 Petite Giraud Sauternes add $16
Crème Brulee
$14.00Tahitian Vanilla Bean Infused French Custard with Caramelized Sugar Crust, Joined by a Coconut Macaron and a Chocolate-Raspberry Petit Four. Suggested Pairing: 2012 Paumanok Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc add $16
Ophelia's Signature Key Lime Pie
$15.00Florida Key Lime Infused with Coconut and Rum Baked on a Graham Crust and Served over Mango Coulis with Toasted Italian Meringue and Lime Zest. Suggested Pairing: 2019 Petite Giraud Sauternes add $16
Imported Italian and Homemade Gelato or Sorbet
$11.00Sea Salted Caramel ~ Belgian Chocolate ~ Madagascar Vanilla ~ White Chocolate Oreo ~ Pistachio ~ Mango Sorbet ~ Raspberry Sorbet
Champagne
Ruinart Blanc de Blanc
$120.00Beurton-Vincent Cuvee Brut Reserve
$55.00Voirin Jumel 1er Cru Brut
$59.00Ployez Jacquemart Brut
$90.00Ployez Jacquemart Brut Rose
$105.00Laurent Perrier Brut
$72.00Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
$123.001/2 Bottle Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
$52.00Sparkling Wine
Iron Horse Brut, Russian River Valley
$58.001/2 Roederer Brut, Anderson Valley
$25.00Gloria Ferrer Private Cuvee Brut, Sonoma Valley
$39.00Gruet Brut, New Mexico
$34.00Burgundy
Domaine Michel Sarrazin Blanc 2012
$42.00Domaine Valanges Pouilly- Fuisee 2013
$61.00Jean Noel Gagnard Chassagne-Monthrachet 2012
$157.00Bouchard Meursault 2009
$69.00Clos des Rochers Auxerrols Gr. Premier Cru 2010
$60.00Domaine de Valanges Saint-Veran Les Cras 2012
$49.00Matrot Meursault Blagny Premier Cru 2012
$120.00Domaine de Valange Macon Prisse 2013
$38.00Bordeaux
Château Carbonnieux Grand Cru Graves 2009
$79.00Loire Valley/Rhone
Domaine Girard Sancerre La Garrenne 2013
$45.00Jocelyne Massicot Pouilly Fumé 2013
$49.00Michel Gassier Cercius 2011
$32.00Chapoutier De L'Oree Ermitage 1996
$140.00Alsace
Paul Blanck Riesling 2013
$38.00Paul Blanck Gewurztraminer 2013
$49.00Hugel Riesling 2012
$45.00Italy
Castello Semivicoli Trebbiano D'Abruzzo
$59.00Tavignano Verdicchio Classico Superiore 2012
$33.00Casale del Giglio Chardonnay 2010
$36.00Nua Brut Prosecco
$33.00Anima Umbria Grechetto 2009
$35.00Bellavista Franciacorta Cuvee Brut NV
$55.00Principi di Butera Chardonnay 2012
$33.00Spain
Raventós i Blanc L'Hereu Sparkling 2012
$39.00Columna Albariño 2014
$35.00Germany
Melsheimer Riesling Trocken 2010
$42.00Peter Kuhn Riesling Jakobus 2011
$42.00Dr Thanisch Riesling Bernkasteler Kabinett 2011
$65.00Scharzwofberger Riesling Spatlese 2011
$55.00Nollen Erben Spatlese Riesling 2014
$42.00Half Bottles of White
Macrostie Chardonnay, Sonoma 2013
$27.00Landmark Chardonnay, California 2012
$24.00Domaine Savary Chablis, France 2013
$24.00Conundrum, Rutherford 2013
$29.00Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc, Napa 2013
$25.00Chardonnay
Joseph Phelps Fogdog, Sonoma Coast 2012
$48.00Groth, Napa Valley 2013
$65.00Ophelia, Willamette Valley 2012
$55.00Porter Family Vineyards, Napa Valley 2012
$89.00Fisher Mountain Estate, Sonoma 2009
