Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Gulf Gate Estates

29 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Ophelia's on the Bay restaurant

1. Ophelia's on the Bay

4.7

Exceptional(6290)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Siesta Key

Booked 36 times today

Ophelia's on the Bay is one of Sarasota’s premier fine dining waterfront restaurants. Enjoy beautiful vistas of Little Sarasota Bay, from the floor-to-ceiling windows that line the dining room. Or join us for al fresco dining on our open-air patio, as the dolphins and manatee swim by. Winner of many awards both locally and nationally, including an Excellence rating from Zagat as well as being listed as the number one restaurant in America in Power and Motoryacht Magazine for dock and dine. Ophelia's on the Bay has also been voted most romantic, best waterfront and best restaurant with a view by its loyal customers. The menu changes nightly using fresh and seasonal ingredients, fresh fish flown in from all over the world and specialty meats. There is certainly something for every palate! We feature an extensive wine list, specialty martinis, as well as a full bar. Family owned and operated for over 22 years, we have an experienced staff that prides itself on exemplary service.

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2. Clayton's Siesta Grille

4.8

Exceptional(2255)

Price: Moderate

• American • Sarasota

Booked 19 times today

At Clayton’s Siesta Grille, our motto is “If you give people good food that’s affordable, and love them, they’ll support you”. We promise that only the finest and freshest ingredients are used and you can be sure that attention to detail, quality, and customer satisfaction is and will always be our primary goal. Come and join us for dinner and see for yourself why Clayton’s Siesta Grille will be one of your favorite hotspots on Siesta Key.

3. Michael's On East

4.7

Exceptional(5625)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 33 times today

Serving "inspired cuisine" since 1987, the celebrated Michael’s On East restaurant takes fine dining to another level, offering award-winning cuisine and outstanding service, in an exceptional 1940s supper club atmosphere. Michael's On East has been inducted into Nation's Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame and recently received their 34th consecutive AAA Four-Diamond Award. The 350+ bottle wine list has been awarded the Best of Award of Excellence by the Wine Spectator!Upon entering the dining room, you are immediately dazzled by the plush design and inspired décor. The restaurant’s intimate aura, along with its contemporary flare, world-class wine cellar and incomparable service, create an unparalleled dining experience.Michael's Lounge, complete with a grand piano, is a guest favorite with its signature cocktails and award winning wine selection. Michael’s Atrium for outdoor dining is a stunning glass-covered, plant-filled courtyard with a beautiful flowing fountain.

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4. Veronica Fish & Oyster

4.9

Exceptional(2298)

Price: Expensive

• Oyster Bar • Sarasota

Booked 35 times today

A modern oyster bar with a nod to classic supper clubs of past featuring flavors from across the globe We save tables for walk ins as well as the bar, lounge and patio, if a reservation time is not available feel free to walk in and check out these areasPLEASE NOTE*** for parties of 5 and over, we ask that you call in in order for us to better serve the group's needs.OUTDOOR SEATING NON RESERVABLE ***Our outdoor seating is all first come first serve- we apologize for any inconvenience

5. Cafe Gabbiano

4.8

Exceptional(3780)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Siesta Key

Booked 42 times today

Cafe Gabbiano is a casual fine dining restaurant in Sarasota Fl (Siesta Key). We source local ingredients and have a great blend of classic and modern Italian dishes. At Cafe Gabbiano everything is made to order as we want each dish to be fresh. All of our sauces and pastas are homemade. Cafe Gabbiano is a 4,000 sqft facility that offers intimate dining as well as larger rooms to host special occasions such as beach weddings and rehearsal dinners. We have an extensive wine list, signature crafted cocktails and a great beer list. We are open daily from 5 PM to 10 PM with Happy Hour 5 PM to 6:30 PM at the bar.

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6. Libby's - Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(3969)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sarasota

Booked 59 times today

Open in Sarasota since May of 2019, the Libby's space is open, modern & minimalist. Delicious menu items, sophisticated wine and daily specials are at the core of all that we do! Cozy bar area, weekday happy hour specials, and a private dining room are some of the unique features at our Sarasota location.

