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
Hours
- Monday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- See all hours
- 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
Maine Lobster Bisque
with Brandy, Sherry, Butter Cracker Crumb and Crème Fraiche
Bon Secour Oysters
Grana Padano and Macadamia Nut Butter, Basil, Chives, Horseradish, Tobasco, Blue Crab, Butter Cracker Crumb
Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Cakes
Truffle Perfumed Grape Tomato Coulis, Tomato Salsa Cruda, Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes
Wild Harvested Cape Cod Bay Colossal Black Mussels
Chorizo, Fresh Leeks, Sweet Onion, Fennel, Fresh Garlic, Chardonnay, Saffron Beurre Fondue, Sweet Herbs
Eggplant Crepes
Roasted Garlic, Mascarpone, Ricotta, Fontina, Sweet Basil, Spinach, San Marzano Tomato Basil Sauce
Fresh New England Calamari
Crispy Dredge, "Italian Butter", Lemon Aioli, San Marzano Tomato Sauce
Escargots en Croute
Crunchy Phyllo, Sweet Basil, Garlic, Double Cream Brie, Warm Herb Beurre Fondue, Red Wine Strawberry Gastrique
Fricassee of Frog Legs
A la Meunière, Fresh Garlic, Lemon, Dry Vermouth, Black Truffle Paste, Herb Mascarpone Butter
Argentine Pink Sweet Shrimp Spring Rolls
Crisped with Chinese Cabbage and Vegetables, "Sweet and Sour" Garlic-Chili Japanese Mayo, General Tso's Inspired Glaze, Sweet Coconut and Troipical Fruit Puree
Tartare of USDA Prime Beef Tenderloin
Peppered Black Truffled-Cognac Aioli, Dijon, Grilled Onions, Quail Egg, Truffle Pomme Frites
Salad
Artisanal Baby Greens
Cinnamon Candied Walnuts, Angel Hair Carrots, Cucumber, Brie, Raspberry-Orange and Honey Vinaigrette
Caesar
Romaine Heart, Buttermilk Boquerone Dressing, Italian Pancetta, Gremolata Crouton Crumb, Anchovy-Caper Salad
Italian Cream Burrata Mozzarella
Roma Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Assorted Greens, White Truffle Pesto Oil, Truffle Salt, Fresh Pepper
Vermont Creamery Chevre and Beets
Yuzu Honey, Pistachio Oil, Balsamic Syrup, Golden Raisins, Fresh Sweet Basil
Entrée
Gulf Lane Snapper
Fresh Garlic and Lemon Zest, Jumbo Lump Crab Sauce Nantua, Roasted Potatoes
Gulf Grouper
Spice Bronzed, Smashed Avocado, Crunchy Plantain, Coconut Coulis, Habanero Potatoes
1-1/2 Pound "Lazy" Maine Lobster
Baby San Marzano Tomatoes, Shitake Mushrooms, Spinach, Eggplant, Creole Spiced Dry Vermouth Sauce, Potato Gnocchi
Mahi Mahi
Coconut and Macadamia Crumb Crust, Tropical Fruit Jam, Habanero Potatoes
Faroe Island Salmon
Grill Roasted with Gremolata, Bacon Infused Champagne-Dill Reduction, Truffle Gratin Dauphinoise
Hawaiian Bigeye Tuna
Flash Blackened, Katsu Gulf Shrimp, Avocado, Cucumber Kim Chee, Masago, Sushi Rice
Gulf White Shrimp and Grits
Linguica, Red Wine Lobster Broth, San Marzano Tomatoes, Smoked English Cheddar and Caramelized Shallot Grits
Nantucket Lightship Scallops
Maine Lobster "Scampi", Herb Pesto, Saffron Chardonnay Butter, Applewood Smoked Bacon Jam, Linguini
Filet Mignon of USDA Prime Beef
Gorgonzola Dolce- Sweet Onion Jam, Cognac and Truffle Infused Demi Glace, Gratin Dauphinoise
Ribeye of Darling Downs Kobe Beef
Garlic and Caramelized Shallot Butter, Horseradish Balsamic Demi Glace, Tarragon Mousseline, Roasted Sweet Potoatoes
Tenderloin of American Veal
Butter Paoched Maine Lobster "Oscar", Crispy Sweet Onion, Creme Fraiche Potatoes
Rack of American Lamb
Sous Vide with Garlic and Herbs, Lamg Sausage, Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Chevre, Rosemary Demi, Potato Dauphinoise
Tenderloin Tournedos of Pork
Brined with Fresh Thyme, Florida Peach Barbecue Glaze, Grilled Sweet Onions, Dijon Honey, Crème Fraiche Potatoes
Breast of Duckling
Roasted Garlic and Basil, Rosemary Scented Fresh Blueberry Coulis, Chambord Macerated Raspberries, Fingerling Potatoes
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
$3.00Inquire About our Specialty Coffee Drinks
Signature Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Florida Key Lime Infused with Coconut and Rum Baked on a Graham Crust and Served Over Mango Coulis with Butter Cream and Zest
Crème Brulee
Honey Infused Orange Jasmine Tea French Custard, Finished with Torched Brown Sugar and Fresh Berries
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Decadent Creamy Belgian Chocolate Cake Enrobed in Chocolate and Presented with Hazelnut Macarons and Chambord Sauce
Menage et Trois
A Trio Consisting of Rich Chocolate Pots de Crème, Café au Lait with Pinenut Biscotti, and Amaretto Semifreddo on Chocolate Cake Crumbles
Reese's Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Pie
Mudslide Cookie Crust Loaded with Peanut Butter Semifreddo and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups then Covered in a Crisp Belgian Chocolate Shell. Served with Brown Sugar Whipped Cream and Paired with a Velvety Toffee Sauce
Banana Flambé
Bananas Flambed in a Spiced Rum Caramel Sauce, Served Over Vanilla Ice Cream and a Cocao -Macadamia Nut Chocolate Brownie
Tuile Basket
Golden Almond Granola Tuile Filled with Honeyed Yogurt Mousse and Fresh Berries. Served with Gran Marnier Sabayon and Kiwi Medallions
Hand Crafted Ice Cream & Sorbet
Hand Crafted Ice Cream & Sorbet
Flavor Choices: Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Almond Praline, Strawberry, Mint Chocolate Chip, Raspberry Sorbet, Mango 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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