$79.00L'Oliveto, Russion River Valley 2013
$49.00Dierberg, Santa Maria Valley 2011
$55.00Alta Maria, Santa Maria Valley 2012
$49.00Claar Cellars Unoaked, Columbia Valley 2009
$41.00Lattanzio, Bennett Valley 2012
$55.00Forman, Napa Valley 2013
$85.00Far Niente, Napa Valley 2013
$80.00Mer Soleil Reserve, Santa Lucia Highlands 2013
$52.00Keenan, Napa Valley 2009
$55.00Chalone Vineyard "Gavilan", Sonoma 2012
$39.00Stags Leap, Napa Valley 2013
$59.00Hilliard Bruce, Santa Rita Hills 2011
$79.00Nicholson Jones "Dolly Hill", Carneros 2011
$65.00Patz & Hall Zio Tony Ranch, Russian River Valley 2009
$85.00Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked, Central Coast 2013
$46.00Duckhorn, Napa Valley 2013
$72.00Proprietary, Blends & Other Whites
Rosenblum Cellars Pinot Grigio, California 2011
$30.00Alpha Estate Fume Blanc, Greece 2014
$42.00Gundlach Bundschu Gewurztraminer 2013
$42.00Silverado Sangiovese Rosato, Napa Valley 2012
$39.00Brassfield "Serenity", Lake County 2011
$35.00Priest Ranch Grenache Blanc, Napa Valley 2013
$49.00Adelsheim Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley 2012
$45.00Conundrum, Rutherford 2012
$46.00Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc 2013
$49.00Alexander Valley Vineyard Gewurztraminer 2013
$39.00Blindfold White, Napa Valley 2013
$49.00Sauvignon Blanc
Alta Maria, Santa Barbara 2012
$41.002880, Napa Valley 2013
$49.00Priest Ranch, Napa Valley 2013
$36.00Titus, Napa Valley 2012
$36.00Gonnet le Plaisir 2013
$44.00Star Lane, Happy Valley 2012
$32.00Heritance Napa Valley 2011
$38.00New World
Tabali Talany Chardonnay, Chile 2010
$48.00Lawson's Dry Hills Pinot Gris, NZ 2013
$35.00Yealands Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, NZ 2014
$37.00Gunn Estate Chardonnay, NZ 2012
$39.00Jules Taylor Savignon Blanc NZ 2013
$39.00Highfield Sauvignon Blanc, NZ 2013
$45.00Bordeaux
Château de Marsan 2012
$40.00Château Cormeil Figeac St Emilion Grand Cru 2009
$75.00Château Graysac Medoc 2010
$58.00Château Magne Figeac 2011
$49.00Château La Vieille Cure Fronsac 2007
$55.00Château Cheval Brun St Emilion Grand Cru 2010
$89.00Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac 1996
$995.00Rhone
Grapillon D'Or Gigondas 2012
$59.00Domaine Belle Hermitage Rhone Valley 2007
$49.00Chateau St Cosme Gigondas 2008
$69.00Eric Texier Chateauneuf du Pape 2010
$85.00Fondreche Nadal 2009
$36.00Burgundy
Dom Joblot Givry Clos de la Servoisine 2010
$69.00Dom Henri Gouges Nuit-St-George 2012
$105.00Domaine Joblot Givry 1er Cru 2011
$79.00Domaine Chauvenet-Chopin Nuit-St-George 2011
$69.00Laboure Roi Givry-Chambertin La Futaille 2010
$110.00Chateaux Puligny-Montrache Pommard 2011
$95.00Girardin Volnay "Vielle Vignes" 2012
$75.00Evening Land Côte de Nuits Villages 2010
$45.00Bouchard Volnay 1er Cru "Clos des Chênes" 2008
$89.00Beaujolais
Jean Claude Lapalu Brouilly 2013
$65.00Chatelard Morgon les Roches 2013
$46.00Dom Thibault Liger-Belair Moulin-a-Vent 2011
$65.00Jos Drouhin Beaujolais-Village 2013
$35.00Other French
Mont Tauch, Fitou 2008
