Captain Brian's Seafood Market & Restaurant

Category: Restaurant in Sarasota, Florida

Address: 8421 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA

Phone: +19413514492

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 11AM–8PM

Tuesday: 11AM–8PM

Wednesday: 11AM–8PM

Thursday: 11AM–8PM

Friday: 11AM–8PM

Saturday: 11AM–8PM

Reviews

Taylor Glaze

Jul 16, 2022

I was searching for a local restaurant that served while New England lobster and steamers; so happy to find Captain Brian’s. Unfortunately I was not totally impressed. I grew up On the water and stomped for steamers ( piss clams) and enjoyed all of New Englands sea bounty . Steamers don’t have to be dirty! The ones served to me were dirty and seemed haphazard , some broken, one not opened… like no one looked at them before dumping onto a plate. The Lobster was sliced in half 😳, the tamale was missing and it seemed like it was “ washed” out ?? Eliminating flavor. Disappointing. Short on lemon slices too. No bread or rolls, baked potato and spinach sides were nice. All in all, it was just OK. I would go back for other seafood but not steamers or lobster for sure !

Wendell Hickerson

Jun 19, 2022

Extremely good seafood. Some of the best Calamari ever. Prices are comparable to portion sizes. Tried the combo platter, all was good but small portions. The staff was very friendly. Dining area was clean. There is a market area on one side, seafood price we competitive. Not the place to impress guests, but a good restaurant for a family, friends meal.

Marilyn Kilmer

May 27, 2022

This place was recommended to us by our hotel manager. It wasn't far from us but we still needed to drive. He said the exterior looked a little like a dive but the food was very good. I enjoyed my seafood chowder and my husband had a poboy. We enjoyed our dinner and had excellent service.

Brian Holt

Mar 21, 2022

Obviously a local's favorite packed at 5:30 on a Monday evening. Evident before we even ordered. The meal didn't disappoint. Highly recommended!

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Questions & Answers

Do you take reservations?

Ronald Floethe | Sep 3, 2019
Tony Carr | Sep 3, 2019

Yes

Is the lobster sweet and tender?

Staci Dodge Landers | Sep 3, 2018
MARI | Sep 3, 2018

Yes it is, they get their lobsters from the Florida Keys. Very delicious!

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Do you serve wine or beer?

Frank Friedhoff | Sep 3, 2018
John Canon | Sep 3, 2018

Full bar

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are you open thanksgiving day

Dean Darland | Dec 6, 2021
Captain Brian's Seafood Market & Restaurant | Dec 6, 2021

Hi Dean, We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and resume our normal business hours on Friday, Nov. 26th from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

do you sell fresh crawfish

Anna Levitan | Sep 2, 2021
Captain Brian's Seafood Market & Restaurant | Sep 2, 2021

Yes we currently have Cajun Boiled Crawfish already cooked. We also have some packages of frozen Crawfish meat uncooked (a very nice product.)

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Sep 2, 2022
Captain Brian's Seafood Market & Restaurant | Sep 2, 2021

We have glass dividers between all booths. all tables are lined with fresh paper and sanitized after every guest. We require masks upon entrance. We have kept a 50%capacity. We use disposable items at every opportunity.

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Do you deliver to Longboa Key

Peter Lesser | Sep 2, 2021
Captain Brian's Seafood Market & Restaurant | Sep 2, 2021

Door Dash has added us to their site, but we are not directly affiliated. So we cannot guarantee speed of delivery.

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Do they have any outside dining?

Mary Wilson | Sep 2, 2021
Captain Brian's Seafood Market & Restaurant | Sep 2, 2021

We have added 3 outside tables. You can call to reserve one if you wish. Mon - sat 11 - 8pm

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DO YOU TAKE RESERVATIONS

John Scarola | Sep 2, 2020
mike robb | Sep 2, 2020

Yes they do

Do you have a happy hour?

Bill Banker | Sep 3, 2019
Jill Smith | Sep 2, 2020

not that I know of. They DO have alcohol, tho

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Is there a gluten-free menu

Raoul Adams | Sep 3, 2019
Jenie Krebs | Sep 3, 2019

I don't recall if there was or not . i wasn't gluten free at the time we ate there.

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do you do take out meals

Jack Burke | Sep 3, 2019
Joe Agostine | Sep 3, 2019

Everything on their menu can be ordered "to go."

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can you get a reservation?

Bob Ponchak | Sep 3, 2019
Gene | Sep 3, 2019

I would think so, there's usually a person to seat you. I have never had to wait very long at lunch.

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Do you have alcohol there?

Justin Jacobson | Sep 3, 2019
Kevin Hillmer | Sep 3, 2019

Does a bear poop in the woods?..... Yesssss!

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Do we need reservations?

Gloria stalter | Sep 3, 2018
Martha S | Sep 3, 2018

No reservations. Make sure you get there by 5:00 to get a table. If you arrive by 6 r there after you will be waiting line so I've been told. We had a great time. They had a special on lobster but we took the Florida Lobster on the menu, which is two on a plate. We ordered way to much and walked out like two wadding ducks. Our service was excellent. It's a real must in checking this place out.

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on Valentines day are you still serving lobster specials

kristine phillips | Sep 3, 2018
Ken Galbreth | Sep 3, 2018

4pm until 5:30.

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usually what time do you close

kristine phillips | Sep 3, 2018
Larry Heiny | Sep 3, 2019

9 pm

What hours are lunch served?

sylvia honey | Sep 3, 2018
Jordan Ramey | Sep 3, 2018

11-2p

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do they take reservations for parties of more than 6

Gerard Lahn | Sep 3, 2018
Pat T. | Sep 3, 2018

Not sure, give them a call.

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Do you have fresh stone crabs today?

Kenneth Tomalski | Sep 3, 2018
Danny Milstead | Sep 3, 2018

Call

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