7. Blu Kouzina

4.8

Exceptional(1309)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Sarasota

Booked 33 times today

**Cash Discount Notice**Save 3.5% on your bill by paying withcash.A 3.5% Convenience fee will beadded to all sales. As an incentivefor our customers we now offer animmediate discount to customerswho pay with CASH based on ourposted discount schedule.Blu Kouzina is bringing its signature, wholesome Greek cooking to the Sunshine State after gracing for the past five years Singapore’s culinary scene. The acclaimed restaurant, born out of the founders’ passion for the food of their native Greece and their love of sharing a hearty, family meal with friends, has set up a second home in Sarasota.Fresh and quality ingredients, mostly grown organically, and sourced from well established, local producers are used in dishes that are both traditional and creatively contemporary. What remains uniquely Greek and genuine are the flavors and the scents of extra virgin olive oil, fresh fish or succulent lamb that will take you on a journey from a beach-side taverna to a rural mezze shop.

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8. The Point kitchen + cocktails + sunset

4.2

Awesome(377)

Price: Moderate

• American • Osprey

Booked 6 times today

The Point offers casual, waterfront dining on Little Sarasota Bay. Our atmosphere balances a new and old Florida feel with relaxation, good food, great cocktails and most importantly, quality service. Come join us!

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9. Ocean Prime - Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(158)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Sarasota

Booked 181 times today

Opening December 21, 2024, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants located in the The Quay Sarasota. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant. THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor, excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments, or clothing with offensive language or graphics. Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

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10. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.9

Exceptional(9363)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Longboat Key

Booked 169 times today

The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is a “polished casual” restaurant over looking Sarasota Bay. We are located at the south end of Longboat Key behind the gas station. We are north of St. Armand’s Circle, and minutes from downtown Sarasota. Best known for Local Fresh Grouper and Red Snapper. Enjoy the second story dining area with a panaramic view of the bay, or enjoy dining outdoors on our dockside patio.

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Karen
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fantastic service and food. Great attention to detail. Easy parking with valet service. We were seated by the door leading to the outside dining, it being a cooler night there was a bit of a chill each time the door opened. Not enough of an issue to ask to be moved. The restaurant did get a bit loud as the night went on.
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Michael's On EastPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Sarasota
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4.7
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Kirsten
Toronto / Ontario •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Beautiful restaurant on the bay. The staff are amazing, friendly and made us feel so welcome. Our dishes were presented beautifully. The steaks were cooked to perfection and the baked Connecticut blue point oysters were so out of this world that we ordered a second one!If you’re looking for a more upscale experience in Siesta Keys then Ophelia’s will not dissapoint. Their wine menu is fantastic as well!
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Ophelia's on the BayPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Siesta Key
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4.7
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JohnVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent redfish and Brussel Sprouts. Great service by Katie!
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Veronica Fish & OysterPrice: Expensive• Oyster Bar• Sarasota
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4.9
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BarryVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
3rd time at this great Italian spot. Its worth the drive from Lakewood Ranch about 40 minutes away. Just think how many restaurants we passed. Its one of my favorite. The homemade gnocchi is the real deal. It was made tonight with a little bit of spicy red sauce sausage and red peppers. Just amazing. Cesar salad was very good. My veal Parmigiana on the bone was fantastic. We also had fried calamari to start and finished the meal with tartufo. Service was pleasant, attentive, and spaced our 5 course meal perfectly. Until the next time we yearn for more…..
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Cafe GabbianoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Siesta Key
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4.8
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Bonnie
Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Where the locals go to dine! Fun atmosphere, great servers and great food. View could be better but
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Clayton's Siesta GrillePrice: Moderate• American• Sarasota
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4.8

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. Ophelia's on the Bay

2. Clayton's Siesta Grille

3. Michael's On East

4. Veronica Fish & Oyster

5. Cafe Gabbiano

6. Libby's - Sarasota

7. Blu Kouzina

8. The Point kitchen + cocktails + sunset

9. Ocean Prime - Sarasota

10. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

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