$38.00Domaine de Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2011
$59.00Italy
Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva 2006
$59.00Renato Corina Barolo 2010
$85.00Bussia Soprana Mosconi Barolo 2001
$130.00Voliero Rosso di Montalcino 2011
$49.00Brizio Brunello di Montalcino 2004
$105.00Casale Del Giglio Madreselva 2008/09
$58.00Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2010
$102.00Domenico Clerico "Arté" Rosso 2010
$75.00Tenuta Vitanza Quadrimeno Rosso 2005
$59.00Damilano Barolo "Lecinquevigne" 2011
$95.00Argiano Non Confunditur Rosso Toscano 2012
$49.00Domineco Clerico Barolo "Aeroplanservaj" 2007
$190.00Spain
Luzon Verde Jumilla 2011
$34.00Tarima Hill 2011
$32.00Descendientes de J. Palacios Petalos 2013
$39.00Half Bottles of Red
Seghesio Zinfandel, Sonoma County 2012
$30.00Hess Allomi Cabernet, Napa Valley 2012
$30.00Coppola Merlot, California 2011
$29.00Meritage & Proprietary Blends
Nicholson Jones 'Cellar Arts' Napa Cuvee 2007
$82.00Stag's Leap "The Investor", Napa Valley 2012
$75.00Col Solare, Columbia Valley 2007
$99.00Contra by Bonny Doon, Contra Costa 2010
$35.00Palazzo Right Bank Blend, Napa Valley 2009
$89.00Rocca Family Vineyards "Vespera" Napa Valley 2009
$89.00Highflyer Centerline, Napa Valley 2010
$45.00Dry Creek Valley "The Mariner", Sonoma County 2010
$69.00Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Clement, Napa Valley 2012
$65.00Buehler, Napa Valley 2012
$65.00Amavi, Walla Walla Valley 2012
$49.00Carpe Diem, Napa Valley 2012
$52.00Terlato Family Vineyards
$95.00Porter Family Vineyards, Napa Valley 2010
$149.00CS Substance, Washington 2013
$42.00Duckhorn, Napa Valley 2011
$115.00Bench, Alexander Valley 2012
$52.00Keenan 35th Anniversary, Napa Valley 2011
$89.00Caymus, Napa Valley 2013
$165.00Stag's Leap, Napa Valley 2012
$89.00Twenty Rows, Napa Valley 2013
$59.00Darioush Caravan, Napa Valley 2011
$95.00Pinot Noir
Bench, Sonoma Coast 2012
$52.00Etude, Grace Benoist Ranch Carneros 2012
$65.00Lyric by Etude, Santa Barbara 2013
$49.00Ron Rubin, Sonoma 2013
$59.00Melville, Santa Rita Hills 2012
$55.00Adelsheim, Willamette Valley 2012
$55.00Alta Maria Santa Barbara 2011
$49.00Couloir "Roma's Vineyard", Anderson Valley 2010
$69.00Maranet, Russian River Valley 2010
$75.00Miura, Monterey 2009
$49.00Merlot
Decoy by Duckhorn, Napa Valley 2012
$52.00Provenance, Napa Valley 2012
$49.00Duckhorn Estate, Napa Valley 2012
$89.00Stag's Leap Cellar, Napa Valley 2012
$69.00Keenan, Napa Valley 2011
$69.00Woodward Canyon "Nelms Rd", Columbia Valley 2013
$42.00Thorn by The Prisoner, Napa Valley 2012
$65.00Other Reds
Amavi Syrah, Walla Walla Valley
$54.00Lattanzio Syrah Sonoma Coast 2008
$56.00Mauritson Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley Sonoma 2012
$56.00Artezin Zinfandel, Mendocino County 2010
$40.00Autonom Law of Proportions Syrah, California 2010
$75.00New World Reds
D'Arenberg Stump Jump Shiraz, Australia 2010
$40.00Chakalaka Spice Route, South Africa 2010
$34.00
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