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Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota, FL

Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

4.9
4.9
5807 Reviews
$31 to $50
Latin / Spanish

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 52 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
Selva offers innovative, intricately prepared dishes, plated and presented as works of art. Selva has earned raves from all
over the world, including from the New York Times, which write that Selva is “serving possibly the best food in Sarasota,”
and that “everything on the menu is worth trying.”

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Peruvian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (941) 362-4427
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ysacc Sanchez
  • Private party facilities
    On premises private parties
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Cross Street
    Main St. & Palm Ave.
  • Parking details
    Public Parking Garage on Palm Ave
  • Entertainment
    see website for special events
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,807 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Overall

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Food

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food and cocktails" and "outstanding service." Known for its creative Peruvian cuisine, this restaurant features house specialties like various ceviches and a diverse wine selection. Patrons frequently praise its "beautiful presentation" and "delicious flavors," making it a top choice in Sarasota.

5,807 Reviews
  1. Lorrie Brouse and Rich

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time there but we really enjoyed the entire experience - from the menu choices to our server Christine, who was fabulous! She made wonderful recommendations and except for the fact we probably ate too much, it was a great evening!

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  2. dinner

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! It is always a great time. We will be back!

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  3. Lauren

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My boyfriend and I have heard nothing but good things about Selva. We decided to do dinner and we were not disappointed. We started off with some drinks, the espresso martini is an absolute must there! We had the empanadas as an appetizer. One was spinach and one was beef, both were amazing and flavorful! For dinner I had the skirt steak with truffle risotto (I subbed the sweet plantains for the risotto). My boyfriend had the short rib with asparagus and couscous risotto. He loved the short rib and asparagus, the couscous risotto lacked a bit of flavor but was still good mixed with everything. Overall, we were incredibly happy with the food and the service! We can’t wait to go back and try more from their menu!

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  4. Barbara

    VIP

    Tampa

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, outstanding service, and a perfect round table for 6! But the noise level was so high that we could not hear one another across the table and resorted to reading lips…

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  5. Amy

    Tampa

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    One of our favorite local places. We will go back again.

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  6. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new Winter 2024 Rack of Lamb special is amazing! I treated myself for my birthday and I'm so happy I did. The side dish of Lobster Mac & Cheese was not necessary in my opinion (but I'm not really a Mac & Cheese fan anyway). Next time I think I'll substitute some potatoes or green veggie. The lamb itself was prepared perfectly, the portion was huge - easy to share with 2 people although I ate the whole thing. The Selva cocktail old fashioned was perfect - not too sweet. My companion ate the bisque soup with crab meat. We had the famous chocolate pot dessert to cap off a perfect eventing. Selva never disappoints. My favorite restaurant in Sarasota.

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  7. LindaM

    VIP

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again Selva was wonderful. The staff, from hostess to manager to server (Dennis) was wonderful. We were celebrating my birthday and the staff went above and beyond to make my evening special.

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  8. Julie

    Naples

    119 reviews

    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy a fabulous meal and attentive service at Selva downtown!

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  9. Carol

    VIP

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Selva Grill is always excellent. The fish was cooked perfectly, the Caesar salad delicious as always and the service top notch. It is not inexpensive but you can count on a great experience.

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  10. Jose

    VIP

    Orlando

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing Decline I used to love this place, but sadly, it’s gone downhill. The quality of the food has noticeably declined, with dishes that used to shine now feeling bland and uninspired. Service has also taken a hit—what was once attentive and welcoming now feels rushed and indifferent. Even the ambiance seems to have lost its charm, with little upkeep and a lack of energy. It’s disheartening to see such a sharp drop in standards. This was once a favorite spot, but I’m not sure I’ll be returning anytime soon.

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Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota is rated 4.9 stars by 5807 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 52 times today
Google Map for Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

1345 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Main St. & Palm Ave.
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Peruvian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking Garage on Palm Ave
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ysacc Sanchez
  • Entertainment
    see website for special events
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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