Walt's Fish Market Restaurant

Category: Seafood restaurant in Sarasota, Florida

Address: 4144 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231, USA

Phone: +19419214605

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–10PM

Monday: 11AM–9PM

Tuesday: 11AM–9PM

Wednesday: 11AM–9PM

Thursday: 11AM–10PM

Friday: 11AM–10PM

Saturday: 11AM–10PM

Reviews

Katie Semmerling

Mar 5, 2022

I've been coming to Sarasota for over 35 years and somehow had never been here before this evening. The food was completely fine, nothing to complain about, but it was also nothing to write home about. (I think I was expecting more with all of the raving reviews.) At our table, we had the Southern Comfort (great cornbread), Char-Grilled Plate, and Create Your Own Fried Baskets with grouper and shrimp (both were average). There didn't seem to be a shortage of workers which was nice to see.

Kristine Fitts

Feb 26, 2022

Walt’s is my absolute favorite fresh seafood spot. Whether you eat in or buy from the fish counter it’s incredibly fresh. If you dine in, it’s fun to sit outside. The people watching is fun too! Every time I’ve gone the staff has been super friendly and in sync with the kitchen. It’s worth the wait if you find there is one! Pictured is fresh tripletail that I rolled in pretzels after a buttermilk bath and pan seared it. So fresh and so so good!

Richard Best

Feb 15, 2022

Every time I’m in Sarasota, I always make sure I plan a meal at Walt’s Fish Market. This time was no different and I once again had some great seafood! My wife had the seafood bouillabaisse with everything in it and wow was it good. I had the char grilled plate and it was cooked to perfection. Grouper, shrimp, scallops etc had a great flavor also. I will be back.

Veteran Veteran

Jan 16, 2022

We were traveling down to Florida on vacation and heard about this place from a friend of North and decided to try it. Although it was very crowded we got in within 5 to 10 minutes and we're seated right away with a fantastic waiter. We had fried calamari that came in a sort of coleslaw mix that obviously was handmade and was absolutely delicious! We also had the Southern comfort meal fish and chips and fried shrimp along with hush puppies and that calamari dish and salads everything was absolutely hot fresh quick delicious and perfect waitstaff was awesome interior of the restaurant was funky and fun only issue I would say is parking is kind of a nightmare if you have a big truck like me or SUV. If you are in the Sarasota area you must try this place five stars absolutely 💞

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Questions & Answers

Do they still have happy hour?

Kimberly Sanchez Avery | Jul 20, 2020
Charlotte Robb | Jul 21, 2020

Yes.

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When is Happy hour?

Karen Skorczewskj | Jul 21, 2018
Andrea Hart | Jul 22, 2018

Happy hour is 4-6, and includes draft beer, house wine and well liquor.

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

People are asking | Feb 20, 2021
Brian King | Feb 21, 2021

The employees do wear masks but most of the customers are not. The outdoor seating is tight and near the bar your in a crowd of people trying to order drinks. It's better then most other restaurants so on a scale of 1-10 I give Walt's an 8.

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Can I purchase Salmon Belly?

Teesha James | Jul 20, 2020
Samantha Hinchman | Jul 21, 2020

They don't have Salmon belly but im sure you call them and see if they can order it for you.

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Was there a walts fish market in venice fl

Karen Sloan | Jul 21, 2019
Carolyn Grisko | Jul 22, 2019

On 41 near Siesta Key not sure of Venice fl.

Does Walt's take reservations?

Jeff Bark | Jul 21, 2018
Frank Montoya | Jul 22, 2018

No Reservations but plenty room and the best seafood around

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Where's the best place to park?

K Schmitz | Jul 21, 2018
Dina Kaczmarz | Jul 22, 2018

Parking available on property and across the street.

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Do they still serve gator bites?

justin necessary | Jun 29, 2021
Ana Karen | Jun 30, 2021

Nope 😞

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Do u have room fr handicap wheelchair my daughter is..

Jasmine Redmon | Apr 21, 2021
Gina | Apr 22, 2021

Not sure. But it's real spacious inside

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Do you have king crab and what is the price if I get it today , will it last until Sunday?

George DeVries | Feb 20, 2021
Brian King | Feb 21, 2021

You should call or go to the website. This is a community based question and answer forum on Google maps. This question is not directed to the restaurant.

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